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Virginia Tech: Blacksburg, Virginia, US

2010-07-01 to present | Associate Professor (Department of Sustainable Biomaterials)
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Maren Roman

Virginia Tech: Blacksburg, Virginia, US

2004-08-01 to 2010-06-30 | Assistant Professor (Department of Sustainable Biomaterials)
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Maren Roman

Education and qualifications (3)

McGill University: Montreal, QC, CA

2002-06-01 to 2004-07-31 | Postdoctoral Associate (Chemistry)
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Maren Roman

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse: Syracuse, NY, US

1997-01-08 to 2002-05-10 | Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry (Chemistry)
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Maren Roman

Clausthal University of Technology: Clausthal-Zellerfeld, DE

1990-10-01 to 1996-08-31 | Diplom (M.S.) in Chemistry (Chemistry)
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Funding (6)

SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERED MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES:ADVANCED FOREST MANAGEMENT LINKED WITH INNOVATIVE BIO-BASED MATERIALS

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Maren Roman via DimensionsWizard

EDUCATION PROPOSAL: BIO-BASED SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AS RESOURCES FOR TOMORROW (BSMART)

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Chitosan-Cellulose Ionic Complex for Oral Drug Delivery

2009-08-15 to 2013-07-31 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (Arlington, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 0907567
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Maren Roman via DimensionsWizard

SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERED MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES: DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE BIOENERGY FEEDSTOCKS AND CELLULOSIC COMPOSITES

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Maren Roman via DimensionsWizard

SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERED MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES: CREATING ADVANCED CELLULOSIC COMPOSITES AND BIO-BASED ENERGY FEEDSTOCKS

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Maren Roman via DimensionsWizard

Self-assembling Polysaccharide Polyelectrolytes

2007-09-01 to 2011-08-31 | Grant
National Science Foundation - Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (Arlington, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: 0724126
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Works (41)

Accelerated Engineering of Optimized Functional Composite Hydrogels via High-Throughput Experimentation

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
2023-10-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Yang Liu; Junru Zhang; Yujing Zhang; Hu Young Yoon; Xiaoting Jia; Maren Roman; Blake N. Johnson
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Synthesis and Characterization of Multi-Reducing-End Polysaccharides

Biomacromolecules
2023-06-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Zhenghao Zhai; Yang Zhou; Andrew G. Korovich; Brady A. Hall; Hu Young Yoon; Yimin Yao; Junchen Zhang; Michael J. Bortner; Maren Roman; Louis A. Madsen et al.
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Rapid, autonomous high-throughput characterization of hydrogel rheological properties via automated sensing and physics-guided machine learning

Applied Materials Today
2023-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Junru Zhang; Yang Liu; Durga Chandra Sekhar.P; Manjot Singh; Yuxin Tong; Ezgi Kucukdeger; Hu Young Yoon; Alexander P. Haring; Maren Roman; Zhenyu (James) Kong et al.
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Folic Acid-Conjugated Cellulose Nanocrystals Show High Folate-Receptor Binding Affinity and Uptake by KB and Breast Cancer Cells

ACS Omega
2018-10-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Katelyn Rose Bittleman; Shuping Dong; Maren Roman; Yong Woo Lee
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Effect of Nonionic Surfactants on Dispersion and Polar Interactions in the Adsorption of Cellulases onto Lignin

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B
2017-10-19 | Journal article
Contributors: Feng Jiang; Chen Qian; Alan R. Esker; Maren Roman
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2-Hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium xylan adsorption onto rod-like cellulose nanocrystal

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84910624507

Contributors: Sim, J.H.; Dong, S.; Röemhild, K.; Kaya, A.; Sohn, D.; Tanaka, K.; Roman, M.; Heinze, T.; Esker, A.R.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Analysis of the sulfuric acid hydrolysis of wood pulp for cellulose nanocrystal production: A central composite design study

Industrial Crops and Products
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84958581527

Contributors: Dong, S.; Bortner, M.J.; Roman, M.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Folate Conjugated Cellulose Nanocrystals Potentiate Irreversible Electroporation-induced Cytotoxicity for the Selective Treatment of Cancer Cells

Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84947798302

Contributors: Colacino, K.R.; Arena, C.B.; Dong, S.; Roman, M.; Davalos, R.V.; Lee, Y.W.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Toxicity of cellulose nanocrystals: A review

Industrial Biotechnology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84923085343

Contributors: Roman, M.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

High elastic modulus nanoparticles: A novel tool for subfailure connective tissue matrix damage

Translational Research
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84907775099

Contributors: Empson, Y.M.; Ekwueme, E.C.; Hong, J.K.; Paynter, D.M.; Kwansa, A.L.; Brown, C.; Pekkanen, A.M.; Roman, M.; Rylander, N.M.; Brolinson, G.P. et al.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Synthesis and cellular uptake of folic acid-conjugated cellulose nanocrystals for cancer targeting

Biomacromolecules
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84900418399

Contributors: Dong, S.; Cho, H.J.; Lee, Y.W.; Roman, M.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Chitinase activity on amorphous chitin thin films: A quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring and atomic force microscopy study

Biomacromolecules
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84881588939

Contributors: Wang, C.; Kittle, J.D.; Qian, C.; Roman, M.; Esker, A.R.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Surface-initiated dehydrogenative polymerization of monolignols: A quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring and atomic force microscopy study

Biomacromolecules
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84887581071

Contributors: Wang, C.; Qian, C.; Roman, M.; Glasser, W.G.; Esker, A.R.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Cytotoxicity and Cellular Uptake of Cellulose Nanocrystals

2012 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1793-9844
Contributors: Dong, Shuping
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
grade
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Enhanced Dewatering of Polyelectrolyte Nanocomposites by Hydrophobic Polyelectrolytes

2012 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0743-7463
Contributors: Kittle, J. D.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
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Ultrathin Chitin Films for Nanocomposites and Biosensors

2012 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1525-7797
Contributors: Kittle, J. D.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
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Effects of pH and Salt Concentration on the Formation and Properties of Chitosan-Cellulose Nanocrystal Polyelectrolyte-Macroion Complexes

2011 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1525-7797
Contributors: Wang, H. Z.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
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Equilibrium Water Contents of Cellulose Films Determined via Solvent Exchange and Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring

2011 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1525-7797
Contributors: Kittle, J. D.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
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Formation and Properties of Chitosan-Cellulose Nanocrystal Polyelectrolyte-Macroion Complexes for Drug Delivery Applications

2011 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1525-7797
Contributors: Wang, H. Z.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
grade
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Acid-Catalyzed and Solvolytic Desulfation of H2SO4-Hydrolyzed Cellulose Nanocrystals

2010 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0743-7463
Contributors: Jiang, F.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
grade
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Review: current international research into cellulose nanofibres and nanocomposites

2010 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0022-2461
Contributors: Eichhorn, S. J.
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID
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Cellulose nanocrystals for drug delivery

ACS Symposium Series
2009 | Book
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2-s2.0-84904792400

Contributors: Roman, M.; Dong, S.; Hirani, A.; Lee, Y.W.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Mixed-dimer formation in binary systems of 4-substituted benzoic acids and structure considerations

2008 | Journal article
Contributors: ROMAN, M
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Fluorescently labeled cellulose nanocrystals for bioimaging applications

2007 | Journal article
Contributors: DONG, SP
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID

Cellulose nanocrystals for thermoplastic reinforcement: Effect of filler surface chemistry on composite properties

2006 | Journal article
Contributors: ROMAN, M
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID

Cellulose nanocrystals for thermoplastic reinforcement: Effect of filler surface chemistry on composite properties

ACS Symposium Series
2006 | Book
EID:

2-s2.0-35948948531

Contributors: Roman, M.; Winter, W.T.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Cellulose nanocrystals: From discovery to application

2006 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-33845768849

Contributors: Roman, M.; Winter, W.T.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals: Parabolic focal conic films

2006 | Journal article
Contributors: GRAY, DG
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Self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals: Parabolic focal conic films

ACS Symposium Series
2006 | Book
EID:

2-s2.0-35948976787

Contributors: Gray, D.G.; Roman, M.
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Maren Roman via Scopus - Elsevier

Work in progress: Development and implementation of a web-based resource to prepare international faculty for the American classroom

Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-48849108564

Contributors: Burgoyne, C.; Roman, M.; Evia, C.; Suchicital, C.; Lu, K.; Jinschek, J.
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Effect of reaction conditions on the properties and behavior of wood cellulose nanocrystal suspensions

2005 | Journal article
Contributors: BECK-CANDANEDO, S
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Parabolic focal conics in self-assembled solid films of cellulose nanocrystals

2005 | Journal article
Contributors: ROMAN, M
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID

Effect of sulfate groups from sulfuric acid hydrolysis on the thermal degradation behavior of bacterial cellulose

2004 | Journal article
Contributors: ROMAN, M
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID

Nanocomposites of cellulose acetate butyrate reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals

2002 | Journal article
Contributors: GRUNERT, M
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Maren Roman via ResearcherID

Supramolecular chiral liquid crystals. The liquid crystalline behaviour of mixtures of 4,4'-bipyridyl and 4-[(S)-(-)-2-methylbutoxy] benzoic acid

1997 | Journal article
Contributors: GRUNERT, M
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Correction to Effects of pH and Salt Concentration on the Formation and Properties of Chitosan–Cellulose Nanocrystal Polyelectrolyte–Macroion Complexes

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Maren Roman
grade
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Effect of Reaction Conditions on the Properties and Behavior of Wood Cellulose Nanocrystal Suspensions

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Maren Roman
grade
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Effect of Sulfate Groups from Sulfuric Acid Hydrolysis on the Thermal Degradation Behavior of Bacterial Cellulose

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Maren Roman
grade
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Effects of Sulfate Groups on the Adsorption and Activity of Cellulases on Cellulose Substrates

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Maren Roman
grade
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Fluorescently Labeled Cellulose Nanocrystals for Bioimaging Applications

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Maren Roman
grade
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Parabolic Focal Conics in Self-Assembled Solid Films of Cellulose Nanocrystals

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Maren Roman
grade
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Peer review (5 reviews for 5 publications/grants)

Review activity for Cellulose. (1)
Review activity for Langmuir : (1)
Review activity for Macromolecules. (1)
Review activity for Nature communications (1)
Review activity for Nature reviews. (1)