Brian Plattner, PE

Applying polymer science to petfood production

When applied properly, basic polymer science principles can assist in ingredient screening, formulation development and process design in the production of petfoods.

March 9, 2012

Brian Plattner, PE and Galen Rokey

Polymer science — the study of the glass and melt transitions of polymers — has been developed and used by the synthetic polymer industry for many years. In recent years, the principles of polymer science have been applied to the petfood extrusion process to better understand and predict processing effects.

Research behind the innovations: Polymer science and extrusion

Explore the science behind extrusion technologies in the article, "Applying polymer science to extrusion and drying of petfoods"

December 7, 2010

Brian Plattner, PE, Keith Erdley, and Robert Sunderland

Polymer science, the study of the glass and melt transitions of polymers, has been developed and used by the synthetic polymer industry for many years. In recent years the principles of polymer science have been applied to the petfood extrusion process to better understand and predict processing effects.

Controlling ingredient interactions

How raw materials impact extrusion processes and costs

May 31, 2007

Brian Plattner, PE and Galen Rokey

How raw materials impact extrusion processes and costs

Extruding for palatability

The right SME level can improve palatability, fat absorption, texture and cook

May 16, 2007

Brian Plattner, PE

The right SME level can improve palatability, fat absorption, texture and cook

October 2019

The October 2019 issue of Petfood Industry delves into the backlash against grain-free pet foods following federal investigation of correlations to dilated cardiomyopathy. The issue also covers pet microbiome research, Singapore's pet food market and coconut meal, among other topics.

Brian Plattner, PE

ARTICLES

Applying polymer science to petfood production

Research behind the innovations: Polymer science and extrusion

Controlling ingredient interactions

Extruding for palatability

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