Non-Refereed Conference Papers or Extended Abstracts

2009

Wang, W. and J. U. Otaigbe, “Biodegradable poly(ester urethane)/soy protein isolate; Sysnthesis and Characterization,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 101, 1305-1306 (2009).

Meng, Y. and J.U. Otaigbe, “Nanoscale blending of polyamide 6 with low-Tg inorganic phosphate glass: Fact or fiction?”, Book of Abstracts of the 5th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites,” Paris, France, April 15–17, 2009.

Madbouly, S.A. and J.U. Otaigbe, “New polyurethane nanocomposites containing different nanofillers with enhanced benefits,” Book of Abstracts of the 5th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites,” Paris, France, April 15–17, 2009.

2008

Wang, Wenshou; Yanlin Guo and Joshua Otaigbe, Joshua. Synthesis and characterization of novel biodegradable poly(ester-urethane). Polymer Preprints (American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry) Vol. 49(2), 477-478, (2008).

Yudin V.E., J.U. Otaigbe, V.M. Svetlichnyi, and V.V. Gusarov, “Rheo-mechanical properties of polyimide nanocomposites based on silicate type nanoparticles with different morphology,” Book of Abstracts of the 6th International Symposium on Molecular Order and Mobility in Polymer Systems,” St. Petersburg, Russia, June 2-5, 2008.

Madbouly, Samy A., Joshua U. Otaigbe, Ajaya K. Nanda, and Douglas A Wicks “Synthesis of Polyurethane/Clay Nanocomposite From Aqueous Prepolymer Dispersions,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 98, 869, 2008.

Madbouly, Samy A., Joshua U. Otaigbe, “Rheological Behavior of Reinforced Polyurethane/Clay Nanocomposite Films Prepared from Aqueous Prepolymer Dispersion,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 98, 900, 2008.

2007

Trey, Stacey, Douglas Wicks, Samy Mabdouly and Joshua Otaigbe, “Blending of Hydrophilic Microgels Into Polyurethane Dispersions”, Proceedings of the International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium 34th, 327-339, 2007.

2006

Madbouly, Samy A., Joshua U. Otaigbe, “Nanostructured Blends of In Situ Polymerized Macrocyclic Carbonates and Polypropylene: Melting Behavior and Crystallization Kinetics,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 95, 1085, 2006.

Madbouly, Samy A., Joshua U. Otaigbe, Ajaya K. Nanda, Douglas A Wicks, “Effect of Method of Preparation on the Viscoelastic Behavior of POSS/Polyurethane Nanocomposite Films Prepared from Aqueous Dispersions” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 95, 120, 2006.

Otaigbe, Joshua U., Samy A. Madbouly, Ajaya K. Nanda, Douglas A Wicks, “Viscoelastic Behavior of POSS/Polyurethane Nano-Composite Films Prepared From Aqueous Dispersions,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 94, 770, 2006.

Madbouly, Samy A., Joshua U. Otaigbe, Mohamed K. Hassan, Kenneth A. Mauritz, “Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy of mPP/PC Blend Prepared Via In Situ Polymerization and Compatibilization,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 94, 831, 2006.

Nanda, A. K., D. A Wicks, Samy A. Madbouly, Joshua U. Otaigbe, “Synthesis and Properties of Nanostructured Ionomeric Polyurethane by Acetone Process,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Chem., Vol. 94, 774, 2006.

Madbouly, S. A., J. U. Otaigbe, Ajaya K. Nanda, Douglas A Wicks, “Thermal Induced Gelation in Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions: Rheokinetics Studies,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 94, 424, 2006.

Nanda A. K. and D. A. Wicks, S. A. Madbouly, J. U. Otaigbe, “Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane-POSS dispersions and films”, Proceedings of the International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium, 33rd, 97-109, 2006.

2005

Madbouly, S. A., J. U. Otaigbe, D. Rhoades, Holland, G. P. Cherry, B. R.; Kotula, P. G. “Rationally engineered polymer blends with nanoscale morphology,” Pacific Polymer Federation IX Meeting, Hawaii. December 11 – 14, 2005.

Madbouly, S.A., J. Otaigbe, A.K. Nanda and D. Wicks, “Thermal induced gelation in waterborne polyurethane dispersions: Rheokinetics Studies” Pacific Polymer Federation IX Meeting, Hawaii. December 11 – 14, 2005.

Madbouly, S.A., J. Otaigbe, A.K. Nanda and D. Wicks, “Gelation kinetics of waterborne polyurethane dispersions: Effect of crosslinking process on the rheological behavior,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Abstracts only, 2005.

Urman, K. and J.U. Otaigbe Miscibility and Mechanical Properties of a Novel Low Tg Inorganic Glass/Polyamide 6 Hybrid,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 92, 153, 2005

Madbouly, S.A., J. Otaigbe, A.K. Nanda and D. Wicks, “Effect of solid content, degree of neutralization, chain extension, and temperature on the rheological behavior of polyurethane dispersions,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 92, 624, 2005.

Nanda, A.K., D. Wicks, S.A. Madbouly, J.U. Otaigbe, , “Effect of the degree of ionic content, Neutralization and chain extension on polyurethane dispersions,” Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 92, 627, 2005.

2004

Prodduturi S, Urman KL, Otaigbe J, Stodghill SP, Repka MA. Dynamic mechanical analysis: determining the mechanical properties and glass transition temperatures of hot-melt extruded hydroxypropyl cellulose films. The AAPS Journal Vol. 6, No. 4, Abstract R6179, 2004.

Piao, M., J. Otaigbe, D. Otts, M. Urban, “Rheology And Morphology Of A 2-Component Polyurethane Dispersion”, Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 90, 112, 2004.

2002

Kar, K. and J.U. Otaigbe. 2002 “Towards a non-linear model for die-swell of linear polymers: numerical and experimental studies into role of intrinsic rheological properties,” Proc. of the Symposium on Polymer Science: New Century Frontiers, 2002

2000

Guschl, P. and J.U. Otaigbe, "Melt Rheology of Concentrated Polymer System Filled With Nd-Fe-B Particles," Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Composites Engineering (ICCE/7) Vol. 7, 417-418, 2000.

Kar, K. and J.U. Otaigbe, "Viscous and Elastic Effects on Die-Sweel During Processing of Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polystyrene: A Predictive Model," Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Composites Engineering (ICCE/7), Vol. 7, 425-426, 2000.

1999

Bloom, P., J.U. Otaigbe, and V.V. Sherares, "High Performance Quasicrystal-Reinforced Polymer Composites," Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mater. Sci. Engr., Vol. 80, 406-407, 1999.

1998

Xiao, J., J.U. Otaigbe, and H. Kim, "Thermogravimetric Analysis of Polymer Bonded Magnets to Determine Degree of Mixing of Filler," Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering (ICCE/5), Vol. 5, 969-970, 1998.

Kung, C-Y., M.D. Barnes, B.G. Sumpter, D.W. Noid, and J.U. Otaigbe, "Production of Monodisperse Polymer Nanoparticles from Solution," Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Chem, Vol. 39, No. 2, 610-611, 1998.

Fukui, K., B.G. Sumpter, M.D. Barnes, D.W. Noid, and J.U. Otaigbe, "Atomistic Simulation and Modeling of Ultra-fine Polymer Particles," Polym. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Chem., Vol. 39., No. 2, 612-613, 1998.

1997

Otaigbe, J.U., B.C. Sales and G.H. Beall, "Understanding and Controlling Melt Crystallization of Glassy Phosphate Polymers," Poly. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., Vol 76, 338-339, 1997.

R.E. Tuzun, D.E. Noid, B.G. SUmpter, and J.U. Otaigbe, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Polymer Flow in Nano-Channels," Poly. Prepr. Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., Vol. 76, 585-586, 1997.