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Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Milford Hanna

Milford A. Hanna

Kenneth E. Morrison Professor of Biological Systems Engineering
Director, Industrial Agricultural Products Center

Office: 211 L. W. Chase Hall

email: mhanna1@unl.edu

FOUR-YEAR PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS RECORD

Journal Articles
Book chapters
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JOURNAL ARTICLES

2005 Fernando, S. and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Design and development of a threshing chamber and pneumatic conveying and cleaning units for soybean harvesting. Trans. of the ASAE. In press. JSN 13608.
Fernando, S. and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Biodiesel as an amphipile in E-diesel and phase behavior of EB-diesel microemulsion systems. Trans. of the ASAE. Submitted 2/24/04. PM-05215-2004.R1. Accepted 5/13/05. JSN 14507.
Ganjyal, G., M.A. Hanna and D.S.K. Devadattam. 2005. Processing of sapota (sapodilla): Powdering. J. Food Technology. 3(3):326-330. JSN 14650.
Guan, J.J. and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Selected morphological and functional properties of extruded starch-cellulose foams. Bioresource Tech. Accepted 9/13/04. JSN 14732.
Guan, J., K. Eskridge and M. A. Hanna. 2005. Acetylated starch-polylactic acid loose-fill packaging materials. Industrial Crops and Products. 22(2):109-123. JSN 14257.
Kim, K.M., J.A. Ko, J.S. Lee, H.J. Park and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Effect of modified atmosphere package on the shelf life of coated, whole and sliced mushrooms. Food Science and Technology/LWT. In press 3/15/05. JSN 14614.
Kumar, A., G.M. Ganjyal, D.D. Jones and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Digital image processing for measurement of residence time distribution in a laboratory extruder. J. Food Process Engineering. Accepted 4/27/05. JSN 14834.
Mesquita, C.M., M.A. Hanna and N.P.Costa. 2005. New harvesting device for soybeans. Trans. of the ASAE. 48(1):55-62. JSN 14452.
Mesquita, C.M., M.A. Hanna and N.P. Costa. 2005. Self-propelled prototype soybean harvester. Trans. of the ASAE. 48(4):1301-1310. JSN 14513.
MpagaliIe, J., R. Weber and M. Hanna. 2005. Design and testing of a solar photovoltaic operated multi-seeds oil press. Renewable Energy. Accepted 9/19/05. JSN 14553
Seker, M. and M. Hanna. 2005. Cross-linking starch at various moisture contents by phosphate substitution in an extruder. Carbohydrate Polymers. 59:541-544. JSN 14961.
Wang, L., G.M. Ganjyal, D.D. Jones, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Modeling of bubble growth dynamics and non-isothermal expansion in starch-based foams during extrusion. Advances in Polymer Technology. 24(1):29-45. JSN 14280.
Xu, Y., Y. Dzenis and M. Hanna. 2005. Water solubility, thermal characteristics and biodegradability of extruded starch acetate foams. Industrial Crops and Products. 21(3):361-368. JSN 14459.
Xu, Y. and M. Hanna. 2005. Physical, mechanical and morphological characteristics of extruded starch acetate foam. J. Polymers and the Environment. 13(3): JSN 14389.
Xu, Y. and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Preparation and properties of biodegradable foams form starch acetate and poly(tetremethylene adipate-co-terephthalate). Carbohydrate Polymers. 59(4):521-529. JSN 14555.
Xu, Y., M. Skotak, and M. Hanna. Electrospray encapsulation of water-soluble protein with polylactide. Effects of formulations and process on morphology and particle size. Journal of Microencapsulation. JSN 14523. Submitted 4/28/05. Accepted 7/20/05.
Xu, Y., K. Kim, M. Hanna and D. Nag. 2005. Chitosan-starch composite films preparation and characterization. Industrial Crops and Products. 21:185-192. JSN 13966.
Xu, Y., V. Miladinov and M. Hanna. 2005. Starch acetate-maleate mixed ester synthesis and characterization. Cereal Chemistry. 82(3):336-340. JSN 14810.
Xu, Y., X. Ren and M. Hanna. 2005. Chitosan/clay nanocomposite film preparation and characterization. J. Applied Polymer Science. In press 9/8/05. 99 ( ): JSN 14860.
Xu, Y., J. Zhou, and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Melt-intercalated starch acetate nanocomposite foams as affected by type of organoclay. Cereal Chemistry. 82(1):105-110. JSN 14649.
Zhou, J. and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Effects of the properties of blowing agents on processing and performance of extruded starch acetate. J. Applied Polymer Science. 97:1880-1890. JSN 14375.
2004 Guan, J., K. Eskridge and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Functional properties of extruded acetylated starch-cellulose foams. J. of Polymers and the Environment. 12(3):
Fernando, S. and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Development of a novel biofuel blend using ethanol - biodiesel - diesel microemulsions: EB-Diesel. Energy and Fuels. 18:1695-1703.
Hwang, K.T., C.L. Weller, S.L. Cuppett and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Policosanol contents and compositions of grain sorghum whole kernels and dried distillers grain. Cereal Chem. 81(3):345-349.
Zhou, J. and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Extrusion of starch acetate with mixed blowing agents. Starke. 56(10):484-494.
  Guan, J. and M.A, Hanna. 2004. Extruded foams from corn starch acetate and native corn starch starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 5(6):2329-2339. JSN 14568.
  Guan, J. and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Functional properties of extruded foam composites of starch acetate and corn cob fiber. Ind. Crops and Products. 19(3):255-269.
  Guan, J., Q. Fang and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Functional properties of extruded starch acetate blends. J. Polymers and the Environment. In press. 12(2):57-63.
  Hwang, K., C. Weller, S. Cuppett and M. Hanna. 2004. Changes in composition and thermal transition temperatures in grain sorghum wax during storage. Industrial Crops and Products. 19:125-132.
  Seker. M., H. Sadikoglu and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Properties of cross-linked starch produces in a single-screw extruder with and without a mixing element. J. of Food Process Engineering. 27(1):47-63.
2003 Choi, S.G., K.M. Kim, M.A. Hanna, C.L.Weller and W.L. Kerr. 2003. Molecular dynamics of soy protein isolate films plasticized by water and glycerol. J. Food Sci. 68(8):2516-2522.
  Fernando, S. and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Oxidation characteristics of soybean oils as water pump lubricants. Trans. of the ASAE. 45(6):1715-1719.
  Ganjyal, G. and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Processing of Sapota (sapodilla) - Drying studies. JFS. 68(2):517-520.
  Ganjyal, G.M., M.A. Hanna and D.D. Jones. 2003. Modeling selected properties of extruded waxy maize cross-linked starches with neural networks . J. Food Sci. 68(4):1384-1388.
  Kim, K., D.B. Marx, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Influence of sorghum wax, glycerin and sorbitol on physical properties of soy protein isolate films. JAOCS. 80(1):71-76.
  Mesquita, C.M., N.P. Costa and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Desenvolvimento de prototipo de concepcao inovadora de colhedora de soja (Prototype development of a new concept of Soybean harvester). Eng. Agric. Jaboticabal. 23(1):129-140.
  Pineda-Valdes, G., D. Ryu, M.A. Hanna and L.B. Bullerman. 2003. Reduction of moniliformin in corn by heat processing. J. Food Sci. 68(3):1031-1035
  Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, J.J. Lee, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Biodegradation of cast soy protein films by A.oryzae and B. subtilis. Polymer Degradation and Stability. Food Science and Biotechnology (Korea). 12(1):96-99.
  Ryu, D., M.A. Hanna, K.M. Eskridge and L.B. Bullerman. 2003. Heat stability of zearalenone in an aqueous buffered model system. J. of Ag and Food Chem. 51(6):1746-1748.
  Seker, M., H. Sadikolu, M. Ozdemir and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Phosphorus binding to starch during extrusion in both single and twin-screw extruders with and without a mixing element. J. Food Engr. 59:355-360.
2002 Cha, J. and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Levulinic acid production via reaction system using an extruder and pressurized batch reactor. Industrial Crops and Products. 16:109- 118.
  Ganjyal, G. and M.A. Hanna. 2002. A review of residence time distribution (RTD) in food extruders and study on the potential of neural networks in RTD modeling. JFS. 67(6):1996-2002.
  Hanna, M.A. and Q. Fang. 2002. Starch esterification by reactive extrusion. Agro-Food- Industry High-Tech. March/April, p. 33 - 36.
  Hwang, K.T., S.L. Cuppett, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2002. HPLC of grain sorghum wax classes highlighting separation of aldehydes from wax esters and steryl esters. J. Separation Sci. 25:619-623.
  Hwang, K.T., S.L. Cuppett, C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna and R.K. Shoemaker. 2002. Aldehydes in grain sorghum wax. JAOCS. 79(6):529-533.
  Hwang, K.T., S.L. Cuppett, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Properties, composition, and analysis of grain sorghum wax. JAOCS. 79(6):521-527.
  Kim, K., C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna, and A. Gennadios. 2002. Heat curing of soy protein films at atmospheric and sub-atmospheric conditions. JFS. 67(2):708-713.
  Kim, K., C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna, and A, Gennadios. 2002. Heat curing of soy protein films at selected temperatures and pressures. Lebens. Wiss. und Technol. 35:140-145.
  Kim, K.M., K.T. Hwang, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Properties of SPI - sorghum wax composite films as affected by wax level. JAOCS. 79(6):615-619.
  Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment improves properties of soy protein isolate films. Industrial Crops and Products. 15(3):199-205.
2001 Castelo, M.M., L.S. Jackson, M.A. Hanna, B.H. Reynolds and L. B. Bullerman. 2001. Loss of Fumonisin B1 in extruded and baked corn-based foods with sugars. JFS. 66(3):416-421.
  Fang, Q. and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Characteristics of biodegradable Mater-Bi and starch- based foams as affected by ingredient formulation. Ind. Crops and Products. 13(3):219-227.
  Fang, Q. and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Preparation and characterization of biodegradable co- polyester - starch based foams. Bioresource Technology. 78(2):115-122.
  Fang, Q. and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Experimental studies for levulinic acid production from whole kernel grain sorghum. Bioresource Tech. 18(3):187-192.
  Fernando, S. and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Comparison of viscosity characteristics of soybean oils with a mineral oil two-stroke engine lubricant. Trans. of the ASAE. 44(6):1403-1407.
  Kollengode, A. and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Developments in flavorings of extrusion cooked products. Research Advances in Food Science. 2:55-62.
  Lan, Y., Q. Fang, M.F. Kocher and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Detection of fissures in rice kernels using machine vision. Int’l. J. of Food Properties. 5(10):205-215.
  Miladinov, V. and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Temperature and ethanol effects on the properties of extruded modified starch. Industrial Crops and Products. 13:21-28.

BOOK CHAPTERS

2003 Fang, Q., M.A. Hanna and Y. Lan. 2003. Extrusion System Components. Chapter in Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering (Chapter)
  Bhatnagar, S and M. Hanna. 2003. Centrifugation. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering (Chapter).
2000 Gennadios, A., C.L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 2000. Edible films and coatings. Pages 579-584 in The Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology, 2nd Edition. F.J. Francis, ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, NY.
  Park, H.J., J.W. Rhim, C.L. Weller, A. Gennadios and M.A. Hanna. 2000. Films and coatings from proteins of limited availability. In Protein Films and Coatings. A. Gennadios, ed.
1999 Gennadios, A., C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1999. Edible films and coatings. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology, 2nd Edition. Wiley Publ. Co., Inc.
1998 Gennadios, A., C. Cezeirat, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1998. Emulsified soy protein-lipid films. Chapter 15 in Paradigm for Successful Utilization of Renewable Resources. D.J. Sessa and J.L. Willett, eds. Amer. Oil Chemists' Soc., pp. 213-226.
  Ghorpade, V.M., M.A. Hanna, and S.J. Jadhav. 1998. Sweet Corn. Chapter 27, pp.609-646. Handbook of Vegetable Science and Technology - Production, Com-position, Storage and Processing. D.K. Salunkhe and S.S. Kadam, editors. Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York, NY.
1997 Ghorpade, V.M. and M.A. Hanna. 1997. Industrial applications for levulinic acid. Chapter 7, pp. 49-55. Cereals - Novel Uses and Processes. Edited by G.M. Campbell, C. Webb and S.L. McKee. Plenum Press, New York, NY.
1996 Ghorpade, V.M., M.A. Hanna, and S.S. Kadam. 1996. Apricots. Chapter in Handbook of Fruits and Vegetables: Production, Storage and Processing. Vol. 1. D. Salunkhe and S.S. Kadam (Editors). Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, NY.

PATENTS

2004 Ali, Y., V. Ghorpade, R. Weber and M.A. Hanna. 2004. A Method for Mulching an Agricultural Soil Bed using a Biodegradable Protein Material and a Mulched Agricultural Crop Growing Plot Produced Thereby. Patent Number 6,672,001 issued on 1/6/04.
2001 .A. Hanna, G.D. Biby and V. Miladinov. 2001. Production of microcrystalline cellulose from agricultural residues via reactive extrusion. Patent # 6,228,213. Issued 5/08/01.
  G.D. Biby, M.A. Hanna and Q. Fang. 2001. Water-resistant degradable foam and method of making the same. Patent # 6,184,261. Issued Feb. 6, 2001.
1999 V. Ghorpade and M.A. Hanna. 1999. Method and Apparatus for Production of Levulinic Acid via Reactive Extrusion. U.S. Patent No. 5,859,263.
1996 R. Chinnaswamy and M.A. Hanna. 1996. Biodegradable Polymers. Patent No. 5,496,895. Issued 3/5/96.