Works (12)

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2024 article

Thermoplastic Elastomers and Their Physical Gels Electrospun into Tunable Microfibrous Nonwoven Mats: Structure Formation and Property Enhancement

Shamsi, M., Wells, K. M., Yan, J., Dickey, M. D., & Spontak, R. J. (2024, September 20). Advanced Functional Materials, Vol. 9.

By: M. Shamsi n, K. Wells n, J. Yan n, M. Dickey n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: electrospun fibers; polymer network; self-assembly; thermoplastic elastomer; TPEG
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Polymer composites and self-healing; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 30, 2024

2023 article

Carbon molecular-sieve membranes developed from a Tröger’s base polymer and possessing superior gas-separation performance

Dai, Z., Guo, H., Deng, J., Deng, L., Yan, J., & Spontak, R. J. (2023, May 12). Journal of Membrane Science.

By: Z. Dai*, H. Guo*, J. Deng, L. Deng*, J. Yan n & R. Spontak n

topics (OpenAlex): Membrane Separation and Gas Transport; Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis; Graphene research and applications
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 3, 2023

2021 article

Morphological Studies of Solution‐Crystallized Thermoplastic Elastomers with Polyethylene Endblocks and a Random‐Copolymer Midblock

Yan, J., Lee, B., Smith, S. D., & Spontak, R. J. (2021, September 7). Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Vol. 9.

By: J. Yan n, B. Lee*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; directed self-assembly; polymer morphology; solution crystallization; thermoplastic elastomers
MeSH headings : Crystallization; Elastomers; Polyethylene; Polymers; Temperature
topics (OpenAlex): Polymer composites and self-healing; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Conducting polymers and applications
TL;DR: According to transmission electron microscopy, semi-crystalline aggregates develop at the lowest solution concentration examined (0.01 wt%), and the size and population of crystals, which dominate the copolymer morphologies, are observed to increase with increasing aging time. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 27, 2021

2021 article

Rapid and Repetitive Inactivation of SARS‐CoV‐2 and Human Coronavirus on Self‐Disinfecting Anionic Polymers

Peddinti, B. S. T., Downs, S. N., Yan, J., Smith, S. D., Ghiladi, R. A., Mhetar, V., … Spontak, R. J. (2021, February 9). Advanced Science, Vol. 8.

By: B. Peddinti n, S. Downs*, J. Yan n, S. Smith*, R. Ghiladi n, V. Mhetar*, R. Tocchetto*, A. Griffiths*, F. Scholle n, R. Spontak n

author keywords: antiviral materials; charged block polymers; microphase‐ ordered materials; polyanions; thermoplastic elastomers
MeSH headings : COVID-19 / prevention & control; COVID-19 / transmission; COVID-19 / virology; Disinfectants / therapeutic use; Humans; Pandemics; Polymers / chemistry; Polymers / therapeutic use; SARS-CoV-2 / drug effects; SARS-CoV-2 / pathogenicity
topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Infection Control and Ventilation; SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that an architecturally‐ and chemically‐diverse family of nanostructured anionic polymers yield a rapid and continuous disinfecting alternative to inactivate coronaviruses and prevent their transmission from contact with contaminated surfaces. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 5, 2021

2020 article

An Advanced Dual‐Function MnO2‐Fabric Air Filter Combining Catalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde and High‐Efficiency Fine Particulate Matter Removal

Dai, Z., Zhu, J., Yan, J., Su, J., Gao, Y., Zhang, X., … Parsons, G. N. (2020, August 18). Advanced Functional Materials, Vol. 30.

By: Z. Dai n, J. Zhu*, J. Yan n, J. Su*, Y. Gao n, X. Zhang*, Q. Ke*, G. Parsons n

author keywords: atomic layer deposition; dual-functional fibrous filter; formaldehyde; manganese oxide; particulate matter
topics (OpenAlex): Catalytic Processes in Materials Science; Aerogels and thermal insulation; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 7, 2020

2020 article

Fabrication of a freestanding metal organic framework predominant hollow fiber mat and its potential applications in gas separation and catalysis

Dai, Z., Lee, D. T., Shi, K., Wang, S., Barton, H. F., Zhu, J., … Parsons, G. N. (2020, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

topics (OpenAlex): Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications; Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors; Covalent Organic Framework Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: February 2, 2020

2020 article

Ionic complexation of endblock-sulfonated thermoplastic elastomers and their physical gels for improved thermomechanical performance

Yan, J., Yan, S., Tilly, J. C., Ko, Y., Lee, B., & Spontak, R. J. (2020, February 4). Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 2.

By: J. Yan n, S. Yan n, J. Tilly n, Y. Ko n, B. Lee* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Thermoplastic elastomer; Thermoplastic elastomer gel; Physical gel; Block ionomer
topics (OpenAlex): Polymer composites and self-healing; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Dielectric materials and actuators
TL;DR: S sulfonate and subsequently complex (and physically crosslink) the endblocks with trivalent Al3+ ions, which reduces the effective hydrophilicity of the sulfonated endblocks, as evidenced by water uptake measurements, while concurrently enhancing the thermomechanical stability of the corresponding TPEGs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: February 8, 2020

2020 article

Tapered Multiblock Star Copolymers: Synthesis, Selective Hydrogenation, and Properties

Tiedemann, P., Yan, J., Barent, R. D., Spontak, R. J., Floudas, G., Frey, H., & Register, R. A. (2020, May 19). Macromolecules, Vol. 5.

By: P. Tiedemann*, J. Yan n, R. Barent*, R. Spontak n, G. Floudas*, H. Frey*, R. Register*

topics (OpenAlex): Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties; Polymer crystallization and properties; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
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Source: ORCID
Added: May 25, 2020

2019 article

Highly CO2-permeable membranes derived from a midblock-sulfonated multiblock polymer after submersion in water

Dai, Z., Deng, J., Aboukeila, H., Yan, J., Ansaloni, L., Mineart, K. P., … Deng, L. (2019, October 1). NPG Asia Materials, Vol. 11.

topics (OpenAlex): Membrane Separation and Gas Transport; Fuel Cells and Related Materials; Membrane Separation Technologies
Source: ORCID
Added: October 2, 2019

2019 article

Toughening Poly(lactic acid) with Thermoplastic Elastomers Modified by Thiol–ene Click Chemistry

Yan, J., & Spontak, R. J. (2019, May 24). ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Vol. 7, pp. 10830–10839.

By: J. Yan n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Poly(lactic acid); Thermoplastic elastomer; Rubber toughening; Thiol-ene chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis; Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
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Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2019

2018 article

Facile and solvent-free fabrication of PEG-based membranes with interpenetrating networks for CO2 separation

Deng, J., Dai, Z., Yan, J., Sandru, M., Sandru, E., Spontak, R. J., & Deng, L. (2018, October 16). Journal of Membrane Science, Vol. 570, pp. 455–463.

author keywords: Polymer cross-linking; Poly(ethylene glycol); Interpenetrating networks; Aza-Michael addition; CO2 separation membrane
topics (OpenAlex): Membrane Separation and Gas Transport; Membrane Separation Technologies; Graphene research and applications
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 10, 2018

2018 article

Incorporation of Metallic Species into Midblock‐Sulfonated Block Ionomers

Deng, J., Yan, J., Tilly, J. C., Deng, L., Mineart, K. P., & Spontak, R. J. (2018, August 7). Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Vol. 39, p. 1800427.

By: J. Deng*, J. Yan n, J. Tilly n, L. Deng*, K. Mineart* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block ionomers; charge neutralization; charged thermoplastic elastomers; ion incorporation; self-assembled morphology
MeSH headings : Molecular Structure; Organometallic Compounds / chemistry; Particle Size; Sulfonic Acids / chemistry; Surface Properties
topics (OpenAlex): Fuel Cells and Related Materials; Polymer composites and self-healing; Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
TL;DR: Results indicate that uptake generally increases with increasing salt concentration, cationic charge, and specimen DOS, and that the spatial distribution of these species is relatively uniform throughout the block ionomer films. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 3, 2018

Employment

Updated: July 22nd, 2021 17:43

2021 - present

Kraton Corp Houston, TX, US
Scientist R&D

Education

Updated: July 22nd, 2021 17:30

2016 - 2021

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
PhD Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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