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Spring 2024

Ahmad, Shah N.

A recent International Panel on Climate Change report indicates that a rise of global mean surface temperature by 1.5ºC is expected to place increased risk on health, food security and climate. Carbon capture utilization (CCU) is a climate mitigation strategy where CO2 is converted into products,...

Spring 2024

Chembakasseri Menon, Sreelakshmi

Three-dimensional (3D) food printing is one of the emerging processing technologies that enables the construction of complex food structures and customization. Although various food ingredients have been explored for their 3D printability, pea protein is among the plant proteins that have not...

Spring 2024

Bumanis, Zoe

Bread is considered a staple food in North America and Europe, but due to its neutral pH and high water activity it is vulnerable to spoilage by Penicillium spp., a problem that costs the commercial baking industry millions each year and contributes significantly to global food waste. Common...

Fall 2024

Uddin, Muhammed Salah

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most costly disease in the North American feedlot industry. Antimicrobials are mainly used to prevent BRD in feedlots. However, concerns over antimicrobial use and rising resistance in key BRD pathogens necessitate alternative strategies to reduce...

Fall 2024

Bao, Xiaoyu

Ovomucin, accounting for ~3.5% of egg white, is a mucin-type glycoprotein and composed of ~ 33% carbohydrate content with 2.6-8% sialic acid. Ovomucin and its derived hydrolysates possess various biological activities, including anti-adhesive, anti-oxidative, and immunomodulatory activities. The...

Fall 2024

Klassen, Pamela

Introduction: Advanced pancreatic cancer (aPC) is an incurable disease in which palliative chemotherapy is offered to extend life. Most patients will experience cancer-associated malnutrition (CAM), marked by ongoing skeletal muscle loss and associated with poor survival and patient distress....

Fall 2024

Hailu, Frehiwot T

Generating energy is essential for global socio-economic development and fundamental for producing valuable goods and services. Fossil fuels are the predominant source of energy now. However, their limited supply and environmental harm from greenhouse gas emissions make them unsustainable,...

Spring 2024

Arif, Muhammad Faisal

Canola meal contains a considerable concentration of protein after oil extraction, and it is a potential alternative to other plant proteins because of its functional properties and well-balanced amino acid composition. However, canola meal contains undesirable compounds such as phenolic...

Spring 2024

Wong, Emily Y

The Pressurized Gas eXpanded (PGX) liquid technology utilizes CO2-expanded ethanol to simultaneously dry and purify high molecular weight biopolymers, producing micro/nanosized powders and fibrils with low bulk densities and high surface areas. The fractionation, concentration and drying of whey...

Fall 2024

Harland, Alexandra J.

This study encompasses the evaluation of Nofence virtual fencing (VF) technology for managing grazing cattle in western Canada, addressing both technical performance and animal behavior. Two key investigations were conducted: one focusing on the technical efficacy of VF collars during summer and...