American Journal of Polymer Science

American Journal of Polymer Science has provided a continuous forum for the dissemination of thoroughly peer-reviewed, fundamental, international research into the preparation and properties of macromolecules. The journal is selective in accepting contributions on the basis of merit and originality. Preference is given to contributions that offer new or more comprehensive concepts, interpretations, experimental approaches, and results.

Peter R. Chang

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Polymer Science

Professor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada, Canada

Research Areas

Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

Education

1982Ph.D.North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA

Experience

2006-presentProfessor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
1997-presentResearch Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Publications: Journals

[1]  Lindeboom, N., Chang, P.R.*, and Tyler, R.T. (2004). Analytical, biochemical and physicochemical aspects of starch granule size, with emphasis on small granule starches: A review. Starch – Stärke, 56(3-4), 89-99.
[2]  Lindeboom, N., Chang, P.R.*, Falk, K.C., and Tyler, R.T. (2005). Characteristics of starch from eight quinoa lines. Cereal Chemistry, 82, 216-222.
[3]  Lindeboom, N., Chang, P.R.*, Tyler, R.T. and Chibbar, R.N. (2005). Granule bound starch synthase I (GBSSI) in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) and its relationship to amylose content. Cereal Chemistry, 82, 246-250.
[4]  Cao, X.D., Chen, Y., Chang, P.R.*, and Huneault, M.A. (2007). Preparation and properties of plasticized starch/multiwalled carbon nanotubes composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106(2), 1431-1437. DOI: 10.1002/app.26799.
[5]  Jayakody, L., Lan, H., Hoover, R., Chang, P., Liu, Q., and Donner, E.A. (2007). Composition, molecular structure, and physicochemical properties of starches from two grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) cultivars grown in Canada. Food Chemistry, 105(1), 16-125. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.03.057.
[6]  Wang, N., Yu, J-G., Chang, P.R., and Ma, X-F. (2007). Influence of citric acid on the properties of glycerol-plasticized dry starch (DTPS) and DTPS/poly(lactic acid) blends. Starch – Stärke, 59(9), 409-417. DOI: 10.1002/star.200700617.
[7]  Zheng, H., Ai, F., Wei, M., Huang, J., and Chang, P.R.* (2007). Thermoplastic soy-protein nanocomposites reinforced by carbon nanotubes. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 292(6), 780-788. DOI: 10.1002/mame.200700052.
[8]  Cao, X.D., Chang, P.R.*, and Huneault, M.A. (2008). Preparation and properties of plasticized starch modified with poly (-caprolactone) based waterborne polyurethane. Carbohydrate Polymers, 71(1), 119-125. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.05.023.
[9]  Cao, X., Chen, Y., Chang, P.R.*, Muir, A.D., and Falk, G. (2008). Starch-based nanocomposites reinforced with flax cellulose nanocrystals. eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2(7), 502-510. DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2008.60.
[10]  Cao, X.D., Chen, Y., Chang, P.R.*, Stumborg, M., and Huneault, M.A. (2008). Green composites reinforced with hemp nanocrystals in plasticized starch. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 109(6), 3804-3810. DOI: 10.1002/app.28418.
[11]  Chen, G. J., Wei, M., Chen, J., Huang, J., Dufresne, A., and Chang, P.R.* (2008). Simultaneous reinforcing and toughening: new nanocomposites of waterborne polyurethane filled with low loading level of starch nanocrystals. Polymer, 49(7), 1860-1870. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2008.02.020.
[12]  Chen, J., Liu, C., Chen, Y.-Q., Chen, Y., and Chang, P.R.* (2008). Structural characterization and properties of starch/konjac glucomannan blend films. Carbohydrate Polymers, 74(4), 946-952. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.05.021.
[13]  Chen, P., Tian, H., Zhang, L., and Chang, P.R. (2008). Structure and properties of soy protein plastics with ε-caprolactone/glycerol as binary plasticizers. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 47(23), 9389-9395. DOI: 10.1021/ie800371f.
[14]  Chen, Y., Cao, X.D., Chang, P.R.*, and Huneault, M.A. (2008). Comparative study on the films of poly(vinyl alcohol)/pea starch nanocrystals and poly(vinyl alcohol)/native pea starch. Carbohydrate Polymers, 73(1), 8-17. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.10.015.
[15]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2008). N, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) formamide as a new plasticizer for thermoplastic starch. Starch - Stärke, 60(12), 676-684. DOI: 10.1002/star.200800017.
[16]  Huang, J., Zhou, Z., Wei, M., Chen, Y., and Chang, P.R.* (2008). Soy protein-based nanocomposites reinforced by supramolecular nanoplatelets assembled from pluronic polymers/ß-cyclodextrin pseudopolyrotaxanes. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 107(1), 409-417. DOI: 10.1002/app.27075.
[17]  Liu, D., Tian, H., Zeng, J., and Chang, P.R. (2008). Core-shell nanoblends from soy protein/polystyrene by emulsion polymerization. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 293(8), 714-721. DOI: 10.1002/mame.200800119.
[18]  Liu, D., Tian, H., Zhang, L., and Chang, P.R. (2008). Structure and properties of blended films prepared from castor oil-based polyurethane/soy protein derivative. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 47(23), 9330-9336. DOI: 10.1021/ie8009632
[19]  Luo, L.-H., Wang, X.-M., Zhang, Y.-F., Liu, Y.-M., Chang, P.R., Wang, Y., and Chen, Y. (2008). Physical properties and biocompatibility of cellulose/soy protein isolate membranes coagulated from acetic aqueous solution. Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 19(4), 479-496.
[20]  Ma, X-F., Chang, P.R.*, and Yu, J-G. (2008). Properties of biodegradable thermoplastic pea starch/carboxymethyl cellulose and pea starch/microcrystalline cellulose composites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 72(3), 369-375. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.09.002.
[21]  Ma, X., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., and Lu, P. (2008). Electrically conductive carbon black (CB)/glycerol plasticized-starch (GPS) composites prepared by microwave radiation. Starch – Stärke, 60(7), 373-375. DOI: 10.1002/star.200800211.
[22]  Ma, X-F., Chang, P.R., Yu, J-G., and Lu, P. (2008). Characterizations of glycerol plasticized-starch (GPS)/carbon black (CB) membranes prepared by melt extrusion and microwave radiation. Carbohydrate Polymers, 74(4), 895-900. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.05.015.
[23]  Ma, X., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., and Wang, N. (2008). Preparation and properties of biodegradable poly(propylene carbonate)/thermoplastic dried starch composites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 71(2), 229-234. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.05.033.
[24]  Ma, X-F., Jian, R., Chang, P.R.*, and Yu, J-G. (2008). Fabrication and characterization of citric acid-modified starch nanoparticles/plasticized-starch composites. Biomacromolecules, 9(11), 3314-3320. DOI: 10.1021/bm800987c.
[25]  Wang, N., Yu, J-G., Chang, P.R., and Ma, X-F. (2008). Influence of formamide and water on the properties of thermoplastic starch/poly(lactic acid) blends. Carbohydrate Polymers, 71(1), 109-118. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2007.05.025.
[26]  Yu, J., Ai, F., Dufresne, A., Gao, S., Huang, J., and Chang, P.R.* (2008). Structure and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) filled with (starch nanocrystal)-graft-poly(-caprolactone). Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 293(9), 763-770. DOI: 10.1002/mame.200800134.
[27]  Zhang, J., Chang, P.R., Wu, Y., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2008). Aliphatic amidediol and glycerol as a mixed plasticizer for the preparation of thermoplastic starch. Starch – Stärke, 60(11), 617-623. DOI: 10.1002/star.200800715.
[28]  Chang, P.R.*, Ai, F., Chen, Y., Dufresne, A., and Huang, J. (2009). Effects of starch nanocrystals-graft-polycaprolactone on mechanical properties of waterborne polyurethane-based nanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 111(2), 619-627. DOI: 10.1002/app.29060.
[29]  Chang, P.R.*, Yang, Y., Huang, J., Xia, W., Feng, L., and Wu, J. (2009). Effects of layered silicate structure on mechanical properties and structures of protein-based bionanocomposites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 113(2), 1247-1256. DOI: 10.1002/app.3004.
[30]  Chang, P.R.*, Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2009). Fabrication and characterization of Sb2O3-carboxymethyl cellulose sodium and the properties of plasticized starch composite films. Macromol Materials and Engineering, 294(11), 762-767. DOI: 10.1002/mame.200900138.
[31]  Chang, P.R.*, Zhou, Z., Xu, P., Chen, Y., Zhou, S., and Huang, J. (2009). Thermoforming starch-graft-polycaprolactone biocomposites via one-pot microwave assisted ring opening polymerization. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 113(5), 2973-2979. DOI: 10.1002/app.30369.
[32]  Chen, G.J., Dufresne, A., Huang, J., and Chang, P.R.* (2009). A novel thermoformable bionanocomposite based on cellulose nanocrystal-graft-poly(-caprolactone). Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 294(1), 59-67. DOI: 10.1002/mame.200800261.
[33]  Chen, Y., Liu, C., Chang, P.R.*, Anderson, D.P., and Huneault, M.A. (2009). Pea starch-based composite films with pea hull fibres and pea hull fibre-derived nanowhiskers. Polymer Engineering and Science, 49(2), 369-378. DOI: 10.1002/pen.21290.
[34]  Chen, Y., Liu, C., Chang, P.R.*, Cao, X.D., and Anderson, D.P. (2009). Bionanocomposites based on pea starch and cellulose nanowhiskers hydrolyzed from pea hull fibre: Effect of hydrolysis time. Carbohydrate Polymers, 76(4), 607-615. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.11.030.
[35]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Geng, F., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2009). Preparation and properties of thermoplastic starch/montmorillonite nanocomposite using N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)formamide as a new additive. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 17, 225-232, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-009-0142-y.
[36]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Peng, F., Yu, J., and Ma. X. (2009). N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) formamide as a new plasticizer for thermoplastic starch. J. Polymer Research, 16, 529-535, DOI: 10.1007/s10965-008-9256-5.
[37]  Fodje, A.M.L., Chang, P.R.*, and Leterme, P. (2009). In vitro bile acid binding and short chain fatty acid profile of flax fiber and ethanol co-products. J Med Food, 12 (5), 1065-1073, DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2008.0242.
[38]  Hassas-Roudsari, M., Chang, P.R.*, Pegg, R.B., and Tyler, R.T. (2009). Antioxidant capacity of bioactives extracted from canola meal by subcritical water, ethanolic and hot water extraction. Food Chemistry, 114(2), 717-726. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.09.097.
[39]  Lin, N., Chen, G.J., Huang, J., Dufresne, A., and Chang, P.R*. (2009). Effects of polymer-grafted natural nanocrystal on structure and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid): A case of cellulose whisker-graft-polycaprolactone. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 113(5), 3417-3425. DOI: 10.1002/app.30308.
[40]  Liu, D., Wu, Q., Chen, H., and Chang, P.R. (2009). Transitional properties of starch colloid with particle size reduction from micro- to nanometer. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 339(1), 117-124. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.07.035.
[41]  Ma, X-F., Chang, P.R.*, Yang, J., and Yu, J-G. (2009). Preparation and properties of glycerol plasticized-pea starch/zinc oxide-starch bionanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 75(3), 472-478. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.08.007.
[42]  Ma, X-F., Chang, P.R.*, Yu, J-G., and Stumborg, M. (2009). Properties of biodegradable citric acid-modified granular starch/thermoplastic pea starch composites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 75(1), 1-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.05.020.
[43]  Panigrahi, S., Rana, A., Meda, V. and Chang, P.R. (2009). Microwave-vacuum drying of flax fiber for biocomposite production. Journal of Microwave Power & Electromagnetic Energy 43(3), pp. 35-41.
[44]  Wu, H., Liu, C., Chen, J., Chang, P.R.*, Chen, Y., and Anderson, D.P. (2009). Structure and properties of starch/α-zirconium phosphate nanocomposite films. Carbohydrate Polymers, 77(2), 358-364. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.01.002.
[45]  Wu, Y., Geng, F., Chang, P.R., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2009). Effect of agar on the microstructure and performance of potato starch film. Carbohydrate Polymers, 76(2), 299-304. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2008.10.031.
[46]  Zheng, H., Ai, F., Chang, P.R*., Huang, J., and Dufresne, A. (2009). Structure and properties of starch nanocrystal-reinforced soy protein plastics. Polymer Composites, 30(4), 474-480. DOI: 10.1002/pc.20612.
[47]  Zheng, P., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2009). Preparation of Sb2O3-carboxymethyl cellulose sodium nanoparticles and their reinforcing action on plasticized starch. Starch-Starke, 61, 665-668. DOI:10.1002/star.200900172.
[48]  Zheng, P., Chang, P.R., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2009). Formamide and 2-hydroxy-N-[2-(2-hydroxy-propionylamino)-ethyl] propionamide (HPEP) as a mixed plasticizer for thermoplastic starch. Carbohydrate Polymers, 78(2), 296-301. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.03.044.
[49]  Chang, P.R., Jian, R., Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2010). Fabrication and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles/plasticized-starch composites. Food Chemistry, 120, 736-740, DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.11.002.
[50]  Chang, P.R.*, Jian, R., Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2010). Starch-based composites reinforced with novel chitin nanoparticles. Carbohydrate Polymers, 80(2), 421-426, DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.11.041.
[51]  Chang, P.R., Jian, R., Zheng, P., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2010). Preparation and properties of glycerol plasticized-starch (GPS)/cellulose nanoparticle (CN) composites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 79(2), 301-305. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.08.007.
[52]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Geng, F., Yu, J-G., and Ma, X-F. (2010). Preparation and properties of starch-based film using N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)formamide as a new plasticizer. Carbohydrate Polymers, 79(2), 306-311. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.08.012.
[53]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., Geng, F., and Ma, X. (2010). Relationship of thermoplastic starch crystallinity to plasticizer structure. Starch-Starke, 62, 86-89, DOI:10.1002/star.200900189.
[54]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., Geng, F., and Ma, X. (2010). N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)formamide and N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylformamide as two new plasticizers for thermoplastic starch. Carbohydrate Polymers, 80,139-144, DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.11.001.
[55]  Dai, H., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., Ma. X., and Zhou, P. (2010). Preparation and properties of thermoplastic pea starch using N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)formamide as the plasticizer. Polymer Engineering & Science, 50(5), 970-977, DOI:10.1002/pen.21615.
[56]  Geng, F., Chang, P.R., Yu, J., Ma, X., (2010). The fabrication and the properties of pretreated corn starch laurate. Carbohydrate Polymers, 80(2), 361-366, DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.11.029.
[57]  Liu, C., Chen, Y., Wang, X., Huang, J., Chang, P.R*., Anderson, D.P. (2010). Improvement in physical properties and cytocompatibility of zein by incorporation of pea protein isolate. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. 45(24), pp. 6775-6785. DOI: 10.1007/s10853-010-4774-z.
[58]  Liu, D., Chen, H., Chang, P. R., Wu, Q., Li, K., and Guan, L., (2010). Biomimetic soy protein nanocomposites with calcium carbonate crystalline arrays for used as wood adhesives. Bioresource Technology, 101, pp. 6235-6241, DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2010.02.107. Liu, D., Zhong, T., Chang, P. R*., Li, K., and Wu, Q. (2010). Starch composites reinforced by bamboo cellulosic crystal. Bioresource Technology, 101, 2529-2536, DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2009.11.058. Luo, L.-H., Zhang, Y.-F., Wang, X.-M., Wan, Y.-Q., Chang, P.R., Anderson, D.P., and Chen, Y. (2010). Preparation, characterization, and in vitro and in vivo evaluation of cellulose/soy protein isolate composite sponges. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 24, 503-526, DOI: 10.1177/0885328208099337.
[59]  Ma, X., Chang, P.R., Zheng, P., Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2010). Characterization of new starches separated from several traditional Chinese medicines. Carbohydrate Polymers, 82(1), pp.148-152. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.04.057.
[60]  Wu, H., Liu, C., Chen, J., Chen, Y., Anderson, D.P. and Chang, P.R*. (2010). Oxidized pea starch/chitosan composite films: structural characterization and properties. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 118(5), 3082-3088, DOI 10.1002/app.32753.
[61]  Wu, H., Liu, C., Yang, Y., Chen, J., Chang, P.R.*, and Chen, Y. (2010). Starch-based nanocomposites reinforced with layered zirconium phosphonate. Polymer Composites, 31(11), 1938-1946, DOI: 10.1002/pc.20992.
[62]  Yang, Y., Liu, C., Chang, P.R.*, Chen, Y., Anderson, D. P., Stumborg, M. (2010). Properties and structural characterization of oxidized starch/PVA/α-zirconium phosphate composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 115, 1089-1097, DOI:10.1002/app.31099.
[63]  Yu, J-G., Chang, P.R., and Ma, X-F. (2010). The preparation and properties of dialdehyde starch and thermoplastic dialdehyde starch. Carbohydrate Polymers, 79(2), 296-300. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.08.005.
[64]  Zhang, X., Huang, J., Chang, P. R*., Li, J., Chen, Y., Wang, D., Yu, J., and Chen, J. (2010). Structure and properties of polysaccharide nanocrystal-doped supramolecular hydrogels based on cyclodextrin inclusion. Polymer, 51, pp. 4398-4407. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2010.07.025.
[65]  Chang, P.R., Xie, Y., Wu., D., and Ma, X. (2011). Amylose wrapped halloysite nanotubes. Carbohydrate Polymers, 84(4), pp. 1426-1429. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.01.038.
[66]  Chang, P.R.*, Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2011). Preparation of porous starch and its use as a structure-directing agent for production of porous zinc oxide. Carbohydrate Polymers, 83(2), pp. 1016-1019, DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.08.076.
[67]  Chang, P.R., Yu, J., Ma, X., and Anderson, D.P. (2011). Polysaccharides as stabilizers for the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles. Carbohydrate Polymers, 83(2), pp. 640-644. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.08.027.
[68]  Chang, P.R., Zheng, P., Liu, B., Anderson, D. P., Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2011). Characterization of magnetic soluble starch-functionalized carbon nanotubes and its application for the adsorption of the dyes, J of Hazardous Materials, 186, pp. 2144-2150. DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.12.119.
[69]  Fabunmi, O.O., Tabil Jr., L.G., Panigrahi, S., and Chang, P.R. (2011). "Effects of incorporating polycaprolactone and flax fiber into glycerol-plasticized pea starch.", J. Polym Environ., 19, pp. 841-848. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-011-0374-5.
[70]  Fan, D., Chang, P.R., Lin, N., Yu, J., and Huang, J. (2011). Structure and properties of alkaline lignin-filled poly (butylene succinate) plastics. Iranian Polymer Journal (English Edition), 20(1), pp. 3-14.
[71]  Huang, J., Zou, J.W., Chang, P.R.*, Yu, J.H., and Dufresne, A. (2011). New waterborne polyurethane-based nanocomposites reinforced with low loading levels of chitin whisker. eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 5(4), pp. 362-373. DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2011.35.
[72]  Li, F.Y., Chang, P.R., Huang, S.S., Zhang, B.J., Xin, X.L., Yao, J.H., Zhou, Q., Tian, Y., Deng, S., and Ma, X. (2011). Microbial transformation of deoxyandrographolide by Cunninghamella echinulata. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic, 68(2), pp. 187-191. DOI:10.1016/j.molcatb.2010.11.001.
[73]  Lin, N., Fan, D., Chang, P.R.*, Yu, J., Cheng, X., and Huang, J. ( 2011). Structure and properties of poly (butylene succinate) filled with lignin: A case of lignosulphonate. J. Appl Polym Sci., 121(3), pp. 1717-1724. DOI: 10.1002/app.33754.
[74]  Lin, N., Huang, J., Chang, P. R.*, Anderson, D.P., and Yu, J. (2011). Preparation, modification, and application of starch nanocrystals in nanomaterials: A review. Journal of Nanomaterials, Volume 2011, Article ID 573687, 13 pages, DOI:10.1155/2011/573687.
[75]  Lin, N., Huang, J., Chang, P.R*., Feng, J., and Yu, J. (2011). Surface acetylation of cellulose nanocrystal and its reinforcing function in poly(lactic acid). Carbohydrate Polymers, 83(4), pp.1834-1842. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.10.047.
[76]  Lin, N., Huang, J., Chang, P. R*., Feng, L., and Yu, J. (2011). Effect of polysaccharide nanocrystals on structure, properties, and drug release kinetics of alginate-based microspheres. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 85, pp. 270–279, DOI:10.1016/j.colsurfb.2011.02.039.
[77]  Lin, N., Yu, J., Chang, P.R.*, Li, J., and Huang, J. (2011). Poly(butylene succinate)-based biocomposites filled with polysaccharide nanocrystals: structure and properties. Polymer Composites, 32(3), pp. 472-482. DOI: 10.1002/pc.21066.
[78]  Lin, Y.-H., Chang, J.W., Duan, K.J., and Chang, P.R. (2011). Development of t50 and its application to evaluate very-high-gravity ethanol fermentation. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. 112(4), pp. 388-394, DOI:10.1016/j.jbiosc.2011.06.014.
[79]  Lin, Y.-H., Chien, W.-S., Duan, K.-J., and Chang, P.R. (2011). Effect of aeration timing and aeration interval during very-high-gravity ethanol fermentation. Process Biochemistry, 46, pp.1025-1028. DOI:10.1016/j.procbio.2011.01.003.
[80]  Liu, D., Chang, P.R., Chen, M., and Wu, Q. (2011). Chitosan colloidal suspension composed of mechanical-disassembled nanofibers. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 354, pp. 637-643, DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2010.11.041.
[81]  Liu, D., Wu, Q., Chang, P.R.*, and Gao, G. (2011). Self-assembled liquid crystal film from mechanically-defibrillated chitosan nanofibers. Carbohydrate Polymers, 84(1), pp. 686-689, DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.12.028.
[82]  Liu, D., Chang, P.R., Deng, S., Wang, C., Zhang, B., Tian, Y., Huang, S., Yao, J., and Ma, X. (2011). Fabrication and characterization of zirconium hydroxide-carboxymethyl cellulose sodium/plasticized Trichosanthes Kirilowii starch nanocomposites, Carbohydrate Polymers, 86(4), pp. 1699-1704. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.06.088.
[83]  Qian, D., Chang, P.R., and Ma, X. (2011). Preparation of controllable porous starch with different starch concentrations by the single or dual freezing process. Carbohydrate Polymers, 86(3), pp. 1181-1186. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.06.012.
[84]  Sakiyan, O., Sumnu, G., Sahin, S., Meda, V., Koksel, H., and Chang, P. (2011). A study on degree of starch gelatinization in cakes baked in three different ovens. Food Bioprocess Technol, 4, 1237-1244. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-009-0210-2.
[85]  Wang, X., Chang, P.R., Li, Z., Wang, H., Liang, H., Cao, X., and Chen, Y. (2011). Chitosan-coated celluose/soy protein membranes with improved physical properties and hemocompatibility. BioResources. 6(2), pp. 1392-1413.
[86]  Wu, D., Chang, P.R., and Ma, X. (2011). Preparation and properties of layered double hydroxide-carboxymethylcellulose sodium/glycerol plasticized starch nanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 86(2), pp. 877-882. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.05.030.
[87]  Wu, D., Zheng, P., Chang, P.R., Ma, X. (2011). Preparation and characterization of magnetic rectorite/iron oxide nanocomposites and its application for the removal of the dyes, Chemical Engineering Journal, 174(1), pp.489-494, DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2011.09.029. Xie, Y., Chang, P.R., Wang, S., Yu, J., and Ma, X. (2011). Preparation and properties of halloysite nanotubes/plasticized Dioscorea opposita Thunb. starch composites, Carbohydrate Polymers, 83(1), pp. 186-191. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2010.07.039. Yan, L., Chang, P.R., and Zheng, P. (2011). Preparation and characterization of starch-grafted multiwall carbon nanotube composites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 84(4), pp. 1378-1383. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.01.042.
[88]  Zou, J., Zhang, F., Huang, J., Chang, P.R*., Su, Z., and Yu, J. (2011) Effects of starch nanocrystal on structure and properties of waterborne polyurethane-based composites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 85(4), pp. 824-831. DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011. 04.006

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Chang, P. R.*, Huang, J., and Lin, N. (2011). "Bio-nanocomposites with non-cellulosic biofillers,” in Mittal, V (ed.) – Nanocomposites with biodegradable polymers: synthesis, properties and future perspectives. Oxford University Press, U.K., pp. 71-100.
[2]  Huang, J., Lin, N., Chen, Y., Chang, P. R., and Yu, J. (2011). "Soy protein-based polymer nanocomposites,” in Mittal, V (ed.) – Nanocomposites with biodegradable polymers: synthesis, properties and future perspectives. Oxford University Press, U.K., pp. 261-282.
[3]  Ma, X., Chang, P. R.*, and Yu, J. (January 15, 2012). “Plasticized starch," in Rao, MA; Imam, SH; Tiwari, B; and Ahmed, J (ed.)– Starch-based polymeric materials and nanocomposites: Starch chemistry, processing and applications. CRC Press, chapter 4, pp.69-83.
[4]  Chang, P.R.*, Ma, X., Anderson, D.P., and Yu, J. (January 15, 2012). “Recent progress in starch-based biodegradable hybrids and nanomaterials,” in Rao, MA; Imam, SH; Tiwari, B; and Ahmed, J (ed.) –Starch-based polymeric materials and nanocomposites: Starch chemistry, processing and applications. CRC Press, chapter 15, pp.301-323.