Thesis (M.S.)--University of Delaware, 2008. / Principal faculty advisor: Kalmia Kniel, Dept. of Animal & Food Sciences. Includes bibliographical references.

Bibliography: leaves 213-223. / xv, 223 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This thesis examines the cell-fluid interactions that occur during homogenization and combines them with an investigation of the mechanical properties of the cell. This results in a predictive model for cell-disruption efficiency during high-pressure homogenization. The mechanical properties of individual cells are characterised using a micro-manipulation technique. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, 1997

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Delaware, 2007. / Principal faculty advisor: Haiqiang Chen, Animal & Food Sciences. Includes bibliographical references.