Works (278)

Updated: December 15th, 2024 16:00

2024 journal article

Fundamental Principles and Emerging Opportunities for Selectively-Solvated Block Copolymer Networks in Nonpolar Media: A Perspective

ADVANCED PHYSICS RESEARCH, 3(7).

By: F. McFeaters n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; dielectric elastomers; physical gels; polymer networks; thermoplastic elastomers
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Added: July 30, 2024

2024 article

Materials descriptors for advanced water dissociation catalysts in bipolar membranes

Sasmal, S., Chen, L., Sarma, P. V., Vulpin, O. T., Simons, C. R., Wells, K. M., … Boettcher, S. W. (2024, July 1). NATURE MATERIALS, Vol. 7.

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Added: July 17, 2024

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
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Added: September 30, 2024

2023 journal article

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

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 680.

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

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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: July 3, 2023

2023 article

Characterization of Controlled-Distribution Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Yang, J., Germack, D. S., & Spontak, R. J. (2023, July 21). ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS, Vol. 7.

By: J. Yang*, D. Germack* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymer; NMR spectroscopy; block randomcopolymer; controlled distribution; midblock sequencing; thermoplastic elastomer
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Added: August 7, 2023

2023 journal article

Fundamentals of and advances in nanocellulose and nanochitin systems

ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING POLYMER RESEARCH, 6(4), 356–381.

By: S. Jin n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Nanocellulose; Nanochitin; Cellulose nanocrystal; Cellulose nanofibril; Microfibrillated cellulose
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Added: January 16, 2024

2023 article

High-performance carbon-capture membranes developed by (non)solvent-induced nanostructural rearrangement in Nafion

Wei, J., Deng, J., Ma, Y., Qin, Z., Wang, B., Deng, L., … Dai, Z. (2023, August 15). JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, Vol. 8.

By: J. Wei*, J. Deng, Y. Ma*, Z. Qin*, B. Wang*, L. Deng*, R. Spontak n, Z. Dai*

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13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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Added: August 28, 2023

2023 journal article

Preventing the spread of life-threatening gastrointestinal microbes on the surface of a continuously self-disinfecting block polymer

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 652, 718–726.

By: K. Wells n, Y. Ciftci*, B. Peddinti n, R. Ghiladi n, G. Vediyappan*, R. Spontak n, R. Govind*

author keywords: Anionic block polymer; Clostridioides difficile; Candida auris; Candida albicans; Antimicrobial; Self-disinfecting; Broad-spectrum; Infection prevention
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that highly persistent, drug-resistant and transmissible healthcare pathogens such as Clostridioides difficile and Candida auris can be rapidly inactivated on the solid surface of a self-disinfecting anionic block polymer that inherently generates a water surface layer that is highly acidic (pH < 1) upon hydration. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 25, 2023

2023 journal article

Surface Mechanical Properties and Topological Characteristics of Thermoplastic Copolyesters after Precisely Controlled Abrasion

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15(5), 7552–7561.

By: J. Terán n, L. Pal n, R. Spontak n & L. Lucia n

author keywords: microplastic; abrasion; nanoindentation; surface properties; wear topologies
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Added: January 31, 2023

2023 article

Tunable thermoplastic elastomer gels derived from controlled-distribution triblock copolymers with crystallizable endblocks

Hames, N. T., Balsbough, D., Yan, J., Wu, S., Zuo, X., & Spontak, R. J. (2023, August 25). MATERIALS HORIZONS, Vol. 8.

By: N. Hames, D. Balsbough, J. Yan, S. Wu, X. Zuo & R. Spontak

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Added: September 25, 2023

2023 journal article

Tunable thermoplastic elastomer gels derived from controlled-distribution triblock copolymers with crystallizable endblocks

MATERIALS HORIZONS, 10(11), 4968–4975.

By: N. Hames n, D. Balsbough n, J. Yan n, S. Wu*, X. Zuo* & R. Spontak n

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Added: November 13, 2023

2022 journal article

An integrated materials approach to ultrapermeable and ultraselective CO2 polymer membranes

SCIENCE, 376(6588), 90-+.

By: M. Sandru*, E. Sandru*, W. Ingram n, J. Deng*, P. Stenstad*, L. Deng*, R. Spontak n

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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: May 31, 2022

2021 journal article

Anion-Specific Water Interactions with Nanochitin: Donnan and Osmotic Pressure Effects as Revealed by Quartz Microgravimetry

LANGMUIR, 37(38), 11242–11250.

By: S. Jin n, S. Khan n, R. Spontak n & O. Rojas n

MeSH headings : Anions; Ions; Osmotic Pressure; Quartz; Water
TL;DR: It is concluded that larger anions promote deswelling such that water losses increase with increasing anion valence, which is critical to ongoing efforts designed to dry chitin nanomaterials and develop bio-based and sustainable materials. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 15, 2021

2021 journal article

Cellulose nanofibers and the film-formation dilemma: Drying temperature and tunable optical, mechanical and wetting properties of nanocomposite films composed of waterborne sulfopolyesters

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 598, 369–378.

By: S. Jin n, E. Facchine n, O. Rojas n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Nanocellulose; Cellulose nanofiber; Waterborne coating; Sulfopolyester; Sulfonated Polyester
TL;DR: Tensile tests reveal that films containing 10 wt% CNF display the greatest mechanical improvements, suggesting the existence of a previously unidentified Goldilocks composition window. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 25, 2021

2021 journal article

Mesophase characteristics of cellulose nanocrystal films prepared from electrolyte suspensions

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 599, 207–218.

By: S. Jin n, E. Facchine n, S. Khan n, O. Rojas n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Nanocellulose mesophase; Lyotropism; Twisted nematic; Cholesteric; Electrolyte
TL;DR: Interestingly, mesomorphic behavior and CNC alignment appear to be sensitive to cationic radius and charge valence, in which case the optical properties of CNC films can be adjusted for targeted sustainable applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 18, 2021

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 22). 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
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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Added: September 27, 2021

2021 journal article

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

ADVANCED SCIENCE, 8(11).

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&#8208; 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
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)
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Added: April 5, 2021

2021 journal article

Toward Universal Photodynamic Coatings for Infection Control

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE, 8.

By: C. Ghareeb n, B. Peddinti n, S. Kisthardt n, F. Scholle n, R. Spontak n & R. Ghiladi n

author keywords: antimicrobial; Coronavirus; coatings; photodynamic inactivation; photosensitizer; polymer; singlet oxygen; Staphylococcus aureus
TL;DR: The antimicrobial efficacy of a simple bicomponent spray coating composed of the commercially-available UV-photocrosslinkable polymer N-methyl-4(4'-formyl-styryl)pyridinium methosulfate acetal poly(vinyl alcohol) (SbQ-PVA) and one of three aPDI photosensitizers (PSs) is evaluated. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 23, 2021

2020 journal article

Form-stable phase-change elastomer gels derived from thermoplastic elastomer copolyesters swollen with fatty acids

THERMOCHIMICA ACTA, 686.

By: D. Armstrong n, K. Chatterjee n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

Contributors: D. Armstrong n, K. Chatterjee n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Thermoplastic elastomer; Physical crosslinking; Thermal storage; Phase-change material; Energy conservation
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Added: May 8, 2020

2020 journal article

Gas-separation and physical properties of ABA triblock copolymers synthesized from polyimide and hydrophilic adamantane derivatives

POLYMER, 202.

By: T. Ito*, R. Shiota*, N. Taniguchi*, R. Spontak n & K. Nagai*

author keywords: Polyimide; Adamantane; Gas separation; Block copolymer; Membrane
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Added: September 28, 2020

2020 journal article

Humidity-responsive molecular gate-opening mechanism for gas separation in ultraselective nanocellulose/IL hybrid membranes

GREEN CHEMISTRY, 22(11), 3546–3557.

TL;DR: A class of “green” hybrid membranes composed of nanocellulose and an ionic liquid exhibits exceptional separation properties arising from a humidity-responsive size-exclusive “gate” that allows selective CO2 permeation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: July 6, 2020

2020 journal article

Optimization of the Rubber Formulation for Footwear Applications from the Response Surface Method

POLYMERS, 12(9).

By: S. Srewaradachpisal*, C. Dechwayukul*, S. Chatpun*, R. Spontak n & W. Thongruang*

author keywords: natural rubber; impact test; elastomer nanocomposite; RSM; footwear
TL;DR: This work aims to investigate the effect of filler/plasticizer fractions on shock attenuation of natural rubber soles and demonstrates how the concentrations of these components regulate final properties, such as impact force absorption and hardness, in the commercial manufacture of shoe soles. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 9, 2020

2020 journal article

Photodynamic Coatings on Polymer Microfibers for Pathogen Inactivation: Effects of Application Method and Composition

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13(1), 155–163.

By: B. Peddinti n, N. Morales-Gagnon n, B. Pourdeyhimi n, F. Scholle n, R. Spontak n & R. Ghiladi n

author keywords: hospital-acquired infections; photodynamic coatings; porphyrin photosensitizer; SARS-CoV-2 virus; polymer microfibers
MeSH headings : COVID-19 / prevention & control; COVID-19 / virology; Escherichia coli / drug effects; Escherichia coli / pathogenicity; Humans; Iatrogenic Disease / prevention & control; Light; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / pathogenicity; Microfibrils / chemistry; Pandemics; Photosensitizing Agents / chemistry; Photosensitizing Agents / pharmacology; Polymers / chemistry; Polymers / pharmacology; Porphyrins / chemistry; Porphyrins / pharmacology; SARS-CoV-2 / drug effects; SARS-CoV-2 / pathogenicity; Singlet Oxygen
TL;DR: These coated fibers can inactivate a human common cold coronavirus serving as a surrogate for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and are confirmed to be able to inactivate antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 31, 2021

2019 journal article

Effect of Composition on the Molecular Dynamics of Biodegradable Isotactic Polypropylene/Thermoplastic Starch Blends

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 7(19), 16050–16059.

author keywords: NMR spectroscopy; dielectric relaxation; polymer dynamics; chain relaxation; polymer blends
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
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Added: October 28, 2019

2019 journal article

Incorporation of an ionic liquid into a midblock-sulfonated multiblock polymer for CO2 capture

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 588.

By: Z. Dai*, L. Ansaloni*, J. Ryan n, R. Spontak n & L. Deng*

author keywords: Sulfonated block polymer; Ionic liquids; Hybrid membranes; CO2 separation
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Added: September 3, 2019

2019 journal article

Inherently self-sterilizing charged multiblock polymers that kill drug-resistant microbes in minutes

Materials Horizons, 6(10), 2056–2062.

By: B. Peddinti n, F. Scholle n, M. Vargas n, S. Smith*, R. Ghiladi n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that midblock-sulfonated block polymers can kill 99.9999% of “superbugs,” including bacteria and viruses, in just 5 minutes due to an abrupt pH reduction. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 16, 2019

2019 article

Polymer blend compatibilization by the addition of block copolymers

COMPATIBILIZATION OF POLYMER BLENDS: MICRO AND NANO SCALE PHASE MORPHOLOGIES, INTERPHASE CHARACTERIZATION, AND PROPERTIES, pp. 57–102.

By: R. Spontak n & J. Ryan n

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Added: August 2, 2021

2019 journal article

Self-Assembly of a Midblock-Sulfonated Pentablock Copolymer in Mixed Organic Solvents: A Combined SAXS and SANS Analysis

LANGMUIR, 35(4), 1032–1039.

TL;DR: These findings provide a potential pathway for the formation of solvent-templated films with more interconnected morphologies due to the greatly solvated micellar cores in solution, thereby enhancing the molecular, ion, and electron-transport properties of the resultant films. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 25, 2019

2019 journal article

Solution self-assembly of ABC triblock terpolymers with a central crystallizable poly(ferrocenyldimethylsilane) core-forming segment

POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 10(20), 2559–2569.

By: A. Oliver*, R. Spontak n & I. Manners*

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Added: June 17, 2019

2019 journal article

Spectroscopic and Rheological Cross-Analysis of Polyester Polyol Cure Behavior: Role of Polyester Secondary Hydroxyl Content

ACS OMEGA, 4(1), 932–939.

By: J. Tilly n, A. Pervaje n, D. Inglefield*, E. Santiso n, R. Spontak n & S. Khan n

TL;DR: The sol–gel transition of a series of polyester polyol resins possessing varied secondary hydroxyl content and reacted with a polymerized aliphatic isocyanate cross-linking agent is studied to elucidate the effect of molecular architecture on cure behavior. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 25, 2019

2018 journal article

Communication: Molecular-level description of constrained chain topologies in multiblock copolymer gel networks

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 148(23).

TL;DR: Network characteristics in physical gels composed of solvated block copolymers varying in molecular design are examined here by dynamic rheology and computer simulations to discern the dependence of equilibrium network metrics on both N and f. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Crystallization-Directed Anisotropic Electroactuation in Selectively Solvated Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomers: A Thermal and (Electro)Mechanical Property Study

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 28(36).

By: D. Armstrong n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: anistropic electroactuation; block copolymers; dielectric elastomers; electroactive polymers; thermoplastic elastomer gels
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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Added: October 19, 2018

2018 journal article

Dielectric and Resistive Heating of Polymeric Media: Toward Remote Thermal Activation of Stimuli-Responsive Soft Materials

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 40(4).

By: D. Armstrong n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: dielectric heating; remote heating; shape-memory polymers; stimuli responsive; thermal activation
MeSH headings : Materials Testing; Polymers / chemistry; Temperature
TL;DR: An alternative remote-heating mechanism demonstrates that the dielectric and resistive thermal losses introduced upon application of an alternating current generate sufficient heat to raise the temperature of a neat polyimide by over 70 °C within ≈10 s. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 4, 2019

2018 journal article

Effect of Systematic Hydrogenation on the Phase Behavior and Nanostructural Dimensions of Block Copolymers

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 10(4), 3186–3190.

By: A. Ashraf*, J. Ryan*, M. Satkowski*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak*

author keywords: block copolymer; random copolymer; rubber hydrogenation; thermoplastic elastomer; polymer phase behavior; copolymer nanostructure
TL;DR: Dynamic rheological and scattering measurements indicate that TODT increases linearly with increasing hydrogenation, and the influence of hydrogenation becomes less pronounced in more constrained multiblock copolymers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

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

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 570, 455–463.

author keywords: Polymer cross-linking; Poly(ethylene glycol); Interpenetrating networks; Aza-Michael addition; CO2 separation membrane
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: December 10, 2018

2018 journal article

Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Toroidal Micelles into Multidimensional Nanoporous Superstructures

ACS MACRO LETTERS, 7(8), 1040–1045.

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Added: October 16, 2018

2018 journal article

Incorporation of Metallic Species into Midblock-Sulfonated Block Ionomers

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 39(22).

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
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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Added: December 3, 2018

2018 journal article

Microphase-Separated Morphologies and Molecular Network Topologies in Multiblock Copolymer Gels

Macromolecules, 51(14), 5173–5181.

By: M. Tuhin n, J. Ryan n, J. Sadler*, Z. Han*, B. Lee*, S. Smith*, M. Pasquinelli n, R. Spontak*

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Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Modeling Polymer Glass Transition Properties from Empirical Monomer Data with the SAFT-gamma Mie Force Field

MACROMOLECULES, 51(23), 9526–9537.

By: A. Pervaje n, J. Tilly n, D. Inglefield*, R. Spontak n, S. Khan n & E. Santiso n

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Added: January 7, 2019

2018 journal article

Nafion/IL hybrid membranes with tuned nanostructure for enhanced CO2 separation: effects of ionic liquid and water vapor

GREEN CHEMISTRY, 20(6), 1391–1404.

By: Z. Dai*, L. Ansaloni*, J. Ryan n, R. Spontak n & L. Deng*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Ordering and Grain Growth in Charged Block Copolymer Bulk Films: A Comparison of Solvent-Related Processes

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES, 5(8).

By: J. Ryan n, K. Mineart*, B. Lee* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block ionomers; lamellar orientation; solvent permeation; solvent-vapor annealing; thermoplastic elastomers
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Photodynamic Polymers as Comprehensive Anti-Infective Materials: Staying Ahead of a Growing Global Threat

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(31), 25955–25959.

By: B. Peddinti n, F. Scholle n, R. Ghiladi n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation; antibacterial surface; anti-infective polymer; antibiotic-resistant bacteria; antiviral; block copolymer; olefin thermoplastic elastomer
MeSH headings : Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry; Light; Photosensitizing Agents; Polymers; Singlet Oxygen
TL;DR: The anti-infective efficacy of bulk thermoplastic elastomer films containing zinc-tetra(4- N-methylpyridyl)porphine (ZnTMPyP4+), a photoactive antimicrobial that utilizes visible light to generate singlet oxygen, is explored. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 5, 2020

2018 journal article

Preparation of cellulose nanofibrils for imaging purposes: comparison of liquid cryogens for rapid vitrification

CELLULOSE, 25(8), 4269–4274.

By: J. Torstensen*, P. Johnsen, H. Riis*, R. Spontak n, L. Deng*, O. Gregersen*, K. Syverud

author keywords: Nanocellulose; Cellulose nanofibril; Freeze-drying; Cryopreparation; Scanning electron microscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Quasi-Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Containing a Charged Thermoplastic Elastomeric Gel Electrolyte and Hydrophilic/phobic Photosensitizers

Solar RRL, 2(3), 1700145.

By: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n, A. El-Shafei n & R. Spontak n

Contributors: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n, A. El-Shafei n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; dye-sensitized solar cells; gel electrolytes; photovoltaic; thermoplastic elastomers
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Added: February 5, 2020

2018 journal article

Quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells containing a charged thermoplastic elastomeric gel electrolyte and hydrophilic/phobic photosensitizers

Solar RRL, 2(3).

By: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n, A. El-Shafei n & R. Spontak n

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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Swelling and Free-Volume Characteristics of TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibril Films

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 19(3), 1016–1025.

By: J. Torstensen*, M. Liu n, S. Jin n, L. Deng*, A. Hawari n, K. Syverud*, R. Spontak n, O. Gregersen*

MeSH headings : Cellulose / chemistry; Cyclic N-Oxides / chemistry; Membranes, Artificial; Nanofibers / chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction
TL;DR: Investigation of the swelling behavior and accompanying free volume of self-standing TEMPO-oxidized (TO) CNF films in the presence of water vapor reveals an increase in the freeVolume of TO-CNF films with increasing RH. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Thermoplastic Elastomer Systems Containing Carbon Nanofibers as Soft Piezoresistive Sensors

ACS OMEGA, 3(10), 12648–12657.

TL;DR: This study investigates the morphological, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical properties of CPNs generated from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) triblock copolymer systems containing vapor-grown carbon nanofiber (CNF). (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 26, 2018

2017 journal article

Adhesion and friction in polymer films on solid substrates: conformal sites analysis and corresponding surface measurements

Soft Matter, 13(19), 3492–3505.

By: R. An n, L. Huang*, K. Mineart n, Y. Dong*, R. Spontak n & K. Gubbins n

TL;DR: This analysis establishes that three dimensionless parameters play important roles in determining differences from bulk behavior for thin polymer films near to surfaces: a microscopic wetting parameter, αwx, defined as the ratio of polymer-substrate interaction to polymer-polymer interaction; a dimensionless film thickness; and dimensionless temperature. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Bicomponent Block Copolymers Derived from One or More Random Copolymers as an Alternative Route to Controllable Phase Behavior

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 38(17).

By: A. Ashraf*, J. Ryan n, M. Satkowski*, B. Lee*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymer; monomer sequencing; order-disorder transition; phase behavior; random copolymer
MeSH headings : Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / instrumentation; Molecular Weight; Polymers / chemistry; Temperature
TL;DR: It is demonstrated here that their phase behavior can alternatively be controlled through the use of blocks with random monomer sequencing, and this sequence-controlled synthetic strategy is extended to thermoplastic elastomeric triblock copolymers differing in chemistry and possessing a random-copolymer midblock. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Bottlebrush elastomers: a promising molecular engineering route to tunable, prestrain-free dielectric elastomers (Conference Presentation)

ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATORS AND DEVICES (EAPAD) 2017, Vol. 10163.

By: M. Vatankhah-Varnosfaderani*, W. Daniel*, A. Zhushma*, Q. Li*, B. Morgan*, K. Matyjaszewski*, D. Armstrong n, A. Dobrynin* ...

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Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Complex Phase Behavior and Network Characteristics of Midblock-Solvated Triblock Copolymers as Physically Cross-Linked Soft Materials

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 9(46), 39940–39944.

By: S. Woloszczuk n, M. Tuhin n, S. Gade n, M. Pasquinelli n, M. Banaszak n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: thermoplastic elastomer; physical gel; block copolymer; self-assembly; TPEG
TL;DR: This work performs Monte Carlo and dissipative particle dynamics simulations to investigate the phase behavior and network characteristics of triblock copolymers, finding the existence of a truncated octahedral morphology that resembles the atomic arrangement of various inorganic species. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2017 journal article

DESIGNING DIELECTRIC ELASTOMERS OVER MULTIPLE LENGTH SCALES FOR 21ST CENTURY SOFT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES

RUBBER CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, 90(2), 207–224.

By: D. Armstrong n & R. Spontak n

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2017 journal article

Hydrothermal Conditioning of Physical Hydrogels Prepared from a Midblock-Sulfonated Multiblock Copolymer

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 38(5).

By: K. Mineart n, J. Dickerson n, D. Love n, B. Lee*, X. Zuo* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block ionomer; hydrothermal conditioning; multiblock copolymer; physical hydrogel; thermoplastic elastomer
MeSH headings : Adsorption; Hydrogels / chemical synthesis; Hydrogels / chemistry; Kinetics; Nanostructures / chemistry; Polymers / chemistry; Temperature; Water / chemistry
TL;DR: Real-time water-sorption kinetics in copolymer films prepared by different casting solvents are elucidated by synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering and gravimetric measurements, which directly correlate nanostructural changes with macroscopic swelling to establish fundamental structure-property behavior. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2017 journal article

Influence of fiber characteristics on directed electroactuation of anisotropic dielectric electroactive polymers with tunability

Composites Science and Technology, 154, 187–193.

By: K. Subramani n, R. Spontak n & T. Ghosh n

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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2017 article

Inherently pre-strained elastomers with self-healing property: new generation of freestanding electroactuators (Conference Presentation)

ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATORS AND DEVICES (EAPAD) 2017, Vol. 10163.

By: M. Vatankhah-Varnosfaderani*, S. Sheyko*, K. Matyjaszewski*, W. Daniel*, Q. Li*, B. Morgan*, R. Spontak n

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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2017 journal article

Macromol. Rapid Commun. 17/2017

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 38(17).

By: A. Ashraf*, J. Ryan n, M. Satkowski*, B. Lee*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

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2017 journal article

Molecular Dynamics Study of Polystyrene-b-poly(ethylene oxide) Asymmetric Diblock Copolymer Systems

LANGMUIR, 33(36), 8856–8868.

By: M. Dobies, M. Makrocka-Rydzyk, J. Jenczykt, M. Jarek, R. Spontak n & S. Jurga

TL;DR: In marked contrast to the thermal activation of the α process as discerned in both copolymers, the αc process appears to be a sensitive probe of the copolymer nanostructure, which can be explained in terms of the greater constraint imposed by the glassy PS matrix on the PEO blocks comprising smaller cylindrical microdomains. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2017 journal article

Molecular and Morphological Characterization of Midblock-Sulfonated Styrenic Triblock Copolymers

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 55(6), 490–497.

By: K. Mineart n, J. Ryan n, B. Lee*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; ionomers; morphology; TEM; SAXS; self-assembly
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2017 journal article

Nanoscale considerations responsible for diverse macroscopic phase behavior in monosubstituted isobutyl-POSS/poly(ethylene oxide) blends

SOFT MATTER, 13(46), 8672–8677.

By: Y. Caydamli n, E. Yildirim n, J. Shen n, X. Fang n, M. Pasquinelli n, R. Spontak n, A. Tonelli n

TL;DR: This work investigates the phase behavior of nanocomposites composed of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and monosubstituted isobutyl POSS (iPOSS) modified with different functional moieties and establishes the molecular-level origin for these observed differences in phase behavior. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2017 journal article

Solvent-Templated Block Ionomers for Base- and Acid-Gas Separations: Effect of Humidity on Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide Permeation

Advanced Materials Interfaces, 4(22), 1700854.

author keywords: block ionomer; carbon capture; charged polymer membrane; gas separation membrane; thermoplastic elastomer
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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Added: February 5, 2020

2016 journal article

A Solvent-Vapor Approach toward the Control of Block lonomer Morphologies

MACROMOLECULES, 49(8), 3126–3137.

By: K. Mineart*, B. Lee* & R. Spontak*

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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2016 journal article

Bottlebrush Elastomers: A New Platform for Freestanding Electroactuation

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 29(2).

By: M. Vatankhah-Varnoosfaderani*, W. Daniel*, A. Zhushma*, Q. Li*, B. Morgan*, K. Matyjaszewski*, D. Armstrong n, R. Spontak n ...

TL;DR: Freestanding, single-component dielectric actuators are designed based on bottlebrush elastomers that enable giant reversible strokes at relatively low electric fields and altogether avoid preactuation mechanical manipulation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2016 journal article

Effect of polyelectrolyte on the barrier efficacy of layer-by-layer nanoclay coatings

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 526, 172–180.

By: I. Soltani n, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Barrier; LBL assembly; Nanocomposite; Packaging; Multilayer coating
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2016 journal article

Macromol. Rapid Commun. 22/2016

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 37(22), 1785–1785.

By: S. Tallury n, B. Pourdeyhimi n, M. Pasquinelli n & R. Spontak n

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Added: December 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Microfibres and macroscopic films from the coordination-driven hierarchical self-assembly of cylindrical micelles

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 7.

TL;DR: A simple, reversible coordination-driven hierarchical self-assembly strategy for the preparation of micron-scale fibres and macroscopic films based on monodisperse cylindrical block copolymer micelles, which results in robust, self-supporting micelle-based thin films with useful mechanical properties that are analogous to crosslinked polymer networks, but on a longer length scale. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2016 journal article

Multipurpose Polymeric Coating for Functionalizing Inert Polymer Surfaces

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 8(8), 5694–5705.

By: A. Oezcam, K. Efimenko*, R. Spontak*, D. Fischer* & J. Genzer*

author keywords: silicones; ultraviolet/ozone treatment; surface modification; trichlorosilane; PVMS; NEXAFS; semifluorinated; PET
TL;DR: PVMS-TCS is found to serve as a convenient precursor for the deposition of organosilanes and the subsequent growth of polymer brushes, even on hydrophobic surfaces, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polypropylene. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2016 journal article

Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomer Gels: Combining Polymer Crystallization and Microphase Separation in a Selective Solvent

ACS MACRO LETTERS, 5(11), 1273–1277.

By: D. Armstrong*, K. Mineart*, B. Lee* & R. Spontak*

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2016 journal article

Phase-Change Thermoplastic Elastomer Blends for Tunable Shape Memory by Physical Design

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 55(49), 12590–12597.

By: K. Mineart n, S. Tallury n, T. Li*, B. Lee* & R. Spontak n

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2016 journal article

Physical Microfabrication of Shape-Memory Polymer Systems via Bicomponent Fiber Spinning

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 37(22), 1837–1843.

By: S. Tallury n, B. Pourdeyhimi n, M. Pasquinelli n & R. Spontak n

Contributors: S. Tallury n, B. Pourdeyhimi n, M. Pasquinelli n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: bicomponent fibers; cold-draw; core-shell fibers; shape-memory polymers; thermoplastic elastomers
TL;DR: This work investigates the effects of fiber composition and cross-sectional geometry on both conventional and cold-draw shape memory, and reports surprisingly high levels of strain fixity and recovery that generally improve upon strain cycling. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2016 journal article

Tuning the performance of aqueous photovoltaic elastomer gels by solvent polarity and nanostructure development

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 55(1), 85–95.

By: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymer; dye-sensitized solar cell; elastomers; organic photovoltaic devices; photochemistry; photovoltaic elastomer gel; thermoplastic elastomer
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2016 journal article

Water-induced nanochannel networks in self-assembled block ionomers

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 108(10).

By: K. Mineart n, H. Al-Mohsin n, B. Lee n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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2015 journal article

Batching method and effects of formulation and mechanical loading on electrical conductivity of natural rubber composites filled with multi-wall carbon nanotube and carbon black

Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, 10(3), 883–893.

By: K. Hemkaew, C. Dechwayukul, P. Aiyarak, R. Spontak & W. Thongruang

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2015 journal article

Dual modes of self-assembly in superstrongly segregated bicomponent triblock copolymer melts

PHYSICAL REVIEW E, 91(1).

By: S. Woloszczuk*, K. Mineart n, R. Spontak n & M. Banaszak*

TL;DR: On-lattice Monte Carlo simulations are employed to examine the phase behavior of molecularly asymmetric A(1)BA(2) copolymers possessing chemically identical endblocks differing significantly in length, establishing the coupled molecular-asymmetry and incompatibility conditions under which micelles form, as well as the temperature dependence of their aggregation number. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 journal article

Film-Stabilizing Attributes of Polymeric Core-Shell Nanoparticles

ACS NANO, 9(8), 7940–7949.

author keywords: microgel particles; polymer thin film; nanolaminate; film stabilization; polymer coating; dewetting
TL;DR: Observations indicate that the present CSMG NP films are stabilized primarily by multidirectional penetration of relatively short, unentangled NP arms caused by NP layering, rather than by chain entanglement as in linear homopolymer thin films. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 journal article

Highly Flexible Aqueous Photovoltaic Elastomer Gels Derived from Sulfonated Block Ionomers

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, 5(8).

By: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n & R. Spontak n

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2015 journal article

Macromol. Rapid Commun. 5/2015

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 36(5), 421–421.

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Added: February 5, 2020

2014 journal article

Communication: Molecular-level insights into asymmetric triblock copolymers: Network and phase development

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 141(12).

TL;DR: This study uses several theoretical formalisms and simulation methods to examine the molecular-level characteristics accompanying this transformation, and shows that reported macroscopic-level transitions correspond to the onset of an equilibrium network. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Communication: Molecular-level insights into asymmetric triblock copolymers: Network and phase development (vol 141, 121103, 2014)

Tallury, S. S., Mineart, K. P., Woloszczuk, S., Williams, D. N., Thompson, R. B., Pasquinelli, M. A., … Spontak, R. J. (2014, October 28). JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, Vol. 141.

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2014 journal article

Dissipative particle dynamics of triblock copolymer melts: A midblock conformational study at moderate segregation

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 141(24).

By: S. Tallury n, R. Spontak n & M. Pasquinelli n

TL;DR: It is shown that midblock conformations can be sensitive to variations in chain length, molecular composition, and bead repulsion, and that a systematic investigation can be used to identify the onset of strong segregation where the presence of dangling and unsegregated fractions are minimal. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 journal article

Enhanced Electroactive Response of Unidirectional Elastomeric Composites with High-Dielectric-Constant Fibers

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 26(18), 2949–2953.

By: K. Subramani n, E. Cakmak n, R. Spontak n & T. Ghosh n

TL;DR: A fiber-elastomer composite design with a vastly improved and directional actuation response is proposed for dielectric elastomer actuators. (via Semantic Scholar)
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2014 journal article

Evolution of Homopolymer Thin-Film Instability on Surface-Anchored Diblock Copolymers Varying in Composition

LANGMUIR, 30(39), 11689–11695.

By: X. Cai n, J. Genzer n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: This study investigates the destabilization rate and mechanism of homopolystyrene films differing in thickness on top of poly(styrene-b-methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymer monolayers varying in chemical composition anchored to flat silica-like substrates to examine the effect of surface constitution on PS stability. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 journal article

Morphological Investigation of Midblock-Sulfonated Block Ionomers Prepared from Solvents Differing in Polarity

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 36(5), 432–438.

author keywords: block copolymers; electron tomography; ionomers; morphology; self-organization; polymer nanostructures
MeSH headings : Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Ions; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; Particle Size; Polymers / chemistry; Solvents / chemistry; Sulfones / chemistry; Surface Properties; Water / chemistry
TL;DR: Detailed 3D analysis of the morphological characteristics of midblock-sulfonated pentablock ionomers confirms the coexistence of hexagonally-packed nonpolar cylinders and lamellae, which facilitates the diffusion of ions and/or other polar species through the nanostructured medium. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 journal article

Toward the Development of a Versatile Functionalized Silicone Coating

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 6(24), 22544–22552.

By: A. Oezcam, R. Spontak n & J. Genzer n

author keywords: silicone elastomer; trichlorosilane; poly(vinylmethylsiloxane); poly(dimethylsiloxane); thiol-ene; functional silicone
TL;DR: umerous experimental probes, including optical microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, surface contact angle, ellipsometry, and nanoindentation are utilized to interrogate the physical and chemical characteristics of these PVMS-TCS coatings. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 journal article

Midblock-sulfonated triblock ionomers derived from a long-chain poly[styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene] triblock copolymer

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 1(10), 3430–3439.

By: P. Vargantwar n, M. Brannock n, K. Tauer* & R. Spontak n

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2013 journal article

Nanoscale distribution and segregation of midblock-selective co-penetrants in ABA triblock copolymer lamellae

RSC ADVANCES, 3(45), 22863–22867.

By: D. Piephoff n, K. Rasmussen* & R. Spontak n

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2013 journal article

Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Carbon Nanofibers as Soft Printable Sensors Exhibiting Strain-Reversible Piezoresistivity

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 23(44), 5536–5542.

By: H. Toprakci n, S. Kalanadhabhatla n, R. Spontak n & T. Ghosh n

author keywords: electronic textiles; piezoresistive nanocomposites; printable sensors; percolative elastomers; pervasive computing
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2013 journal article

Ultrastretchable, cyclable and recyclable 1- and 2-dimensional conductors based on physically cross-linked thermoplastic elastomer gels

SOFT MATTER, 9(32), 7695–7700.

By: K. Mineart n, Y. Lin n, S. Desai n, A. Krishnan n, R. Spontak n & M. Dickey n

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2012 journal article

Generation of functional PET microfibers through surface-initiated polymerization

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 22(12), 5855–5864.

By: A. Oezcam, K. Roskov n, R. Spontak n & J. Genzer n

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2012 journal article

Interfacial stabilization of bilayered nanolaminates by asymmetric block copolymers

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 100(10).

By: A. Gozen n, J. Genzer n & R. Spontak n

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2012 journal article

Macromol. Rapid Commun. 1/2012

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 33(1), 100–100.

By: P. Vargantwar n, K. Roskov n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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2012 journal article

Magnetic field-induced alignment of nanoparticles in electrospun microfibers

RSC ADVANCES, 2(11), 4603–4607.

By: K. Roskov n, J. Atkinson*, L. Bronstein* & R. Spontak n

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2012 journal article

Midblock sulfonation of a model long-chain poly(p-tert-butylstyrene-b-styrene-b-p-tert-butylstyrene) triblock copolymer

Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22(48), 25262.

By: P. Vargantwar n, M. Brannock n, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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2012 journal article

Modification of Melt-Spun Isotactic Polypropylene and Poly(lactic acid) Bicomponent Filaments with a Premade Block Copolymer

MACROMOLECULES, 45(2), 913–925.

By: S. Arvidson n, K. Roskov n, J. Pate n, R. Spontak n, S. Khan n & R. Gorga n

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2012 journal article

Monte-carlo simulations of the order-disorder transition depression in ABA triblock copolymers with a short terminal block

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 51(5), 343–348.

By: S. Woloszczuk*, M. Banaszak* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: diblock copolymers; phase separation; molecular modeling; Monte Carlo simulation
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2012 journal article

Prestrain-Free Dielectric Elastomers Based on Acrylic Thermoplastic Elastomer Gels: A Morphological and (Electro)Mechanical Property Study

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 22(10), 2100–2113.

By: P. Vargantwar n, A. Oezcam, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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2012 journal article

Responsive PET Nano/Microfibers via Surface-Initiated Polymerization

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 4(1), 59–64.

By: A. Ozcam n, K. Roskov n, J. Genzer n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: electrospinning; polymer brush; poly(ethylene terephthalate); responsive polymer; surface functionalization
MeSH headings : Acrylamides / chemistry; Acrylic Resins; Nanofibers / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Polyethylene Terephthalates; Polymerization; Polymers / chemical synthesis; Polymers / chemistry
TL;DR: Water contact-angle measurements conducted at temperatures below and above the lower critical solution temperature of PNIPAAm, coupled with adsorption of Au nanoparticles from aqueous suspension, demonstrate that the brushes retain their reversible thermoresponsive nature, thereby making PNipAAm-functionalized PET microfibers suitable for filtration media, tissue scaffolds, delivery vehicles, and sensors requiring robust microf fibers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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2012 journal article

Ternary Phase Behavior of a Triblock Copolymer in the Presence of an Endblock-Selective Homopolymer and a Midblock-Selective Oil

MACROMOLECULES, 45(15), 6056–6067.

By: A. Krishnan*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak*

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2012 journal article

Thermorheological behavior of coexisting physical networks: combining SAFIN and SAMIN organogels

Soft Matter, 8(48), 12025.

By: A. Krishnan n, P. Vargantwar n & R. Spontak n

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2011 journal article

(Electro)mechanical behavior of selectively solvated diblock/triblock copolymer blends

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 99(24).

By: P. Vargantwar n, S. Brelander n, A. Krishnan n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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2011 journal article

Block copolymer self-organization vs. interfacial modification in bilayered thin-film laminates

SOFT MATTER, 7(7), 3268–3272.

By: A. Gozen n, J. Zhou*, K. Roskov n, A. Shi*, J. Genzer n & R. Spontak n

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2011 article

Deviation from time-composition equivalence in polymer solutions with selective cosolvents

Krishnan, A. S., & Spontak, R. J. (2011, December). AIP ADVANCES, Vol. 1.

By: A. Krishnan n & R. Spontak n

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2011 journal article

Electroactuation of Solvated Triblock Copolymer Dielectric Elastomers: Decoupling the Roles of Mechanical Prestrain and Specimen Thickness

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 49(22), 1569–1582.

By: A. Krishnan n, P. Vargantwar n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: biaxiality; block copolymers; dielectric properties; films; gels; mechanical properties; micelles; modulus; self-assembly; stimuli-responsive polymers
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2011 journal article

Enhanced Biomimetic Performance of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Actuators Prepared with Nanostructured Block Ionomers

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 33(1), 61–68.

By: P. Vargantwar n, K. Roskov n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block ionomer; electroactive polymer; ionic polymer-metal composite; ion transport; polyelectrolyte; stimulti-responsive polymer
MeSH headings : Biomimetics; Electric Capacitance; Metals / chemistry; Nanostructures / chemistry; Polymers / chemical synthesis; Polymers / chemistry
TL;DR: The maximum bending actuation measured from IPMCs prepared with different solvents is at least comparable, but is often superior, to that reported for conventional IPMCs, without evidence of back relaxation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2011 journal article

Exceptional versatility of solvated block copolymer/ionomer networks as electroactive polymers

SOFT MATTER, 7(5), 1651–1655.

By: P. Vargantwar n, R. Shankar n, A. Krishnan n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2011 journal article

Factors affecting time-composition equivalence in ternary block copolymer/cosolvent systems

SOFT MATTER, 8(5), 1334–1343.

By: A. Krishnan n & R. Spontak n

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2011 journal article

Long-Range Alignment of Gold Nanorods in Electrospun Polymer Nano/Microfibers

Langmuir, 27(23), 13965–13969.

By: K. Roskov n, K. Kozek n, W. Wu n, R. Chhetri*, A. Oldenburg*, R. Spontak n, J. Tracy n

Contributors: K. Roskov n, K. Kozek n, W. Wu n, R. Chhetri*, A. Oldenburg*, R. Spontak n, J. Tracy n

MeSH headings : Algorithms; Gold / chemistry; Nanofibers / chemistry; Nanotubes / chemistry; Particle Size; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Surface Properties
TL;DR: Optical absorbance spectroscopy measurements reveal that the longitudinal surface plasmon resonance bands of the aligned GNRs depend on the polarization angle and that maximum extinction occurs when the polarization is parallel to n. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 14, 2018

2011 journal article

Selectively solvated triblock copolymer networks under biaxial strain

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 99(10).

By: A. Krishnan n, J. Zanten n, S. Seifert n, B. Lee n & R. Spontak n

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2010 journal article

Controlling the phase behavior of block copolymers via sequential block growth

POLYMER, 51(23), 5304–5308.

By: A. Gozen n, M. Gaines n, M. Hamersky*, P. Maniadis*, K. Rasmussen*, S. Smith*, R. Spontak n

author keywords: Block copolymer; Phase behavior; Mean-field theory
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2010 journal article

Cosolvent-regulated time-composition rheological equivalence in block copolymer solutions

SOFT MATTER, 6(18), 4331–4334.

By: A. Krishnan n, S. Seifert*, B. Lee*, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

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2010 patent

Nano-and micro-cellular foamed thin-walled material, and processes and apparatuses for making the same

By: J. DeSimone, S. Siripurapu, S. Khan, R. Spontak & J. Royer

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2010 journal article

Nanoparticle Network Formation in Nanostructured and Disordered Block Copolymer Matrices

NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS, 5(10), 1712–1718.

By: M. Gaines n, S. Smith*, J. Samseth*, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Block copolymer; Colloidal network; Nanostructured polymer; Nanocomposite; Silica; Nanoparticles; Fumed silica; Colloidal silica
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Added: August 6, 2018

2010 review

Transmission Electron Microtomography and Polymer Nanostructures

[Review of ]. MACROMOLECULES, 43(4), 1675–1688.

By: H. Jinnai*, R. Spontak n & T. Nishi*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2009 journal article

Bi-directional Kirkendall Effect in Coaxial Microtuble Nanolaminate Assemblies Fabricated by Atomic Layer Deposition

ACS NANO, 3(3), 546–554.

By: Q. Peng*, X. Sun, J. Spagnola n, C. Saquing*, S. Khan*, R. Spontak n, G. Parsons*

Contributors: Q. Peng*, X. Sun, J. Spagnola n, C. Saquing*, S. Khan*, R. Spontak n, G. Parsons*

author keywords: atomic layer deposition; electrospinning; aluminum oxide; zinc oxide; Kirkendall effect; tube-in-tube; microtube
TL;DR: Low-temperature atomic layer deposition of Al2O3 and ZnO enables the fabrication of complex coaxial multilayered microtubes with precise control of the starting film thicknesses and relative composition. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2009 journal article

Mechanical and actuation behavior of electroactive nanostructured polymers

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL, 151(1), 46–52.

By: R. Shankar n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: Electroactive nanostructured polymer; Compressive modulus; Blocking stress
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2009 journal article

Modification of PET surfaces with self-assembled monolayers of organosilane precursors

JOURNAL OF ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY AND RELATED PHENOMENA, 172(1-3), 95–103.

By: A. Ozcam n, K. Efimenko n, C. Jaye*, R. Spontak n, D. Fischer* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET); Ultraviolet/ozone (UVO); Polymer surface modification; SAM; NEXAFS
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2008 journal article

Autophobicity-driven surface segregation and patterning of core-shell microgel nanoparticles

NANO LETTERS, 8(9), 3010–3016.

By: B. Wei n, P. Gurr n, A. Gozen n, A. Blencowe n, D. Solomon n, G. Qiao n, R. Spontak n, J. Genzer n

MeSH headings : Micelles; Microscopy, Atomic Force; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; Nanoparticles
TL;DR: This study explores the behavior of CSMG nanoparticles comprising a poly(methyl methacrylate) shell in molten PMMA thin films and finds that the autophobicity between the densely packed, short PMMA arms of the CSMG shell and the long PMMA chains in the matrix, the nanoparticles migrate to the film surface. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2008 journal article

Competitive hydrogen-bonding in polymer solutions with mixed solvents

SOFT MATTER, 5(2), 304–307.

By: R. Shankar n, R. Klossner n, J. Weaver n, T. Koga*, J. Zanten n, W. Krause n, C. Colina*, F. Tanaka*, R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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2008 journal article

Extended chemical crosslinking of a thermoplastic polyimide: Macroscopic and microscopic property development

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 29(17), 1461–1466.

By: C. Aberg n, A. Ozcam n, J. Majikes n, M. Seyam n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: barrier; calorimetry; crosslinking; networks; polyimides
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2008 journal article

Field-driven surface segregation of biofunctional species on electrospun PMMA/PEO microfibers

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 29(17), 1455–1460.

By: X. Sun n, L. Nobles n, H. Boerner & R. Spontak n

author keywords: fibers; functionalization of polymers; peptides; surfaces; toughness
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the peptide segment of a polymer-peptide conjugate can be selectively driven to the surface of polymer nano/microfibers during electrospinning due to contrast in polarizability. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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2008 journal article

In situ Growth of Pd Nanoparticles in Crosslinked Polymer Matrices

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 29(24), 1926–1931.

By: C. Aberg n, M. Seyam n, S. Lassell n, L. Bronstein* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: crosslinking; electron microscopy; membranes; nanoparticles; networks
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2008 journal article

Nanoparticle-regulated phase behavior of ordered block copolymers

SOFT MATTER, 4(8), 1609–1612.

TL;DR: Experimental observations of a nanostructured diblockCopolymer containing inorganic nanoparticles confirm that nanoparticle size and selectivity can likewise stabilize the copolymer nanostructure by increasing its order-disorder transition temperature. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2008 review

Thermodynamics and kinetic processes of polymer blends and block copolymers in the presence of pressurized carbon dioxide

[Review of ]. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 20(5), 879–898.

By: T. Walker*, D. Frankowski n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 review

Transmission electron microtomography in polymer research

[Review of ]. POLYMER, 50(5), 1067–1087.

By: H. Jinnai* & R. Spontal

author keywords: 3D imaging; Transmission electron microtomography; 3D digital image analysis; Block copolymers; Microphase-separated structures; Bicontinuous structures
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Triblock copolymer organogels as high-performance dielectric elastomers

MACROMOLECULES, 41(16), 6100–6109.

By: R. Shankar n, A. Krishnan n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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2007 journal article

Atomic layer deposition on electrospun polymer fibers as a direct route to Al2O3 microtubes with precise wall thickness control

NANO LETTERS, 7(3), 719–722.

By: Q. Peng n, X. Sun n, J. Spagnola n, G. Hyde n, R. Spontak n & G. Parsons n

Contributors: Q. Peng n, X. Sun n, J. Spagnola n, G. Hyde n, R. Spontak n & G. Parsons n

TL;DR: Atomic layer deposition of Al2O3 on electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) microfiber templates is demonstrated as an effective and robust strategy by which to fabricate long and uniform metal-oxide microtubes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
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2007 journal article

Chain-scission-induced intercalation as a facile route to polymer nanocomposites

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 19(9), 1286-+.

By: D. Frankowski n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

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2007 review

Dielectric elastomers as next-generation polymeric actuators

[Review of ]. SOFT MATTER, 3(9), 1116–1129.

By: R. Shankar n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: An overview of various EAPs in terms of their operational mechanisms, uses and shortcomings, as well as a detailed account of dielectric elastomers as next-generation actuators are provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2007 journal article

Electroactive nanostructured polymers as tunable actuators

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 19(17), 2218-+.

By: R. Shankar n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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2007 journal article

Electromechanical response of nanostructured polymer systems with no mechanical pre-strain

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 28(10), 1142–1147.

By: R. Shankar n, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: actuator; block copolymers; EAP; electroactive; electroelastomer; micelles
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2007 journal article

Field-driven biofunctionalization of polymer fiber surfaces during electrospinning

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 19(1), 87-+.

By: X. Sun n, R. Shankar n, H. Boerner, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

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2007 journal article

Growth and crystallization of metal-containing block copolymer nanotubes in a selective solvent

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 19(17), 2279-+.

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2007 journal article

Inside Front Cover: Field-Driven Biofunctionalization of Polymer Fiber Surfaces during Electrospinning (Adv. Mater. 1/2007)

Advanced Materials, 19(1), NA-NA.

By: X. Sun n, R. Shankar n, H. Börner*, T. Ghosh n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: Surface-biofunctionalized synthetic polymer fibers composed of a fiber-forming host polymer and an oligopeptide conjugate can be prepared from electrospinning, report Spontak and co-workers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2007 journal article

Morphological development and rheological changes of phenoxy/SAN blends during in-situ polymerization

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 45(18), 2614–2619.

By: Q. Guo*, P. Arends*, R. Thomann*, R. Spontak n & W. Gronski*

author keywords: blends; in-situ polymerization; morphology; polymer blends; rheology
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2007 journal article

Stability of organically modified montmorillonites and their polystyrene nanocomposites after prolonged thermal treatment

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 19(11), 2757–2767.

By: D. Frankowski n, M. Capracotta n, J. Martin n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

Contributors: D. Frankowski n, M. Capracotta n, J. Martin n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
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2007 journal article

Supramolecular nanomimetics: Replication of micelles, viruses, and other naturally occurring nanoscale objects

SMALL, 3(5), 845–849.

By: B. Maynor*, I. LaRue*, Z. Hu*, J. Rolland*, A. Pandya*, Q. Fu*, J. Liu*, R. Spontak n ...

author keywords: carbon nanotubes; molding; replication; supramolecular chemistry
MeSH headings : Biomimetic Materials / chemistry; Biomimetics / methods; Crystallization / methods; Ethers / chemistry; Fluorocarbons / chemistry; Macromolecular Substances / chemistry; Materials Testing; Micelles; Molecular Conformation; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanostructures / ultrastructure; Nanotechnology / methods; Particle Size; Surface Properties; Viruses / chemistry; Viruses / ultrastructure
TL;DR: A nanofabrication method that is able to reproduce shapes normally associated with self-assembly using robust nanoscale replication methods, thereby combining the morphological sophistication of the natural world with the scalable processing technologies associated with lithography is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2006 journal article

3D nanometer-scale study of coexisting bicontinuous morphologies in a block copolymer/homopolymer blend

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 27(17), 1424–1429.

author keywords: bicontinuous networks; block copolymers; phase separation; simulations; TEM
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2006 journal article

Front Cover: Macromol. Rapid Commun. 17/2006

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 27(17), 1401–1401.

By: H. Jinnai*, H. Hasegawa n, Y. Nishikawa*, G. Sevink*, M. Braunfeld*, D. Agard*, R. Spontak n

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2006 journal article

Mixed protein mends composed of gelatin and bombyx mori silk fibroin: Effects of so solvent-induced crystallization and composition

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 7(3), 728–735.

By: E. Gil n, D. Frankowski n, M. Bowman n, A. Gozen n, S. Hudson n & R. Spontak n

MeSH headings : Animals; Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Bombyx; Crystallization; Fibroins / chemistry; Gelatin / chemistry; Hydrogels / chemistry; Macromolecular Substances / chemistry; Molecular Conformation; Proteins / chemistry; Silk / chemistry; Solvents / chemistry
TL;DR: The present study establishes the foundation for future research into thermally responsive G/SF bioconjugates by preserving a support scaffold above the G helix-to-coil transition temperature, which can be used to stabilize G-based hydrogels for biomaterial and pharmaceutical purposes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2006 journal article

Molecularly asymmetric triblock copolymers as a single-molecule route to ordered bidisperse polymer brushes

LANGMUIR, 22(15), 6465–6468.

By: S. Smith n, M. Hamersky n, M. Bowman n, K. Rasmussen n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: The conditions signaling the formation of bidisperse brushes in ordered block copolymers are investigated as an A(2) block is progressively grown onto an A (1)B diblock copolymer to form a series of molecularly asymmetric, isomorphic A(1)BA( 2) triblockCopolymers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2006 journal article

Selectivity- and size-induced segregation of molecular and nanoscale species in microphase-ordered triblock copolymers

NANO LETTERS, 6(9), 2115–2120.

By: R. Spontak n, R. Shankar n, M. Bowman n, A. Krishnan n, M. Hamersky n, J. Samseth n, M. Bockstaller n, K. Rasmussen n

TL;DR: A self-consistent field theoretical approach is used to quantitatively evaluate the segregation and interfacial excess of low-molar-mass and nanoscale species in ordered triblock copolymers as functions of block selectivity and inclusion size, and the predictions are found to agree with the morphology observed in a model triblockCopolymer/nanoparticle composite, demonstrating the generality of this approach. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2006 article

Silk fibroin membranes from solvent-crystallized silk fibroin/gelatin blends: Effects of blend and solvent composition

Gil, E. S., Frankowski, D. J., Hudson, S. M., & Spontak, R. J. (2007, April). MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-BIOMIMETIC AND SUPRAMOLECULAR SYSTEMS, Vol. 27, pp. 426–431.

By: E. Gil n, D. Frankowski n, S. Hudson n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: silk fibroin; gelatin; biomacromolecules; membranes; protein blends; bioconjugates
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2006 journal article

Transmission Electron Microtomography (TEMT) of Nanostructured Polymers under Dynamically Evolving Conditions

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 12(S02), 182–183.

By: R. Spontak n, M. Braunfeld*, D. Agard* & H. Jinnai*

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2006 journal article

Tunable instability mechanisms of polymer thin films by molecular self-assembly

LANGMUIR, 22(21), 8642–8645.

By: B. Wei n, P. Lam n, M. Braunfeld n, D. Agard n, J. Genzer n & R. Spontak n

MeSH headings : Microscopy, Atomic Force; Polymethyl Methacrylate / chemistry; Polystyrenes / chemistry
TL;DR: Incorporation of a block copolymer into a thin polymer film is observed to alter both the rate and mechanism by which the film dewets from an immiscible polymer substrate. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2005 journal article

Controlled foaming of polymer films through restricted surface diffusion and the addition of nanosilica particles or CO2-philic surfactants

MACROMOLECULES, 38(6), 2271–2280.

By: S. Siripurapu n, J. DeSimone n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2005 journal article

Effect of beta-sheet crystals on the thermal and rheological behavior of protein-based hydrogels derived from gelatin and silk fibroin

MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE, 5(8), 702–709.

By: E. Gil n, R. Spontak n & S. Hudson n

author keywords: gelatin; helix-coil transition; hydrogels; polymer network; silk fibroin
MeSH headings : Animals; Bombyx / chemistry; Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Fibroins / chemistry; Gelatin / chemistry; Hot Temperature; Hydrogels / chemistry; Insect Proteins / chemistry; Protein Structure, Secondary; Swine
TL;DR: The temperature-dependent elastic modulus across the G helix-coil transition is reversible, indicating that the conformational change in G can be used in stabilized G/SF hydrogels to induce thermally triggered encapsulant release. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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2005 journal article

Low-temperature reactive coupling at polymer–polymer interfaces facilitated by supercritical CO2

Polymer, 46(23), 10173–10179.

author keywords: polymer bends; reactive compatibilization; supercritical fluids
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2005 journal article

Phase behavior of triblock copolymers varying in molecular asymmetry

PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 95(16).

By: M. Hamersky*, S. Smith*, A. Gozen n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: Dynamic rheological measurements show that the order-disorder transition (ODT) temperatures of two copolymer series differing in composition and molecular weight decrease when the A(2) block is short relative to the A (1) block, and then increase as the length of the A-2 block is increased further. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2005 journal article

Property and Morphology Development in Nanocomposite Thermoplastic Elastomer Gels

Langmuir, 21(7), 3106–3115.

By: G. van Maanen n, S. Seeley n, M. Capracotta n, S. White n, R. Bukovnik n, J. Hartmann n, J. Martin n, R. Spontak n

Contributors: G. Van Maanen n, S. Seeley n, M. Capracotta n, S. White n, R. Bukovnik n, J. Hartmann n, J. Martin n, R. Spontak n

TL;DR: This work investigates the effect of several network-forming nanoscale modifiers-two different silica nanoparticles, three different nanoclays, and a multiwalled carbon nanotube-on the property and morphology development of a TPEG prepared from a microphase-ordered poly(styrene-b-(ethylene-co-butylene)-b-styrene) (SEBS) triblock copolymer imbibed with an EB-compatible aliphatic mineral oil. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2005 journal article

Swelling behavior and morphological evolution of mixed gelatin/silk fibroin hydrogels

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 6(6), 3079–3087.

By: E. Gil n, D. Frankowski n, R. Spontak n & S. Hudson n

MeSH headings : Animals; Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Bombyx; Crystallization; Fibroins / chemistry; Gelatin / chemistry; Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry; Hydrogels / chemistry; Kinetics; Macromolecular Substances / chemistry; Methanol / chemistry; Methanol / pharmacology; Microscopy, Electron; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Protein Structure, Secondary; Silk / chemistry; Temperature; Time Factors; Water / chemistry
TL;DR: This work investigates the swelling and protein release kinetics of G/SF hydrogels varying in composition at temperatures below and above the G h-->c transition and dictates the efficacy of these novel materials as stimuli-responsive delivery vehicles. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2005 journal article

Transmission Electron Microtomography (TEMT) of Nanostructured Polymers and Polymer Nanocomposites

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 11(S02).

By: R. Spontak n, A. Gozen n, M. Braunfeld* & D. Agard*

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2005 journal article

Tunable CO2 transport through mixed polyether membranes

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 251(1-2), 51–57.

By: N. Patel n, M. Hunt n, S. Lin-Gibson*, S. Bencherif* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: polyether; gas-separation membrane; reverse selectivity
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2004 book review

Book review: Block Copolymers. Synthetic Strategies, Physical Properties, and Applications. By Nikos Hadjichristidis, Stergios Pispas, and George A. Floudas.

[Review of Block Copolymers. Synthetic Strategies, Physical Properties, and Applications, by N. Hadjichristidis, S. Pispas, & G. A. Floudas]. Advanced Materials, 16(4), 367–368.

By: R. Spontak*

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Added: December 27, 2020

2004 journal article

Cover Picture: Macromol. Chem. Phys. 18/2004

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 205(18), 2381–2381.

By: D. Frankowski n, S. Fournier-Bidoz*, I. Manners n, G. Ozin*, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

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2004 journal article

Dewetting behavior of a block copolymer/homopolymer thin film on an immiscible homopolymer substrate

LANGMUIR, 20(20), 8659–8667.

By: B. Wei n, J. Genzer n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: Transmission electron microscopy reveals the morphological characteristics of dewetted PS/SM films as functions of film thickness and SM concentration, as evidenced by measurably different dewetting rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2004 journal article

Dewetting of star nanogel/homopolymer blends from an immiscible homopolymer substrate

MACROMOLECULES, 37(21), 7857–7860.

By: B. Wei n, P. Gurr n, J. Genzer n, G. Qiao n, D. Solomon n & R. Spontak n

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2004 journal article

Effects of pressure and nanoparticle functionality on CO2-selective nanocomposites derived from crosslinked poly(ethylene glycol)

MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, 205(18), 2409–2419.

By: N. Patel n, J. Zielinski*, J. Samseth* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: gas permeation; membranes; nanocomposites; networks; poly(ethylene glycol)
TL;DR: Results from swelling and sorption kinetics confirm that both penetrant diffusivity and solubility increase with increasing PEGda chain length and decreasing network density, and Methacrylate- terminated FS nanoparticles are more effective in improving rheological properties and retaining high CO 2 selectivity than hydroxyl-terminated nanoparticles of comparable size. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2004 journal article

Formation of dispersed nanostructures from poly(ferrocenyldimethylsilane-b-dimethylsiloxane) nanotubes upon exposure to supercritical carbon dioxide

LANGMUIR, 20(21), 9304–9314.

By: D. Frankowski n, J. Raez n, I. Manners n, M. Winnik n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

MeSH headings : Carbon Dioxide / chemistry; Ferrous Compounds / chemistry; Molecular Conformation; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanotubes / chemistry; Organosilicon Compounds / chemistry; Particle Size; Pressure; Siloxanes / chemistry; Surface Properties
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2004 journal article

Gas-transport and thermal properties of a microphase-ordered poly(styrene-b-ethylene oxide-b-styrene) triblock copolymer and its blends with poly(ethylene glycol)

MACROMOLECULES, 37(8), 2829–2838.

By: N. Patel n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2004 journal article

Highly CO2-permeable and -selective membranes derived from crossfinked poly(ethylene glycol) and its nanocomposites

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 14(7), 699–707.

By: N. Patel n, A. Miller n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2004 journal article

Low-temperature, surface-mediated foaming of polymer films

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 16(12), 989-+.

By: S. Siripurapu n, J. DeSimone n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2004 journal article

Mesoblends of polyether block copolymers with poly(ethylene glycol)

MACROMOLECULES, 37(4), 1394–1402.

By: N. Patel n & R. Spontak n

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2004 patent

Methods of making foamed materials of blended thermoplastic polymers using carbon dioxide

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

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2004 journal article

Morphological, mechanical and gas-transport characteristics of crosslinked poly(propylene glycol): homopolymers, nanocomposites and blends

POLYMER, 45(17), 5941–5950.

By: N. Patel n, C. Aberg n, A. Sanchez n, M. Capracotta n, J. Martin n & R. Spontak n

Contributors: N. Patel n, C. Aberg n, A. Sanchez n, M. Capracotta n, J. Martin n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: reverse-selective; polymer membrane; nanocomposite
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
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2004 journal article

Platinum nanoparticles generated in functionality-enhanced reaction media based on polyoctadecylsiloxane with long-chain functional modifiers

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 108(20), 6175–6185.

By: E. Shtykova*, D. Svergun*, D. Chernyshov*, I. Khotina*, P. Valetsky*, R. Spontak*, L. Bronstein*

TL;DR: Transmission electron microscopy reveals that relatively monodisperse Pt nanoparticles measuring approximately 1 nm in diameter are located along the siloxy bilayers, whereas anomalous SAXS further indicates that nanoparticles form aggregates of comparable size to d within the PODS double layers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2004 journal article

Redox-active organometallic vesicles: Aqueous self-assembly of a diblock copolymer with a hydrophilic polyferrocenylsilane polyelectrolyte block

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 43(10), 1260–1264.

By: K. Power-Billard*, R. Spontak n & I. Manners*

author keywords: block copolymers; liposomes; nanostructures; ring-opening polymerization; self-assembly
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2004 journal article

Structure and catalytic properties of Pt-modified hyper-cross-linked polystyrene exhibiting hierarchical porosity

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 108(47), 18234–18242.

By: L. Bronstein n, G. Goerigk n, M. Kostylev n, M. Pink n, I. Khotina n, P. Valetsky n, V. Matveeva n, E. Sulman n ...

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2004 journal article

Surface-constrained foaming of polymer thin films with supercritical carbon dioxide

MACROMOLECULES, 37(26), 9872–9879.

By: S. Siripurapu n, J. Coughlan n, R. Spontak n & S. Khan n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

Thermodynamics of poly(dimethylsiloxane)/poly(ethylmethylsiloxane) (PDMS/PEMS) blends in the presence of high-pressure CO2

MACROMOLECULES, 37(7), 2588–2595.

By: T. Walker n, C. Colina n, K. Gubbins n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2004 journal article

Tunable microcellular morphologies from poly (ferrocenylsilane) ceramic precursors foamed in supercritical CO(2)

MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, 205(18), 2398–2408.

By: D. Frankowski n, S. Fournier-Bidoz*, I. Manners n, G. Ozin*, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: ceramic precursors; CO(2); foams; heteroatom-containing polymers; morphology
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Composite electrolytes from self-assembled colloidal networks

Walls, H. J., Riley, M. W., Fedkiw, P. S., Spontak, R. J., Baker, G. L., & Khan, S. A. (2003, June 30). ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, Vol. 48, pp. 2071–2077.

By: H. Walls n, M. Riley n, P. Fedkiw n, R. Spontak n, G. Baker* & S. Khan n

author keywords: composite electrolytes; colloidal networks; oligomers
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2003 journal article

Controlled synthesis of novel metalated poly(aminohexyl)-(aminopropyl)silsesquioxane colloids

LANGMUIR, 19(17), 7071–7083.

By: L. Bronstein*, C. Linton*, R. Karlinsey*, E. Ashcraft*, B. Stein*, D. Svergun*, M. Kozin*, I. Khotina* ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2003 journal article

Effects of composition and matrix polarity on network development in organogels of poly(ethylene glycol) and dibenzylidene sorbitol

LANGMUIR, 19(15), 6004–6013.

By: E. Wilder n, C. Hall n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2003 journal article

Highly CO2-permeable and selective polymer nanocomposite membranes

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 15(9), 729–733.

By: N. Patel n, A. Miller n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2003 journal article

Influence of polymer conformation on the shear modulus and morphology of polyallylamine and poly(alpha-L-lysine) hydrogels

MACROMOLECULES, 36(16), 6189–6201.

By: E. Oliveira n, S. Hirsch n, R. Spontak n & S. Gehrke n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2003 journal article

Nanocomposite electrolytes with fumed silica and hectorite clay networks: Passive versus active fillers

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 13(9), 710–717.

By: H. Walls n, M. Riley n, R. Singhal n, R. Spontak n, P. Fedkiw n & S. Khan*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2003 journal article

Nanofibrillar networks in poly(ethyl methacrylate) and its silica nanocomposites

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 107(42), 11633–11642.

By: E. Wilder n, M. Braunfeld n, H. Jinnai n, C. Hall n, D. Agard n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2003 journal article

Phase behavior of poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(vinylidene fluoride) blends in the presence of high-pressure carbon dioxide

MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, 204(17), 2064–2077.

By: T. Walker n, Y. Melnichenko*, G. Wignall*, J. Lin* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: blends; high-pressure CO2; phase miscibility; SAXS
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2003 journal article

Phase behavior of poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(vinylidene fluoride) blends with and without high-pressure CO2

MACROMOLECULES, 36(12), 4245–4249.

By: T. Walker n, Y. Melnichenko n, G. Wignall n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2003 journal article

Physical organogels composed of amphiphilic block copolymers and 1,3 : 2,4-dibenzylidene-D-sorbitol

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 267(2), 509–518.

By: E. Wilder n, C. Hall n & R. Spontak n

MeSH headings : Carbohydrate Conformation; Gels / chemical synthesis; Gels / chemistry; Hydrogen Bonding; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Polymers / chemistry; Pressure; Propylene Glycols / chemistry; Sorbitol / analogs & derivatives; Sorbitol / chemistry; Surface Properties; Temperature
TL;DR: Dynamic rheological measurements reveal that the resultant gels are thermoreversible, exhibiting a maximum in the elastic modulus (G') at temperatures near the gel dissolution and formation temperatures. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2003 journal article

Solvent-facilitated homopolymer sorption in swollen block copolymer matrices

MACROMOLECULES, 36(9), 3206–3209.

By: J. Stevens n, W. Thongruang n, N. Patel n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2003 journal article

Synthesis, characterization, and direct observation of star microgels

MACROMOLECULES, 36(15), 5650–5654.

By: P. Gurr, G. Qiao, D. Solomon, S. Harton & R. Spontak*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2003 journal article

The molecular structure and intermolecular interactions of 1,3: 2,4-dibenzylidene-D-sorbitol

Molecular Physics, 101(19), 3017–3027.

By: E. Wilder, R. Spontak & C. Hall

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2003 journal article

The molecular structure and intermolecular interactions of 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidene-D-sorbitol

Molecular Physics, 101(19), 3017–3027.

By: E. Wilder, R. Spontak n & C. Hall*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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Added: September 6, 2020

2002 journal article

ABA triblock copolymer gels modified with an A-compatible semicrystalline homopolymer

LANGMUIR, 18(22), 8266–8270.

By: T. Walker n, J. Semler n, D. Leonard n, G. Maanen n, R. Bukovnik n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2002 journal article

Block copolymer/homopolymer mesoblends: Preparation and characterization

MACROMOLECULES, 35(6), 2268–2276.

By: R. Roberge n, N. Patel n, S. White n, W. Thongruang n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

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2002 journal article

Bridged double percolation in conductive polymer composites: an electrical conductivity, morphology and mechanical property study

POLYMER, 43(13), 3717–3725.

By: W. Thongruang n, R. Spontak n & C. Balik n

author keywords: polyethylene; conductive polymer composites; graphite
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2002 journal article

Correlated electrical conductivity and mechanical property analysis of high-density polyethylene filled with graphite and carbon fiber

POLYMER, 43(8), 2279–2286.

By: W. Thongruang n, R. Spontak n & C. Balik n

author keywords: high-density polyethylene; polymer composite; electrical conductivity
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2002 journal article

Gel network development inn AB, ABA, and AB/ABA block copolymer solutions inn a selective solvent

Polymer Gels: Fundamentals and Applications, 833, 248–261.

By: E. Wilder n, S. White*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

Ed(s): P. H. B. Bohidar & Y. Osada

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2002 journal article

Generation of microcellular foams of PVDF and its blends using supercritical carbon dioxide in a continuous process

POLYMER, 43(20), 5511–5520.

By: S. Siripurapu n, Y. Gay n, . Royer n, J. DeSimone n, R. Spontak n & S. Khan n

author keywords: supercritical carbon dioxide; microcellular foam; polymer blends
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2002 journal article

Hydrophobically modified associative polymer solutions: Rheology and microstructure in the presence of nonionic surfactants

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 41(25), 6425–6435.

By: R. English n, J. Laurer n, R. Spontak n & S. Khan n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2002 patent

Method of making foamed materialsUSing surfactants and carbon dioxide

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

By: J. DeSimone, S. Khan, J. Royer, R. Spontak & T. Walker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Microphase-Separated Block Copolymers Comprising Low Surface Energy Fluorinated Blocks and Hydrophilic Blocks:  Synthesis and Characterization

Macromolecules, 35(9), 3697–3707.

By: M. Arnold n, K. Nagai n, R. Spontak n, B. Freeman n, D. Leroux n, D. Betts n, J. Desimone n, F. Digiano n ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
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2002 journal article

Multiscale dewetting of low-molecular-weight block copolymer ultrathin films

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 23(3), 205–209.

By: D. Leonard n, P. Russell n, S. Smith* & R. Spontak*

author keywords: block copolymers; surface dewetting; surface patterns; thin films
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2002 journal article

Sorption, transport, and structural evidence for enhanced free volume in poly(4-methyl-2-pentyne)/fumed silica nanocomposite membranes

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 15(1), 109–123.

By: T. Merkel*, B. Freeman*, R. Spontak n, Z. He*, I. Pinnau*, P. Meakin*, A. Hill*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2002 journal article

Synthesis of metal-loaded poly(aminohexyl)(aminopropyl)silsesquioxane colloids and their self-organization into dendrites

NANO LETTERS, 2(8), 873–876.

By: L. Bronstein n, C. Linton n, R. Karlinsey n, B. Stein n, D. Svergun n, J. Zwanziger n, R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2002 journal article

Temperature-dependent property development in hydrogels derived from hydroxypropylcellulose

POLYMER, 43(1), 123–129.

By: S. Hirsch n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: hydrogels; hydroxypropylcellulose; temperature-induced phase separation
TL;DR: The modified temperature-induced phase separation (TIPS) protocol is employed to generate nonporous and microporous HPC hydrogels crosslinked at different temperatures, and the dynamic mechanical properties and swelling capacities of these hydrogel capacities are reported as functions of crosslinking temperature. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2002 journal article

Topological coarsening of low-molecular-weight block copolymer ultrathin films by environmental AFM

POLYMER, 43(25), 6719–6726.

By: D. Leonard n, R. Spontak n, S. Smith* & P. Russell n

author keywords: block copolymer; polymer dewetting; order-disorder transition
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2002 journal article

Topological similarity of sponge-like bicontinuous morphologies differing in length scale

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 14(22), 1615–1618.

By: H. Jinnai*, Y. Nishikawa*, M. Ito*, S. Smith*, D. Agard* & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2002 journal article

Ultrapermeable, reverse-selective nanocomposite membranes

SCIENCE, 296(5567), 519–522.

By: T. Merkel*, B. Freeman*, R. Spontak n, Z. He*, I. Pinnau*, P. Meakin*, A. Hill*

TL;DR: It is discovered that physical dispersion of nonporous, nanoscale, fumed silica particles in glassy amorphous poly(4-methyl-2-pentyne) simultaneously and surprisingly enhances both membrane permeability and selectivity for large organic molecules over small permanent gases. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2002 journal article

Volume-exclusion effects in polyethylene blends filled with carbon black, graphite, or carbon fiber

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 40(10), 1013–1025.

By: W. Thongruang n, C. Balik n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: high-density polyethylene (HDPE); ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene; (UHMWPE); polymer composite; percolation threshold; conductivity; viscoelasticity; blends; composites; fillers; mechanical properties; polyethylene (PE); thermal properties
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2001 journal article

Anomalous phase inversion in polymer blends prepared by cryogenic mechanical alloying

MACROMOLECULES, 34(6), 1536–1538.

By: A. Smith n, H. Ade n, S. Smith n, C. Koch n & R. Spontak n

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2001 journal article

Cryogenic mechanical alloying as an alternative strategy for the recycling of tires

POLYMER, 42(9), 4453–4457.

By: A. Smith n, H. Ade n, C. Koch n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: polymer recycling; cryogenic mechanical alloying; polymer blends
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2001 journal article

Dynamic rheological behavior of DBS-induced poly(propylene glycol) physical gels

RHEOLOGICA ACTA, 40(1), 30–38.

By: D. Mercurio n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: physical gels; dibenzylidene sorbitol; network recovery; nanofibrils; organogels
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2001 journal article

Gas permeation properties of poly(1,1 '-dihydroperfluorooctyl acrylate), poly(1,1 '-dihydroperfluorooetyl methacrylate), and poly(styrene)-b-poly(1,1 '-dihydroperfluorooctyl acrylate) block copolymers

MACROMOLECULES, 34(16), 5611–5619.

By: M. Arnold n, K. Nagai n, B. Freeman n, R. Spontak n, D. Betts*, J. DeSimone n, I. Pinnau*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2001 journal article

Improved network development in bidisperse AB/ABA block copolymer gels

LANGMUIR, 17(8), 2294–2297.

By: R. Spontak n, E. Wilder n & S. Smith n

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2001 journal article

Interfacial and topological measurements of bicontinuous polymer morphologies - art. no. 010803

Physica. E, Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 6401(1), 0803-.

By: H. Jinnai, T. Kajihara, H. Watashiba, Y. Nishikawa & R. Spontak

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2001 journal article

Molecular, nanostructural and mechanical characteristics of lamellar triblock copolymer blends: Effects of molecular weight and constraint

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 22(5), 281–296.

By: L. Kane n, D. Norman n, S. White*, M. Matsen*, M. Satkowski*, S. Smith*, R. Spontak*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2001 journal article

Morphological characteristics of 1,3 : 2,4-dibenzylidene sorbitol/poly(propylene glycol) organogels

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 105(11), 2091–2098.

By: D. Mercurio n & R. Spontak n

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2001 journal article

On the similarity of macromolecular responses to high-energy processes: mechanical milling vs. irradiation

POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY, 72(3), 519–524.

By: A. Smith n, R. Spontak n & H. Ade n

author keywords: mechanical milling; solid-state processing; chemical structure; radiation damage
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2001 journal article

Perfectly-alternating linear (AB)(n) multiblock copolymers: Effect of molecular design on morphology and properties

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 39(9), 947–955.

By: R. Spontak* & S. Smith n

author keywords: block copolymer; polymer nanostructure; segmented copolymer; polymer network
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2001 journal article

Platinum-containing hyper-cross-linked polystyrene as a modifier-free selective catalyst for L-sorbose oxidation

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 123(43), 10502–10510.

By: S. Sidorov n, . Volkov n, V. Davankov, M. Tsyurupa n, P. Valetsky n, L. Bronstein n, R. Karlinsey n, J. Zwanziger n ...

MeSH headings : Catalysis; Cross-Linking Reagents / chemical synthesis; Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry; Kinetics; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Nanotechnology; Organoplatinum Compounds / chemical synthesis; Organoplatinum Compounds / chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction; Polystyrenes / chemical synthesis; Polystyrenes / chemistry; Sorbose / chemistry; Sugar Acids / chemistry
TL;DR: The catalytic properties of these novel Pt nanoparticles are highly robust, remaining stable even after 15 repeated uses, and the high catalytic activity and selectivity observed is attributed to the facilitated intercavity transport and aggregation of smaller nanoparticles in swollen HPS. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
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2000 journal article

Addition of a block copolymer to polymer blends produced by cryogenic mechanical alloying

MACROMOLECULES, 33(4), 1163–1172.

By: A. Smith n, H. Ade n, C. Koch n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2000 journal article

Cryogenic mechanical alloying of poly(methyl methacrylate) with polyisoprene and poly(ethylene-alt-propylene)

MACROMOLECULES, 33(7), 2595–2604.

By: A. Smith n, H. Ade n, C. Balik n, C. Koch n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2000 journal article

Direct measurement of interfacial curvature distributions in a bicontinuous block copolymer morphology

PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 84(3), 518–521.

By: H. Jinnai*, Y. Nishikawa*, R. Spontak n, S. Smith*, D. Agard* & T. Hashimoto*

MeSH headings : Butadienes; Hemiterpenes; Microscopy, Electron; Pentanes; Polymers / chemistry; Polystyrenes; Surface-Active Agents
TL;DR: Results obtained here reveal that the gyroid interface is not constant mean curvature and confirm the importance of packing frustration in the stabilization of such complex nanostructures. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2000 journal article

Dispersion polymerization of polystyrene latex stabilized with novel grafted poly(ethylene glycol) macromers in 1-propanol/water

MACROMOLECULES, 33(18), 6664–6671.

By: J. Shay n, R. English n, R. Spontak n, C. Balik n & S. Khan n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2000 chapter

Environmental atomic force microscopy: Probing diblock polymer thin films and self-assembling molecules at various temperatures and pressures

In D. B. Williams & R. Shimizu (Eds.), Microbeam Analysis 2000: proceedings of the Second Conference of the International Union of Microbeam Analysis Societies held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 9-14 July 2000 (Vol. 165, pp. 389–390). Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing.

By: D. Leonard, R. Spontak & P. Russell

Ed(s): D. Williams & R. Shimizu

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2000 journal article

High-energy mechanical milling of poly(methyl methacrylate), polyisoprene and poly(ethylene-alt-propylene)

POLYMER, 41(16), 6271–6283.

By: A. Smith n, J. Shay n, R. Spontak n, C. Balik n, H. Ade n, S. Smith*, C. Koch n

author keywords: mechanical milling; mechanical attrition; glass transition temperature
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
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2000 personal communication

Metal nanoparticles grown in the nanostructured matrix of poly(octadecylsiloxane)

Bronstein, L. M., Chernyshov, D. M., Valetsky, P. M., Wilder, E. A., & Spontak, R. J. (2000, October 31).

By: L. Bronstein n, D. Chernyshov n, P. Valetsky n, E. Wilder n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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2000 journal article

Model acrylate-terminated urethane blends in toughened epoxies: a morphology and stress relaxation study

POLYMER, 41(16), 6341–6349.

By: R. Spontak n, R. Roberge n, M. Vratsanos* & W. Starner*

author keywords: rubber-toughening; stress relaxation; epoxy
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2000 journal article

Morphology and gas barrier properties of thin SiOx coatings on polycarbonate: Correlations with plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition conditions

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 15(3), 704–717.

By: A. Erlat n, B. Wang n, R. Spontak n, Y. Tropsha*, K. Mar*, D. Montgomery*, E. Vogler*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2000 conference paper

Nonequilibrium processing of polymeric materials by mechanical attrition

In H. S. J. Eckert & L. Schultz (Eds.), International Symposium on Metastable, Mechanically Alloyed and Nanocrystalline Materials (1999: Dresden, Germany): Vol. 343/346 (pp. 49–561). Utikon-Zurich, Switz.; Enfield, NH: Trans Tech Publications.

By: C. Koch, A. Smith, C. Bai, R. Spontak & C. Balik

Ed(s): H. J. Eckert & L. Schultz

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2000 journal article

Ordering of cylindrical microdomains in thin films of hybrid isotropic/liquid crystalline triblock copolymers

MACROMOLECULES, 34(2), 171–180.

By: P. Figueiredo*, S. Geppert*, R. Brandsch*, G. Bar*, R. Thomann*, R. Spontak*, W. Gronski*, R. Samlenski*, P. Muller-Buschbaum*

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2000 journal article

Stress relaxation activation in rubber-modified polymer systems exhibiting controlled miscibility through blending

MACROMOLECULES, 33(6), 2290–2292.

By: R. Spontak n & M. Vratsanos n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
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2000 journal article

Structural changes in poly(ethylene terephthalate) induced by mechanical milling

POLYMER, 41(19), 7147–7157.

By: C. Bai n, R. Spontak n, C. Koch n, C. Saw* & C. Balik

author keywords: poly(ethylene terephthalate); mechanical milling; crystallization
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
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2000 journal article

Temperature-induced morphological evolution in polymer blends produced by cryogenic mechanical alloying

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 274(1), 1–12.

By: A. Smith*, R. Spontak*, C. Koch*, S. Smith* & H. Ade*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 journal article

Thermoplastic elastomers: fundamentals and applications

Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 5(5-6), 334–341.

By: R. Spontak & N. Patel

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

A-methylstyrene

Polymer Data Handbook, 680–687.

By: L. Kane & R. Spontak

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 review

Advances in self-ordering macromolecules and nanostructure design

[Review of ]. CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE, 4(2), 140–146.

By: R. Spontak* & P. Alexandridis*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Cobalt nanoparticle formation in the pores of hyper-cross-linked polystyrene: Control of nanoparticle growth and morphology

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 11(11), 3210–3215.

By: S. Sidorov, L. Bronstein, V. Davankov, M. Tsyurupa, S. Solodovnikov, P. Valetsky, E. Wilder*, R. Spontak*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 article

Effect of composition on the morphology and electro-optical properties of physically crosslinked liquid crystals

LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES, Vol. 559, pp. 177–182.

By: A. Schneider*, S. Geppert*, R. Spontak n, W. Gronski* & H. Finkelmann*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Effects of graphite content on the morphology and barrier properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites

POLYMER, 40(22), 6023–6029.

By: D. Busick n, R. Spontak n & C. Balik n

author keywords: diffusion; graphite; poly(vinylidene fluoride)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Enhanced barrier performance of SiOx-modified polymer substrates: some morphological considerations

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE LETTERS, 18(4), 311–315.

By: B. Wang n, Y. Tropsha*, D. Montgomery*, E. Vogler* & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Enhanced miscibility of low-molecular-weight polystyrene polyisoprene blends in supercritical CO2

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 103(26), 5472–5476.

By: T. Walker n, . Raghavan n, . Royer n, S. Smith n, G. Wignall n, Y. Melnichenko n, S. Khan n, R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Grafted polymer tail loop mixtures differing in chain length

POLYMER, 40(18), 5207–5211.

By: D. Driscoll n, H. Gulati n, R. Spontak n & C. Hall n

author keywords: grafted polymer chains; brushes; polymer thin films
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

High-energy cryogenic blending and compatibilizing of immiscible polymers

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 11(15), 1277-+.

By: A. Smith n, R. Spontak*, H. Ade*, S. Smith* & C. Koch n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Mesogel networks via selective midblock swelling of lamellar triblock copolymers

LANGMUIR, 15(23), 7886–7889.

By: M. King n, S. White n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 patent

Method of reducing the viscosity of a black liquor using thiocyanate salt

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

By: R. Spontak, J. Roberts, V. Prevysh & S. Khan

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Modification of a thermoplastic elastomer gel through the addition of an endblock-selective homopolymer

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 37(15), 1863–1872.

By: N. Jackson n, E. Wilder n, S. White*, R. Bukovnik & R. Spontak n

author keywords: thermoplastic elastomer gel; block copolymer; micelle; order-disorder transition
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Morphology and property development in block copolymer mesogels

Langmuir, 15(1999), 7886-.

By: M. King, S. White, S. Smith & R. Spontak

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

Morphology and rheology of SIS and SEPS triblock copolymers in the presence of a midblock-selective solvent

LANGMUIR, 15(23), 7947–7955.

By: J. Laurer*, S. Khan*, R. Spontak*, M. Satkowski, J. Grothaus, S. Smith*, J. Lin*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

P-chlorostyrene

Polymer Data Handbook, 380–386.

By: J. Laurer & R. Spontak

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

P-methylstyrene

Polymer Data Handbook, 688–695.

By: A. Smith & R. Spontak

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 journal article

SiOx gas barrier coatings on polymer substrates: Morphology and gas transport considerations

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 103(29), 6047–6055.

By: A. Erlat n, R. Spontak n, R. Clarke*, T. Robinson*, P. Haaland*, Y. Tropsha*, N. Harvey*, E. Vogler

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 review

Solvent-regulated ordering in block copolymers

[Review of ]. CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE, 4(2), 130–139.

By: P. Alexandridis & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Anomalous sorption in a poly(styrene-b-isoprene) diblock copolymer near the order-disorder transition

MACROMOLECULES, 31(3), 937–940.

By: S. Hong n, S. Stolken n, J. Zielinski n, S. Smith n, J. Duda n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Bicontinuous morphologies in homologous multiblock copolymers and their homopolymer blends

MACROMOLECULES, 31(21), 7546–7549.

By: J. Laurer n, D. Hajduk n, S. Dreckotter n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Interfacial modification as a route to novel bilayered morphologies in binary block copolymer/homopolymer blends

MACROMOLECULES, 31(15), 4975–4985.

By: J. Laurer n, S. Smith n, J. Samseth n, K. Mortensen n & R. Spontak n

TL;DR: This study examines the effect of interfacial modification on such transitions in "extended" A(A/B)B copolymer/homopolymer blends in which the extent of homopolymer-induced lamellar swelling becomes measurably less pronounced, indicating that the A/B midblock serves to delocalize repulsion along the interphase separating adjacent lamellae. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Microporous, responsive hydroxypropyl cellulose gels. 1. Synthesis and microstructure

MACROMOLECULES, 31(7), 2166–2173.

By: B. Kabra n, S. Gehrke n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Miscibilization of reactive polymers during early-stage spinodal decomposition

AICHE JOURNAL, 44(2), 416–426.

By: . Yashin n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Mixtures of polymer tails and loops grafted to an impenetrable interface

POLYMER, 39(25), 6339–6346.

By: D. Driscoll n, H. Gulati n, R. Spontak n & C. Hall n

author keywords: bond-fluctuation model; grafted polymers; brushes
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Morphological and isothermal diffusive probe analyses of low-molecular-weight diblock copolymers

MACROMOLECULES, 31(7), 2174–2184.

By: S. Hong n, J. Laurer n, J. Zielinski n, J. Samseth n, S. Smith n, J. Duda n, R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Thermoplastic elastomer gels. I. Effects of composition and processing on morphology and gel behavior

Journal of Polymer Science. Part B, Polymer Physics, 36(13), 2379–2391.

By: J. Laurer n, J. Mulling n, S. Khan n, R. Spontak n & R. Bukovnik

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Thermoplastic elastomer gels. II. Effects of composition and temperature on morphology and gel rheology

Journal of Polymer Science. Part B, Polymer Physics, 36(14), 2513–2523.

By: J. Laurer*, J. Mulling, S. Khan*, R. Spontak*, J. Lin & R. Bukovnik

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Triblock copolymer/homopolymer blends: Conformational changes, microstructural transition and macrophase separation

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE LETTERS, 17(7), 545–549.

By: D. Norman, L. Kane, S. White, S. Smith* & R. Spontak*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

X-ray microscopy characterization of a thermoplastic / liquid crystalline polymer blend produced by mechanical alloying

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 19(1998), 557.

By: A. Smith n, C. Bai n, H. Ade n, R. Spontak n, C. Balik n & C. Koch n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Complex phase behavior of a disordered ''random'' diblock copolymer in the presence of a parent homopolymer

LANGMUIR, 13(8), 2250–2258.

By: J. Laurer n, A. Ashraf n, S. Smith n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Compositionally symmetric diblock copolymer blends of moderate polydispersity

Journal of Polymer Science. Part B, Polymer Physics, 35(16), 2653–2658.

By: L. Kane n, M. Satkowski*, S. Smith* & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Evolution of VIMS at North Carolina State University

Journal of Materials Education, 19(1-2), 59.

By: C. Balik, R. Spontak & J. Weitzel

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

From micelles to randomly connected, bilayered membranes in dilute block copolymer blends

LANGMUIR, 13(8), 2177–2180.

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Gas permeability and phase morphology of poly(1-(trimethylsilyl)-1-propyne)/poly(1-phenyl-1-propyne) blends

MACROMOLECULES, 30(16), 4766–4769.

By: L. Toy n, B. Freeman*, R. Spontak n, A. Morisato* & I. Pinnau*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 article

Macromolecular self-assembly in dilute sequence-controlled block copolymer/homopolymer blends

SUPRAMOLECULAR SCIENCE, Vol. 4, pp. 121–126.

By: J. Laurer n, A. Ashraf*, S. Smith*, J. Samseth* & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; micelles; bilayered membranes
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 conference paper

Mechanical alloying of PET and PET/Vectra blends

In C. C. H. R. M. Briber & D. G. Peiffer (Eds.), Morphological control in multiphase polymer mixtures: Symposium held December 2-5, 1996, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. 1997 (Materials Research Society symposium proceedings) (Vol. 461, p. 39). Warrendale, PA: Materials Research Society.

By: C. Balik, C. Bai, C. Koch, R. Spontak & C. Saw

Ed(s): C. R. M. Briber & D. Peiffer

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 patent

Method of reducing the viscosity of a black liquor

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

By: R. Spontak, J. Roberts, V. Prevysh & S. Khan

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Microstructural analysis of a cubic bicontinuous morphology in a neat SIS triblock copolymer

MACROMOLECULES, 30(13), 3938–3941.

By: J. Laurer n, D. Hajduk n, J. Fung n, J. Sedat n, S. Smith n, S. Gruner n, D. Agard n, R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 article

Phase behavior of complex diblock copolymer blends: A transmission electron microscopy study

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DEFECTS IN INSULATING MATERIALS - ICDIM 96, pp. 179–184.

By: J. Fung, L. Kane, S. Smith*, J. Sedat, D. Agard & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; microphase-ordering; gyroid; polymer blends; electron microtomography
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Phase behaviour of aqueous hydroxypropylcellulose mesophase mixtures: Molecular weight considerations

LIQUID CRYSTALS, 22(3), 359–365.

By: B. Wang* & R. Spontak*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Salting-in behavior of isotropic and anisotropic aqueous hydroxypropylcellulose solutions

COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE, 275(3), 284–287.

By: V. Prevysh*, B. Wang n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: salting-in; hydroxypropylcellulose; rheology; chiral nematic mesophase; liquid crystal
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Self-organization and polyolefin nucleation efficacy of 1,3:2,4-di-p-methylbenzylidene sorbitol

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 35(16), 2617–2628.

By: T. Shepard n, C. Delsorbo n, R. Louth n, J. Walborn n, D. Norman n, N. Harvey*, R. Spontak n

author keywords: dibenzylidene sorbitol; polymer crystal nucleation; polypropylene; clarifying agent
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

The introductory course in materials thermodynamics: Strategies toward improved instructional effectiveness

Journal of Materials Education, 19(1997), 47.

By: J. Prebola & R. Spontak

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

X-ray microscopy and NEXAFS spectroscopy of macrophase-separated random block copolymer/homopolymer blends

MACROMOLECULES, 30(3), 663–666.

By: A. Smith n, J. Laurer n, H. Ade n, S. Smith n, A. Ashraf n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 journal article

A novel approach to black liquor viscosity reduction using salt additives

TAPPI Journal, 79(8), 167–174.

By: J. Roberts, R. Spontak, H. Jameel & S. Khan

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 conference paper

Conformational and dynamic properties of polymer loops and their mixtures at an impenetrable interface

In D. Wirtz & T. C. Halsey (Eds.), Statistical mechanics in physics and biology: Symposium held December 2-5, 1996, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A, 1997 (Materials Research Society symposia proceedings) (Vol. 463, pp. 109–114).

By: H. Gulati n, R. Jones n, D. Driscoll n, R. Spontak n & C. Hall n

Ed(s): . D. Wirtz & T. Halsey

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 journal article

Controlled black liquor viscosity reduction through salting-in

AICHE JOURNAL, 42(8), 2319–2326.

By: J. Roberts n, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 conference paper

Effect of additive constraint on the morphological and mechanical properties of triblock copolymer blends

In C. C. H. R. M. Briber & D. G. Peiffer (Eds.), Morphological control in multiphase polymer mixtures: Symposium held December 2-5, 1996, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. 1997 (Materials Research Society symposium proceedings) (Vol. 461, pp. 75–80).

By: L. Kane n, D. Norman n, S. White* & R. Spontak n

Ed(s): C. R. M. Briber & D. Peiffer

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 article

Effect of molecular architecture on DBS-induced block copolymer gels: A rheological study

Nunez, C. M., Whitfield, J. K., Mercurio, D. J., Ilzhoefer, JR, Spontak, R. J., & Khan, S. A. (1996, April). MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA, Vol. 106, pp. 275–286.

By: C. Nunez n, J. Whitfield n, D. Mercurio n, . Ilzhoefer n, R. Spontak n & S. Khan n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 conference paper

Phase behavior of triblock copolymers upon incorporation of nonparent, midblock-associating additives

In C. C. H. R. M. Briber & D. G. Peiffer (Eds.), Morphological control in multiphase polymer mixtures: Symposium held December 2-5, 1996, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. 1997 (Materials Research Society symposium proceedings) (Vol. 461, pp. 69–74).

By: J. Laurer n, J. Mulling n, R. Bukovnik & R. Spontak n

Ed(s): C. R. M. Briber & D. Peiffer

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 personal communication

EVIDENCE OF HIERARCHICAL ORDER IN AN AMPHIPHILIC GRAFT TERPOLYMER GEL

ILZHOEFER, JR, BROOM, B. C., NEPA, S. M., VOGLER, E. A., KHAN, S. A., & SPONTAK, R. J. (1995, August 10).

By: . Ilzhoefer n, B. Broom n, S. Nepa n, E. Vogler, S. Khan n & R. Spontak n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 article

Tailored viscosity reduction in aqueous hydroxypropylcellulose solutions

POLYMERS IN MEDICINE AND PHARMACY, Vol. 394, pp. 137–142.

By: V. Prevysh n, R. Spontak n & S. Khan n

TL;DR: A novel means by which to reduce the viscosity and enhance the solubility of aqueous HPC is described by dynamic rheology and light/electron microscopy. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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