Publications | Zhang Lab

Representative Publications

40. Zipei Zhang, Xiyu Li, Changwoo Do, Daniel S. Kohane (2023). Enhancement of polymer thermoresponsiveness and drug delivery across biological barriers by the addition of small molecules. Heliyon, 9 (2023) e16923.

39. Dali Wang, Yang Li, Xiaoran Deng, Matthew Torre, Zipei Zhang, Xiyu Li, Wei Zhang, Kathleen Cullion, Daniel S. Kohane, & Christopher B. Weldon (2023). An aptamer-based depot system for sustained release of small molecule therapeutics. Nature Communications, 14(1), 2444.

38. Zipei Zhang, Xiyu Li, Rong Yang, Kathleen Cullion, Laura Prugneau, and Daniel S. Kohane (2023). Enhancement of trans-tympanic drug delivery by pharmacological induction of inflammation. Molecular Pharmaceutics. (IF: 5.364)

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37. Zipei Zhang, Xiyu Li, Wei Zhang, Daniel S. Kohane. (2021) Drug delivery across barriers to the middle and inner ear. Advanced Functional Materials, 31 (44): 2008701. (IF: 19.92)

36. Wei Zhang, Harty Brendan, Xiyu Li, Zipei Zhang, Yueqin Zheng, Dali Wang and Daniel S. Kohane. (2021) Permeation of polyethylene glycols across the tympanic membrane. GIANT, 6: 100057. (IF: 5.57)

35. Zipei Zhang †, Min Gu †, Xiaomeng You, David A. Sela, Hang Xiao, and David Julian McClements. (2021) Encapsulation of bifidobacterium in alginate microgels improves viability and targeted gut release. Food Hydrocolloids, 116: 106634. (IF: 11.504)

34. Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, and David Julian McClements. (2020) Nanoemulsions: An emerging platform for increasing the efficacy of nutraceuticals in foods. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 194: 111202. (IF: 5.999)

33. Ruojie Zhang †, Zipei Zhang †, Ruyi Li, Yunbing Tan, Shanshan Lv, David J. McClements. (2020) Impact of pesticide polarity and lipid phase dimensions on the bioaccessibility of pesticides in agricultural produce consumed with model fatty foods. Food & Function, 11 (7): 6028-6037. (IF: 6.317)

32. Jorge L. Muriel Mundo, Jinning Liu, Yunbing Tan, Hualu Zhou, Zipei Zhang, and David Julian McClements. (2019) Characterization of electrostatic interactions and complex formation of ɣ-poly-glutamic acid (PGA) and ɛ-poly-l-lysine (PLL) in aqueous solutions. Food Research International, 128: 108781. (IF: 7.425)

31. Ruojie Zhang †, Zipei Zhang †, Ruyi Li, Yunbing Tan, Shanshan Lv, and David Julian McClements. (2020) Impact of pesticide type and emulsion fat content on the bioaccessibility of pesticides in natural products. Molecules, 25: 1466. (IF: 4.927)

30. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, David Julian McClements. (2019) Establishing the impact of food matrix effects on the bioaccessibility of nutraceuticals and pesticides using a standardized food model. Food & Function, 10 (3): 1375-1385. (IF: 6.317)

29. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Hang Xiao, Philip Demokritoub and David Julian McClements. (2019) Development of a standardized food model for studying the impact of food matrix effects on the gastrointestinal fate and toxicity of ingested nanomaterials. NanoImpact, 13: 13-25. (IF: 6.038) (The most downloaded articles published in NanoImpact from 1/2019 to 7/2019) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science from 2019 to 2021)

28. Min Gu †, Zipei Zhang †, Che Pan, Timothy R. Goulette, Ruojie Zhang, Gregory Hendricks, David Julian McClements, and Hang Xiao. (2019) Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum G7 in gastroprotective microgels: Improvement of the bacterial viability under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Food Hydrocolloids, 91: 283-289. (IF: 11.504)

27. Zipei Zhang, Kwan-Jin Jung, Ruojie Zhang, David Julian McClements. (2019) In situ monitoring of lipid droplet release from biopolymer microgels under simulated gastric conditions using magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. Food Research Intentional, 123: 181-188. (IF: 7.425)

26. Quancai Sun †, Zipei Zhang †, Ruojie Zhang, Ruichang Gao, and David Julian McClements. (2019) Development of functional or medical foods for oral administration of insulin for diabetes treatment: Gastroprotective edible microgels. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 66 (19): 4820-4826. (IF: 5.895)

25. Qunyi Tong, Long Chen, Weijun Wang, Zipei Zhang, Xueping Yu, and Fei Ren. (2018) Effects of konjac glucomannan and acetylated distarch phosphate on the gel properties of pork meat myofibrillar proteins. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55 (8): 2899-2909. (IF: 2.701)

24. Long Chen, Yaoqi Tian, Qunyi Tong, Zipei Zhang, Zhengyu Jin. (2017) Effect of pullulan on the water distribution, microstructure and textural properties of rice starch gels during cold storage. Food Hydrocolloids, 214: 702-709. (IF: 11.504) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2019-2020)

23. Long Chen, Yaoqi Tian, Zipei Zhang, Qunyi Tong, Binghua Sun, Marwan M. A. Rashed, Zhengyu Jin. (2017) Effect of pullulan on the digestible, crystalline and morphological characteristics of rice starch. Food Hydrocolloids, 63: 383-390. (IF: 11.504)

22. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, David Julian McClements. (2016) Lactase (β-galactosidase) encapsulation in hydrogel beads with controlled internal pH microenvironments: Impact of bead characteristics on enzyme activity. Food Hydrocolloids, 61: 1-10. (IF: 11.504)

21. Zipei Zhang, Fang chen, Ruojie Zhang, Zeyuan Deng, David Julian McClements. (2016) Encapsulation of pancreatic lipase in hydrogel beads with self-regulating internal pH microenvironments: Retention of lipase activity after exposure to gastric conditions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 64 (51): 9616-9623. (IF: 5.895)

20. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Quancai Sun, Yeonhwa Park, David Julian McClements. (2016) Confocal fluorescence mapping of pH profile inside hydrogel beads (microgels) with controllable internal pH values. Food Hydrocolloids, 65: 198-205. (IF: 11.504)

19. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Long Chen, David Julian McClements. (2016) Encapsulation of lactase (β-galactosidase) into κ-carrageenan-based hydrogel beads: Impact of environmental conditions on enzyme activity. Food Chemistry, 200: 69-75. (IF: 9.231) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science from 2019 to 2020)

18. Liqiang Zou, Bingjing Zheng, Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Chengmei Liu, Hang Xiao, David Julian McClements. (2016) Enhancing the bioaccessibility of hydrophobic bioactive agents using mixed colloidal dispersions: Curcumin-loaded zein nanoparticles plus digestible lipid nanoparticles. Food Research International, 81: 74-82. (IF: 7.425) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2016-2021)

17. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Liqiang Zou, D. J. McClements. (2016) Tailoring lipid digestion profiles using combined delivery systems: Mixtures of nanoemulsions and filled hydrogel beads. RSC Advances, 81: 74-82. (IF: 3.36)

16. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, David Julian McClements. (2016) Encapsulation of β-carotene in alginate-based hydrogel beads: Impact on physicochemical stability and bioaccessibility. Food Hydrocolloids, 11 (2): 154-164. (IF:11.504) (The most downloaded articles published in Food Hydrocolloids from 2/2019 to 8/2019)

15. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Liqiang Zou, David Julian McClements. (2016) Protein encapsulation in alginate hydrogel beads: Effect of pH on microgel stability, protein retention and protein release. Food Hydrocolloids, 58: 308-315. (IF: 11.504) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2016-2021)

14. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian McClements. (2015) Development of food-grade filled hydrogels for oral delivery of lipophilic active ingredients: PH-triggered release. Food Hydrocolloids, 44: 345-352. IF: 11.504) (Top 0.1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2016) (Media coverage by UMass-Amherst)

13. Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Liqiang Zou, Hang Xiao, Guodong Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian McClements. (2015) Impact of lipid content on the ability of excipient emulsions to increase carotenoid bioaccessibility from natural sources (raw and cooked carrots). Food Biophysics, 11(1): 71-80. (IF: 3.340)

12. Liqiang Zou †, Zipei Zhang †, Rruojie Zhang, Wei liu, Chengmei liu, Hang Xiao, D.J. McClements. (2016) Encapsulation of protein nanoparticles within alginate microparticles: Impact of pH and ionic strength on functional performance. Journal of Food Engineering, 178: 81-89. (IF: 6.203)

11. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Liqiang Zou, Long Chen, Youssri Ahmed, Widad Al Bishri, Khadija Balamash, David Julian McClements. (2016) Encapsulation of curcumin in polysaccharide-based hydrogel beads: Impact of bead type on lipid digestion and curcumin bioaccessibility. Food Hydrocolloids, 63: 383-390. (IF: 11.504) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2016-2019)

10. Liqiang Zou, Bingjing Zheng, Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Wei Lu, Chengmei Liu, Hang Xiao, David Julian McClements. (2015) Food-grade nanoparticles for encapsulation, protection and delivery of curcumin: Comparison of lipid, protein, and phospholipid nanoparticles under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. RSC Advances, 6(4): 3126-3136. (IF: 4.036)

9. Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Hui Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian McClements. (2015) Influence of lipid type on gastrointestinal fate of oil-in-water emulsions: In vitro digestion study. Food Research International, 75: 71-78. (IF: 7.425)

8. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Long Chen, Qunyi Tong, David Julian McClements. (2015) Designing hydrogel particles for controlled or targeted release of lipophilic bioactive agents in the gastrointestinal tract. European Polymer Journal, 72: 698-716. (IF: 5.546)

7. Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Liqiang Zou, Hang Xiao, Guodong Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian McClements. (2015) Enhancement of carotenoid bioaccessibility from carrots using excipient emulsions: Influence of particle size of digestible lipid droplets. Food & Function, 7(1): 93-103. (IF: 6.317) (Top 30 most downloaded articles published in Food & Function in 2016) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2016-2018)

6. Zipei Zhang, Ruojie Zhang, Qunyi Tong, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian McClements. (2015) Food-grade filled hydrogels for oral delivery of lipophilic active ingredients: Temperature-triggered release microgels. Food Research International, 69: 274-280. (IF: 7.425)

5. Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Liqiang Zou, Hang Xiao, Guodong Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian Mcclements. (2015) Enhancing nutraceutical bioavailability from raw and cooked vegetables using excipient emulsions: Influence of lipid type on carotenoid bioaccessibility from carrots. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 63(48): 10508-10517. (IF: 5.895)

4. Ruojie Zhang, Zipei Zhang, Hui Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, David Julian Mcclements. (2014) Influence of emulsifier type on gastrointestinal fate of oil-in-water emulsions containing anionic dietary fiber (pectin). Food Hydrocolloids, 45: 175-185. (IF: 11.504) (Top 1% highly cited paper of the academic field of agriculture science 2016-2021)

3. Zipei Zhang, Eric Andrew Decker, Julian David, Mcclements. (2014) Encapsulation, protection, and release of polyunsaturated lipids using biopolymer-based hydrogel particles. Food Research International, 64: 520-526. (IF: 7.425)

2. Long Chen, Fei Ren, Zipei Zhang, Qunyi Tong, Marwan M.A. RashedbaState. (2014) Effect of pullulan on the short-term and long-term retrogradation of rice starch. Carbohydrate Polymers, 115: 415-421. (IF: 10.723)

1. Zipei Zhang, Huige Song, Zhen Peng, Qingnan Luo, Jian Ming, Guahua Zhao. (2012) Characterization of stipe and cap powders of mushroom (Lentinus edodes) prepared by different grinding methods. Journal of Food Engineering, 109(3): 406-413. (IF: 6.203)