Polymer Processing Institute

 

 

Design and Computation | Materials Characterization | Mixing and Compounding | Plastics Recycling | Reactive Processing | Thermoplastic Foam Processing | Blown Film | Devolatilization | Injection Molding

DESIGN AND COMPUTATION

Narh, K.A., Xanthos, M., Li, Z., Dey, S.K., Yilmazer, U., Li, Y., “Simulation of the “Intrusion” Process for Thick-Walled Thermoplastics- Product and Process “, ANTEC 98

U. Yilmazer, M. Xanthos, S.K. Dey, S. Mitra and C. Feng, “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Leachate Analysis of Carpet Residue/Polyethylene Prototypes for Building and Construction Applications”, ANTEC 99, SPE Proceedings page 3265.

"Simulation of the Intrusion Process for Thick-Walled Thermoplastics - Product and Process Characteristics", K.A. Narh, M. Xanthos, Z. Li, S.K. Dey, U. Yilmazer, Y. Li, SPE ANTEC, 1767, (1998).

"Prototype Design and Process Optimization Procedure for Products from Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Blends", K.A. Narh and M. Xanthos, Proc. ASME Intern Mech. Eng. Congr. Exp., MD - Vol 79, p. 151, Dallas, TX, November, 1997.

"Extrusion Process Analysis with PASS in Applications of CAE in Extrusion and other Continuous Processes", Sebastian, D.H. and R. Rakos, E.C. Bernhardt and K.E. O’Brien, Eds., Hanser, New York (1992).

"New Insights into the Modeling of Co-rotating Intermeshing Twin Screw Extruders", Sebastian, D.H. and R. Rakos, ANTEC ‘90 Proceedings, p. 135, Dallas, Texas, 1990.

"Prediction and Verification of the Performance of Conveying Elements within the Co-rotating Fully Intermeshing Twin Screw Extruder", McCullough, T.W., D.H. Sebastian, and R. Rakos, ANTEC ‘90 Proceedings, p. 147, Dallas, Texas, 1990.

MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION

"Slip Velocity and Slip Layer Thickness in Flow of Concentrated Suspensions", F. Soltani and U. Yilmazer, J. Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 69, 515, (1998).

"Viscoelastic Properties of Suspensions with Weakly Interacting Particles", G. Bayram, U. Yilmazer, N. Orbey, J. Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 69, 507, (1998).

"Effect of Fillers on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polyurethanc Elastomer", S. Benli, U. Yilmazer, F. Pekel, S. Ozkar, J. Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 68, 1057, (1998).

"Mechanical and Burning Properties of Highly Loaded Composite Propellants", A. Goemez, C. Erisken, U. Yilmazer, F. Pekel, S. Ozkar, J. Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 67, 1547, (1998).

"Helical Barrel Rheometer", D.B. Todd, C.G. Gogos, D. Charalampopolous, US Patent 5,708,197, (1998).

"Processing/Structure Relationships of Mica-Filled Polyethylene Films with Low Oxygen Permeability" M. Xanthos, N. Faridi and Y. Li, Intern. Polym. Proc., 13, 1, 58, (March 1998).

" In-line Measurement of Gas Solubility in Polystyrene and Polyethylene Terephthalate Melts During Foam Extrusion", Q. Zhang, M. Xanthos and S.K. Dey, The 1998 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 15-20, 1998, Anaheim, CA

"Effects of Matrix Composition on Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Blends" M. Xanthos, Proc. 55th SPE ANTEC, 43, 3109 (1997).

"Measurement of Melt Viscoelastic Properties of Polyethylene and Their Blends - A Comparison of Experimental Techniques" M. Xanthos, V. Tan and A. Ponnusamy, Polym. Eng. Sci., 37, 6, 1102 (1997)

"Effects of Carbonate Salts on Crystallization Kinetics and Properties of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate" M. Xanthos, B.C. Baltzis and P.P. Hsu, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 1423 (1997)

"Measurement of Gas Solubility in Thermoplastic Melts During Foam Extrusion" S.K. Dey, Q. Zhang, N. Faridi and M. Xanthos, Proc. 55th SPE ANTEC, 43, 1988 (1997).

"On-line and Off-line Gas Solubility Measurements in Foamable Thermoplastics", N. Faridi, S.K. Dey, M. Xanthos and Q. Zhang, Thirteenth International Polymer Processing Society Meeting, Meadowlands Hilton Hotel, Secaucus, NJ, June 10-13, 1997.

"Effects of Fillers on Permeability and Mechanical Properties of HDPE Blown Films" T.S. Gill and M. Xanthos, J. Vinyl and Addit. Technol., 2, 3, 248 (1996); ibid., Proc. 54th SPE ANTEC, 42, 1757 (1996).

"Some Microwave and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber-Polypropylene and Carbon Black-Polypropylene Composites", A. Kaynak, A. Polat, U. Yilmazer, Materials Research Bulletin, 31, (1996).

"Modeling and Rheology of HTPB Solid Properties", C. Erisken, A. Goemez, U. Yilmazer, S. Ozkar, F. Pekel, "Energetic Materials - Technology, Manufacturing and Processing", 27th International Annual Conference of ICT, Karlsruhe, Germany, 49-1, (1996).

"Rheological Behavior of a Model Suspension: Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene Filled with Glass Beads", G. Bayram, U. Yilmazer, N. Orbey, The 1996 I. Chem. Research Event/Second European Conference for Young Researchers, Leeds, England, 958 (1996).

"The Effect of Solids Loading on the Mechanical and Ballistic Properties of Solid Rocket Fuels", A. Goemez, C. Erisken, F. Pekel, U. Yilmazer, S. Ozkar, The Second Turkish Chemical Engineering Congress, 1397, (1996).

"The Helical Barrel Rheometer for On-line Viscometry", D.B. Todd, C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir and D.W. Yu, 11th Int. Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, Seoul, Korea, March, 1995.

"Polyolefin Blends with Low Oxygen Permeability" M. Xanthos, J. Grenci and S.S. Dagli, Proc. 53rd SPE ANTEC, 41, 3194 (1995).

"Emissions During Thermoplastics Processing-A Review" S.H. Patel and M. Xanthos, Adv. Polym. Technol,. 14, 1, 67 (1995).

"Recent Developments in In-line Spectroscopy/Microscopy for Monitoring Extrusion Processes" M. Xanthos and S.H. Patel, Adv. Polym. Technol, 14, 2, 151 (1995).

"Mechanisms and Performance of Hydrotalcite Acid Neutralizers in Thermoplastics" S.H. Patel, M. Xanthos, J. Grenci and P.B. Klepak, J. Vinyl and Addit.Technol., 1, 3, 201(1995); ibid., Proc. 53rd SPE ANTEC, 41, 3644 (1995).

"Comparative Analysis of Commercially Available Temperature and Pressure Sensors for Polymer Processing", T. Gill, S.K. Dey and M. Xanthos, Fifth Annual Mini-Tech Conference, NJIT, Newark, NJ, April 21, 1995.

"Recent Developments in On-line Analytical Techniques Applicable to the Polymer Industry", S.H. Patel, D.B. Todd, M. Xanthos, SPE ANTEC, 40, 2214, (1994).

"How Rheology Impacts Manufacturing", C.G. Gogos, S. Bhakuni, R. Potluri and M. Zafar, Food Ingredients Europe, Earls Court, London, October, 1994.

"Flow Instabilities in Capillary Flow of Concentrated Suspensions", P. Yaras, D.M. Kalyon, U. Yilmazer, Rheol. Actu., 88, (1994).

"Desorption of Residual Monomer from PVC Resins in a Fluidized Drier", H. Bouaffar, U. Yilmazer, B. Elbirli, J. Applied Polymer Science, 119, (1994).

"Rheological Properties of Filled Polymers", G. Bayram, N. Orbey, U. Yilmazer, The First Turkish Chemical Engineering Congress, Vol. 1, 576, (1994).

"Applications of On-Line Rheology in Reactive Alloying", M. Xanthos, J. Grenci, C. Jacob, S.S. Dagli and H.K. Kotlar, Proc. SPE RETEC on "Blends, Alloys and Modified Polymers", Akron, OH, October 5-6, 1993.

"Flow Response and Microstructure of Polymers Reinforced with Discontinuous Fibers", T. Davidson, T.A. Huang, J.P. Brizzolara and D.H. Sebastian, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 289, 231-235, 1993.

"The Role of Interface at the Wall in Flow of Concentrated Composites", U. Yilmazer and D. M.Kalyon, The Interfacial Interactions in Polymeric Composites, G. Akovali E., Kluwer Pulblishers, 109, (1993).

"Extrusion and Lubrication Flows of Viscoplastic Fluids with Wall Slip", A. Lawal, D. M. Kalyon, U. Yilmazer, Chem. Eng. Com., 127, (1993).

"Rheological Behavior of a Concentrated Suspension. A Solid Rocket Fuel Simulant", D.M. Kalyon, P. Yaras, B. Aral, U. Yilmazer, J. Rheol., 32, (1993).

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - III. Polyethylene-Polyethylene Oxide Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and D.H. Trivedi, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, 217-225 (1992).

"Mechanical Properties and Weatherin Behavior of Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Low Density Polyethylene Blends for Agricultural Applications", U. Yilmazer, Advances in Polymer Blends and Alloy Technology, Vol. III, Technomic, 132, (1992).

"Tensile, Flexural and Impact Properties of Thermoplastic Matirx Reinforced by Glass Fiber and Glass Bead Hybrids", U. Yilmazer, Composite Science and Technology, 119, (1992).

"Measuring Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity of Polymeric Solids and Melts", V. Tan, Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 11, 1, p. 69-71, 1991/1992.

"Measuring Polymer Melt Viscosities at High Pressures: The Hydrostatic Pressure Rheometer", R. Staats-Westover, Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 11, 2, p. 147-151, 1991/1992.

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - II. Polypropylene-Starch Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and X. Chen., J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 405-415 (1991).

"Melting Behavior of Controlled Rheology Polypropylene" S.H. Ryu, C.G. Gogos and M. Xanthos, Polymer, 32, 13, 2449 (1991).

"Dilatancy of Concentrated Suspensions with Newtonian Matrices", U. Yilmazer, D.M. Kalyon, Polymer Composites, 26, (1991).

"Development of a PVC Water Proofing Sheet", U. Yilmazer, Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, 239, (1991).

"Rheocalorimeter - Measures Reaction Viscosity vs. Conversion from Monomer to Polymer", J.A. Biesenberger and D. Rosendale, Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 10, 2, p. 153-155, 1990.

"Rheological Behavior of Highly Filled Suspensions Which Exhibit Slip at the Wall", D. M. Kalyon, U. Yilmazer, Polymer Rheology and Processing, A. A. Collyer and L.A. Utracki Eds., Elsevier, New York, (1990).

"Measuring Melt Elasticity - The Melt Elasticity Indexer", M. Xanthos, D.W. Yu, Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 10, 3, p. 243-244, 1990.

"Measurement of Solubility of Gases in Polymer Melts", S.K. Dey, Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 10, 4, p. 327-328, 1990.

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - I. Polyethylene-Starch Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and X. Chen, New Polymeric Materials, 2 (2), 175-189, (1990).

"Rheological Behavior of Highly Filled Suspensions", D.M. Kalyon, B. Aral, U. Yilmazer, SPE ANTEC, 1560, (1990).

"Slip Effects in Capillary and Parallel Disk Torsional Flow of Highly Filled Suspensions", U. Yilmazer, D.M. Kalyon, J. Rheology, 1197, (1989).

"Mat Formation and Unstable Flows of Hihgly Filled Suspensions in Capillaries ansd Continuous Processors", U. Yilmazer, C.G. Gogos, D.M. Kalyon, Polymer Composites, 242, (1989).

"Viscosity and Die Swell of Acrylonitrite-Butadiene-Styrene Filled with Glass Beasds and Glass Fibers", Polymer Composites, 1, (1989).

"Unstable Flows During Compounding of Highly Filled Suspensions", U. Yilmazer, C.G. Gogos, D.M. Kalyon, SPE ANTEC, 191, (1989).

"Slip Effects in Viscometric Flows of Highly Filled Suspensions", U. Yilmazer, D.M. Kalyon, SPE ANTEC, 1682, (1989).

"Viscosity and Die Swell of Acrylonitrite-Butadiene-Styrene Filled with Glass Beads and Glass Fibers", U. Yilmazer, SPE ANTEC, 1608, (1988).

"Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber/Glass Bead/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Ternary Composites", U. Yilmazer, S.F. Chabira, SPE ANTEC, 518, (1987).

MIXING AND COMPOUNDING

"Plastics Compounding Equipment and Processing", D.B. Todd, Ed, Hanser Publisher, Munchen, New York, (1998).

"A Comparative Study on the Performance of Three Single-Screw Mixing Elements in Melt-melt Mixing of Immiscible Blends", M. Esseghir, B. David, C.G. Gogos, D.B. Todd and D.W. Yu, Adv. Poly. Tech., 17 (1), p.1, 1998.

"Improving Incorporation of Fillers in Plastics", D.B. Todd, Functional Fillers & Fibers for Plastics 98 Conference, Beijing, China, June, 1998.

"Effect of Volatiles on Gear Pump Performance", D.B. Todd, J. Kale, S.K. Dey, Polym. Proc. Soc., 14th Ann. Meeting, Yokohama, June, 1998.

"Effects of Matrix Composition on Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Blends" M. Xanthos, Proc. 55th SPE ANTEC, 43, 3109 (1997).

"Evolution of Melting in Co-TSE Kneading Blocks", M. Esseghir, C.G. Gogos, D.W. Yu and D.B. Todd, 13th Int. Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, Secaucus, NJ, June 10-13, 1997.

"Practical Aspects of Processing in Intermeshing Twin Screw Extruders", D.B. Todd, SPE ANTEC, 43, 116, 1997.

"Monitoring Process Viscosities with a New On-line Rheometer", D.B. Todd, C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu, S. Widagdo, Plastics Engineering, 53, 107, March, 1997.

"Paste and Viscous Material Processing", D.B. Todd, Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, NY, 1997.

"Melting Mechanisms of Single Component Polymers in Co-Rotating TSE Kneading Blocks", M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu, C.G. Gogos, D.B. Todd and Z. Tadmor, SPE ANTEC Tech. Papers, Vol. 43, April-May, 1997.

"Morphology and Rheology Sensors for In-Line and On-Line Microstructure Monitoring in Compounding", M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu, C.G. Gogos, and D.B. Todd, SPE ANTEC Tech. Papers, Vol. 54. May 1996.

"Solid and Melt Rheology Driven Dispersive Mixing Mechanisms and Rates in Immiscible Polymer Blends", C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu and D.B. Todd, JSPP-Int. Ann. Conf. Proc., p. 33-36, Tokyo, June, 1996.

"Plastics Processing" M. Xanthos and D.B. Todd, , Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th Ed., Vol. 19, pp. 290-316, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1996)

"Impact Modification of Aromatic/Aliphatic Polyamide Blends - Effects of Composition and Processing Conditions" M. Xanthos, J.F. Parmer, M.L. La Forest and G.R. Smith, , J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 62, 1167 (1996)

"Measure Viscosity On-Line with the Helical Barrel Rheometer", D.B. Todd, C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu, and S. Widagdo, SPE ANTEC Tech Papers, Vol. 54, May, 1996.

"Scale-up Effects Upon Morphology Development During Mix-Melting of Multiphase Polymer Blends in ZSK Extruders", D.W. Yu, J.E. Curry and M. Esseghir, SPE ANTEC Tech. Papers, Vol. 55, April-May, 1996.

"Improving Compounding with Filters", D.B. Todd, Polym. Proc. Soc., 12th Ann. Mtg., Sorrento, Italy, 1996.

"Transmission Electron Microscopy Measurements of Compatibilizer Distribution in Polustyrene/Polyethylene Homopolymer Blends", G. Kim, M. Libera, R. Potluri and C.G. Gogos, 7th DSEA Northeast Regional Conference, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, March 22-23, 1996.

"Influence of Mixing Protocol on the Morphology and Mechanical Properties of an Impact-Modified, Immiscible Polyester/Polycarbonate Blend", M. Tant, J. Staples, D. Calvert, C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir, R. Potluri, D.B. Todd and D.W. Yu, First Topical Joint Conference on Processing, Structure & Properties of Polymeric Materials (AIChE & PPS), Chicago, IL, November, 1996.

"The Distribution of SIS Compatibilizer in Melt-Mixed Polystyrene-Polyethlene Homopolymer Blends", G. Kim, M. Libera, R. Potluri and C.G. Gogos, accepted to Morphological Control in Multiphase Polymer Mixtures, ed. R. Briber et. al, MRS Symp. Proc. 461, Boston, MA, December, 1996.

"The Use of On-Line Optical Microscopy for Monitoring Compounding and other Polymer Processing Operations"; D.W. Yu, M. Esseghir, and C.G. Gogos, SPE ANTEC Tech Papers, Vol. 53, p. 136-144, May 1995.

"Rheology-Driven Mixing Mechanisms in TSMEE Kneading Blocks", M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu and C.G. Gogos, SPE ANTEC Tech. Papers, Vol. 53, p. 1994-2000, 1995.

"Recent Developments in In-line Spectroscopy/Microscopy for Monitoring Extrusion Processes" M. Xanthos and S.H. Patel, Adv. Polym. Technol, 14, 2, 151 (1995).

"Applications of On-line Rheometry in Reactive Compounding", M. Xanthos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 14, 3, 207 (1995).

"Polyolefin Blends with Low Oxygen Permeability" M. Xanthos, J. Grenci and S.S. Dagli, Proc. 53rd SPE ANTEC, 41, 3194 (1995).

"Evaluation of Dissipative Mixing in Blends of Polycarbonate and Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymer", S. Lee, H. Kim, S.S. Woo, D.W. Yu, S.H. Kim, M. Esseghir and C.G. Gogos, 11th Int. Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, Seoul, Korea, March, 1995.

"The Effect of Immiscible Blends Component Rheology on the Mechanism and Rates of Laminar Dispersive Mixing", C.G. Gogos, M. Avgousti, M. Esseghir and D.W. Yu, COMPOUNDING '95, Philadelphia, PA, August 28-29, 1995.

"Compounding Techniques for Improved Filter Reinforcement", D.B. Todd, Intertech Functional Filters Conf., Houston, TX, December, 1995.

"Effect of Triblock Compatibilizers on the Morphology of LDPE/PS Blends", R. Potluri, C.G. Gogos, S. Dagli and M. Libera, ANTEC '95, Boston, MA, May, 1995.

"The Physical and Chemical Nature of Plastics Additives" M. Xanthos, Chapter 14 of Mixing and Compounding of Polymers - Theory and Practice", pp. 471-492, I. Manas-Zloczower and Z. Tadmor, Eds., Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich, New York (1994).

"Peroxide Modification of a Multicomponent Polymer Blend with Potential Applications in Recycling" T. Vivier and M. Xanthos, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 54, 569 (1994).

"Kinetic Studies and Process Analysis of the Reactive Compatibilization of Nylon 6/Polypropylene Blends" S.S. Dagli, M. Xanthos and J.A. Biesenberger, Polym. Eng. Sci. , 34, 23, 1720 (1994).

"LDPE/PP Blends Modified by Peroxide and Radiation Induced Reactions" D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, ", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 52, 99 (1994).

"The Twin-Screw Mixing Element Evaluator: On-Line Performance Evaluation of Modular Twin-Screw Mixing Elements", C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir, D.W. Yu, D.B. Todd and J. Curry, SPE ANTEC Tech. Papers Vol. 40, p. 270, 1994.

"Dispersive Mixing in Immiscible Polymer Blends", C. Gogos, M. Esseghir, D.B. Todd and D.W.Yu., Preprints of the 5th SPSJ Inter. Poly. Conference, Osaka, Japan, November, 1994.

"Use of the Mixing Element Evaluator to Study Mixing Mechanisms and Dispersions Rates", M. Esseghir, C.G. Gogos, D.W. Yu, D.B. Todd and J.E. Curry, Styrenics '94, Zurich, Switzerland, December, 1994.

"Determining Pressure Drop in Extrusion", D.B. Todd, Plastics Compounding, 17, 6, p.21, 1994.

"A Device to Study Compaction and Conveying in Single Screw Extrusion", C.G. Gogos, M. Zafar, D. Sebastian, D.B. Todd, K.S. Hyun, M.A. Spalding, SPE ANTEC, 40, p.288, 1994.

"Back Mixed Drag Flow Apparatus", J.A. Biesenberger, D.B. Todd, US Patent 5,372,418, 1994.

"Cooling in Single Screw Extruders", S.K. Dey, C. Jacob, D.B. Todd, SPE ANTEC, 39, p.2248, 1993.

"Providing Backmixing in an Extruder", Y. Lu, J.A. Biesenberger, D.B. Todd, Polym. Proc. Soc., 9th Ann. Mtg., Manchester, UK, April, 1993.

"Melting of Plastics in Kneading Blocks", D.B. Todd, Intern. Polymer Processing, 8, 113, 1993.

"Effects of Compounding Parameters in the Reactive Compatibilization of HDPE/PET Blends", S.S. Dagli and K.M.Kamdar, Eighth International congress on Compatibilizers and Reactive Polymer Alloying, Compalloy '93, Newark, NJ, 1993.

"Reactive Compatibilization of HDPE/PET Blends - Part I: Effects of Sequence of Component Addition", K.M. Kamdar and S.S. Dagli, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 1249, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"The Mixing Element Evaluator", C.G. Gogos, M. Esseghir, D.B. Todd and D. Sebastian, SPE ANTEC Tech. Papers, Vol. 51, pp. 1542, 1993.

"Comparison of Mixing Elements in Single Screw Reactive Extrusion: Compatibilization of Nylon 6 and Polypropylene Blends" S.S. Dagli, K.M. Kamdar and M. Xanthos, Engineering Plastics, 8, 197 (1995); ibid. Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC, 39, 18 (1993).

"Dispersive Mixing Studies with the Twin Screw Mixing Element Evaluator: Mixing Performance and Evolution of Dispersed Phase Morphology in Twin Screw Kneading Blocks", M. Esseghir and D.W. Yu, 3M Compounding Mixing and Extrusion Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 11-14, 1993.

"Dispersive Mixing Studies with the Single Screw Mixing Element Evaluator: I. Study on the Evolution of Dispersion on Selected Single Screw Mixing Elements, II. A Comparative Study on the Performance of Three Single Screw Mixing Elements", D.W. Yu and M. Esseghir, 3M Compounding Mixing and Extrusion Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 11-14, 1993.

"Organic Fibers as Modifiers for Thermoplastic Polyurethances", R. Tupil, S.K. Dey and M. Xanthos, PPS meeting, Morgantown, WV, 1993.

"Monitoring Continuous Compounding Through On-line Instrumentation", S.K. Dey, C. Jacob and M. Xanthos, SPE Retec, Somerset, NJ, 1993.

"Blends of Nylon 6 and Polypropylene with Potential Applications in Recycling: Effects of Extrusion Variables on Blend Characteristics" S.S. Dagli, M. Xanthos and J.A. Biesenberger, Chapter 19 of "Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling", G. Andrews and P. Subramanian, Eds., ACS Symposium Series No. 513, Washington, DC (1992).

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - III. Polyethylene-Polyethylene Oxide Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and D.H. Trivedi, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, 217-225 (1992).

"Compatibilization of Refined Commingled Post-Consumer Plastics" M. Xanthos, A. Patel, S.K. Dey, S.S. Dagli, C. Jacob, T.J. Nosker and R.W. Renfree, Adv. Polym. Technol., 13, 3, 231 (1994); ibid., Proc. 50th SPE ANTEC, 38, 596 (1992).

"An Overview of Additives and Modifiers for Polymer Blends: Facts, Deductions, and Uncertainties" L. Mascia and M. Xanthos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 11, 4, 237 (1992).

"Peroxide Modified Polyolefin Blends - Part II - Effects on LDPE/PP Blends with Polymer Components of Dissimilar Initial Viscosities" D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, , Adv. Polym. Technol., 11, 4, 295 (1992).

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - II. Polypropylene-Starch Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and X. Chen., J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 405-415 (1991).

"Compatibilization of Polymer Blends by Reactive Processing" M. Xanthos and S.S. Dagli, Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 13, 929 (1991).

"Drag and Pressure Flow in Twin Screw Extruders", D.B. Todd, Int'l. Polym. Proc., 6, 143, 1991.

"Compounding in Twin Screw Extruders", D.B. Todd, Ch. 3 in "Two Phase Polymer Systems", LA Utracki, Ed. Hanser, 1991.

"Peroxide Modified Polyolefin Blends - Part I - Effects on LDPE/PP Blends with Components of Similar Initial Viscosities" D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 10, 3, 163 (1990).

"Polypropylene/Polyethylene Terephthalate Blends Compatibilized through Functionalization" M. Xanthos, M.W. Young, and J.A. Biesenberger, Polym. Eng. Sci. , 30, 355 (1990).

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - I. Polyethylene-Starch Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and X. Chen, New Polymeric Materials, 2 (2), 175-189, (1990).

"Interfacial Agents for Multiphase Polymer Systems: Recent Advances" M. Xanthos, Polym. Eng. Sci., 28, 1392 (1988); ibid., Proc. NRCC/IMRI "Polyblends - 88" Symposium, Boucherville, Que., Canada, April 5-6, 1988.

"Development of Experimental Techniques and Simulation Methods to Analyze Mixing in Co-rotating Twin Screw Extrusion", D.M. Kalyon, Advances in Polymer Technology, 337, (1988).

"Evaluating Screw Performance: Extrusion Process Stability and Degree of Mixing from Melt Rheology Data and Measurement on an Instrumented Extruder", A.P. Plochocki, S.K. Dey and K. Wilezytiski, Polym. Eng. Sci., 1987.

"Mixing Performance Criterion for Twin Screw Extruder", S.K. Dey, A. Kiani, A.P. Plochocki and J.E. Curry, Kunststoffe, 1986.

"Compounding Industrial Polymers" Effect of Mixer Type on Melt Rheology and Cocomittant Morphology of a Model Polyblend/Alloy - Recent in Experiments and Theory", A.P. Plochocki, S.K. Dey and P.S. Hope, Retec, 1986.

PLASTICS RECYCLING

 

U. Yilmazer, M. Xanthos, S.K. Dey, S. Mitra and C. Feng, “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Leachate Analysis of Carpet Residue/Polyethylene Prototypes for Building and Construction Applications”, ANTEC’99, SPE Preprint page 3265.

"Simulation of the Intrusion Process for Thick-Walled Thermoplastics Product and Process", K.A. Narh, M. Xanthos, Z. Li, S.K. Dey, U. Yilmazer, ANTEC '98.

"Effects of Carbonate Salts on Crystallization Kinetics and Properties of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate", M. Xanthos, B.C. Baltxis and P.P. Hsu, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 64, 1423 (1997).

"Preparation and Characterization of Composites from the Glycolysis Products of Nylon Waste", M. Akbudak, U. Yilmazer, The Second Turkish Chemical Engineering Congress, 788, (1996).

"Thermoplastic Composites from Maleic Anhydride Modified Post-Consumer Plastics", M. Xanthos, J. Grenci, S.H. Patel, A. Patel, C. Jacob, S.K. Dey and S.S. Dagli, Polym. Compos., 16, 3, 204 (1995).

"PVC Modification/Compatibilization Reactions-Potential Applications in Recycling", M. Xanthos and S.H. Patel, Proc. SPE RETEC on "What's new in PVC?", p. 43, New Brunswick, NJ, October 24-25, 1995.

"Energy Savings from Plastics Recovery Technologies", M. Xanthos and A.L. Bisio, The Intersociety Polymer Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 7-10, 1995.

"Recycling of Plastic Fishing Nets in the USA: A Feasibility Study", M. Xanthos and S.S. Dagli, Polymer Recycling, 1, 3, 167 (1995).

"Energy Savings from Plastics Recovery Technologies", M. Xanthos and A.L. Bisio, The Intersociety Polymer Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 7-10, 1995.

"A Research Needs Assessment for Waste Plastics Recycling", Report DOE/ER-30168 prepared by PPI staff for the U.S. Department of Energy, December 1994.

"How to Manage Plastics Waste: Technology and Market Opportunities", A.L. Bisio and M. Xanthos, Eds, Hanser Publishers, Munich, New York, (1994).

"Value Added Blends and Composites from Recycled Plastic Fishing Gear", S.S. Dagli, S.K. Dey, R.Tupil and M. Xanthos, J. Vinyl and Additive Technol., 1, 13,195 (1995); ibid., Proc. 52nd SPE ANTEC, 40, 3017 (1994).

"Peroxide Modification of a Multicomponent Polymer Blend with Potential Applications in Recycling", T. Vivier and M. Xanthos, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 54, 569 (1994).

"Ternary Recycling of Nylon 6", A. Emirler, U. Yilmazer, The First Turkish Chemical Engineering Congress, Vol. 1, 311, (1994).

"Peroxide Modification of a Multicomponent Polymer Blend for Recycling", T. Vivier, M. Xanthos and P. Breant, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 1227, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"Thermoplastic Composites from Post-Consumer Mixed Plastics Modified for Improved Adhesion", J. Grenci, S.K. Dey, C. Jacob, A. Patel, S.S. Dagli, S. H. Patel and M. Xanthos, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 488, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"Properties and Microstructure of Impact Modified Post-Consumer Plastics", K.E. Van Ness, W.T. Fielder, L.W. Strickler, M. Xanthos, T.J. Nosker and R.W. Renfree, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC, 39, 2851 (1993).

"Alternative Procedures for the Recycling of Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC)", S. H. Patel, K. E. Gonsalves, S. S. Stivala, L. S. Reich, and D. H. Trivedi, Adv. Polym. Technol., 12, 1, 35 (1993).

"Compatibilization of Refined Commingled Post Consumer Plastics", M. Xanthos, A. Patel, S.K. Dey, S.S. Dagli, C. Jacob, TlJ. Nosker and R.W. Renfree, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC 39, 2851, 1993.

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - III. Polyethylene-Polyethylene Oxide Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and D.H. Trivedi, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 45, 217-225 (1992).

"Overview of Interfacial Agents for Recycling Commingled Plastics", M. Xanthos, AIChE Spring National Meeting, Paper No 24a, New Orleans, LA, March 29 - April 2, 1992.

"Blends of Nylon 6 and Polypropylene with Potential Applications in Recycling: Effects of Extrusion Variables on Blend Characteristics", S.S. Dagli, M. Xanthos and J.A. Biesenberger, Chapter 19 of "Emerging Technologies in Plastics Recycling", G. Andrews and P. Subramanian, Eds., ACS Symposium Series No. 513, Washington, DC (1992).

"Recycling of Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC)", S. H. Patel, K. E. Gonsalves, S. S. Stivala, L. S. Reich, and D. H. Trivedi, ACS PMSE Proceedings, 67, 455 (1992).

"Compatibilization of Refined Commingled Post-Consumer Plastics", M. Xanthos, A. Patel, S.K. Dey, S.S. Dagli, C. Jacob, T.J. Nosker and R.W. Renfree, , Adv. Polym. Technol., 13, 3, 231 (1994); ibid., Proc. 50th SPE ANTEC, 38, 596 (1992).

"Compatibilization for Reuse of Commingled Post-Consumer Plastics", M. Xanthos, T.J. Nosker and K.E. Van Ness, 6th Intern. Congress on Compatibilizers and Reactive Polymer Alloying, Compalloy '92, Short Hills, NJ, April 8-10, 1992.

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - II. Polypropylene-Starch Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and X. Chen., J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 405-415 (1991).

"Development of Potentially Degradable Materials for Marine Applications - I. Polyethylene-Starch Blends", K.E. Gonsalves, S.H. Patel and X. Chen, New Polymeric Materials, 2 (2), 175-189, (1990).

"Identification and Characterization of Discarded Plastic Fishing Gear for Recycling", M. Xanthos, A. Patel and S.S. Dagli, Proc. 48th SPE ANTEC, 36, 1993 (1990).

"Recycling of Marine Plastics Debris Through Melt Reprocessing: A Case for Lost or Abandoned Fishing Gear", M. Xanthos, P.G. Kelleher, A. Patel and W.G. Gordon, Proc. Second Intern. Conf. on Marine Debris, Honolulu, HI, April 2-7, 1989; ibid., U.S. Dep. Commer., NOAA Tech. Memo. NMFS, NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-154, 870 (1990).

"Development of Recycling Technology for Plastic Fishing Gear - A Materials Evaluation", S.S. Dagli, P.G. Kelleher, M. Monroy, A. Patel and M. Xanthos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 10, 2, 125 (1990).

REACTIVE PROCESSING

"Reactive Extrusion of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer and Polyol Blends", G. Bayram, U. Yilmazer, M. Xanthos, SPE ANTEC, 1687, (1998).

"Impact Modification of Aromatic/Aliphatic Polyamide Blends - Effects of Composition and Processing Conditions", M. Xanthos, J.F. Parmer, M.L. La Forest and G.R. Smith, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 62, 1167 (1996)

"Plastics Processing" M.Xanthos and D.B. Todd, , Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th Ed., Vol. 19, pp. 290-316, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1996)

"Emissions During Thermoplastics Processing - A Review", S.H. Patel and M. Xanthos, Adv. Poly. Technol., 14, 1, 67 ,1995.

"Recent Developments in In-line Spectroscopy/Microscopy for Monitoring Extrusion Processes", M. Xanthos and S.H. Patel, Adv. Polym. Technol., 14, 2, 151, 1995.

"Thermoplastic Composites from Maleic Anhydride Modified Post-Consumer Plastics", M. Xanthos, J. Grenci, S.H. Patel, A. Patel, C. Jacob, S.K. Dey and S.S. Dagli, Polym. Compos. , 16, 3, 204 (1995).

"Applications of On-line Rheometry in Reactive Compounding" M. Xanthos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 14, 3, 207 (1995).

"PVC Modification/Compatibilization Reactions-Potential Applications in Recycling"' M. Xanthos and S.H. Patel, Proc. SPE RETEC on "What's new in PVC?", p. 43, New Brunswick, NJ, October 24-25, 1995.

"Bulk Polymerization in Continuous Drag Flow Back Mix Reactor", Y. Lu, J.A. Biesenberger, D.B. Todd, Polym. Proc. Soc., 11th Ann. Mtg., Seoul, Korea, 1995.

"Peroxide Modification of a Multicomponent Polymer Blend with Potential Applications in Recycling" T. Vivier and M. Xanthos, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 54, 569 (1994).

"Kinetic Studies and Process Analysis of the Reactive Compatibilization of Nylon 6/Polypropylene Blends" S.S. Dagli, M. Xanthos and J.A. Biesenberger, Polym. Eng. Sci. , 34, 23, 1720 (1994).

"LDPE/PP Blends Modified by Peroxide and Radiation Induced Reactions",D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 52, 99 (1994).

"On-Line Monitoring of Reactive Compatibilization", M. Xanthos, J. Grenci, C. Jacob and S.S. Dagli, Proc. 52nd SPE ANTEC, 40, 1496 (1994).

"Mixing Technology Key to Reactive Extrusion", D. B. Todd, Modern Plastics, 71, p.71, April, 1994.

"Continuous Polymerization in a Back Mixed Drag Flow Reactor", Y. Lu, J.A. Biesenberger, D.B. Todd, SPE ANTEC, 40, 113, 1994.

"Comparison of Mixing Elements in Single Screw Reactive Extrusion: Compatibilization of Nylon 6 and Polypropylene Blends", S.S. Dagli, K.M. Kamdar and M. Xanthos, Engineering Plastics, 8, 197 (1995); ibid. Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC, 39, 18 (1993).

"Peroxide Modification of a Multicomponent Polymer Blend for Recycling", T. Vivier, M. Xanthos and P. Breant, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 1227, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"Thermoplastic Composites from Post-Consumer Mixed Plastics Modified for Improved Adhesion", J. Grenci, S.K. Dey, C. Jacob, A. Patel, S.S. Dagli, S.H. Patel and M. Xanthos, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 488, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"A Backmix Drag-Flow Reactor", J.A. Biesenberger, Y. Lu and D.B. Todd, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 27, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"Reactive compatibilization of HDPE/PET Blends - Part I: Effects of Sequence of Component Addition", K.M. Kamdar and S.S. Dagli, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 1249, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"Effects of Compounding Paramenters on the Reactive Compatibilization of HDPE/PET Blends", S.S. Dagli and K.M. Kamdar, Eighth International congress on Compatibilizers and Reactive Polymer Alloying, Compalloy '93, Newark, NJ, 1993.

"Applications of On-Line Rheology in Reactive Alloying", M. Xanthos, J. Grenci, C. Jacob, S.S. Dagli and H.K. Kotlar, Proc. SPE RETEC on "Blends, Alloys and Modified Polymers", Akron, OH October 5-6, 1993.

"Engineering Fundamentals of Reactive Extrusion", D.B. Todd, 2nd Cong. Brasileiro de Polimeios, Sao Paulo, October, 1993.

"Structure/Properties Comparison of Peroxide Modified and Irradiated LDPE/PP Blends", D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, American Chemical Society, Division of PMSE, Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C., 67, p313, 1992.

"Reactive Extrusion: Principles and Practice" M. Xanthos, Ed., , Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich, New York (1992).

"Peroxide Modified Polyolefin Blends - Part II - Effects on LDPE/PP Blends with Polymer Components of Dissimilar Initial Viscosities", D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 11, 4, 295 (1992).

"Consider Reactive Extrusion", D.B. Todd, Chem. Eng. Prog., 88, 8, p.72, 1992.

"Reactive Processing in Twin Screw Extruders", D.B. Todd, Compounding 92 Conference, Brussels, February, 1992. 

"Parameters Affecting Process Efficiency of Peroxide Initiated Controlled Degradation of Polypropylene" S.H. Ryu, C.G. Gogos and M. Xanthos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 11, 2, 121 (1991/92)

"Compatibilization of Polymer Blends by Reactive Processing" M. Xanthos and S.S. Dagli, Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 13, 929 (1991).

"Reactive Extrusion in a Single Screw Extruder - Compatibilization of Nylon 6 and Polypropylene Blends", S.S. Dagli, J.A. Biesenberger, D.B. Todd, Polym. Proc. Soc., 7th Ann. Mtg., p.115, Hamilton, ONT, April, 1991.

"Twin Screw Maleation of EPR", J. Grenci, M. Xanthos, D.B. Todd, Polym. Proc. Soc., 7th Ann. Mtg., p.117, Hamilton, ONT, April, 1991.

"Reactive Extrusion in a Single Screw Extruder - Maleation of Polyethylene", J. Grenci, J.A. Biesenberger, D.B. Todd, Polym. Proc. Soc., 7th Ann. Mtg., p.121, Hamilton, ONT, April, 1991.

"Rheological Behavior of Polyolefin Blends Modified Through Reactive Processing", D.W. Yu, 24th MARM ACS Atlantic Regional Meeting, Madison, NJ, May, 1990.

"Rheokinetics of Step and Chain Polymerizations", J. Biesenberger and D. Rosendale, ACS Adv. in Chem. Series, 227, 267 (1990).

"Polypropylene/Polyethylene Terephthalate Blends Compatibilized through Functionalization" M. Xanthos, M.W. Young, and J.A. Biesenberger, , Polym. Eng. Sci. , 30, 355 (1990).

"Peroxide Modified Polyolefin Blends - Part I - Effects on LDPE/PP Blends with Components of Similar Initial Viscosities" D.W. Yu, M. Xanthos and C.G. Gogos, Adv. Polym. Technol., 10, 3, 163 (1990).

"Interfacial Agents for Multiphase Polymer Systems: Recent Advances" M. Xanthos, Polym. Eng. Sci., 28, 1392 (1988); ibid., Proc. NRCC/IMRI "Polyblends - 88" Symposium, Boucherville, Que., Canada, April 5-6, 1988.

"Reactive Extrusion of Methyl Methacrylate", S.K. Dey and J.A. Biesenberger, ANTEC, 1987.

"Principles of Polymerization Engineering", J. Biesenberger and D.H. Sebastian, J. Wiley and Sons (1983).

THERMOPLASTIC FOAM PROCESSING

 

Xanthos, M., Zhang, Q., Dey, S.K. and Li, Y., “ Effect of Resin Rheology on the Extrusion Foaming Characteristics of PET ”, presented at ANTEC’98.

Dey, S.K. and Xanthos, M., “ Production of PET Foam with Viscosity Modifier ”, FoamPlus Conference’98.

M. Xanthos, S. K. Dey and Q. Zhang, “ Sheet Extrusion Of Foamed Polyethylene Terephthalate”, Presented at 1998 polymers, Laminations and coatings Conference.

Xanthos, M., Zhang, Q., Dey, S.K., Li, Y. and Yilmazer, U. , “ Effect of Resin Rheology on the Extrusion Foaming Characteristics of PET ”, Jou. Cellu. Plast., Vol 34, No. 6, page 498, 1998.

Q. Zhang, M. Xanthos and S.K. Dey, “ In-Line Measurement of Gas Solubility in Polystyrene and Polyethylene Terephthalate Melts During Foam Extrusion”, accepted for presentation at the Winter Annual Meeting of ASME ( American Society of Mechanical Engineers), Anaheim, CA, Nov. 15-20, 1998.

M. Xanthos, S.K. Dey, Q. Zhang and J. Quintans, ”Parameters Affecting Extrusion Foaming of PET by Gas Injection”, ANTEC’99, SPE Preprint page 2109.

"Production of PET Foams with Viscosity Modifiers", S.K. Dey, M. Xanthos and Q. Zhang, presented at FoamPlas Conference '98 (May 1998), Teaneck, NJ.

"Effect of Resin Rheology on the Extrusion Foaming Characteristics of PET", M. Xanthos, Q. Zhang, S.K. Dey and Y. Li, presented at ANTEC '98 (April 1998).

"Method of Preparing Thermoplastic Foams using a Gaseous Blowing Agent", J.A. Biesenberger, S.K. Dey, and D.B. Todd, US Patent #5,707,573, January 13, 1998.

"On-Line and Off-Line Gas Solubility Measurements in Foamable Thermoplastics", N. Faridi, S.K. Dey, M. Xanthos and Q. Zhang, Thirteenth International Polymer Processing Society Meeting, Meadowlands Hilton Hotel, Secaucus, NJ, USA, June 10-13, 1997.

"Measurement of Solubility of Gases in Semi-crystalline Polymers", N. Faridi, S.K. Dey and A. Chawda, Proc. 55th SPE ANTEC, page 2,221, 1997.

"Measurement of Gas Solubility in Thermoplastic Melts During Foam Extrusion", S.K. Dey, Q. Zhang, N. Faridi and M. Xanthos, Proc. 55th SPE ANTEC, page 1,988, 1997.

"Use of Inert Gases in Extruded Medium Density Polypropylene Foams", S.K. Dey, P. Natarajan, M. Xanthos and M.D. Braathen, J. Vinyl & Additive Tech., Dec. 1996, Vol. 2, No. 4, page 339.

"Recent Developments in Inert Gas Foaming of Extruded Thermoplastics", S.K. Dey and M. Xanthos, Foam Conference '96, Dec. 10-12, 1996, Somerset, NJ, page 17.

"Use of Inert Gases in Extruded Medium Density Polypropylene Foams", S.K. Dey, P. Natarajan, M. Xanthos and M. D.Braathen, Proc. 54th SPE ANTEC, 1955 (1996).

"Inert-Gas Extrusion of Rigid PVC Foam", S.K. Dey, C. Jacob and M. Xanthos, Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, March, 1996.

"New Foam Extrusion Technology is "Environmentally Friendly", M.C.Gabriele, Plastics Technology, 20, August 1995.

"Inert Gases as Physical Blowing Agents for 'Green' Plastics Foams", M. Xanthos, J. Biesenberger, and S.K. Dey, PPS 11th Annual Meeting, March 27 - 30, 1995, Seoul, Korea.

"Inert-Gas Extrusion of Rigid PVC Foam", S.K.Dey, C.Jacob and M. Xanthos, Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, 2, 1, 48 (1996); ibid., Proc. 53rd SPE ANTEC, 4138 (1995).

"Inert Gases as Alternative Blowing Agents for Extruded Low Density Polystyrene Foam", C.Jacob and S.K.Dey, Journal of Cellular Plastics, 31, 1, 38 (1995).

"Inert Gas Foaming of Rigid PVC", S.K. Dey, C. Jacob, M. Xanthos, ANTEC, 1995.

"Inert Gas Foam Extrusion Technology", PPI & NJPEC seminar, September 26, 1994, Holiday Inn, Somerset, New Jersey.

"Inert Gases as Alternative Blowing Agents for Extruded Low density Polystyrene Foam", C.Jacob, S.K.Dey, Proc. 52nd SPE ANTEC, 1964 (1994).

"Effect of Physical Blowing Agents on Crystallization Temperature of Polymer Melts", S.K. Dey, C.Jacob and J.A.Biesenberger, Proc. 52nd SPE ANTEC, 2197 (1994).

"Low Density Foams From Environmentally Inert Physical Blowing Agents", S.K.Dey, PPI Publication, April 1993.

"Inert Gases as Alternative Foaming Agents For Thermoplastics", C.Jacob and S.K.Dey, Polymer Processing Society Regional Meeting for the Americas, August 8-11, 1993, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

"Measurement of Solubility of Gases in Polymer Melts", S.K.Dey, Adv. Polym. Technol., 10,4, 317 (1990).

"Measurement of Gas Solubility and Relationship to Extruded Foam Properties: A New Apparatus and some Data on Nitrogen in Polyolefins", S.S.Dagli, R.F. Staats-Westover and J.A.Biesenberger, Proc. 47th SPE ANTEC, 889 (1989).

BLOWN FILM

"Processing/Structure Relationships of Mica-Filled Polyethylene Films with Low Oxygen Permeability", M. Xanthos, N. Faridi and Y. Li, Intern. Polym. Proc.,13, 1, 58, 1998.

"Effects of Fillers on Permeability and Mechanical Properties of HDPE Blown Films", T.S. Gill and M. Xanthos, J. Vinyl and Addit. Technol., 2, 3, 248, 1996; ibid., Proc. 54th SPE ANTEC, 42, 1757, 1996.

"Effect of the Processing Conditions and Blending with Linear Low Density Polyethylene on the Properties of Low Density Polyethylene Films", U. Yilmazer, J. Applied Polymer Science, 2379, (1991).

"Development of Thermal Films for Greenhouse Applications Using Long Infrared Radiation Absorbers", U. Yilmazer, M. Bakar, A. Kioul, J. Plastic Film and Sheeting, 43, (1991).

"Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Low Density Polyethylene Blends for Greenhouse Applications", U. Yilmazer, M. Bakar, F. Bellahdeb, SPE ANTEC, 1837, (1988).

"Effects of Long Infrared Radiation Absorbers on the Properties of Polyethylene Based Agricultural Films", M. Bakar, A. Kioul, U. Yilmazer, P. Hadjiandreou, SPE ANTEC, 1464, (1988).

"Mechanical and Optical Properties of Low Density Polyethylene and Linear Low Density Polyethylene Blends", U. Yilmazer, M. Bakar, Z. Sahed, SPE ANTEC, 1410, (1987).

DEVOLATILIZATION

"Devolatilization of Polymer Melts: II. More Machine Geometry Effects", J. Biesenberger, J. Grenci, S.K. Dey and Y. Lu, 49th SPE ANTEC, Motreal, May, 1991.

"Devolatilization of Polymer Melts: Machine Geometry Effects", J. Biesenberger, J. Brizzolara and S.K. Dey, Poly. Eng. Sci., 30, 1493, 1990.

"Devolatilization of Polymer Melts:" Machine Geometry and Scale Factors", J. Biesenberger, J. Brizzolara and S.K. Dey, ANTEC, 1990.

"A Direct Injection GLC Method to Monitor Polymer Melt Devolatilization: MMA in PMMA", J. Biesenberger, T.N. Edkins and V.J. Notorgiacomo, Poly. Eng. Sci., 30, 1500, 1990.

"Visualization and Separation Experiments on Foam-Enhanced Melt Devolatilization: A New Apparatus and Some Experimental Results with PMMA/MMA", S.K. Dey and J.A. Biesenberger, ANTEC, 1989.

INJECTION MOLDING

"Emissions During Thermoplastics Processing - A Review", S.H. Patel and M. Xanthos, Adv. Poly. Technol., 14, 1, 67 ,1995.

"Advances in the Technology of Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics During 1992", Paul G. Kelleher, Adv. Polym. Technol., 13, 2, 157-177, 1994.

"Shear Controlled Molding of Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics", S. Parekh, S. Desai and J.P. Brizzolara, Proc. 51st SPE ANTEC Ann. Conf., 39, 530, New Orleans, LA, May, 1993.

"Advances in Injection Molding of Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics During 1992 - Part II: Processing, Design and Manufacture", P.G. Kelleher, Adv. Polym. Technol., 12, 3, 297-311, 1993.

"Advances in Injection Molding of Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics During 1991 - Part I: Materials and Processing", P.G. Kelleher, Adv. Polym. Technol., 11, 4, 305-313, 1992.

"Advances in Injection Molding of Fiber -Reinforced Thermoplastics During 1991 - Part II: Processing, Design and Manufacture", P.G. Kelleher, Adv. Polym. Technol., 12, 3, 305-313, 1992.

"Report on the State of the Art: Injection Molding of Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics. Part 1 - Materials and Process", P.G. Kelleher, Adv. Polym. Technol., 10, 3, 219-230, 1990.

"Report on the State of the Art: Injection Molding of Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics. Part II - Materials and Process", P.G. Kelleher, Adv. Polym. Technol., 10, 4, 277-284, 1990.