Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
- Modi, S., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2009. Thermal and Rheological Properties of PHB Synthesized with Various Hydroxyvalerate Content for Potential Use in Food Packaging, Antec Conference Proceeding Proceedings.
- Modi, S., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2010. Assessment of PHB with Varying Hydroxyvalerate content for Potential Packaging Applications. European Polymer Journal. 47:179-186.
- Modi, S., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2011. Miscibility of poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) with high molecular weight poly-(lactic acid) blends determined by thermal analysis. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 124(4) 3074-3081.
- Modi, S., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz. Y. 2013. Assessing the mechanical , phase inversion, and rheological properties of Poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) blended with Poly-(lactic acid). European Polymer Journal 43:3681-3690.
- Modi, S.; Cornish, K.; Koelling, K; Vodovotz, Y. 2014. Fabrication and improved performance evaluation of Poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) with Natural rubber for engineered composites. SPE ANTEC: 330-333.
- Modi, S., Cornish, K., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2016. Fabrication and improved performance of poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for packaging by addition of high molecular weight natural rubber. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 133(37): 3681-3690.
- Modi, S., Cornish, K., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz. Y. 2016. Mechanical and rheological properties of PHBC bioplastic composites engineered with invasive, plant fibers. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(6):1883-1891.
- Modi, S., Cornish, K., Koelling, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2016. Thermal and morphological analysis of novel composites made with fibers from invasive wet-lands plants and poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate. Transactions of the ASABE. 59(5):1451-1458.
- Williamson, K. and Hatzakis, E. 2019. NMR analysis of roasted coffee lipids and development of a spent ground coffee application for the production of bioplastic precursors. Food Research International. 119 (2019) 683-692.
- Zhao, X., Venoor, V., Koelling, K., Cornish, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2019. Bio‐based blends from poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) and natural rubber for packaging applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 136(15)47334.
- Zhao, X., Cornish, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2019. Synergistic mechanisms underlie the peroxide and coagent improvement of natural rubber toughened poly (3-hydroxybuty-rate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) mechanical performance. Polymers.11:565-585.
- Zhao, X., Ji, K., Koelling, K., Cornish, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2019. Optimal Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Natural Rubber-Toughened PHBV Bioplastics Intended for Food Packaging Applications. Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 21:100348.
- Zhao, X., Cornish, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2020. Narrowing the gap for bioplastic use in food packaging-an update. Environmental Science and Technology.
- Zhao, X., Lawal, T., Rodrigues, M., Geib, T., Vodovotz, Y. 2021. Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development. Polymers.2021,13,1975.
Papers in Proceedings (Peer Reviewed)
- Vodovotz, Y., Cornish, K., Zhao, X. and Modi, S.J. Fabrication and improved performance of poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for packaging by addition of high molecular weight natural rubber. Proceedings of the International Elastomer Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 10-13, 2016.