01/02/2007

Doyal, Melanie D. and Mary M. Warnock. 2006. Colorfastness properties of reactive and direct dyed cotton and kenaf fibers and cotton/kenaf yarns.http://www.cwu.edu/~fandcs/fcsea/AAFCS%20abstracts.html

Doyal, Melanie D. and Mary M. Warnock. 2006. Colorfastness properties of reactive and direct dyed cotton fibers. Cotton Report Series. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. (in press).

Chen, Y., L. Sun, I. Negulescu, Q. Wu, and G. Henderson. 2005. Comparative Study of Hemp Fiber for Nonwoven Composites. Journal of Industrial Hemp, in press.

Chen, Y., I. Negulescu, L. Sun, N. Jiang, X. Zhang, and D. V. Parikh. Acoustical and Flame Retardant Performance of Biobased Nonwovens as Auto Interior Materials. Proceedings of Techtextil Symposium North America, March 28-30, 2006, Atlanta, GA.

Parikh, D.V., Chen, Y., Sachinvala, N.D., and Sun, L. Sound Dampening by Velour Nonwoven Systems in Automobiles. AATCC Review, 2006, 6(8), 40-44.

D. V. Parikh, N. D. Sachinvala, Y. Chen, L. Sun, G. Bhat, and S. Ramkumar. Acoustic Properties of Environmentally Benign Automotive Natural Fiber Composites. AATCC Review, 2006, 6(1), 43-48

Yang, Y., and Naarani, V., Improvement of the lightfastness of reactive inkjet printed cotton, Dyes and Pigments In press.

Karst, D., Yang, Y, and Tanaka, G. An Explanation of Increased Hydrolysis of the -(1,4)-Glycosidic Linkages of Grafted Cellulose Using Molecular Modeling. Polymer, 47(18), 6464-6471(2006).

Karst, D., and Yang, Y. Molecular modeling study of the resistance of PLA to hydrolysis based on the blending of PLLA and PDLA, Polymer, 47(13), 4845-4850 (2006).

Karst, D., and Yang, Y. Potential advantages and risks of nanotechnology for textiles, AATCC Review, 6(3), 44-48(2006).

Yang, Y., Naarani, V., Thillainayagam, V., and Reddy, N., Effects of printhouse humidity and temperature on quality of ink jet printed cotton, silk and nylon fabrics, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, 50(2), 181-186(2006).

Yang, Y., Han, S., Fan, Q., and Ugbolue, S.C., Nanoclay and modified nanoclay as sorbents for anionic, cationic and nonionic dyes, Textile Research Journal, 75(8), 622-627(2005).

Sarkar, A.K., & Etters, J.N. (2006). The use of polyacrylamide as an auxiliary in water repellent finishing. Colourage, 53(9), 45-48.

Shen, Hongqing and Leonas, Karen K, Repellent Finishing and Layering Order Studies of Fluid Resistance of Surgical Face Masks, AATCC Review, Volume 6, No. 9, September 2006, pp 61-64.

Shen, Hongqing and Leonas, Karen K., Study of Repellent Finish on Filtration Ability of Surgical Face Masks, International Nonwovens Journal, Volume 14, No. 4, 2005, pp 17 - 26.

Leonas, K.K. & Shen, H. Barrier Properties of Medical Face Masks: The Influence of Repellent Finish and Layering Order on the Filtration Ability and Fluid Resistance of Face Masks, Tandec Conference 2006.

Sarmadi, M. & Leonas, K.K. Antibacterial Surfaces Using Plasma-Enhanced Coating/Functionalization, Tandec Conference 2006.

Lee, Y. E. and L. C. Wadsworth, Process Property Studies of Melt Blown Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polymers for Protective Apparel, International Nonwovens Journal, 2-9, Winter 2005.

Namwamba, G.W. and Dixon, D. L. (2006). The effect of roller speed and fabric layers during padding on shade depth of digitally printed cotton fabrics. Paper presented at the Association of Research Directors 2006 Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Namwamba, G.W. and Dixon, D. L. (2006). Integrating 3-D Body Scanning, Digital Textile Printing and Other Digital Technologies for Mass Customization. Abstract published in the proceedings of the 2006 Association of Research Directors Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Ioan I. Negulescu, Yan (Jonathan) Chen, Xiaoqun Zhang, Michael Saska, Liangfeng Sun, Gita Ramaswami and Dharnidhar Parikh, Fire Retarded Biobased Non-Woven Composites, 2006 Beltwide Cotton Conferences Ninth Nonwovens Symposium, San Antonio, TX, Jan 5-6, 2006 (CD-ROM).

I. Negulescu, J. Chen, X. Zhang, N. Jiang, L. Sun, and D. V. Parikh. Flame Retarded Biobased Nonwoven Composites Prepared Entirely from Annual Plants, 2006 International Nonwoven Technical Conference, September 25-28, Houston, Texas (CD-ROM).

Nicholas Gil, Ioan Negulescu, and Michael Saska. Evaluation of the Effects of Bio-Based Plasticizers on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Poly(Vinyl Chloride. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 102 (2), 1366-73 (2006).

John Z. Lu, Qinglin Wu, Ioan I. Negulescu, and Yan Chen, The Influences of Fiber Feature and Polymer Melt Index on Mechanical Properties of Sugarcane Fiber/Polymer Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 102, 5607-5619 (2006)

Val Yachmenev, Ioan Negulescu and Chen Yan, Thermal Insulation Properties of Cellulosic-Based Nonwoven Composites, Journal of Industrial Textiles, 36:1, 73-86 (2006).

Das, Trina, and Gita N. Ramaswamy, Enzyme Treatment of Wool and Specialty Hair Fibers, Textile Research Journal, 76:2, 126  133 (2006).

Wadsworth, L. C. and P. P. Tsai, Enhancement of Face Masks with Electret Filter Media and Protective Finishes for Safety from Biological Threats, AATCC Symposium on Innovations in Medical, Protective, and Technical Textiles, Cary, NC, February 1-2, 2006 (CD ROM).

Wadsworth, L. C. and Y. E. Lee, Polymer-Laid Thermoplastic Polyurethanes for Protective Apparel, 2006 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Utilization Nonwovens Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 5-6, 2006 (CD ROM).

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07/02/2010

Chen, J.Y. (2010). Chapter 10: Nonwoven Textiles in Automotive Interiors. In Applications of Nonwovens in Technical Textiles, Roger Chapman Ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge, England, 184-201.

Chen, Y. and N. Jiang. (2009). Carbonized and activated nonwovens as high performance acoustic materials: part II noise insulation. Textile Research Journal, 79(3), 213-218.

Jiang, N., J.Y. Chen and D.V. Parikh. (2009). Acoustical evaluation of carbonized and activated cotton nonwovens. Bioresource Technology, 100, 6533-6536.

Jiang, Q., N. Reddy and Y. Yang. (2010). Cytocompatible crosslinking of electrospun zein fibers for the development of water stable tissue engineering scaffolds. Acta Biomaterialia. doi: 10. 1016/j.actbio.2010.04.024.

Namwamba, G., V. Naarani and D. Thrower. (2010). Improving UV protection of cotton fabrics through digital textile printing. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton conference. New Orleans, LA.

Namwamba, G.W., V.K. Naarani and D.L. Dixon. (2010). Effect of padding parameters on shade depth and dye penetration of digitally printed cotton fabrics. Proceedings of the Digital Fabrication Conference.

Orzada, B.T., M.A. Moore, B.J. Collier and J.Y. Chen. (2009). Effect of laundering on fabric drape, bending and shear. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 21(1), 44-55.

Parikh, D.V., N. Prevost, J. Smith, H. Solhjoo, B. Condon, M. Warnock, J. Chen and G. Bhat. (2009). Green FR cotton barrier nonwovens: progress report. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference Nonwovens Symposium. San Antonio, TX.

Reddy, N. and Y. Yang. (2010). Citric acid crosslinking of starch films. Food Chemistry, 118(3), 702-711.

Reddy, N. and Y. Yang. (2010). Light-weight polypropylene composites reinforced with whole chicken feather. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 116(6), 3668-3675.

Reddy, N. and Y. Yang. (2010). Morphology and tensile properties of silk fibers produced by uncommon Saturniidae. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 46(4), 419-424.

Reddy, N. and Y. Yang. (2010). Non-traditional light-weight polypropylene composites reinforced with milkweed floss. Polymer International, 59(7), 884-890.

Reddy, N. and Y. Yang. (2010). Structure and properties of cocoons and silk fibers produced by hyalophora cecropia. Journal of Materials Science, 45(16) 4414-4421.

Sarkar, A.K. and S. Appidi. (2009). Single bath process for imparting antimicrobial activity and ultraviolet protective property to bamboo viscose fabric. Cellulose, 16(5), 923-928.

Sarkar, A.K. and R. Dhandapani. (2009). Study of natural colorants as antibacterial agents on natural fibers. Journal of Natural Fibers, 6(1), 46-55.

Totolin, V., M. Sarmadi, S.O. Manolache and F.S. Denes. (2009). Low pressure, non-equilibrium plasma assisted generation of flame retardant cotton. AATCC Review, 9(6).

Totolin, V., M. Sarmadi, S.O. Manolache and F.S. Denes. (2010). Atmospheric pressure plasma enhanced synthesis of flame retardant cellulosic materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 117(1).

Totolin, V., M. Sarmadi, S.O. Manolache and F.S. Denes. (2010). Obtaining flame retardant cotton fabrics from silicone based compounds by plasma processes. Proceedings of the AATCC International Conference.

Wadsworth, L.C., C.K. Wong and T.L. Washington. (2010). Development of the next generation of renewable nonwovens for agricultural and disposable hygiene applications. Proceedings of the NatureWorks innovation Takes Root Conference. Dallas, TX.

Wadsworth, L.C., A. Wszelaki, D.G. Hayes and B.R. Smith. (2009). Development of next generation of biodegradable mulch nonwovens to replace plastic films. Proceedings of the Joint INDA-TAPPI International Nonwovens Technical Conference. Denver, CO.

Wolf, D., K. Davis and M. Warnock. (2010). Effects of biodegradation on three cellulosic fabrics. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference Nonwovens Symposium. New Orleans, LA.

Xu, W. and Y. Yang. (2010). Drug loading onto and release from wheat gluten fibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 116(2), 708-717.

Xu, W. and Y. Yang. (2010). Drug release and its relationship with kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of drug sorption onto starch acetate fibers. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 105(4), 814-822.

Xu, W. and Y. Yang. (2010). Relationship between drug release and some physical parameters of drug sorption onto PLA fibers. Journal of Biomaterials Science: Polymer Edition, 21(4), 445-462.

Zhou, W. and Y. Yang. (2010). Improving the resistance of sulfur dyes to oxidation. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 49(10), 4720-4725.

Zou, Y., S. Huda and Y. Yang. (2010). Light-weight composites from long wheat straw and polypropylene web. Bioresource Technology, 101(6) 2026-2033.

Zou, Y., N. Reddy and Y. Yang. (2010). Utilizing hop bines as reinforcements for lightweight polypropylene composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 116(4), 2366-2373.

Zou, Y., H. Xu and Y. Yang. (2010). Lightweight polypropylene composites reinforced by long switchgrass stems. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. DOI: 10.1007/s 10924-010-0165-4.

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07/12/2011

Reddy, N. and Yang, Y., Biocomposites Developed Using Water Plasticized Wheat Gluten as Matrix and Jute Fibers as Reinforcement . Polymer International. 60(4)711-716(2011).

Jiang, Q., and Yang, Y. Water Stable Electrospun Zein Fibers for Potential Drug Delivery. Journal of Biomaterials Science: Polymer Edition. 22, 1393-1408(2011).

Reddy, N. and Yang, Y., Completely Biodegradable Soyprotein-Jute Biocomposites Developed Using Water without any Chemicals as Plasticizer. Industrial Crops and Products. 33(1) 35-41 (2011).

Reddy, N. and Yang, Y., Structure and Properties of Ultrafine Silk Fibers Produced by Theriodopteryx ephemeraeformis. Journal of Materials Science. 45(24) 6617-6622(2010).

Reddy, N. and Yang, Y., Structure and Properties of Silk Fibers Produced by Antheraea polyphemus. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 4(4) 367-371(2010).

Zou, Y., Xu, H., and Yang, Y., Lightweight Polypropylene Composites Reinforced by Long Switchgrass Stems, Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 18(4) 464-473(2010).

Jiang, Q., Reddy, N., Yang, Y. Cytocompatible Crosslinking of Electrospun Zein Fibers for the Development of Water Stable Tissue Engineering Scaffolds. Acta Biomaterialia. 6(10) 4042-4051(2010).

Kim, Joo-Ran and Sharma, Suraj (2010). Microencapsulation Technology Using Essential Oils to Produce Acaricides Against House Dust Mites, Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Student paper competition, AATCCs International Conference, Atlanta, GA

Joo Ran Kim, M.S. in Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors with an emphasis in Textile Science  August 2010; Thesis Title: Microencapsulation Technology Using Essential Oils to Produce Acaricides against House Dust Mites

Kim, Joo Ran; *Sharma, Suraj. Microencapsulation Technology Using Essential Oils to Produce Durable Textile Functionalities. Abstracts of Papers, 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Atlanta, GA, United States, January 4-7, 2011.

Kim, Joo Ran, and Sharma, Suraj, Acaricidal Activities Of Clove Bud Oil And Red Thyme Oil Using Microencapsulation Against House Dust Mites, Journal of Microencapsulation, 29(1):82-91, 2011.

Liu, H. and Leonas, K.K. Weight loss and morphology changes of electrospun poly(µ caprolactone) yarns during in vitro degradation. Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp 10-19, 2010.

Liu, H., Leonas K. K., and Zhao,Y. Antimicrobial properties and release profile of ampicillin from electrospun polycaprolactone nanofiber yarns. Journal of Engineered Fiber and Fabrics; Vol. 11, No. 7, pp 1024-1031, 2010.

Miles, C., Inglis, D., Leonas, K, Moore-Kucera, J., Wxzelaki, A, Wallace, R., Hayes, D., Wadsworth, L., Evaluating potential biodegradable mulches for high tunnel and field vegetable production. 2010 Agricultural Plastics Congress Proceedings, July 31  August 1, 2010, Palm Desert, CA.