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In this project, researchers will evaluate the potential for utilizing biofuel co-products for high value biobased materials. The two key biobased materials that will be investigated are glycerol carbonate and sucrose esters. The goal of the project is to develop commercially viable, energy efficient routes for these biobased materials using enzymatic catalysis and solvent free conditions. Glycero ...

A safe food supply is critical to the well being of any society. However, in highly urbanized societies, the number of people affected by a contaminated food source can be huge. Antibiotic resistant disease in the U.S. is an escalating problem [2, 3]. Much of this problem is a result of the use of antibiotics in production animals, where they prevent disease. Chronic use results in the emergence o ...

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Escherichia coli causes a number of serious poultry diseases, including colibacillosis resulting inmillions of dollars lost to the poultry industry each year. Contamination of poultry products bySalmonella is a major public health concern. Development of a bivalent poultry vaccine directedagainst both of these bacteria would benefit the public health and increase poultry production. Orallyadmin ...

The proposed program will isolate bacteriophage that demonstrate sensitivity and specificity for rapid detection of specific pathogens in foods. Current food pathogen test kits for E. coli and Salmonella that are antibody based require 18-24 hours to complete. Food processors need rapid test kits to optimize inventory management, reduce recalls and keep pace with government regulations. A preli ...