Gaddy, G. A., McLain, J. L., Ruggs, S. V., Slaten, B. L., and Mills, G., "Characterization and Kinetics of the Photo-Induced Formation of Silver Particles, 221st ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 1-5, 2001

Slaten, B. L,Gaddy, G. A., McLain, J. L., Ruggs, S. V., and Mills, G.,"Photoadaptive Fibers and Polymers", Techtextil North America, Atlanta, Ga., March 12, 2001.

Slaten, B. L., Mills, G., et. al., "Photoadaptive Fibers For Textile Applications", 9th Annual National Textile Center Forum, Myrtle Beach, SC, February 2001.

Reversible Formation of Nanometer-sized Silver Particles in Vycor Glass. Joint Southeast-Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA. December 2000.

A Kinetic Study of the Photo-reduction of Silver Ions and the Oxidation of Silver Particles in Polymer Films.67th Annual Meeting on the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, Starkville, MS. November 2000.

Kinetics of Ag Nanoparticle Formation in Polymer Films. 9th Workshop of Consortium for Nanostructured Materials, Richmond, VA. September 2000.

Gaddy,G.A, Mills, G., Taylor,D., and Slaten B.L." An Investigation of Photoadaptive Poly(vinyl alcohol) Fibers", American Chemical Society Annual Fall Southeast Regional Meeting, October 17-20, 1999.

Slaten, B.L., "Ring Friction Properties of Bonded Nonwoven Fabrics," AES S-272 Regional Project Annual Meeting, August 1999 Mobile, AL

Mills, G., Slaten, B.L., et al "Chain Transformation of Undesirable Chemicals into Useful Compounds via Semiconductor-Initiated ReductionsA, 195^th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Seattle, W A, May 5,1999

Mills, G., Slaten, B.L., et al@"Transformation of Undesirable Chemicals into Useful Compounds via Semiconductor-Initiated Chain Reactions".A, 217^th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA, March 23, 1999

Slaten, B. L., Mills, G., et. al., APhotoadaptive Fibers For Textile Applications@, Sixth National Center Forum, Myrtle Beach, SC, January 1999

Broughton, R., Slaten, B. L., Mills, G., et. al., ATextiles Having the Ability to Deliver Reactive Chemical Species@, Sixth National Center Forum, Myrtl e Beach, SC, January 1999

Slaten, B. L., et al, ABarrier Fabrics@, Fifth Annual National Textile Center Forum, Panama City Beach, January 1998.

Weaver, S., Mills, G. and Slaten, B. L.@Gas Phase Transformation of Freons Photo-initiated by TiO₂ Particles,@ 4^th International Conference on Advanced Oxidation Techniques, Orlando, FL, Sept. 23-24, 1997

Pascoe, D., Slaten, B. L., and Purohit, R. C..,@Thermographic Evaluation of Skin Temperature of Chest Region After Work in a Heat Chamber and Removal of a Protective Barrier Outfit@, 7^th European Congress of Thermology, Vienna, Austria, May 1-3, 1997

Slaten, B. L. and Pascoe, D,@Bio-Hazard Protection by Clothing@, Third International Symposium on Consumer Environmental Issues Safety, Health, Chemical s, and Textiles in the Near Environment, May 7-9, 1997

Slaten, B. L. and Pascoe, D,@Physiological Response of Skin Temperature After Thermal Stress in a Chemical Barrier Suit @, Third International Symposium on Consumer Environmental Issues Safety, Health, Chemicals, and Textiles in the Near Environment, May 7-9, 1997

Slaten, B. L., DeBorotoli, J., and Mills, G., ADegradation of Chloroform Using TiO₂ Particle Treated Fabric@, Third International Symposium on Consumer Environmental Issues Safety, Health, Chemicals, and Textiles in the Near Environment, May 7-9, 1997

Slaten, B. L. and Kim, J.,@Objective Assessment of Interfacial Fabric Handle of Flame-Retardant -Treated Fabrics@, Proceedings of Canadian Reflections C onference >96, International Textiles Association, Banff, Canada, August 1996.

Slaten, B.L., "Development of Practical aand Comfortable Barrier Textiles", Hi-Tech Textiles Exhibition and Conference, Greenville, SC,(July 1995)

Bellingar, T.A., Shanley, L., Slaten,L., Brady, P.(1994) "Use of Carboneous Fiber In Wildland Firefighter Protective Clothing". IFAI Textile Technology Forum '94, Indianapolis, IA(September 1994).

Ni, Xieming, Slaten,L. and Hardin. I. "Influence of Small Particle Distribution of , Fiber Surfaces on Protective Functions For Fabrics", IFAI Textile Technology Forum 94, Indianapolis, IA(September 1994).

Slaten, B.L.,"Care Labeling-Education Plan For Higher Education", ASTM Care Symbol Consumer Education Meeting, Charlotte, NC (March 1994).

Broughton, R., Hall, D., Brady, P., Shanley, L., Slaten, L. (1993) Thermal Insulative Properties of Nonwoven Batting.Presentation to INDA-Fundamental Research Conference, Clemson, SC, July.

Hardin, I., Mills, G., Shanley, L., Slaten, L., Warner, S., Barker, R., Hersh, S., Tucker, P., Shalev, I. (1993). Development of Comfortable and Practical Barrier Textile Systems. Presented to the USDA-CRIS meeting on Textile in the Near Environment, St. Petersburg, FL

Slaten, L., (1993). Apparel Related Research Projects in the Department of Consumer Affairs , Auburn University. Academic Apparel Planning Meeting, Defense Logistics Agency. Pomona, California Aug. 9-10.

Hardin, I., Mills, G., Shanley, L., Slaten, L., Warner, S., Barker, R., Hersh, S., Tucker, P., Shalev, I. (1994). Development of Barrier Systems. Presented to the 2nd Annual National Textile Center Forum, Greenville, SC.

Hardin, I., Mills, G., Shanley, L., Slaten, L., Warner, S., Barker, R., Hersh, S., Tucker, P., Shalev, I. (1993). Development of Barrier Systems. Presented to the National Textile Center Forum, Auburn, AL.

Slaten,L. "Performance Evaluation of Upholstery Fabrics",Clemson University Conference on Upholstery, Greensboro, NC., 1991.

Slaten, B.L. and Warfield, C. L., "Upholstery Fabric Performance: Consumer vs. Laboratory Testing," 1987 Annual Meeting, American Home Economics Association, Indianapolis, IN, June 1987.

Slaten, B.L., "Study of the Pyrolysis Products of Cotton Fabrics Treated With Outdoor Finishes," Southeast/Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemist Society, December, 1980, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Timmons, K. T., Svacha, A. J., Slaten, B. L., and Fick, B. D., 1979 FASEB Annual Conference, Spring, 1979, Dallas, Texas.

Hardin, I. R. and Slaten, B. L., "Effect of Sodium, Magnesium and Calcium Salts on the Flammability and Thermal Decomposition of Fire-Retardant Cotton Fabrics." Invited paper at Symposium on Flammability and Combustion of Non-Metal lic Materials, 172nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Gall, 1976, San Francisco, California.

Slaten, B.L., "The Use of Perchloroethylene in Solvent Finishing: Retention and Removal from Polyester Fabrics."173rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Spring, 1977, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Perkins, W.S., Farrow, J.C., Hall, D.M., Slaten, B.L., and Walker, R.P., "Progress in

Solvent Slashing." Textile Slashing Short Course, Auburn University, Fall, 1976, Auburn, Alabama.

Slaten, B.L., Spivak, S.M. and Smith, B.F., "Effects of Light on Cotton Fabric Treated with Flame Retardants."165th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Spring, 1974, Los Angeles, California.

Slaten, B.L., and Guidry, J.W., "Sulfur Determination in Metal Sulfides, Fifth Annual Meeting in Miniature of Louisiana Section of ACS, Spring, 1968, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Wiewiorowski, T. K., and Slaten, B. L., "The Solubility and Chemical Behavior of Oxygen Dissolved in Molten Sulfur."Fourth Annual Meeting in Miniature of the Louisiana Section of ACS, Spring, 1967, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Slaten, B. L., "Measurement of the Surface Area of Solids," Arkansas Academy of Science, Spring, 1963, Russellville, Arkansas.

Slaten, B. L., and Smith, E.D., "Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Amino Acid Derivatives," Southwest Regional ACS Meeting Fall, 1962, Houston, Texas.