List of Publications for Ruben J Hernandez

Books

Hernandez, R.J., S.E. Selke, and J.D. Culter. Plastics Packaging, Properties, Processing, Applications, and Regulations. Hanser-Garder Publications,  Munich, 2000. (ISBN US 1-56990-303-4)

Hernandez, R. J. and R. Gavara. Plastics Packaging: Methods to Evaluate Food Packaging Interactions.  Pira International Review, Pira, Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom, 1999. (ISBN 1-85802-183-9)

Chapter in Books

Hernandez, R. J.  Plastic in Packaging.  In: The Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites, 4th Ed., Chapter 8.  Edited by C. Harper, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2002.

Hernandez R.J., and S.E. Selke. Packaging: Papers for Sacks, Bags, and Wraps. In: Encyclopedia of Materials, Science and Technology. Chapter 50. Elsevier Science, Oxford, England, 2001.

Hernandez R.J., and S.E. Selke. Packaging: Paperboard and Corrugated Fiberboard Containers. In: Encyclopedia of Materials, Science and Technology. Chapter 51.  Elsevier Science, Oxford, England, 2001.

Selke E.S., and R.J. Hernandez. Packaging: Polymers for Containers. In: Encyclopedia of Materials, Science and Technology. Chapter 48. Elsevier Science, Oxford, England, 2001.

Selke E.S., and R.J. Hernandez. Packaging: Polymers for Flexible Packaging.  In: Encyclopedia of Materials, Science and Technology. Chapter 49.Elsevier Science, Oxford, England, 2001.

A. Kiritsakis and R.J. Hernandez. Packaging and Bottling of Olive Oil. In: Olive Oil From the Tree to the Table, Chapter 11.  A. Kiritsakis, Food and Nutrition Press, Inc., Trumbull, Connecticut, 1998.

Hernandez, R. J. and J.R. Giacin.  Factors Affecting Permeation, Sorption, and Migration Processes in Package-Product Systems.  In: Quality Preservation in Food Storage and Distribution,  Chapter 10.  Edited by T. Taub and R. Singh.  CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1998.

Hernandez, R. J.  Food Packaging Materials, Barrier Properties and Selection.  In: Handbook of Food Engineering Practice,  Chapter 8.  Edited by K. Valentas, E. Rolstein, and R. Singh.  CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1997.

Hernandez, R. J.  Metrication in Packaging.  In: The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology,  pp 638-642.  Edited by A. Brody and K. Marsh, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, NY, 1997.

Hernandez, R. J.  Polymer Properties.  In: The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, pp 758-765.  Edited by A. Brody and K. Marsh, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, NY, 1997.

Giacin J. R. and R. J. Hernandez.  Permeability of Aromas and Solvents in Packaging Materials.  In: The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, pp 724-733.  Edited by A. Brody and K. Marsh, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, NY, 1997.

Hernandez, R. J.  Plastic in Packaging.  In: The Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers, and Composites, 3rd ed., Chapter 8.  Edited by C. Harper, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 1996.

Hernandez, R. J. Effect of Water Vapor on the Transport Properties of Oxygen through Polyamide Packaging Materials.  In: Water in Foods.  Edited by P. Fito, A. Mullet and B. McKenna.  Elsevier Applied Science, London and New York, 1994.

Hernandez, R. J. et al.The Evaluation of the Aroma Barrier Properties of polymer Films.  In: Plastic Film Technology vol.1.  Anthology, edited by M. Finlayson, Technomic Publishing Co., Pennsylvania, 1989.

Papers in Refereed Journals

J. Chick and R.J. Hernandez. Physical, Thermal, and Barrier Characteristics of Casein-Wax Based Edible Films. Journal of Food Science, Vol 67, No.3, 1073-1079 (2002).

Garde, J.A.; R. Catala, R. Gavara, and R.J. Hernandez. Characterizing the migration of antioxidants from polypropylene into fatty food simulants. Food Additives and Contaminants, vol. 18: 8, 750-762 (2001).

Caner, C., R.J. Hernandez, and M. Pascall. Effect of high Pressure Processing on the Permeance of Selected High Barrier Laminated Films.  Packaging Technology and Science, 13: 183-195 (2000).

Barr, C.D., J.R. Giacin, and R.J. Hernandez. A comparison of Solubility Coefficient Values Determined by Gravimetric and Isostatic Permeability Techniques. Packaging Techology and Science, 13:157-167 (2000).

Hernandez-Muñoz P., R. Gavara, and R.J. Hernandez. Evaluationof Solubility and Difussion Coefficients in Polymer Film-Vapor Systems by Sorption Experiments. J. of  Membrane Science, 154: 195-204 (1999).

Lakakul R.,  R.M. Beaudry, and R.J. Hernandez.  Modeling Respiration of Apple Slices in Modified Atmosphere Packages.   Journal of Food Science, Vol. 64, No.1, 105-110 (1999).

Pilar Hernandez-Muñoz, R Catalá, R.J. Hernandez, and R. Gavara. Food Aroma Mass Transport in Metallocene Ethylene-Based Copolymers for Packaging Applications. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 46 (12), 5238-5243 (1998).

Pascall M., M.E. Zabik, M.J. Zabik, and R.J. Hernandez. Development of Analytical Method for the determination of Congeners Specific PCBs in Selected Polymeric Materials.  Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 61: 8-14 (1998).

Kim N.J., R.J. Hernandez, and G. Burgess. Modeling the Moisture Content of a Pharmaceutical Tablet Package by Finite Difference method: Program Development.  Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting, 14: 152-171 (1998).

Pascall, M,  M.J. Zabik, M.E. Zabik, and R.J. Hernandez. Reduction of Congeners Specific PCBs in Water and peanut Oil by Polyethylene Packaging Films.  Food Chemistry 60 (4), 563-571 (1997).

Leepipattanawit R., R.J. Hernandez, and R.M. Beaudry. The Use of 2-Nonanone Vapor to Control Decay in Modified Atmospheric Packages of Sliced Apples. Journal of Food Science, 62 (5), 1043-1047 (1997)

Rayas L.M., R.J. Hernandez, and P. Ng. Development and Characterization of Biodegradable/edible Wheat Protein Film.  Journal of  Food Science, 62 (1) 160-162 and 189 (1997).

Gavara R., R.J. Hernandez, and J.R. Giacin.  Methods to Determine Partition Coefficient of Organic Compounds in Water/polystyrene systems. Journal of Food Science, Vol. 61, No.5, 947-952 (1996).

Lee C.H.,  R.J. Hernandez, J.R. Giacin, and  M. Lee. Modeling the Temperature Dependency of the Shelf Life of a Packaged Moisture Sensitive Product.  Foods and Biotechnology, 5 (2), 112-118 (1996).

Gavara R., R. Catala, P.M. Hernandez-Munoz, and R.J. Hernandez. Evaluation of Permeability Through Permeation Experiments:  Isostatic and Quasi-isostatic Methods Compared.  Packaging Technol. & Sci., 9: 215-224 (1996).

Gardiol A.E., R.J. Hernandez, B Reinhammar, and B.R. Harte.  Development of a Gas-phase Oxygen Biosensor Using a Blue Copper-containing Oxidase. Enzyme & Microbial Technology, 18: 347-352 (1996).

Gavara R., R. Catala, S. Aucejo, D. Cabedo, and R.J. Hernandez.  Solubility of Alcohols in Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol Copolymers by Inverse Gas Chromatography.  J. Polymer Sci., Part B, 34:1907-1915 (1996).

Hernandez R.J. and R. Gavara.  Sorption and Transport of Water in Nylon 6 Films.  Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 32, 2367-2374 (1994).

Gavara R. and  R.J. Hernandez.  The Effect of Water in the Mass Transport of Oxygen in Nylon 6 Films.  Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics  32, 2375-2382 (1994).

 Hernandez R.J.  Effect of Water Vapor on the Transport Properties of Oxygen through Polyamides Packaging Materials.  Journal of Food Engineering, 22, 495-507 (1994).

Gavara R. and R.J. Hernandez.  Consistency Test For Continuous Permeability Experimental Data.  Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting, 9, 126-138 (1993).

Barron F., B. Harte, J. Giacin and R.J. Hernandez.  Modeling of Oxygen Diffusion Coefficient Through a Model Permeable Package and Simultaneous Degradation of Vitamin C in Apple Juice. Packaging Technology and Science, 6, 301-309 (1993).

Barron F., B. Harte, J. Giacin, R.J. Hernandez and L. Segerlind.  Finite Element Computer simulation of Oxygen Diffusion in Packaged Liquids. Packaging Technology and Science, 6, 311-321 (1993).

Hernandez R.J., J.R. Giacin and E. A. Grulke.  The Sorption of Water Vapor by an Amorphous Polyamide.  Journal of Membrane Science 65, 187-199 (1992).

Liu K.J., R.J. Hernandez and J. Giacin.  The Effect of Water Activity and Penetrant Water Activity on the Permeation of Toluene Vapor Through a Two-Side PVDC Coated Opaque Oriented Polypropylene Film.  Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting, 7, 56-69 (1991).

Schroeder M., B. Harte, J. Giacin, and R.J. Hernandez.  Effect of Flavor Sorption on Adhesive and Cohesive Bonds Strength in Laminations. Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting, 6, 232-246 (1990).

Toebe J., H. Hoojjat, R.J. Hernandez, J. Giacin and B. Harte.  Interaction of Flavour Components from an Onion/Garlic Flavored Sour Cream with High Impact Polystyrene.  Packaging Technology and Science, 3, 133-140 (1990).

Hernandez R.J. , J.R. Giacin and L. Baner. The Evaluation of the Aroma Barrier Properties of polymer Films.  Journal of Plastic Films and Sheeting, 2, 187-211 (1986).

Mohney S.M., R.J. Hernandez, J. R. Giacin, B. Harte and J. Miltz.  The Permeability and Solubility of d-Limonene Vapor in Cereal Package Liners. Journal of Food Science, 53,1,253-257 (1988).

Liu K.J., J.R. Giacin and R.J. Hernandez.  Evaluation of the Effect of Relative Humidity on the Permeability of Toluene Vapor Through a Multilayer Coextrusion film.  Packaging Technology and Science, 1, 57-65 (1988).

Dixon-Anderson L., R.J. Hernandez, I. Gray, and B. Harte. Migration of Components From a Plastic Container During Microwaving.  Packaging Technology and Science, 1, 117-121 (1988).

Hoojjat P., R.J. Hernandez, B. Harte, J.R. Giacin, and J. Miltz.  Mass Transfer of BHT From High Density Polyethylene Films and its Influence on Product Stability.  Journal of Packaging Technology, 1:3, 78-81 (1987).

Baner L.A., R.J. Hernandez, K. Jayaraman, and J. R. Giacin.  Isostatic and Quasi-Isostatic Methods for Determining the Permeability of Organic Vapors Through Barrier Membranes.  ASTM Current Technology in Flexible Packaging, ASTM STP 912, 49-62 (1986).

Hernandez R.J., J.R. Giacin and L. Baner.  Measuring the Aroma Barrier Properties of Polymeric Packaging Materials.   Packaging Technology, July/August 12-15 (1986).

Giacin J. R. and R.J. Hernandez. Evaluation of Aroma Barrier properties of polymer Films by Sorption and permeation Methods. Research and Development Associated, 9:1, 79-80  Boston, Mass. (1986).

Hernandez R.J., H. Marquez y C. Michelotti.  Estudios básicos para un proyecto de tratamientos de los efluentes de una industria procesadora de fibras celulósicas artificiales, algodón y poliéster. Revista de Ingeniería, Asociación de Ingenieros del Uruguay, 35, 31-41 (1982).
 

Papers at Conferences and Proceedings

Tanprasert K. and R. J. Hernandez. The Effect of b-Cyclodextrin on the Permeability of Linear Low Density Polyethylene. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

Kitsommart K., Narayan R., and R. J. Hernandez. Fabrication and Characterization of Biodegradable Polycaprolactone Films. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

Auras R.A., Harte B, Selke S., and R. J. Hernandez. Mechanical, Physical, and Barrier Properties of Poly(lactic acid) Films. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

Kanavouras A. and R J. Hernandez. Olive Oil in Plastic Containers: Interactions and Practical Implications. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

 Lee Y.S. and R. J. Hernandez. Sorption Study of 1-Methyl Cyclopropene by Selected Adsorbing Agents by Inverse Gas Chromatography. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

Caner C. and  R.J. Hernandez. Effects of High-Pressure Processing on the Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Food Packaging Flexible Structures: A review. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

Hernandez-Muñoz P. and R J. Hernandez. Effect of Storage and Hydrophilic Plasticizers on Functional Properties of Wheat Gluten Glutenin Fraction Films. International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI)-WORLDPAK Conference. East Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002.

Cengiz C., Kizilkaya K., and R. J. Hernandez. The Effect of High-Pressure Processing on Sorption Behavior of the Selected Flexible Food Packaging Structures. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, June 16-19,  2002.

Lee Y. S., R. Beaudry, and R. J. Hernandez. The effect of 1-MCP (1-methyl cyclopropene) on the Ripening Process on tomato Fruit During Post Harvest Storage. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, June 16-19,  2002.

Kanavouras A. and R. J. Hernandez. Quality Issues and Shelf life Evaluation of Packaged Olive Oil in Glass and Plastic Containers. IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, June 16-19,  2002.

Kanavouras A.,  A. Kiritsakis, and R. J. Hernandez.  Application of DHS-TD and SPME to the Analysis of Packaged Olive Oil Flavor Compounds. American Oil Chemists Society Annual Meeting, Montreal, May 5-8, 2002.

Hernandez-Muñoz P. and  R. J. Hernandez . Heat Curing of Wheat Gluten Gliadin and Glutenin Films.  IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, June 16-19,  2002.

Kanavouras A.  and R.J. Hernandez.  Application of Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter and Dynamic Thermal Stripping Desorption- Gas Chromatography to Describing Oxydation Byproducts in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 23 - 27,  2001.

Kanavouras A., A Cert, and R.J. Hernandez. Oxydation Oil exposed to Still Air. IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 23 - 27,  2001.

P. Hernandez-Muñoz and R.J. Hernandez. Glutenins and Gliadins Films From Wheat Gluten: Preparation and Properties. IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 23 - 27,  2001.

Castro C., T. Downes, and R. J. Hernandez. Computer Modeling the Moisture Content of Breakfast Cereal Binary Mixtures.  12th International Association of Packaging Research Institute (IAPRI) World Conference. Warsaw, Poland June, 2001.

Kanavouras A. and R.J. Hernandez. Evaluating non-Glyceride Compounds from Virgin Olive Oil Separated by Dynamic Headspace and Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction Techniques. IFT Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, June 10-15,  2000.

Caner C., R.J. Hernandez, M. Pascall, and J. Buchnan. Effect of High Pressure Ptrocessing on High Barrier Multi-layered Flexible Packaging Materials: Mechanical Properties and Permeability to Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Water Vapor.  IFT Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, June 10-15,  2000.

Allegro, C., F.A. R. Olivera, M.F.F. Pocas, and  R. J. Hernandez.  Modeling Moisture Uptake by Mixtures of dry Products  Packaged in Flexible Films,  IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 24-28,  1999.

Wolford J., R. J. Hernandez, and R. Beaudry.  Hexanal Vapor to Control Decay of Sliced Apples in Modified Atmospheric Packaging,  IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 24-28,1999.

Hernandez R. J., C Caner, M Pascall, and V. Balasubramaniam.  Effect of High Pressure Processing on Permeability and Tensile Strength on a PP/Nylon/PP Packaging Structure,  IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 24-28, 1999.

Hernandez R. J. and K Tranprasert Shelf life Spreadsheet Analysis for Moisture Sensitive Product Applied to Skim-Milk Powder in F-Flute Packages. 11th IAPRI World Conference, Singapore, July 7-9,  1999.

J. Garde, R.J. Hernandez, R. Catalá, and R. Gavara.  Ethanol as a Fatty Food Simulant for Migration Analisys in Food Packaging Systems.  IFT Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, June 20-24, 1998.

J. Chick and R.J. Hernandez.  Barrier and Mechanical propeties of Wax-Modified Casein-Based Edible Films.  IFT Annual Meeting, Atlanta,  Georgia, June 20-24, 1998.

K. Tanprasert and R.J. Hernandez.  Moisture Shelf Life study of Packaged Milk Powder.  IFT Annual Meeting, Atlanta,  Georgia, June 20-24, 1998.

S.C. Fayuox, R.J. Hernandez, and J. Giacin. The Use of Plastic Materials for Debittering Citrus Juices.  IFT Annual Meeting,  Orlando, Florida, June 14-18, 1997.

J. Chick, R.J. Hernandez, and Z. Ustunol.  Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Lactic Acid Casein/Candelilla Wax Based Edible Films.  IFT Annual Meeting,   Orlando, Florida, June 14-18,1997.

Rayas L. and R.J. Hernandez.  Characterization of Wheat Protein Films from Flour.  Congreso Internacional de Envases y Embalajes, Instituto Tecnologico Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, Mexico, 11-13 November, 1996.

Pascall M.A., M.E. Zabik, R.J. Hernandez, B.R. Harte, and M.E. Zabik. Removal of Congener Specific PCBs from Oil and Water by Polyethylene and Polystyrene Films.  IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 22-26,  1996.

Kim J.N., R.J. Hernandez, and G. Burgess.  An Application of the Finite Difference Method to Estimate the Shelf Life of a Packaged Moisture Sensitive Pharmaceutical Tablet.  IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 22-26, Lousiana, 1996.

Garde  J.A., B. Castello, R.J. Hernandez, R. Catala, and R. Gavara.  Evaluation of Antioxidants Diffusion Coefficient During Migration from Polypropylene to Fatty Food Simulants.  International Life Sciences Institute Europe, International Symposium on Food Packaging, Ensuring the Safety and Quality of Foods Budapest, Hungary, September 11-13, 1996.

Pocas M.F.F., R.J. Hernandez, and F.A.R. Oliveira.  Modeling the Change in Moisture Content of Two Solid Product Mixtures in a Flexible Package.  International Life Sciences Institute Europe, International Symposium on Food Packaging, Ensuring the Safety and Quality of Foods, Budapest, Hungary, September 11-13, 1996.

Harte B.R., G. Burgess, J.R. Giacin, R.J. Hernandez, S. Selke, and S.P. Singh.  Development of the Ph.D. Program in Packaging.  Second International Symposium on Packaging, IAPRI,Chicago, IL,  November 18, 1996.

Pascall M.A., M.E. Zabik, R.J. Hernandez, and B.R. Harte.  Reduction of Congener Specific PCBs in Water of Selected Polymeric Packaging Materials.  IFT, Anaheim, CA, Annual Meeting, June 3-7, 1995.

Gu J., J.R. Giacin and R.J. Hernandez.  Structure/permeability Relationships of Polyimide-clay Hybrid Composites.   77th Annual Composite Conference and Exposition.  Dearborn, MI, November 6-8, 1995.

Lockhart H.E., J.R. Giacin, R.J. Hernandez, C.H. Lee, and M. Kirloskar.  Predicting the Shelf Life of Packaged Pharmaceutical Dry Products.  Packaging India, Indpack, 95, Vol. 27, February-March 1995.

Pocas M.F.F., R.J. Hernandez, and P.A.R. Oliveira.  Shelf Life Study of Two Moisture Sensitive Products in a Flexible Package. IAPRI 9th World Conference, Brussels, Belgium, September, 1995.

Lakakul R., R.M. Beaudry, and R.J. Hernandez.  Modified-Atmosphere Packaging of Lightly-Processed Apple Fruit: Package Oxygen Permeability Requirements.  91st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science.  Corvallis, Oregon, 7-11 August 1994.

Gavara R. and R.J. Hernandez.  Comparative Study of Experimental Methods to Determine the Partition Coefficient of organic Compounds in Water/Polymer Systems.   8th World Conference on Packaging, International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI), Sao Paulo, Brasil, 22-25 June 1993.

Hernandez R.J. Y, H. Lockhart, M. Kirloskar, and J. Giacin.   Predicting the shelf Life of Moisture Sensitive Products.  8th World Conference on Packaging, International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI), Sao Paulo, Brasil, 22-25 June 1993.

Gavara R. and R.J. Hernandez.  Bimodal Diffusion Process in the Oxygen Mass Transport Through Nylon-6 at Different Temperature and Water Activity Conditions.  Proceedings 7th Technical Conference on Composite Materials, American Society for Composite, University Park, Pennsylvania, 13-15 October 1992.

Hernandez R.J. and K. Ohashi. Oxygen Transport Through Polyamides at Different Temperature and Humidity Conditions.   Proceedings Polymer, Laminations and Coatings Conference, TAPPI. Orlando, Florida, 8-11 September 1992.

Spink J., R.J. Hernandez, and J. Giacin.  Correlation of Heat Seal and Hot Tack Parameters with Molecular Properties of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Heat Sealant Co-Polymers.  Proceedings Polymers, Laminations, and Coatings TAPPI Conference.  San Diego, California, 16-18 September 1991.

Hoojjat H., J. Giacin, and R.J. Hernandez.  Evaluation of the Equilibrium Solubility of Organic Compounds by Copolymer of Styre and Divinylbezene Using a Liquid-Solid Chromatographic Procedure.  Proceedings Polymer Technology Conference, American Chemical Society Polymer Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2-5 June 1991.

Nagaraj S., R.J. Hernandez, and J.R. Giacin. The Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on the Permeability of Acetone through an Amorphous Polyamide.  IAPRI 7th World Conference, Utrech, The Netherlands, April 14-17, 1991.

Hensley T., J. Giacin, and R.J. Hernandez.  Permeation of Multi-component Organic Vapor Mixtures Through Polymeric Barrier Films.  7th International Association of Packaging Research Institutes World Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 14-17 April 1991.

Hernandez R.J., J. Giacin, and S. Nagaraj.  The Effect of Sorbed Water on the Barrier Characteristics of an Amorphous Polyamide.  International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI), St. Gallen, Switzerland, 10-12 September 1990.

Barron F., B. Harte, J. Giacin, R.J. Hernandez, and L. Segerlind.  Finite Elements Computer Simulation of Oxygen Diffusion in Packaged Liquids.  50th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists, Los Angeles, California, June 1990.

Hernandez R.J., J. Giacin, and A. Shirakura. Diffusion and Sorption of OrganicVapors Through Oriented Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Films of Varying Thermomechanical History.  ANTEC Conference, Society of Plastic Engineers, Dallas, Texas, 7-11 May 1990.

Giacin J. and R.J. Hernandez.  Evaluation of the Organic Vapor Barrier and Sorption Characteristics of polymer Films and Their Relationship to Product Quality.  Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy.  New York, New York, 5-9 March 1990.

Downes T., Giacin, J., and R.J.Hernandez.  Permeation and Sorption of Flavor and Aroma Compounds in Polymers.  Petromex, Bangkok, Thailand, 12-14 December 1989.

Hernandez R.J., J.R. Giacin, and E.A. Grulke.  Effect of Water Content on the Permeability, Solubility and Diffusion of Oxygen in Nylon 6I/6T.  Second Topical Conference on Emerging Technology Materials, American Institute of Chemical Engineers; San Francisco, California, 6-9 November 1989.

Hernandez R.J., J.R. Giacin, and E.A. Grulke. The Effect of Sorbed  Water Vapor in Amorphous Polyamide on Oxygen Permeability.  6th International Association of Packaging Research Institutions (IAPRI) World Conference on Packaging; Hamburg,  R.F. Germany, 27-29 September 1989.

Kirloskar M., C.H. Lee, R.J. Hernandez, H. Lockhart, and J. Giacin.  Storage Stability of Packaged Solid Dosage Forms: Shelf Life Prediction for Packaged Tablets Sensitive to Moisture Content.  Midwest Regional Meeting of The American Association of pharmaceutical Scientists, Chicago, Illinois, 15 May 1989.

Schroeder M., R.J. Hernandez, B. Harte, and J. Giacin.The Effect of Sorption of Food Organics on the Adhesive and Cohesive Bonds Strength in Multilayer Laminations.   49th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists; Chicago, Illinois, June 1989.

Caratini S., R.J. Hernandez, and B. Harte.  Release of Flavor Compounds from Aroma Impregnated Packaging Materials.    49Th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists; Chicago, Illinois, June 1989.

Lee C.H., R.J. Hernandez, and J.R. Giacin.  Modeling the Temperature Dependency of the Shelf Life of a Packaged Moisture Sensitive Pharmaceutical Product. Third Annual Meeting and Exposition, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists; Orlando, Florida, 30-3 October-November 1988.

Toebe J., P. Hoojjat, R.J. Hernandez, and B. Harte.  Interaction of Polymeric Packaging Material with Flavor Components From a Flavored Sour Cream.  48th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists; N. Orleans, Louisiana, June 1988.

Hernandez R.J., K. Liu, and J.R. Giacin.  The Effect of Relative Humidity and Penetrant Concentration on the Permeation of Toluene Vapor Through  Barrier Polymer Films. 16th International Association of Packaging Research Institutions (IAPRI) Symposium; Gent, Belgium, 1-4 May 1988.

Hernandez R.J., C. Lai, S. Selke, and M. Kirloskar. Butyric Acid Retention of post-Consumer Milk Bottles.  Society of Plastic Engineers ANTEC Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1987.

Dixon L., R.J. Hernandez, B. Harte, and I. Gray.  Volatilization of components From a Plastic Container During Microwaving.  47th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologist; Las Vegas, Nevada, June 1987.

Hoojjat P., R.J. Hernandez, B. R. Harte, J.R. Giacin, and I. Gray.  Diffusion of 2,6 di(t-butyl)-4-hydroxy toluene (BHT) from Polyethylene Film and Effectiveness of Controlled Release of BHT as a Product Antioxidant.  46th  Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists; Dallas, Texas, June 1986.

Mohney S.M., R.J. Hernandez, J.R. Giacin, and B.R. Harte.  The Aroma Permeability of Packaging Films and Its Relationship to Product Quality. 13th Annual Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutions (IAPRI), Oslo, Norway, May 1986.

Baner L., R.J. Hernandez, K. Jayaraman, and J.R. Giacin. Isostatic and Quasi-Isostatic Methods for Determining the Permeability of Organic Vapors Through Barrier Membranes.  Symposium on Current Technologies in Flexible Packaging, St. Charles, Illinois, April 1984.

Patents

US Patent No. 6,045,868. Method for the preparation of transparent cross-linked polymers from grain flour, L. M. Rayas and R.J. Hernandez,  April 4, 2000.

U.S. Patent No. 5,804,401. Devise for detecting oxygen with Oxidase,  A. Gardiol, R.J. Hernandez and B.Harte, September 9,1998.

U.S. Patent No. 5,654,164. Method and Device for Reducing Oxygen with a Reduced Oxidase with Color Formation, A. Gardiol, R.J. Hernandez and B.Harte, August 5,1997.