Roman Research Group

Biobased Advanced Materials

publications

peer reviewed journal articles

  1. Dong, S.; Roman, M., "Fluorescently Labeled Cellulose Nanocrystals for Bioimaging Applications." Journal of the American Chemical Society 2007, in print.
  2. Roman, M.; Gray, D. G., "Parabolic Focal Conics in Self-Assembled Solid Films of Cellulose Nanocrystals." Langmuir 2005, 21(12), 5555-5561.
  3. Beck-Candanedo, S.; Roman, M. ; Gray, D. G., "Effect of Reaction Conditions on the Properties and Behavior of Wood Cellulose Nanocrystal Suspensions." Biomacromolecules 2005, 6(2), 1048-1054.
  4. Roman, M.; Winter, W. T., "Effect of Sulfate Groups from Sulfuric Acid Hydrolysis on the Thermal Degradation Behavior of Bacterial Cellulose." Biomacromolecules 2004, 5(5), 1671-1677.
  5. Roman, M.; Winter, W. T., "Nanocomposites of Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals." Journal of Polymers and the Environment 2002, 10(1/2), 27-30.
  6. Grunert, M.; Howie, R. A.; Kaeding, A.; Imrie, C. T., "Supramolecular chiral liquid crystals. The liquid crystalline behaviour of mixtures of 4,4'-bipyridyl and 4-[(S)-(-)-2-methylbutoxy]benzoic acid." Journal of Materials Chemistry 1997, 7(2), 211-214.

book chapters

  1. Roman, M.; Winter, W. T., "Cellulose Nanocrystals for Thermoplastic Reinforcement: Effect of Filler Surface Chemistry on Composite Properties." In: Cellulose Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization and Properties; Oksman, K., Sain, M., Eds.; ACS Symposium Series 938; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2006; pp 99-113.
  2. Gray, D. G.; Roman, M., "Self-Assembly of Cellulose Nanocrystals: Parabolic Focal Conic Films." In: Cellulose Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization and Properties; Oksman, K., Sain, M., Eds.; ACS Symposium Series 938; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2006; pp 26-32.

conference proceedings and preprints

  1. Burgoyne, C.; Roman, M.; Evia, C.; Suchicital, C.; Lu, K.; Jinschek, J., "Work in Progress: Development and Implementation of a Web-Based Resource to Prepare International Faculty for the American Classroom." Proceedings of the 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference 2006, M4G-1.
  2. Roman, M.; Winter, W. T., "Cellulose nanocrystals: From discovery to application." TAPPI Technical Papers 2006, 06NANO09.
  3. Grunert, M.; Winter, W. T., "Cellulose nanocrystal reinforced cellulose acetate butyrate nanocomposites." PMSE Preprints 2002, 86, 367-368.
  4. Grunert, M.; Winter, W. T., "Progress in the development of cellulose reinforced nanocomposites." PMSE Preprints 2000, 82, 232.

keynote and invited lectures

  1. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Nanoscale Gift from Nature", Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, November 14, 2006.
  2. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Nanoscale Gift from Nature", Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, September 5, 2006.
  3. "Highly Ordered Liquid-Crystalline Structures in Colloidal Cellulose Films", Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN, November 15, 2005.
  4. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: From Discovery to Application", Joint Meeting of the Northeast Tennessee ACS Local Section and the ACS Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division, Kingsport, TN, November 14, 2005. (Keynote)
  5. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: Tiny Particles - Giant Potential", Specialty Minerals Inc., Bethlehem, PA, November 10, 2004.
  6. "Parabolic Focal Conics in Self-Assembled Films of Cellulose Nanocrystals", Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, March 5, 2004.
  7. "Cellulose Nanocrystals for Thermoplastic Reinforcement?", Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, February 7, 2003.
  8. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: Sticks to Strengthen Polymer Matrices", Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN, May 25, 2000.

papers presented at professional meetings

  1. "Novel Applications of Cellulose Nanocrystals: From Drug Delivery to Micro-Optics." M. Roman, 2007 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, October 22-24, 2007. (Oral)
  2. "Cellulose Nanocrystals for the Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents." S. Dong and M. Roman, 2007 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, October 22-24, 2007. (Poster)
  3. "Ink-Jet Printing of Cellulose Nanocrystal Suspensions." F. Navarro and M. Roman, 2007 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, October 22-24, 2007. (Poster)
  4. "Nanoparticulate Cellulose-Chitosan Polyelectrolyte Complex for Controlled Release Applications in Food Matrices." H. Wang and M. Roman, 2007 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, October 22-24, 2007. (Poster)
  5. "Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforcement of Wood Adhesives." J.-K. Hong and M. Roman, 2007 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, October 22-24, 2007. (Poster)
  6. "Cellulose Nanocrystals as Drug Carriers in Tumor Targeting." S. Dong and M. Roman, 2007 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Knoxville, TN, June 13-15, 2007. (Poster)
  7. "Inkjet printing of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions." F. Navarro and M. Roman, 2007 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Knoxville, TN, June 13-15, 2007. (Oral)
  8. "Highly Ordered Liquid-Crystalline Structures in Colloidal Cellulose Films." M. Roman and D. G. Gray, 2007 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Knoxville, TN, June 13-15, 2007. (Oral)
  9. "Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforcement of Wood Adhesives." J.-K. Hong and M. Roman, Society of Wood Science and Technology 2007 50th Anniversary Annual Convention, June 10, 2007, Knoxville, TN. (Poster)
  10. "Genetic Control of Microtubule and Microfibril Organization in Conifers." T. Fujino, M. Roman, and U. Egertsdotter. IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2007, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, June 3-8, 2007. (Poster)
  11. "Cellulose nanocrystals as targeted drug delivery systems." S. Dong, A. A. Hirani, Y.W. Lee, M. Roman, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007. CELL-082 (Poster)
  12. "Ink-jet printing of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions." F. Navarro and M. Roman, 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007. CELL-098 (Oral)
  13. "Work in Progress: Development and Implementation of a Web-Based Resource to Prepare International Faculty for the American Classroom." C. Burgoyne, M. Roman, C. Evia, C. Suchicital, K. Lu, and J. Jinschek, 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA, October 28-31, 2006. (Oral)
  14. "Cellulose Nanocrystals as Drug Carriers in Tumor Targeting." S. Dong, D. Gasi, C. Aidun, E.-M. U. Egertsdotter, and M. Roman, The 3rd Annual Via Research Recognition Day, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, October 5-6, 2006. (Poster)
  15. "Cellulose nanocrystals: A new additive for wood adhesives?" J.-K. Hong, C. E. Frazier, and M. Roman, WBC Center Fall 2006 Industry Advisory Board Meeting and Technical Forum, Blacksburg, VA, October 4-5, 2006. (Poster)
  16. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: From Discovery to Application." M. Roman and W. T. Winter, 2006 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Atlanta, GA, April 26-28, 2006. (Oral)
  17. "Cellulose Nanocrystals: From Discovery to Application." M. Roman, 2006 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, April 10-12, 2006. (Oral)
  18. "Controlled Deposition of Cellulose Nanocrystals using Ink-Jet Printing Technology." J. Bradford and M. Roman, 2006 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, April 10-12, 2006. (Poster)
  19. "Wood-Based Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery." S. Dong and M. Roman, 2006 MII Technical Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, April 10-12, 2006. (Poster)
  20. "Bioinspired self-assembly for creating cellulose nanocomposites and coatings." A. R. Esker, A. Kaya, S. E. Gradwell, J. H. Sim, J. Kittle, W. G. Glasser, M. Roman, P. Westbye, P. Gatenholm, 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006. CELL-078 (Oral)
  21. "Parabolic focal conics in solid films of cellulose nanocrystals." M. Roman and D. G. Gray, 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006. CELL-099 (Oral)
  22. "Cellulose nanocrystal reinforcement of wood adhesives: A research idea." M. Roman and C. E. Frazier, WBC Center Spring 2006 Industry Advisory Board Meeting and Technical Forum, Blacksburg, VA, March 22-23, 2006. (Poster)
  23. "Cellulose nanocrystals for thermoplastic reinforcement: Effect of filler surface chemistry on composite properties." M. Roman and W. T. Winter, 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005. CELL-214 (Oral)
  24. "Wood-based nanocomposites." M. Roman and W. T. Winter, The Wood-Based Composites Center Fall 2004 Industry Advisory Board Meeting, Blacksburg, VA, September 22-23, 2004. (Poster)
  25. "Wood-based nanocomposites." M. Roman and W. T. Winter, The 2004 MACRO Conference and Review, Blacksburg, VA, September 13-15, 2004. (Poster)
  26. "Parabolic focal conics in self-assembled films of cellulose nanocrystals." M. Grunert and D. G. Gray, 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003. CELL-072 (Poster)
  27. "Trimethylsilylation of cellulose nanocrystals with hexamethyldisilazane in formamide." M. Grunert and W. T. Winter, 223rd ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 7-11, 2002. CELL-065 (Poster)
  28. "Cellulose nanocrystal reinforced cellulose acetate butyrate nanocomposites." M. Grunert and W. T. Winter, 223rd ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 7-11, 2002. PMSE-240 (Oral)
  29. "HR/MAS NMR as a Probe of Polysaccharide Particle Surfaces." W. T. Winter, D. Bhattacharya, M. Grunert, H Hu. Gordon Research Conference: The Chemistry of Polysaccharides, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July 22-27, 2001. (Poster)
  30. "Progress in the Development and Application of Surface Trimethylsilylated Cellulose Nanocrystals." M. Grunert and W. T. Winter, Gordon Research Conference: The Chemistry of Polysaccharides, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July 22-27, 2001. (Poster)
  31. "HR/MAS NMR Characterization of cellulose crystal surface modifications." M. Grunert, D. Bhattacharya, H. Hu, W. T. Winter, 221st ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 1-5, 2001. CELL-035 (Oral)
  32. "Progress in the Development of Cellulose Reinforced Nanocomposites." M. Grunert and W. T. Winter, 2nd Annual Partnerships for Environmental Improvement and Economic Development Conference, Wood and Cellulose: Building Blocks for Chemicals, Fuels, and Advanced Materials Syracuse, NY, April 9-11, 2000. (Poster)
  33. "Progress in the development of cellulose-reinforced nanocomposites." M. Grunert and W. T. Winter, 219th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 26-30, 2000. PMSE-126 (Poster)
  34. "Progress in the Development and Application of Topochemically Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals." M. Grunert and W. T. Winter, XIX International Carbohydrate Symposium, La Jolla, CA, August 9-15, 1998. (Poster)
  35. "Untersuchungen und Vergleich chiraler Mischsysteme von Alkenoxybenzoesäuren." M. Grunert and P. A. Zugenmaier, 4. Doktorandenkolloquium des Sonderforschungsbereichs 335 "Anisotrope Fluide", TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany. October 9-11, 1996. (Poster)
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