Dr. Preeti Tyagi currently works with the Global sustainable packaging development team at Mars-Wrigley, Chicago. Preeti's current work focuses on finding sustainable solution for food packaging based on bio-based polymers and alternate fibers. Earlier she has been doing research in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Chemistry and Flow Chemistry. The principle research projects focused on Nanocellulose based barrier and antimicrobial coatings, nanocellulose production, thermo-responsive materials.

Works (24)

Updated: July 9th, 2023 21:15

2022 review

A Critical Review of the Performance and Soil Biodegradability Profiles of Biobased Natural and Chemically Synthesized Polymers in Industrial Applications

[Review of ]. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 56(4), 2071–2095.

By: P. Tyagi n, S. Agate n, O. Velev n, L. Lucia n & L. Pal n

author keywords: biodegradation; biopolymers; bioplastics; uv stability; packaging; sustainability
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental; Biopolymers / chemistry; Biopolymers / metabolism; Plastics; Polymers; Soil
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: January 26, 2022

2022 article

Evidence for antimicrobial activity in hemp hurds and lignin-containing nanofibrillated cellulose materials

Tyagi, P., Gutierrez, J. N., Lucia, L. A., Hubbe, M. A., & Pal, L. (2022, April 29). CELLULOSE, Vol. 4.

By: P. Tyagi n, J. Gutierrez n, L. Lucia n, M. Hubbe n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Hemp hurds; Autohydrolysis process; Lignin containing nanofibrillated cellulose; Cannabinoids; Sustainable antimicrobial coatings; Nature-derived biodegradable films
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 10, 2022

2021 review

Advances in barrier coatings and film technologies for achieving sustainable packaging of food products-A review

[Review of ]. TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 115, 461–485.

By: P. Tyagi n, K. Salem n, M. Hubbe n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Bio-based materials; Biopolymers; Barrier coatings; Food packaging; Single-use plastics; Recycling
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: June 26, 2021

2021 journal article

Hydrothermal and mechanically generated hemp hurd nanofibers for sustainable barrier coatings/films

Industrial Crops and Products.

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2021 journal article

Hydrothermal and mechanically generated hemp hurd nanofibers for sustainable barrier coatings/films

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, 168.

By: P. Tyagi n, J. Gutierrez n, V. Nathani n, L. Lucia n, O. Rojas*, M. Hubbe n, L. Pal n

author keywords: Hemp hurds; Lignin-containing cellulose nanofibers; Barrier coatings; Biodegradable films; Circular economy; Sustainability
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: May 10, 2021

2020 journal article

Ecofriendly and Innovative Processing of Hemp Hurds Fibers for Tissue and Towel Paper

BIORESOURCES, 15(1), 706–720.

By: V. Naithani n, P. Tyagi n, H. Jameel n, L. Lucia n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Industrial hemp fibers; Hemp hurds; Autohydrolysis; Carbonate hydrolysis; High yield kraft pulping; Tissue and towels papers; Sustainable brown tissue and towels
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 20, 2020

2020 journal article

Highly tunable bioadhesion and optics of 3D printable PNIPAm/cellulose nanofibrils hydrogels

Carbohydrate Polymers, 234, 115898.

By: X. Sun n, P. Tyagi n, S. Agate n, M. McCord n, L. Lucia n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Stimuli-responsive materials; Tunable transparency; Switchable bioadhesion; Hydrogels; Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs); Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm); Inverted stereolithography; 3D printing
MeSH headings : Acrylic Resins / chemistry; Adhesives / chemistry; Cellulose / chemistry; Hydrogels / chemistry; Nanofibers / chemistry; Optics and Photonics; Particle Size; Printing, Three-Dimensional; Surface Properties
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: March 10, 2020

2020 journal article

Innovating Generation of Nanocellulose from Industrial Hemp by Dual Asymmetric Centrifugation

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(4), 1850–1858.

By: S. Agate n, P. Tyagi n, V. Naithani n, L. Lucia n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Cellulose nanofibers; Lignin-containing cellulose micro and nanofibers; Autohydrolysis; Hemp hurds; Dual asymmetric centrifuge; Green chemistry
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: April 20, 2020

2019 journal article

Citrus-based hydrocolloids: A water retention aid and rheology modifier for paper coatings

July 2019, 18(7), 443–450.

By: P. Tyagi*, M. Joyce*, S. Agate*, M. Hubbe* & L. Pal*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 26, 2019

2019 journal article

Nanocellulose-based multilayer barrier coatings for gas, oil, and grease resistance

Carbohydrate Polymers, 206, 281–288.

By: P. Tyagi n, L. Lucia n, M. Hubbe n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Cellulose nanocrystals; Cellulose nanofibers; Fluorochemicals; Multilayer coatings; Barrier coatings; Oil and grease resistance; Oxygen transmission rate
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: December 31, 2018

2019 conference paper

Progress in barrier coating technology for paper-based food packaging

Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2019, 1, 180–208. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85096653001&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: P. Tyagi, L. Lucia, M. Hubbe & L. Pal

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2019 journal article

Unique thermo-responsivity and tunable optical performance of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-cellulose nanocrystal hydrogel films

Carbohydrate Polymers, 208, 495–503.

By: X. Sun n, P. Tyagi n, S. Agate n, L. Lucia n, M. McCord n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide); Cellulose nanocrystals; Hydrogels; Thermal responsive; Transparency
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 28, 2019

2018 journal article

High performance nanocellulose-based composite coatings for oil and grease resistance

Cellulose, 25(6), 3377–3391.

By: P. Tyagi n, M. Hubbe n, L. Lucia n & L. Pal n

author keywords: Nanocellulose; Nanocrystals; Nanofibrils; Nanoclays; Biodegradable coatings; WVTR; Gas barrier; Oil and grease resistance; Sustainable packaging
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

High-Strength Antibacterial Chitosan–Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Tissue Paper

Langmuir, 35(1), 104–112.

By: P. Tyagi n, R. Mathew n, C. Opperman n, H. Jameel n, R. Gonzalez n, L. Lucia n, M. Hubbe n, L. Pal n

MeSH headings : Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry; Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology; Bacteria / drug effects; Cellulose / chemistry; Cellulose / pharmacology; Chitosan / chemistry; Chitosan / pharmacology; Flexural Strength; Humans; Nanocomposites / chemistry; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Paper; Water / chemistry
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 28, 2019

2018 conference paper

Highly green and favorable energetics for generating non-wood fibers for tissue production

Tissue Conference and Expo 2018: In the Heart of the North American Tissue Industry, 11–26. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85071086740&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: V. Naithani, P. Tyagi, L. Lucia, L. Pal, H. Jameel & R. Gonzalez

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2018 conference paper

Novel approaches to paper surface treatment for high-speed inkjet production printing

Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2018, 3, 1598–1610. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85060391507&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: S. Agate, P. Tyagi, L. Pal & L. Lucia

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2017 conference paper

Effects of montmorillonite, kaolinite, protein, and AKD on nanocellulose-based barrier coatings for packaging

Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2017: Renew, Rethink, Redefine the Future, 2, 837–852. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85041503833&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: P. Tyagi, L. Pal & M. Hubbe

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2017 journal article

Nanocellulose in thin films, coatings, and plies for packaging applications: A review

BioResources, 12(1), 2143–2233.

By: M. Hubbe n, A. Ferrer*, P. Tyagi n, Y. Yin n, C. Salas n, L. Pal n, O. Rojas n

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2017 journal article

Nanocellulose in thin films, coatings, and plies for packaging applications: A review

BioResources. https://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/11063

Source: ORCID
Added: March 15, 2021

2017 review

Nanocellulose in thin films, coatings, and plies for packaging applications: a review

[Review of ]. BioResources, 12(1), 2143–2233.

By: M. Hubbe, A. Ferrer, P. Tyagi, Y. Yin, C. Salas, L. Pal, O. Rojas

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

2017 journal article

Rheology of nanocellulose-rich aqueous suspensions: A review

BioResources, 12(4), 9556–9661.

By: M. Hubbe n, P. Tayeb n, M. Joyce n, P. Tyagi n, M. Kehoe n, K. Dimic-Misic*, L. Pal n

Source: ORCID
Added: May 13, 2021

2017 journal article

Rheology of nanocellulose-rich aqueous suspensions: A review

BioResources. https://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_12_4_9556_Hubbe_Rheology_Nanocellulose_Aqueous_Suspension

Source: ORCID
Added: March 15, 2021

2016 journal article

Factors influencing polymeric granule-assisted dispersion of ultraviolet ink

TAPPI Journal.

Source: ORCID
Added: March 15, 2021

2013 journal article

Immunopotentiating Effects of Centella asiatica (Linn.) in Chicken lymphocytes Culture System

Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology.

Source: ORCID
Added: March 15, 2021

Employment

Updated: October 22nd, 2020 22:15

2019 - present

Mars-Wrigley Chicago, Illinois, US
Sr. Engineer Global Breakthrough Packaging

2019 - 2019

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Postdoctoral fellow Forest Biomaterials

2016 - 2019

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Research Assistant Forest Biomaterial

Education

Updated: October 23rd, 2020 00:03

2016 - 2019

North carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
PhD Forest Biomaterials

2012 - 2014

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Roorkee, Uttarakhand, IN
Master of Technology Pulp & Paper technology

2013 - 2014

Technische Universität Dresden Dresden, Sachsen, DE
Master's Dissertation Pulp & Paper Technology

2008 - 2012

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, IN
Bachelor of Technology Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering