Current Research Projects
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
International food-aid processing and solutions.
Dynamics of microstructure formation in extruded biopolymer foams.
Use of non-invasive X-ray micro tomography(XMT) for characterizing extrudate micro-structure and structure-texture relationships.
Isolation of sorghum protein concentrates and gluten-free foods based on grain sorghum.
Starch-clay nanocomposites.
Impact of extrusion variables and formulations on nutritional and physical quality of pet food.
Gluten quality and texturized vegetable protein.
High protein, low fat, or high fiber/ fruit-based healthy snacks.
Reactive extrusion for various applications including pretreatment for cellulosic ethanol, concentration of components such as proteins, cellulose, etc...