Curtis L. Weller

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Curtis L. Weller

Professor Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
East Campus (Lincoln)
232 L.W. Chase Hall,
Phone
402-472-9337 On-campus 2-9337
Email
cweller1@unl.edu

Areas of Research and Professional Interest

  • Value-added processing of agricultural commodities with primary interest in grain sorghum
  • Development of grain sorghum lipids as nutraceuticals
  • Modeling heat transfer in meat and meat products 

Teaching Interests

  • Food and process engineering
  • Physical properties of food and bioproducts

Outreach and Service Interests

Education

  • Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
  • M.S., Food Science, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
  • B.S., Food Science, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Certifications

  • Ph.D., P.E.

Honors and Awards

  • Honorable Mention Paper Award - American Society of Agricultural Engineers (1994)
  • Faculty Research Award (Associate Professor) - College of Engineering and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1995)
  • Recognition Award for Innovative Use of Glycerine - Soap & Detergent Association (1995, 1996)
  • Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students - Parents' Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1999, 2001)
  • Engineer of the Year Award - Nebraska Section of the ASAE (2001)
  • President's Citation - ASAE, The Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, and Biological Systems (2002)
  • Excellent Advisor Recognition - College of Engineering and Technology Student Advisory Board, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2004)
  • Superior Paper Award - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (2006)
  • Distinguished Service Award - ASABE MidCentral Conference (2008)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award - AACC International (2010)
  • Research Award of Merit - Gamma Sigma Delta Nebraska Chapter (2011)
  • President's Citation - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (2011)
  • Holling Family Master Teacher Award/UNL University-wide Teaching Award - College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2013)
  • Fellow - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (2014)
  • President's Citation - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (2014)

Selected Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

  • Lee, B.H., T. Carr, C. Weller, S. Cuppett, I. Dweikat, and V. Schlegel. 2014. Grain sorghum whole kernel oil lowers plasma and liver cholesterol in male hamsters with minimal wax involvement. J. Functional Foods. 7(3):709-718.
  • Rose, D.J., E. Williams, N.L. Mkandawire, C.L. Weller, and D.S. Jackson. 2014. Use of whole grain and refined flour from tannin and non-tannin sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties in frybread. Food Science and Technology International. In press.
  • Mkandawire , N.L., R.C. Kaufman , S.R. Bean , C.L. Weller , D.S. Jackson , and D.J. Rose. 2013. Effect of condensed tannins from sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) on in vitro starch digestibility and α-amylase activity. J. Agric. Food Chem. 61(18):4448-4454.
  • Weller, C.L. 2013. A measure of minimum technical competence to use in hiring. Cereal Foods World 58(4):187-189.
  • Cepeda, J.F., C.L. Weller, M. Negahban, J. Subbiah, and H. Thippareddi. 2013. Heat and mass transfer modeling for microbial food safety applications in the meat industry - A review.  Food Engineering Reviews. 5(2):57-76. 
  • Cepeda, J.F., C.L. Weller, H. Thippareddi, M. Negahban, and J. Subbiah. 2013. Modeling cooling of ready-to-eat meats by 3D finite element analysis: Validation in meat processing facilities. J Food Engr. 116(2):450-461.
  • Schlegel, V.L., R.G. Zbasnik, T. Gries, B.H. Lee, T.P. Carr, J.Y. Lee, C.L. Weller, and S.L. Cuppett. 2011. Characterization of potential health promoting lipids in the co-products of de-flossed milkweed. Food Chem.126(1):15-20.
  • Garcia-Noguera, J., F.I.P. Oliveira, M.I. Gallão, C.L. Weller, S. Rodrigues and F.A.N. Fernandes. 2010. Ultrasound-assisted osmotic dehydration of strawberries: Effect of pre-treatment time and ultrasonic frequency. Drying Technology.28(2):294-303.
  • Garcia-Noguera, J., C.L. Weller, F.I.P. Oliveira, S. Rodrigues and F.A.N. Fernandes. 2010. Dual-stage sugar substitution in strawberries with a Stevia-based sweetener.Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 11(1):225-230.
  • Hoi, M., C.L. Weller, V.L. Schlegel, S.L. Cuppett, J.Y. Lee and T.P. Carr. 2009. Sorghum distillers dried grain lipid extract increases cholesterol excretion and decreases plasma and liver cholesterol concentration in hamsters. J. Functional Foods1(4):381-386.
  • Zbasnik, R., T. Carr, C. Weller, K.T. Hwang, L. Wang, S. Cuppett and V. Schlegel. 2009. Antiproliferation properties of grain sorghum dry distiller's grain lipids in Caco-2 cells.J. Ag. Food Chem. 57(21):10435-10441.
  • Wang, L., M.A. Hanna, C.L. Weller, and D.D. Jones. 2009. Technical and economical analyses of combined heat and power generation from distillers grains and corn stover in ethanol plants.Energy Conversion and Management. 50(7):1704-1713.
  • Leguizamón, C., C.L. Weller, V.L. Schlegel and T.P. Carr. 2009. Plant sterol and policosanol characterization of hexane extracts from grain sorghum, corn and their DDGS. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc.86(7):707-71­6.
  • Wang, L., C.L. Weller, V.L. Schlegel, T.P. Carr and S.L. Cuppett. 2008. Thermal degradation kinetics of distillers grain in nitrogen and air.Energy Sources-Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects.31:797-806
  • Wang, L., C.L. Weller, D.J. Jones and M.A. Hanna. 2008. Contemporary issues in thermal gasification of biomass and its application to electricity and fuel production. Biomass and Bioenergy32:573-581.
  • Christiansen, K,L., C.L. Weller, V.L. Schlegel and I. Dweikat. 2008. Comparison of lipid extraction methods on food grade sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) using hexane.Biol. Engr. 1(1):51-63.
  • Wang, L., C.L. Weller, V.L. Schlegel, T.P. Carr and S.L. Cuppett. 2008. Supercritical CO2 extraction of lipids from grain sorghum dried distillers grains with solubles. Bioresour. Technol. 99(5):1373-1382.
  • Christiansen, K.L., C. L. Weller, V. L. Schlegel, S. L. Cuppett and T. P. Carr. 2007. Extraction and characterization of lipids from the kernels, leaves and stalks of nine grain sorghum parent lines. Cereal Chem. 84(5):463-470.
  • Wang, L., C.L. Weller, V.L. Schlegel, T.P. Carr and S.L. Cuppett. 2007. Comparison of supercritical CO2 and hexane extraction of lipids from sorghum distillers grains. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 109(6):567–574.
  • Weller, C.L., K.T. Hwang and B.J. Schmidt. 2006. Yield comparisons of different methods of waxy fraction extraction from grain sorghum. 15(5):786-791. (NE Journal Series No. 14234)
  • Kim, K.M., M.A. Hanna, C.L. Weller, S.H. Cho and S.G. Choi. 2006. Characterization of cinnamaldehyde-supplemented soy protein isolate films. Food Sci. Biotechnol. 15(4):631-634.
  • Kim, K.M., J.H. Son, S.K. Kim, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2006. Properties of chitosan films as a function of pH and solvent type. J.Food Sci. 71(3):119-124.
  • Ryland, K., A. Amézquita, L. Wang and C.L. Weller. 2006. Estimation of heat transfer coefficients of cooked boneless ham. RURALS.on-line version.
  • Wang, L., A. Amézquita and C.L. Weller. 2006. Mathematical model for the validation of safe air blast chilling process of cooked hams.Trans ASABE. 49(5):1437-1446.
  • Wang, L. and C.L. Weller. 2006. Recent advances in extraction of nutraceuticals from plants. Trends in Food Science and Technology.17(6):300-312.
  • Wang, L., D.D. Jones, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2006. Modeling of transport phenomena and melting kinetics of starch in a co-rotating twin screw extruder. Adv. Polymer Tech. 25(1):1-19.
  • Wang, L., D.D. Jones, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2006. Modeling of transport phenomena and melting kinetics of starch in a co-rotating twin screw extruder. Adv. Polymer Tech. 25(1):1-19.
  • Wang, L. and C.L. Weller. 2006. Recent advances in extraction of nutraceuticals from plants. Trends in Food Science and Technology.17(6):300-312.
  • Hwang, K.T., J. E. Kim and C.L. Weller. 2005. Policosanol contents and composition in wax-like materials extracted from select cereals of Korean origin. Cereal Chem. 82(3):242-245.
  • Amézquia, A., C.L. Weller, L. Wang, H. Thippareddi and D.E. Burson. 2005. Development of an integrated model for heat transfer and dynamic growth of Clostridum perfringensduring cooling of cooked boneless hams. Intl. J. Food Micro.101(2):123-144.
  • Carr, T.P., C.L. Weller, V.L.Schlegel, S.L. Cuppett, D.M. Guderian, Jr. and K.R. Johnson. 2005. Grain sorghum lipid extract reduces cholesterol absorption and plasma non-HDL cholesterol concentration in hamsters. J. Nutr. 135(9):2236-2240.
  • Wang, L., C.L. Weller, and K.T. Hwang. 2005. Extraction of lipids from grain sorghum DDG. Trans ASAE. 48(5):1883-1888.
  • Amézquita, A., L. Wang and C.L. Weller. 2005. Finite element modeling and experimental validation of cooling rates of large ready-to-eat meat products in small meat-processing facilities. Trans ASAE 48(1):287-303.
  • Wang, L.J., G.M. Ganjyal, C.L. Weller, D.D. Jones and M.A. Hanna. 2005. Modeling of bubble growth dynamics and non-isothermal expansion in starch-based foams during extrusion. Adv. Polymer Tech. 24(1):29-45.
  • Hwang, K.T., J.E. Kim, S.G. Hung, S.T. Jung, H.J. Park and C.L.Weller. 2004. Fatty acid composition and oxidation of lipids in Korean catfish.J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 81(2):123-127.
  • Hwang, K.T., C.L. Weller, S.L. Cuppett and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Policosanol contents and composition of grain sorghum kernels and dried distillers grains.Cereal Chem. 81(3):345-349.
  • Wang, L.J., G.M. Ganjyal, C.L. Weller, D.D. Jones and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Finite element modeling of fluid flow, heat transfer and melting of biomaterials in a single-screw extruder. J. Food Sci. 69(5):212-223.
  • Rhim, J.W., C.L. Weller, and A. Gennadios. 2004. Effects of soy protein coating on shell strength and quality of shell eggs. Food Sci. Biotech. 13(4):455-459.
  • Hwang, K.T., C.L. Weller, S.L. Cuppett and M.A. Hanna. 2004. Changes in composition and thermal transition temperatures of grain sorghum wax during storage. Ind. Crops Prod. 19(2):125-132.
  • 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.
  • Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, J.J. Lee, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Biodegradation of cast soy protein films by Aspergillus oryzae and Bacillus subtilis. Food Sci. Biotech.12(1):96-99.
  • Kim, K.M., D. Marx, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2003. Influence of sorghum wax, glycerin and sorbitol on physical properties of soy protein isolate films. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc.80(1):71-76.
  • Hwang, K.T., S.L. Cuppett, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Properties, composition and analysis of grain sorghum wax. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 79(6):521-527.
  • Hwang, K.T., S.L. Cuppett, C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna and R.K. Shoemaker. 2002. Aldehydes in grain sorghum wax. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 79(6):529-533.
  • 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. Sep. Sci. 25(9): 619-623.
  • Kim, K.M., K.T. Hwang, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Preparation and characterization of soy protein isolate films modified with sorghum wax. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc.79(6):615-619.
  • Kim, K.M., C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna and A. Gennadios. 2002. Heat curing of soy protein films at selected temperatures and pressures. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft und Technologie.35(2): 140-145.
  • Kim, K.M., C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna and A. Gennadios. 2002. Heat curing of soy protein films at atmospheric and sub- atomspheric conditions. J. Food Sci. 67(2):708-713.
  • Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment improves properties of cast films from soy protein isolate. Ind. Crops Prod. 15(3):199-205.
  • Hwang, K.T., J.S. Hong, J.S. Yang, H.S. Sohn and C.L.Weller. 2001. Detection of alkanes and alkenes for identifying irradiated cereals. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 78(11):1145-1149.
  • Wu, Y., C.L. Weller, F. Hamouz, S. Cuppett and M. Schnepf. 2001. Moisture loss and lipid oxidation for precooked ground-beef patties packaged in edible starch-alginate-based composite films. J. Food Sci.66(3):486-493.
  • Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, A. Handa, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 2000. Solubility, tensile, and color properties of modified soy protein isolate films. J. Agric. Food Chem.48(10):4937-4941.
  • Wu, Y., J.W. Rhim, C.L. Weller, F. Hamouz, S. Cuppett and M. Schnepf. 2000. Moisture loss and lipid oxidation for precooked beef patties stored in edible coatings and films. J. Food Sci. 65(2):300-304.
  • Lochte-Watson, K.R., C.L. Weller, and K.M. Eskridge. 2000. Fractional composition of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) after wet-peeling in a centrifugal pump. Appl. Eng. Agric. 16(3):253-258.
  • Lochte-Watson, K.R., C.L. Weller, and D.S. Jackson. 2000. Fractionation of grain sorghum using abrasive decortication. J. Agric. Engr. Research. 77(2):203-208.
  • Roy, S., Gennadios, A., Weller, C.L., and Testin, R.F. 2000. Modeling paprameters for water vapor transport through wheat gluten films. Industrial Crops and Products11:43-50.
  • Fu, D., C.L. Weller, and R.L. Wehling. 1999. Zein: properties, preparation, and applications. Food Sci. Biotech., 8(1):1-10.
  • Fu, D. and C.L. Weller. 1999. Rheology of zein solutions in aqueous ethanol. J. Agric. Food Chem., 47(5):2103-2108.
  • Handa, A., A. Gennadios, M.A. Hanna, C.L. Weller, and N. Kuroda. 1999. Physical and molecular properties of egg white-lipid films. J. Food Sci., 64(5):860-864.
  • Lochte-Watson, K.R. and C.L. Weller. 1999. Wax yield of grain sorghum (sorghum bicolor) as affected by mechanical harvesting, threshing, and handling methods.Appl. Eng. Agric., 15(1):69-72.
  • Rhim, J.W, Y. Wu, C.L. Weller, and M. Schnepf. 1999. Physical characteristics of emulsified soy protein-fatty acid composite films.Sciences des Aliments, 19(1):57-71.
  • Rhim, J.W., Y. Wu, C.L. Weller, and M. Schnepf. 1999. Physical characteristics of a soy protein isolate and propyleneglycol alginate composite film. J. Food Sci.,64(1):149-152.
  • Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, D. Fu, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1999. Properties of ultraviolet irradiated protein films. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft und Technologie,32(3):129-133.
  • Roy, S., C.L. Weller, A. Gennadios, M.G. Zeece, and R.F. Testin. 1999. Physical and molecular properties of wheat gluten films cast from heated film-forming solutions. J. Food Sci.,64(1):57-60.
  • Buffo, R.A., C.L. Weller, and A.M. Parkhurst. 1998. Wet-milling factors of sorghum and relationship to grain quality. J. Cereal Sci., 27(3):327-334.
  • Gennadios, A., A. Handa, G.W. Froning, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1998. Physical properties of egg white-dialdehyde starch films.J. Agric. Food Chem., 46(4):1297-1302.
  • Gennadios, A., J.W. Rhim, A. Handa, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1998. Ultraviolet radiation affects physical and molecular properties of soy protein films. J. Food Sci., 63(2):225-228.
  • Rhim, J.W., A. Gennadios, C.L. Weller, C. Cezeirat, and M.A. Hanna. 1998. Soy protein isolate-dialdehyde starch films. Ind. Crops Prod., 8:195-203.
  • Rhim, J.W., C.L. Weller, and K.S. Ham. 1998. Characterization of chitosan films as affected by the type of solvent acid. Food Science Biotechnology, 7(4):263-268.
  • Weller, C.L., A. Gennadios, and R.A. Saraiva. 1998. Edible bilayer films from zein and grain sorghum wax or carnauba wax. Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft und Technologie,31(3):279-285.
  • Weller, C.L., A. Gennadios, R.A. Saraiva, and S.L. Cuppett. 1998. Grain sorghum wax as an edible coating for gelatin-based candies. J. Food Qual., 21(2):117-128.
  • Buffo, R.A., C.L. Weller, and A.M. Parkhurst. 1997. Optimization of sulfur dioxide and lactic acid steeping concentrations for wet-milling of grain sorghum. Trans. of the ASAE, 40(6):1643-1648.
  • Buffo, R.A., C.L. Weller, and A. Gennadios. 1997. Films from laboratory-extracted sorghum kafirin. Cereal Chem., 74(4):473-475.
  • Hubbard, C.M., C.L. Weller, and D.D. Jones. 1997. Selected physical properties of jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host.) Applied Engineering in Agriculture,13(6):747-750.
  • Kunte, L.A., A. Gennadios, S.L. Cuppett, M.A. Hanna, and C.L. Weller. 1997. Cast films from soy protein isolates and fractions.Cereal Chem., 74(2):115-118.
  • Gennadios, A., C.L. Weller, M.A. Hanna, and G.W. Froning. 1996. Mechanical and barrier properties of egg albumen films. J. Food Sci.,61(3):585-589.
  • Han, Y.J., Y. Feng, and C.L. Weller. 1996. Frequency domain image analysis for detecting stress cracks in corn kernels. Appl. Eng. Agric.,12(4):487-492.
  • Jo, K.H., H.J. Park, S.T. Jung, J.W. Rhim, and C.L. Weller. 1996. Water vapor permeability and mechanical properties of soy protein films as affected by plasticizer, solvent, pH and salt. Foods and Biotechnology,5(3):243-248.
  • Park, J.W., R.F. Testin, P.J. Vergano, H.J. Park, and C.L. Weller. 1996. Application of laminated edible films to potato chip packaging. J. Food Sci., 61(4):766-768,777.
  • Park, J.W., R.F. Testin, P.J. Vergano, H.J. Park, and C.L. Weller. 1996. Fatty acid distribution and its effect on oxygen permeability in laminated edible films. J. Food Sci.,61(2):401-406.
  • Cherian, G., A. Gennadios, C.L. Weller, and P. Chinachoti. 1995. Thermomechanic-al behavior of wheat gluten films: effect of sucrose, glycerin and sorbitol.Cereal Chem., 72(1):1-6.
  • Ghorpade, V.M., A. Gennadios, M.A. Hanna, and C.L. Weller. 1995. Soy protein isolate/poly(ethylene oxide) films. Cereal Chem., 72(6):559-563.
  • Gennadios A., C.L. Weller, and C.H. Gooding. 1994. On the measurement of water vapor transmission rate of hydrophilic edible films. J. Food Engr., 21:395-409.
  • Gennadios, A. and C.L. Weller. 1994. Moisture adsorption by grain protein films. Trans. ASAE,37(2):535-539.
  • Gennadios, A., A.H. Brandenburg, J.W. Park., C.L. Weller, and R.F. Testin. 1994. Water vapor permeability of wheat gluten and soy protein isolate films. Ind. Crops Prod., 2:189-195.
  • Park, H.J., J.M. Bunn, C.L. Weller, P.J. Vergano, and R.F. Testin. 1994. Water vapor permeability and mechanical properties of grain protein-based films as affected by mixtures of polyethylene glycol and glycerin plasticizers. Trans. of the ASAE 37(4):1281-1285.
  • Park, J.W., R.F. Testin, H.J. Park, P.J. Vergano, and C.L. Weller. 1994. Fatty acid concentration effect on tensile strengt-h, elongation, and water vapor permeability of laminated edible films. J. Food Sci.,59(4):916-919.

 

SYMPOSIUM OR WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS

  • Christiansen, K., C.L. Weller and S.L. Cuppett. 2006. Lipid nutraceuticals from cereal grains. In Proc. International Symposium on Healthcare Technology Development, 37-43. Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Korea, 19-21 January.
  • Weller, C.L., K.M. Kim, K.T. Hwang, S.L. Cuppett and M.A. Hanna. 2001. Chemistry of grain sorghum wax and its relation to film and coating applications. In Proc. Active Biopolymer Films and Coatings for Food and Biotechnological Uses Pre-Congress Short Course of IUFoST, 111-141. Seoul, KR, 21-22 April.
  • Fu, D., K.M. Eskridge and C.L. Weller. 2001. Temperature, flow rate, ethanol concentration and zein concentration effects on onset of zein denaturation. In Proc. Seventh Conference on Food Engineering, 543-549. Reno, NV, 5-9 November.
  • Gennadios, A., A. Handa, and C.L. Weller. 1997. Cross-linking of egg white films by dialdehyde starch. Proc. 5th Conference of Food Engineering, 138-143, Los Angeles, CA, November 19-21.
  • Ghorpade, V.M., C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1996. Mechanical and barrier properties of wheat gluten films coated with polylactic acid. Proc. Cereals: Novel Uses and Processes, Manchester, UK, June 4-6, pp. 117-124.
  • Ghorpade, V.M., C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1996. Properties of polylactic acid coated wheat gluten films. Proc. VI International Gluten Workshop, 432-438. Sydney, AU, September 2-4.
  • Weller, C.L. 1996. An overview on the need and potential of biopolymer-based films for food and industrial uses. In: Proc. International Symposium on Biopolymer-based Films for Food and Industrial Uses, 1-13. Mokpo, KR, March 29-30.
  • Roy, S., C.L. Weller, and R.F. Testin. 1995. Modeling parameters for water vapor transport through wheat gluten films. Proc. Food Processing Automation Conference IV, Chicago, IL, 3-5 November, pp. 358-367.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Wang, L., and C.L. Weller. 2005. Thermophysical properties of frozen foods. P. 101-125. In: Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging. ed. D. W. Sun, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
  • Wu, Y., C.L. Weller, F. Hamouz, S. L. Cuppett, and M. Schnepf. 2003. Water vapor permeability, and microstructure of emulsified starch-alginate-fatty acid composite films. P:235-246. In: Transport phenomena in food processing, eds. J. Welti-Chanes, J.P. Vélez-Ruiz and G.V. Barbosa-Cánovas, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
  • Park, H.J., J.W. Rhim, C.L. Weller, A. Gennadios and M.A. Hanna. 2002. Films and coatings from proteins of limited availability. P. 305-327. In: Protein-based Films and Coatings, ed. A. Gennadios, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Gennadios, A., T.H. McHugh, C.L. Weller, and J.M. Krochta. 1994. Edible coatings and films based on proteins. P. 207-278. In: Edible coatings and films to improve food quality, eds. J.M. Krochta, E.A. Baldwin, and M. Nisperos-Carriedo, Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, PA.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY PAPERS

  • Wang, L., A. Kumar, C.L. Weller, D.D. Jones and M.A. Hanna. 2007. Co-Production of chemical and energy products from distillers grains using supercritical fluid extraction and thermochemical conversion technologies. Paper No. 07-6064, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI. v
  • Wang, L., C.L. Weller and K.T. Hwang. 2005. Quantification of lipid extraction from grain sorghum DDG. Paper No. 05-7054, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Ryland, K.A., A. Amézquita, L. Wang and C.L. Weller. 2004. Estimation of heat transfer coefficients of cooked boneless ham during air chilling. Paper No. MC04-402, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Schmidt, B.J., K.T. Hwang and C.L. Weller. 2002. A yield comparison of extraction methods for sorghum wax. Paper No. 02-6147, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Lochte-Watson, K.R., C.L. Weller and S. L. Cuppett. 2001. Properties of extracted wax from grain sorghum co- products. Paper No. 01-6013, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Rhim, J.W. and C.L. Weller. 2000. Properties of soy protein isolate films exposed to formaldehyde vapors. Paper No. 00-6131, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Weller, C.L., S.L. Cuppett, L.C. Hua, K.R. Lochte-Watson, C. Gaudoin, J. Arrault, C.M. Hubbard and J.P. Mua. 2000. Solvent influence on yield and fractions of grain sorghum wax. Paper No. 00-6134, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Lochte-Watson, K.R., C.L. Weller, and S.L. Cuppett. 1999. Wax extraction parameters of whole grain sorghum kernels and bran. ASAE Paper No. 99-6125, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Lochte-Watson, K.R., C.L. Weller, and K.M. Eskridge. 1998. Wax yield from "wet-peeled" grain sorghum (sorghum bicolor). ASAE Paper No. MC98-136, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Lochte, K.R. and C.L. Weller. 1997. Wax content of grain as affected by harvesting method. ASAE Paper No. MC97-125, Joseph, MI.
  • Buffo, R.A., C.L. Weller, and A.M. Parkhurst. 1995. Optimization of steeping conditions in sorghum wet milling. ASAE Paper No. MC95-105, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Bhatnagar, S., A. Gennadios, M.A. Hanna, and C.L. Weller. 1994. Specific heats of selected lipids. ASAE Paper No. 94-6035, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Gennadios, A., S. Bhatnagar, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1994. Specific heat of sorghum grain by differential scanning calorimetry. ASAE Paper No. 63-6036, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Gennadios, A., S. Bhatnagar, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1994. Specific heat of unpopped popcorn by differential scanning calorimetry. ASAE Paper No. 94-6525, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Gennadios, A., V.M. Ghorpade, C.L. Weller, and M.A. Hanna. 1994. Heat curing of protein films. ASAE Paper No. 94-6552, St. Joseph, MI.
  • Hubbard, C.M., C.L. Weller, and D.D. Jones. 1994. Selected physical properties of jointed goatgrass (Aegilop cylindrica Host.). ASAE Paper No. 94-6034, Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, June 19-22.

 

TECHNICAL PAPERS

  • Rhim, J.W. and C.L. Weller. 2000. Properties of formaldehyde adsorbed soy protein isolate films.Food Sci. Biotech. 9(4):228-233.
  • Rhim, J.W., C.L. Weller and K.S. Ham. 1998. Characterization of chitosan films as affected by the type of solvent acid. Food Sci. Biotech. 7(4):263-268.
  • Gennadios, A., C. L. Weller and M.A. Hanna. 1997. Soy protein/fatty acid films and coatings. INFORM8(60):622, 624.
  • Gennadios, A., M.A. Hanna and C. L. Weller. 1996. Glycerin-plasticized egg albumen films. INFORM7(10)):1074-1075.
  • Gennadios, A., M.A. Hanna and C. L. Weller. 1990. Edible films and coatings from wheat and corn proteins. Food Tec. 44(10):63-69.

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