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Loong-Tak Lim

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Position / Title: 
Associate Professor
Email: 

llim@uoguelph.ca

Building: 
Food Science
Room: 
122
Phone Number: 
519-824-4120 x56586
Fax Number: 
519-826-6631
Homepage: 
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~llim

Education

  • Ph.D. Food Science, 1999, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • B.Sc. Food Science, 1994, Department of Food Science, Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada

Employment

  • Associate Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, 2010 - present
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, 2005 - 2010
  • Project Manager, Preform Development Center, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., 2004-2005
  • Development Specialist, Bottle Development Center, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., 2002-2004
  • QA Development Engineer, AMC QA Lab, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., 1999-2002
Students: 
jensena
xiuju
Research: 
  • Active Packaging
  • Electrospinning
  • Encapsulation
  • Food-Packaging Interaction
  • Biodegradable Polymers
  • Edible Films
  • Food Shelf-life

Students

  • Ana Cristina Vega Lugo (Ph.D., completed M.Sc. in 2008)
  • Yuting Zhou (M.Sc., completed in 2009)
  • Solmaz Alborzi (Ph.D.)
  • Ying Li (M.Sc. completed in 2009)
  • Yucheng Fu (Ph.D.)
  • Suramya Mihindukulasuriya (Ph.D.)
  • Ana Cristina Vega Lugo (Ph.D.)
  • Grace Wong (M.Sc.)
  • Roc Chan (M.Sc.)
  • Niya Wang (M.Sc.)
  • Khalid Moomand (M.Sc., co-advise)
  • Qian Xiao (Ph.D., visiting student from Jiangnan University, China)
  • Adriana Valencia (M.Sc., completed in 2007, exchange student from University of Sonora, Mexico)
  • Thilde Marboe (M.Sc., completed in 2006, exchange student from Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark)
  • Alexander Jensen (M.Sc.)
  • Xiuju Wang (Ph.D.)
Current Funding: 

Sources of Research Funding (2006-2009)

  • NSERC (CRD, SPG, RTI, Discovery)
  • OMAFRA-UoG Research Program
  • E.I. Dupont Canada
  • Hannam Soy Utilization Funds
  • Canada Foundation for Innovation
  • Ministry of Research and Innovation
  • Ontario Soybean Growers
Teaching: 
  • FOOD4070 Food Packaging
  • FOOD6220 Advance Food Analysis Methodology (co-teach)
  • FOOD6110 Food Rheology and Materials (guest lecture)
  • FOOD3090 Introduction to Nutrition and Food Science (guest lecture)
  • FOOD6170 Chemistry of Food Proteins (guest lecture)
Publications: 

i) Books

  1. Rafael Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Hideto Tsuji, and Susan E.M. Selke (Eds.). 2009. Poly(lactic acid) - Synthesis, Properties, Processing and Applications. John Wiley & Sons. (In progress)

ii) Chapters in books

  1. Loong-Tak Lim, Kevin Cink and Tim Vanyo. 2009. Converting process technologies for poly(lactic acid) polymers. In: Polylactic acid - Synthesis, Properties, Processing and Applications. Rafael Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E.M. Selke (Ed.). (Submitted)
  2. Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Nanotechnology for Food Packaging. In: Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Aaron L. Brody, Hong Zhuang, Jung H. Han (Ed.). John Wiley & Sons. (Submitted)
  3. Loong-Tak Lim, Yoshinori Mine, Ian J. Britt, and Marvin A. Tung. 2002. Formation and properties of egg white films and coatings. In: Protein-based Films and Coatings, Aris Gennadios (Ed.). CRC Press, New York, NY. pp.233-252.

iii) Papers Published in Referred Journals

  1. Ana Cristina A.C. Vega Lugo and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Controlled release of allyl isothiocyanate using soy protein and poly(lactic acid) electrospun fibers. Food Research International 42:933-940.
  2. Yucheng Fu, Loong-Tak Lim and Paul McNicholas. 2009. Changes on enological parameters of white wine packaged in bag-in-box during secondary shelf-life. Journal of Food Science. 74 (8):C608-C618
  3. Yuting Zhou and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Activation of lactoperoxidase system in milk by glucose oxidase immobilized in electrospun polylactide microfibers. Journal of Food Science 74(2):C170-C176.
  4. Ying Li, Loong-Tak Lim and Yukio Kakuda. 2009. Electrospun zein fibers as carriers to stabilize (-)-epigallocatechin gallate. Journal of Food Science 74(3):C233-C240.
  5. Solmaz Alborzi, Loong-Tak Lim and Y. Kakuda. 2009. Electrospinning of sodium alginate-pectin ultrafine fibers. Journal of Food Science (submitted).
  6. Qunyi Tong, Qian Xiao, T. Yang and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Effects of plasticizer on pullulan-alginatecarboxymethylcellulose blend films. Carbohydrate Polymers (submitted).
  7. Ana Cristina Vega Lugo and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Electrospinning of soy protein isolate. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 2:223-230
  8. Loong-Tak Lim. 2008 Advances in Biodegradable Packaging for Foods. The International Review of Food Science and Technology 76-79
  9. Loong-Tak Lim, Rafael Auras, and Maria Rubino, 2008. Processing technologies for poly(lactic acid). Progress in Polymer Science 33:820-852.
  10. Qunyi Tong, Qian Xiao, and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Preparation and properties of pullulan-alginate-carboxymethylcellulose blend films. Food Research International 41:1007-1014
  11. Elsy Reinoso Suarez, Gauri Mittal, and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Influence of whey protein composite coatings on plum (Prunus domestica L.) fruit quality. Food and Bioprocess Technology 1:314-325
  12. Ying Qin, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras, and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Impact of polymer processing on sorption of benzladehyde vapor in semicrystalline polypropylene. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 110:1509-1514
  13. Ying Qin, Maria Rubino, Rafael Auras, and Loong-Tak Lim. 2007. Use of a magnetic suspension microbalance to measure organic vapor sorption for evaluating the impact of polymer conversion. Polymer Testing 26:1082-1089.
  14. Tan Pham, Francis Thibault, and Loong-Tak Lim, 2004. Modeling and simulation of stretch blow molding of polyethylene terephthalate. Polymer Engineering and Science 44(8):1460-1472.
  15. Zhongbin Zhang, Loong-Tak Lim, and Marvin A. Tung. 2001. Aroma barrier and mechanical properties of EVOH and nylon 6,6 films as influenced by relative humidity. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 79:1949-1957.
  16. Yuchen Gao and Loong-Tak Lim. 2000. Degeneration character of gels under cyclic loading and its constitutive relation. Mechanics Research Communications 27(2):211-216.
  17. Loong-Tak Lim, Yoshinori Mine, and Marvin A. Tung. 1999. Barrier and tensile properties of transglutaminase cross-linked gelatin films as affected by relative humidity. Journal of Food Science 64(4):616-622.
  18. Loong-Tak Lim, Ian J. Britt, and Marvin A. Tung. 1999. Sorption and transport of water vapor in nylon 6,6 film. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 71:197-206.
  19. Loong-Tak Lim, Ian J. Britt, and Marvin A. Tung. 1998. Barrier and sorption characteristics of allyl isothiocyanate in nylon 6,6 films as affected by relative humidity. Journal of Plastic Films and Sheeting 14(3):207-225.
  20. Loong-Tak Lim, Yoshinori Mine, and Marvin A. Tung, 1998. Transglutaminase Cross-linked Egg White Protein Films: Tensile Properties and Oxygen Permeability. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(10):4022-4029.
  21. Loong-Tak Lim and Marvin A. Tung. 1997. Vapor pressure of allyl isothiocyanate and its transport in PVDC/PVC copolymer packaging film. Journal of Food Science 62(5):1061-1066.
  22. Loong-Tak Lim, Juming Tang, and JianShan He. 1995. Moisture sorption characteristics of freeze dried blueberries. Journal of Food Science 60(4):810-814.

xi) Patent

  1. Loong-Tak Lim, Harold Godwin, and Michael Nicholas. 2005. Method and device for testing aldehyde in polyester polymer. US Patent 6,902,700.
  2. Loong-Tak Lim, Harold Godwin, and Michael Nicholas. 2004. Method and device for testing aldehyde in polyester polymer. US Patent 6,835,573.

xi) Supervised Theses (2006-2009)

  1. Ying Li. 2009. Electrospun Zein Fibers as Carriers to Stabilize (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate. M.Sc. thesis.
  2. Yuting Zhou. 2009. Immobilization of glucose oxidase in electrospun polylactide microfibers to activate lactoperoxidase system in milk. Advisor. M.Sc. thesis.
  3. Ana Cristina Vega-Lugo. 2008. Electrospinning of soy protein isolate and poly(lactic acid) ultrafine fibers for controlled release of allyl isothiocyanate. Advisor. M.Sc. thesis.
  4. Elsy Reinoso. 2007. Coating of plums (P. domestica L) using whey protein films to carry omega 3 fatty acids. Co-advisor. Engineering M.Sc. project.
  5. Thilde Marboe, M.Sc. 2006. Evaluation of polylactide’s applicability as packaging material for canola oil. External advisor. External thesis: Department of Food Science, The Royal Verinary and Agricultural University of Denmark.
Recent Presentations: 
    1. Suramya Mihindukulasuriya and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Heat transfer process and seal strength characteristics of LDPE films with liquid present at film-film interface. Presented at 2009 IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, June 6-9.
    2. Yucheng Fu and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Secondary shelf-life of white wine packaged in bag-in-box packages. Presented at 2009 IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, June 6-9.
    3. Solmaz Alborzi and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Electrospinning of sodium alginate-pectin ultrafine fibers. Presented at 2009 IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, June 6-9.
    4. Yuting Zhou and Loong-Tak Lim. 2009. Antimicrobial effect of glucose oxidase immobilized in electrospun PLA microfibers in bovine milk. Presented at 2009 IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, June 6-9. Won 2nd place for hybrid presentation – Packaging Division.
    5. Ying Li, Loong-Tak Lim and Yukio Kakuda. 2009. Stability study of (–)-epigallocatechin gallate encapsulated by electrospun zein ultrafine fibers as carriers in aqueous systems. Presented at 2009 IFT Annual Meeting, Anaheim, June 6-9.
    6. Loong-Tak Lim, Ana Cristina Vega Lugo and Yuting Zhou. 2009. Electrospun fibers for active food packaging applications. Invited speaker for 2009 BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 16th Annual Meeting, Chicago, June 16-19.
    7. Loong-Tak Lim and Ana Cristina Vega Lugo. 2009. Electrospinning of soy protein isolate fibers for controlled release applications. Invited speaker for 2009 AOCS Annual Meeting, Orlando, May 3-6.
    8. Ana Cristina Vega Lugo and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Controlled release of allyl isothiocyanate using electrospun fibers. Oral presentation at 2008 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, June 28 – July 1.
    9. Ying Li and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Electrospinning of zein protein nanofibers. Oral and poster presentations at 2008 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, June 28 – July 1 (semi-finalist for Phi Tau Sigma/Procter & Gamble graduate research paper competition - one of 20 abstracts of over 1300 technical research paper; won 2nd place for George F. Stewart IFT International Research Paper Competition).
    10. Yuting Zhou and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Activation of antimicrobial mechanism in milk by glucose oxidase immobilized in electrospun PLA fibers and cast PLA membrane. Oral and poster presentations at 2008 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, June 28 – July 1.
    11. Solmaz Alborzi and Loong-Tak Lim. 2008. Immobilized of folic acid in the edible nanofibers. Abstract accepted for 2008 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans (paper withdrawn due to US Visa application problem), June 28 – July 1.
    12. Ana Cristina Vega Lugo and Loong-Tak Lim, 2007. Electrospinning of soy protein nanofibers. Oral presentation at 2007 CAGE CLUB student Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Applied Electrostatics. University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, August 9 (won Best Presentation Award for M.Sc. category).
    13. Marvin A. Tung, Zhongbin Zhang, Loong-Tak Lim, and Ian J. Britt. 1999. Limonene permeation through EVOH and nylon 6,6 films as influenced by relative humidity. In: Proceedings of the 6th Conference of Food Engineering (CoFE ’99), AIChE Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, October 31-November 5, 1999. pp. 443-448.
    14. Loong-Tak Lim, Yoshinori Mine, Karla Montoya, and Marvin A. Tung. 1998. Mechanical and oxygen barrier properties of Transglutaminase Cross-linked Egg White Protein Films. Presented at The 1998 2nd International Symposium on Egg Nutrition and Newly Emerging Ovo-Biotechnologies, Banff, Alberta, April 5-8.
    15. Loong-Tak Lim and Marvin A. Tung. 1996. Transport of allyl isothiocyanate in nylon 6,6 and Saran packaging films. Presented at 1996 Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Annual Conference, Guelph, Ontario, August 18-21.

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