Works (14)

Updated: August 14th, 2023 21:16

2012 article

Recent advances in biopolymers and biopolymer-based nanocomposites for food packaging materials

CRC Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol. 52, pp. 426–442.

By: X. Tang*, P. Kumar n, S. Alavi* & K. Sandeep n

MeSH headings : Biopolymers / chemistry; Biopolymers / metabolism; Dietary Carbohydrates / analysis; Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism; Dietary Proteins / analysis; Dietary Proteins / metabolism; Food Packaging / trends; Nanocomposites / chemistry; Polyesters / chemistry; Polyesters / metabolism; Polyhydroxyalkanoates / chemistry; Polyhydroxyalkanoates / metabolism; Polyvinyl Alcohol / chemistry; Silicates / chemistry
TL;DR: The paper will discuss the various techniques that have been used for developing cost-effective biodegradable packaging materials with optimum mechanical strength and oxygen and moisture barrier properties. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 review

A Review of Experimental and Modeling Techniques to Determine Properties of Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 76(1), E2–E14.

By: P. Kumar n, K. Sandeep*, S. Alavi & V. Truong*

author keywords: bio-nanocomposites; characterization of properties; experimental techniques; mathematical modeling
MeSH headings : Biopolymers / chemistry; Chemical Phenomena; Food Packaging; Mechanical Phenomena; Models, Chemical; Nanocomposites / chemistry; Nanotechnology
TL;DR: Mathematical modeling of mechanical and barrier properties of bio-nanocomposites using analytical micromechanics is described to help in better understanding the mechanism for much improved properties ofBio-nanomposites. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Preparation and characterization of bio-nanocomposite films based on soy protein isolate and montmorillonite using melt extrusion

JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING, 100(3), 480–489.

By: P. Kumar n, K. Sandeep n, S. Alavi*, V. Truong* & R. Gorga n

author keywords: Bio-nanocomposite films; Soy protein isolate; Montmorillonite; Extrusion; Structural characterization; Mechanical properties; Water vapor permeability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Continuous Flow Microwave-Assisted Processing and Aseptic Packaging of Purple-Fleshed Sweetpotato Purees

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 73(9), E455–E462.

By: L. Steed n, V. Truong n, J. Simunovic n, K. Sandeep n, P. Kumar n, G. Cartwright n, K. Swartzel n

author keywords: anthocyanins; antioxidant capacity; aseptic processing; Ipomoea batatas; microwave sterilization; sweetpotato purees; total phenolics
MeSH headings : Clostridium botulinum / radiation effects; Color; Colorimetry; Food Handling / methods; Food Microbiology; Food Preservation / methods; Humans; Hypertension / prevention & control; Ipomoea batatas / radiation effects; Microwaves; Product Packaging / methods; Product Packaging / standards; Sterilization / methods
TL;DR: Overall, high-quality retention can be obtained by microwave processing and aseptic packaging of PFSP purees so that they can be used as functional food ingredients. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Dielectric properties of pumpable food materials at 915 MHz

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES, 11(3), 508–518.

By: P. Coronel n, J. Simunovic n, K. Sandeep n & P. Kumar n

author keywords: dielectric properties; microwave heating; pumpable foods
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Thermophysical and dielectric properties of salsa con queso and its vegetable ingredients at sterilization temperatures

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES, 11(1), 112–126.

By: P. Kumar n, P. Coronel n, J. Simunovic n & K. Sandeep n

author keywords: aseptic processing; microwave heating; salsa con queso; multiphase foods; thermophysical properties; dielectric properties
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Feasibility of aseptic processing of a low-acid multiphase food product (salsa con queso) using a continuous flow microwave system

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 72(3), E121–E124.

By: P. Kumar n, P. Coronel n, J. Simunovic n & K. Sandeep n

author keywords: aseptic processing; dielectric properties; microwave heating; salsa con queso
MeSH headings : Consumer Behavior; Consumer Product Safety; Feasibility Studies; Food Handling / instrumentation; Food Handling / methods; Food Preservation / methods; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Solanum lycopersicum; Microwaves; Temperature; Time Factors
TL;DR: The study showed the feasibility of aseptic processing of salsa con queso using a continuous flow microwave system and showed a narrow temperature distribution between the center and the wall of the tube. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Feasibility of utilizing bioindicators for testing microbial inactivation in sweetpotato purees processed with a continuous-flow microwave system

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 72(5), E235–E242.

By: T. Brinley, C. Stam, V. Truong*, P. Coronel*, P. Kumar*, J. Simunovic*, K. Sandeep*, G. Cartwright* ...

author keywords: aseptic; bloindicators; continuous-flow; microwave; purees
MeSH headings : Bacillus / growth & development; Bacillus subtilis / growth & development; Colony Count, Microbial; Feasibility Studies; Food Contamination / analysis; Food Handling / methods; Food Microbiology; Hot Temperature; Ipomoea batatas / microbiology; Microwaves; Reproducibility of Results; Sensitivity and Specificity; Spores, Bacterial; Sterilization / methods; Time Factors
TL;DR: This study presents the first report suggesting that bioindicators such as the flexible, food-grade plastic pouches can be used for microbial validation of commercial sterilization in aseptic processing of foods using a continuous-flow microwave system. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Measurement of dielectric properties of pumpable food materials under static and continuous flow conditions

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 72(4), E177–E183.

By: P. Kumar n, P. Coronel n, J. Simunovic n, V. Truong n & K. Sandeep n

author keywords: continuous flow; microwave heating; multiphase product; sterilization
MeSH headings : Animals; Daucus carota; Electric Impedance; Food Analysis / methods; Food Handling / methods; Food Preservation / methods; Food Technology / methods; Hot Temperature; Solanum lycopersicum; Microwaves; Milk; Peas; Radio Waves; Spectrum Analysis / methods; Sterilization / instrumentation; Sterilization / methods; Temperature; Viscosity
TL;DR: The results from this study suggest that, for a multiphase product, dielectric properties measured under continuous flow conditions should be used for designing a continuous flow microwave heating system. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Overcoming issues associated with the scale-up of a continuous flow microwave system for aseptic processing of vegetable purees

FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 41(5), 454–461.

By: P. Kumar n, P. Coronel*, V. Truong n, J. Simunovic n, K. Swartzel n, K. Sandeep n, G. Cartwright n

author keywords: aseptic processing; microwave heating; vegetable purees; scale-up
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Sterilization solutions for aseptic processing using a continuous flow microwave system

JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING, 85(4), 528–536.

By: P. Coronel*, J. Simunovic n, K. Sandeep n, G. Cartwright n & P. Kumar n

author keywords: microwave heating; aseptic processing; dielectric properties; sterilization solution
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 review

A survey of simulated annealing as a tool for single and multiobjective optimization

[Review of ]. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 57(10), 1143–1160.

By: B. Suman & P. Kumar

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Methods for processing tantalum films of controlled microstructures and properties

JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A, 24(5), 1948–1954.

By: J. Narayan n, V. Bhosle n, A. Tiwari n, A. Gupta n, P. Kumar* & R. Wu

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

An analytical model for fluid flow and heat transfer in a micro-heat pipe of polygonal shape

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER, 48(21-22), 4498–4509.

By: B. Suman* & P. Kumar n

author keywords: micro-heat pipe; capillary forces; critical heat input; dry-out length; analytical model
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: August 6, 2018

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