Qin Xu
Department of Food Sciences
- Research Asst Professor Food Science
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Education
Ph.D. 1996, Food Chemistry, Purdue University
M.S. 1991, Food Chemistry, Purdue University
B.S.: 1988, Food Science, Purdue University
Associate Degree: 1986, Biology, Beijing Teachers College, China
Research
Biomass conversation and utilization
Developing value-added agricultural materials
Developing novel processing techniques that are environmental friendly and economically feasible
Understanding the functionality and application of biomaterials |
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Patents
Chen, L. F., & Xu, Q. (2012). Environmentally friendly and economically feasible process of manufacturing ethanol from corn and other starchy raw materials. U.S. Patent No. China ZI 2007 1 0127839 1. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chen, L. F., & Xu, Q. (2010). Chen-Xu method for conversion of Cellulosic feed stock to ethanol. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Xu, Q., Chen, L. F., & Ferruzzi, M. (2006). Production of edible oil containing high levels of carotenoids from grains and oil seeds. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chen, L. F., Xu, Q., & Hamaker, B. (2004). Method for producing a material having an increased solubility in alcohol. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chen, L. F., Xu, Q., & Hamaker, B. (2003). Production of thermoplastic material from corn and thereon production of corn syrup. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chen, L. F., & Xu, Q. (2002). Chitosan and methods of producing same. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chen, L. F., Xu, Q., & Nelson, P. (2000). Improvement of food qualities by simultaneous heating/cooling and maceration of fruit and vegetable using a continuous high shear processor. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chen, L. F., Xu, Q., & Ni, J. (1999). Regeneration of natural cellulose from cellulose solution. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Selected Publications
Trinetta, V., Vaid, R., Xu, Q., Linton, R., & Morgan, M. (2012). Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat food processing equipment by chlorine dioxide gas. Food Control, 26, 357-362. Moussa, M., Xu, Q., Chen, L. F., Campanella, O. H., & Hamaker, B. (2011). High-quality instant sorghum porridge flours for the West African market using continuous processor cooking. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 46, 2344-2350. Xu, Q., & Chen, L. F. (1999). UV spectrum and structure of zinc-cellulose complexes in zinc chloride solution. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 71, 1441-1446. Cao, N. J., Xu, Q., & Chen, L. F. (1996). Enzymatic hydrolysis of corn starch after extraction of corn oil with ethanol. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 57/58, 39-47. Cao, N. J., Xu, Q., & Chen, L. F. (1995). Acid hydrolysis of cellulose in zinc chloride solution. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 51/52, 21-28. Cao, N. J., Xu, Q., Gong, C. S., & Chen, L. F. (1994). Cellulose hydrolysis using zinc chloride as a solvent and catalyst. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 45/46, 515-520. Xu, Q., & Chen, L. F. (1994). Characterization of cellulose film prepared from zinc-cellulose complexes. Biomass and Bioenergy, 6, 415-417. Xu, Q., Chen, Y. J., Nelson, P. E., & Chen, L. F. (1993). Inhibition of the browning reaction by malto-dextrin in freshly ground apples. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 16, 407-419.
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