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    Journal of Applied Polymer Science: Volume 115, Issue 6

    3137-3736
    15 March 2010
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Synthesis of reactive soybean oils for use as a biobased thermoset resins in structural natural fiber composites

Kayode Adekunle,  Dan Åkesson,  Mikael Skrifvars, 
  • Pages: 3137-3145
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Processing and mechanical behavior of carbon black graded rubber compounds

Sandeep S. Ahankari,  Kamal K. Kar, 
  • Pages: 3146-3154
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

New sets of solubility parameters of linear and crosslinked aromatic polyamides

Stefano Fiori,  Orietta Monticelli,  Valeria Alzari,  Alberto Mariani, 
  • Pages: 3155-3160
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of pH- and salt-responsive hydrogels based on etherificated sodium alginate

Hailin Lin,  Jinjin Zhou,  Cui Yingde,  Sundaram Gunasekaran, 
  • Pages: 3161-3167
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Effect of silane-grafting on water tree resistance of XLPE cable insulation

Zhishen Ma,  Xingyi Huang,  Pingkai Jiang,  Genlin Wang, 
  • Pages: 3168-3176
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Chain extension reaction in solid-state polymerization of recycled PET: The influence of 2,2′-bis-2-oxazoline and pyromellitic anhydride

Christine R. Nascimento,  Chiaki Azuma,  Rosário Bretas,  Marcelo Farah,  Marcos L. Dias, 
  • Pages: 3177-3188
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Self synthesize of silver nanoparticles in/on polyurethane nanofibers: Nano-biotechnological approach

Faheem A. Sheikh,  Nasser A. M. Barakat,  Muzafar A. Kanjwal,  Seol-Hee Jeon,  Hyung-Sub Kang,  Hak-Yong Kim, 
  • Pages: 3189-3198
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Biodegradable polyurethane elastomers prepared from isocyanate-terminated poly(ethylene adipate), castor oil, and glycerol

Naozumi Teramoto,  Yuichi Saitoh,  Atsuo Takahashi,  Mitsuhiro Shibata, 
  • Pages: 3199-3204
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of copolymers based on poly(butylene terephthalate) and ethylene oxide-poly(dimethylsiloxane)-ethylene oxide

Marija V. Vučković,  Vesna V. Antić,  Milutin N. Govedarica,  Jasna Djonlagić, 
  • Pages: 3205-3216
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Thermomechanical characterization of thermoset urethane shape-memory polymer foams†

Linda Domeier,  April Nissen,  Steven Goods,  LeRoy Whinnery,  James McElhanon, 
  • Pages: 3217-3229
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Preparation and characterization of biodegradable thermoplastic films based on collagen hydrolyzate

A. A. Haroun, 
  • Pages: 3230-3237
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Nanocomposites of poly(vinylidene fluoride) with multiwalled carbon nanotubes

Wenwen Huang,  Kyle Edenzon,  Luis Fernandez,  Shabnam Razmpour,  Jenna Woodburn,  Peggy Cebe, 
  • Pages: 3238-3248
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Multifunctional anionic cotton dyeings

N. A. Ibrhim,  F. Mahrous,  A. R. El-Gamal,  M. Gouda,  S. M. Husseiny, 
  • Pages: 3249-3255
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of novel polyimide/SiO2 nanocomposite materials containing phenylphosphine oxide via sol-gel technique

Canan Kizilkaya,  Sevim Karataş,  Nilhan-Kayaman Apohan,  Atilla Güngör, 
  • Pages: 3256-3264
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

A reactive polymer for toughening epoxy resin

Hsu-Chiang Kuan,  Jia-Bin Dai,  Jun Ma, 
  • Pages: 3265-3272
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Electrodeposition of free-standing poly(o-dihydroxybenzene-co-3-methylthiophene) films with tunable fluorescence properties

Congcong Liu,  Jingkun Xu,  Changli Fan,  Baoyang Lu,  Bin Dong,  Guodong Liu, 
  • Pages: 3273-3281
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Preparation and thermal characterization of films containing liquid crystals in a cellulose acetate substrate for externally regulated applications

Alfonso Martínez-Felipe,  Enrique Ballester-Sarrias,  Corrie T. Imrie,  Amparo Ribes-Greus, 
  • Pages: 3282-3294
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Effect of fiber orientation on Mode I fracture toughness of CFRP

Hiroaki Miyagawa,  Chiaki Sato,  Kozo Ikegami, 
  • Pages: 3295-3302
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Numerical simulation of aggregate dispersion in different flow fields using discrete element method

M. Salami Hosseini,  H. Nazockdast,  B. Dabir, 
  • Pages: 3303-3310
  • First Published: 02 November 2009

Plasma-induced, solid-state polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide

Alper Unver,  Guneri Akovali, 
  • Pages: 3311-3320
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of a novel high-oil-absorbing resin

Xiao-Ming Zhou,  Cheng-Zhi Chuai, 
  • Pages: 3321-3325
  • First Published: 03 November 2009

Thermal and mechanical properties of photocured organic–inorganic hybrid nanocomposites of terpene-based acrylate resin and methacrylate-substituted polysilsesquioxane

Shingo Ando,  Yoshihiro Someya,  Tsutomu Takahashi,  Mitsuhiro Shibata, 
  • Pages: 3326-3331
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Flammability and thermal degradation of epoxy acrylate modified with phosphorus-containing compounds

Xilei Chen,  Lei Song,  Yuan Hu, 
  • Pages: 3332-3338
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect of in situ surface-modified nano-SiO2 on the thermal and mechanical properties and crystallization behavior of nylon 1010

Fang Xiuwei,  Li Xiaohong,  Yu Laigui,  Zhang Zhijun, 
  • Pages: 3339-3347
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Compressible magnetorheological fluids

Alan Fuchs,  Abu Rashid,  Yanming Liu,  Barkan Kavlicoglu,  Huseyin Sahin,  Faramarz Gordaninejad, 
  • Pages: 3348-3356
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Compatibility studies with blends based on poly(n-butyl methacrylate) and polyacrylonitrile

Zhaogang Ge,  Changfa Xiao, 
  • Pages: 3357-3364
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Preparation and properties of chlorosulfonated polyethylene/organomontmorillonite nanocomposites

Zheng Gu,  Guojun Song,  Weisheng Liu,  Jianming Gao,  Wei Dou,  Ping Lu, 
  • Pages: 3365-3368
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Two-stage grafting onto polyethylene fiber by radiation-induced graft polymerization and atom transfer radical polymerization

Makoto Komatsu,  Takashi Kawakami,  Jun-Ichi Kanno,  Takeo Sasaki, 
  • Pages: 3369-3375
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Polyamide 6 composites reinforced with silicon nitride whiskers: Synthesis, interface interaction, and mechanical properties

Lanjie Li,  Guisheng Yang, 
  • Pages: 3376-3384
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Blends of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide)/polyamide 6 toughened by maleated polystyrene-based copolymers: Mechanical properties, morphology, and rheology

Bo Li,  Chaoying Wan,  Yong Zhang,  Jiliang Ji, 
  • Pages: 3385-3392
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect of solvent on surface wettability of electrospun polyphosphazene nanofibers

Yi-Jun Lin,  Qing Cai,  Qi-Fang Li,  Li-Wei Xue,  Ri-Guang Jin,  Xiao-Ping Yang, 
  • Pages: 3393-3400
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Synthesis of high-molecular weight poly(trimethylene terephthalate) catalyzed by MoO3 supported Al2O3-TiO2 catalysts

Jian Liu,  Shu-Guang Bian,  Min Xiao,  Shuan-Jin Wang,  Yue-Zhong Meng, 
  • Pages: 3401-3408
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Comparative study of the effect of sulfur on the morphology and rheological properties of SB- and SBS-modified asphalt

Abigail Martínez-Estrada,  A. Enrique Chávez-Castellanos,  Margarita Herrera-Alonso,  Rafael Herrera-Nájera, 
  • Pages: 3409-3422
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect of iron oxide nanoparticles on the morphological properties of isotactic polypropylene

Yousef Ahmad Mubarak,  Fatima O. Abbadi,  Ahmed H. Tobgy, 
  • Pages: 3423-3433
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect of polymer solution concentration on the swelling and mechanical properties of glycol chitosan superporous hydrogels

Joohyang Park,  Dukjoon Kim, 
  • Pages: 3434-3441
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Controlled release of carbamazepine from carboxymethyl chitosan-grafted- 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate matrix tablets

Nirmal K. Patel,  Jigar Joshi,  Deepak Mishra,  Vishnu A. Patel,  Vijay Kumar Sinha, 
  • Pages: 3442-3450
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Fabrication and drug release properties of poly(5-benzyloxy-trimethylene-co-glycolide) microspheres

Yi-Ping Qi,  Zhi-Mei Miao,  Si-Xue Cheng,  Xian-Zheng Zhang, 
  • Pages: 3451-3455
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effects of rice husk (RH) particle size, glass fiber (GF) length, RH/GF ratio, and addition of coupling agent on the mechanical and physical properties of polypropylene-RH-GF hybrid composites

H. D. Rozman,  A. Zuliahani,  G. S. Tay, 
  • Pages: 3456-3462
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Polypropylene nanocomposite film: A critical evaluation on the effect of nanoclay on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior

S. K. Sharma,  Ajay K. Nema,  S.K. Nayak, 
  • Pages: 3463-3473
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Direct-current and alternating-current analysis of the humidity-sensing properties of nickel oxide doped polypyrrole encapsulated in mesoporous silica SBA-15

Rui Wang,  Tong Zhang,  Yuan He,  Xiaotian Li,  Wangchang Geng,  Jinchun Tu,  Qing Yuan, 
  • Pages: 3474-3480
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Preparation, morphology, and properties of silane-modified MWCNT/epoxy composites

Sheng-Yen Wu,  Siu-Ming Yuen,  Chen-Chi M. Ma,  Chin-Lung Chiang,  Yuan-Li Huang,  Hsin-Ho Wu,  Chih-Chun Teng,  Cheng-Chien Yang,  Ming-Hsiung Wei, 
  • Pages: 3481-3488
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Preparation and characterization of a polycaprolactone/C60 composite and its improved counterpart (PCLNH2/C60OH)

Chin-San Wu, 
  • Pages: 3489-3499
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of poly(fluorinated acrylate)/silica hybrid nanocomposites

Li Yao,  Tingting Yang,  Shiyuan Cheng, 
  • Pages: 3500-3507
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Synergistic effects of fumed silica on intumescent flame-retardant polypropylene

Lei Ye,  Qianghua Wu,  Baojun Qu, 
  • Pages: 3508-3515
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect on rebinding behavior with different composition and structure of the dually imprinted alginate polymer microspheres using proteins and o/w emulsion drops as dual templates

Xiaoguang Ying,  Fengju Zhang,  Liguang Zhang,  Guoxiang Cheng, 
  • Pages: 3516-3526
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Low percolation threshold and high conductivity in carbon black filled polyethylene and polypropylene composites

Qiang Yuan,  Dongyang Wu, 
  • Pages: 3527-3534
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

The structure change of dynamically fatigued unfilled natural rubber vulcanizates

Ping Zhang,  Xinyan Shi,  Junge Li,  Guangshui Yu,  Shugao Zhao, 
  • Pages: 3535-3541
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Novel methyl cellulose-grafted-acrylamide/gelatin microspheres for controlled release of nifedipine†

V. Ramesh Babu,  V. Rajinee Kanth,  Jadhav M. Mukund,  Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, 
  • Pages: 3542-3549
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effects of soft segments on the surface properties of polydimethylsiloxane waterborne polyurethane prepolymer blends and treated nylon fabrics

Meng-Shung Yen,  Ping-Yuan Tsai, 
  • Pages: 3550-3558
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Mechanical and thermal properties of poly(butylene succinate)/plant fiber biodegradable composite

Zhichao Liang,  Pengju Pan,  Bo Zhu,  Tungalag Dong,  Yoshio Inoue, 
  • Pages: 3559-3567
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Celite-mediated linking of polyurethane block copolymers and the impact on the shape memory effect

Yong-Chan Chung,  Byoung Chul Chun,  Sang Do Lee,  Jong Shin Park, 
  • Pages: 3568-3575
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Isotactic polypropylene composites reinforced with multiwall carbon nanotubes, part 2: Thermal and mechanical properties related to the structure

Rumiana Kotsilkova,  Evgeni Ivanov,  Ekaterina Krusteva,  Clara Silvestre,  Sossio Cimmino,  Donatella Duraccio, 
  • Pages: 3576-3585
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Surface chemical modification of polypropylene fiber waste by H2SO4: Mechanistic investigation and application as cation-exchange adsorbent

Jamerson Peixoto Matos,  Maria Terezinha Caruzo Sansiviero,  Rochel Montero Lago, 
  • Pages: 3586-3591
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Investigation of factors affecting synthesis of polyvinyl butyral by Taguchi method

Morteza Hajian,  Gholam Ali Koohmareh,  Mahdi Rastgoo, 
  • Pages: 3592-3597
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Quantitative analysis for reaction between epoxidized natural rubber and poly (L-lactide) through 1H-NMR spectroscopy

Takayuki Saito,  Warunee Klinklai,  Yoshimasa Yamamoto,  Seiichi Kawahara,  Yoshinobu Isono,  Yoshito Ohtake, 
  • Pages: 3598-3604
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Rheology of poly(vinyl chloride) plastisol for superhigh shear-rate processing. I

N. Nakajima,  E. R. Harrell, 
  • Pages: 3605-3609
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Hydrogels from scleroglucan and ionic crosslinkers: Characterization and drug delivery

Tommasina Coviello,  Pietro Matricardi,  Alessandra Balena,  Bicemaria Chiapperino,  Franco Alhaique, 
  • Pages: 3610-3622
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Radiation-induced polymerization of butyl acrylate for recovery of organic solvents

M. Kattan,  H. Al-Kassiri, 
  • Pages: 3623-3627
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect of spinning conditions on the mechanical properties of polyacrylonitrile fibers modified with carbon nanotubes

T. Mikolajczyk,  G. Szparaga,  M. Bogun,  A. Fraczek-Szczypta,  S. Blazewicz, 
  • Pages: 3628-3635
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Preparation and characterization of novel hybrid of bio-assisted mineralized Zn-Al layered double hydroxides using chitosan as a template

Dilip Depan,  Raj Pal Singh, 
  • Pages: 3636-3644
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Character of long-chain branching in highly purified natural rubber

Sureerut Amnuaypornsri,  Lucksanaporn Tarachiwin,  Jitladda T. Sakdapipanich, 
  • Pages: 3645-3650
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of new polyurethane based on polycaprolactone

El Miloud Maafi,  Fouad Malek,  Lan Tighzert, 
  • Pages: 3651-3658
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Compatibilization and development of layered silicate nanocomposites based of unsatured polyester resin and customized intercalation agent

Luigi Torre,  Manuela Chieruzzi,  Josè M. Kenny, 
  • Pages: 3659-3666
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Improvement of nanoclays dispersion through microwave processing in polyurethane rigid nanocomposite foams

A. Lorenzetti,  D. Hrelja,  S. Besco,  M. Roso,  M. Modesti, 
  • Pages: 3667-3674
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Thermal degradation of environmentally friendly phenolic resin/Al2O3 hybrid composite

Chunhua Li,  Shuhua Qi,  Dongna Zhang, 
  • Pages: 3675-3679
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Reduction of surface friction of natural rubber film coated with PMMA particle: Effect of particle size

Waranya Anancharungsuk,  Wirach Taweepreda,  Supa Wirasate,  Rattaporn Thonggoom,  Pramuan Tangboriboonrat, 
  • Pages: 3680-3686
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

Effect of hyperbranched poly(ester amine) additive on electrospinning of low concentration poly(methyl methacrylate) solutions

Yi-Zhang Chen,  Pan Peng,  Zhao-Xia Guo,  Jian Yu,  Mao-Sheng Zhan, 
  • Pages: 3687-3696
  • First Published: 04 November 2009

The effect of organo-montmorillonite on the compatibility and properties of nylon 66/polypropylene blend

Qing-Quan Yang,  Zhao-Xia Guo,  Jian Yu, 
  • Pages: 3697-3704
  • First Published: 13 November 2009

Thermal degradation kinetics of poly(O,O-diethyl-O-allylthiophosphate-co-acrylonitrile) in nitrogen

Yuanlin Ren,  Bowen Cheng,  Aibing Jiang,  Youcai Lu,  Ling Xu, 
  • Pages: 3705-3709
  • First Published: 13 November 2009

Polysulfone-azo composite membrane: New preparative approach, importance in bactericidal and biofilm inhibition activities

Yogesh,  S. Haldar,  P. Paul,  A. Bhattacharya, 
  • Pages: 3710-3715
  • First Published: 13 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of alumina flakes/polymer composites

Nasima S. Afsharimani,  Azam Iraji Zad,  Majid Jafar Tafreshi,  Saeed Salartayefeh, 
  • Pages: 3716-3720
  • First Published: 13 November 2009

A simple three-descriptor model for the prediction of the glass-transition temperatures of vinyl polymers

Xinliang Yu,  Wenhao Yu,  Xueye Wang, 
  • Pages: 3721-3726
  • First Published: 13 November 2009

Synthesis and characterization of new unsaturated polyesters containing cyclopentapyrazoline moiety in the main chain

Ismail A. Alkskas,  Bashir A. El-gnidi,  Faizul Azam, 
  • Pages: 3727-3736
  • First Published: 13 November 2009