Projects

NEW AND IMPROVED ASSESSMENTS OF COTTON QUALITY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 419880

ACHIEVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LABORATORY CONDITIONS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 419553

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Measurements of cotton fiber maturity and fineness: method comparisons and fiber growth analyses - (Proceedings)

Rodgers III, J.E., Delhom, C.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Kim, H.J. 2013. Measurements of cotton fiber maturity and fineness: method comparisons and fiber growth analyses. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Abstracts. p. 283-289.

A rapid measurement for cotton breeders of maturity and fineness from developing and mature fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Nov-12)

Molecular markers associated with the immature fiber (im) gene affecting the degree of fiber cell wall thickening in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H.J., Moon, H.S., Delhom, C.D., Zeng, L., Fang, D.D. 2013. Molecular markers associated with the immature fiber (im) gene affecting the degree of fiber cell wall thickening in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126, 23-31.

Preliminary Evaluation of Fiber Quality in Seed Cotton Cleaner Material in a Commercial Gin - (Proceedings)

Byler, R.K., Delhom, C.D. 2012. Preliminary Evaluation of Fiber Quality in Seed Cotton Cleaner Material in a Commercial Gin. In: 2012 Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. p. 633-637.

Rapid cotton maturity and fineness measurements using the Cottonscope® - (Proceedings)

Rodgers III, J.E., Delhom, C.D., Thibodeaux, D.P. 2012. Rapid cotton maturity and fineness measurements using the Cottonscope®. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p.1228-1232.

Fiber sample presentation system for spectrophotometer cotton fiber color measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodgers III, J.E., Elkholy, K.N., Cui, X., Delhom, C.D., Fortier, C.A. 2012. Fiber sample presentation system for spectrophotometer cotton fiber color measurements. Journal of Cotton Science. 16(2):117-124.

Comparison of saw ginning and high-speed roller ginning with different lint cleaners of mid-south grown cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Byler, R.K., Delhom, C.D. 2012. Comparison of saw ginning and high-speed roller ginning with different lint cleaners of mid-south grown cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(4): 475-482.

Rapid measurement of cotton fiber maturity and fineness by image analysis microscopy using the Cottonscope® - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodgers III, J.E., Delhom, C.D., Fortier, C.A., Thibodeaux, D.P. 2012. Rapid measurement of cotton fiber maturity and fineness by image analysis microscopy using the Cottonscope®. Textile Research Journal. 82(3):259-271.

Improving the accuracy of predicting yarn properties by selecting proper fiber length parameters - (Proceedings)

Cui, X., Delhom, C.D., Rodgers III, J.E., Cai, Y., Thibodeaux, D.P., Martin, V., Watson, M. 2011. Improving the accuracy of predicting yarn properties by selecting proper fiber length parameters. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1282-1287.

Miniature spinning as a fiber quality assessment tool - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Cui, X., Thibodeaux, D.P., Rodgers III, J.E. 2011. Miniature spinning as a fiber quality assessment tool. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1504-1507.

Investigation of fiber maturity effect on saw-type lint cleaner fiber damage and yarn properties - (Proceedings)

Byler, R.K., Delhom, C.D., Sassenrath, G.F., Krifa, M. 2011. Investigation of fiber maturity effect on saw-type lint cleaner fiber damage and yarn properties. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Prod. Res. Conf., Jan 5-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA. p. 659-667.

Impacts of laboratory ginning method on cotton fiber micronaire measurements - (Proceedings)

Rodgers III, J.E., Fortier, C.A., Cui, X., Delhom, C.D. 2011. Impacts of laboratory ginning method on cotton fiber micronaire measurements . National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1267-1271.

Preliminary assessments of portable color spectrophotometer measurements of cotton color - (Proceedings)

Rodgers III, J.E., Fortier, C.A., Cui, X., Delhom, C.D., Martin, V., Watson, M. 2011. Preliminary assessments of portable color spectrophotometer measurements of cotton color. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1313-1318.

Elevated growing degree days influence transition stage timing during cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fiber development and result in increased fiber strength - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hinchliffe, D.J., Meredith Jr, W.R., Delhom, C.D., Thibodeaux, D.P., Fang, D.D. 2011. Elevated growing degree days influence transition stage timing during cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fiber development and result in increased fiber strength. Crop Science. 51:1683-1692. DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2010.10.0569.

Miniature spinning as a tool for ginning research - (Abstract Only) - (03-Jan-11)

Minimization of operational impacts on spectrophotometer color measurements for cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodgers III, J.E., Kang, S., Fortier, C.A., Cui, X., Delhom, C.D., Knowlton, J. 2011. Minimization of operational impacts on spectrophotometer color measurements for cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:240-250.

Ultrasonic acceleration of enzymatic processing of cotton - (Proceedings)

Condon, B.D., Easson, M.W., Yachmenev, V., Lambert, A.H., Delhom, C.D., Smith, J.N. 2011. Ultrasonic acceleration of enzymatic processing of cotton. Proceedings Of The American Association Of Textile Chemists And Colorists. 133-149.

Experiences in high-speed roller ginning of mid-south grown cotton - (Proceedings)

Byler, R.K., Delhom, C.D., Hardin Iv, R.G. 2010. Experiences in high-speed roller ginning of mid-south grown cotton. Proceedings of ASABE Annual International Meeting. (ASABE) Paper No. 1009117. June 20-23, 2010, Pittsburgh, PA.

Approaches to Characterize Lint Removed During Processing - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Boykin Jr, J.C., Martin, V., Cui, X., Barnes, E. 2010. Approaches to Characterize Lint Removed During Processing. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 1008666. 2010.

Flame Retardant Behavior of Polyelectrolyte-Clay Thin Film Assemblies on Cotton Fabric - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Y., Schultz, J., Mannen, S., Delhom, C.D., Condon, B.D., Chang, S., Zammarano, M., Grunlan, J.C. 2010. Flame Retardant Behavior of Polyelectrolyte-Clay Thin Film Assemblies on Cotton Fabric. ACS Nano. 4(6):3325-3337.

Performance of a Microwave Bale Moisture Content Meter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Delhom, C.D., Byler, R.K. 2011. Performance of a microwave bale moisture content meter. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 5(2):181-187.

Properties of Nonwoven Fabrics made with UltraClean™ Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Condon, B.D., Gary, L., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P., Delhom, C.D., Hui, D. 2010. Properties of nonwoven fabrics made with UltraClean™ cotton. World Journal of Engineering. 7(2):180-184.

The Effects of a Low-Level Uniform Ultrasound Field on Enzymatic Bio-Processing of Cotton: An Investigation of Three Fabric Weights - (Abstract Only) - (10-Feb-10)

APPROACHES TO CHARACTERIZE LINT REMOVED DURING LINT CLEANING - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Boykin Jr, J.C., Martin, V., Barnes, E. 2010. APPROACHES TO CHARACTERIZE LINT REMOVED DURING LINT CLEANING. Proceeding of the 2010 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2010, New Olreans, Louisiana. p. 741-748. 2010 CDROM.

SINGLE FIBER TESTING VIA FAVIMAT - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Cui, X., Thibodeaux, D.P. 2010. SINGLE FIBER TESTING VIA FAVIMAT. Proceeding of the 2010 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2010, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 1405-1410. 2010 CDROM.

USING PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES REGRESSION TO OBTAIN COTTON FIBER LENGTH DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE BEARD TESTING METHOD - (Proceedings)

Cai, Y., Cui, X., Belmasrour, R., Li, L., Delhom, C.D., Rodgers III, J.E., Martin, V., Watson, M. 2010. USING PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES REGRESSION TO OBTAIN COTTON FIBER LENGTH DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE BEARD TESTING METHOD. Proceeding of the 2010 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2010, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 1411-1413. 2010 CDROM.

Quality Comparison of Saw and Roller Ginning Three Mid-South Cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Byler, R.K., Hardin Iv, R.G., Delhom, C.D., Armijo, C.B. 2010. Quality Comparison of Saw and Roller Ginning Three Mid-South Cultivars [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM p. 657.

COTTON FIBER MOISTURE MEASUREMENT—FROM the BALE to the LABORATORY - (Proceedings)

Rodgers III, J.E., Delhom, C.D., Montalvo Jr, J.G., Thibodeaux, D.P., Cui, X. 2010. COTTON FIBER MOISTURE MEASUREMENT—FROM the BALE to the LABORATORY. International Cotton Conference. Proceeding of the 30th International Cotton Conference Breman. 190-198.

Application of a low level, uniform ultrasound field for the acceleration of enzymatic bio-processing of cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Condon, B.D., Easson, M.W., Yachmenev, V., Lambert, A.H., Delhom, C.D., Smith, J.N. 2009. Application of Low Level, Uniform Ultrasound Field for Acceleration of Enzymatic Bio-processing of Cotton. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 43(9-10):443-453.

Application of Low Level, Uniform Ultrasound Field for Acceleration of Enzymatic Bio-processing of Cotton - (Proceedings)

Condon, B.D., Easson, M.W., Yachmenev, V., Lambert, A.H., Delhom, C.D., Smith, J.N. 2009. Application of Low Level, Uniform Ultrasound Field for Acceleration of Enzymatic Bio-processing of Cotton. In Proceedings: Fiber Society Meeting. 1p.

Development and Characterization of Cellulose/clay Nanocomposites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DDelhom, C.D., White-Ghoorahoo, L.A., Pang, S.S. 2010. Development and characterization of cellulose/clay nanocomposites. Composites: Part B. 41:475-481.

Saw-Type Lint Cleaner Damage as Related to Saw Speed - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Byler, R.K. 2009. Saw-Type Lint Cleaner Damage as Related to Saw Speed. Proceeding of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, June 21–24, 2009, Reno, Nevada. ASABE p. 096137.

STUDY OF A WIRE BRUSH GRID BAR REPLACEMENT FOR SAW-TYPE LINT CLEANERS - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Byler, R.K. 2009. STUDY OF A WIRE BRUSH GRID BAR REPLACEMENT FOR SAW-TYPE LINT CLEANERS. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p.487-491.

Acceleration of the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cotton Waste Celluloses by Low Intensity Uniform Ultrasound Field - (Abstract Only) - (05-Jan-09)

Low Intensity Uniform Ultrasound Accelerates Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose Plant Matter - (Proceedings)

Klasson, K.T., Yachmenev, V., Condon, B.D., Lambert, A.H., Delhom, C.D. 2008. Low Intensity Uniform Ultrasound Accelerates Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose Plant Matter. In: E. Sevim, T. McKeon, editors. Proceedings of the United States-Japan UJNR Cooperative Program in Natural Resources, August 24-28, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. p. 50-51. . Meeting .

Saw-type Lint Cleaner Damage by Machinery Components - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Byler, R.K., Cui, X., Thibodeaux, D.P. 2008. Saw-type Lint Cleaner Damage by Machinery Components. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Providence, RI. Paper No. 084094. 9 pages.

Performance of a Commercially Available Microwave-based Bale Moisture Content Meter - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Byler, R.K. 2008. Performance of a Commercially Available Microwave-based Bale Moisture Content Meter. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Nashville, TN. CD ROM pp 753-758.

UPDATE ON THE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN HUMIDITY ON HVI TESTING - (Proceedings)

Thibodeaux, D.P., Rodgers Iii, J.E., Martin, V., Watson, M., Delhom, C.D. 2007. Update on the effect of changes in humidity on hvi testing. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1206.

Relating Fiber Quality to Yarn Quality Utilizing Data from Multiple Years. - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Thibodeaux, D.P., Rodgers Iii, J.E. Relating Fiber Quality to Yarn Quality Utilizing Data from Multiple Years.. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD-Rom pp1995-2001

An Overview of Opening and Carding for Nonwoven Applications. - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Thibodeaux, D.P., Rodgers Iii, J.E. 2007. An Overview of Opening and Carding for Nonwoven Applications.. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 744-746

PRELIMINARY COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS of AT-LINE FIBER MOISTURE MEASUREMENT METHODS - (Proceedings)

Rodgers Iii, J.E., Thibodeaux, D.P., Martin, V., Watson, M., Delhom, C.D. 2007. Preliminary comparative evaluations of at-line fiber moisture measurement methods. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 1786-1792.

COTTON NANOCOMPOSITES - (Abstract Only)

White, L.A., Delhom, C.D. 2006. Cotton nanocomposites. Proceedings of the 2006 Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD-ROM. P. 2373-3377.

Cotton nanocomposites - (Proceedings)

White, L.A., Delhom, C.D. 2006. Cotton nanocomposites. Proceeding of the 2006 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2373-2377.

SMALL-SCALE AND FULL-SCALE PROCESSING COMPARISON: YARNS - (Abstract Only) - (03-Jan-06)

SMALL-SCALE AND FULL-SCALE PROCESSING COMPARISION: FIBERS - (Abstract Only) - (03-Jan-06)

HVI MEASUREMENTS AT NON-STANDARD TESTING ENVIRONMENTS - (Proceedings)

Thibodeaux, D.P., Delhom, C.D., Rousselle, M.A., Rodgers III, J.E., Cui, X. 2006. HVI MEASUREMENTS AT NON-STANDARD TESTING ENVIRONMENTS. Proceeding of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1899-1905.

HVI MEASUREMENTS AT NON-STANDARD TESTING ENVIRONMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thibodeaux, D.P., Delhom, C.D., Rousselle, M.A., Cui, X., Rodgers Iii, J.E. 2006. Hvi measurements at non-standard testing environments. Journal of Cotton Science. CD-ROM. P. 1899-1905.

Tensile properties of various cotton and Dyneema blend yarns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kimmel, L.B., Sawhney, A.P., Delhom, C.D. 2006. Tensile properties of various cotton and Dyneema blend yarns. Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research. 31(3):376-380.

DETERMINATION OF FIBER AND PRODUCT QUALITY THROUGH SMALL SCALE PROCESSING TRIALS: FIBER TO YARN - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Cui, X., Campbell, J.H., Thibodeaux, D.P. Determination of fiber and product quality through small scale processing trials: fiber to yarn. CD-ROM. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2005.

FQEL: LABORATORY DATA VALIDATION - (Abstract Only)

Campbell, J.H., Delhom, C.D., Thibodeaux, D.P. FQEL: Laboratory data validation. CD-ROM. Memphis, TN. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences. 2005.

LABORATORY-SCALE FIBER AN NONWOVENS PRODUCTION OF COTTON-CLAY NANCOMPOSITE - (Popular Publication)

White, L.A., Delhom, C.D. 2004. Laboratory-scale fiber an nonwovens production of cotton-clay nancomposite. Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE). v. 91. p532.

SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER REVEALS COLORFUL NEW METHODS - (Proceedings)

Kimmel, L.B., Delhom, C.D., Folk, C. 2004. SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER REVEALS COLORFUL NEW METHODS. Proceeding of the 2004 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2736-2741.

CELLULOSE-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES: FIBER PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION - (Proceedings)

White, L.A., Delhom, C.D. 2004. Cellulose-based nanocomposites: fiber production and characterization. In Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Preprints. 227th American Chemical Society Meeting, March, 2004. Anaheim, California. Vol. 90(2). p. 45-50.

COTTON-BASED NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS: CHARACTERIZATION AND PROCESSING - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., White, L.A. 2004. COTTON-BASED NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS: CHARACTERIZATION AND PROCESSING. Proceeding of the 2004 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2856.

WHAT BREEDERS CAN LEARN FROM NCVT SPINNING TESTS - A NEW DATA MINING APPROACH - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Campbell, J.H., Thibodeaux, D.P. 2004. WHAT BREEDERS CAN LEARN FROM NCVT SPINNING TESTS - A NEW DATA MINING APPROACH. Proceeding of the 2004 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2988.

Utilization of brown cottons for enhanced flame retardance - (Proceedings)

Kimmel, L.B., Campbell, J.H., Delhom, C.D., White, L.A., Yachmenev, V., Negulescu, I. 2003. Prospective utilization of brown cottons for enhanced flame retardance. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2217.

Reinforcement of cotton yarns with the nominal addition of high performance fiber - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Kimmel, L.B., Price, J.B., Delhom, C.D. 2003. Reinforcement of cotton yarns with the nominal addition of high performance fiber. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2216.

Thermal Insulation Properties of Non-woven Composite Materials Made from Naturally Colored Cottons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yachmenev, V., Kimmel, L.B., Delhom, C.D. 2003. Thermal Insulation Properties of Non-woven Composite Materials Made from Naturally Colored Cottons. International Nonwovens Journal. (Winter):28-32

Improved availability and reliability of textile processing - (Proceedings)

Delhom, C.D., Campbell, J.H., Thibodeaux, D.P., Calamari Jr, T.A. 2003. Improved availability and reliability of textile processing. Proceeding of the 2003 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2214-2215.