The list of all Refereed Journal Papers

Refereed Journal Papers in 2019

Kashani Rahimi S, Otaigbe, JU. "Mechano-responsive graphene/hydroxyethyl cellulose aerogels: effects of molecular weight and crosslinks on structure and properties". Carbohydrate Polymers, 2019. Submitted.

Belyamani, I., Kim, K., Kashani Rahimi, S., Sahukhal, G. S., Elasri, M. O., Otaigbe, J. U. Creep, recovery, and stress relaxation behavior of nanostructured bioactive calcium phosphate glass-POSS/polymer composites for bone implants studied under simulated physiological conditions. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 107B, 2419–2432, 2019.

Kashani Rahimi S, Otaigbe, JU. “Natural cellulose fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 thermoplastic composites prepared via in-situ anionic ring-opening polymerization”. Polymer Composites, 44, 1104–1116, 2019.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2018

Kim K, Kashani Rahimi S, Alam TM, Sorte EG, Otaigbe JU. “Unexpected effects of inorganic phosphate glass on crystallization and thermo-rheological behavior of polyethylene terephthalate”. Polymer, 154, 135–147, 2018.

Kim, K., Lichtenhan, J. D., Otaigbe, J. U. Facile route to nature inspired hydrophobic surface modification of phosphate glass using polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane with improved properties. Applied Surface Science, 470, 733–743, 2018.

Kim K, Belyamani I, Otaigbe JU. "Novel porous bioabsorbable phosphate glass matrix nanocomposites incorporating trisilanolphenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane prepared by extrusion" Materials Letters, 210, 186-190, 2018.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2017

Kashani Rahimi, Shahab., and Joshua U. Otaigbe. "The effects of the interface on microstructure and rheo-mechanical properties of polyamide 6/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites prepared by in-situ ring-opening polymerization and subsequent melt extrusion" Polymer, 127, 3 (2017): 269-285

Kyoungtae Kim, Imane Belyamani, Joshua U. Otaigbe. "Novel porous bioabsorbable phosphate glass matrix nanocomposites incorporating trisilanolphenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane prepared by extrusion" Materials Letters, 210, (2018): 186-190

Kashani Rahimi, Shahab., Aeinehvand, Robabeh., Kim, Kyoungtae., and Joshua U. Otaigbe. "The structure and biocompatibility of bioabsorbable nanocomposites of aliphatic-aromatic co-polyester and cellulose nanocrystals" Biomacromolecules, 18, 7, (2017): 2179-2194

Kyoungtae Kim, Todd M. Alam, Joseph D. Lichtenhan, and Joshua U. Otaigbe. "Synthesis and characterization of novel phosphate glass matrix nanocomposites containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane with improved properties",Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 463 (2017): 189-202 .

Refereed Journal Papers in 2016

Kashani Rahimi, Shahab., and Otaigbe U, Joshua,. “The role of particle surface functionality and microstructure development in isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization behavior of polyamide 6/cellulose nanocrystals nanocomposites” Polymer, 107 (2016): 316-331.

Kashani Rahimi, Shahab., and Joshua U. Otaigbe. "Polyamide 6 nanocomposites incorporating cellulose nanocrystals prepared by In situ ring-opening polymerization: Viscoelasticity, creep behavior, and melt rheological properties." Polymer Engineering & Science 56.9 (2016): 1045-1060.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2014

Fulchiron R, Belyamani I, Otaigbe JU, Bounor-Legaré V. “A simple method for tuning the glass transition process in inorganic phosphate glasses,” Scientific Reports, (2014), submitted (a Nature.com archival journal publication).

I. Belyamani, J.U. Otaigbe and W.R. Fielding, “Development of new sustainable inorganic flame retardant additive system for polyamide 6,6 with improved performance”, Polymer Engineering & Science, (2014) doi:10.1002/pen.24012 (in print).

Refereed Journal Papers in 2012

Lanneluc, R., V. Bounor-Legaré, R. Fulchiron, J. Katena and J.U. Otaigbe, “Towards forced assembly of in situ low-density polyethylene composites reinforced with low-Tg phosphate glass fibers: Effects of matrix crystallization and shear deformation,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 2012, (Article first published online 4 April 2012 ).

Refereed Journal Papers in 2011

Rawal, A., X. Kong, Y. Meng, J.U. Otaigbe, K. Schmidt-Rohr, “Reduced Crystallinity and Mobility of Nylon-6 Confined near the Organic-Inorganic Interface in a Phosphate Glass-Rich Nanocomposite Detected by 1H-13C NMR,” Macromolecules, Vol. 44(20), 8100-8105, 2011.

Yudin, V. E., J. U. Otaigbe, S. I. Nazarenko, W.-D. Kim, E. N. Korytkova, “A comparative study on the mechanical and barrier characteristics of polyimide nanocomposite films filled with nanoparticles of planar and tubular morphology,” Mechanics of Composite Materials, Vol. 47(3), 335-342, 2011.

Meng, Y., Otaigbe JU. “Mechanism of unexpected viscosity decrease of polymer melts by low-Tg inorganic phosphate glass during processing,” Applied Rheology, Vol. 21, 42654, 2011.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2010

Wang, W, Y.-L. Guo and J.U. Otaigbe, “Synthesis, characterization and degradation of biodegradable thermoplastic elastomers from poly(ester urethane)s and renewable soy protein isolate biopolymer,” Polymer, Vol. 51, 5448-5455, 2010.

Guo, Y.-L., W. Wang and J.U. Otaigbe, Biocompatibility of Synthetic Poly(ester urethane)/ Polyhedral Oligomeric Silesquioxane Matrices With Embryonic Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Vol. 7, 553-564, 2010.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2009

Madbouly, S.A. and J.U. Otaigbe, “Recent advances in synthesis, characterization and rheological properties of polyurethanes and POSS/polyurethane nanocomposites dispersions and films,” Progress in Polymer Science, Vol. 38, 1283–1332, 2009. **INVITED REVIEW PAPER**

Wang, W, Y.-L. Guo, J.U. Otaigbe, “The synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility of poly(ester urethane)/polyhedral oligomeric silesquioxane nanocomposites,” Polymer, Vol. 50, 5749-5757, 2009, doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2009.05.037.

Madbouly, S.A. and J.U. Otaigbe, “The Processing, Structure and Properties of Elastomeric Fibers,” In: Handbook of Textile Fiber Structure, Chap. 19,” 2009, Woodhead Publishing Company, Oxford, England. **INVITED REVIEW CHAPTER**

Refereed Journal Papers in 2008

Madbouly, S.A. and J.U. Otaigbe, “Recent advances in synthesis, characterization and rheological properties of polyurethanes and POSS/polyurethane nanocomposites dispersions and films,” Progress in Polymer Science, Accepted, 2008, in press. **INVITED REVIEW PAPER**

Madbouly, S.A. and J.U. Otaigbe, “The Processing, Structure and Properties of Elastomeric Fibers,” In: Handbook of Textile Fiber Structure, Chap. 19,” 2009, Woodhead Publishing Company, Oxford, England. **INVITED REVIEW CHAPTER**

Wang, W., Y. Guo, and J.U. Otaigbe, “Synthesis and characterization of novel biodegradable and biocompatible poly(ester-urethane) thin films prepared by homogeneous solution polymerization,” Polymer, Vol. 49, 4393-4398, 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2008.07.057].

Olson, B.G., J.J. Decker, S. Nazarenko, V.E. Yudin, J.U. Otaigbe ,E.N. Korytkova, V.V. Gusarov, “Aggregation of chrysotile synthetic nanotubes in the bulk and in solution probed by nitrogen adsorption and viscosity measurements,” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Vol. 112, No. 33, 12943-12950, 2008.

Yudin V.E., J.U. Otaigbe, V.M. Svetlichnyi, E.N. Korytkova, O.V. Almjasheva, V.V. Gusarov, “Rheo-mechanical properties of polyimide nanocomposites containing silicate nanotubes and ZrO2 nanoparticles,” eXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS, Vol. 2, No. 7, 485-493, 2008.

Rawal, A., X.-W. Fang, K. Urman, D. Iverson, J. U. Otaigbe, K. Schmidt-Rohr , “Promotion of the ?-Phase of Polyamide 6 in Its Nanocomposite with Phosphate Glass”, Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics, Vol. 46, No. 9, 857–860, 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/polb.21418].

Refereed Journal Papers in 2007

Urman, K. and J.U. Otaigbe, "New Phosphate Glass/Polymer Hybrids-Current Status and Future Prospects", Progress in Polymer Science, Vol. 32, 1462-1498, 2007 **INVITED REVIEW PAPER**

Wei, B., Q. Li, M. Ojelade, S. Madbouly, J.U. Otaigbe, and C.E. Hoyle, “Thiol-Ene free-radical and vinyl ether cationic hybrid photopolymerization,” Macromolecules, 2007

Madbouly, S. A., J. U. Otaigbe, A. K. Nanda and D. A. Wicks, “Effect of Method of Preparation on the Rheological Behavior of Polyurethane/POSS Nanostructured Hybrid Films,” In: "Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings", R.H. Fernando and L. Sung (Eds), ACS Symposium Series xxx (number to be assigned), Oxford University Press and American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 2007

Madbouly, S. A., J. U. Otaigbe, A. K. Nanda and D. A. Wicks, “Polyurethane-POSS Nanostructured Hybrid Dispersions by the Prepolymer Mixing Process,” In: "Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings", R.H. Fernando and L. Sung (Eds), ACS Symposium Series xxx (number to be assigned), Oxford University Press and American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 2007

Urman, K., T. Schweizer and J. U. Otaigbe, “Rheology of Fluorophosphate Glass/Polyamide 12 Hybrids in the Low Concentration Regime, Journal of Rheology, Vol. 51, No. 6, 1171-1187, 2007

Kurose, T., V. E. Yudin, and J. U. Otaigbe, and V. Svetlichnyi, “Compatibilized polyimide (PMDA-ODA) / BAPS-modified clay nanocomposite films with improved dispersion and properties,” Polymer, Vol. 48, 7130-7138, 2007

Prodduturi S., K. L. Urman, J. U. Otaigbe and M. A. Repka, “Stabilization of Hot-Melt Extrusion Formulations Containing Solid Solutions Using Polymer Blends”, AAPS PharmSciTech Journal, 8(2), Article 50, 2007. DOI: 10.1208/pt0802050. Pub Med ID 17622123. Published online June 29, 2007. .

Urman, K., T. Schweizer and J. U. Otaigbe, “Uniaxial Elongation Flow Effects and Morphology Development in LDPE/Phosphate Glass Hybrids”, Rheologica Acta, Vol. 46, No. 7, 989-1001, 2007

Madbouly, S. A. and J.U. Otaigbe, “Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy of mPP/PC Blends Prepared by In Situ Polymerization and Compatibilization," Polymer, 48 (14), 4097-4107, 2007

Kurose, T., K. Urman, J. U. Otaigbe, R. Y. Lochhead, and S. F. Thames, “Effect of uniaxial drawing of soy protein isolate biopolymer film on structure and mechanical properties,” Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 47, No. 4, 374-380, 2007

Urman, K., S. Madbouly, and J.U. Otaigbe, “Unusual Accelerated Molecular Relaxations of a Tin Fluorophosphate-Glass / Polyamide 6 Hybrid Studied by Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy”, Polymer, Vol. 48, 1659-1666, 2007

Yudin V.E., S. Gladchenko, J.U.Otaigbe, B.G. Olson, S.Nazarenko, E.N.Korytkova, V.V.Gusarov, “New Polyimide Nanocomposites Based On Silicate Type Nanotubes: Dispersion, Processing and Properties, Polymer, Vol. 48, 1306-1315, 2007.

Rawal, A., K. Urman, D. Iverson, J. U. Otaigbe, K. Schmidt-Rohr , “Promotion of the ?-Phase of Polyamide 6 in Its Nanocomposite with Phosphate Glass”, Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics, 2007, submitted.

Heggli, M., K. Urman, J.U. Otaigbe, A. Gusev, “Property prediction and microtomography of LDPE/phosphate glass hybrids,” Macromolecules, 2007, Submitted.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2006

Urman K. D. Iverson and J.U.Otaigbe, “Study of the Effects of Melt Blending Speed on the Structure and Properties of Phosphate Glass/Polyamide 12 Hybrid Material” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 105, No. 3, 1297-1308, 2006. [DOI: 10.1002/app.25266].

Rawal, A., K. Urman, J. Otaigbe, K. “Schmidt-Rohr, “Detection of Nanometer-scale Mixing in Phosphate-Glass / Polyamide-6 Hybrids by 1H-31P NMR,” Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 18, No. 26, 6333-6338, 2006

Yudin, V.E., J.U. Otaigbe, L.T. Drzal and V.M. Svetlichnyi, “Novel Semicrystalline Thermoplastic R–BAPB Type Polyimide Matrix Reinforced by Graphite Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanoparticles,” Advanced Composite Letters, 2006, Vol. 15, No. 4, 137-143, 2006.

Madbouly, S. A., J. U. Otaigbe, and T. Ouigazawa, “Morphology and properties of novel polymer blends prepared from simultaneous in situ polymerization and compatibilization of macrocyclic carbonates and maleated poly(propylene),” Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 207, 1233-1243, 2006.

Nanda A.K., D.A. Wicks, S.A. Madbouly and J.U. Otaigbe, “Nanostructured Polyurethane/POSS Hybrid Aqueous Dispersions Prepared by Homogeneous Solution Polymerization,” Macromolecules, Vol. 39, 7037-7043, 2006.

Madbouly, S. A., J. U. Otaigbe, Kinetic Analysis of Fractal Gel Formation in Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions Undergoing High Deformation Flows: Macromolecules, Vol. 39, 4144-4159, 2006.

Yudin, V.E., J.U. Otaigbe,, Tho X. Bui, and V.M. Svetlichnyi “Structure and Properties of Polyimide Bonded Magnets Processed From Prepolymers Based on Diacetyl Derivatives of Aromatic Diamines and Dianhydrides,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 100, 478–485, 2006.

Urman K. and J.U.Otaigbe, “Novel Phosphate Glass/Polyamide 6 Hybrids: Miscibility, Crystallization Kinetics, and Mechanical Properties” Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, Vol. 44, No. 2, 441–450, 2006.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2005

Alam, T., J.U. Otaigbe, D. Rhoades, G.P. Holland, B.R. Cherry, and P.G. Kotula, “Nanostructured Polymer Blends: Synthesis and Structure,” Polymer, Vol. 46, 12468-12479, 2005

Madbouly, S.A., J.U. Otaigbe “Rheokinetics of Thermal-Induced Gelation of Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions, Macromolecules, Vol. 38, 10178–10184, 2005.

Madbouly, S.A., J.U. Otaigbe, A.K. Nanda and D.A. Wicks “Thermal-Induced Simultaneous Liquid-Liquid Transition in Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersions, Polymer, Vol. 46, 10897–10907, 2005.

Yudin, V.E., G.M. Divoux, J.U. Otaigbe, and V.M. Svetlichnyi, “Synthesis and Rheological Properties of Oligoimide/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites,” Polymer, Vol. 46, 10866–10872, 2005.

Madbouly, S.A., J.U. Otaigbe, A.K. Nanda and D.A. Wicks, “Rheological Behavior of Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersions: Effects of Solid Content, Degree of Neutralization, Chain Extension, and Temperature, Macromolecules, Vol. 38, 4014-4023, 2005.

Nanda A.K., D.A. Wicks, S.A. Madbouly and J.U. Otaigbe, “Effects of Ionic Content, Degree of Neutralization and Chain Extension on Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersions Prepared by Prepolymer Method, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 98, 2514–2520, 2005.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2004

Guschl, P.C., J. U. Otaigbe, and C.-K. Loong “Investigation of Phase Behavior During Melt Processing of Novel Inorganic-Organic Polymer Hybrid Material, Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 44, No. 9, 1692–1701, 2004.

Otaigbe, J.U., “Polyphosphate Glasses: An Overview,” Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, CRC Press, 2004, Submitted **INVITED REVIEW PAPER**

Teng, J., J. U. Otaigbe, and E.P. Taylor, “Reactive Blending of Functionalized Polypropylene and Polyamide 6: In Situ Polymerization and In Situ Compatibilization,” Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 44, No. 4, 648-659, 2004.

Sumpter, B.G., D.W. Noid, M.D. Barnes, J.U. Otaigbe, “Polymeric Nanoparticles” Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, American Scientific Publishers, Vol. 8, pp. 873–903, 2004, (ISBN:1 5888 3001 2) ** INVITED REVIEW CHAPTER **

Refereed Journal Papers in 2003

Guschl, P. C. and J. U. Otaigbe, "The crystallization Kinetics of Low-Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene Melt-Blended with a Low Tg Tin Based phosphate Glass," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 90, No.12, pp 3445-3456, 2003

Guschl, P. C., and J. U. Otaigbe, "Experimental Observation and Prediction of interfacial Tension and Viscoelastic Emulsion Behavior in Novel Phosphate Glass-Polymer Hybrids," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 266, pp 82-92, 2003

Guschl, P. C., and J. U. Otaigbe, "An Experimental Study of Morphology and Rheology of Ternary Pglass-PS-LDPE Hybrids, polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 43, No. 6, pp 1180-1196, 2003

Yudin, V. E., J. U. Otaigbe, T. X. Bui, and V. M. Svetlichnyi, "Polyimide Bonded Magnets: Processing and Properties," Journal of Applied Polymer science, Vol. 88, No. 14, pp 3151-3158, 2003

Tischendorf, B. , T. M. Alam, R. T. Cygan, and J. U. Otaigbe, "The structure and properties of binary Zinc Phosphate Glasses Studied by Molecular Dynamivs Simulations," Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Vol. 316, pp 261-272, 2003

Konuklar, G., C. J. Carriere and J. U. Otaigbe, "Macrostructure and Viscosity of Aggregating Colloidal Casein Micelles Under strong Shearing Force," Special publication-Royal Society of Chemistry, Vol. 284 (Food Colloids, Biopolymers and Materials), pp 93-99, 2003 (Book chapter edited by E. Dickinson and T. van Vliet)

Refereed Journal Papers in 2002

Tischendorf, B., D. J. Harris, J. U. Otaigbe, and T. M. Alam, "Investigation of Structure and Morphology Dynamics in Tin Fluorophosphate Glass - Polyethylene Hybrids Using Solid-State 1H, 13C, and 31P MAS NMR, Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 14, 341-347, 2002.

Guschl, P. and J.U. Otaigbe, " Effects on the Melt Rheology of Systems of Magnetic Nd-Fe-B Particles Suspended in a Poly(phenylene sulfide) and Liquid Crystalline Polymer Blend," Polymer Composites, Vol. 23, No. 3, 285-306, 2002.

Adalja, S. and J.U. Otaigbe, "Creep and Recovery Behavior of Novel Organic-Inorganic Polymer Hybrids," Polymer Composites, Vol. 23, No. 2, 171-181, 2002.

Tkaczyk, A. H., J. U. Otaigbe, and K. G. Ho, "Bioabsorbable Plastic Composites: Effect of Polyphosphate Fillers on Biodegradability," Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 9, No. 1, 19-23, 2001 (published in 2002)

Guschl, P. and J.U. Otaigbe, " Effects of a Nd-Fe-B Magnetic Filler on the Crystallization of Poly(phenylene sulfide)," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 83, 1091-1102 (2002).

Wiench, J.W., B. Tischendorf, J.U. Otaigbe and M. Pruski, "Structure of Zinc Polyphosphate Glasses Studied By Two-Dimensional Solid and Liquid State NMR, Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol. 602-603, 145-157 2002.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2001

Adalja, S., J.U. Otaigbe, and J. Thalacker, "Glass-Polymer Melt Hybrids: I. Viscoelastic Proprties of Novel, Affordable Organic-Inorganic Polymer Hybrids," Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 41, No. 6, 1055-1067, 2001.

B. Tischendorf, J.U. Otaigbe, J.W. Wiench, M. Pruski, and B.C. Sales. "A Study of Short and Intermediate Range Order in Zinc Phosphate Glasses" , Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Vol. 282 147-158, 2001.

Otaigbe, J.U., M.D. Barnes, K. Fukui, B.G. Sumpter, and D.W. Noid, "Generation, Characterization, and Modeling of Polymer Nano-particles," Advances in Polymer Science, Springer-Verlag, Vol. 154, 1-86, 2001. ** INVITED REVIEW CHAPTER **

Keehner, L., B.C. Tischendorf, and J.U. Otaigbe, "Durable Fibers From Phosphate Glasses: Feasibility Studies and Process Development," Glass Technology, 2001, Accepted.

Kamal, K. and J.U. Otaigbe, "Numerical Analysis and Experimental Studies on the Role of Rheological Properties in Effecting Die-Swell of Low Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polystyrene. 1. A Predictive Model Based on Newtonian Fluid" Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, 2001, Accepted.

Barnes, M.D., J.V. Ford, K. Fukui, B.G. Sumpter, D.W. Noid and J.U. Otaigbe, "Nanoscale Optical Probes of Polymer Dynamics in Ultrasmall Volumes," in Computational Studies, Nanotechnology, and Solution Thermodynamics of Polymer Systems", pp. 79-92, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, 2001 (Book Chapter).

Adalja, S. and J.U. Otaigbe, "Melt Rheology of Tin Phosphate Glasses," Applied Rheology, Vol. 11, 10-18, 2001.

Otaigbe, J.U., V.E. Yudin, and V.N. Artemieva, "Influence of H-Complex Chemical Structure on the Rheology and Mechanical Properties of Polyimide Foam Composites," Polymer Composites, Vol. 22 (1), 155-164, 2001.

Refereed Journal Papers in 2000

Xiao, J. and J.U. Otaigbe, "Polymer Bonded Magnets. II. Effect of Liquid Crystal Polymer and Surface Modification on Magneto-mechanical Properties," Polymer Composites, Vol. 21, No. 2, 332-342, 2000.

Otaigbe, J.U. "Linear Rheology Of Multi-Cation Polyphosphate Glasses," Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Vol. 263-264, 202-206, 2000.

Li, F., R.C. Larock, and J.U.Otaigbe, "Fish Oil Polymers: Creep and Recovery Behavior," Polymer, Vol. 41, No. 13, 4849-4862, 2000.

J.W. Wiench, M. Pruski, B. Tischendorf, J.U. Otaigbe, and B.C. Sales, "Structural Studies of Zinc Polyphosphate Glasses By Nuclear Magnetic Resonance," Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Vol. 263-264, 101-110. 2000.

Li, F., D.W. Marks, R.C. Larock, and J.U. Otaigbe, "Fish Oil Thermosetting Polymers: Sysnthesis, Structure, Properties, and Their Relationships," Polymer, Vol. 41, No. 22, 7925-7939, 2000.

Bloom, P.D., K.G. Baikerikar, J.U. Otaigbe, and V.V. Sheares, "Development of Novel Polymer/Quasicrystal Composite Materials," Journal of Materials Science and Engineering: Part A., 2000, in press.

Xiao, J., J.U. Otaigbe, "Polymer Bonded Magnets III: Effect of Surface Modification and article Size on the Improved Oxidation and Corrosion Resistance of Magnetic Rare Earth Fillers," Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 309, 101-106, 2000.

Xiao, J., J.U. Otaigbe, and D.C. Jiles, "Modeling of Magnetic Properties of Polymer Bonded Nd-Fe-B Magnets with Surface Modifications," Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 218, 60-66, 2000.

Cook, B.A., J.U. Otaigbe, and V.E. Yudin, "Thermal Properties of Polyimide Foam Composites," Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 19 (21), 1971-1973, 2000.

Ford, J.V., B.G. Sumpter, D.W. Noid, M.D. Barnes, and J.U. Otaigbe, "Refractive Index Dispersion Functions of Solid-Phase Polymers By Multicolor Optical Diffraction," Applied Physics Letters, Applied Physics Letters, Volume 77 (16), 2515-2517, 2000.

Refereed Journal Papers in 1999

Otaigbe, J.U., H. Kim, and J. Xiao. "Effect of Coupling Agent and Filler Particle Size on Melt Rheology of Polymer-Bonded Nd-Fe-B Magnets," Polymer Composites, Vol. 20, No. 5, 697-704, 1999.

Fukui, K., B.G. Sumpter, M. D. Barnes, D.W. Noid, and J.U. Otaigbe. "Homogeneous Polymer Blend Microparticles With Tunable Refractive Index," Optics Letters, Vol. 24, 121-123, 1999.

Otaigbe, J.U. "New Protective Coatings for Rare Earth Magnets Prevent their Corrosion and Oxidation," Materials Technology, Vol. 14, No. 1, 10-13, 1999.

Otaigbe, J.U., H. Goel, T. Babcock, and J. Jane. "Processability And Properties of Biodegradable Plastics Made From Agricultural Biopolymers," Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, Vol. 31, 56-71, 1999.

Xiao, J. and J.U. Otaigbe. "Polymer-bonded magnets. I. Analytic thermogravimetry to determine effect of surface modification on dispersion of Nd-Fe-B fillers," Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 14, No. 7, 2893-2896, 1999.

Fukui, K., B.G. Sumpter, M. D. Barnes, D.W. Noid, and J.U. Otaigbe. "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Thermal Properties of Nano-sized Polymer Particles," Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, Vol. 8, 38-45, 1999.

Yudin, V. E., J. U. Otaigbe, and V. N. Artemieva. "Processing and Properties of New Flame-Resistant, Lightweight Composites Based on Foam Polyimide Binder," Polymer Composites, Vol. 20, 337-345, 1999.

Otaigbe, J.U., J. Xiao, H. Kim, and S. Constantinides "Influence of filler surface treatments on processability and properties of polymer bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets," Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 18, No. 4, 329-332, 1999.

Refereed Journal Papers in 1998

Otaigbe, J.U., "Controlling the Water Absorbency of Agricultural Biopolymers," Plastics Engineering, Vol, 54, No. 4, 37-39, 1998.

Otaigbe, J.U., D.W. Noid and B. Sumpter. 1998. "Gas-Atomized Polymers: II. Computational Neural Network Modeling," Advances in Polymer Technology , Vol. 17, No. 2, 161­173.

Sales, B.C., J.U. Otaigbe, G.H. Beall, L.A. Boatner, and J.O. Ramey, "The Structure of Zinc Polyphosphate Glasses," Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Vol. 226, No. 3, 287-293, 1998.

Otaigbe, J.U. and J. McAvoy. 1998. "Gas-Atomized Polymers: I. Feasibility Studies and Process Development," Advances in Polymer Technology , Vol. 17, No. 2, 145­160.

Otaigbe, J.U., with C.J. Quinn and G.H. Beall. 1997. "Processibility and Properties of Novel Glass-Polymer Melt Blends," Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC Tech. Papers, Vol. 43, 1826-1830 (also in: Polymer Composites, February 1998, Vol. 19, No.1, 18-23).

Refereed Journal Papers in 1997

Otaigbe, J.U. and J. McAvoy. "Atomize polymers to maximize profit," Materials World, Vol. 5, 383-385, 1997.

Otaigbe, J.U. and J. Jane. "Pressure-Volume-Temperature relationships of a new biodegradable plastic," Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation, Vol. 5, No. 2, 75-80, 1997.

Crowder, C.E., J.U. Otaigbe, M. A. Barger, R. L. Sammler, B. C. Monahan, and C. J. Quinn. "Melt Crystallization of Zinc Alkali Phosphate Glasses," Journal of Non-Cryst. Solids, Vol. 210 (2-3), 209-223, 1997.

Otaigbe, J.U. and D.O. Adams. 1997. "Bioabsorbable Soy Protein Plastic Composites: Effect of Polyphosphate Fillers on Water Absorption and Mechanical Properties," Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation, Vol. 5, 199­208.

Otaigbe, J.U. and G.H. Beall. 1997. "Inorganic Phosphate Glasses as Polymers: A Review," Trends in Polymer Science, Vol. 5, 369­379. ** INVITED REVIEW PAPER**

Otaigbe, J. U. 1997. "Advances in Cyclomer Technology for Thermoplastic Composites Manufacture: A Review," Trends in Polymer Science. 5 (1): 17-23. ** INVITED REVIEW PAPER**

Refereed Journal Papers in 1996

Otaigbe, J.U. "Relationship of Polymer Engineering with Glass Technology," Trends in Polymer Science, Vol. 4, 70, 1996.

Sammler, R. L., Otaigbe, J. U., M. L. Lapham, N. L. Bradley, B. C. Monahan, and C. J. Quinn. 1996. "Melt rheology of zinc alkali phosphate glasses," Journal of Rheology 40 (2): 285-302

Refereed Journal Papers in 1992

Otaigbe, J.U., "Effect of Coupling Agent and Absorbed Moisture on the Tensile Properties of a Thermoplastic RRIM Composite", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 45, 1213–1221, 1992.

Otaigbe, J.U. and Egiebor, N.O., "Insitu Desulfurization of Coke By Novel Activated Sulfur Sorbents During Combustion", Thermochimica Acta, Vol. 195 (Jan), 183–195, 1992.

Refereed Journal Papers in 1991

Otaigbe, J.U., "Dynamic Mechanical Response of a Thermoplastic Sheet Molding Compound-Glass Fiber Composite", Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 31, 104–109, 1991.

Otaigbe, J.U. and Egiebor, N.O., "Athabasca Petroleum Coke Utilization: Coagglomeration with Sulfur Sorbents for Control of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions during Combustion" Energy and Fuels, Vol. 5, 30–34, 1991.

Otaigbe, J.U. and Egiebor, N.O., "Petroleum Coke Utilization: Effect of Coagglomeration with Novel Silica-Enhanced Sulfur Sorbents", Energy and Fuels, Vol. 5, 34–40, 1991.

Refereed Journal Papers in 1989

Otaigbe, J.U. and Harland, W.G., "Impact Fracture Behavior of Continuous Glass Fiber- Reinforced Nylon 6", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 37, 77–89, 1989.

Otaigbe, J.U., "Development of Materials for the Production of Plastic Fasteners", Die Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie, Vol. 170 (4), 59–69, 1989.

Agbonlahor, F.O., Ejike, E.N., Gbinigie, A., Okieimen, F.E. and Otaigbe, J.U., "Graft Copolymerization of Acrylonitrile onto Modified Cellulosic Material", Acta Polymerica, Vol. 40 (12), 1989.

Refereed Journal Papers in 1988

Otaigbe, J.U. and Harland, W.G., "Studies in the Properties of Nylon 6–Glass Fiber Composites", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 36, 165–175, 1988.

Otaigbe, J.U., "The Formation of Regular (Mushroom) Shaped Ends of Some Synthetic Monofilaments" Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 79, No. 4, 672–675, 1988.

Refereed Journal Papers in 1987

Otaigbe, J.U., "The Thermal Expansivity of a Polyamide Reinforced with Glass Fibers", Nigerian Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 5, No. 1, 1–10, 1987.