Review Articles

236. Ji, X., Tao, Y.*, Zhang, N., Chen, X., Yan, B., Zhao, J., Chen, W., Fan, D., & Xie, F. (2025). Gluten-free noodles: Materials, processing, formation mechanisms, and quality enhancement strategies. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 24(5), e70281. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70281 [Review article]

232. Sun, F., Zhang, Y., Zhang, B.*, Qiao, D.*, & Xie, F. (2025). Fibrous protein gels: Nanoscale features governing gelation behavior and gel properties. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 344, 103596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2025.103596 [Review article]

211. Li, K., Liu, X., Jiang, F., Zhang, B., Qiao, D.*, & Xie, F.* (2024). In the process of polysaccharide gel formation: A review of the role of competitive relationship between water and alcohol molecules. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 281(3), 136398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136398 [Gold OA] [Review article]

209. Chen, Y., Zhu, Z., Shi, K., Jiang, Z., Guan, C., Zhang, L.*, Yang, T.*, & Xie, F.* (2024). Shellac-based materials: Structures, properties, and applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 279(1), 135102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135102 [Gold OA] [Review article]

208. Guo, Y., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Zhang, B.*, & Xie, F.* (2024). Advanced functional chitosan-based nanocomposite materials for performance-demanding applications. Progress in Polymer Science, 157, 101872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2024.101872 [Gold OA] [Review article]

204. Xie, F.* (2024). Alginate-based nanocomposites for food preservation: Recent progress showcasing heightened material properties and functionalities. Advanced Nanocomposites, 1(1), 248-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adna.2024.07.002 [Gold OA] [Review article]

196. Nawaz, H.*, He, A., Wu, Z.*, Wang, X., Jiang, Y., Ullah, A., Xu, F., & Xie, F. (2024). Revisiting various mechanistic approaches for cellulose dissolution in different solvent systems: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 273(1), 133012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133012 [Review article]

188. Liu, Y., Li, N., Zhang, X., Wei, T., Ma, M., Sun, Q., Li, M.*, & Xie, F. (2024). Eco-friendly drinking straws: Navigating challenges and innovations. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 148, 104511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104511 [Review article]

185. Xie, F.*, Gao, C., & Avérous, L.* (2024). Alginate-based materials: Enhancing properties through multiphase formulation design and processing innovation. Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 159, 100799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100799 [Gold OA] [Review article]

182. Xie, F.* (2024). Natural polymer starch-based materials for flexible electronic sensor development: A review of recent progress. Carbohydrate Polymers, 337, 122116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122116 [Gold OA] [Review article]

179. Wang, K., Cheng, Z., Qiao, D., Xie, F.*, Zhao, S., & Zhang, B.* (2025). Polysaccharide–dextrin thickened fluids for individuals with dysphagia: Recent advances in flow behaviors and swallowing assessment methods. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 65(12), 2236-2260. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2330711 [Gold OA] [Review article]

176. Hou, X., Lin, L., Li, K., Jiang, F., Qiao, D.*, Zhang, B., & Xie, F.* (2024). Towards superior biopolymer gels by enabling interpenetrating network structures: A review on types, applications, and gelation strategies. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 325, 103113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2024.103113 [Gold OA] [Review article]

175. Guo, Y., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Liu, P., Xie, F.*, & Zhang, B.* (2024). Biofunctional chitosan–biopolymer composites for biomedical applications. Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 159, 100775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100775 [Gold OA] [Review article]

162. Qiao, D., Hu, W., Wang, Z., Xie, F.*, Zhang, B.*, & Jiang, F. (2023). Food structuring using microfluidics: Updated progress in fundamental principles and structure types. Journal of Food Engineering, 360, 111703. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111703 [Gold OA] [Review article]

161. Xie, F.* (2023). Biopolymer-based multilayer films and coatings for food preservation: An update of the recent development. Current Food Science and Technology Reports, 1, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43555-023-00002-8 [Gold OA] [Review article]

159. Li, M., Hou, X., Lin, L., Jiang, F., Qiao, D.*, & Xie, F.* (2023). Legume protein/polysaccharide food hydrogels: Preparation methods, improvement strategies and applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 243, 125217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125217 [Gold OA] [Review article]

157. Umair, M., Sultana, T., Xun, S., Jabbar, S., Rajoka, M. S. R., Albahi, A.*, Abid, M., Ranjha, M. M. A. N., El-Seedi, H. R., Xie, F., Khan, K. u. R., Liqing, Z.*, & Zhendan, H.* (2023). Advances in the application of functional nanomaterial and cold plasma for the fresh-keeping active packaging of meat. Food Science & Nutrition, 11(10), 5753-5772. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3540 [Gold OA] [Review article]

155. Liu, S., Qiao, D., Cheng, Z., Xie, F.*, Zhao, S., & Zhang, B.* (2023). Towards designing dysphagia foods: Recent advances in influencing factors and computer modeling for the swallowing of thickened fluids. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 137, 17-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.05.008 [Gold OA] [Review article]

151. Goksen, G., Demir, D., Dhama, K., Kumar, M., Shao, P., Xie, F., Echegaray, N., & Lorenzo, J. M.* (2023). Mucilage polysaccharide as a plant secretion: Potential trends in food and biomedical applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 230, 123146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123146 [Gold OA] [Review article]

144. Ahmad, M. M., Chatha, S. A. S., Iqbal, Y., Hussain, A. I., Khan, I., & Xie, F.* (2022). Recent trends in extraction, purification, and antioxidant activity evaluation of plant leave-extracted polysaccharides. Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, 16(6), 1820-1848. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2405 [Gold OA] [Review article]

140. Cheng, Z., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Zhang, B.*, Lin, Q., & Xie, F.* (2022). Whole grain rice: Updated understanding of starch digestibility and the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21(4), 3244-3273. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12985 [Gold OA] [Review article] [Journal Front Cover: https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13015 ]

137. Wu, Z., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Lin, Q., Zhang, B.*, & Xie, F.* (2022). Nonthermal physical modification of starch: An overview of recent research into structure and property alterations. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 203, 153-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.103 [Gold OA] [Review article]

127. Guo, Y., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Zhang, B.*, & Xie, F.* (2021). Starch-based materials encapsulating food ingredients: Recent advances in fabrication methods and applications. Carbohydrate Polymers, 270, 118358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118358 [Review article]

126. Zhang, B., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Lin, Q., Wang, J.*, & Xie, F.* (2021). Starch-based food matrices containing protein: Recent understanding of morphology, structure, and properties. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 114, 212-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.05.033 [Review article]

123. Li, N., Qiao, D., Zhao, S., Lin, Q., Zhang, B.*, & Xie, F.* (2021). 3D printing to innovate biopolymer materials for demanding applications: A review. Materials Today Chemistry, 20, 100459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2021.100459 [Review article]

101. Ren, F., Wang, J., Xie, F., Zan K., Wang, S., & Wang, S.* (2020). Applications of ionic liquids in starch chemistry: a review. Green Chemistry, 22(7), 2162-2183. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC03738A [Review article] [Journal Back Cover: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC90041A ]

89. Xie, F.*, Zhang, T., Bryant, P., Kurusingal, V., Colwell, J. M., & Laycock, B.* (2019). Degradation and stabilization of polyurethane elastomers. Progress in Polymer Science, 90, 211-268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.12.003 [Review article]

81. Chen, J., Xie, F.*, Li, X., & Chen, L.* (2018). Ionic liquids for the preparation of biopolymer materials for drug/gene delivery: a review. Green Chemistry, 20(18), 4169-4200. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8GC01120F [Review article]

37. Xie, F.*, Luckman P., Milne, J. McDonald, L., Young, C., Tu, C. Y., Pasquale, T. D., Faveere, R., & Halley, P. J. (2014). Thermoplastic starch: current development and future trends. Journal of Renewable Materials, 2(2), 95-106. https://doi.org/10.7569/JRM.2014.634104 [Gold OA] [Review article]

30. Xie, F.*, Pollet, E., Halley, P. J., & Avérous, L.* (2013). Starch-based nano-biocomposites. Progress in Polymer Science, 38(10-11), 1590-1628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.05.002 [Review article]

24. Xie, F.*, Halley, P. J., & Avérous, L.* (2012). Rheology to understand and optimize processibility, structures and properties of starch polymeric materials. Progress in Polymer Science, 37(4), 595-623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2011.07.002 [Review article]

14. Liu, H., Xie, F., Yu, L.*, Chen, L., & Li, L. (2009). Thermal processing of starch-based polymers. Progress in Polymer Science 34(12), 1348-1368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2009.07.001 [Review article]

6. Xie, F., Liu, H., Chen, P., Xue, T., Chen, L., Yu, L., & Corrigan, P. (2006). Starch gelatinization under shearless and shear conditions. International Journal of Food Engineering 2(5), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.2202/1556-3758.1162 [Review article]

5. Xie, F., Yu, L.*, Liu, H., & Chen, L. (2006). Starch modification using reactive extrusion. Starch/Stärke 58(3-4), 131-139. https://doi.org/10.1002/star.200500407 [Review article]