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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. Reduction of deoxynivalenol during barley steeping in malting using plasma activated water and the determination of major degradation products

    • Journal of Food Engineering

    • Deoxynivalenol (DON) is one of the most prevalent mycotoxins contaminating cereal grains such as barley, causing yield loss and health concerns for consumers. Cold plasma treatment is an emerging method and has the ability to degrade DON. The aim of this study was to investigate the application of plasma activated water (PAW) in barley steeping to reduce the concentration of DON in naturally infected barley (NIB). The quality features of the barley malt steeped in PAW were then assessed.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  2. Preparation of TiO2-nanotube-based photocatalysts and degradation kinetics of patulin in simulated juice

    • Journal of Food Engineering

    • Patulin (PAT) is a heat-stable mycotoxin produced by several fungal species belonging to the genera Penicillium and Aspergillus, in damaged or moldy fruits. In this work, TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) were prepared as photocatalysts for the degradation of PAT in simulated juice, by a hydrothermal method coupled with calcination treatment.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins