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USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research Physical science technician Mardell Schaer weighs samples for analysis.

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Page 1: USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research...USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research Our laboratory developed plywood adhesives containing other cheaper protein extenders, such as

USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research

Physical science technician Mardell Schaer weighs samples for analysis.

Page 2: USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research...USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research Our laboratory developed plywood adhesives containing other cheaper protein extenders, such as

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Research chemist Mila Hojilla-Evangelista places samples in the oil content analyzer.

Page 3: USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research...USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research Our laboratory developed plywood adhesives containing other cheaper protein extenders, such as

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Physical science technician Gary Grose adjusts the pH during protein extraction.

Page 4: USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research...USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research Our laboratory developed plywood adhesives containing other cheaper protein extenders, such as

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Physical science technician Gary Grose dialyzes protein extracts to remove salts & other compounds.

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Physical science technician Gary Grose freeze-dries the protein extracts.

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Research chemist Mila Hojilla-Evangelista examines protein bands obtained by gel electrophoresis.

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Research chemist Mila Hojilla-Evangelista prepares soybean protein-based plywood adhesive.

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USDA ARS NCAUR Protein Chemistry Research

Our laboratory developed plywood adhesives containing other cheaper protein extenders, such as corn germ meal, sorghum flour, and soybean meal.

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We test our experimental adhesives on plywood that we make in-house using the roll-coater and hot press in our pilot plant.

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Research chemist Mila Hojilla-Evangelista measures the bond strength of the soy-based plywood adhesive.

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