Research Summary
Dr. Catchmark’s research focuses on the structure and synthesis of cellulose and polysaccharide composite materials. Specific research areas include the biosynthesis of cellulose by bacteria; the co-culturing of microorganisms to create new biomaterials; the development of sustainable polysaccharide nanocomposite materials which exhibit improved strength and barrier properties for applications such as compostable packaging; and polysaccharide composites for biomedical applications such as wound care and 3D printable tissue scaffolds. New areas include research on microplastics biodegradation and biocoagulation for improved water quality. Dr. Catchmark is also an affiliated faculty of the Rock Ethics Institute and conducts research in ethical organizational management, ethical leadership and decision-making and ethics education.
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Recent Publications
Electrostatically Complexed Natural Polysaccharides as Aqueous Barrier Coatings for Sustainable and Recyclable Fiber-Based Packaging
Chi, K., He, J., Lin, W. S., Bokhari, S. M. Q. & Catchmark, J. M., Mar 8 2023, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 15, 9, p. 12248-12260 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Novel cross-linked polysaccharide-polyelectrolyte hemostatic foam improves survival compared to CombatGauze in swine femoral artery hemorrhage model
Linskey Dougherty, M., Izer, J. M., Kunselman, A. R., Oh, J. S., Chi, K., Chen, C., Catchmark, J. M. & Armen, S. B., Nov 1 2023, In: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 95, 5, p. 672-678 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Preparation and properties of heteroatom-doped bacterial cellulose-derived carbonaceous materials
Zhang, K., Irmak, S. & Catchmark, J. M., Dec 2023, In: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications. 6, 100400.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Enhancing the Matrix-Fiber Interface with a Surfactant Leads to Improved Performance Properties of 3D Printed Composite Materials Containing Cellulose Nanofibrils
Battisto, E. W., Sarsfield, S. R., Lele, S. R., Williams, T., Catchmark, J. M. & Chmely, S. C., Oct 5 2022, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 14, 39, p. 44841-44848 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dual-charge bacterial cellulose as a potential 3D printable material for soft tissue engineering
Hospodiuk-Karwowski, M., Bokhari, S. M. Q., Chi, K., Moncal, K. K., Ozbolat, V., Ozbolat, I. T. & Catchmark, J. M., Feb 15 2022, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 231, 109598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Vascularized pancreas-on-a-chip device produced using a printable simulated extracellular matrix
Hospodiuk-Karwowski, M., Chi, K., Pritchard, J. & Catchmark, J. M., Nov 1 2022, In: Biomedical Materials (Bristol). 17, 6, 065006.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of pullulan additive and co-culture of Aureobasidium pullulans on bacterial cellulose produced by Komagataeibacter hansenii
Hu, H., Catchmark, J. M. & Demirci, A., Mar 2022, In: Bioprocess and biosystems engineering. 45, 3, p. 573-587 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Correction: Biodegradable Starch/Chitosan Foam via Microwave Assisted Preparation: Morphology and Performance Properties (Polymers, (2020) 12, 2612, 10.3390/polym12112612)
Zhang, X., Teng, Z., Huang, R. & Catchmark, J. M., May 1 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 9, 1691.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Characterization of the supramolecular structures of cellulose nanocrystals of different origins
Agarwal, U. P., Reiner, R. S., Ralph, S. A., Catchmark, J., Chi, K., Foster, E. J., Hunt, C. G., Baez, C., Ibach, R. E. & Hirth, K. C., Feb 2021, In: Cellulose. 28, 3, p. 1369-1385 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Structural and physico-chemical characterization of industrial hemp hurd: Impacts of chemical pretreatments and mechanical refining
Bokhari, S. M. Q., Chi, K. & Catchmark, J. M., Nov 1 2021, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 171, 113818.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Shear-induced unidirectional deposition of bacterial cellulose microfibrils using rising bubble stream cultivation
Chae, I., Bokhari, S. M. Q., Chen, X., Zu, R., Liu, K., Borhan, A., Gopalan, V., Catchmark, J. M. & Kim, S. H., Mar 1 2021, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 255, 117328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Co-culture fermentation on the production of bacterial cellulose nanocomposite produced by Komagataeibacter hansenii
Hu, H., Catchmark, J. M. & Demirci, A., Dec 25 2021, In: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications. 2, 100028.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A covalently cross-linked hyaluronic acid/bacterial cellulose composite hydrogel for potential biological applications
Tang, S., Chi, K., Xu, H., Yong, Q., Yang, J. & Catchmark, J. M., Jan 15 2021, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 252, 117123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Synthesis of cationic bacterial cellulose using a templated metal phenolic network for antibacterial applications
Tang, S., Chi, K., Yong, Q. & Catchmark, J. M., Sep 2021, In: Cellulose. 28, 14, p. 9283-9296 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Oriented 2D metal organic framework coating on bacterial cellulose for nitrobenzene removal from water by filtration
Yin, X., Tang, S., Yong, Q., Zhang, X. & Catchmark, J. M., Dec 1 2021, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 276, 119366.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review