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OUR PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS

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PUBLICATIONS (†Graduate student, postdoctoral fellow and visiting scholar supervised; *corresponding author)

Roles of the volatile and non-volatile fractions of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) essential oil in inhibiting Fusarium graminearum growth and trichothecene mycotoxin production.

Xiaoxi Qi†, Zixuan Xu†, Yueqiang Leng, Zhao Jin, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao*.

Sustainable Food Technology, 2026.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D5FB00909J

Fava bean protein isolate based bigels: Impact of preparation method, protein concentration, and oleogelator type.

Menglin Han, Basanta Dhungana, CMuxin Zhao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Food Hydrocolloids, 2026, 173, 112310.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.112310

Enzymatic chain elongation of A-, B-, and C-type grain starches by amylosucrase: Universal structure–function rules for resistant-starch design.

Shiyang Li, Yufeng Lin, Zhao Jin, Jiajia Rao, Islam Shahidul, Baochen Fang, Minwei Xu.

Food Research International, 2026, 226, 118135.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118135

Germination-driven modifications in pulse carbohydrates for optimized 3D food printing inks and structures.

Muhammad Usman, Yu Lu, Zhao Jin, Jiajia Rao, Minwei Xu.

Food Chemistry, 2026, 498 (Part 2), 147284.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.147284

Fabrication of sweet potato leaf-derived nanocellulose and its influence on the properties and interactions in peanut protein films.

Ming-yang Sun, Yu-qi Yang, Qi Gao, Jia-nan Chen, Chong-ting Guo, Miao Yu, Jiajia Rao, Xue-jun Gu, You-lin Xue.

Food Hydrocolloids, 2025,163, 111062.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111062

Upcycling soybean meal through enzymatic conversion of insoluble fiber into soluble dietary fiber enhanced by ball milling

Lingzhu Deng, Qiong Chen, Jae-Bom Ohm, Shahidul Islam, Jiajia Rao, Zhao Jin, Minwei Xu.

Journal of Food Science 2024, 89(8),4575-5178.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17185

Optimizing the Bleaching Conditions for Mechanically Extracted and Solvent-Extracted Hempseed Oil

Preston C Wilson, Md Sanaul Huda, Roque Evangelista, Clairmont L Clementson, Sean Liu, Bingcan Chen, Ewumbua Monono.

ChemEngineering, 2025, 9(6), 134.

https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering9060134

Curcumin-Mediated Photosensitization for Controlling Fungal Growth and Associated Mycotoxin Production

Anil Kunapareddy†, Xiaoxi Qi†, Zhao Jin, Shaobin Zhong, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao*.

ACS Food Science & Technology, 2025, 5, 2858–2869.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.5c00406 

Unveiling the dynamic response of volatile development during barley malt roasting via untargeted and pseudo-targeted flavoromics: a time course study

Zixuan Gu†, Zhao Jin, Paul Schwarz, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Food Chemistry, 2025, 468, 142477.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142477

Effects of antioxidants on the oxidative stability of expeller-pressed high oleic soybean oil (EPHOSO) oleogel and cookies

Muxin Zhao†, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Food Chemistry, 2025, 470, 142613.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142613

Cannabidiol (CBD) as an emerging nutraceutical ingredient from industrial hemp: Regulation, production, extraction, nutraceutical properties, and functionality

Anto Pradeep Raja Charles†, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao*.

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2025, 2436130.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2436130

Oleofoams and Whipped Emulsions: Formation, Characterization, and Future Role in the Food Industry

Matteo Grossi†, Muxin Zhao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*

Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2024, 154, 104752.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104752

Upcycling soybean meal through enzymatic conversion of insoluble fiber into soluble dietary fiber enhanced by ball milling

Lingzhu Deng, Qiong Chen, Jae‐Bom Ohm, Shahidul Islam, Jiajia Rao, Zhao Jin, Minwei Xu. Journal of Food Science, 2024, 89 (8): 4871-4883.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17185

Effect of high-tunnel and open-field production on the yield, cannabinoids, and volatile profiles in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) inflorescence

Anto Pradeep Raja Charles, Zixuan Gu†, Ryan Archer, Collin Auwarter, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2024, 72 (23): 12975–12987.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01668

Hemp protein isolate-based natural thermal-reversible hydrogel as a novel wound dressing material

Baochen Fang, Zhicheng Peng, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024, 16 (39), 51916–51931.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c05854

Unlocking the mystery of Tibetan yak butter and its byproducts: processing, physicochemical characteristics, functional benefits, and applications

Guofang Zhang, Jinwei Sun, Jingbo Yang, Xiaoxi Qia, Ramnarain Ramakrishna, Qiming Li, Wengkui Guo, Chun Li†, Libo Liu*, Peng Du, Wei Yu, Bingcan Chen*. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2024, 147, 104484.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104484

Unconventional sources of vegetable proteins: technological properties

Baochen Fang, Zhicheng Peng, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Current Opinion in Food Science, 2024, 57, 101150.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101150

Evaluating high oleic soybean oil oleogels as shortening replacements: Impact on cookie dough, cookie attributes, and oxidative stability

Muxin Zhao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 2024, 101(8), 753–765.

https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12823

Plant protein solubility: A challenge or insurmountable obstacle

Kun Gao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2024, 324, 103074.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2023.103074

Plant protein flavor chemistry fundamentals and techniques to mitigate undesirable flavors

Serap Vatansever, Bingcan Chen, Hall Clifford. Sustainable Food Proteins, 2024, 2, 33–57.

https://doi.org/10.1002/sfp2.1025

Maillard reaction between high-intensity ultrasound pre-treated pea protein isolate and glucose: Impact of reaction time and pH on the conjugation process and the properties of conjugates

Kun Gao†, Yixiang Xu, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2024, 434, 137486.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137486

Non-Enzymatic Glycation as A Tunable Technique to Modify Plant Proteins: A Comprehensive Review on Reaction Process, Mechanism, Conjugates Structure and Functionality

Kun Gao†, Fengchao Zha†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2024, 23, e13269.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13269

Influence of impingement flows with sand particles on the barrier properties of organic coatings

Amin Vedadi, Jordi Estevadeordal, Xinnan Wang, Jiajia Rao, Yechun Wang. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 2023, 20, 1235-1255.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-022-00739-2

Effect of protein concentration on the structural, functional properties, linear and nonlinear rheological behaviors of thermally induced hemp protein gels

Baochen Fang, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Engineering, 2023, 359, 111694.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111694

Synergistic effect of pH-shift and controlled heating on improving foaming properties of pea vicilin and its adsorption behavior at the air-water interface

Liuyi Chang, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2023, 145, 109022.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.109022

Sensory profile of pulse-based high moisture meat analogs: A study on the complex effect of germination and extrusion processing

Muhammad Usman, Gabriel Swanson, Bingcan Chen*, Minwei Xu*. Food Chemistry, 2023, 426, 136585.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136585

Unraveling the role of germination days on the aroma variations of roasted barley malts via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry based untargeted and targeted flavoromics

Zixuan Gu†, Zhao Jin†, Paul Schwarz, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2023, 426, 136563.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136563

Interfacial, and emulsifying properties nexus of green pea protein fractions: Impact of pH and salt

Liuyi Chang, Yang Lan, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao.

Food Hydrocolloids, 2023, 140, 108652.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108652

Fractionation, Structural Characteristics, Functionality, Aromatic Profile, and in Vitro Digestibility of Lentil (Lens culinaris) Proteins

Liuyi Chang, Zixuan Gu†, Nonoy Bandillo, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. ACS Food Science & Technology, 2023, 3, 478–488.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00429

Lysozyme−phenolics bioconjugates as antioxidant and antibacterial bifunctional agent: Structural basis underlying the dual-function

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Chun Li†, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2023, 406, 135070.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135070

Reverse micelles extraction of hemp protein isolate: Impact of defatting process on protein structure, functionality, and aromatic profile

Baochen Fang, Zixuan Gu†, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2023, 135, 108158.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108158

Molecular interaction mechanism and structure–activity relationships of protein–polyphenol complexes revealed by side-directed spin labeling-electron paramagnetic resonance (SDSL-EPR) spectroscopy

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Yang Lan, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2023, 402, 134354.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134354

Natural compounds of plant origin in the control of fungi and mycotoxins in foods

Xiaoxi Qi, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Current Opinion in Food Science, 2023, 52, 101054.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2023.101054

Uncovering aroma boundary compositions of barley malts by untargeted and targeted flavoromics with HS-SPME-GC-MS/olfactometry

Zixuan Gu†, Zhao Jin†, Paul Schwarz, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2022, 394, 133541.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133541

Multi-trait genomic prediction improves selection accuracy for enhancing seed mineral concentrations in pea

Sikiru Adeniyi Atanda, Jenna Steffes, Yang Lan, Md Abdullah Al Bari, Jiajia Rao, Nonoy Bandillo. The Plant Genome, 2022, 15, e20260.

https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20260

Unraveling the mechanism by which high intensity ultrasound improves the solubility of commercial pea protein isolates

Kun Gao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2022, 131, 107823.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107823

Structure and physical properties of spray-dried fish oil microcapsules via pea protein isolate based emulsification or complex coacervation

Qiang Wang†, Yang Lan, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Food Engineering, 2022, 335, 111173.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111173

Structure modification, functionality and interfacial properties of kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) protein concentrate as affected by post-extraction treatments

Uyory Choe, Liuyi Chang, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2022, 133, 108000.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108000

Effect of high oleic soybean oil oleogels on the properties of doughs and corresponding bakery products

Muxin Zhao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 2022, 99, 1071–1083.

https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12594

Nutraceutical potential of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) extracts: physicochemical stability and bioaccessibility of cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsions

Huijuan Zheng, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food & Function, 2022, 13, 4502–4512.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D1FO04433H

Ultracentrifugal Milling and Steam Heating Pretreatment Improves Structural Characteristics, Functional Properties, and in Vitro Binding Capacity of Cellulase Modified Soy Okara Residues

Qiang Wang†, Peiyi Shen†, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2022, 384, 132526.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132526

Modification of Physicochemical, Functional Properties, and Digestibility of Macronutrients in Common Bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) Flours by Different Thermally Treated Whole Seeds

Uyory Choe, Juan M. Osorno, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2022, 384, 132570.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132570

One-Step Extraction of Oat Protein by Choline Chloride-Alcohol Deep Eutectic Solvents: Role of Chain Length of Dihydric Alcohol

Jianxiong Yue†, Zhenbao Zhu, Jianhua Yi, Hui Li†, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2022, 376, 131943.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131943

Dynamic Changes of 3-Mcpd Esters and Glycidyl Esters Contents as Well as Oil Quality During Repeated Deep-Frying

Minwei Xu†, Asunta Thompson, Bingcan Chen*.

LWT, 2022, 153, 112568.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112568

Traditional Fermented Soybean Products: Processing, Flavor Formation, Nutritional and Biological Activities

Libo Liu†, Xiaoqian Chen, Linlin Hao, Guofang Zhang, Zhao Jin†, Chun Li†*, Yuzhuo Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2022, 62(7), 1971–1989.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1848792

Comparison of The Proximate Compositions, Nutritional Minerals, Pasting Properties, and Aroma Differences of Flours from Selected Yellow Pea Cultivars Grown Across the Northern Great Plains

Haiyang Jiang, Zixuan Gu†, Frank Manthey, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. ACS Food Science & Technology, 2021, 1, 1529–1537.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.1c00149

Cascade/parallel Biocatalysis Via Multi-Enzyme Encapsulation On Metal–Organic Materials for Rapid and Sustainable Biomass Degradation

Qiaobin Li, Yanxiong Pan*, Hui Li†, Mary Lenertz, Kailyn Reed, Drew Jordahl, Taylor Bjerke, Angel Ugrinov, Bingcan Chen*, and Zhongyu Yang*. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021, 13, 43085–43093.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.1c12209

Gluten extraction from deoxynivalenol contaminated wheat by wet milling

Ana M Magallanes López, Jae-Bom Ohm, Frank A Manthey, Jiajia Rao, Senay Simsek. Food Control, 2021, 120, 107513.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107513

Protocol for Resolving Enzyme Orientation and Dynamics in Advanced Porous Materials via SDSL-EPR

Yanxiong Pan, Hui Li, Qiaobin Li, Mary Lenertz, Isabelle Schuster, Drew Jordahl, Xiao Zhu, Bingcan Chen, Zhongyu Yang. STAR Protocols, 2021, 2, 100676.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2021.100676

One-pot Synthesis of Enzyme@Metal-Organic Materials (MOM) Biocomposites for Enzyme Biocatalysis

Yanxiong Pan, Hui Li†, Mary Lenertz, Yulun Han, Angel Ugrinov, Dmitri Kilin, Bingcan Chen*, and Zhongyu Yang*.

Green Chemistry, 2021, 23, 4466–4476.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D1GC00775K

Site-Directed Spin Labeling (SDSL) and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy in Heterogeneous Biocatalysis: Probing Enzyme Orientation and Backbone Dynamics Under Nanoscale Confinement

Yanxiong Pan, Hui Li†, Qiaobin Li, Mary Lenertz, Xiao Zhu, Bingcan Chen, and Zhongyu Yan. Chem Catalysis, 2021, 1, 207-231.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2021.03.005

Modification of Pulse Proteins for Improved Functionality and Flavor Profile: A Comprehensive Review

Fengchao Zha†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2021, 20, 3036–3060.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12736

Microencapsulation of Hempseed Oil by Pea Protein Isolate–Sugar Beet Pectin Complex Coacervation: Influence of Coacervation pH and Wall/Core Ratio

Yang Lan, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2021, 113: 106423.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106423

Ferreting out the Secrets of Industrial Hemp Protein as Emerging Functional Food Ingredients

Peiyi Shen†, Zili Gao†, Bochen Fang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2021, 112, 1–15.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.03.022

Improving the Functionality of Pulse Protein Isolate through Co-Spray Drying with Emulsifying Salt or Disaccharide

Leqi Cui†, Jennifer Kimmel, Leon Zhou, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2021, 113: 106534.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106534

Impact of Defatting Treatment and Oat Varieties on Structural, Functional Properties, and Aromatic Profile of Oat Protein

Jianxiong Yue†, Zixuan Gu†, Zhenbao Zhu, Jianhua Yi, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2021, 112: 106368.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106368

Unlocking the Potential of Minimally Processed Oil Based Oleogels in the Bakery Industry

Muxin Zhao†, Minwei Xu†, Ewumbua Monono, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food & Function, 2020, 11: 10329–10340.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D0FO02451A

Viability of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Microencapsulated in Alginate/Chitosan Hydrogel Particles During Storage and Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion: Role of Chitosan Molecular Weight

Xiaoxi Qi, Senay Simsek, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Soft Matter, 2020, 16: 1877–1887.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C9SM02387A

Effects of ethanol modified supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and particle size on the physical, chemical, and functional properties of yellow pea flour

Serap Vatansever, Jiajia Rao, Cliffold Hall. Cereal Chemistry, 2020, 97, 1133-1147.

https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10334

Combining Solid Dispersion-Based Spray Drying with Cyclodextrin to Improve the Functionality and Mitigate the Beany Odor of Pea Protein Isolate

Leqi Cui†, Jennifer Kimmel, Leon Zhou, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2020, 245: 116546.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116546

Functionality and Structure of Yellow Pea Protein Isolate as Affected by Cultivars and Extraction pH

Leqi Cui†, Nonoy Bandillo, Yechun Wang, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2020, 108: 106008.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106008

The impact of Hempseed Dehulling on Chemical Composition, Structure Properties and Aromatic Profile of Hemp Protein Isolate

Peiyi Shen†, Zili Gao†, Minwei Xu, Jae-Bom Ohm, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2020, 106: 105889.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105889

Spatial Distribution and Solvent Polarity-Triggered Release of Polypeptide Incorporated into Invertible Micellar Assemblies

Yanxiong Pan, Oksana Zholobko, Hui Li†, Jing Jin, Jinlian Hu, Bingcan Chen*, Andriy Voronov, Zhongyu Yang*. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020, 12: 12075–12082.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b22435

Physicochemical Properties and Aroma Profiles of Flaxseed Proteins Extracted from Whole Flaxseed and Flaxseed Meal

Yang Lan, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2020, 104: 105731.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105731

Clove Oil-in-Water Nanoemulsion Mitigates Growth of Fusarium. Graminearum and Trichothecene Mycotoxin Production during the Malting of Fusarium Infected Barley

Jing Wan, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2020, 312: 126120.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.126120

Phase behavior, Thermodynamic and Microstructure of Concentrated Pea Protein Isolate-Pectin Mixture: Effect of pH, Biopolymer Ratio and Pectin Charge Density

Yang Lan, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2020, 101: 105556.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105556

Formation, Characterization, and Potential Food Application of Rice Bran Wax Oleogels: Expeller-Pressed Corn Germ Oil versus Refined Corn Oil

Muxin Zhao†, Yang Lan, Leqi Cui†, Ewumbua Monono, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2020, 309: 125704.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125704

Phase Behavior and Complex Coacervation of Concentrated Pea Protein Isolate-Beet Pectin Solution

Yang Lan, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2020, 307: 125704.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125536

Effect of germination time on antioxidative activity and composition of yellow pea soluble free and polar soluble bound phenolic compounds

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin†, Jae-Bom Ohm, Paul Schwarz, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food & Function, 2019, 10: 6840–6850.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C9FO00799G

Genotype x Environmental Effects on Yielding Ability and Seed Chemical Composition of Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Varieties Grown in North Dakota, USA

Yang Lan, Fengchao Zha†, Allen Peckrul†, Bryan Hanson, Burton Johnson, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 2019, 12: 1417–1425 (Featured as Young Scientist to Watch).

https://doi.org/10.1002/aocs.12291

Gum Arabic-Mediated Synthesis of Glyco-pea Protein Hydrolysate via Maillard Reaction Improves Solubility, Flavor Profile, and Functionality of Plant Protein

Fengchao Zha†, Zhongyu Yang*, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2019, 67: 10195–10206.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b04099

Effect of Germination on the Chemical Composition, Thermal, and Pasting, and Moisture Sorption Properties of Flours from Chickpea, Lentil, and Yellow Pea

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin†, Senay Simsek, Clifford Hall, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2019, 291: 199–206.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.05.167

Influence of Nonionic and Ionic Surfactants on the Antifungal and Mycotoxin Inhibitory Efficacy of Cinnamon Oil Nanoemulsions

Dianhui Wu, Jian Lu, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food & Function, 2019, 10: 2817–2828.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C9FO00470J

New Insights into the Impact of Sodium Chloride on the Lipid Oxidation of Oil-in-Water Emulsions

Lequi Cui†, Peiyi Shen†, Zili Gao†, Jianhua Yi, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2019, 67: 4321–4327.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b00396

Physical Stability, Antifungal and Mycotoxin Inhibitory Activities of Lecithin Stabilized Cinnamon Oil Emulsions in the Presence of Chitosan

Dianhui Wu, Jian Lu, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. LWT, 2019, 106: 98–104.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.02.029

HS-SPME-GC-MS/Olfactometry Combined with Chemometrics to Assess the Impact of Germination on Flavor Attributes of Chickpea, Lentil, and Yellow Pea Flours

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin†, Yang Lan, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Food Chemistry, 2019, 280: 83–95.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.048

A Combination of Monoglycerides Crystalline Network and Hydrophilic Antioxidants Synergistically Enhances the Oxidative Stability of Gelled Algae Oil

Qiang Wang†, Eric Andrew Decker, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food & Function, 2019, 10: 315–324.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C8FO00997J

Improving the Efficacy of Essential Oils as Antimicrobials in Foods: Mechanisms of Action

Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen, David Julian McClements. Annual Review of Food Science and Technology, 2019, 10: 365–387.

https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-032818-121727

The Effect of Different Treatments of (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate on Colorectal Carcinoma Cell Lines

Yangping Ding, Zili Gao†, Bingcan Chen, Kanyasiri Rakariyatham, Huayi Suo, Huarong Tong, and Hang Xiao.

Nutrition and Cancer, 2018, 7: 1126–1136.

https://doi.org/10.1080/01635581.2018.1497671

The Inhibition of Advanced Glycation End Products by Carnosine and Other Natural Dipeptides to Reduce Diabetic and Age-Related Complications

Michael A Freund, Bingcan Chen, Eric A Decker. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2018, 17: 1367–1378.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12376

The Influence of pH and Enzyme Cross-linking on Protein Delivery Properties of WPI-Beet Pectin Complexes

Qiang Wang†, Yanrong Ren, Yangping Ding, Minwei, Xu†, Bingcan Chen*. Food Research International, 2018, 105: 678–685.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.11.076

In Situ Enzymatic Synthesis and Purification of Theaflavin-3,3'-Digallate Monomer and Incorporation into Nanoliposome

Yangping Ding, Liqiang Zou, Changqi Lu, Huarong Tong, Bingcan Chen*. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2018, 53: 2552–2559.

https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.13849

Chitosan coatings on lecithin stabilized emulsions inhibit mycotoxin production by Fusarium pathogens

Dianhui Wu, Jing Wan, Jian Lu, Xingguo Wang, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Control, 2018, 92: 276–285.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.05.009

Pre-treated Theaflavin-3, 3’-Digallate Possesses Higher Inhibitory Effect on HCT116 Cell Line

Yangping Ding, Bingcan Chen, Zili Gao†, Huayi Suo & Hang Xiao. Food & Nutrition Research, 2017, 61(1): 1–12.

https://doi.org/10.1080/16546628.2017.1400340

Genome-Wide Association and Prediction of Grain and Semolina Quality Traits in Durum Wheat Breeding Populations

Jason D Fiedler, Evan Salsman, Yuan Liu, Monika Michalak de Jiménez, Justin B Hegstad, Bingcan Chen, Frank A Manthey, Shiaoman Chao, Steven Xu, Elias M Elias, Xuehui Li. The Plant Genome, 2017, 10(3): 1–12.

https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2017.05.0038

Lipid Oxidation in Base Algae Oil and Water-in-Algae Oil Emulsion: Impact of Natural Antioxidants and Emulsifiers

Bingcan Chen*, Yangping Ding, David Julian McClements, and Eric Andrew Decker. Food Research International, 2016, 85: 162–169.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2016.04.038

Impact of Diacylglycerol and Monoacylglycerol on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Stripped Soybean Oil

Bingcan Chen*, David Julian McClements, and Eric Andrew Decker. Food Chemistry, 2014, 142(1): 365–372.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.07.070

Nutraceutical nanoemulsions: influence of carrier oil composition (digestible versus indigestible oil) on b-carotene bioavailability

Jiajia Rao, Eric Andrew Decker, Hang Xiao, David Julian McClements. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2013, 93, 3175-3183.

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6215

A Rational Strategy to Improve Oxidative Stability in Algal Oil

Bingcan Chen*, David Julian McClements, and Eric Andrew Decker. Inform, 2013, 24(8): 544–546.

Impact of lemon oil composition on formation and stability of model food and beverage emulsions

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Food Chemistry, 2012, 134, 749-757.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.02.174

Formation and Microstructural Characterization of Whey Protein Isolate/Beet Pectin Coacervations by Laccase Catalyzed Cross-linking

Bingcan Chen*, Hongjun Li, Yangping Ding, Huayi Suo.

LWT-Food Science and Technology, 2012, 47(1): 31–38.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2012.01.006

New Insights into the Role of Iron in the Promotion of Lipid Oxidation in Bulk Oils Containing Reverse Micelles

Bingcan Chen, Atikorn Panya. David Julian McClements, and Eric Andrew Decker. Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012, 60(13): 3524–3532.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf300138h

Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Hydrolyzed β-lactoglobulin-glucose Maillard Reaction Products

Shiyuan Dong, Atikorn Panya, Mingyong Zeng, Bingcan Chen, D. Julian McClements, Eric A. Decker. Food Research International, 2012, 46(1): 55–61.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2011.11.022

Formation of flavor oil microemulsions, nanoemulsions and emulsions: influence of composition and preparation method

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, 59, 5026-5035.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf200094m

Stabilization of phase inversion temperature nanoemulsions by surfactant displacement

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, 58, 7059-7066.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf100990r

Antioxidant Properties of Chlorogenic Acid and its Alkyl Esters in Stripped Corn Oil in Combination to Phospholipids and Water

Laguerre Mickaël, Chen Bingcan, Lecomte Jerome, Villeneuve Pierre, McClements David, Decker Eric. Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, 59(18): 10361–10366.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf2026742

Role of Reverse Micelles on Lipid Oxidation: Impact of Phospholipids on Antioxidant Activity of α-tocopherol and Trolox in Stripped Soybean Oil

Bingcan Chen, Ashley Han, Michael Laguerre, David Julian McClements, Eric Andrew Decker. Food & Function, 2011, 2: 302–309.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C1FO10046G

Physical Structures in Soybean Oil and Their Impact on Lipid Oxidation

Bingcan Chen, Ashley Han, David Julian McClements, Eric Andrew Decker. Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010, 58(22): 11993–11999.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf102763p

Stabilization of Soybean Oil Bodies by Enzyme (Laccase) Cross-linking of Adsorbed Beet Pectin Coatings

Bingcan Chen, David Julian McClements, David A. Gray and Eric Andrew Decker. Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010, 58(16): 9259–9265.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf102082u

Role of Continuous Phase Anionic Polysaccharides on the Oxidative Stability of Menhaden Oil-in-Water Emulsions

Bingcan Chen, David Julian McClements, Eric Andrew Decker. Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010, 58(6): 3779–3784.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf9037166

Heat-induced gelation properties of faba bean protein isolate at acidic condition: Impact of high methoxyl pectin and sucrose.

Jacob Thomsen†, Muxin Zhao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Food Chemistry, 2026, 502, 147615

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.147617

AI-Assisted Screening of Soybean Varieties: Linking Protein Composition to Tofu Quality.

Menglin Han, Basanta Dhungana, Changhui Yan, Zhao Jin, Shahidul Islam, Jiajia Rao, Carrie Dottey, Minwei Xu.

Food Hydrocolloids, 2026, 172 (part 3), 112108.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.112108

Integrating fiber modification and computer-vision evaluation to improve soybean meal for 3D food printing.

Qiong Chen, Zhikai Liang, Shahidul Islam, Jiajia Rao, Minwei Xu.

Food Research International, 2026, 225, 118131.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118131

Upcycling Soybean Meal into Edible 3D Printing Inks: The Role of Particle Size and Trace Xanthan.

Qianqian Zhu, Qiong Chen, Haiming Chen, Wenxue Chen, Shahidul Islam, Farhad Imani, Jiajia Rao, Minwei Xu.

ACS Food Science & Technology, 2025,5(11), 4384-4395.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.5c00873

Investigating the interaction mechanisms between arachin and resveratrol: Utilizing multi-spectroscopy and computational chemistry

Yu-qi Yang, Qi Gao, Shi-qi Yue, Xue Peng, Ning Wang, Jing-li Xin, Miao Yu, Jia-jia Rao, You-lin Xue.

Food Chemistry, 2025, 463, 141435.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141435

Investigating the impact of ultrasound on the structural, physicochemical, and emulsifying characteristics of Dioscorin: Insights from experimental data and molecular dynamics simulation

Qi Gao, Yu-qi Yang, Hao-nan Nie, Bing-qing Wang, Xue Peng, Ning Wang, Jiang-kuo Li, Jiajia Rao, You-lin Xue.

Food Chemistry 2024, 453,139581.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139581

Gel properties of Fava bean protein isolate as affected by environmental stress and high intensity ultrasound pretreatment

Jacob Thomsen†, Baochen Fang†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

ACS Food Science & Technology, 2025, 5 (10), 3910–3919.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.5c00648

Testing Drying Kinetic Models and the Effect of Drying on Cannabinoids of Floral Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a Pilot-Scale Cabinet Dryer

Stuart Lumu, Niloy Chandra Sarker, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Ademola Hammed, Bingcan Chen, Ewumbua Monono.

Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2025, 50, 117–129.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-025-00255-2

Application of flavoromics approach to evaluate aroma characteristics in malts: Current trends and future outlooks

Zixuan Gu†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2025, 156, 104878.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2025.104878

Faba bean protein: chemical composition, functionality, volatile compounds, and applications in food production

Jacob Thomsen†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2025, 156, 104863.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104863

Enhanced nutraceutical potential of cannabidiol derived from industrial hemp using plant based complex coacervates

Anto Pradeep Raja Charles†, Yang Lan†, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao*. 

Industrial Crops and Products, 2025, 223, 120130.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120130

Investigating the interaction mechanisms between arachin and resveratrol: Utilizing multi-spectroscopy and computational chemistry

Yu-qi Yang, Qi Gao, Shi-qi Yue, Xue Peng, Ning Wang, Jing-li Xin, Miao Yu, Jia-jia Rao, You-lin Xue. Food Chemistry, 2024, 463 (part 4), 141435.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141435

Investigating the impact of ultrasound on the structural, physicochemical, and emulsifying characteristics of Dioscorin: Insights from experimental data and molecular dynamics simulation

Qi Gao, Yuqi Yang, Hannan Nie, Bingqing Wang, Xue Peng, Ning Wang, Jiangkuo Li, Jiajia Rao, Youlin Xue.

Food Chemistry, 2024, 453, 139581.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139581

Novel high internal phase emulsion gels stabilized solely by hemp protein isolate: Enhancement of cannabidiol chemical stability and bioaccessibility

Anto Pradeep Raja Charles, Baochen Fang, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 279 (part 3), 135395.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135395

Tuning the properties of plant-based whipped cream through zein nanoparticles-sodium stearate complex.

Matteo Grossi†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2024, 155, 110219.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110219

Milk-Derived Exosome Nanovesicles: Recent Progress and Daunting Hurdles

Kaili Wang, Xu Zhao, Sijia Yang, Xiaoxi Qi, Guofang Zang, Chun Li, Aili Li*, Bingcan Chen*. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2024, 2338831.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2338831

Food Protein Based Nanotechnology: from Delivery to Sensing Systems

Qiang Wang, Xiaofeng Xiang, Bingcan Chen*. Current Opinion in Food Science, 2024, 57, 101134.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101134

Discovering novel cryo-oleofoams with excellent overrun: Synergistic effect between zein and monoglyceride at interface

Matteo Grossi†, Baochen Fang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2024, 150, 109690.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.109690

Dairy products and constituents: a review of their effects on obesity and related metabolic diseases

Aili Li, Xueting Han, Libo Liu, Guofang Zhang, Peng Du, Chao Zhang, Chun Li†*, Bingcan Chen*. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2024, 2257782.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2023.2257782

Biomimetic mineralization of lipase@MOF biocatalyst for ease of biodiesel synthesis: structural insights into the catalytic behavior

Fengchao Zha†, Min Shi, Hui Li†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Fuel, 2024, 357(B), 129854.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129854

Influence of germination and pulse type on texture of high moisture meat analogs

Jun Guo, Muhammad Usman, Gabriel Swanson†, Baochen Fang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*, Minwei Xu*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2024, 146(A), 109207.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.109207

An In Vitro Comparison of the Digestibility and Gastrointestinal Fate of Scallops and Plant-Based Scallop Analogs

Zhiyun Zhang, Dingkui Qin, Kanon Kobata, Jiajia Rao, Jiakai Lu, David Julian McClements. Foods, 2023, 12 (15), 2928.

https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12152928

Water-soluble fraction of pea protein isolate is critical for the functionality of protein-glucose conjugates obtained via wet-heating Maillard reaction

Kun Gao†, Liuyi Chang, Yixiang Xu, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Research International, 2023, 174(1), 113503.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113503

Effective enzymatic synthesis of benzotropolone and formation mechanism of its bicyclo [3.2. 1] octane-type intermediate

Yangping Ding, Zhijiang Gao, Jinjin Jian, Bingcan Chen. Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2023, 12(9), e202300327.

https://doi.org/10.1002/ajoc.202300327

Mechanisms of antifungal and mycotoxin inhibitory properties of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil and their major chemical constituents in emulsion-based delivery system

Xiaoxi Qi, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Industrial Crops and Products, 2023, 197, 116575.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.116575

Tyramine modification of high and low methoxyl pectin: Physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and gelation behavior

Hui Li†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2023, 144, 108949.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108949

Effect of treatment of Fusarium Head Blight infected barley grains with hop essential oil nanoemulsion on the quality and safety of malted barley

Haiyang Jiang, Xiaoxi Qi, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2023, 421, 136172.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136172

Improving the mechanical and water-resistance properties of pea protein-based edible film via wet-heating Maillard reaction: Insights into the simultaneous effect of heating and Maillard reaction

Jingjing Cheng, Jing Wang, Zhengze Li†, Bingcan Chen, Leqi Cui. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2023, 35, 101024.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101024

Metal–Organic Materials (MOMs) Enhance Proteolytic Selectivity, Efficiency, and Reusability of Trypsin: A Time-Resolved Study on Proteolysis

Qiaobin Li, Zoe Armstrong, Austin MacRae, Angel Ugrinov, Li Feng, Bingcan Chen, Ying Huang, Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Zhongyu Yang. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2023, 15, 8927–8936.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c19873

Structural, functional properties, and volatile profile of hemp protein isolate as affected by extraction method: alkaline extraction–isoelectric precipitation vs salt extraction

Baochen Fang, Liuyi Chang, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2023, 405 (B), 135001.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135001

Dielectric Constant-Based Grain Mass Estimation Using Radio Frequencies Sensing Technology

Yu Zhang, Ryan Striker, Moruf Disu, Ewumbua Monono, Allen Peckrul†, Gurmukh Advani, Bingcan Chen, Benjamin Braaten, Xin Sun. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 2023, 39, 207–214.

https://doi.org/110.13031/aea.15121

Antifungal activity, mycotoxin inhibitory efficacy, and mode of action of hop essential oil nanoemulsion against Fusarium graminearum

Haiyang Jiang, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2023, 400, 134016.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134016

Oleofoams stabilized by monoacylglycerides: Impact of chain length and concentration

Matteo Grossi†, Baochen Fang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Research International, 2023, 169, 112914.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112914

Expanding the “Library” of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enzyme Biomineralization

Drew Jordahl, Zoe Armstrong, Qiaobin Li, Runxiang Gao, Wei Liu, Kelley Johnson, William Brown, Allison Scheiwiller, Li Feng, Angel Ugrinov, Haiyan Mao, Bingcan Chen, Mohiuddin Quadir, Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, and Zhongyu Yang. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2022, 14, 46, 51619–51629.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c12998

Mechanisms of cannabidiol (CBD) in cancer treatment: A review

Camren G Heider, Sasha A Itenberg, Jiajia Rao, Hang Ma, Xian Wu. Biology, 2022, 11, 817.

https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11060817

Chemical composition of essential oils from leaf and bud of clove and their impact on the antifungal and mycotoxin inhibitory activities of clove oil-in-water nanoemulsions

Haiyang Jiang, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Industrial Crops and Products, 2022, 187(B), 115479.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115479

Structural, functional properties of phosphorylated pea protein isolate by simplified co-spray drying process

Uyory Choe, Yang Lan, Bingan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2022, 393, 133441.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133441

Structural characteristics of pea protein isolate (PPI) modified by high-pressure homogenization and its relation to the packaging properties of PPI edible film

Jingjing Cheng, Zhengze Li†, Jing Wang, Zhenbao Zhu, Jianhua Yi, Bingcan Chen, Leqi Cui. Food Chemistry, 2022, 388, 132974.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132974

Statistical Evaluation to Validate Matrix-Matched Calibration for Standardized Beany Odor Compounds Quantitation in Yellow Pea Flour Using HS-SPME-GC-MS

Zixuan Gu†, Xiao Chen, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food & Function, 2022, 13, 3968–3981.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D2FO00050D

Maximizing the applicability of continuous wave (CW) Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR): what more can we do after a century?

Yanxiong Pan, Qiaobin Li, Hui Li†, Mary Lenertz, Drew Jordahl, Zoe Suiter, Bingcan Chen, Zhongyu Yang. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Open, 2022, 10, 100060.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmro.2022.100060

Modification of β-Lactoglobulin by Phenolic Conjugations: Protein Structural Changes and Physicochemical Stabilities of Stripped Hemp Oil-In-Water Emulsions Stabilized by the Conjugates

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2022, 128, 107578.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107578

Physicochemical Composition, Fermentable Sugars, Free Amino Acids, Phenolics, and Minerals in Brewers' Spent Grains Obtained from Craft Brewing Operations

Zhao Jin†, Yang Lan, Jae-Bom Ohm, James Gillespie, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen*.

Journal of Cereal Science, 2022, 104, 103413.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103413

Structure Characteristics and Functionality of Water-soluble Fraction from High-Intensity Ultrasound Treated Pea Protein Isolate

Kun Gao†, Fengchao Zha†, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2022, 125, 107409.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107409

Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Lysozyme–Gentisic Acid Dual-Functional Conjugates with Antibacterial/Antioxidant Activities

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Chun Li, Zhongyu Yang*, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2022, 370, 131032.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131032

Plant Proteins from Green Pea and Chickpea: Extraction, Fractionation, Structural Characterization and Functional Properties

Liuyi Chang, Yang Lan, Nonoy Bandillo, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2022, 123, 107165.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107165

Plant-Based Food Hydrogels: Constitutive Characteristics, Formation, and Modulation

Fengchao Zha†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 2021, 56, 101505.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocis.2021.101505

Chemical composition of tomato seed flours, and their radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory and gut microbiota modulating properties

Uyory Choe, Jianghao Sun, Elena Bailoni, Pei Chen, Yanfang Li, Boyan Gao, Thomas TY Wang, Jiajia Rao, Liangli Yu. Molecules, 2021, 26, 1478.

https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26051478

Physicochemical Property Changes and Aroma Differences of Fermented Yellow Pea Flours: Role of Lactobacilli and Fermentation time

Chun Li†, Xiaoqian Chen, Zhao Jin†*, Zixuan Gu†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food & Function, 2021, 12, 6950–6963.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D1FO00608H

The Viability of Complex Coacervates Encapsulated Probiotics During Simulated Sequential Gastrointestinal Digestion as Affected by Wall Materials and Drying Methods

Xiaoxi Qi, Yang Lan, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food & Function, 2021, 12, 8907–8919.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D1FO01533H

Maillard-driven Chemistry to Tune the Functionality of Pea Protein: Structure Characterization, Site-Specificity, and Aromatic Profile

Fengchao Zha†, Kun Gao†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2021, 114, 658–671.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.029

A General Ca-MOM Platform with Enhanced Acid/Base Stability for Enzyme Biocatalysis

Yanxiong Pan, Qiaobin Li, Hui Li†, Jasmin Farmakes, Angel Ugrinov, Xiao Zhu, Zhiping Lai, Bingcan Chen*, and Zhongyu Yang*. Chem Catalysis, 2021, 1, 146–161.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2021.03.001

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide + Ethanol Extraction to Improve Organoleptic Attributes of Pea Flour with Applications of Sensory Evaluation, HS-SPME-GC, and GC-Olfactory

Serap Vatansever, Minwei Xu†, Bingcan Chen, Clifford Hall.

Processes, 2021, 1128229.

https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9030489

Emerging applications of site-directed spin labeling electron paramagnetic resonance (SDSL-EPR) to study food protein structure, dynamics, and interaction

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, and Bingcan Chen*. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2021, 109: 37–50.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.01.022

Highly Branched Corn Starch: Preparation, Encapsulation and Release of Ascorbic Acid

Zixuan Gu†, Bingcan Chen, Yaoqi Tian. Food Chemistry, 2021, 343:128485.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128485

Toward a Comprehensive Understanding of Ultracentrifugal Milling on The Physicochemical Properties and Aromatic Profile of Yellow Pea Flour

Zixuan Gu†, Haiyang Jiang, Frank Manthey, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2021, 345: 128760.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128760

Structure and functionality of oat protein extracted by choline chloride‒dihydric alcohol deep eutectic solvent and its water binary mixtures

Jianxiong Yue†, Zhenbao Zhu, Jianhua Yi, Yang Lan, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2021, 112: 106330.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106330

Alginate-Based Double-Network Hydrogel Improves the Viability of Encapsulated Probiotics During Simulated Sequential Gastrointestinal Digestion: Effect of Biopolymer Type and Concentrations

Xiaoxi Qi, Senay Simsek, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020, 165B: 1675–1685.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.028

Size-tunable Metal-Organic Framework Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles for Enzyme Encapsulation and Large Substrate Biocatalysis

Qiaobin Li, Yanxiong Pan, Hui Li†, Lina Alhalhooly, Yue Li, Bingcan Chen*, Yongki Choi, and Zhongyu Yang*. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2020, 12: 41794–41801.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c13148

Conjugation of Pea Protein Isolate via Maillard-Driven Chemistry with Saccharide of Diverse Molecular Mass: Molecular Interactions Leading to Aggregation or Glycation

Fengchao Zha†, Zhongyu Yang*, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2020, 68: 10157–10166.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04281

Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Proteins Extracted from Dehulled Industrial Hempseeds: Role of Defatting Process and Precipitation pH

Peiyi Shen†, Zili Gao†, Minwei Xu, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2020, 108: 106065.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106065

Occurrence and Preventive Strategies to Control Mycotoxins in Cereals and Cereal-Based Food

Jin Wan, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2020, 19: 928–953.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12546

Physical Properties and Cookie-Making Performance of Oleogels Prepared with Crude and Refined Soybean Oil: A Comparative Study

Muxin Zhao†, Yang Lan, Leqi Cui†, Ewumbua Monono, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food & Function, 2020, 11: 2498–2508.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C9FO02180A

Identification of Extraction pH and Cultivar Associated Aromatic Compound Changes in Spray Dried Pea Protein Isolate Using Untargeted and Targeted Metabolomic Approaches

Leqi Cui†, Jennifer Kimmel, Leon Zhou, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2020, 2: 100032.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100032

Changes in odor characteristics of pulse protein isolates from germinated chickpea, lentil, and yellow pea: Role of lipoxygenase and free radicals

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin, Zixuan Gu†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2020, 314: 126184.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126184

Effect of pH on Structure Properties, Solubility, and Flavor Profile of Yellow Pea Protein Isolate

Zili Gao, Yang Lan, Lequi Cui†, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Research International, 2020, 131: 109045.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109045

The Enzyme-Oriented Regulation of Theaflavin-3, 3’-Digallate Synthesis and The Accurate Determination of Its Yield

Yangping Ding, Bingcan Chen, Huayi Suo, Huarong Tong. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2020, 54: 1531–1538.

https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14429

Optimization and Validation of in-situ Derivatization and Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and Glycidyl Esters in Edible Oils via Central Composite Design

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2020, 307: 125542.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125542

Phenolic Compounds in Germinated Cereal and Pulse Seeds: Classification, Transformation, and Metabolic Process

Minwei Xu†, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2020, 60: 740–759.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1550051

Improving Antioxidant Activity of β-Lactoglobulin by Nature-inspired Conjugation with Gentisic Acid

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Zhongyu Yang*, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2019, 67: 11741–11751.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05304

A Sulfonated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle for Enzyme Protection against Denaturants and Controlled Release under Reducing Conditions

Hui Li†, Yanxiong Pan, Jasmin Farmakes, Feng Xiao, Jinlian Hu, Bingcan Chen*, Jiajia Rao, and Zhongyu Yang*. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2019, 556: 292–300.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2019.08.063

Enhancement of Antifungal and Mycotoxin Inhibitory Activities of Food-grade Thyme Oil Nanoemulsions with Natural Emulsifiers Phospholipid

Jing Wan, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Control, 2019, 106: 106709.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.106709

Comparative Analyses of Microbial Community Diversities of Tibetan Kefir Grains from Three Geographic Regions

Wenwen Liu, Meimei Zhang, Xie Jie, Hongwei Wang, Xin Zhao, Bingcan Chen, Huayi Suo. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 2019, 72: 536–544.

https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0307.12616

Physical Properties, Antifungal and Mycotoxin Inhibitory Activities of Five Essential Oil Nanoemulsions: Impact of Oil Compositions and Processing Parameters

Jing Wan, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2019, 291: 199–206.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.04.032

Enhancing Enzyme Immobilization on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) via Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Large Substrate Biocatalysis

Sunanda Neupane, Kristen Patnode, Hui Li †, Kwaku Baryeh, Guodong Liu, Jinlian Hu, Bingcan Chen*, Yanxiong Pan, Zhongyu Yang*. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11: 12133–12141.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b01077

The Structural Modification of Pea Protein Concentrate with Gum Arabic by Controlled Maillard Reaction Enhances Its Functional Properties and Flavor Attributes

Fengchao Zha†, Shiyuan Dong, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Hydrocolloids, 2019, 92: 30–40.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.01.046

Pea Protein Isolate-Gum Arabic Maillard Conjugates Improves Physical and Oxidative Stability of Oil-in-Water Emulsions

Fengchao Zha†, Shiyuan Dong, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2019, 285: 130–138.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.01.151

Solid Dispersion Based Spray Drying Improves Solubility and Mitigates Beany Flavor of Pea Protein Isolate

Yang Lan, Minwei Xu†, Jae-Bom Ohm, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Chemistry, 2019, 278: 665–673.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.11.074

How do Enzymes Orient when Trapped on Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Surfaces?

Yanxiong Pan, Hui Li†, Jasmin Farmakes, Feng Xiao, Bingcan Chen, Shengqian Ma, and Zhongyu Yang. Journal of America Chemistry Society, 2018, 140 (47): 16032–16036.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.8b09257

Improvement of the Antioxidative Activity of Soluble Phenolic Compounds in Chickpea by Germination

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin†, Jae Bom Ohm, Paul Schwarz, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen*.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2018, 66(24): 6179–6187.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b02208

Pulse Seed Germination Improves Antioxidative Activity of Phenolic Compounds in Stripped Soybean Oil-in-Water Emulsions

Minwei Xu†, Zhao Jin†, Allen Peckrul†, Bingcan Chen*. Food Chemistry, 2018, 250(1): 140–147.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.01.049

Pea Protein Isolate–High Methoxyl Pectin Soluble Complexes for Improving Pea Protein Functionality: Effect of pH, Biopolymer Ratio and Concentrations

Yang Lan, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food Hydrocolloids, 2018, 80: 245–253.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.02.021

Influence of Oil Phase Composition on Antifungal and Mycotoxin Inhibitory Activity of Clove Oil Nanoemulsions

Jin Wan, Shaobin Zhong, Paul Schwarz, Bingcan Chen, Jiajia Rao. Food & Function, 2018, 9: 2872–2882.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C7FO02073B

Microbiome and Butyrate Production Are Altered in the Gut of Rats Fed a Glycated Fish Protein Diet

Kaining Han, Weiya Jin, Zhenjie Mao, Shiyuan Dong, Qi Zhang, Yuhong Yang, Bingcan Chen, Haohao Wu, Mingyong Zeng. Journal of Functional Foods, 2018, 47: 423–433.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2018.06.007

Probing the Aggregation Mechanism of Gold Nanoparticles Triggered by a Globular Protein

Sunanda Neupane, Yanxiong Pan, Sunitha Takalka, Kylie Bentz, Jasmin Farmakes, Yi Xu, Bingcan Chen, Guodong Liu, Steven Y. Qian, and Zhongyu Yang. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2017, 121: 1377–1386.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11963

Probing the structural basis and adsorption mechanism of an enzyme on nano-sized protein carriers

Yanxiong Pan, Sunanda Neupane, Jasmin Farmakes, Michael Bridges, James Froberg, Jiajia Rao, Steven Y Qian, Guodong Liu, Yongki Choi, Zhongyu Yang. Nanoscale, 2017, 9, 3512-3523.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR00276A

Structural Modification of Berberine Alkaloid and their Hypoglycaemic Activity

Yangping Ding, Xiaoli Ye, Jiaying Zhu, Xiaokang Zhu, Xuegang Li, and Bingcan Chen*. Journal of Functional Foods, 2014, 7: 229–237.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2014.02.007

Design of Foods with Bioactive Lipids for Improved Health

Bingcan Chen, David Julian McClements, and Eric Andrew Decker. Annual Review of Food Science and Technology, 2013, 4: 35–56.

https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-032112-135808

Optimization of lipid nanoparticle formation for beverage applications: Influence of oil type, cosolvents, and cosurfactants on nanoemulsion properties

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Journal of Food Engineering, 2013, 118, 198-204.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.04.010

Food-grade microemulsions and nanoemulsions: Role of oil phase composition on formation and stability

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Food Hydrocolloids, 2012, 29, 326-334.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2012.04.008

Lemon oil solubilization in mixed surfactant solutions: Rationalizing microemulsion & nanoemulsion formation

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Food Hydrocolloids, 2012, 26, 268-276.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2011.06.002

Prooxidant Activity of Polar Lipid Oxidation Products in Bulk Oil and Oil-in-Water Emulsion

Ketinun Kittipongpittaya, Bingcan Chen, Atikorn Panya, David Julian McClements, and Eric A. Decker. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 2012, 89: 2187–2194.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11746-012-2128-5

Physical and Oxidative Stability of Pre-Emulsified Oil Bodies Aqueous Extracted from Soybeans

Bingcan Chen*, David Julian McClements, Eric Andrew Decker. Food Chemistry, 2012, 132(3): 1514–1520.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.11.144

Food-grade microemulsions, nanoemulsions and emulsions: Fabrication from sucrose monopalmitate & lemon oil

Jiajia Rao, David Julian McClements. Food Hydrocolloids, 2011, 25, 1413-1423.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2011.02.004

Food-grade nanoemulsions: formulation, fabrication, properties, performance, biological fate, and potential toxicity

David Julian McClements, Jiajia Rao. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2011, 51, 285-330.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2011.559558

Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Casein Peptide and its Glucose Maillard Reaction Products in Fish Oil-in-Water Emulsions

Shiyuan Dong, Binbin Wei, Bingcan Chen, David Julian McClements, Eric Andrew Decker. Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, 59(24): 13311–13317.

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf203778z

Minor Components in Food Oils: A Critical Review of Their Roles on Lipid Oxidation Chemistry in Bulk Oils and Emulsions

Bingcan Chen, David Julian McClements, and Eric Andrew Decker. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2011, 51(10): 901–916.

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2011.606379

Improvement of Physicochemical Stabilities of Emulsions Containing Oil Droplets Coated by Non-Globular Protein-Beet Pectin Complex Membranes

Bingcan Chen*, Hongjun Li, Yangping Ding, Jiajia Rao.

Food Research International, 2011, 44: 1468–1475.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2011.03.024

Rethinking Oxidation in Bulk oil: Role of Physical Structures

Chen Bingcan*, McClements David Julian, Decker Eric Andrew.

Inform, 2010, 21(9):577–577.

Determination of Lipid and Protein Hydroperoxides Using the Fluorescent Probe Diphenyl-1-Pyrenylphosphine

Ricard Bou, Bingcan Chen, Francesc Guardiola, Rafael Codony, Eric A. Decker. Food Chemistry, 2010, 123(3): 892–900.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.05.003

Modulation and Stabilization of Silk Fibroin-Coated Oil-in-Water Emulsions

JiaJia Rao, ZhongMin Chen, Bingcan Chen. Food Technology and Biotechnology, 2009, 47(4): 411–420.

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