Richard Kotek

Experimental study on texturability of filament yarns produced from recycled PET

TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 90(23-24), 2703–2713.

Effects of drawing process on crimp formation-ability of side-by-side bicomponent filament yarns produced from recycled, fiber-grade and bottle-grade PET

JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, 110(10), 1439–1444.

Mechanical properties of PTT fibers by sustainable horizontal isothermal bath process

SN APPLIED SCIENCES, 1(10).

Melt-spun PLA liquid-filled fibers: physical, morphological, and thermal properties

JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, 110(1), 89–99.

Novel Membranes Regenerated from Blends of Cellulose/Gluten Using Ethylenediamine/Potassium Thiocyanate Solvent System

JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE MATERIALS, 7(1), 41–55.

A Review of Cellulose and Cellulose Blends for Preparation of Bio-derived and Conventional Membranes, Nanostructured Thin Films, and Composites

Polymer Reviews, 58(1), 102–163.

A review on aerogel: 3D nanoporous structured fillers in polymer-based nanocomposites

[Review of ]. POLYMER COMPOSITES, 39(10), 3383–3408.

Recent advances in core/shell bicomponent fibers and nanofibers: A review

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 135(21).

Development of High-Tenacity, High-Modulus Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Filaments via a Next Generation Wet-Melt-Spinning Process

POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, 57(2), 224–230.

Production of polyolefins

POLYOLEFIN FIBRES: STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, 2ND EDITION, pp. 189–264.

Novel cellulose-collagen blend biofibers prepared from an amine/salt solvent system

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES, 92, 1197–1204.

Properties of cellulose–soy protein blend biofibers regenerated from an amine/salt solvent system

Cellulose, 23(6), 3747–3759.

Properties of chitosan/soy protein blended films with added plasticizing agent as a function of solvent type at acidic pH

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS, 65(1), 11–17.

Controlling of Threadline Dynamics via a Novel Method to Develop Ultra-High Performance Polypropylene Filaments

POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, 55(2), 327–339.

High-performance filaments by melt spinning low viscosity nylon 6 using horizontal isothermal bath process

POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, 55(11), 2457–2464.

Highly crystalline and oriented high-strength poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers by using low molecular weight polymer

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 132(45).

Characterization of Degradation of Polypropylene Nonwovens Irradiated by gamma-Ray

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 131(4).

Cellulose and Soy Proteins Based Membrane Networks

Macromolecular Symposia, 329(1), 70–86.

Developing an ecologically friendly isothermal bath to obtain a new class high-tenacity and high-modulus polypropylene fibers

Avci, H., Kotek, R., & Yoon, J. (2013, November). JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, Vol. 48, pp. 7791–7804.

Preparation of antibacterial PVA and PEO nanofibers containing Lawsonia Inermis (henna) leaf extracts

JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION, 24(16), 1815–1830.

Durable hydrophobic cotton surfaces prepared using silica nanoparticles and multifunctional silanes

JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, 103(4), 385–393.

Evaluation of the Food Day School Curriculum to Teach Children Why and How to EAT REAL

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 44(4), S71.

Modification of beta-cyclodextrin with itaconic acid and application of the new derivative to cotton fabrics

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 88(3), 950–958.

Relationship between tensile properties and ballistic performance of poly(ethylene naphthalate) woven and nonwoven fabrics

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 125(3), 2271–2280.

The promotion of axon extension in vitro using polymer-templated fibrin scaffolds

Biomaterials, 32(21), 4830–4839.

Controlling the Formation of Silver Nanoparticles on Silica by Photochemical Deposition and Other Means dagger

PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY, 86(4), 806–812.

High modulus polyamide fibers

Constrained/Directed Crystallization of Nylon-6. I. Nonstoichiometric Inclusion Compounds Formed with Cyclodextrins

MACROMOLECULES, 42(22), 8983–8991.

Direct Formation and Characterization of a Unique Precursor Morphology in the Melt-Spinning of Polyesters

MACROMOLECULES, 42(15), 5437–5441.

Electrospun hydrophilic fumed silica/polyacrylonitrile nanofiber-based composite electrolyte membranes

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, 54(13), 3630–3637.

Porous Nylon-6 Fibers via a Novel Salt-Induced Electrospinning Method

MACROMOLECULES, 42(3), 709–715.

Advances in the production of poly(ethylene naphthalate) fibers

[Review of ]. POLYMER REVIEWS, 48(2), 392–421.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of PTT polymers and oligomers

JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, 135(1), 45–51.

Morphology of electrospun nylon-6 nanofibers as a function of molecular weight and processing parameters

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 108(1), 308–319.

Photostability of isotactic polypropylene containing monoazo pigment

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 108(5), 2950–2957.

Properties of Lewis acid-base complex of nylon 6,6: Route to high performance fibers

Polymer, 49, 1297–1304.

Properties of films and fibers obtained from Lewis acid-base complexed nylon 6,6

POLYMER, 49(5), 1297–1304.

Recent advances in polymer fibers

[Review of ]. POLYMER REVIEWS, 48(2), 221–229.

A novel method for producing porous Nylon 6 nanofibers

Polymer.

Photo-stability of pigmented isotactic polypropylene

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 104.

Producing fibers by electrospinning

In P.J. Brown & K. Stevens (Eds.), Nanofibers and nanotechnology in textiles. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing, in association with The Textile Institute.

Producing polyamide nanofibers by electrospinning

In P.J. Brown & K. Stevens (Eds.), Nanofibers and nanotechnology in textiles (pp. 71–87).

Regenerated cellulose fibers

In Handbook of fiber chemistry (3rd. Ed.).

Spinning of semi-rigid polymers

In I. Krucin?ska & J. Zaja?czkowski (Eds.), Proceedings of IX international scientific conference: IMTEX 2007, Lo?dz?-Poland, October 8-9, 2007. Lo?dz? : Katedra Architektury Tekstylio?w Politechniki Lo?dzkiej.

Reorganization of the chain packing between poly(ethylene isophthalate) chains via coalescence from their inclusion compound formed with gamma-cyclodextrin

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 102(6), 6049–6053.

Review of conventional and novel polymerization processes for polyesters

[Review of ]. PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE, 31(11), 1009–1037.

Ring-opening polymerization of the cyclic dimer of poly(trimethylene terephthalate)

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 44(23), 6801–6809.

Conventional and novel polymerizations and physical properties of polyesters

In G.E. Zaikov & Y. B. Monakov (Eds.), Focus on polymer research. New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Mechanical and structural properties of melt spun polypropylene/nylon 6 alloy filaments

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 97(2), 532–544.

Novel methods for obtaining high modulus aliphatic polyamide fibers

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE-POLYMER REVIEWS, C45(3), 201–230.

High modulus nylon 6,6 fibers through lewis acid-base complexation to control hydrogen bonding to enhance drawing behavior

Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering, 91, 354.

High modulus nylon 66 fibers

Magic world of textiles: book of proceedings, International Textile Clothing & Design Conference, October 3rd to October 6th, 2004, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Zagreb: Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb.

Interface phenomena of hydrolyzed polyester fabric

Magic world of textiles: book of proceedings, International Textile Clothing & Design Conference, October 3rd to October 6th, 2004, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Zagreb: Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb.

Lewis acid-base complexation of polyamide 66 as a means to control hydrogen bonding to form high strength fibers and films

Papers presented at the Anaheim, California meeting : 227th ACS national meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28 - April 1, 2004, 45(1), 787. Blacksburg, Va.: ACS, Div. of Polymer Chemistry.

Lewis acid-base complexation of polyamide 66 to control hydrogen bonding, extensibility and crystallinity

Polymer, 45(12), 4077–4085.

Lewis acid–base complexation of polyamide 66 to control hydrogen bonding, extensibility and crystallinity

Polymer, 45(12), 4077–4085.

Studies on poly(trimethylene terephthalate) filaments containing silver

JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION, 15(12), 1545–1559.

Surface hydrolysis of filaments based on poly(trimethylene terephthalate) spun at high spinning speeds

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 92(3), 1724–1730.

Synthesis and gas barrier characterization of poly(ethylene isophthalate)

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 42(23), 4247–4254.

Unusual polymerization of 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride on PET substrates

POLYMER, 45(10), 3215–3225.

Surface hydrolysis of filaments based on poly(trimethylene terephthalate)

3rd AUTEX Conference: 25-27 June 2003, Gdan?sk-Poland: World Textile Conference. Lo?dz?

Effect of blend ratio on bulk properties and matrix-fibril morphology of polypropylene/nylon 6 polyblend fibers

POLYMER, 43(4), 1331–1341.

Alkaline depolymerization of poly(trimethylene terephthalate)

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 82(1), 99–107.

Effect of high speed spinning on physical properties and dyeing kinetics of PTT filaments

Chemical Fibers International, 51, 204.

Polymerization of silane quaternary ammonium salts on fibers

Papers presented at the San Diego, California, meeting., 42(1), 106. Newark, NJ: Division of Polymer Chemistry, American Chemical Society.

Process of making hollow filaments

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Reclaiming epsilon-caprolactam from nylon 6 carpet

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Fiber-forming modified polyamide blends

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Process for melt-spinning fibers from modified polyamide blends

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Saxony carpets having fibers formed of modified polyamide blends

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Modified nylon fibers

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Semi-continuous depolymerization of nylon 6 polymer

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Hollow trilobal cross-section filament

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Poly(p-Phenyleneterephthalamide) of high molecular weight by the modified Higashi phosphorylation reaction

Macromolecular Syntheses, 11.

Poly(p-benzamide) of moderate molecular weight by Yamazaki phosphorylation reaction

Macromolecular Syntheses, 11.

THERMOTROPIC POLYESTERS OF 4'-HYDROXYPHENYL-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE - A STUDY OF THE TRANSITION-TEMPERATURES

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 26(6), 1173–1186.

COMMENT ON A PAPER BY CLOSE, FORNES, AND GILBERT

KRIGBAUM, W. R., KOTEK, R., & PRESTON, J. (1986, March). JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, Vol. 24, pp. 713–715.

NEMATOGENIC POLYMERS HAVING RIGID CHAINS .1. SUBSTITUTED POLY(PARA-PHENYLENE TEREPHTHALATES)

MACROMOLECULES, 18(5), 965–973.

PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDES VIA THE PHOSPHORYLATION REACTION .10. A STUDY OF HIGASHI REACTION CONDITIONS

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 23(7), 1907–1916.

PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDES VIA THE PHOSPHORYLATION REACTION .8.

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY, Vol. 22, pp. 873–876.

PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDES VIA THE PHOSPHORYLATION REACTION .9. EFFECT OF REACTION TEMPERATURE ON MOLECULAR-WEIGHT ON POLY(P-PHENYLENE TEREPHTHALAMIDE)

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY, Vol. 22, pp. 4045–4047.

THERMOTROPIC HOMOPOLYESTERS .6. A STUDY OF POLYMERS BASED ON 4'-HYDROXYPHENYL-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE

EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL, 20(3), 225–235.

PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDES VIA THE PHOSPHORYLATION REACTION .7. SYNTHESIS OF POLYOXAMIDES AND REGULAR COPOLYOXAMIDES

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY, Vol. 21, pp. 2837–2841.

Thermotropic homopolyesters. IV: Study of fibers formation

Journal of Polymer Science. Part B, Polymer Physics, 21, 2027.

Synthesis of high-molecular-weight rodlike polyamides and block copolymers

Journal of Polymer Science. Part A, Polymer Chemistry, 20(11), 3241.

Synthesis of cyclolinear phosphazene oligomers by reaction of cylcophosphazene dichloride trimer, dissodium salts of dihydroxy compounds and sodium p-bromophenolate

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 99, 1.