Ali Ayoub

Also known as: Ali Ayoub, Ph.D.; Ayoub, Ali S

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7948-4268

Materials Science & Engineering, Innovation, Business Development, Biopolymers, Carbohydrate, Protein, Strategy and Planning

Global leader, freethinker, team-builder and innovator who is contributing fundamentally to advance sustainable development goals and bioeconomy. Ali’s passion is to leverage his academic and industrial international experience to develops new scientific, business collaborations and policy initiatives through strategic engagement in the global biobased space.

Works (32)

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2022 patent

Low cellulosic non-wood fiber products and methods of making the same

https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2021257948A1/en

Contributors: A. Ayoub 

patents.google.com
Source: ORCID
Added: June 2, 2023

2021 patent

Modified biopolymers and methods of producing and using the same

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10982013B2/en

Contributors: A. Ayoub , J. Bray & R. Chan

patents.google.com
Source: ORCID
Added: May 30, 2023

2021 patent

Ultra-fine starch or grain based flour composition and related methods

https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2021119532A1/en

Contributors: A. Ayoub 

patents.google.com
Source: ORCID
Added: June 2, 2023

2020 journal article

Effect of plasticizers and polymer blends for processing softwood kraft lignin as carbon fiber precursors

Cellulose, 28(2), 1039–1053.

By: A. Ayoub n , T. Treasure n, L. Hansen  n, T. Nypelö *, H. Jameel  n, S. Khan n, H. Chang n, M. Hubbe  n, R. Venditti n 

co-author countries: Sweden 🇸🇪 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Softwood kraft lignin; Extrusion; Plasticizers; Carbon fiber; Glass transition temperature; Polymer blends
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: September 20, 2022

2020 patent

Novel thickening compositions based on starch

https://patents.google.com/patent/EP3573471A1/en?inventor=Ali+Ayoub

Contributors: A. Ayoub 

patents.google.com
Source: ORCID
Added: June 2, 2023

2019 journal article

Synthesis and Characterization of Thermoresponsive Xylan Networks by Diels–Alder Reaction

ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 1(4), 856–866.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , F. Becquart *, A. Ayoub n , J. Majesté *, M. Taha *, N. Mignard *

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: biomaterials; reversible gelling; Diels-Alder chemistry; xylan; thermoreversibility
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 19, 2019

2018 book

Biomass extrusion and reaction technologies : principles to practices and future potential

Ed(s): A. Ayoub  & L. Lucia

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 4, 2021

2018 chapter

Starch Extrudates as Sustainable Ingredients in Food and Non-Food Applications

In ACS Symposium Series (pp. 89–113).

By: R. Milotskyi *, C. Bliard *, R. Venditti n  & A. Ayoub n 

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: July 7, 2020

2018 journal article

Towards thermoplastic hemicellulose: Chemistry and characteristics of poly-(ε-caprolactone) grafting onto hemicellulose backbones

Materials & Design, 153, 298–307.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , A. Ayoub n , F. Prochazka*, C. Fernández-de-Alba*, N. Mignard *, M. Taha *, F. Becquart *

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Bioeconomy; Graft polymerization; Hemicellulose; Poly-(epsilon-caprolactone); Thermoplastic materials; Biodegradation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

A Review of Water-Resistant Hemicellulose-Based Materials: Processing and Applications

ChemSusChem, 10(2), 305–323.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , M. Hubbe n, M. Taha *, F. Becquart * & A. Ayoub n 

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: biomass; hemicellulose; hydrophobicity; process chemistry; water chemistry
MeSH headings : Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Polysaccharides / chemistry; Polysaccharides / isolation & purification; Water / chemistry
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Fundamental Science and Applications for Biomaterials

Ayoub, A. S., & Lucia, L. A. (2017, September 8). Introduction to Renewable Biomaterials, pp. 39–62.

By: A. Ayoub n  & L. Lucia *

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2017 journal article

Hemicellulose extraction and characterization for applications in paper coatings and adhesives

Industrial Crops and Products, 107, 370–377.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , A. Quick n, M. Taha *, N. Mignard *, F. Becquart *, A. Ayoub n 

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Biomass; Hemicelluloses; Alkaline extraction; Lignin; Plasticization effect; Coating
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 book

Introduction to Renewable Biomaterials

Ed(s): A. Ayoub*  & L. Lucia

Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2017 journal article

Polysaccharides and lignin based hydrogels with potential pharmaceutical use as a drug delivery system produced by a reactive extrusion process

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 104, 564–575.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , N. Mignard *, M. Taha *, F. Becquart * & A. Ayoub n 

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Natural polymers; Hydrogels; Controlled drug delivery; pH sensitivity; Reactive extrusion
MeSH headings : Buffers; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Drug Design; Hydrogels / chemistry; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Lignin / chemistry; Polysaccharides / chemistry; Starch / chemistry
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Engineering physical and chemical properties of softwood kraft lignin by fatty acid substitution

Industrial Crops and Products, 89, 128–134.

By: S. Pawar n, R. Venditti n , H. Jameel n, H. Chang n & A. Ayoub n 

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Lignin; Softwood; Wood products; Fatty acid; Glass transition; Melting
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Melt extrusion of polyethylene nanocomposites reinforced with nanofibrillated cellulose from cotton and wood sources

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132(17).

By: N. Farahbakhsh n, P. Roodposhti n, A. Ayoub n , R. Venditti n  & J. Jur n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: biomaterials; extrusion; structure; property relations
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Development of an acetylation reaction of switchgrass hemicellulose in ionic liquid without catalyst

Industrial Crops and Products, 44, 306–314.

By: A. Ayoub n , R. Venditti n , J. Pawlak n , H. Sadeghifar n & A. Salam n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Hemicellulose; Ionic liquid; Acetylation; Switchgrass; Extraction
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effect of irradiation on the composition and thermal properties of softwood kraft lignin and styrene grafted lignin

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(1), n/a-n/a.

By: A. Ayoub n , R. Venditti n , H. Jameel n & H. Chang n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: cellulose and other wood products; biomaterials; crosslinking; irradiation; lignin; glass transition temperature
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Enhanced absorbent products incorporating cellulose and its derivatives: A review

BioResources, 8(4), 6556–6629.

By: M. Hubbe*, A. Ayoub* , J. Daystar*, R. Venditti*  & J. Pawlak* 

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Ethanol precipitation of hetero-polysaccharide material from hardwood by alkaline extraction prior to the Kraft cooking process

BioResources, 8(4), 5319–5332.

By: D. Longue*, A. Ayoub n , R. Venditti n , H. Jameel n, J. Colodette* & H. Chang n

co-author countries: Brazil 🇧🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Novel Hemicellulose–Chitosan Biosorbent for Water Desalination and Heavy Metal Removal

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 1(9), 1102–1109.

By: A. Ayoub n , R. Venditti n , J. Pawlak n , A. Salam n & M. Hubbe n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Hemicellulose extraction; Chitosan; Desalination; Heavy metals; Penetic acid
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

The effect of low shear on the development of fortified extruded rice products

Starch - Stärke, 65(5-6), 517–526.

By: A. Ayoub* , Y. Liu *, D. Miller* & S. Rizvi *

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2012 journal article

Combined Application of Extrusion and Irradiation Technologies: A Strategy Oriented for Green and Cost-Effective Chemistry

BioResources, 8(1), 3–5.

By: A. Ayoub n , R. Venditti n , J. Pawlak n  & V. Massardier *

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

The effect of γ-Irradiation and reactive extrusion on the structure and properties of polycarbonate and starch blends: A work oriented to the recycling of thermoplastic wastes

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 127(5), 4168–4176.

By: A. Vignon*, A. Ayoub*  & V. Massardier *

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷
Source: ORCID
Added: May 30, 2023

2010 journal article

Reactive supercritical fluid extrusion for development of moisture resistant starch-based foams

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 120(4), 2242–2250.

By: A. Ayoub*  & S. Rizvi *

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2009 journal article

An Overview on the Technology of Cross-Linking of Starch for Nonfood Applications

Journal of Plastic Film &Amp; Sheeting, 25(1), 25–45.

By: A. Ayoub*  & S. Rizvi *

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
Source: ORCID
Added: May 30, 2023

2009 journal article

Development of Cross-Linked Starch Microcellular Foam by Solvent Exchange and Reactive Supercritical Fluid Extrusion

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 111(6), 2917–2929.

By: S. Patel n, R. Venditti n , J. Pawlak n , A. Ayoub*  & S. Rizvi *

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: biopolymers; density; foam extrusion; gels; hydrophilic polymers
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Properties of supercritical fluid extrusion-based crosslinked starch extrudates

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 107(6), 3663–3671.

By: A. Ayoub*  & S. Rizvi *

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2006 journal article

Atomic Force Microscopy Investigation of Disorder Process on Rice Starch Granule Surface

Starch - Stärke, 58(9), 475–479.

By: A. Ayoub* , T. Ohtani* & S. Sugiyama*

co-author countries: Japan 🇯🇵
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2004 journal article

Study of the Thermoplastic Wheat Starch Cationisation Reaction under Molten Condition

STARCH - ST�RKE, 56(11), 513–519.

By: A. Ayoub* , F. Berzin, L. Tighzert & C. Bliard *

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2003 journal article

Cationisation of Glycerol Plasticised Wheat Starch under Microhydric Molten Conditions

Starch - Stärke, 55(7), 297–303.

By: A. Ayoub*  & C. Bliard *

co-author countries: France 🇫🇷
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2003 journal article

Enzymatic degradation of hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium wheat starches

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 32(3-5), 209–216.

By: A. Ayoub* , S. Gruyer & C. Bliard

MeSH headings : Amylases / metabolism; Glucan 1,4-alpha-Glucosidase / metabolism; Isoamylase / metabolism; Kinetics; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Plastics / chemistry; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry; Starch / chemistry; Starch / metabolism; Triticum / chemistry; Viscosity
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

Employment

Updated: October 12th, 2023 17:33

2023 - present

Primient Decatur, Illinois, US
Director of Business Development Strategy and Planning Industrial Ingredients

2011 - present

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Adjunct Assoc Professor College of Natural Resources

2022 - 2023

Louis Dreyfus Corp Livermore, CA, US
Director Innovation

2016 - 2022

Archer Daniels Midland Co James R Randall Research Center Decatur, IL, US
Manager Science & Technology

2015 - 2016

Sappi North America Boston, MA, US

Education

Updated: October 12th, 2023 17:35

Harvard University Cambridge, US
Graduate Certificate Degree, Innovation Management

2006 - 2009

Cornell University Ithaca, NY, US
Post-Doctoral Student College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

2001 - 2004

Universite de Reims Champagne-Ardenne UFR de Medecine Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, FR
PhD Macromolecules Chemistry

Université de Haute-Alsace Ecole nationale superieure de chimie de Mulhouse Mulhouse, FR
Master of Engineering