1999 Articles

“Particle Morphology of Carboxylated Poly-(n-butyl acrylate)/Poly(methyl methcrylate) Composite Latex Particles Investigated by TEM and NMR”, S. Kirsch, K. Landfester, O. Shaffer and M.S. El-Aasser, Acta Polymerica, 50, 347-362 (1999).

“Miniemulsion Polymerization of Styrene Using the Oil-Soluble Initiator AMBN”, P.J. Blythe, A. Klein, J.A. Phillips, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci: Part A: Polym. Chem, 37, 4449-4457 (1999).

“Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene Using a Reaction Calorimeter. I. Above and Below the Critical Micelle Concentration”, L. Varela de la Rosa, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser, and A. Klein, J.  Polym. Sci.: Part A, Polym. Chem., 37, 4054-4065 (1999).

“Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene Using a Reaction Calorimeter. II. Importance of the Maximum in the Rate of Polymerization”, L. Varela de la Rosa, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser, and A. Klein, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A, Polym. Chem., 37, 4066-4072 (1999).

“Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene Using a Reaction Calorimeter. III. Effect of the Initial Monomer/Water Ratio”, L. Varela de la Rosa, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser, and A. Klein, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A, Polym. Chem., 37, 4073-4089 (1999).

“Enhanced Droplet Nucleation in Styrene Miniemulsion Polymerization. 1. Effect of Polymer Type in Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Cetyl Alcohol Miniemulsions”,  P.J. Blythe, B.R. Morrison, K.A. Mathauer, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, Macromolecules, 32, No. 21, 6944-6951 (1999).

290. “Enhanced Droplet Nucleation in Styrene Miniemulsion Polymerization. 2.  Polymerization Kinetics of Homogenized Emulsions Containing Predissolved Polystyrene”,  P.J. Blythe, A. Klein, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, Macromolecules,  32, No. 21, 6952-6957 (1999).

“Morphology, Design and Characterization of an IPN-containing Structured Latex Particles for Damping Applications”, M.S. El-Aasser, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, and L.H. Sperling, in Colloids & Surfaces, A: Physiochemical and Engineering Aspects, edited by H. Kawaguchi, M.S. El-Aasser, and S. Omi, Elsevier, 153, 241-253 (1999).

“Enhanced Droplet Nucleation in Styrene Miniemulsion Polymerization. 3.  Effect of Shear in Miniemulsions That Use Cetyl Alcohol as the Cosurfactant”,  P.J. Blythe, A. Klein, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, Macromolecules, 32, Number 13, 4225-4231 (1999).

“Nitroxide-mediated Living Free Radical Miniemulsion Polymerization of Styrene”, T.  Prodpran, V. L. Dimonie, E. D. Sudol and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 80, 534-535(1999)

“Characterization of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Used in the Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate”, B.M. Budhlall, K. Landfester, D. J. Nagy, E. D. Sudol, V. Dimonie and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 80, 550-551 (1999)

“Influence of Carboxyl Groups on Drying Behavior During Film Formation from Model Latex Blends”, J. Tang, V. L. Dimonie, E. S. Daniels, A. Klein and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 80, 567-568 (1999)

“Encapsulation of Inorganic Particles via Miniemulsion Polymerization:, B. Erdem, E. D. Sudol, V. L. Dimonie and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 80, 583-584 (1999)

“Investigation of the Morphology of Films Prepared from Model Carboxylated Latex Blends”, J. Tang, V. L. Dimonie, E. S. Daniels, A. Klein and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 81, 204-205 (1999)

“The Effect of Chain Transfer to Triton X-405 on the Kinetics of the Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene”, K. Antoine, D. Colombie, E. D. Sudol and M. S. El-Aasser, Proceedings – NOBCChE, 26, 79-89 (1999)

1998 Articles

“Adsorbed Layer Thickness of Associative Polymers in TiO2 Particles”, S. Sa-nguandekul, M.S. El-Aasser, and C. Silebi., in Particle Size Distribution III.  Assessment and Characterization, T. Provder, Ed., Chapter 11, 148-160 (1998).

“Lehigh University’s New Distance Education Master’s Degree Program in Polymer Science and Engineering”, L.H. Sperling, M.S. El-Aasser and E. Daniels, Polymer News, 23, 281-286 (1998).

“Use of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers (SMA Resins) in Emulsion Copolymerization”, D.T. Nzudie, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 70, 2729-2747 (1998).

“Online Monitoring, Modeling and Model Validation of Semi-Batch Edmulsion Polymerization in an Automated Reactor Control Facility”, V. Liotta, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser and C. Georgakis, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 36, 1553-1571 (1998).

“Role of Mixing in Copolymerizations of Styrene and n-Butyl Acrylate”, E. Ozdeger, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser and A. Klein, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 69, 2277-2289 (1998)

“Crosslinking of Isocyanate Functional Acrylic Latex with Telechelic Polybutadiene  I.  Synthesis and Characterization”, J. Xu, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 69, 965-975 (1998).

“Crosslinking of Isocyanate Functional Acrylic Latex with Telechelic Polybutadiene  II.  Film Formation/Crosslinking”, J. Xu, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, O.L. Shaffer and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 69, 977-984 (1998).

“Crosslinking of Isocyanate Functional Acrylic Latex with Telechelic Polybutadiene  III.  Application of a Diffusion Model”, J. Xu, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 69, 985-993 (1998).

“Determination of the Adsorption Isotherm of the Nonionic Surfactant Triton X-405 on Polystyrene Latex Particles using 1H NMR”, D. Colombie, K. Landfester, and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 202, 5543-557 (1998).

“Seeded Emulsion Terpolymerization of Dimethy Meta-isopropenyl Benzyl Isocyanate (TMI) with Acrylic Monomers”, S. Mohammed, E.S. Daniels, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Appl. Polym Sci., 67, 685-694 (1998).

“Bulk Copolymerization of Dimethyl Meta-Isopropenyl Benzyl Isocyanate (TMI): Determination of Reactivity Ratios”, S. Mohammed, E.S. Daniels, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 67, 559-568 (1998).

“The Use of Miniemulsion Process for the Incorporation of Water-Insoluble Materials In Polymer Latexes”, K. Landfester, V. L. Dimonie and M. S. El-Aasser, International Workshop on Polymer Reaction Engineering, 6th (DECHEMA Monographien), 134, 469-477 (1998).

1997 Articles

“Role of the Nonionic Surfactant Triton X-405 in Emulsion Polymerization.  I. Homopolymerization of Styrene”, E. Ozdeger, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser and A. Klein, J. Polym. Sci: Part A: Polym. Chem., 35, 3813-3825 (1997).

“Role of the Nonionic Surfactant Triton X-405 in Emulsion Polymerization.  II. Homopolymerization of n-Butyl Acrylate”, E. Ozdeger, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser and A. Klein, J. Polym. Sci: Part A: Polym. Chem., 35, 3827-3835 (1997).

“Role of the Nonionic Surfactant Triton X-405 in Emulsion Polymerization.  III. Copolymerization of Styrene and n-Butyl Acrylate¨, E. Ozdeger, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser and A. Klein, J. Polym. Sci: Part A: Polym. Chem., 35, 3837-3846 (1997).

“Isocyanate-Functionalized Latexes:  Film Formation and Tensile Properties”, S. Mohammed, E.S. Daniels, L.H. Sperling, A. Klein, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 66, 1869-1884 (1997).

“Manipulation of Competitive Growth for Particle Size Control in Emulsion Polymerization”, V. Liotta, C. Georgakis, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El-Aasser, Ind. & Eng. Chem. Res., Vol. 38, No. 8, 3252-3263 (1997).

“Preparation of Latexes Using Miniemulsions”, C.M. Miller and M.S. El-Aasser, in Polymeric Dispersions: Principles and Applications, J. M. Asua, Ed., Kluwer Academic Publishers, 109-126 (1997).

“Latex Particle Morphology.  The Role of Macromonomers as Compatibilizing Agents”, P. Rajatapiti, V.L. Dimonie and M.S. El-Aasser, in Polymeric Dispersions: Principles and Applications, J. M. Asua, Ed., Kluwer Academic Publishers, 189-202 (1997).

“Study of the Consumption of TMI„µ in Latex using Attenuated Total Reflectance FTIR (ATR-FTIR)¨, Y. He, E.S. Daniels, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 65, 1967-1973 (1997).

“Multicomponent Latex IPN  Materials. 1. Morphology Control¨, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, R.A. Pearson, A. Hiltner, S.G. Mylonakis, and L.H. Sperling, J. Polym. Sci. A: Polym. Chem., 35, 2193-2206 (1997).

“An Experimental Investigation on the Evolution of the Molecular Weight Distribution in Styrene Emulsion Polymerization¨,  C.M. Miller, P.A. Clay, R.G. Gilbert, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci. A: Polym. Chem, 35, 989-1006 (1997).

“Multicomponent Latex IPN Materials: 2.  Damping and Mechanical Behavior¨, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, R.A. Pearson, A. Hiltner, S.G. Mylonakis and L.H. Sperling,  J. Polym. Sci. B, Polym. Phys., 35, 1501-1514 (1997).

“Effect of the Core/Shell Latex Particle Interphase on the Mechanical Behavior of Rubber-Toughened Poly(methyl methacrylate)¡¨, V. Nelliappan, M.S. El-Aasser, A. Klein, E.S. Daniels, J.E. Roberts and R.A. Pearson,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 65, 581-593 (1997).

“Grafting Behavior of n-Butyl Acrylate onto Poly(butadiene-co-styrene) Latexes¨, Y. He, E.S. Daniels, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 65, 511-523 (1997).

“Preparation of High Solids Content Poly(n-butyl acrylate) Latexes Through Miniemulsion Polymerization¨, J.R. Leiza, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 1797-1809 (1997).

“Hydrogenation of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Latexes¨, Y. He, E.S. Daniels, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 2047-2056 (1997).

“Elastomeric Films from Structured Latexes¡¨, Y. He, E.S. Daniels, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 1143-1152 (1997).

“Preparation and Characterization of Poly(butadiene-stat-styrene)/Poly(styrene-stat-acrylonitrile) Structured Latex Particles¡¨, M.R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 1123-1134 (1997).

“On the [13C]T1ρ Behavior of Some Elastomers¨, V. Nelliappan, M.S. El-Aasser, A. Klein, E.S. Daniels, and J.E. Roberts,  Polymer Bulletin, 38, 333-337 (1997) .

“Effect of Dipotassium Salt of 2,5-Dihydroxyl-1,4- Benzenedisulfonic Acid on the Kinetics of Miniemulsion Polymerizations Initiated with an Oil-Soluble Initiator”, P.J. Blythe, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Polym. Sci. A: Polym. Chem. 35, 807-811 (1997).

“Features of Emulsion Polymerization”, M.S. El-Aasser and E.D. Sudol, in Emulsion Polymerization and Emulsion Polymers, edited by P.A. Lovell and M.S. El-Aasser, Chapter 2,  J. Wiley & Sons Ltd., England, 38-58, (1997).

“Control of Particle Morphology”, V.L. Dimonie, E.S. Daniels, O.L. Shaffer and M.S. El-Aasser, in Emulsion Polymerization and Emulsion Polymers, edited by P.A. Lovell and M.S. El-Aasser, Chapter 9, J. Wiley & Sons, Ltd., England, 294-326 (1997).

“Miniemulsion Polymerization”, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El-Aasser, in Emulsion Polymerization and Emulsion Polymers, edited by P.A. Lovell and M.S. El-Aasser, Chapter 20,  J. Wiley & Sons Ltd., England, 700-722 (1997).

“Solution Properties of Diblock Copolymers of Polystyrene-block-polybutadiene”, M.A. Awan, V.L. Dimonie, D. Ou-Yang, and M.S. El-Aasser, Langmuir, Vol. 13, No. 2, 140-146 (1997).

“Adsorption Kinetics of Amphipathic Polystyrene-block-polybutadiene onto Silicon Wafer and Polystyrene Planar Surfaces”, M.A. Awan, V.L. Dimonie, L.K. Filippov, and M.S. El-Aasser, Langmuir, Vol. 13, No. 2, 130-139 (1997).

“The Role of Dispersed Phase Morphology on Toughening of Epoxies”, J.Y. Qian, R.A. Pearson, V.L. Dimonie, O.L. Shaffer, and M.S. El-Aasser , Polymer, 38, No. 1, 21-30, (1997).

“Effects of Compatibilizing Agents in Poly(n-Butyl Acrylate)/Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Composite Latexes”, P. Rajatapiti, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser and M.S. Vratsanos,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 63, 205-219 (1997).

“Real-Time Estimation and Control ff Particle Size in Semi-Batch Emulsion Polymerization”, V. Liotta, C. Georgakis and M. S. El-Aasser, 15th American Control Conference Proceedings, 2, 1172-1176, Albuquerque, June 4-6, 1997

1996 Articles

“Toughening Polycarbonate with Core-Shell Structured Latex Particles”, V. Tanrattanakul, E. Baer, A. Hiltner, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser and L.H. Sperling,  J. of Appl. Polym. Sci., 62, 2005-2013 (1996).

“Compatibilization of the PBA/PMMA Core/Shell Latex Interphase. I. Partitioning of PMMA Macromonomer in the PBA Seed Latex”, V. Nelliappan, M.S. El-Aasser, A. Klein, E.S. Daniels, and J.E. Roberts, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 34, 3173-3181 (1996).

“Compatibilization of the PBA/PMMA Core/Shell latex Interphase.  II.  Effect of PMMA Macromonomer”, V. Nelliappan, M.S. El-Aasser, A. Klein, E.S. Daniels, and J.E. Roberts,  J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 34, 3183-3190 (1996).

“Anionic Dispersion Polymerization of Styrene:  I. Investigation of Parameters for Preparation of Uniform Micron-Size Particles with Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution”, M.A. Awan, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 34, 2633-2649, 1996.

“Anionic Dispersion Polymerization of Styrene:  II.  Mechanism of Particle Formation”, M. A. Awan, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 34, 2651-2664, 1996.

“Bulk and Emulsion Copolymerizations of n-Butyl Acrylate and Poly(methyl methacrylate) Macromonomer”, P. Rajatapiti, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 61, 891-900 (1996).

“Emulsion Terpolymerization of Dimethyl Meta-Isopropenyl Benzyl Isocyanate (TMI„¥) with Acrylic Monomers:  Process Development and Kinetics”, S. Mohammed, E.S. Daniel, A. Klein, and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 61, 911-921 (1996).

“Characterization of Poly(vinyl alcohol) during the Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate using Poly(vinyl alcohol) as Emulsifier”, G.S. Magallanes Gonzalez, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, H.J. Yue, A. Klein and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 34, 849-862 (1996).

“Details of the Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene Using a Reaction Calorimeter”, L. Varela de la Rosa, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El-Aasser and A. Klein, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 34, 461-473 (1996).

“Designs of Latex Particles: Morphologies for Toughening Polymer Matrices”, M.S. El-Aasser, I. Segall, and V.L. Dimonie, Macromol. Symp., 101, 517-529 (1996).

232.“Latex IPN’s for Toughening Polycarbonate II. Dynamic Mechanical Behavior”, R. Hu, V. L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, R.A. Pearson, A. Hiltner, S.G. Mylonakis and L.H. Sperling, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 74, 102-103 (1996)

“Adsorbed Layer Thickness of Associative Polymers on Tio2Particles”, S. Sa-nguandekul, M. S. El-Aasser and C. A. Silebi, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 75, 96-97 (1996)

1995 Articles

 

“Miniemulsion Polymerization:  An Approach to Control Copolymer Composition”, E. Kitzmiller, C.M. Miller, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser,  Macromol. Symp., 92, 157-168 (1995).

“Synthesis and Characterization of Model Associative Polymers”, R.D. Jenkins, D.R. Bassett, C. A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl.Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 209-230 (1995).

“Kinetics of Adsorption and Desorption of Water-Soluble Associative Polymers on Planar Titanium Dioxide Surfaces by Ellipsometry”, L.K. Filippov, C. A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 231-246 (1995).

“Synthesis and Characterization of Core/Shell Ionomeric Latexes.  Part I.  Latex and Film Properties”, A. Arora, E.S. Daniels, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci.,  Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 301-312 (1995).

“Synthesis and Characterization of Core/Shell Ionomeric Latexes.  Part II.  Surface Analysis by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”, A. Arora, E.S. Daniels, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci.,  Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 313-322 (1995).

“Characterization of the Interphase in Poly(divinyl benzene)/Poly(n-butyl acrylate) Core/Shell Latexes by High Resolution Solid-State NMR Relaxation Studies”, V. Nelliappan, M.S. El-Aasser, A. Klein, E. S. Daniels, and J. Roberts, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 323-330 (1995).

“Interfacial Aspects of Strength Development in Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)-Based Latex Systems”, S. Yoo, L. Harelle, E.S. Daniels, M.S. El-Aasser, and A. Klein, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 367-374 (1995).

“Interfacial Aspects of Latex IPN’s for Toughening Polycarbonate 1. Synthesis and Characterization”, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, R.A. Pearson, L.H. Sperling, A. Hiltner, and S. Mylonakis, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 375-384 (1995).

“Core/Shell Structured Latex Particles.  Part I.  Copolymerization of Styrene/Benzyl Methacrylate as a Choice for Shell Material and Characterization of Poly(n-Butyl Acrylate) Core Latex Particles”, I. Segall, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, P.R. Soskey, and S.G. Mylonakis, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 385-400 (1995).

“Core/Shell Structured Latex Particles.  Part II.  Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(n-Butyl Acrylate)/Poly(Styrene/Benzyl Methacrylate) Structured Latex Particles”, I. Segall, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, P.R. Soskey, and S.G. Mylonakis, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 401-418 (1995).

“Core/Shell Structured Latex Particles.  Part III.  Structure-Properties Relationship in Toughening of Polycarbonate with Poly(n-Butyl Acrylate)/(Poly(Styrene/Benzyl Methacrylate) Structured Latex Particles”, I. Segall, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, P.R. Soskey, and S.G. Mylonakis, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 419-426 (1995).

“Synthesis and Application of Core/Shell Particles As Toughening Agents for Epoxies”, J.Y. Qian, R.A. Pearson, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 2, 439-448 (1995).

“Characterization of the Particle-Matrix Interface in Rubber Modified Epoxy by Atomic Force Microscopy”, O.L. Shaffer, R. Bagheri, J.Y. Qian, V. Dimonie, R.A. Pearson, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Special Issue:  Contributions from Polymer Research at Lehigh University, 58, 465-484  (1995).

“In-Situ Synthesis of PBA-graft-PMMA Copolymers to be Used as Compatibilizing Agents in PBA/PMMA Composite Latex Particles via the Macromonomer Method”, P. Rajatapiti, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, J.M.S.-Pure Appl. Chem., A32(8&9), 1445-1460 (1995).

“Miniemulsion Polymerization of Styrene:  Evolution of the Particle Size Distribution”, C.M. Miller, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A, Polym. Chem., 33, 1391-1408 (1995).

“Synthesis and Characterization of Amino-Terminated Telechelic Polybutadiene”, J. Xu, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A, Polym. Chem., 33, 1353-1359 (1995).

“Capillary Hydrodynamic Fractionation (CHDF) as a Tool for Monitoring the Evolution of the Particle Size Distribution during Miniemulsion Polymerization”, C.M. Miller, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser,  J. Colloid and Interface Sci., 172, 249-256 (1995).

“Polymerization of Miniemulsions Prepared from Polystyrene in Styrene Solutions: 1. Benchmarks and Limits”, C.M. Miller, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, Macromolecules, 28, 2754-2764, (1995).

“Polymerization of Miniemulsions Prepared from Polystyrene in Styrene Solutions: 2. Kinetics and Mechanism”, C.M. Miller, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi and M.S. El-Aasser,  Macromolecules, 28, 2765-2771, (1995).

“Polymerization of Miniemulsions Prepared from Polystyrene in Styrene Solutions: 3. Potential Differences Between Miniemulsion Droplets and Polymer Particles”, C.M. Miller, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, Macromolecules, 28, 2772-2780, (1995).

“Kinetics of Adsorption and Desorption of Water-Soluble Associative Polymers on  Planar Titanium Dioxide Surfaces by Ellipsometry”, L.K. Filippov, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 58,  231-246, (1995).

“Monodisperse Poly(butadiene/styrene) Particles by Dispersion Polymerization”, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 55, 1411-1415 (1995).

“Latex IPN’s for Toughening Polycarbonate I. Synthesis and Characterization”, R. Hu, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El-Aasser, R.A. Pearson, L.H. Sperling, A. Hiltner, and S.C. Mylonakis, Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 72, 126 (1995).

“Kinetics of Adsorption of Water-Soluble Associative Polymer on a Planar Titanium Dioxide Surface, L. K. Filippov, C. A. Silebi and M. S. El-Aasser, Langmuir 11, 872-879 (1995)

1994 Articles

 

“Copolymerization of Macromonomers as Compatibilizing Agents in Composite Latex Particles”, P. Rajatapiti, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, Polm. Mat. Sci. Eng., 71, 57 (1994).

“Epoxy Polymers Toughened with Novel Latex Particles”, J.Y. Qian, R.A. Pearson, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 70, 17 (1994).

“Preparation of Uniform Micron-size Polystyrene Particles with Narrow Molecular Weight Distriibution by Anionic Dispersion Polymerization”, M.A. Awan, V.L. Dimonie, and M.S. El-Aasser, Polym. Preprints, 35(2), 551 (1994).

“Effect of the Presence of Polymer in Miniemulsion Droplets on the Kinetics of Polymerization”, C.M. Miller, P.J. Blythe, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 32, pp. 2365-2376 (1994).

“Film Formation from Conventional and Miniemulsion Latex Systems Containing Dimethyl Meta-Isopropenyl Benzyl Isocyanate (TMI„¥) – A Functional Monomer/ Crosslinking Agent”, Y. Inaba, E.S. Daniels and M.S. El-Aasser, J. Coatings Technology, 66, pp. 63-74 (1994)

“Dispersion Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate:  Mechanism of Particle Formation”, S. Shen, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 32, 1087 1100 (1994).

“Characterization of Miniemulsion Droplet Size and Stability Using Capillary Hydrodynamic Fractionation”, C.M. Miller, J. Venkatesan, C.A. Silebi, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El Aasser, J. Colloid and Interface Sci., 162, 11-18, (1994).

1993 Articles

“Highly Crosslinked Polymer Particles by Dispersion Polymerization”, M. Hattori, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El Aasser, J. of Applied Polymer Sci., 50, 2027-2034, (1993).

“Calorimetric Monitoring of Emulsion Copolymerization Reactions”, A. Urretabizkaia, E.D. Sudol, M.S. El Aasser, and J.M. Asua, J. Polym. Sci., Part A, Polym. Chem., 31, 2907-2913 (1993).

“Adsorption and Desorption Dynamics of Associative Polymers onto Particulates of Titanium Dioxide, Alumina and Quartz”, L.K. Filippov, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El Aasser, Polymer International, 32, 111-123 (1993).

“Interaction of Water Soluble Polymers with Dilute Lamellar Surfactants”, J. Frederick Hessel, R.P. Gursky, and M.S. El Aasser in Colloid Polymer Interactions, Particular, Amphiphilic, and Biological Surfaces, P. Durbin and P. Tong, Eds., ACS Symposium Series 532, Chapter 18, 241-252 (1993).

“Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate Using a Polymerizable Surfactant. III. Mathematical Model”, M.B. Urquiola, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 31, pp. 1403-1415 (1993).

“Control of Particle Size in Dispersion Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate”, S. Shen, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 31, pp. 1393-1402 (1993).

“Development of Morphology in Latex Particles:  The Interplay Between Thermo-dynamic and Kinetic Parameters”, Y. C. Chen, V.L. Dimonie, O.L. Shaffer and M.S. El Aasser, Polymer International, 30, 185-194 (1993).

“The Preparation and Application of Core-Shell Latex Particles as Toughening Agents for Epoxies, “ J.Y. Qian, R. A. Pearson, V. L. Dimonie and M. S. El-Aasser,International SAMPE Technical Conference, 25, 40-48 (1993)

1992 Articles

 

“Adsorption of Model Associative Polymers on Monodisperse Polystyrene Latex” R.D. Jenkins, M. Durali, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Colloid & Interface Sci., Vol. 154, No. 2, December 1992.

“Theoretical Aspects of Developing Latex Particle Morphology”, Y. C. Chen, V. Dimonie, and M.S. El Aasser, Pure & Appl. Chem., Vol. 64, No. 11, pp. 1691-1696, (1992).

“Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate Using a Polymerizable Surfactant. II. Polymerization Mechanism”, M.B. Urquiola, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, 2631-2644, (1992).

“Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate Using a Polymerizable Surfactant. I. Kinetic Studies”, M.B. Urquiola, V.L. Dimonie, E.D. Sudol, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, pp. 2619-2629, (1992).

“Particle Morphology in Artificial Composite Polymer Latex Systems”, Y C Chen, V. Dimonie, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 46, pp. 691-706 (1992).

“Batch and Semicontinuous Emulsion Copolymerization of Vinylidene Chloride and Butyl Methacrylate. II. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Copolymer Latex Films”, K.C. Lee, M.S. El Aasser, and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, pp. 2221- 2234, (1992).

“Batch and Semicontinuous Emulsion Copolymerization of Vinylidene Chloride and Butyl Methacrylate. I. Kinetics in VDC BMA Emulsion Polymerization and Surface and Colloidal Properties of VDC BMA Latexes”, K.C. Lee, M.S. El Aasser, and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, pp. 2207-2219, (1992).

“Preparation of Particles for Microvoid Coatings by Seeded Emulsion Polymerization”, J.W. Vanderhoff, J.M. Park, and M.S. El Aasser, in Polymer Latexes:  Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, E.S. Daniels, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El Aasser, Editors, ACS Symposium Series No. 492, Chapter 17, pp. 272-281 (1992).

“Kinetics and Mechanism of Styrene Microemulsion Polymerization”, J.S. Guo, E.D. Sudol, J.W. Vanderhoff, and M.S. El Aasser, in Polymer Latexes:  Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, E.S. Daniels, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El Aasser, Editors, ACS Symposium Series No. 492, Chapter 7, pp. 99-113 (1992).

“Miniemulsion Polymerization”, P.L. Tang, E.D. Sudol, M.E. Adams, C.A. Silebi, and M.S. El Aasser, in Polymer Latexes:  Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, E.S. Daniels, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El Aasser, Editors, ACS Symposium Series No. 492, Chapter 6, pp. 72-98 (1992).

“Overview of Emulsion Polymerization”, E.D. Sudol, E.S. Daniels, and M.S. El Aasser, in Polymer Latexes:  Preparation, Characterization, and Applications, E.S. Daniels, E.D. Sudol and M.S. El Aasser, Editors, ACS Symposium Series No. 492, Chapter 1, pp. 1-11 (1992).

“Role of Surfactant in Composite Latex Particle Morphology”, Y.C. Chen, V. Dimonie, and M.S. El Aasser, J. App. Polym. Sci., 45, 487-499 (1992).

“Effects of Dispersion Concentration on the Electroacoustic Potentials of O/W Miniemulsions”, R.J. Goetz and M.S. El Aasser, J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 150, No. 2, May (1992).

“Pore Structural Studies of Monodisperse Porous Polymer Particles”, C.M. Cheng, F.J. Micale, J.W. Vanderhoff, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 150, No. 2, May (1992).

“Modeling of the Styrene Microemulsion Polymerization”, J.S. Guo, E.D. Sudol, J.W. Vanderhoff, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, 703-712 (1992).

“Particle Nucleation and Monomer Partitioning in Styrene O/W Microemulsion Polymerization”, J.S. Guo, E.D. Sudol, J.W. Vanderhoff, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, 691-702 (1992).

“Partitioning Behavior and Thermodynamic Model for Styrene O/W Microemulsions”, J.S. Guo, E.D. Sudol, J.W. Vanderhoff, H.J. Yue, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Coll. & Inter. Sci., 149, No. 1, 184-196 (1992).

“Synthesis and Characterization of Monodisperse Porous Polymer Particles”, C.M. Cheng,  F.J. Micale, J.W. Vanderhoff, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, 235-244 (1992).

“Monodisperse Porous Polymer Particles:  Formation of the Porous Structure”, C.M. Cheng, J.W. Vanderhoff, and M.S. El Aasser, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, 245-256 (1992).

“Emulsifier Free Emulsion Copolymerization of Styrene and Sodium Styrene Sulfonate”, J.H. Kim, M. Chainey, M.S. El Aasser, and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 30, 171-183 (1992).

1991 Articles

1″An Experimental Study of Adaptive Kalman Filtering in Emulsion Copolymerization”, J. Dimitratos, C. Georgakis, M.S. El Aasser and A. Klein, Chemical Engineering Science, 46, No. 12, pp. 3203-3218 (1991).

“Mathematical Modeling of Seeded Miniemulsion Copolymerization for Oil Soluble Initiator”, V.S. Rodriguez, J.M. Asua, M.S. El Aasser and C.A. Silebi, J. Polym. Sci., 29, 483 (1991).

“Electrokinetic Characterization of Highly Sulfonated Polystyrene Model Colloids”, F.J. de las Nieves, E.S. Daniels and M.S. El Aasser, Colloids and Surfaces, 60, 107-126, (1991).

“Miniemulsion Polymerization   A Comparative Study of Preparative Variables”, P.L. Tang, E.D. Sudol, C.A. Silebi and M.S. El Aasser, J. of Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 1059-1066 (1991.)

“Effect of Interfacial Phenomena on the Development of Particle Morphology in a Polymer Latex System”, Y.C. Chen, V. Dimonie and M.S. El Aasser, Macromolecules, 24, 3779-3787 (1991).

“Emulsion Copolymerization of Vinylidene Chloride and Butyl Methacrylate, 83:17 in Mol %”, K. C. Lee, M.S. El Aasser and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 42, 3133-3145 (1991).

“Semicontinuous Seeded Emulsion Copolymerization of Vinyl Acetate and Methyl Acrylate”, B. Urquiola, G. Arzamendi, J.R. Leiza, A. Zamora, J.M. Asua, J. Delgado, M.S. El Aasser and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 29, 169-186 (1991).

“A Biaxial Lyotropic Nematic Phase in Dilute Solutions of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 1 Hexadecanol Water”, C.C. Ho, R.J. Goetz and M.S. El Aasser, Langmuir, 7, 630-635 (1991).

“Steady Shear and Linear Viscoelastic Material Properties of Model Associative Polymer Solutions”, R.D. Jenkins, C.A. Silebi and M.S. El Aasser, in Polymers as Rheology Modifiers, D.N. Schulz and J.E. Glass, Eds., ACS Symposium Series 462, Chapter 13, 222-233 (1991).

162 “Preparation and Morphological Characterization of Microscopic Composite Particles”, S. Shen, M.S. El Aasser, V.L. Dimonie, J.W. Vanderhoff and E.D. Sudol, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 29, 857-867 (1991).

“Seeded Emulsion Polymerization of n Butyl Acrylate Utilizing Miniemulsions”, P.L. Tang, E.D. Sudol, M. Adams, M.S. El Aasser and J.M. Asua, J. Appl. Polymer Sci., 42, 2019-2028 (1991).

“Effects of Electrolyte on the Electrokinetic Properties of Toluene in Water Miniemulsions”, R. Goetz and M.S. El Aasser, J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 142, No. 2, 317-325, (1991).

“Optical Microscopy of Lyotropic Mesophases in Dilute Solutions of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Lauryl Alcohol (or Cetyl Alcohol) Water Systems”, C.C. Ho, R. Goetz, M.S. El Aasser, J.W. Vanderhoff and F.M. Fowkes, Langmuir, 7, 56-61, 1991.

“Role of Itaconic Acid in Latex Particle Nucleation”, M.R. Lock, M.S. El Aasser, A. Klein and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Appl. Polymer Science, 42, 1065-1072 (1991).

“Interfacial Phenomena Controlling Particle Morphology of Composite Latexes”, Y.C. Chen, V.L. Dimonie and M.S. El Aasser, J. Applied Polymer Sci., 42, 1049-1063 (1991).

“Effects of Electrolyte on Stability of Concentrated Toluene in Water Miniemulsions”, R.J. Goetz and M.S. El Aasser, in Microemulsions and Emulsions in Food, M. El Nokaly and D. Cornell, editors, ACS Symposium Series 448, Washington, D.C., Chapter 18, 247-259 (1991).

“Preparation of Soft Hydrophilic Polymer Core/Hard Hydrophobic Polymer Shell Particles For Microvoid Coatings By Seeded Emulsion Polymerization”, J. W. Vanderhoff, J. M. Park and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 64, 345-346 (1991)

“Seeded Emulsion Polymerization Utilizing Miniemulsions”, P.L. Tang, E. D. Sudol, M. S. El-Aasser, M. E. Adams and J. M. Asua, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 64, 314-315 (1991)

“Miniemulsion Polymerization – A Study of Preparative Variables”, P.L. Tang, E. D. Sudol, C. A. Silebi and M. S. El-Aasser,  Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 64, 225-226 (1991)

“Mechanism of Styrene Microemulsion Polymerization”, J. S. Guo, J. W. Vanderhoff and M. S. El-Aasser, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 64, 219-220 (1991)

1990 Articles

“Introduction to Emulsion Polymerization”, M.S. El Aasser, in Integration of Fundamental Polymer Science and Technology 4, P.J. Lemstra and L.A. Kleintjens, editors, Elsevier, 1990.

“Phase Compositions of Styrene Oil in Water Microemulsions”, J.S. Guo, M.S. El Aasser, E.D. Sudol, H.J. Yue and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 140, No. 1, 175-184, (1990).

“Infrared Studies on the Grafting Reactions of Poly(vinyl alcohol)”, N.J. Earhart, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El Aasser and J.W. Vanderhoff, in Polymer Characterization: Physical Property, Spectroscopic, and Chromatographic Methods, C.D. Craver and T. Provder, Editors, ACS Advances in Chemistry Series No. 227, pp. 333-341 (1990).

“Evaluation of Alkylated Diphenyl Ether Disulfonate Surfactants in 60:40 Styrene Butadiene Emulsion Copolymerization”, J.W. Vanderhoff, V.L. Dimonie and M.S. El Aasser, J. Applied Polym. Sci., 41, 1549-1568 (1990).

“Preparation of ABS (Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene) Latexes Using Hydroperoxide Redox Initiators”, E.S. Daniels, V.L. Dimonie, M.S. El Aasser and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 41, 2463-2477 (1990).

“Miniemulsion Copolymerization of Styrene Methyl Methacrylate: Effect of Transport Phenomena”, J.M. Asua, V.S. Rodriguez, C.A. Silebi and M.S. El Aasser, Makromol. Chem., Macromol. Symp., 35/36, 59-85 (1990).

“Batch Emulsion Copolymerization of 50/50 Vinyl Acetate/N Butyl Acrylate Using Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Emulsifier”, J.W. Vanderhoff, N.J. Earhart, V.L. Dimonie and M.S. El Aasser, Makromol. Chem., Macromol. Symp., 35/36, 477-497 (1990).

“Effect of Alkyl Substitution of DOWFAX„· Surfactants in Styrene Butadiene Emulsion Copolymerization”, V. Dimonie, M.S. El Aasser, and J.W. Vanderhoff, Makromol. Chem., Macromol. Symp., 35/36, 447-465 (1990).

“FT PGSE NMR Investigation of the Supramolecular Structure of a Dilute Gel Phase”, R.J. Goetz, A. Khan and M.S. El Aasser, J. Colloid & Inter. Sci., 137, No. 2, (1990).

“Investigation of the Persulfate/Itaconic Acid Interaction and Implications for Emulsion Polymerization”, M.R. Lock, M.S. El Aasser, A. Klein and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Applied Polym. Sci., 39, 2129-2140 (1990).

“Pseudosteady States in Semicontinuous Emulsion Copolymerization”, J. Dimitratos, M.S. El Aasser, C. Georgakis and A. Klein, J. Applied Polym. Sci., 40, 1005-1021 (1990).

“Kinetic and Thermodynamic Aspects of Miniemulsion Copolymerizationa)”, J. Delgado and M.S. El Aasser, Makromol. Chem., Macromol. Symp., 31, 63-87 (1990).

“Miniemulsion Copolymerization of Vinyl Acetate and Butyl Acrylate. IV. Kinetics of the Copolymerization”, J. Delgado, M.S. El Aasser, C.A. Silebi and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 28, 777-794 (1990).

“Dilute Phase Behavior of Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and Water”, R.J. Goetz and M.S. El Aasser, Langmuir, 6, p. 132 (1990).

“Emulsion Polymerization”, M.S. El Aasser, in Scientific Methods for the Study of Polymer Colloids and Their Applications, F. Candau and R.H. Ottewill, editors, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, 1990, pp. 1-34.

“Preparation of Uniform Nonspherical Latex Particles”, J.W. Vanderhoff, H.R. Sheu, and M.S. El Aasser, in Scientific Methods for the Study of Polymer Colloids and Their Applications, F. Candau and R.H. Ottewill, editors, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, 1990, pp. 529-565.

“Phase Separation in Polystyrene Latex Interpenetrating Polymer Networks”, H.R. Sheu, M.S. El Aasser and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 28, 629-651 (1990).

“Uniform Nonspherical Latex Particles as Model Interpenetrating Polymer Networks”, H.R. Sheu, M.S. El Aasser and J.W. Vanderhoff, J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 28, 653-667 (1990).

“The Morphology of Microscopic Composite Particles Prepared by Two-Stage Polymerization”, S. Shen, V. L. Dimonie, E. D. Sudol, M. S. El-Aasser and J. W. Vanderhoff, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 967-971 (1990).