Richard Arthur Venditti

A modeling framework to identify environmentally greener and lower-cost pathways of nanomaterials

Lan, K., Wang, H. S.-H., Lee, T., Assis, C. A., Venditti, R. A., Zhu, Y., & Yao, Y. (2024, February 12). GREEN CHEMISTRY, Vol. 2.

Aquatic Aerobic Biodegradation of Commonly Flushed Materials in Aerobic Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids, Seawater, and Lakewater

BIORESOURCES, 19(1), 1150–1164.

Aquatic biodegradation of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) in polylactic acid and maleic anhydride blended fibers

JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH, 31(4).

Elucidation of temperature-induced water structuring on cellulose surfaces for environmental and energy sustainability

Barrios, N., Parra, J. G., Venditti, R. A., & Pal, L. (2024, April 1). CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, Vol. 329.

Enzyme-assisted dewatering and strength enhancement of cellulosic fibers for sustainable papermaking: A bench and pilot study

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 434.

Evaluating biomass sustainability: Why below-ground carbon sequestration matters

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 439.

Sustainable Soft Electronics Combining Recyclable Metal Nanowire Circuits and Biodegradable Gel Film Substrates

Liu, Y., Ahmad, M., Venditti, R. A., Velev, O. D., & Zhu, Y. (2024, January 15). ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, Vol. 1.

Aerobic aquatic biodegradation of bio-based and biodegradable polymers: Kinetic modeling and key factors for biodegradability

Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C., Venditti, R. A., & Pawlak, J. J. (2023, November). INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION, Vol. 185.

Aquatic Biodegradation of Poly(beta-Hydroxybutyrate) and Polypropylene Blends with Compatibilizer and the Generation of Micro- and Nano-Plastics on Biodegradation

Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C. C., Pawlak, J. J. J., Ford, E., & Venditti, R. A. A. (2023, April 3). JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, Vol. 4.

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Premium and Ultra Hygiene Tissue Products in the United States

BIORESOURCES, 18(2), 4006–4031.

Environmental sustainability perception toward obvious recovered waste content in paper-based packaging: An online and in-person survey best-worst scaling experiment

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 188.

Fluffy, Fluffier, and Fluffiest: Creating and Testing Biodegradable Starch Packing Peanuts

Mccance, K. R., Topliceanu, A. M., Echeverria, D., Mcalexander, S. L., Blanchard, M. R., & Venditti, R. A. (2023, September 11). JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, Vol. 9.

Innovation in lignocellulosics dewatering and drying for energy sustainability and enhanced utilization of forestry, agriculture, and marine resources - A review

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 318, 102936.

Observing Microplastics in the Environment through Citizen-Science-Inspired Laboratory Investigations

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 100(5), 2067–2079.

Redesigning the appearance of recycled containers for packaging applications: The effect of paper waste physicochemical properties on the performance of paperboards with obvious recycled content

Chacon, L., Lavoine, N., & Venditti, R. A. (2023, February 8). PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, Vol. 2.

Survivability of Salmonella Typhimurium (ATCC 14208) and Listeria innocua (ATCC 51742) on lignocellulosic materials for paper packaging

HELIYON, 9(3).

Using Activity Theory to understand the interactions of a university interdisciplinary team of scientists and science educators

McCance, K. R., Teeter, S. D., Blanchard, M. R., & Venditti, R. A. (2023, February 10). STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION, Vol. 2.

A Statistically Designed Evaluation of Nanocellulose, Refining and Cationic Starch on the Properties of Linerboard from Recycled Old Corrugated Containers (OCC)

BIORESOURCES, 17(4), 6875–6899.

Carbohydrate-based nanostructured catalysts: applications in organic transformations

MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY, 24.

Carbon Footprint of Bleached Softwood Fluff Pulp: Detailed Process Simulation and Environmental Life Cycle Assessment to Understand Carbon Emissions

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 10(28), 9029–9040.

Developing Alternative, High-Absorbency Brown Fibers: Tissue Paper from Upcycled Corrugated Packaging Waste to Meet New Consumer Trends

Zambrano, F., Marquez, R., Vera, R., Jameel, H., Venditti, R., & Gonzalez, R. (2022, September 27). ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, Vol. 9.

Effect of ash in paper sludge on enzymatic hydrolysis

Biomass and Bioenergy, 165, 106567.

High-performance sustainable tissue paper from agricultural residue: a case study on fique fibers from Colombia

Kumar, R., Zambrano, F., Peszlen, I., Venditti, R., Pawlak, J., Jameel, H., & Gonzalez, R. (2022, June 28). CELLULOSE, Vol. 6.

Investigating the Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Intentions of Historically Underrepresented Science and Engineering Undergraduates Engaged in an Academic and Internship Program

Sustainability, 14(3), 1486.

Materials challenges and opportunities to address growing micro/ nanoplastics pollution: a review of thermochemical upcycling

[Review of ]. MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY, 20.

Microfiber shedding from nonwoven materials including wipes and meltblown nonwovens in air and water environments

Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C., Venditti, R. A., Frazier, R., Zambrano, F., Gonzalez, R. W., & Pawlak, J. J. (2022, April 14). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, Vol. 4.

Nanoparticles and essential oils with antiviral activity on packaging and surfaces: An overview of their selection and application

Marquez, R., Zwilling, J., Zambrano, F., Tolosa, L., Marquez, M. E., Venditti, R., … Gonzalez, R. (2022, July 21). JOURNAL OF SURFACTANTS AND DETERGENTS, Vol. 7.

Process Simulation-Based Life Cycle Assessment of Dissolving Pulps

Environmental Science & Technology, 56(7), 4578–4586.

Rethinking the use of bio-based plastics to accelerate the decarbonization of our society

Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 186, 106593.

Tissue paper with reduced fiber and methods of manufacture

(Patent No. US20220064865A1). Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Tissue paper with reduced fiber and methods of manufacture

Toughened Renewable Bio-polyester Blends Achieved through Crystallization Retardation by Acetylated Cellulose Fibers

Miller, A. G., Wang, L., Gardner, D., Venditti, R. A., & Park, S. (2022, December 31). ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS, Vol. 12.

Valorization of mixed office waste as macro-, micro-, and nano-sized particles in recycled paper containerboards for enhanced performance and improved environmental perception

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 180.

A general Life Cycle Assessment framework for sustainable bleaching: A case study of peracetic acid bleaching of wood pulp

Journal of Cleaner Production, 290, 125854.

An Interdisciplinary Model to Diversify STEM Participation

An integrated techno-sustainability assessment (TSA) framework for emerging technologies

Green Chemistry, 23(4), 1700–1715.

Effect of lignocellulosic fiber composition on the aquatic biodegradation of wood pulps and the isolated cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin components: kinetic modelling of the biodegradation process

Cellulose, 28(5), 2863–2877.

Hemicellulose and Starch Citrate Chitosan Foam Adsorbents for Removal of Arsenic and Other Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water

BIORESOURCES, 16(3), 5628–5645.

Impact of dyes and finishes on the aquatic biodegradability of cotton textile fibers and microfibers released on laundering clothes: Correlations between enzyme adsorption and activity and biodegradation rates

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 165.

Impact of dyes and finishes on the microfibers released on the laundering of cotton knitted fabrics

Environmental Pollution, 272, 115998.

Measuring undergraduate students’ beliefs about and career interest in bioproducts and bioenergy

BioResources, 16(3), 5679–5693.

Micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose from virgin and recycled fibers: A comparative study of its effects on the properties of hygiene tissue paper

Carbohydrate Polymers, 254, 117430.

Modeling a Biorefinery: Converting Pineapple Waste to Bioproducts and Biofuel

Journal of Chemical Education, 98(6), 2047–2054.

Recent Developments in Polymer Nanocomposite-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Detecting Environmental Pollutants

[Review of ]. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 60(3), 1112–1136.

Study of <scp>tobacco‐derived proteins in paper coatings

Biopolymers, 112(5).

Understanding lignin micro- and nanoparticle nucleation and growth in aqueous suspensions by solvent fractionation

Green Chemistry, 23(2), 1001–1012.

Upcycling strategies for old corrugated containerboard to attain high-performance tissue paper: A viable answer to the packaging waste generation dilemma

Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 175, 105854.

Absorbency: Even more friendly toward aqueous liquids

In M. A. Hubbe, S. Rosencrance, & S. Keller (Eds.), Make Paper Products Stand Out: Strategic Use of Wet End Chemical Additives. Atlanta GA: Tappi Press.

Aerobic biodegradation in freshwater and marine environments of textile microfibers generated in clothes laundering: Effects of cellulose and polyester-based microfibers on the microbiome

Marine Pollution Bulletin, 151, 110826.

Carboxymethylation of hemicellulose isolated from poplar (Populus grandidentata) and its potential in water-soluble oxygen barrier films

Cellulose, 27(6), 3359–3377.

Do Recycled Cotton or Polyester Fibers Influence the Shedding Propensity of Fabrics during Laundering?

AATCC Journal of Research, 7(1), 32–41.

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

Cellulose, 28(2), 1039–1053.

Effects of Chemical and Morphological Structure on Biodegradability of Fibers, Fabrics, and Other Polymeric Materials

BIORESOURCES, 15(4), 9786–9833.

Evaluating Sustainable Product Alternatives by Combining Life Cycle Assessment with Full-cost Accounting: A Highway Guardrail Case Study

BIORESOURCES, 15(4), 9103–9127.

Fiber fractionation to understand the effect of mechanical refining on fiber structure and resulting enzymatic digestibility of biomass

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 117(4), 924–932.

Green Synthesis of Magnetic Nanocomposite with Iron Oxide Deposited on Cellulose Nanocrystals with Copper (Fe3O4@CNC/Cu): Investigation of Catalytic Activity for the Development of a Venlafaxine Electrochemical Sensor

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(10), 4219–4228.

Hydrothermal Carbonization of Nanofibrillated Cellulose: A Pioneering Model Study Demonstrating the Effect of Size on Final Material Qualities

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(4), 1823–1830.

Life Cycle Carbon Footprint Analysis of Pulp and Paper Grades in the United States Using Production-line-based Data and Integration

BIORESOURCES, 15(2), 3899–3914.

Sheet structural and mechanical properties and their relationship to tissue softness

Progress in Paper Physics Seminar. Presented at the Progress in Paper Physics Seminar.

Supply Chain of Waste Cotton Recycling and Reuse: A Review

AATCC Journal of Research, 7(1_suppl), 19–31.

Synthesis of Grafted Nanofibrillated Cellulose-Based Hydrogel and Study of Its Thermodynamic, Kinetic, and Electronic Properties

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 68(32), 8710–8719.

Techno-economic analysis of hemicellulose extraction from different types of lignocellulosic feedstocks and strategies for cost optimization

BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR, 14(2), 225–241.

Using micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose as a means to reduce weight of paper products: A review

BioResources, 15(2), 4553–4590.

Bi-component carbohydrate and lignin nanoparticle production from bio-refinery lignin: A rapid and green method

BioResources, 14(3), 6179–6185.

Biomass fuel pellets incorporating wax compositions

(Patent No. US20190031972A1). Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Biomass fuel pellets incorporating wax compositions

Cellulose Transparent and Flexible Films Prepared from DMAc/LiCl Solutions

BIORESOURCES, 14(4), 9021–9032.

Cellulose nanocrystal supported palladium as a novel recyclable catalyst for Ullmann coupling reactions

Cellulose, 26(8), 5015–5031.

Comparison of Wood and Non-Wood Market Pulps for Tissue Paper Application

BIORESOURCES, 14(3), 6781–6810.

Effect of Pulp Properties, Drying Technology, and Sustainability on Bath Tissue Performance and Shelf Price

BIORESOURCES, 14(4), 9410–9428.

Evaluation of Paper Straws versus Plastic Straws: Development of a Methodology for Testing and Understanding Challenges for Paper Straws

BIORESOURCES, 14(4), 8345–8363.

Hydrophobic resin treatment of hydrothermal autohydrolysate for prebiotic applications

RSC Advances, 9(55), 31819–31827.

Microfibers generated from the laundering of cotton, rayon and polyester based fabrics and their aquatic biodegradation

Marine Pollution Bulletin, 142, 394–407.

Natural Clinoptilolite/KOH: An Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for Carboxymethylation of Hemicellulose

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(27), 11680–11688.

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

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

The influence of lignin content and structure on hemicellulose alkaline extraction for non-wood and hardwood lignocellulosic biomass

Cellulose, 26(5), 3219–3230.

Using a Data-Driven Approach to Unveil Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensities of Different Pulp and Paper Products

Procedia CIRP, 80, 689–692.

Xylooligosaccharides as prebiotics from biomass autohydrolyzate

LWT, 111, 703–710.

Cellulose micro- and nanofibrils (CMNF) manufacturing - financial and risk assessment

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 12(2), 251–264.

Cover Image, Volume 12, Issue 2

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 12(2), i-i.

Effect of Mechanical Refining Energy on the Enzymatic Digestibility of Lignocellulosic Biomass

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 57(43), 14648–14655.

Effect of delignification on hemicellulose extraction from switchgrass, poplar, and pine and its effect on enzymatic convertibility of cellulose-rich residues

BioResources, 13(3), 4946–4963.

Melt Stability of Starch-Filled LDPE during Multi-Pass Extrusion Determined by Melt-Flow and Non-Isothermal Thermogravimetric Investigations

In ACS Symposium Series (pp. 115–136).

Organized youth sports and commuting behavior: The environmental impact of decentralized community sport facilities

Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 65, 387–395.

Relationship between human perception of softness and instrument measurements

BioResources, 14(1), 780–795.

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

In ACS Symposium Series (Vol. 1304, pp. 89–113).

Techno‐economic analysis of various biochemical conversion platforms for biosugar production: Trade‐offs of co‐producing biopower versus pellets for either a greenfield, repurpose, or co‐location siting context

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 12(3), 390–411.

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

Materials & Design, 153, 298–307.

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

ChemSusChem, 10(2), 305–323.

Analysis of North Carolina Forest Industry Earnings: Adapting Household-Level Data from the American Community Survey to a Social Accounting Matrix

Journal of Forestry, 116(2), 101–108.

Cellulose-Lignin Biodegradable and Flexible UV Protection Film

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(1), 625–631.

Effect of isolation method on reinforcing capability of recycled cotton nanomaterials in thermoplastic polymers

Journal of Materials Science, 52(9), 4997–5013.

Estimating the Economic Impacts Generated by Small-Scale Wood Pellet Manufacturing in Western North Carolina

Forest Products Journal, 67(3-4), 196–204.

Hemicellulose extraction and characterization for applications in paper coatings and adhesives

Industrial Crops and Products, 107, 370–377.

Introduction to Life-Cycle Assessment and Decision Making Applied to Forest Biomaterials

In A. Ayoub & L. Lucia (Eds.), Introduction to Renewable Biomaterials: First Principles and Concepts (pp. 141–178).

Multi-attribute uncertainty analysis of the life cycle of lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuel production

Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining: BIOFPR, 11(2), 269–280.