University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Enzymatic Modification Process for Functional Egg Protein and Peptide Ingredients

Scalable enzymatic modification process that transforms egg white, yolk, and whole-egg powders into differentiated protein ingredients. Using food-grade enzymes under mild conditions, it improves solubility, thermal stab...

Non-intrusive acoustic sensing for real-time heat flux, flow regime, and fault detection in liquid cooling

WHAT IT IS A bolt-on sensing system that infers the thermal state inside an operating liquid-cooled system from the sound it makes. A wideband acoustic emission (AE) sensor mounts on the outside of the wall or housing. M...

Mycoprotein production from pectin side streams using enzyme-assisted fermentation

A consolidated bioprocess that converts pectin-rich side streams such as citrus peel and apple pomace into protein-rich mycoprotein via enzymatic hydrolysis and controlled fermentation. Food-grade cellulase and pectinase...

Water-dispersed antimicrobial microgel with copper(II) complex for low-cytotoxicity infection control

Microgel dispersions embedding a bimolecular copper(II) complex offer a potent alternative to quaternary ammonium antimicrobials. Preliminary data show bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus aureus in under 5 minut...

Hybrid recycling approaches for PLA, PHA, and related composite blended films

Research program developing improved PLA-PHA blended films with enhanced barrier and mechanical properties, paired with hybrid enzymatic-chemical depolymerization for monomer recovery and repolymerization to enable circu...

Functionalized polyurethane foam composites for enhanced surface and oil cleaning

Superhydrophobic, recyclable polyurethane foam composites for oil spill remediation and industrial surface cleaning. Combines polysiloxane modification, graphene oxide or lignin fillers, nanoparticle reinforcement, and l...

Lignocellulose-based multilayer films for compostable moisture and oxygen barrier packaging

Compostable multilayer food packaging films combining lignocellulose composites with surface-grafted polymer brushes and aluminum oxide coatings to achieve high-barrier performance. Targets reduced wettability and oxygen...

Zwitterionic and polyelectrolyte materials for water hardness reduction

Ion-responsive polymer beads and membranes bearing both cationic and anionic groups that simultaneously capture calcium and carbonate ions to soften water. The technology offers tunable ion removal capacity through contr...

Method for producing high-purity soy protein isolate using enzymatic and fermentation processes

Innovative method combines enzymatic hydrolysis and lactic fermentation to produce high-purity soy protein isolate with improved flavor. This water-based process reduces off-flavors and eliminates harsh chemicals, offeri...

Electrostatic separation method for soy protein concentrate

Innovative tribo-electrostatic separation method to produce high-protein soy fractions using pH-induced particle charging for enhanced separation efficiency.