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2026
- Marquez, R., Signori-Iamin, G., Salas, M., Aguado, R. J., Pal, L., Rojas, O. J., Aguilar, M. D. (2026). Integration of artificial intelligence in lignocellulosic biomass valorization in biorefineries: Enabling energy efficiency through analysis of feedstocks and conversion pathways. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 234, 116912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2026.116912
- Sarder, R., Upadhyay, A., Mani, K. A., Debnath, M., Agate, S., Freeman, T. E., Tyagi, P., Pal, L. (2026). Carboxymethyl and dialdehyde microfibrillated cellulose from hemp hurds: Role of fibrillation energy in chemical reactivity and functional properties. Applied Materials Today, 50, 103237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2026.103237
- Arafat, K. M. Y., Basak, M., Agwuncha, S. C., Mani, K. A., Bloomquist, M., Peszlen, I., Davis, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L. (2026). Optimization of industrial hemp production: Influence of stalk maturity on composition, structure, and processing for sustainable packaging. Industrial Crops and Products, 243, 123061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123061
- Barrios, N., Gonzalez, M. E., Zabib, N., Venditti, R. A., and Pal, L. (2026). Synergistic cellulase–xylanase formulations for enhanced dewatering and fiber bonding toward energy-efficient and sustainable paper and packaging production. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 14(3), 122184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2026.122184
- Salas, M., Singh, A., Pignataro, C., Pal, L. (2026). AI-powered open-source infrastructure for accelerating materials discovery and advanced manufacturing. Communications Materials, 7, 65. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-026-01105-0
- Dey, M., Bera, S., Hunter, M., Pal, L. (2026). Advances in citric acid–crosslinked starch biopolymer chemistry, processing, and applications in sustainable packaging – A critical review. Carbohydrate Polymers, 380, 125104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2026.125104
- Basak, M., Arafat, K. M. Y., Bera, S., Hubbe, M. A., Lucia, L., Pal, L. (2026). Energy-efficient cellulose acetate nanofilms from hemp hurds for circular packaging and agricultural mulch applications. Cellulose, 33, 2081–2105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-026-06967-8
- Barrios, N., Gonzalez, M. E., Zabib, N., Marquez, R., and Pal, L.* (2026). Achieving net-zero carbon in the pulp and paper industry: Tackling scope 1, 2, and 3 emission hotspots. Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, 29, 200318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2026.200318
- Basak, M., Agwuncha, S. C., Bera, S., Bloomquist, M., Davis, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L. (2026). Hydrodistillation-Based Essential Oil Extraction and Soda Pulping of Spent Hemp Biomass for Sustainable Fiber Production. Molecules, 31(3), 500. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules31030500
- Sarder, R., Debnath, M., Kumar, L., Freeman, T. E., Agate, S., Tyagi, P., Pal, L. (2026). Sustainable and alternative fiber production from industrial hemp hurds: bench and pilot scale assessment. Cellulose, 33, 1309–1327. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-026-06940-5
- Nyaku, S. T., Attoesi, F. G., Agamah, B., Deribaa, N., Cornelius, E., Yaakwah-Blay, M., Ankrah, D., Asem, F., Vigbedor, H., Oti-Kyem, C. A. K., Affokpon, A., Pirzada, T., Opperman, C. H., Tchabi, A., Guenther, R. H., Khan, S., Pal, L. (2026). “Wrap and Plant” Seed Treatment: A Sustainable Management Practice for Yield Improvement and Storability of Yam Against Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy, 2026(1), Article 5322457. https://doi.org/10.1155/ioa/5322457
2025
- Rao, R., Pena, L., Haque, N., Salas, M., Bera, S., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.* (2025). Upconversion of non-recycled MSW paper fractions into biochar via slow pyrolysis and life cycle analysis: Pathways to net negative GHG emission, Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 397, 128341, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128341
- Rao, R., Singh, S., Salas, M., Kumar, R., Sarkar, A., Wang, Y., Lucia, L., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Barlaz, M.A., Singh, A., Pal, L.* (2025) AI-powered municipal solid waste management: a comprehensive review from generation to utilization, Volume 13, Frontiers in Energy Research, https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2025.1670679
- Kumar, L., Agwuncha, S. C., Tyagi, P., Pal, L.*, (2025) Enhanced chitosan–microfibrillated cellulose hydrogen bonding for edible packaging and food shelf-life extension, Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 52, ISSN 2214-2894, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2025.101613
- Starkey , H., Gonzalez , M., Jameel, H., Pal , L.* (2025). “Techno-economic analysis of lignin-containing micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose for lightweight linerboard packaging,” BioResources 20(4), 8777–8790. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.20.4.8777-8790
- Mani, K.A., Kumar, L., Barrios, N., Agate, S., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2025). Emergence of deep eutectic solvents (DES): chemistry, preparation, properties, and applications in biorefineries and critical materials, Progress in Materials Science, 157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101586
- Thiyagarajan, R., Rao, R., Salas, M., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Srinivasan, V., Wang, Y., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Barlaz, M.A., Jameel, H., Pal, L.* (2025). Techno-economics of hydrocarbon fuel production and recyclables recovery from landfill-destined municipal solid waste: AI-enhanced materials recovery facility design. Journal of Cleaner Production; 525, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.146643
- Salas, M., Singh, S., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Singh, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* (2025). Hyperspectral imaging for real-time waste materials characterization and recovery using endmember extraction and abundance detection, Matter, 2590-2393, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2025.102365
- González, M.E., Barrios, N., Venditti, R.A., Pal,L.* (2025). Advancing sustainability in the U.S. pulp and paper industry: Decarbonization through energy efficiency, electrification, low-carbon fuels, and the social cost of emissions, Journal of Cleaner Production, 522,2025,146196, ISSN 0959-6526, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.146196.
- Arafat, K. M. Y., Salem, K.S., Bera, S., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, (2025). Surfactant-modified recycled fibers for enhanced dewatering and mechanical properties in sustainable packaging, Vol. 12, 100179, Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clcb.2025.100179
- 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.
- 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.
- Starkey, H., Kumar, L. Debnath, M., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, (2025). Sustainable micro/nano-fibrillated cellulose containing linerboard packaging with enhanced ply-bond strength by controlled fibrillation, addition rate, and retention, Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 11, 2666-8939, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carpta.2025.100953.
- Sarder, R., Debnath, M., Sutton, C., Kardam, S. K., Mani, K. A., Lucia, L., & Pal, L.* (2025). Development of Molded Fibers-Based Packaging from Sugarcane Bagasse for Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics. BioResources, 20(3), 7147–7161, https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.20.3.7147-7161
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2024
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2023
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 .
- 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
- 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
- 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
2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2021
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2020
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
2019-2007
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Ferrer, A., Pal, L., Hubbe, M.A.* (2017). Nanocellulose in Packaging: Advances in Barrier Layer Technologies. Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 574–582.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pal, L.*, Fleming, P.D. (2006). The study of ink pigment dispersion parameters. The Hilltop Review, 2(1), 9.
- 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.
đź“–Book Chapters
- Marquez, R., Salas, M., Barrios, N., Tolosa, L.,Pal, L., Raine Viitala, R. (2025). “Biomaterials education through artificial intelligence-enabled products-based learning,” in: Artificial Intelligence in Biomaterials Design & Development. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95464-8.00018-9. Elsevier.
- Sood, S., Li, K., Sand, C., Pal, L., Hubbe, M., Chapter 1 – Fruit wastes: a source of value-added products, Editor(s): Sneh Punia Bangar, Parmjit S. Panesar, Adding Value to Fruit Wastes, Academic Press, 2024, Pages 3-48, ISBN 9780443138423, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13842-3.00001-0.
- Healy, D., V., Kramer, K., Agate, A., Pal, L., (2022) “Alumina Trihydrate,” in Pigments for Paper, TAPPI Press, Atlanta
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Conference Oral Presentations
2026
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, A., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Pal, L.*, AI-Driven Computer Vision Framework for Compositional Classification and Quality Assessment of Recovered Paper, TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Kumar, R., Mani, K. A., Pal, L., Life Cycle Assessment of Next-Generation Biomass Pulping Using Deep Eutectic Solvents: Environmental Trade-offs with Kraft Mills, TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Zabib, N., Srinivasan, V., Gonzalez, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L., Fundamentals of Interfacial Behavior in High-Lignin Fibers: From Enzymatic Treatments to Water Interactions and Interfiber Bonding, TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Upadhyay, A., Mani, K. A., Pal, L., Energy-Efficient Functional Nanocellulose Production Utilizing Deep Eutectic Solvents, TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Kumar, L., Tyagi, P., Pal, L., Chitosan–Microfibrillated Cellulose Interactions: Fundamental Insights for Enhanced Barrier Coating Applications, Advanced Coating Symposium TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Rao, R., Pena, L., Pal, L., Carbon-Negative Upcycling of Non-Recycled MSW Paper Fractions into Biochar via Slow Pyrolysis: Feedstock Effects and Life Cycle Carbon Removal, 19th International Biomass & Biocarbon Conference, Mar. 31 – Apr. 2, 2026.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Pal, L.*, AI-Enhanced Material Characterization for Advanced Recycling and Waste-to-Fuel Pathways, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Sarker, A., Singh, S., Salas, M., Rao, R., Pal, L., Spectral Vision for Circularity: Characterizing Plastics with Hyperspectral Imaging, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Bera, S., Rao, R., Pal, L., Chemically Engineered Biochar from Municipal Solid Waste for Enhanced Environmental Remediation, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Kumar, R., Pena, L., Rao, R., Salas, M., Wang, Y., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Barlaz, M., Pal, L., Integrated Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis: Expanding Feedstock Availability from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Zabib, N., Srinivasan, V., Gonzalez, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L., Understanding Fiber–Water Interactions and the Role of Lignin in Enzyme Inhibition for Energy Efficiency and Bio-Based Material Innovation, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Upadhyay, A., Mani, K. A., Pal, L., Energy-Efficient Pathways to Lignin-Containing Nanocellulose Via Deep Eutectic Solvents, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L., Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Packaging, ACS Spring, March 22–26, 2026, Atlanta, GA.
- Kumar, L., Agwuncha, S. C., Pal, L., Enhanced Hydrogen Bonding of Chitosan-Microfibrillated Cellulose Coating for Sustainable Packaging and Food Protection, TechConnect , March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Bera, S., Rao, R., Pal, L., Textural Tuning of Municipal Solid Waste Biochar toward High-Performance Functional Materials, TechConnect Conference, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Sarker, A., Singh, S., Salas, M., Rao, R., Pal, L., Integrating Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning for Real-Time Characterization of Colored Plastics, TechConnect Conference, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, R., Singh, S., Rao, R., Sarker, A., Salas, M., Pal, L., Advanced Characterization of Textile Waste Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning, TechConnect Conference, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Rathaur, A., Pal, L., Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Evaluation of Biobased Flexible Packaging Films, TechConnect Conference, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Novak, L., Bera, S., Upadhyay, A., Pal, L., Lignin Modification to Obtain Increased Functionality in Hydrophobic Coatings, TechConnect Conference, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Pal, L.*, AI-Integrated Framework for Intelligent Characterization and Valorization of Complex Waste Materials, TechConnect, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC..
2025
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Srinivasan, V., Pena, L., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Lucia, L., Singh, A., Pal, L, AI-Enabled Real-Time Waste Characterization for Integrated Biorefinery Development, Pacifichem 20205, The international Chemical Congress of Pacific basin Societies 2025, Dec 15 – 20, 2025, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Salas, M., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Rao, R., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Pal, L, Empowering Waste-to-Value Pathways through Autonomous AI-Driven Decision-Making, Pacifichem 20205, The international Chemical Congress of Pacific basin Societies 2025, Dec 15 – 20, 2025, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Pal, L, Advancing Sustainable Multiscale Cellulosic Materials: Production, Functionalization, and Applications, Pacifichem 20205, The international Chemical Congress of Pacific basin Societies 2025, Dec 15 – 20, 2025, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Singh, A., Pal, L, Hyperspectral imaging and AI-Powered nationwide database for circular valorization of E-Waste and critical materials recovery, Pacifichem 20205, The international Chemical Congress of Pacific basin Societies 2025, Dec 15 – 20, 2025, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Upadhyay, A., Pal, L, Enhancing Barrier Properties by Modulating Wood Fiber Structure and Elasticity Through Mechanical Modification, 22nd ISWFPC, June 2-6, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Mani, K., Pal, L, Fusion of AI and Chemistry: Advancing Renewable Materials Innovation Through Integrated Biorefinery Systems, 22nd ISWPFC, June 2- 6, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Gonzalez, M. E., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Revealing Cellulose Fiber-Water Interactions Using Vibrational Spectroscopy and Other Techniques to Enhance Dewatering and Bonding Properties, 22nd ISWFPC, June 2-6, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Barrios, N., Parra, J.G., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Nanoscopic Analysis of Cellulose-Water Interactions for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in Papermaking, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
- Barrios, N., Gonzalez, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Advancing Decarbonization in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: A Cell-Free Enzyme Process for Enhanced Dewatering and Drying, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
- Bera, S., Mani, A.K., Pal, L, Enhancing Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Cellulosic Materials through Targeted Chemical Modifications, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Development of Acetylated Agrocellulose Fibers and Microfibrillated Cellulose for Food Packaging and Agricultural Applications, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Gonzalez, M. E., Barrios, N., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Decarbonizing the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry: Identifying Emission Hotspots and Mitigation Pathways to CO2 Emissions Reduction, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Gonzalez, M. E, Venditti, R., Pal, L, Illuminating Water States in Cellulose Fiber Structures Using Vibrational Spectroscopy, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Sustainable Composite Coatings for Functional Barrier and Recyclable Packaging Materials, TAPPICon 2025, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Haque, N., Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Jameel, H., Venditti, R., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Unlocking wastepaper valorization: Detection of paper and contamination using hyperspectral imaging for a sustainable circular economy, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Mani, K.A., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Advances in Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs)-enabled biorefinery, opportunities and challenges, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Surface functionalization, characterization, and application of cellulose acetate from hemp agro-residues for sustainable agriculture, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Gonzalez, M., Barrios, N., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Cutting energy, cutting emissions: life cycle carbon footprint analysis and optimization of the pulp and paper industry processes, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L, Exploring multifunctional bio-based edible coatings for sustainable food packaging, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Bera, S., Rao, R., Pal, L, Lignin-enriched hydrochar particles (LHPs) for environmental remediation and sustainable agriculture practices, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Salas, M., Lucia, L. Pal, L, Real-time characterization of heterogeneous waste streams via hyperspectral imaging and unmixing techniques for upcycling into materials, ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
2024
- Rivera, L. V., Pal, L., Velev, O. D, Development and testing of millifluidic flow devices for characterization of microplastic formation and release in water, ACS Fall, Aug.18-22, 2024, Denver, CO.
- Rivera, L. V., Pal, L., Velev, O. D, Unravel degradation modalities of synthetic and biobased polymer nonwoven, NWI IAB, May 14-15, 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Modifications, Characterization, and Applications of Nanocellulose to Enhance Barrier Performance of Packaging Materials, TappiCon, April 28-May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Enhancing Barrier and Recyclability Performance of Paper Through Composite Coating Applications for Sustainable Packaging, TappiCon, Apr 28-May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Industrial hemp agro-residues valorization into ground covers for agricultural sustainability, ACS Spring, March 17-21, 2024, New Orleans, LA.
- Arafat, K. M. Y., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Chemo-mechanically decorated sustainable fiber for packaging products, ACS Spring, March 17-21, 2024, New Orleans, LA.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Mechanical Modification of Cellulosic Fibers for Enhanced Barrier and Flexibility of Packaging Materials, ACS Spring, March 17-21, 2024, New Orleans, LA.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Haque, N., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L, Integrated Machine Learning and Big Data Analysis for Hyperspectral Characterization of Heterogeneous Municipal Solid Waste, ACS Spring Meeting, Mar 17 -21, 2024, New Orleans, LA, USA.
2023
- Pal, L, Advances in integrated biorefinery systems for waste valorization, Southeastern Regional Meeting, SERMACS, October 25 – 28, 2023, Durham, NC.
- Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Haque, N., Bera, S., Pal, L, Innovative upcycling of municipal solid waste (MSW) into high-quality biochar for a sustainable future, Southeastern Regional Meeting, SERMACS, October 25 – 28, 2023, Durham, NC, USA.
- Salas, M., Kohakade, S., Rao, R., Pal, L, Leveraging hyperspectral imaging for enhanced characterization of municipal solid waste, Southeastern Regional Meeting, SERMACS, Oct. 25- 28, 2023, Durham, NC, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Maleic Acid Hydrolysis-Induced New Synthetic Protocol for Low Cost and High Yield Cellulose Nanocrystals Production from Waste Bioresources, 21st ISWFPC 2023, July 5- 7, 2023, Venice, Italy.
- Barrios, N. A., Parra, J.G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Exploring the Interfacial Dynamics in the Dewatering of Lignocellulosics through Computational Simulations, 97th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, June 4-7, 2023, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Arafat, K. Y, Hasan, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Modified Nanocellulose Coatings for Reinforcing Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Paper and Packaging Products, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Synthesis of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Hemp Agro-residues for Packaging Applications Prepared by Recyclable Acid Hydrolysis, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Debnath, M., Salem, K. S., Naithani, V., Starrett, N., Musten, E., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L, Innovating recycled fibers using high-shear homogenization for sustainable packaging and hygiene bioproducts, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Mali, M., Salem, K.S., Sarder, R., Agate, S., Mathur, K., Pal, L, Understanding of Quat Binding with Cellulosic Fibers and Wipes for Sustainable Hygiene Product Developments, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Salem, K.S., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Sustainable Surface Modification Strategies for Upgrading Softness and Tensile Properties of Lignocellulosic Fibers, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Barrios, N., A., Parra, J.G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Unveiling the Nanocellulose-water Interactions Through Computational Simulations, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Barrios, N. A., Smith, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Enhanced Press Dewatering and Energy Efficiency Through Enzymatic and Chemical Pretreatments, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Pandey, K., Zhang, Y., Pal, L., Lee, Y., Singh, A, Finite Element Analysis Modeling, Data Generation and Energy Management for Paper Drying Process, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Valorization of disposable paper cups into nanocellulose: An approach towards environmental sustainability, ACS Spring Meeting, March 26- 30, 2023, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Barrios, N. A., Smith, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Biocatalysts and Chemical Pretreatments of Lignocellulosics for Enhanced Press Dewatering and Energy Efficiency, ACS Spring Meeting, March 26-30, 2023, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Barrios, N. A., Parra, J.G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L, Computer simulation of water-cellulose located in non-confined spaces to develop insights into the drying of lignocellulosics, ACS Spring Meeting, March 26-30, 2023, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Arafat, K. Y, Hasan, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Investigation of surfactant-nanocellulose interactions for enhanced dewatering and barrier performance, ACS Spring Meeting, March 26- 30, 2023, Indianapolis, IN, USA..
2022
- Pirzada, P., Affokpon, A., Guenther, R.H., Sit, T.L., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A, Developing plant biomass hybrids for sustainable crop protection in sub-saharan Africa, ACS Fall National Meeting, August 21-25, 2022, Chicago, IL.
- Terán, J.E., Pal, L., Spontak, R.J., Lucia, L, Cohesive wear in polymers: lessons for future sustainability, ACS Fall National Meeting, August 21-25, 2022, Chicago, IL.
- Pal, L. Venditti, R., Byrd, M, Advanced Recycling and Materials Innovation, New Technology Showcase, TappiCon 2022, April 30 – May 3, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
- Sarder, R., Starrett, N., Agate, S., Pal, L, Valorization of Paper Mill Sludge in Novel Bioproducts, TappiCon 2022, April 30 – May 3, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
- Tyagi, T, Naithani, N., Lucia, L., Rojas, O., Pal, L, Hemp hurd nanofiber-based sustainable barrier coatings/films, Spring 2022 ACS National Meeting & Exposition, March 20-24, 2022.
2021
- Pirzada, P., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Cortada, L., Affokpon, A., Sit, T.L., Coyne, D., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A, Sustainable processing of banana harvest wastes as targeted and controlled release matrices for crop protection, Pacifichem 2021 (Virtual) Conference, December 16, 2021.
- Pal, L*, Flushability in Towels and Wipes Technology, TappiCon Live, Oct. 3-6, 2021, Atlanta, GA.
- Salem, K.S., Hasan, J., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Chemical Reactivity of Nanofibrillated Cellulose with Varying Levels of Fibrillation, TappiCon Live, Oct. 3-6, 2021, Atlanta, GA.
- Starkey, H., Jameel, H., Pal, L, Ply bond enhancement of multi-ply packaging paper using lignin-containing micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose, TappiCon Live, Oct. 3-6, 2021, Atlanta, GA.
- Pirzada, P., Mathew, R., Guenther, R.H., Cortada, L., Affokpon, A., Sit, T.L., Coyne, D., Pal, L., Opperman, C.H., Khan, S.A, Wrap & Plant: A sustainable platform to recycle agricultural wastes for crop protection in sub-Saharan Africa. 25th Annual Green Chemistry & Engg, (virtual), June 16, 2021.
- Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M.A., Lucia, L.A., Pal, L, Lignin-containing Nanocellulose Films and Coatings for Value-added and Sustainable Packaging Applications, TappiCon Virtual, May 4-5, 2021.
- Starkey, H., Jameel, H., Pal, L, Light-weighting linerboard using nanocellulose, TappiCon Virtual, May 4-5, 2021.
- Agate, S., Lucia, L., Pal, L, UV-induced Tuned Surface Wettability of Lignocellulosic Materials, ACS Spring Virtual National Meeting & Expo, April 5- May 1, 2021.
- Salem, K.S., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L, Elucidation of the chemical reactivity of cellulose nanofibrils possessing varying degrees of fibrillation to evaluate barrier properties, ACS Spring Virtual National Meeting & Expo, April 5- May 1, 2021.
- Pal, L., Lucia, L, Hemp Engineered Materials Production (HEMP) for Higher Value Consumer Bioproducts, ACS Spring Virtual National Meeting & Expo, April 5- May 1, 2021.
- Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L, Nature-Derived Antimicrobial Agents for Functional Tissue and Hygiene Products, Tissue Conference at NC State University. Jan. 12-14, 2021, Raleigh NC.
2020-2007
- Pal, L, Functional Biomaterials for Flexible Hybrid Electronics and 3D Printing, AIMCAL R2R Conference & SPE FlexPackCon, Oct. 21, 2020.
- Debnath, M., Pal, L.*, High Strength-High Softness (HS)2 Tissue and Towels Products, ACS Fall Virtual Meeting and Expo, Aug. 17–20, 2020.
- 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. 1–4, 2019, Orlando, FL.
- Sun, X., Starkey, H., Panajkar, A., Chang, H., Jameel, H., Pal, L.*, Lignin-Based Polymer Composites for 3D Printing, 1st International Lignin Symposium, Sept. 13–15, 2019, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
- 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.
- Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L.*, Fabrication of High Strength Antimicrobial Chitosan-Nanocellulose Composite Coatings, ACS Fall National Meeting & Exposition, August 25–29, 2019, San Diego, CA.
- 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.
- Pal, L.*, Agate, S., Schwartz, E., Sabbaghan, M., Argyropoulos, D., Lignocellulose-Cement Composites, TAPPI PaperCon, May 4–5, 2019, Indianapolis, IN.
- Sun, X., Agate, S., Lucia, L., McCord, M., Pal, L.*, Thermo-Responsivity and Tunable Optics of a PNIPAM/Cellulose Nanofibrillar Hydrogel for 3D Printing, ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29–April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
- Tyagi, P., Agate, S., Jameel, H., Nathani, V., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Chemical-Free, Green Factory for Lignin-Containing Nanocellulose Production, ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29–April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
- Salem, K., Pal, L., Lucia, L., Jameel, H., Physico-Chemical Factors Relevant to the Chemical Modification of Nanofibrillated Cellulose, ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29–April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
- Agate, S., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Photo-Degradable Bio-Based Gels as Platforms for Electrical Conductivity, ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29–April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
- Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Byrd, M., Pal, L., Piercy, J., McAlexander, S., Sustainable Polymers in Society: Demos of Renewable Polymers Manufacture in the Lab for HS Students from a Chemical/Environmental Engineering Summer Camp, ACS Spring National Meeting, March 29–April 04, 2019, Orlando, FL.
- 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, May 21, 2019, Ghent, Belgium.
- 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, November 27, 2018, Boston, MA.
- 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, Ghent, Belgium.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L., Nanocellulose-Based Multifunctional Barrier Coatings, Advanced Coating Symposium, TAPPI PaperCon, April 13–14, 2018, Charlotte, NC.
- 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.
- Gonzalez, R. W.*, De Assis, T., Pal, L., Pawlak, J., Evolution and Path Forward of the Hygiene Tissue Industry, Spring Conference of the Korea Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, April 14–15, 2018, South Korea.
- 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, November 2, 2017, Minneapolis, MN.
- Joyce, M. J., Frink, M., Pal, L., Gravure in Printed Flexible Electronics: Influence of Substrate Properties on Functional Printability, GAA Technical Forum, Oct. 3–4, 2017, Clearwater Beach, FL.
- Lucia, L. A., Jameel, H.*, Pal, L., 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.
- 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.
- Tyagi, P., Pal, L.*, Hubbe, M. A., Effects of Montmorillonite, Kaolinite, Protein, and AKD on Nanocellulose-Based Barrier Coating Packaging, TAPPI PaperCon 2017, Minneapolis, MN.
- Pal, L.*, Biomaterials Polymer Blends for 3D Printing, BIOFOR International, Feb. 13–17, 2017, Montreal, QC.
- Pal, L.*, Future Biomaterials and Specialty Papers for Printed Electronics, TAPPI Specialty Paper Conference, September 2016, Chicago, IL.
- Pal, L.*, Agate, S., Fleming, P. D., Effects of Paper Manufacturing Factors on Inkjet Print Quality and Lightfastness, NIP 23, Sept. 16–21, 2007, Anchorage, AK.
- Pal, L.*, Joyce, M. K., Fleming, P. D., 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.
🗣️ Invited Presentations
2026
- Pal, L., AI in Chemistry Education: What students are using and what they need to know., NC ACS Workshop, April 9, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Pal, L., Advancing Biobased Packaging: Integrating Performance, Sustainability and AI Innovation, Advanced Coating Symposium, TAPPICon, April 26 – 29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Pal, L., NC State Packaging Program Insights, Packaging Management Council (PMC), 2026 Spring Meeting, mar. 17-19, 2026.
2025
- Pal, L., Mantis Vision AI Platform for Fiberglass Mat Characterization and Materials Circularity, TAPPI Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, Oct 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Pal, L., AI-enabled Process Optimization, Waste and Energy Reductions, Panel Discussion: Emerging Technology, Data Sciences and AI, MASBio, 2025 Annual Meeting, Oct 7 – 9, 2025.
- Pal, L., AI-enabled Process Optimization, Waste and Energy Reductions, Webinar for Buckman Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lunch Seminar Series, Sept 15, 2025.
- Pal, L., Packaging and Printing Innovation Deep Dive and Environmental Life Cycle Assessment, 2025 Annual Convention/Technical Conference, Sept 8 – 11, 2025, Omni Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
- Pal, L., Biorefinery of Industrial Hemp for Sustainable Fiber Production and Utilization, National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit, July 15- 17, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Pal, L., Advancing Manufacturing Sustainability Through Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and Low-Carbon Fuels in the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry, RBI Spring Workshop, May 11-12, 2025, Atlanta GA.
- Pal, L., AI-Enabled End-of-Life Solutions for Packaging Materials: Advancing Environmental and Economic Sustainability, TappiCon, May 4 – 7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Pal, L., Advances in AI-Powered Real-Time Characterization of Waste for Integrated Biorefinery Systems, MAE Seminar, April 11, 2025, Raleigh, NC, USA.
2024
- Pal, L., Lignocellulose Engineering for Advanced Dewatering (LEAD), APPTI Net Zero Workshop – Decarbonizing the Pulp & Paper Sector, August 13–14, 2024, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Pal, L., Forest Products Decarbonization via Electrification, APPTI Net Zero Workshop – Decarbonizing the Pulp & Paper Sector, August 13–14, 2024, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pal, L., Sustainable Materials for Food Packaging, Industry Seminar, June 3, 2024, Oshkosh, WI, USA.
- 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.
2023
- 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.
- Pal, L., AI-Enabled Biobased Sustainable Solutions for Agriculture Resilience and Food Security, Industry Seminar, September 28, 2023, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Pal, L., Technical Challenges to Reduce Energy Use in the Production of Paper, US DOE IEDO Workshop, September 12, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Pal, L., Paper, Paper, Board and Tissue Grades, Pecha Kucha – TappiCon, April 22–26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
2022
- Pal, L., Smart Sustainability, IBM–NC State University Day Seminar, September 30, 2022.
- Pal, L., Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging Development Through Green Chemical Synthesis and Smart Manufacturing, Industry Seminar, September 26, 2022.
- Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste to Energy Conversion and Sustainable Materials Innovation Platform, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) – Bioprocess, Biofuels & Bioproducts Visit, September 28, 2022.
- Pal, L., Drying Paper Products, USDA/CARD Drying Workshop – NSF I/UCRC Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), June 25–26, 2022.
- Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste to Energy Innovation, IBM Back to School Virtual Seminar, June 23, 2022.
- Pal, L., AI-Enabled Waste Sorting & Smart Manufacturing, COE Lightning Round Workshop – Hunt Library, May 12, 2022.
- Pal, L., Breakthroughs in Smart Products via AI-Enabled Green Synthesis, Industry Seminar, April 13, 2022.
- Pal, L., Lignin Polymer Blends for 3D Printing, Ingevity Lunch & Learn Meeting, January 26, 2022.
- Pal, L., Innovative Biomass-based Products, Industry Seminar – Virtual Meeting, January 7, 2022.
2021
- Pal, L., Biobased Materials Synthesis and Coating Developments, Industry Seminar, NC State, October 7, 2021.
- Pal, L., Sustainable Biomaterials Development and Piloting Capabilities, Industry Seminar – Americas Product Development Virtual Lunch & Learn, July 14, 2021.
- Bousfield, D., Pal, L., Developments in Cellulose Composites and Packaging, TappiCon Virtual, May 4–5, 2021.
2020
- Pal, L., Panelist – Creating Safe, Secure and Intelligent Systems, Office of Undergraduate Research, NC State, October 10, 2020.
- Pal, L., Panelist – Continuing Our Research During COVID-19, Research Leadership Academy, NC State, September 11, 2020.
- Pal, L., Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Packaging, Halo Webinar, August 19, 2020.
- Pal, L., Sustainable Innovations for Food Security in Africa, Engineers Without Borders Benefit Dinner, April 25, 2020.
- Pal, L., Tissue Research and Testing Capabilities, Industry Seminar, February 6, 2020.
- Pal, L., Nanocellulose Materials – Bench to Pilot Scale, Industry Seminar, January 27–29, 2020, Little Falls, NY.
2019-2015
- Pal, L., Biodegradable, Moldable, 3D Printable Biomaterials, Sealed Air, August 21, 2019.
- Pal, L., Advances in Multi-scale Biomaterials for Next Gen Electronics, Industry Seminar, October 15, 2019.
- Pal, L., Sustainable Coatings and Composites, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, August 2, 2019, Saharanpur, India.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lucia, L., Martin, M. A., Progress in Barrier Coating Technology, Tappi PaperCon, May 4–5, 2019, Indianapolis, IN.
- Pal, L., Sustainable Health Enterprises, GEI Summit, Makerere University, March 11–13, 2019.
- Pal, L., Advanced Bioproducts, VTT Visit, NC State, November 13, 2018.
- Pal, L., How to Work with Industry Sponsors – Panelist, Junior Faculty Mentoring Event, November 6, 2018.
- Pal, L., Coatings and Composites for Packaging, Beijing University, July 16, 2018, Beijing, China.
- Pal, L., Green Flexible-Hybrid Printed Electronics, Qilu University, July 14, 2018, Jinan, China.
- Pal, L., Nanocellulose Barrier Coatings, Guangxi University, July 7, 2018, Nanning, China.
- Pal, L., Tissue Research and Pilot Testing, Industry Seminar, May 9, 2018.
- Pal, L., Functional Coatings and Composites, NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar, April 2, 2018.
- Pal, L., Oil and Grease Chemistry for Paper, Industry Seminar, March 7, 2017.
- Pal, L., 3D Printing and Biomaterials for the Paper Industry, Light Green Machine Institute Conference, October 17, 2016, Raleigh, NC.
- Pal, L., Approaches to Thin Coatings on Paper, Industry Seminar, June 29, 2016.
- Pal, L., Overview of Digital Packaging Printing, Industry Seminar, October 30, 2015, Richmond, VA.
Poster Presentations
2026
- Koloszar, K., Salas, M., Agwuncha, S., Mani, K. A., Pal, L.*, Microdust Generation from Hygiene Products: Characterization and Human Health Implications, Spring Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium, April 28–29, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, L., Tyagi, P., Pal, L.*, Enhanced Hydrogen Bonding of Chitosan–Microfibrillated Cellulose Coating for Sustainable Packaging and Food Protection, TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Zabib, N., Srinivasan, V., Gonzalez, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Fundamentals of Interfacial Behavior in High-Lignin Fibers: From Enzymatic Treatments to Water Interactions and Interfiber Bonding, TAPPICon, April 26–29, 2026, Columbus, OH.
- Upadhyay, A., Pal, L.*, Biobased Functional Barrier and Recyclable Packaging Materials for Environmental Sustainability, 19th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, April 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Pena-Rojas, L., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Integrating Hyperspectral Imaging and Computer Vision for Chemically Informed Material Recovery Systems, 19th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, April 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Pena, N., Kumar, R., Srinivasan, V., Salas, M., Sarker, A., Rao, R., Pal, L., Advancing Bioethanol Production from MSW Cellulosic Fraction: An Integrated Technoeconomic and Life Cycle Assessment, Forest Biomaterials Graduate Students Annual Symposium, April 10, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, R., Singh, S., Rao, R., Sarkar, A., Pal, L., Characterization and Prediction of Textile Materials Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Models, FB GSA Symposium, April 10, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L., Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Preservation, McKimmon Center, April 7, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- González, M., Venditti, A., Pal, L., Bridging Cellulose–Water Interactions to Energy and Carbon Performance in Papermaking, Graduate Research Symposium NCSU, April 7, 2026, McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC.
- Pena, N., Kumar, R., Srinivasan, V., Salas, M., Sarker, A., Rao, R., Pal, L.*, Cost-Effective Bioethanol Production from MSW High-Cellulose Paper: Integrated TEA and LCA of a Chemical-Free, Mechanically Pretreated Process, TechConnect Conferences, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Upadhyay, A., Pal, L.*, Microfibrillated Cellulose Enabled Composite Coatings: Creating Functional Barrier and Recyclable Packaging Materials, TechConnect Conference, March 10–12, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Koloszar, K., Salas, M., Agwuncha, S., Mani, K. A., Pal, L.*, Quantifying Hygiene-Product Microdust Using Smart Dust Collection System for Human Health Implications, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Thiyagarajan, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Building a HyperVision Data Pipeline for AI-Driven Waste-to-X Valorization, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Bera, S., Rao, R., Pal, L.*, Lignin-Enriched Hydrochar Particles: A Sustainable Platform for Environmental Remediation and Agriculture, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Rao, R., Rojas, L. P., Haque, N., Salas, M., Bera, S., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Circular Carbon from Waste: Upcycling Landfill-Bound Paper Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste into Biochar, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Novak, L., Bera, S., Pal, L.*, Biomass to Biomaterials: Lignin Extraction from Spent Pulping Liquor, Characterization, and Valorization Pathways, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L.*, Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Preservation, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Sarker, A., Singh, S., Salas, M., Rao, R., Pal, L.*, From Landfill to Value: Hyperspectral Characterization and Identification of Plastic Waste, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Pena, L., Rao, R., Salas, M., Haque, N., Bera, S., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Experimentally Informed Process Modeling and Life Cycle Assessment of Non-Recycled MSW Paper Upconversion to Biochar, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Mani, K. A., Kumar, R., Pal, L.*, Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) Derived Sustainable Fibers and Packaging Materials, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, R., Singh, S., Rao, R., Sarkar, A., Pal, L.*, Characterization and Prediction of Textile Materials Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Models, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, January 28, 2026, Raleigh, NC.
2025
- Rao, R., Salas, M., Singh, S., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Pal, L.*, Material Characterization and Recycling Pathways, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Sarker, A., Singh, S., Salas, M., Rao, R., Pal, L.*, Hyperspectral Vision for Landfill-bound Plastic Waste, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Pena, L., Salas, M., Pal, L.*, Technoeconomic Framework for Integrated Fiberglass Waste Recovery and Conversion, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Gonzalez, M. E., Pal, L.*, Life Cycle Assessment of Manufacturing Processes: Energy and Emissions Hotpots Identification for Optimal Improvements, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Mani, K. A., Bera, S., Rao, R., Salas, M., Pal, L.*, From Fiberglass Waste to Resource: A Green Pathway Using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES), TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, R., Pena, L., Pal, L.*, AI-Enabled Techno-Economic Analysis and Cost Optimization for the Fiberglass Mat Production, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27 – 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Thiyagarajan, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Advancing Fiberglass Composite Characterization and Recycling through Hyperspectral Imaging and Spectral Unmixing, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27-30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Building a HyperVision Data Pipeline for AI-Driven Waste-to-X Valorization, TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum, October 27-30, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L.*, Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Preservation, MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9, 2025, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
- Novak, L., Bera, S., Pal, L.*, Biomass to Biomaterials: Lignin Extraction from Spent Pulping Liquor, Characterization, and Valorization Pathways, MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9, 2025, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
- Srinivasan, V., Kumar, R., Rao, R., Haque, N., Agwuncha, S., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Biomass to Biofuel: Recovery of high-value fiber from Non-Recyclable Paper Waste for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9, 2025, Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Sarker, A., Rao, R., Kumar, R., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Diverting Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste Towards Valorization Through Comprehensive Characterization, MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9, 2025, Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Gonzalez, M. E., Venditti, R., Pal, L.* (2025). Advancing Sustainability in the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry: Uncovering Emission Hotspots and Pathways to Low-Carbon Production. MASBio October 7–9, 2025. Raleigh, NC.
- Rao, R., Haque, N., Pena, L, Bera, S, Sarker, A, Pal, L.*, Circular carbon: Upcycling paper fraction of municipal solid waste into biochar and life cycle analysis,, MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9, 2025, Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Thiyagarajan, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, AI-Driven Multisensory Ecosystem for Waste to Advanced Materials and Fuels, MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Pena, L., Rao, R., Salas, M., Haque, N., Bera, S., Pal, L.*, Experimentally informed Modeling and Life Cycle Analysis for Sustainable Upconversion of Non-Recycled MSW Paper Fractions into Biochar”, Poster presentation at, MASBio 2025 Annual Meeting, October 7-9,2025, Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Building a HyperVision Data Pipeline for AI-Driven Waste-to-X Valorization, Applied AI in Engineering & Computer Science Symposium, Raleigh, NC, 2025.
- Gonzalez, M. E., Pal, L.*, Decarbonizing the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry: Uncovering Emission Hotspots and Pathways to Low-Carbon Production, KIETS Climate Leader Symposium NCSU, Oct. 1, 2025.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Thiyagarajan, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Singh, A., Mittal, A., Yarbrough, J., Pal, L.*, Advances in AI-Driven Multisensory Ecosystem for Waste to Advanced Resources, ACS GCI Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School, 2025.
- Mani, A.K., Bera, S., Pal, L.* Reengineering cellulose through chemical strategies for improving barriers and mechanical properties. TappiCon, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* Multifunctional Acetylated Cellulosic Films with Improved Morphological, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties Derived from Agricultural Waste. TappiCon, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Enhancing Surface and Barrier Properties Through Microfibrillated Cellulose Enabled Bilayer Composite Coatings. TappiCon, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L.*, Exploring Alternative Fibers for Sustainable Hygiene and Packaging Applications, TAPPI Con2025, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Advancing Material Characterization and Sustainable Recycling with Hyperspectral Imaging and Computational Unmixing, TAPPI Con2025, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Gonzalez, M., Barrios, N., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, , Decarbonization Strategies for the U.S. Pulp and Paper Industry: Emission Hotspots and Pathways to Low-Carbon Production, TAPPI Con2025, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, , Microfibrillated -Enhanced Composite Coating for Sustainable Packaging Solutions. 18th Annual, Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, April 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Rao, R., Tripathy, A., Salas, M., Singh, S., Pal, L.*, Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) enabled real time characterization of food waste destined for landfill for sustainable resource recovery. ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Sustainable packaging through microfibrillated cellulose: creating functional barrier and recyclable material. ACS Spring Meeting, March 23-27, 2025, San Diego, CA.
- Kumar, R., Singh, S., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Sarkar, A., Pal, L.*, Characterization of Non-recyclable Textile Waste Using Metadata and Hyperspectral Imaging for Valorization. CNR, Graduate Research Symposium, March 20, 2025, Talley Student Union, Raleigh, NC.
- Sarker, A., Singh, S., Salas, M., Haque, N., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, , Multi-dimensional Characterization of Landfill-bound Municipal Solid Waste Plastics: Towards Viable Valorization Pathways, 2025 CNR, Graduate Research Symposium, March 20, 2025, Talley Student Union, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L.*, From Nature to Nutrient: Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Preservation. 2nd Annual, Forest Biomaterials Graduate/Undergraduate Symposium, March 7, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Zabib, N., Srinivasan, V., Gonzalez, M., Barrios, N, Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Understanding Cellulose-Sugar Interactions: Effects on Paper Strength and Dewatering. 2nd Annual, Forest Biomaterials Graduate/Undergraduate Symposium, March 7, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, R., Singh, S., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Sarkar, A., Pal, L.*, Characterization of Non-recyclable Textile Waste Using Metadata and Hyperspectral Imaging for Valorization, FB GSA Symposium, March 7, 2025, Raleigh, NC.
2024
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Microfibrillated Cellulose-Enhanced Functional Composite Coatings for Sustainable Packaging Solutions, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, Nov. 20, 2024, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Sarker, A., Haque, N., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Pal, L., Diverting Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste towards Valorization through Comprehensive Characterization, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, Nov. 20, 2024, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Kumar, R., Singh, S., Rao, R., Salas, M., Thiyagarajan, R., Haque, N., Sarkar, A., Pal, L., Characterization of Non-recyclable Textile Waste Using Metadata and Hyperspectral Imaging for Valorization, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, Nov. 20, 2024, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L., From Nature to Nutrient: Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Preservation, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, Nov. 20, 2024, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Rao, R., Haque, N., Bera, S., Rojas, L., Kardam, S., Pal, L., Advancing Sustainability: Biochar Production from Non-Recycled Paper Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste, ACS NC Local Section Annual Meeting, Nov. 20, 2024, Chapel Hill, NC.
- Rivera, L. V., Pal, L., Velev, O. D., Development and testing of millifluidic flow devices for characterization of microplastic formation and release in water, CBE Schoenborn Symposium, October 17–18, 2024, Raleigh, NC..
- Rivera, L. V., Pal, L., Velev, O. D., Unravel degradation modalities of synthetic and biobased polymer nonwoven, RISE, October 1–2, 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Mohamed, S., Bera, S., Pal, L., Innovative Sawdust Biopolymer for Packaging, AIChE Annual Student Conference, October 2024, San Diego, CA.
- Mohamed, S., Bera, S., Pal, L., Sawdust as Biopolymer for Packaging, Summer Undergraduate Symposium NCSU, July 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Rivera, L. V., Bang, R. S., Hong, H., Pal, L., Velev, O. D., MP capture with biodegradable dendritic microcleaners, Triangle Soft Matter Workshop, May 13, 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Pal, L., Deep Learning-Enhanced Chemical Characterization of Waste for Recycled Packaging, TAPPICon 2024, April 27 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Innovating Mechanical Modifications of Cellulosic Fibers for High Barrier Fluorochemical-Free Paper & Packaging Materials, TAPPICon, Apr. 28 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Barrios, N., Parra, J. G., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Investigating the effect of modified cellulosic fibers on barrier and functional properties for sustainable packaging, TAPPICon 2024, Apr 27 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Chemically Modified Cellulose Nanofibrils Based Coating for Enhanced Air, Oil/Water Barrier Properties for Packaging Applications, TAPPICon, Apr. 28 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Kumar, L., Pal, L., From Nature to Nutrient: Exploring Multifunctional Bio-Based Edible Coatings for Sustainable Food Preservation, TAPPICon, April 28 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Arafat, K. M. Y., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Unlocking the Potential of Microfibrillated Cellulose for High-Barrier Sustainable Packaging Films, TAPPICon, April 28 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Gonzalez, M., Barrios, N., Venditti, R., Pal, L., The Power of Charges: Exploring Electrification Opportunities for Decarbonizing the Paper Industry, TAPPICon, April 28 – May 1, 2024, Cleveland, OH.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Innovating Mechanical Modifications of Cellulosic Fibers for High Barrier Fluorochemical-Free Paper and Packaging Materials, 17th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, April 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Arafat, K. M. Y., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Tuning Microfibrillated Cellulose for High-barrier Sustainable Packaging Films, 17th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, April 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Basak, M., Gandy, E., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Trash to Treasure: Repurposing Waste Disposal Paper Cups into Sustainable Fibers and Nanocellulose for Circular Economy, 17th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, April 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Mohamed, S., Bera, S., Pal, L., Sawdust as Biopolymer for Packaging, Southern Regional Honors Council Conference, April 2024, Jacksonville, FL.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Rahman, S., Kohakade, S., Javali, K., Salunke, A., Patel, P., Chopra, S., Rajnekar, A., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Barlaz, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L., Integrated Machine Learning and Big Data Analysis for Hyperspectral Characterization of Heterogeneous Municipal Solid Waste, ACS Spring Sci-Mix, New Orleans, LA, 2024.
- Teza, B., Gandy, E., Basak, M., Arafat, K. M. Y., Lucia, L., Pal, L., Empowering Farmers by Diversifying Industrial HEMP to Bioproducts and Biochemicals, Undergraduate/Graduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, March 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Barrios, N. A., Parra, J. G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L., Decarbonizing the Energy-Intensive Drying of Cellulosics: Exploring Bound-Water Removal through Computer Simulations, Cellulose Fibers Conference 2024, March 13–14, 2024, Cologne, Germany.
- Mohamed, S., Bera, S., Pal, L., Sawdust as Biopolymer for Packaging, FB Graduate Symposium, February 2024, Raleigh, NC.
- Roberts, B., Salas, M., Rao, R., Singh, S., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Tripathy, A., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Barlaz, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, AI-Driven Waste Classification: Image Annotation for Machine Learning, FB Graduate Symposium, February 2024, Raleigh, NC.
2023
- Koloszar, K., Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Sustainable UV-Resistant Materials Synthesis for Packaging and Other Applications, North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), October 26, 2023, Durham, NC.
- Salas, M., Haque, N., Sarker, S., Kohakade, S., Desai, Y., Purohit, R., Sreedhar, S., Venditti, R., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Barlaz, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Building a Cloud-Based Data Repository System for Valorization of Waste to X, North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), October 26, 2023, Durham, NC.
- Barrios, N. A., Parra, J. G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Unveiling the Nanocellulose-water Interactions Through Computational Simulations, 16th Annual North Carolina State University Graduate Research Symposium, April 5, 2023, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Trash to Treasure: Upcycling waste disposal paper cups into fibers and cellulose nanocrystals for a circular economy, CNR Symposium, North Carolina State University, March 8, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Barrios, N. A., Parra, J. G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Structural and energetic analysis of the cellobiose-water molecular interaction through quantum mechanical calculations, ACS Spring 2023, March 26-30, 2023, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Barrios, N., Rao, R., Gonzalez, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Biocatalytic Upgrading of Heterogeneous MSW for Bioproducts, Biochemicals, and Biofuels, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Thiyagarajan, R., Wang, Y., Rao, R., Haque, N., Salas, M., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Techno-Economic Analysis of Landfill Options and AI-enabled Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Patel, P., Kohakade, S., Salas, M., Patel, P., Javali, K., Rao, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, MetaInsights: Unveiling the Power of Metadata in AI-Driven Municipal Solid Waste Characterization, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Basak, M., Gandy, E., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Waste to Wow: Valorization of Municipal Solid Waste-Paper Fraction to Sustainable Fibers and Nanomaterials, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Rahman, S., Agwuncha, S., Rao, R., Haque, N., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Comprehensive Analysis of Hazardous Materials in MSW: A Focus on PFAS and Heavy Metals, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Salunkhe, A., Kohakade, S., Salas, M., Sreedhar, S., Rao, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Rahman, R., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Development of Data Preprocessing Tools and Edge AI for Nonrecycled MSW Real-Time Characterization and Valorization, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Kumar, R., Sarker, A., Haque, N., Thiyagarajan, R., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Trash to Treasure: End-to-End Solution for Nonrecycled Municipal Solid Waste Characterization and Valorization, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Chopra, S., Rao, R., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Revolutionizing Waste Management: Edge AI Empowered Smart Conveyor Systems for Precision Waste Characterization, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Javali, K. Thiyagarajan, R., Salas, M., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Harnessing Web Scraping for Comprehensive Municipal Solid Waste Characterization and Stakeholders Engagement, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Haque, N., Rao, R., Salas, M., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Sarker, A., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Characterization for creation: Unfolding the Real-time Characterization Puzzle of NMSW by Building Unique Datasets, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Sarker, A., Haque, N., Rao, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Salas, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Comprehensive Exploration of Plastic Valorization: AI-Driven Characterization and Pretreatment of MSW Plastic Fractions, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Rajnekar, A., Kohakade, S., Salas, M., Patel, P., Javali, K., Rao, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Trash Insight: Web Platform Excellence in AI-enabled Characterization of Nonrecycled Municipal Solid Waste, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Kumar, R., Rao, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Salas, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Biomass to Biofuel: Upcycling of Non-Recycled Municipal Solid Waste (NMSW) to Chemical Intermediates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Rao, R., Bera, S., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Thiyagarajan, R., Kumar, R., Salas, M., Singh, A., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Pal, L.*, Innovative Upcycling of Nonrecycled Municipal Solid Waste (NMSW) Paper Fractions into Biochar for a Sustainable Future, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Kohakade, S., Salas, M., Salunkhe, A., Sreedhar, S., Rao, R., Haque, N., Sarker, A., Kumar, R., Thiyagarajan, R., Rahman, R., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, From Code to Characterization: Robust Backend Operations to Empower AI-Enabled Nonrecycled Municipal Solid Waste Valorization, Waste to Advanced Resources Matter Workshop, Nov. 15-16, 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Upadhyay, A., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Understanding the effect of cellulosic fibers modifications on barrier and functional properties for packaging, SERMACS, Oct. 25 – 28, 2023, Durham, NC.
- Barrios, N. A., Parra, J. G., Lucia, L., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Exploring Effects of Temperature on Cellulose-Water Interactions through Computational Simulations for Forest Products Decarbonization, SWST 66th International Convention of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, June 25-30, 2023, Ashville, NC, USA.
- Salas, M., Haque, N., Kohakade, S., Desai, Y., Purohit, R., Sreedhar, S., Venditti, R. A., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Barlaz, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Building the Data Pipeline and AI Platform for Valorization of Waste to X, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Gonzalez, M., Starret, N., Pal, L.*, Innovating Effect of Novel Nanofibrillated Cellulose at Super Low Concentrations on Tissue and Paper Properties, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Pandey, K., Barrios, N., Singh, A., Lee, Y., Pal, L.*, Innovating Towards Comprehensive Data Hub for AI-Enabled Testbeds for Advanced Manufacturing and Immersive Education, TappiCon 2023, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Sarder, R., Starrett, N., Agate, S., Pal, L.*, Innovating Valorization of paper mill sludge into highly fibrillated cellulose through enzymatic treatments and mechanical homogenization, TappiCon 2023, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Debnath, M., Sarder, R., Hubbe, M. A., Pal, L.*, Innovating Sustainable Agrofibers for Molded Packaging for Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics, TappiCon, April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Gonzalez, M., Barrios, N., Venditti, R., Pal, L.*, Decarbonization of the Forest Products Through Energy Efficiency & Electrification: Pathway to Net Zero 2050, Forest Biomaterials Symposium, North Carolina State University, March 2023, Raleigh, NC.
- Salas, M., Rao, R., Kumar, R., Sarker, A., Haque, N., Thiyagarajan, R., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.*, Trash to Treasure: End-to-End Solution for Nonrecycled Municipal Solid Waste Characterization and Valorization, Forest Biomaterials Graduate/Undergraduate Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2023.
2022
- Salem, K. S., Arafat, K. Y., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Enhanced Hydrophobicity of Nanocellulose for Higher Barrier Flexible Films and Coatings. 127th NC, ACS Local Section Annual Meeting, November 27, 2022, Durham, NC, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Trash to Nanocellulose: Upcycling waste disposal paper cups into fibers and cellulose nanocrystals for a circular economy. 127th NC, ACS Local Section Annual Meeting, November 27, 2022, Durham, NC, USA.
- Haque, N., Goodin, A., Venditti, R. A., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Barlaz, M., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Singh, A., Pal, L.* Waste to Advance Low-Cost Lignocellulose Innovations for Energy (WALLI-E). IBM-NC State University Day, Raliegh, NC, September 30, 2022.
- Barrios, N., Parra, J. Singh, A., Oh, Y., Pal, L.* Classical to Quantum Computing for Sustainable Biomaterials Innovation Platform. IBM-NC State University Day, Raleigh, NC, September 30, 2022.
- Zhang, Y., Pandey, K., Pal, L.*, Lee, Y., Singh, A., Jameel, H., Byrd, M., Dong, J. FEA Modeling and Energy Management for Paper Drying Processes. IBM Day, Raleigh, NC, September 30, 2022.
- Barrios, N., Smith, M., Venditti, R., Pal, L.* . Towards energy and fiber sustainability via enzymatic and strength aids, Alliance for Pulp and Paper Technology and Innovation (APPTI), June 15, 2022, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Basak, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.* Repurposing waste disposable paper cups: A sustainable source for high value-added nanocellulose materials. TappiCon, April 30- May 4, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
- Debnath, M., Salem, K. S., Naithani, V., Musten, E., Hubbe, M., Pal, L.* Valorization of Recycled Fibers Using a High-shear Homogenizer for Tissue and Hygiene Products. TappiCon, April 30- May 4, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
- Zhang, Y.,, Pal, L.*, Lee, Y., Singh, A., Jameel, H., Byrd, M., Dong, J., Finite Element Analysis Modeling and Energy Management for Paper Drying Process. TappiCon, April 30- May 4, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
- Salem, K. S., Arafat, K., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, High Barrier Acetylated Nanofibrillated Cellulose-Based Films & Coatings for Food Packaging. TappiCon, Apr. 30- May 4, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
- Barrios, N., Zhang, Y., Haque, N., Kumar, A., Parra, J., Venditti, R., Lucia, L., Jameel, H., Byrd, M., Viniotis, Y., Lee, Y., Singh, A., Pal, L.* Architecting AI-Enabled Testbeds for Biobased Materials Manufacturing and Education. TappiCon, Apr. 30- May 4, 2022, Charlotte, NC.
2019-2004
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Preeti, T., Agate, S., Hubbe, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multifunctional coatings. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
- 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.
- Preeti, T., Agate, S., Hubbe, M., Lucia, L., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multifunctional coatings. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2018, Cary, NC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tyagi, P., Hubbe, M., Pal, L.*, Nanocellulose-based multilayer coatings. CNR Graduate Symposium, Feb. 02, 2018, Raleigh, NC.
- Agate, S., Pal, L.*, BioComposite Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Films for Flexible Hybrid Electronics. Tappi PaperCon, April 23-26, 2017, Minneapolis, MN.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Agate, S., Pal, L., Biocomposite polydimethylsiloxane (pdms) films for flexible hybrid electronics. Pulp & Paper Science Foundation Annual Meeting, Sept. 2016, Cary, NC.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pal, L., 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.
- Pal, L., Joyce, M.K.*, Impregnator research: nano-pigments and building barriers with aqueous based films. Barrier Coating Symposium, Oct. 12-13, 2004 WMU, Kalamazoo, MI.
- Pal, L., 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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- Pal, L., Agate, S., Haque, N., Jameel, H., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Lucia, L., Venditti, R, Novel Municipal Solid Waste Processing System for Conversion Ready Feedstocks for Materials and Energy Recovery. 2022-182-03, US – Regular Application 19/107,606 2025-02-28.
- Pal, L., Agate, S., Haque, N., Jameel, H., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Lucia, L., Venditti, R, Novel Municipal Solid Waste Processing System for Conversion Ready Feedstocks for Materials and Energy Recovery. 2022-182-02, PCT/US2023/031442 2023-08-29 WO 2024/049850 A3, 2024-03-07.
- Pal, L., Agate, S., Haque, N., Jameel, H., Yarbrough, J., Mittal, A., Lucia, L., Venditti, R, Novel Municipal Solid Waste Processing System for Conversion Ready Feedstocks for Materials and Energy Recovery. 2022-182-01, US PRV – Provisional 63/401,982 2022-08-29.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Alternative Fibers and Micro-fibrillated Cellulose Coated Packaging Papers and Films and Substrates. 2022-048-05 US – Regular Application 18/864,250, 2024-11-06.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Alternative Fibers and Micro-fibrillated Cellulose Coated Packaging Papers and Films and Substrates. 2022-048-04, EU 23804300.4 2024-11-06.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Alternative Fibers and Micro-fibrillated Cellulose Coated Packaging Papers and Films and Substrates. 2022-048-03 China, FOR – Foreign 202380039245.2 2024-11-08 119343499 2025-01-21.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Alternative Fibers and Micro-fibrillated Cellulose Coated Packaging Papers and Films and Substrates. 2022-048-01, PCT/US2023/021984, 2023-05-12.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Alternative Fibers and Micro-fibrillated Cellulose Coated Packaging Papers and Films and Substrates. 2022-048-01, PRV – Provisional 63/364,613, 2022-05-12.
- Velev, D., Pal, L., Williams, A., Agate, S., Dougherty, J, Improved Polymer Color Analysis by Transmission Spectrophotometry Using High Refractive Index Composite Liquids. 2021-240-02, US – Regular Application 17/980,807, 2022-11-04, US 2023/0145146 A1, 2023-05-11.
- Velev, D., Pal, L., Williams, A., Agate, S., Dougherty, J, Improved Polymer Color Analysis by Transmission Spectrophotometry Using High Refractive Index Composite Liquids. 2021-240-01, US PRV – Provisional 63/277,269, 2021-11-09.
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- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Hemp Paper Packaging Material for Foodstuff. 2021-164-03, EU – EP22829079 2022-06-20, 4359608, 2024-05-01.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Hemp Paper Packaging Material for Foodstuff. 2021-164-03 China FOR – Foreign CN202280042458.6, 2022-06-20, 117751219, 2024-03-12.
- Pal, L., Tyagi, P., Lisson, N., Debnath, M., Sarder, R, Hemp Paper Packaging Material for Foodstuff. 2021-164-02, PCT/US2022/034156, 2022-06-20, WO 2022/271587 A1, 2022-12-29.
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- Pal, L., Campbell, C., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Salem, S, Method for Making A Fibrous Web and A Sanitary Article. 2021-066-01, US PRV – Provisional 63/113,201, 2020-11-13.
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- Pal, L., Campbell, C., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Naithani, V, Fiber Formulation, Its Use and Method for Making It. 19236-02, PCT/FI2020/050328, 2020-05-15.
- Pal, L., Campbell, C., Jameel, H., Lucia, L., Naithani, V, Earth-tone High-yield Tissue Paper and other Hygiene Products and a Method for Making Same. 19236-01 US PRV – Provisional 62/848,282 2019-05-15.
- Opperman, O., Davis, E., Pal, L., Guenther, R., Khan, S., Pirzada, T., Sit, T, Solid Phase Matrix for Crop Protection. 19148-02, US – Regular Application 18/249,111, 2023-04-14, US 2023/0389543 A1 2023-12-07.
- Opperman, O., Davis, E., Pal, L., Guenther, R., Khan, S., Pirzada, T., Sit, T, Solid Phase Matrix for Crop Protection. 19148-02, PCT/US2021/071810, 2021-10-11, WO 2022/082160 A1, 2022-04-21.
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- Zambrano, F., Jameel, H., Pal, L., Venditti, R., Gonzalez, R, Tissue Paper with Reduced Fiber and Methods of Manufacture. 19108-06, US – Regular Application 17/297,249, 2021-05-26 US, 2022/064865 A1, 2022-03-03.
- Zambrano, F., Jameel, H., Pal, L., Venditti, R., Gonzalez, R, Tissue Paper with Reduced Fiber and Methods of Manufacture. 19108-05, Mexico FOR – Foreign MX/a/2021/006142, 2021-05-25, MX/a/2021/006142, 2021-10-14.
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