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Lokendra Pal

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                1. Kumar, L., Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2025). Innovations in Edible Packaging Films, Coatings, and Antimicrobial Agents for Applications in Food Industry, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70217
                2. Barrios, N., Parra, J. G., Iza, P., Venditti, R. A., Pal, L.*, (2025). Density Functional Theory Study of the Cellobiose Model System for Unveiling Cellulose–Water Interactions to Enhance Dewatering and Drying. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpca.5c01596
                3. Barrios, N., Marquez, R., Trovagunta, R., Tolosa, L., Suarez, A., Zambrano, F., Gonzalez, R., Pal, L., Hubbe, M.A.* (2025). Lignin self-assembly phenomena and valorization strategies for pulping, biorefining, and materials development: Part 2. Factors affecting the specificity of lignin self-assembly for industrial applications, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 342, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2025.103521.
                4. Viitala, R.*, Miettinen, M., Marquez, R., Hämäläinen, A., Karhinen, A., Barrios B.,  Gonzalez, R., Pal, L., Jameel, H., Holmberg, K. (2025). Integration of artificial intelligence and sustainable energy management in the pulp and paper industry: A path to decarbonization, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 218, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.115809.
                5. Barrios, N., Gonzalez, M., Venditti, R. Pal, L*. Synergistic cell-free enzyme cocktails for enhanced fiber matrix development: improving dewatering, strength, and decarbonization in the paper industry. Biotechnol. Biofuels Bioprod. 18, 48 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-025-02646-1 
                6. Terán, J.E., Pal, L., Spontak, R.J., Lucia, L. (2025). Chemical analyses of glycol-modified copolyester surface abrasion: Beyond the scratches from a mechanochemistry perspective. Applied Surface Science, 697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.162898
                7. Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2025). Functional barrier and recyclable packaging materials through microfibrillated cellulose bilayer composite coatings. Carbohydrate Polymers, 359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123592
                8. Arafat, K. Y., Salem, K. S., Bera, S., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2025). Surfactant-modified microfibrillated cellulose reinforcement of high-barrier sustainable packaging films. Carbohydrate Polymers, 357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123471
                9. Basak, M., Broadway, M., Lewis, J., Starkey, H., Bloomquist, M., Peszlen, Davis, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2025). A Critical Review of Industrial Fiber Hemp Anatomy, Agronomic Practices, and Valorization into Sustainable Bioproducts. BioResources, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.20.2.Basak
                10. Jashi, N.A., Debnath, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Rahman, M.R., Salem, K. S.* (2025). Upcycling Leather and Paper Wastes to Biodegradable Materials for Packaging Displaying Excellent Multifunctional Barrier Properties. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-025-03526-3
                11. Silva, I. I., AgĂĽero, B., Barrios, N., Herrera, M., Pal, L., Pereira, J. (2025). Interfacial properties of cellulose derivatives from guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus). Journal of Surfactants and Detergents. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsde.12853
                12. Hasan, M., Mozumder, D., Sams, S.U., Palit, J., Arafat, K. M. Y., Quddus, M. S., Mahmud, M., Pal, L., Lucia, L. A., Salem, K. S. (2025). Ultralow-Density Mesoporous PDMS-Doped Graphene Oxide Foam for Cyclic Oil Absorption and FOG Deposition Mitigation. ACS Applied Engineering Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaenm.5c00087
                13. Dey, M., Bera, S., Tyagi, P., Pal, L.* (2025). Mechanisms and strategic prospects of cannabinoids use: Potential applications in antimicrobial food packaging—A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70113
                14. Baral, A., Kerjee, N.R., Jashi, N.A., Emon, I., H., Basak, M., Rahman, M.,  Rahman, A.F.M.,  Rahman, M., M., Pal, L, Shahruzzaman, M., Salem, K.S. (2025). Recovery of cellulose nanocrystal from mixed office wastepaper and the development of bio-based coating matrixes with enhanced water, gas, oil, and grease resistances for packaging, RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 13188-13198, DOI: 10.1039/D5RA01516B 
                15. Debnath, M., Salem, K. S., Musten, E., Lucian, L., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2025). Renovating Recycled Fibres Using High-Shear Homogenization for Sustainable Packaging and Other Bioproducts. Packaging Technology and Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2873
                16. Jamal, M., Benkaddour, A., Pal, L., Sehaqui, H., Lucia, L., Eichhorn, S.J., Habibi, Y. (2025). Multi-scale assembly and structure-process-property relationships in nanocellulosic materials. Progress in Materials Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101430
                17. Pereira-Rojas, J., Pérez, V., Parra, J.G., Barrios, N., Muñoz, A., Castillo, J., Pal, L., Pereira, J. (2025). Interfacial behavior of neem oil (Azadirachta indica): Experimental and computational insights. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.135944
                18. Basak, M., Arafat, K., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2024). Sustainable Agro-Residue-Derived Cellulose Nanofibril Acetylation and Production of Biobased Barrier-Coated Packaging. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 12(42), 15502–15514. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c05154
                19. Kamau, D., Waceke, W., Cortada, L., Mwaura, O., Pirzada, T., Sit, T., Davis, E., Guenther, D., Mathew, R., Pal, L., Khan, S., Haukeland, S., Kisaakye, J., Opperman, C., & Coyne, D. (2024). Efficacy of banana fibre paper for the management of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, on potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Kenya. Nematology. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685411-bja10367
                20. Vera, R. E., Vivas, K.A., Forfora, N., Marquez, R., Urdaneta, I., Frazier, R., de Assis, C.A., de Assis, T., Treasure, T., Farrell, M., Ankeny, M., Saloni, D., Pal, L., Jameel, H.*, Gonzalez, R.* (2024). From waste to advanced resource: Techno-economic and life cycle assessment behind the integration of polyester recycling and glucose production to valorize fast fashion garments. Chemical Engineering Journal, 156895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.156895
                21. Sarder, R., Starrett, N., Agate, S., Pal, L.* (2024). Decarbonizing paper mill sludge waste into micro and nanofibrillated cellulose via enzyme hydrolysis and dual asymmetric centrifugation. Waste Management, 190, 197–207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2024.09.013
                22. Nikinmaa, M., Pal, L., & Hubbe, M. A. (2024). Sustainability as a driver in US and EU in paper and nonwoven sectors. BioResources, 19(4), 6964–6966. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.19.4.6964-6966
                23. Zhang, J., & Pal, L. (2024). Paper drinking straws coated with cellulose acetate and polyhydroxyalkanoates via an entropy-driven approach and natural colorants as alternatives for plastic drinking straws. BioResources, 19(3), 4043–4046. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.19.3.4043-4046
                24. Trovagunta, R., Marquez, R., Tolosa, L., Barrios, N., Zambrano, F., Suarez, A., Pal, L., Gonzalez, R., Hubbe, M.A. (2024). Lignin self-assembly phenomena and valorization strategies for pulping, biorefining, and materials development: Part 1. The physical chemistry of lignin self-assembly. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 103247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2024.103247
                25. Salem, S.K., Debnath, M., Agate, S., Arafat, K.Y., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2024). Development of multifunctional sustainable packaging from acetylated cellulose micro-nanofibrils (CMNF). Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 7, 100421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carpta.2024.100421
                26. Barrios, N., Parra, J. G., Venditti, R.A., Pal, L.* (2024). Elucidation of temperature-induced water structuring on cellulose surfaces for environmental and energy sustainability. Carbohydrate Polymers, 329, 121799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121799
                27. Agate, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2024). Sustainable bioelectronics fabrication through photo-induced swelling of green hydrogels. Materials Today Electronics, 7, 100088. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtelec.2023.100088
                28. Bang, R.S., Verster, L., Hong, H., Pal, L., Velev, O.D.* (2024). Colloidal Engineering of Microplastic Capture with Biodegradable Soft Dendritic “Microcleaners”. Langmuir, 40(11), 5923–5933. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03869
                29. Mali, M., Salem, K.S., Sarder, R., Agate, S., Mathur, K., Pal, L.* (2024). Understanding Binding of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds with Cellulose-Based Fibers and Wipes for Renewable and Sustainable Hygiene Options. Sustainability, 16(4), 1586. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16041586
                30. Barrios, N., Smith, M.M., Venditti, R.A., Pal, L.* (2023). Enzyme-assisted dewatering and strength enhancement of cellulosic fibers for sustainable papermaking: A bench and pilot study. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140094
                31. Basak, M., Gandy, E., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2023). Polymer upcycling of municipal solid cellulosic waste by tandem mechanical pretreatment and maleic acid hydrolysis. Cell Reports Physical Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2023.101689
                32. Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2023). Harnessing total chemical-free paper and packaging materials barrier properties by mechanical modification of cellulosic fibers for food security and environmental sustainability. Applied Materials Today. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2023.101973
                33. Salem, K.S., Clayson, K., Salas, M., Haque, N., Rao, R., Agate, S., Singh, A., Levis, J.W., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J.M., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2023). A critical review of existing and emerging technologies and systems to optimize solid waste management for feedstocks and energy conversion. Matter, 6, 1–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2023.08.003
                34. Salem, K.S.*, Kasera, N.K., Rahman, M.A., Jameel, H., Habibi, L., Eichhorn, S.J., French, A.D., Pal, L.*, Lucia, L.* (2023). Comparison and assessment of methods for cellulose crystallinity determination. Chemical Society Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2cs00569g
                35. Agate, S., Williams, A., Dougherty, J., Velev, O.D., Pal, L.* (2023). Polymer Color Intelligence: Effect of Materials, Instruments, and Measurement Techniques – A Review. ACS Omega. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c08252
                36. Barrios, N., Marquez, R., McDonald, J.D., Hubbe, M.A., Venditti, R.A., Pal, L.*, (2023). 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, 102936, ISSN 0001-8686, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2023.102936
                37. Salem, K.H., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, “Sustainable high-yield lignocellulosic fibers and modification technologies educing softness and strength for tissues and hygiene products for global health,” Materials Today Sustainability, V(22), 2023, 100342, ISSN 2589-2347, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100342
                38. Vera, R.E., Zambrano, F., Marquez, R., Vivas, K.A., Forfora, N., Bedard, J., Farrell, M., Ankeny, M., Pal, L., Jameel, H., Gonzalez, R., Environmentally friendly oxidation pretreatments to produce sugar-based building blocks from dyed textile wastes via enzymatic hydrolysis, Chemical Engineering Journal, V(467), 2023, 143321, ISSN 1385-8947, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.143321 .
                39. Salem, K.S., Barrios, N., Jameel, H., Pal, L*., Lucia, L.*, Computational and experimental insights into the molecular architecture of water-cellulose networks, Matter 6, 1366–1381, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2023.03.021
                40. Pirzada, T., Affokpon, A., Guenther, R.H. Mathew, R., Agate, S., Blevins, A.,  Byrd, M. V.,  Sit, T.L., Koenning, S.R., Davis, E. L., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H, Khan, S. Plant-biomass-based hybrid seed wraps mitigate yield and post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Nat Food 4, 148–159 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00695-z
                41. Terán, J. E., Pal, L., Spontak, R J., Lucia, L., Surface Mechanical Properties and Topological Characteristics of Thermoplastic Copolyesters after Precisely Controlled Abrasion, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, V15(5), 7552-7561, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c19377 
                42. Salem, K.S., Naithani, V., Jameel, H. Lucia, L, Pal, L.* (2022) A Systematic Examination of the Dynamics of Water- Cellulose Interactions on Capillary Force-Induced Fiber Collapse, Carbohydrate Polymers, 295, 119856, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119856.119856.
                43. Wang, S., Pirzada, T., Xie, W., Barbieri, E., Hossain, Q., Opperman, C. H., Pal, L., Wei, Q., Parsons, G. N., Khan, S.A. (2022) “Creating hierarchically porous banana paper-metal organic framework (MOF) composites with multifunctionality,” Applied Materials Today, Volume 28, 2022, 101517, ISSN 2352-9407, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2022.101517.
                44. Dedehouanou, H., Affokpon, A., Badou, A., Guenther, R. H., Mathew, R., Sit, T. L., Byrd, M. V., Pirzada, T., Pal, L., Khan, S. A., & Opperman, C. H. (2022). Wrap & Plant Technology: An Innovative and Cost-Effective Method for Seed Yam Treatment for Nematode Control in Fields. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 9(5). 39-59. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.95.12240.
                45. Tyagi, P., Gutierrez, J.N., Lucia, L.A., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L* (2022) Evidence for antimicrobial activity in hemp hurds and lignin-containing nanofibrillated cellulose materials, Cellulose (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-04583-w
                46. Debnath, M., Sarder, R., Pal, L., Hubbe, M. A.* (2022) Molded Pulp Products for Sustainable Packaging: Production Rate Challenges and Product Opportunities. BioResources. 2022, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p1-61. 61p
                47. Ochola, J., Cortada, L., Mwaura, O., Tariku, M., Christensen, S. A., Ng’ang’a, M., Hassanali, A., Pirzada, A., Khan, S., Pal, L., Mathew, R., Guenther, D., Davis, E., Sit, T., Coyne, D., Opperman, C., Torto, B., Wrap-and-plant technology to manage sustainably potato cyst nematodes in East Africa. Nat Sustain (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-00852-5
                48. Tyagi, P., Agate, S., Velev, O.D., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2022). A Critical Review of the Performance and Soil Biodegradability Profiles of Biobased Natural and Chemically Synthesized Polymers in Industrial Applications. Environmental Science & Technology, 56(4), 2071–2095. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c04710
                49. Starkey, H., Chenoweth, A., Johnson, C., Salem, K.S., Jameel, H., Pal, L.* (2021). Lignin-containing micro/nanofibrillated cellulose to strengthen recycled fibers for lightweight sustainable packaging solutions. Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100135
                50. Tyagi, P., Salem, K.S., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2021). Advances in barrier coatings and film technologies for achieving sustainable packaging of food products – A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 115, 461–485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.036
                51. Debnath, M., Salem, K.S., Naithani, V., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2021). Soft mechanical treatments of recycled fibers using a high-shear homogenizer for tissue and hygiene products. Cellulose, 28, 7981–7994. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04024-0
                52. Tyagi, P., Gutierrez, J.N., Nathani, V., Lucia, L.A., Rojas, O.J., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2021). Hydrothermal and mechanically generated hemp hurd nanofibers for sustainable barrier coatings/films. Industrial Crops and Products, 168, 113582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113582
                53. Gutierrez, J.N., Agate, S., Venditti, R.A., Pal, L.* (2021). Study of tobacco-derived proteins in paper coatings. Biopolymers. https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23425
                54. Bildik Dal, A.E.*, Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L., Gule, M.E. (2020). Crude Wood Rosin and Its Derivatives as Hydrophobic Surface Treatment Additives for Paper and Packaging. ACS Omega, 5(49), 31559–31566. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c03610
                55. Sun, X., Agate, S., Salem, K.S., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2020). Hydrogel-Based Sensor Networks: Compositions, Properties, and Applications—A Review. ACS Applied Bio Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.0c01011
                56. Salem, S.K., Naithani, V., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2020). Lignocellulosic Fibers from Renewable Resources Using Green Chemistry for a Circular Economy. Global Challenges. https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.202000065
                57. Sun, X., Bourham, M., Barrett, D. G., McCord, M., Pal, L.* (2020) Transparent and high barrier plasma functionalized acrylic coated cellulose triacetate films, Progress in Organic Coatings, Volume 150, January 2021, 105988, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2020.105988
                58. Sun, X., Bourham, M., Barrett, D.G., Pal, L.*, McCord, M.* (2020). Sustainable atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment of cellulose triacetate (CTA) films for electronics. Journal of Applied Physics, 128, 075302. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0013633
                59. Pirzada, T., de Farias, B.V., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Byrd, B.V., Sit, T.L., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A.* (2020). Recent Advances in Biodegradable Matrices for Active Ingredient Release in Crop Protection: Towards Attaining Sustainability in Agriculture. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 40, 121–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocis.2020.05.002
                60. de Assis, T., Pawlak, J., Pal, L., Jameel, J., Reisinger, L.W., Kavalew, D., Campbell, C., Pawlowska, L., Gonzalez, R.G.* (2020). Comparison between uncreped and creped handsheets on tissue paper properties using a creping simulator unit. Cellulose, 27(10), 5981–5999. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03163-0
                61. Agate, S., Argyropoulos, D.S., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2020). 3D Photoinduced spatiotemporal resolution of cellulose-based hydrogels for fabrication of biomedical devices. ACS Applied Bio Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.0c00517
                62. Bildik Dal, A.E., Hubbe, M.A.*, Pal, L. (2020). Cationic emulsions of maleic anhydride derivatives of oleic acid and abietic acid for hydrophobic sizing of paper. TAPPI Journal, 19(06), 281–290.
                63. Sun, X., Tyagi, P., Agate, S., McCord, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2020). Highly tunable bioadhesion and optics of 3D printable PNIPAm/cellulose nanofibrils hydrogels. Carbohydrate Polymers, 234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.115898
                64. Salem, K.S., Starkey, H.R., Pal, L.*, Lucia, L.*, Jameel, H.* (2020). The Topochemistry of Cellulose Nanofibrils as a Function of Mechanical Generation Energy. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(3), 1471–1478. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05806
                65. Sachin, A., Tyagi, P., Naithani, V., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2020). Innovating Generation of Nanocellulose from Industrial Hemp by Dual Asymmetric Centrifuge. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(4), 1850–1858. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05992
                66. Tahira, P., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Opperman, C.H., Pal, L.*, Khan, S.A.* (2020). Tailored Lignocellulose based Biodegradable Matrices with Effective Cargo Delivery for Crop Protection. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05670
                67. Yin, Y., Lucia, L.A., Pal, L., Jiang, X., Hubbe, M.A.* (2020). Lipase-catalyzed laurate esterification of cellulose nanocrystals and their use as reinforcement in PLA composites. Cellulose. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03225
                68. Geng, W., Venditti, R.V.*, Pawlak, J.J., Chang, H., Pal, L., Ford, E. (2020). Carboxymethylation of hemicellulose isolated from poplar (Populus grandidentata) and its potential in water-soluble oxygen barrier films. Cellulose, 27, 3359–3377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-02993-2
                69. Zambrano, F., Starkey, H., Wang, Y., Abbati de Assis, C., Venditti, R., Pal, L., Jameel, H., Hubbe, M.A., Rojas, O.J., Gonzalez, R.* (2020). Using Micro- and Nanofibrillated Cellulose (MNFC) as a Means to Reduce Product Weight: A Review. BioResources, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.15.2.Zambrano
                70. Naithani, V., Tyagi, P., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2020). Highly Ecofriendly and Innovative Production of Hemp Hurds Fibers for Tissue and Hygiene Bioproducts. BioResources, 15(1), 706–720. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.15.1.706-720
                71. Gutierrez, J.N., Royals, A.W., Jameel, H., Venditti, R.A., Pal, L.* (2019). Evaluation of paper straws versus plastic straws: Development of a methodology for testing and understanding challenges for paper straws. BioResources, 14(4), 8345–8363. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.14.4.8345-8363
                72. Tyagi, P., Joyce, M., Agate, S., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2019). Citrus-based hydrocolloids: A water retention aid and rheology modifier for paper coatings. TAPPI Journal, 18(7), 443–450.
                73. de Assis, T., Pawlak, J., Pal, L., Jameel, H., Venditti, R., Reisinger, L.W., Kavalew, D., Gonzalez, R.W.* (2019). Comparison of Wood and Non-Wood Market Pulps for Tissue Paper Application. BioResources, 14(3), 6781–6810. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.14.3.6781-6810
                74. Zhang, H., Sun, X., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2019). Highly conductive carbon nanotubes and flexible cellulose nanofibers composite membranes with semi-interpenetrating networks structure. Carbohydrate Polymers, 222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115013
                75. Zhang, H., Sun, X., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2019). Flexible and pressure-responsive sensors from cellulose fibers coated with multi-walled carbon nanotubes. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 1(7), 1179–1188. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.9b00182
                76. Zhang, H., Dou, C., Pal, L., Hubbe, M.A.* (2019). Review of Electrically Conductive Composites and Films Containing Cellulosic Fibers or Nanocellulose. BioResources, 14(3), 7494–7542.
                77. Sun, X., Tyagi, P., Agate, S., Lucia, L., McCord, M., Pal, L.* (2019). Unique thermo-responsivity and tunable optical performance of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-cellulose nanocrystal hydrogel films. Carbohydrate Polymers, 208, 495–503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.12.067
                78. Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M.A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2019). Nanocellulose-based multilayer barrier coatings for gas, oil, and grease resistance. Carbohydrate Polymers, 206, 281–288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.10.114
                79. Wang, Y., de Assis, T., Zambrano, F., Pal, L., Venditti, R.A., Dasmohapatra, S., Pawlak, J., Gonzalez, R.W. (2019). Relationship between Human Perception of Softness and Instrument Measurements. BioResources, 14(1), 780–795.
                80. Tyagi, P., Mathew, R., Gonzalez, R.W., Opperman, C.H., Jameel, H., Lucia, L.A., Hubbe, M.A., Pal, L.* (2018). High-Strength Antibacterial Chitosan–Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Tissue Paper. Langmuir. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b02655
                81. Joyce, M.*, Pal, L.*, Tran, T. (2018). Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based renewable packaging materials using photonic energy: A bench and pilot-scale study. TAPPI Journal, 17(10), 557–565.
                82. Rice, M.C., Pal, L.*, Gonzalez, R., Hubbe, M.A.* (2018). Wet-end addition of nanofibrillated cellulose pretreated with cationic starch to achieve paper strength with less refining and higher bulk. TAPPI Journal, 17(7), 395–403.
                83. de Assis, T., Reisinger, L.W., Dasmohapatra, S., Pawlak, J., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, Kavalew, D., Gonzalez, R.W.* (2018). Performance and Sustainability vs. the Shelf Price of Tissue Paper Kitchen Towels. BioResources, 13(2), 6868–6892.
                84. Agate, S., Joyce, M., Lucia, L.A., Pal, L.* (2018). Cellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Flexible-Hybrid Printed Electronics and Conductive Composites – A Review. Carbohydrate Polymers, 198, 249–260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.045
                85. Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M.A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2018). High-performance nanocellulose-based composite coatings for oil and grease resistance. Cellulose, 25, 3377–3393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-1810-7
                86. Joyce, M.*, Pal, L.*, Hicks, R., Agate, S., Williams, T.S., Ray, G., Fleming, P.D. (2018). Custom tailoring of conductive ink/substrate properties for increased thin film deposition of poly(dimethylsiloxane) films. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 29, 10461–10472. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-9108-y
                87. de Assis, T., Reisinger, L.W., Pal, L., Pawlak, J., Jameel, H., Gonzalez, R.W.* (2018). Understanding the Effect of Machine Technology and Cellulosic Fibers on Tissue Properties – A Review. BioResources, 13(2), 4593–4629.
                88. Abbati de Assis, C., Houtman, C., Philips, R., Bilek, E.M.T., Rojas, O., Pal, L., Peresin, M.S., Jameel, H., Gonzalez, R.W.* (2017). Conversion economics of forest biomaterials: Risk and financial analysis of CNC manufacturing. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 11, 682–700. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.1782
                89. Tayeb, A.H., Hubbe, M.A., Tayeb, P., Pal, L., Rojas, O.J.* (2017). Soy proteins as a sustainable solution to strengthen recycled paper and reduce deposition of hydrophobic contaminants in papermaking: A bench and pilot-plant study. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(8), 7211–7219. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b01425
                90. Hubbe, M.A.*, Tayeb, P., Joyce, M., Tyagi, P., Kehoe, M., Dimic-Misic, K., Pal, L. (2017). Rheology of nanocellulose-rich aqueous suspensions: A review. BioResources, 12(4), 9556–9661.
                91. Hubbe, M.A.*, Ferrer, A., Tyagi, P., Yin, Y., Salas, C., Pal, L., Rojas, O.J. (2017). Nanocellulose in thin films, coatings, and plies for packaging applications: A review. BioResources, 12(1), 2143–2233.
                92. Ferrer, A., Pal, L., Hubbe, M.A.* (2017). Nanocellulose in Packaging: Advances in Barrier Layer Technologies. Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 574–582.
                93. Pal, L.*, Joyce, M.K., Fleming, P.D., Cretté, S., Ruffner, C. (2008). High Barrier Sustainable Co-Polymerized Coatings. JCT Research, Springer Boston, 5(4), 279–489.
                94. Pal, L.*, Agate, S., Fleming, P.D. (2007). Effects of paper manufacturing factors on inkjet print quality and lightfastness. Society for Imaging Science and Technology, 6, 749–754.
                95. Pal, L.*, Fleming, P.D. (2006). The study of ink pigment dispersion parameters. The Hilltop Review, 2(1), 9.
                96. Pal, L.*, Joyce, M.K., Fleming, P.D. (2006). A simple method for calculation of the permeability coefficient of porous media. TAPPI Journal, 5(9), September 2006.

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                đź“–Book Chapters

                02.Pal, L., Tyagi, P, and Fleming, P. D. (2020). “Printing paper: Smooth, possibly glossy, and superior printing,” in: Make Paper Products Stand Out.  Strategic use of wet end chemical additives, TAPPI Press, Atlanta, pp. 229-278
                01.Hubbe, M.A., Tyagi, P., Pal, L. (2019). “Nanopolysaccharides in Barrier Composites,” in: Advanced Functional Materials from Nanopolysaccharides; Lin, N., Tang, J., Dufresne, A., Tam, M., Eds.; Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering; Springer: Singapore, 2019; Volume 15, pp. 321–366.

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                Conference Oral Presentations

                Bold with Asterisk*Corresponding Author
                UnderlinePresenter
                29.Debnath, M., Pal, L.*, High Strength-High Softness (HS)2 Tissue and Towels Products, ACS Fall Virtual Meeting and Expo, Aug. 17 to 20, 2020
                28.Debnath, M., Naithani, V., Royals. A., Stallings, A., Musten, E., Pal, L.*, iFiber: A New Paradigm for Manufacturing High Strength-High Softness (HS)2 Tissue and Towels Products, Tappi TissueCon, Oct. 1 to 4, 2019, Orlando, FL.
                27.Sun, X., Starkey, H., Panajkar, A., Chang, H., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, Lignin-Based Polymer Composites for 3D Printing. Sept. 13 – 15, 2019, 1st International Lignin Symposium, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
                26.Agate, S., Lucia, L., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, 3D Templating of Cellulose Biogels for the Next Generation of Flexible Electronics. 20th International Symposium on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC), Sept. 8 – 11, 2019, Tokyo, Japan.
                25.Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Hubbe, M. A., & Pal, L.* (2019). Fabrication of high strength antimicrobial chitosan-nanocellulose composite coatings. ACS (Vol. 258). ACS Fall National Meeting & Exposition, August 25-29, 2019, San Diego, CA.
                24.Tyagi, P., Starrett, N., Hasan, J., Ronalds, R. W., Lucia, L., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L.* High Strength Antimicrobial Hygiene Tissue Technology. Tissue Conference at North Carolina State University. June 4-5, 2019, Raleigh NC.
                23.Pal*, L.,Agate, S., Schwartz, E., Sabbaghan, M., Argyropoulos, D., Lignocellulose-Cement Composites. Tappi PaperCon, May 4-5, 2019, Indianapolis, IN
                22.Sun, X., Agate, S., Lucia, L., McCord, M., & Pal, L.* (2019). Thermo-responsivity and tunable optics of a PNIPAM/cellulose nanofibrillar hydrogel for 3D printing. ACS (Vol. 257). ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29 – April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
                21.Tyagi, P., Agate, S., Jameel, H., Nathani, V., Lucia, L., & Pal, L.* (2019). Chemical-free, green factory for lignin-containing nanocellulose production. ACS (Vol. 257). ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29 – April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
                20.Salem, K., Pal, L.*, Lucia, L.*, & Jameel, H. (2019). Physico-chemical factors relevant to the chemical modification of nanofibrillated cellulose. ACS (Vol. 257). ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29 – April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
                19.Agate, S., Lucia, L., & Pal, L.* (2019). Photo-degradable bio-basedgels as platforms for electrical conductivity. In ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (Vol. 257). ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29 – April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
                18.Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Piercy, J., … & McAlexander, S. (2019). Sustainable polymers in society: Demos of renewable polymers manufacture in the lab for HS students from a chemical/environmental engineering summer camp. ACS (Vol. 257). ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29 – April 04, 2019 Orlando, FL.
                17.Pirzada, T., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T. L., Byrd, M. V., Davis, E. L., Affokpon, A., Gonzalez, L.C., Coyne, D. L., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S. A.*, Plant Parasitic Nematode Management in sub-Saharan Africa through Wrap & Plant Technology. 14th IUPAC International Congress on Crop Protection Chemistry, Ghent, Belgium, May 21, 2019.
                16.Pirzada, T., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T. L., Byrd, M. V., Davis, E. L., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S. A.*, Sustainable Crop Protection Management in sub-Saharan Africa Through Biodegradable Seed Wraps. MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, November 27, 2018.
                15.Pirzada, T., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Cortada-Gonzalez, L., Affokpon, A., Sit, T. L., Byrd, M. V., Coyne, D. L., Davis, E. L., Khan, S. A., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H.*, Plant parasitic nematode management in Sub-Saharan Africa through wrap & plant technology. ESN Ghent, September 13, 2018, Belgium.
                14.Naithani, V., Tyagi, P., Jameel, H., Gonzalez, R.W., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Highly Green and Favorable Energetics for Generating Non-wood Fibers for Tissue Production, Tappi Tissue Conference, October 2-5, 2018, Appleton, WI.
                13.Agate, S., Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Novel approaches to paper surface treatment for high-speed inkjet production printing. Tappi PaperCon, April 15-18, 2018 Charlotte, NC.
                12.Tyagi*, P., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multifunctional barrier coatings. Advanced Coating Symposium, April 13-14, 2018, Tappi PapeCon, Charlotte, NC.
                11.Zambrano, F., De Assis, T., Abbati, C., Gonzalez, R.*, Venditti, R., Pawlak, J., Pal, L., Jameel, H., Phillips, R., Understanding the effect of nanocellulose on hygiene Tissue properties. Tissue World Miami, March 22, 2018, Miami, FL.
                10.Gonzalez*, R. W., de Assis, T., Pal, L., Pawlak, J., Evolution and path forward of the hygiene tissue industry. Proceeding of Spring Conference of the Korea Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, 2018. 4, 14-15, South Korea.
                09.Pirzada*, T., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Davis, E.L., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A.*, “Biodegradable seed wraps for sustained release of pesticides for crop protection in Sub-Saharan Africa” AIChE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, November 2, 2017.
                08.Joyce*, M. J., Frink, M., and Pal, L.*, Gravure in printed flexible electronics: influence of substrate properties on functional printability. GAA Technical Forum, Oct. 3-4, 2017, Clearwater Beach, FL.
                07.Lucia, L. A., Jameel*, H., Pal, L., and Salam, A., Fluorine group surface-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals. 19th International Symposium on Wood, Fibre and Pulping Chemistry, Aug. 30 -Sept. 01, 2017. Porto Seguro, BA, Brazil.
                06.Pirzada, T., Salam, A., Vogel, N., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A.*, Biodegradable matrix for sustained release of pesticides for crop protection. 253rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, April 4, 2017, San Francisco, CA.
                05.Tyagi, P., Pal, L.*, and Hubbe, M.A., Effects of montmorillonite, kaolinite, protein, and AKD on nanocellulose-based barrier coating packaging. Tappi, PaperCon 2017, Minneapolis, MN.
                04.Pal, L.*, Biomaterials Polymer Blends for 3D Printing. BIOFOR International, Feb. 13-17, 2017, Montreal, QC.
                03.Pal, L.*, Future Biomaterials and Specialty Papers for Printed Electronics. Tappi Specialty Paper Conference, September, 2016, Chicago, IL.
                02.Pal, L.*, Agate, S., and Fleming, P. D., Effects of paper manufacturing factors on inkjet print quality and lightfastness. NIP 23, Sept.16-21, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska
                01.Pal, L.*, Joyce, M. K., Fleming, P. D., and Knox, D. E., Shape engineered pigments based barrier coatings for SBS paperboard. TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, June 13-15 2007, Knoxville, TN.

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                🗣️ Invited Presentations

                1. Pal, L., Advances in AI-Powered Real-Time Characterization of Waste for Integrated Biorefinery Systems, MAE Seminar, April 11, 2025, Raleigh, NC, USA.
                2. Pal, L., Lignocellulose Engineering for Advanced Dewatering (LEAD), APPTI Net Zero Workshop – Decarbonizing the Pulp & Paper Sector, August 13–14, 2024, Atlanta, GA, USA.
                3. Pal, L., Forest Products Decarbonization via Electrification, APPTI Net Zero Workshop – Decarbonizing the Pulp & Paper Sector, August 13–14, 2024, Atlanta, GA, USA.
                4. Pal, L., AI-enabled Smart Recovery and Upcycling of Non-recycled Papers and Other Waste in Bioproducts, APPTI Net Zero Workshop – Decarbonizing the Pulp & Paper Sector, August 13–14, 2024, Atlanta, GA, USA.
                5. Pal, L., Shifting from Plastic to Paper-based Products: Harnessing Barrier Performance, Advanced Coating Symposium Keynote, TappiCon, April 28–May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH, USA.
                6. Pal, L., Sustainable Materials for Food Packaging, Industry Seminar, June 3, 2024, Oshkosh, WI, USA.
                7. Pal, L., AI-Powered Operations, Waste and Energy Reductions, Data Decoded: Defense Opportunities – Defense Alliance of NC & Michael Best, January 25, 2024, Raleigh, NC, USA.
                8. Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste to Advanced Low-cost Lignocellulose Innovation for Energy, North Carolina Chapter of SWANA Fall Conference, October 16–19, 2023, Cherokee, NC.
                9. Pal, L., AI-Enabled Biobased Sustainable Solutions for Agriculture Resilience and Food Security, Industry Seminar, September 28, 2023, Chicago, IL, USA.
                10. Pal, L., Technical Challenges to Reduce Energy Use in the Production of Paper, US DOE IEDO Workshop, September 12, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
                11. Pal, L., Paper, Paper, Board and Tissue Grades, Pecha Kucha – TappiCon, April 22–26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
                12. Pal, L., Smart Sustainability, IBM–NC State University Day Seminar, September 30, 2022.
                13. Pal, L., Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging Development Through Green Chemical Synthesis and Smart Manufacturing, Industry Seminar, September 26, 2022.
                14. Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste to Energy Conversion and Sustainable Materials Innovation Platform, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) – Bioprocess, Biofuels & Bioproducts Visit, September 28, 2022.
                15. Pal, L., Drying Paper Products, USDA/CARD Drying Workshop – NSF I/UCRC Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), June 25–26, 2022.
                16. Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste to Energy Innovation, IBM Back to School Virtual Seminar, June 23, 2022.
                17. Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste Sorting & Smart Manufacturing, COE Lightning Round Workshop – Hunt Library, May 12, 2022.
                18. Pal, L., Breakthroughs in Smart Products via AI-Enabled Green Synthesis, Industry Seminar, April 13, 2022.
                19. Pal, L., Lignin Polymer Blends for 3D Printing, Ingevity Lunch & Learn Meeting, January 26, 2022.
                20. Pal, L., Innovative Biomass-based Products, Industry Seminar – Virtual Meeting, January 7, 2022.
                21. Pal, L., Biobased Materials Synthesis and Coating Developments, Industry Seminar, NC State, October 7, 2021.
                22. Pal, L., Sustainable Biomaterials Development and Piloting Capabilities, Industry Seminar – Americas Product Development Virtual Lunch & Learn, July 14, 2021.
                23. Bousfield, D., Pal, L., Developments in Cellulose Composites and Packaging, TappiCon Virtual, May 4–5, 2021.
                24. Pal, L., Panelist – Creating Safe, Secure and Intelligent Systems, Office of Undergraduate Research, NC State, October 10, 2020.
                25. Pal, L., Panelist – Continuing Our Research During COVID-19, Research Leadership Academy, NC State, September 11, 2020.
                26. Pal, L., Biodegradable, Moldable, 3D Printable Biomaterials, Sealed Air, August 21, 2019.
                27. Pal, L., Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Packaging, Halo Webinar, August 19, 2020.
                28. Pal, L., Sustainable Innovations for Food Security in Africa, Engineers Without Borders Benefit Dinner, April 25, 2020.
                29. Pal, L., Tissue Research and Testing Capabilities, Industry Seminar, February 6, 2020.
                30. Pal, L., Nanocellulose Materials – Bench to Pilot Scale, Industry Seminar, January 27–29, 2020, Little Falls, NY.
                31. Pal, L., Advances in Multi-scale Biomaterials for Next Gen Electronics, Industry Seminar, October 15, 2019.
                32. Pal, L., Sustainable Coatings and Composites, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, August 2, 2019, Saharanpur, India.
                33. Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Martin, M. A., Progress in Barrier Coating Technology, Tappi PaperCon, May 4–5, 2019, Indianapolis, IN.
                34. Pal, L., Sustainable Health Enterprises, GEI Summit, Makerere University, March 11–13, 2019.
                35. Pal, L., Advanced Bioproducts, VTT Visit, NC State, November 13, 2018.
                36. Pal, L., How to Work with Industry Sponsors – Panelist, Junior Faculty Mentoring Event, November 6, 2018.
                37. Pal, L., Coatings and Composites for Packaging, Beijing University, July 16, 2018, Beijing, China.
                38. Pal, L., Green Flexible-Hybrid Printed Electronics, Qilu University, July 14, 2018, Jinan, China.
                39. Pal, L., Nanocellulose Barrier Coatings, Guangxi University, July 7, 2018, Nanning, China.
                40. Pal, L., Tissue Research and Pilot Testing, Industry Seminar, May 9, 2018.
                41. Pal, L., Functional Coatings and Composites, NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar, April 2, 2018.
                42. Pal, L., Oil and Grease Chemistry for Paper, Industry Seminar, March 7, 2017.
                43. Pal, L., 3D Printing and Biomaterials for the Paper Industry, Light Green Machine Institute Conference, October 17, 2016, Raleigh, NC.
                44. Pal, L., Approaches to Thin Coatings on Paper, Industry Seminar, June 29, 2016.
                45. Pal, L., Overview of Digital Packaging Printing, Industry Seminar, October 30, 2015, Richmond, VA.

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                Poster Presentations

                Bold with Asterisk*Corresponding Author
                UnderlineAdvisees (Postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students)
                30.Debnath, M., Naithani, V., Royals. A., Stallings, A., Musten, E., Pal, L.*,  iFiber: A New Paradigm for Manufacturing High Strength-High Softness (HS)2 Tissue and Towels Products. Tissue Conference at North Carolina State University. June 4-5, 2019, Raleigh NC.
                29.Tyagi*, P., Agate, S., Nathani, V., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L.*, Valorization of Industrial Hemp: Sustainable Nanocellulose Production for High Value Consumer Bioproducts. Tissue Conference at North Carolina State University. June 4-5, 2019, Raleigh NC.
                28.Starkey, H., Pal, L.*, Jameel, H., Using lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNF) to modify the performance of recycled linerboard. Tissue Conference at NCSU. June 4-5, 2019, Raleigh NC.
                27.Gutierrez, J. N., Royals, A. W., Jameel, H., Venditti, R. A., and Pal, L.* (2019). Paper Straws vs. Plastic Straws: Development of a Methodology for Testing and Understanding Challenges for Paper Straws. Tissue Conference at North Carolina State University. June 4-5, 2019, Raleigh NC.
                26.Salem, K. S., Lucia, L., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, Production Optimization of NFC by Probing Its Reactivity for Controlled Surface Grafting to Maximize the Performances, 14th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, NC State University, March 20, 2019, Raleigh, NC.
                25.Salem, K. S., Lucia, L., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, Elucidation of Nanofibrillated Cellulose Reactivity for Efficient Production and Controlled Surface Grafting, CNR Graduate Research Symposium, NC State University, February 08, 2019, Raleigh, NC
                24.Sun, X., Marian, M.G., Pal, L.*, Thermo-responsivity and Tunable Optics of a PNIPAm/Cellulose Nanofibril Hydrogel for 3D Printing. 2019 CNR Graduate Research Symposium Raleigh, NC, USA, February 08 2019, Raleigh, NC.
                23.Agate, S., Pal, L.*, BioComposite Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Films for Flexible Hybrid Electronics. Tappi PaperCon, April 23-26, 2017, Minneapolis, MN.
                22.Preeti, T., Agate, S., Hubbe, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multifunctional coatings. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
                21.Starkey, H., Chenoweth, A., Pal, L.*, Jameel, H., Use of nanofibrillated cellulose to modify the performance of OCC linerboard. P&P Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
                20.Preeti, T., Agate, S., Hubbe, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multifunctional coatings. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
                19.Preeti, T., Agate, S., Hubbe, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multifunctional coatings. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
                18.Agate, S., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based functional coatings for hybrid graphic and electronics printing. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
                17.De Assis, T., Pawlak, J., Pal, L., Jameel, H., Venditti, R., Reisinger, L.W., Kavalew, D., Gonzalez, R.*, Comparison of wood and non-wood market pulps for tissue paper application. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
                16.Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multilayer coatings. CNR Graduate Symposium, Feb. 02, 2018, Raleigh, NC.
                15.Pirzada, P., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A., Biodegradable seed wraps for sustained release of pesticides for crop protection in Sub Saharan Africa. Postdoctoral Research Symposium, May 24, 2017, Raleigh, NC.
                14.Sun, X., Pal, L.*, Bourham, M., McCord, M., Surface modification of polymer materials by atmospheric pressure plasma treatment. Postdocs Research Symposium, May 24, 2017, Raleigh, NC.
                13.Pirzada, P., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A.*, Biodegradable seed wraps for sustained release of pesticides for crop protection in SSA. Triangle Soft Matter Workshop, May 15, 2017, UNC Chapel Hill, NC.
                12.Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M., Pal, L.*, Sustainable bio-based barrier coatings for food packaging obtained with nanocellulose crystals. 13th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, March 22, 2017, Raleigh NC.
                11.Pirzada, P., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A., Biodegradable matrix for controlled release of abamectin for crop protection in Sub-Saharan Africa. ACS on Campus, September 16, 2016, RTP, NC.
                10.Joyce, M., Pal., L.*, Agate, S., Hicks, R., Fleming, P.D., The impact of atmospheric plasma treatment on the surface energy of poly(dimethylsiloxane) films and its influence on nano-silver ink wettability. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2016, Cary, NC.
                09.Naithani, V., Salam, A., Pal, L.*, Lucia, L.*, Jameel, H.*, A bio-based approach to significantly enhancing the mechanism and chemical properties of paper sheets. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept., 2016, Cary, NC.
                08.Pirzada, T., Salam, A., Vogel, N., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A.*, Abamectin loaded lignocellulose matrix for crop protection in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept, 2016, Cary, NC.
                07.Agate, S., Pal, L., Biocomposite polydimethylsiloxane (pdms) films for flexible hybrid electronics. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2016, Cary, NC.
                06.Young, K., Naithani, V., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Fast dissolving tissue paper and standard development. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2016, Cary, NC.
                05.Pirzada, T., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A., Biodegradable matrix for controlled release of abamectin for crop protection in Sub- Saharan Africa, Bayer Research Symposium, August 31, 2016, Raleigh, NC.
                04.Pal, L., Joyce, M.K.*, Fleming, P.D., Pore structure parameters (PSP’s) properties – effect on barrier properties of paper and paperboard. TAPPI Coating and Graphic Arts Conference, Poster Session, April 17-20, 2005, Toronto, Canada.
                03.Pal, L. and Joyce, M.K.*, A simple method for calculation of the permeability coefficient of porous media. Paper Technology Foundation (PTF), PCI, 46th Annual Meeting, Oct. 28 -29, 2005, WMU, Kalamazoo, MI.
                02.Pal, L. and Joyce, M.K.*, Impregnator research: nano-pigments and building barriers with aqueous based films. Barrier Coating Symposium, Oct. 12-13, 2004 WMU, Kalamazoo, MI.
                01.Pal, L. and Joyce, M.K.*, Wet-end and spray bar application with new fluorocarbon chemistry. Paper Technology Foundation (PTF), PCI, 45th Annual Meeting, Oct. 14-15, 2004 WMU, Kalamazoo, MI.

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                đź’ˇ Technological and Managerial Innovation

                Patents Granted

                1. Pal, P., Fu, X., and Zhou, X., Packaging material and method for making the same. US Patent 10,760,220, Sept. 1, 2020.
                2. Pal, L., Swei, J., Vaidyanathan, R., Courtenay, S., Printable recording media. US Patent 9,962,983, May 08, 2018.
                3. Fu, X., Steichen, C. E., Pal, L., Medium with ink receiving and opacity control layers. US Patent 9,962,982, May 08, 2018.
                4. Pal, L., Fu, X., Selensky, R. J., Caso, J., Recording medium and method for making the same. US Patent 9,919,550, March 20, 2018.
                5. Pal, L., Fu, X., Selensky, R. J., Zhou, X., Print medium including treatment layer. US Patent 9,856,389, January 02, 2018.
                6. Steichen, C. E., Fu, X., Pal, L., Alonso, J. C., Recording media. US Patent 9,821,588, Nov. 21, 2018.
                7. Pal, L., Fu, X., Alonso, J. C., Print media with a top layer. US Patent 9,815,312, November 14, 2017.
                8. Pal, L., Fu, X., Zhou, X., Composition and method for treating media. US Patent 9,732,472, Aug. 15, 2017.
                9. Fu, X., Zhou, X., Pirayesh, F.K., Pal, L., Printable recording media. US Patent 9,707,791, Jul. 18, 2017.
                10. Pal, L., Stoffel, J. L., Fu, X., Printable recording media. US Patent 9,631,318, April 25, 2017.
                11. Pal, L., Fu, X., Printable recording media. US Patent 9,630,437, April 25, 2017.
                12. Pal, L., Fu, X., Zhou, X., Selensky, R. J., Coated media substrate. US Patent 9,505,256, Nov. 29, 2016.
                13. Fu, X., Pal, L., Zhou, X., Post-Treatment Solution for Digital Inkjet Printing. US Patent 9,328,258, May 03, 2016.
                14. Pal, L., Fu, X., Selensky, R. J., Inkjet recording medium. US Patent 9,278,569, March 08, 2016.
                15. Pal, L., Fu, X., Steichen, C. E., Photo media. US Patent 9,079,446, July 14, 2015.
                16. Stoffel, J. L., Oswald, T. R., Fu, X., Pal, L., Courtenay, S., Uncoated Recording Media. US Patent 9,068,292, June 30, 2015.
                17. Fu, X., Pal, L., Zhou, X., Inkjet media. US Patent 8,927,074, January 06, 2015.
                18. Fu, X., Pal, L., Selensky, R. J., Graphic medium and method of making same. US Patent 8,916,243, December 23, 2014.
                19. Fu, X., Pal, L., Zhou, X., Post-treatment solution for digital inkjet printing. US Patent 8,846,798, September 30, 2014.
                20. Fu, X., Steichen, C. E., Pal, L., Selensky, R. J., Photo paper. US Patent 8,771,825, July 08, 2014.
                21. Pal, L., Fu, X., Coated print media. US Patent 8,714,737, May 06, 2014.
                22. Pal, L., Swei, J., Gentile, G. T., Bangaru, S. K., Media used in digital high speed inkjet web press printing. US Patent 8,709,555, April 29, 2014.
                23. Pal, L., Campbell, K., Coating compositions including starch nanoparticles. US Patent 8,449,665, May 28, 2013.
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