Research

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Zhao, X., Cornish, K. and Vodovotz, Y. 2020. Narrowing the gap for bioplastic use in food packaging-an update. Environmental Science and Technology.
  9. 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)

  1. 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.