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Chen, L. F., & Xu, Q. 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, 0. 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, 0. 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, 0. 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. 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, 0. 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, 0. Regeneration of natural cellulose from cellulose solution. U.S. Patent No. Invention Disclosure. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Xu, Q., & Chen, L. (1999). UV spectrum and structure of zinc-cellulose complexes in zinc chloride solution. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 71, 1441-1446.

Cao, N., Xu, Q., & Chen, L. (1996). Enzymatic hydrolysis of corn starch after extraction of corn oil with ethanol. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 57/58, 39-47.

Cao, N., Xu, Q., & Chen, L. (1995). Acid hydrolysis of cellulose in zinc chloride solution. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 51/52, 21-28.

Cao, N., Xu, Q., Gong, C., & Chen, L. (1994). Cellulose hydrolysis using zinc chloride as a solvent and catalyst. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 45/46, 515-520.

Xu, Q., & Chen, L. (1994). Characterization of cellulose film prepared from zinc-cellulose complexes. Biomass and Bioenergy, 6, 415-417.

Xu, Q., Chen, Y., Nelson, P., & Chen, L. (1993). Inhibition of the browning reaction by malto-dextrin in freshly ground apples. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 16, 407-419.

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., Campanella, O., & 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.