This project has as its focus the goal of replacing existing petroleum-based glass fiber – polypropylene composites with eco-friendly, sustainable, bio-composites from renewable resource-based natural/bio-fibers and bio-plastics. New environmental regulations, societal concerns and growing environmental awareness have increased the demand for sustainable products and processes that are compatible with the environment. The advantages of bio-fibers over synthetic glass fibers are low cost, low density, comparable specific strength, CO2 sequesterization and biodegradabilty. In the automotive industry, natural fibers combined with petroleum-based polymer are in use. The best and most eco-friendly practice is to replace synthetic polymers with renewable resource based biodegradable plastics which is the objective of this research program. Besides selecting renewable resource based fiber, polymer, and plasticizer, a unique, environmentally benign powder process is being developed to produce bio-composites that will also be very cost-effective.
The interrelated research topics of this project include investigations of (i) synthesis and extraction of cellulose nanowhiskers from plant cellulose; (ii) innovative bio-fiber surface treatments to produce “engineered natural fibers” for combination with any thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; (iii) research into capturing cellulose and modifying it into a thermoformable plastic; (iv) methods for manufacture of bio-composites from natural fibers and bio-plastic to produce void-free and high fiber content (~ 70%) superior strength bio-composites that replace petroleum based polymers and composites; and (v) research into electrospinning of cellulose based polymers for biological sensors.
Much excitement has been generated in recent times with the new research focus on materials and processes at the nanoscale. Polymers containing nanoscale additives and reinforcements (e.g. carbon nanotubes, nanoclays) have been shown to possess new, unique physical and chemical properties allowing them to be utilized in new applications such as interior and exterior accessories for automobiles, structural components for portable electronic devices and films. While a great deal of nanolevel research has focused on exfoliated clay platelets and carbon nanotubes, a natural nanostructured mineral, graphite, is known to consist of layers of carbon atoms (graphene sheets) assembled into a layered material. Graphite is one of the stiffest materials found abundantly in nature, and has excellent mechanical, electrical, thermal, lubrication and barrier properties.
This research project is directed at understanding the properties and processes of exfoliated graphite in order to create a new multifunctional additive for polymers. Research completed in the Drzal Group has already shown that with the appropriate surface treatment, graphene sheets can be exfoliated and dispersed in thermoset or thermoplastic polymers resulting in polymers with excellent stiffness, strength, toughness, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and low coefficient of thermal expansion, electromagnetic shielding properties and high barrier properties as well. Current research is directed at the processing and properties of high performance polymers modified with multifunctional exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets for high capacity battery, high performance fuel cell and membrane applications.
Kalaitzidou, K., H. Fukushima, P. Askeland and L.T. Drzal, "The Nucleating Effect of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets on the Crystallization of Polypropylene Nanocomposites" (in press) J. Mater. Sci (2008).
Huda, M., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K. and Misra, M., "Effect of Chemical Modifications of The Pineapple Leaf Fiber Surfaces On The Interfacial And Mechanical Properties of Laminated Biocomposites," Comp Interf., (in press) 2008
Lu, J., and Drzal, L. T.; "Preparation And Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Composite Films Based on Microfibrillated Cellulose With Nano-Web Structure" accepted for publication in Composites Part A, February 2008.
Lu, J., Askeland, P., and Drzal, L. T.; "Surface Modification of Microfibrillated Nano-Web Cellulose for Epoxy Composite Applications," accepted for publication in Polymer, January 5, 2008.
Hendricks, T.R.; Lu, J.; Drzal, L.T.; Lee, I. "Intact Pattern Transfer of Conductive Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelet Nanocomposite Films to Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Platforms," Advanced Materials, 20, 2008-2012, (2008).
Lu, J.; Do, I.; Drzal, L. T.; Worden, R. M.; Lee, I. "Nanometal-Decorated Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelet Based Glucose Biosensors with High Sensitivity and Fast Response," ACS Nano 2, 1825-1832, (2008).
Lu, J.; Drzal, L.T.; Worden, R.M.; Lee, I. "Simple Fabrication of a Highly Sensitive Glucose Biosensor Using Enzymes Immobilized in Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets Nafion Membrane," Chemistry of Materials 19, 6240-6246 (2007).
Miyagawa, H., Mohanty, A. K., Burgueño, R., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M., "Novel Biobased Resins from the Blends of Functionalized Soybean Oil and Unsaturated Polyester Resin", Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 45, No.6, p 698 - 704, (2007).
Bhurke, A. S. , Askeland, P. A. and Drzal, L.T.,"Surface Modification of Polycarbonate by Ultraviolet Radiation and Ozone", JAdhesion, 83. pp. 43-66 (2007).
Huda, M. S.,L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, "The Effect of Silane Treated- and Untreated- Talc on the Mechanical and Physico-mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Newspaper fibers/Talc Hybrid Composites", Composites Part B: Engineering: 38, pp 367-379 (2007).
Liu, W., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K.and Misra, M. "Influence of Processing Methods and Fiber Length on Physical Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Soy Based BioComposites", Composites Part B: Engineering , 38 B(3), pp 352-359 (2007).
Liu, W., Thayer, K., Misra, M., Drzal, L.T., Mohanty, A. K. "Processing and properties of native grass reinforced biocomposites", Polymer Engineering & Sciences, 47(7), 969-976 (2007).
Huda, M. S., Balan, V, Drzal, L. T., Chundawat, S. P. S., Dale, B. E. and Misra, M., "Effect of Ammonia Expansion (AFEX) and Silane Treatments on Corncob Granules on the Properties of Renewable Resource Based Biocomposites," J. Biobased Materials Bioenergy, 1, no.1, 1-10 (2007).
Zampaloni, M., Pourboghrat, F., Yankovich, S. A., Rodgers, B. N., Moore, J. Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A.K. and Misra, M. "Kenaf natural fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: A discussion on manufacturing problems and solutions", Composites Part A: Appl Sci Manuf, 38 (6) pp 1569-1580, (2007).
Kalaitzidou, K., H. Fukushima, and L.T. Drzal, "Multifunctional Polypropylene Composites Produced by Incorporation of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets," Carbon 45, pp. 1446-1452 (2007).
Kalaitzidou, K., H. Fukushima and L.T. Drzal, "Mechanical Properties and Morphological Characterization of Exfoliated Graphite-Polypropylene Nanocomposites-Comparison with common carbon reinforcements" Composites, Part A 37, pp. 1675-1682 (2007)
Kalaitzidou, K., H. Fukushima, and L.T. Drzal, "A New Compounding Method for Exfoliated Graphite-Polypropylene Nanocomposites with Enhanced Flexural Properties and Lower Percolation Threshold", Comp Sci Tech 67, pp 2045-2051 (2007).
Miloaga, D., H. A. Hosein, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, "Crystallization of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) by Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets," J. Appl. Poly. Sci., v. 106. No. 4, pp 2548-2558 (2007).
Cech, V., Xu, L., Vanek, J., and Drzal L. T., "Deposition of Single Plasma-Polymerized Vinyltriethoxysilane Films and their Layered Structure", Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 45, No. 10B, pp. 8440-8444, (2007).
Khattak, M.J., Baladi, G.Y. and Drzal, L.T., "Low Temperature Binder-Aggregate Adhesion and Mechanistic Characteristics of Polymer Modified Asphalt Mixtures," ASCE J Materials Civil Engineering, 19, No.5, pp 411-422 (2007).
Cho, D., Lee, H. S., Han, S. O. and Drzal, L. T., "Effects of E-beam Treatment on the Interfacial and Mechanical Properties of Henequen/Polypropylene Composites," Adv. Composite Mater., 16, pp 315-334 (2007).
Kalaitzidou, K., H. Fukushima, H. Miyagawa and L.T. Drzal, "Flexural and Tensile Moduli of Polypropylene Nanocomposites and Comparison of Experimental Data to Halpin-Tsai and Tandon-Weng Models" Polymer Engr Sci. 47 (11) pp. 1796-1803 (2007).
Huda, M., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K. and Misra, M., "Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on The Properties of Laminated Biocomposites From Poly(Lactic Acid) And Kenaf Fibers" Comp Sci Tech., 68 (2), 424-432, (2008).
Miloaga, D. G.,  Hosein, H. A., Rich, M. J., Kjoller, K. and Drzal, L. T., "Scanning Probe Thermal Analysis Microscopy of Polymers and Composites", J. Biobased Matr. Bioenergy, 2, 1-7, (2008).
Huda, M. S., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., "Wood Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Composites: Physico-Mechanical and Morphological Properties Evaluation," J. Appl Poly Sci.,102, No.3, pp. 4856-4869 (2006).
Miyagawa, H,; Rich, M. J.; Drzal, L. T.; "Thermo-physical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes and Vapor Grown Carbon Fibers," Thermochemica Acta v. 442, Issues 1-2, Pages 67-73, (2006).
Han, S. Ok; Cho, D.; Park, W. H.; Drzal, L. T., "Henequen/Poly(Butylene Succinate) Biocomposites: Electron Beam Irradiation Effects on Henequen Fiber and the Interfacial Properties of Biocomposites," Comp Interf. 13, Numbers 2-3, pp.231-247 (2006)
Huda, M. S.,Drzal, L.T.,Mohanty, A. K. and Misra, M., "Chopped Glass and Recycled Newspaper as Reinforcement in Injection Molded Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites: A Comparative Studies", Composites Science and Technology 66(11-12), 1813-1824, (2006).
Bhattacharya, Ray, D., Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M., "Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Vinylester Resin Matrix Composites Filled with Fly ash," Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 291(7), 784-792,(2006).
Miyagawa, H., Mohanty, A. K., Burgueño, R., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M., "Development of Biobased Unsaturated Polyester Containing Functionalized Linseed Oil," Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 45(3), 1014-1018 (2006).
Miyagawa, H., Jurek, R. Misra, M., Drzal, L. T. and Mohanty, A. K., "Biobased Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites as a new matrix for CFRP," Composite Part A: applied science and manufacturing, Composite Part A: applied science and manufacturing, 37(1), 54-62 (2006)
Miyagawa, H., A. K. Mohanty, R. Burgueno, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, "Characterization and Thermophysical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites," Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 6, 464-471, (2006).
Park, H. M., Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T., Lee, E., Mielewski, D. F. and Misra, M., "Effect of Sequential Mixing and Compounding Conditions on Cellulose Acetate/ Layered Silicate Nanocomposites," Journal of Polymer and Environment,1 4(1), 27-35(2006).
Mehta, G., L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty and M. Misra, "Effect of Fiber Surfaces Treatment on Biocomposites from Nonwoven Industrial Hemp Fiber mats and Unsaturated Polyester resin" J. Applied Polymer Science 99(3), 1055-1068 (2006).
Wibowo, A. C., S. M. Desai, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, "A solvent free graft copolymerization of maleic anhydride onto cellulose acetate butyrate bioplastic by reactive extrusion," Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 291, 90-95, (2006).
Bhardwaj, R., A. K. Mohanty, L.T. Drzal, F. Pourboghrat and M. Misra "Renewable Resource based Green Composites from Recycled Cellulose Fiber and Poly (3-hydroxybutyarte-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Bioplastic," Biomacromolecules 7(6) 2044-2051 (2006)
Miyagawa, H., Mase, T. and Drzal, L. T., "Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Transverse Elastic Modulus of Carbon Fibers," Carbon, 44 (10) 2002-2008 (2006).
Wibowo, A., M. Misra, H.M. Park, L. T. Drzal, R. Schalek, A. K. Mohanty, "Biodegradable nanocomposites from cellulose acetate: Mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties," Composite Part A: applied science and manufacturing, 37A(9), 1428-1433 (2006).
Cho, D.; Choi, Y.; Chang, J-H; Drzal, L. T. , "Interphase sizing temperature effect of LaRC PETI-5 on the dynamic mechanical thermal properties of carbon fiber/BMI composites," Comp. Interf., 13, no. 2-3, pp. 215-229(15) (2006).
Fukushima, H., Drzal, L. T., Rook, B. P. and Rich, M. J., "Thermal Conductivity of Exfoliated Graphite Nanocomposites," J. Thermal Anal Calor, 85 (1) pp 235-238 (2006).
Khan, M. A.; Hassan, M. M.; Drzal, . L. T."Effect of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) on the mechanical and thermal properties of jute-polycarbonate composite", Composites Part A:g 36(1) 71-81, (2005).
Burgueño, R.; Quagliata, M. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Mehta, G.; Drzal L. T.; Misra, M. "Hierarchical Cellular Designs For Load-Bearing Biocomposite Beams And Plates", Mat. Sci. Engin. A 390(1-2) 178-187, (2005).
Lee, S. M.; Cho, D.; Park, W. H.; Lee, S. G.; Han, S. O.; Drzal, L. T. "Novel Silk/Poly(Butylene Succinate) Biocomposites: The Effect Of Short Fibre Content On Their Mechanical And Thermal Properties", Composites Science and Technology 65(3-4), 647-657, (2005).
Burgueño, R.; Quagliata, M. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Mehta, G.; Drzal L. T.; Misra, M. "Hybrid biofiber-based composites for structural cellular plates", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 36(1), 1-13, (2005).
Miyagawa, H., Rich, M. J., and Drzal, L. T., "Amine-cured Epoxy/Clay Nano-composites. Part 1: Processing and Chemical Characterization," (submitted to J Poly Sci. - 2005).
Miyagawa, H., Rich, M. J., and Drzal, L. T., "Amine-cured Epoxy/Clay Nano-composites. Part 2: The Effect of Nano-clay Aspect Ratio," (submitted to J Poly Sci. - 2005).
Miyagawa, H., Foo, K. H., Daniel, I. M. and Drzal, L. T., "Amine-cured Epoxy/Clay Nano-composites. Part 3: Mechanical Properties and Failure Surface Morphology," (submitted to J Poly Sci. - 2005).
Miyagawa, H., Rich, M. J., and Drzal, L. T., "Thermal Properties of Anhydride-Cured Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites," (accepted for publication in Poly Comp.- 2005).
> Miyagawa, H.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; "Fracture Toughness and Impact Strength of Anhydride-cured Biobased Epoxy," Polym. Engin. Sci. 45(4), 487-495, (2005).
Lee, S; Cho, D.; Drzal, K. T.; "Real-time observation of the expansion behavior of intercalated graphite flake," J. Mater. Sci. 40, 231-234, (2005).
Mehta, G.; Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Thayer, K.; "Novel Biocomposites Sheet Molding Compounds for Low Cost Housing Panel Applications," J. Polym, Environ. 13(2), (2005).
Pandey, J.K.; Kumar, A.P.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L. T.; Singh, R.P. "Recent Advances in Biodegradable Nanocomposites," J. Nanosci. & Nanotechnol. 5(4), 497-525, (2005).
Shi, G.; Drzal, L.T. "Effect of Matrix Polymer Properties on the Interfacial Adhesion between Cellulose Fiber and Polypropylene," J. Adhes Soc Japan 41(2), 1-7, (2005).
Lee, J-Y; Drzal, L.T. "Surface Characterization and Adhesion of Carbon Fibers to Epoxy and Polycarbonate," International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives 25, 389-394, (2005).
Cho, D.; Lee, S.; Yang, G.; Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L.T. "Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Phenylethynl-Terminated Polyimide Composites Reinforced with Expanded Graphite Nanoplatelets," Macromolec.Matr. Engr. 290, 179-187, (2005).
Drzal, L.T.; Bhurke, A.K.; Rich, M.J.; Askeland, P. "Surface Treatment Of Plastics With UV Light In Air To Improve Adhesion---An Economical And Environmentally Benign Process," Proceedings of the 8th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium (2005). Best Paper Award
Liu, W.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Novel Biocomposites from Native Grass and Soy Based Bioplastic: Processing and Properties Evaluation," Ind. Chem. Eng. Res. 44, 7105-7122, (2005).
Miyagawa, H; Drzal, L.T. "Effect of Oxygen Plasma on Mechanical Properties of Vapor Grown Carbon Fiber Nanocomposites," Composites, Part A (36), 1440-1448, (2005).
Huda, M.S., Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A. K.; Williams, K.; Mielewski, D.F. "A Study of 'Green' Composites from Recycled Newspaper Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid)," Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 44, 5593-5601, (2005).
Huda, M. S.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A. K.; Schut, E."'Green' Composites From Recycled Cellulose and Poly(lactic acid): Physico-Mechanical and Morphological Properties Evaluation," Journal of Materials Science 40(16), 4221-4229, (2005).
Liu, W.; Misra, M.; Askeland, P.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A. K. "Green composites from soy based plastic and pineapple leaf fiber: fabrication and properties evaluation," Polymer. 46(8), 2710-2811, (2005).
Liu, W.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Kurian, J.V.; Miller, R.W.; Strickland, N. "Glass Fiber Reinforced Poly (trimethylene terephthalate) Composites: Preparation and Properties Evaluation," Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 44(4), 857-862, (2005).
Mohanty, A.K.; Tummala, P.; Liu, W.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T. "Green composites from soy protein based bioplastic and hemp fiber," Journal of Polymer and Environmental 13(3), 279-285, (2005).
Davis, G.D.; Mani, S.; Rich, M.J.; Drzal, L.T. "Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Inspection of Composite Adhesive Bonds, J. Adhesion Sci. and Technol. 19(6), 467, (2005).
Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T. "Novel Biobased Nanocomposites from Functionalised Vegetable oil and Organically-modified Layered Silicate clay," Polymer 46(2), 445-453, (2005).
Miyagawa, H.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K. "Biobased Epoxy/Layered Silicate Nanocomposites: Thermophysical Properties and Fracture Behavior Evaluation," Journal of Polymers and the Environment 13(2), 87-96, (2005).
Miyagawa, H.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A.K. "Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Their Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review," Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 5(10), 1593-1615, (2005).
Mohanty, A.K.; Tummala, P.; Liu, W.; Misra, M.; Mulukutla, P.V.; Drzal, L.T. "Injection Molded Biocomposites from Soy Protein Based Bioplastic and Short Industrial Hemp Fiber," Journal of Polymers and the Environment 13(3), 279-285, (2005).
Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Nanocomposites from Biobased Epoxy and Single-Walled Carbo Nanotubes: Synthesis, Mechanical and Thermophysical Properties Evaluation," Nanotechnology 16, 118-124, (2005).
Burgueño, R.; Quagliata, M.J.; Mehta, G.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T. "Sustainable Cellular Biocomposites from Natural Fibers and Unsaturated Polyester Resin for Housing Panel Applications," Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 13(2), 139-149, (2005).
Liu, W.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Novel Biocomposites from Native Grass and Soy Based Bioplastics: Processing and Properties Evaluation," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 44(18), 7105-7112, (2005).
Choi, J.S.; Lim, S.T.; Choi, H.J.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Wibowo, A. "Rheological, thermal, and morphological characteristics of plasticized cellulose acetate composite with natural fibers," Macromolecular Symposia (224), 297-307, (2005).
AlOstaz, A.; Drzal, L. T.; Schalek, R. L. "Fiber-Matrix Adhesion Measured By The Micro Indentation Test: Data Reduction Based On Real Time Simulation", J ASTM Intl. 1 (3), 1-23, (2004).
Mehta, G.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Biobased Resin As A Toughening Agent For Biocomposites," Green Chemistry, 6, 254-258, (2004).
Mehta, G.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Effect of Novel Sizing on the Mechanical and Morphological Characteristics of Natural Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Resin based Bio-Composites", Journal of Materials Science, 39(8), 2961-2964, (2004).
Burgueno, R.; Quagliata, M. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Mehta, G.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M. "Load-Bearing Natural Fiber Composite Cellular Beams And Panel", Composites Part A 35(6), 645-656, (2004).
Miyagawa, H.; Drzal, L. T. "The Effect of Chemical Modification on The Fracture Toughness of Montmorillonite Clay/Epoxy Nanocomposites", J. Adhesion Sci. Technol., 18 (13), 1571-1588 (2004).
Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M. "Effect of Clay and Alumina-Nanowhisker Reinforcements on the Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposites from Biobased Epoxy: A Comparative Study", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 43(22), 7001-7009, (2004).
Miyagawa, H.; Rich, M. J.; Drzal, L. T. "Amine-cured Epoxy/Clay Nano-composites. Part 1: Processing and Chemical Characterization", J.Polymer Sci.: Part B: 42, 4384-4390, (2004).
Miyagawa, H., Rich, M. J., and Drzal, L. T., "Amine-cured Epoxy/Clay Nano-composites. Part 2: The Effect of Nano-clay Aspect Ratio" , Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics, Vol. 42, 4391-4400 (2004).
Miyagawa, H; Drzal, L T. "Thermo-Physical And Impact Properties Of Epoxy Nanocomposites Reinforced By Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes", Polymer. 45 (15), 5163-5170,(2004).
Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Thermo-physical and Impact Properties of Epoxy Containing Epoxidized Linseed Oil: Part 1: Anhydride-cured Epoxy", Macromolecular Mater. Engin., 289, 629-635, (2004).
Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Thermo-physical and Impact Properties of Epoxy Containing Epoxidized Linseed Oil: Part 2: Amine-cured Epoxy", Macromolecular Mater. Engin., 289, 636-641, (2004).
Dwan'isa, J-P. Latere; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T.; Kazemizadeh, M. "Novel Soy Oil Based Polyurethane Composites: Fabrication and Dynamic Mechanical Properties Evaluation", J. Mater. Sci. 39(5), 1887-1890, (2004).
Dwan'isa, J-P, Latere; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T.; Kazemizadeh, M. "Biobased Polyurethane and Its Composite with Glass Fiber", J. Mater. Sci. 39(6), 2081-2087, (2004).
Joshi, S.; Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; Arora, S. "Are Natural Fiber Composites Environmentally Superior To Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites", Composites: Part A 35(3,) 371-376, (2004).
Park, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Green" Nanocomposites from Cellulose Acetate Bioplastic and Clay: Effect of Eco-Friendly Triethyl Citrate Plasticizer, Biomacromolecules, 5(6), 2281-2288, (2004).
Park, H.; Liang, X.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Effect of Compatibilizer on Nanostructure of the Biodegradable Cellulose Acetate/Organoclay Nanocomposites", Macromolecules, 37(24), 9076-9082, (2004).
Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; Burgueno, R.; Misra, M., "Biobased Structural Composite Materials for Housing and Infrastructure Applications: Opportunities and Challenges", NSF-PATH Housing Research Agenda Workshop, Proceedings and Recommendations, (M. G. Syal, M. Hastak and A. A. Mullens eds.) 129-140,(2004).
Davis, G. D.; Rich, M. J.; Drzal, L. T. "Monitoring Moisture Uptake and Delamination in CFRP-Reinforced Concrete Structures with Electrochemical Impedance Sensors," J. Nondestructive Evaluation 23, 1-15, (2004).
Mishra, S.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M.; Hinrichsen, G. "A Review on Pineapple Leaf Fibers, Sisal Fibers and Their Biocomposites", Macromol. Mater. Eng. 289, 955-974, (2004).
Wibowo, A. C.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Chopped Industrial Hemp Fiber Reinforced Cellulosic Plastic Bio-composites: Thermo-Mechanical and Morphological Characterization", Ind. Engin. Chem. Res., 43(16), 4883-4888, (2004).
Liu, W.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M. "Influence Of Fiber Surface Treatment On Morphology And Properties Of Indian Grass Reinforced Soy Protein Based Composites." Polymer, 45(22), 7589-7596, (2004).
Choi, J. S.; Lim, S. T.; Choi, H. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M.; Wibowo, A. "Preparation And Characterization Of Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Biocomposite With Natural Fiber", J. Mater. Sci. 39(21), 6631-6633, (2004).
Mohanty, A. K.; Wibowo, A.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Effect of Process Engineering on the Performance of Natural Fiber Reinforced Cellulose Acetate Biocomposites" Composites Part A, 35(3), 363 - 370, (2004).
Khan, M. A.; Drzal, L. T. "Characterization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-treated jute surface cured by UV Radiation", J.Adh. Sci. Tech., 18(3), 381-393,(2004).
Liu, W.; Mohanty, A K; Drzal, L T; Askeland, P; Misra, M. "Effects Of Alkali Treatment On The Structure, Morphology And Thermal Properties Of Native Grass Fibers As Reinforcements For Polymer Matrix Composites", J. Mater. Sci., 39(3), 1051-1054, (2004).
Mishra, S.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M.; Parija, S.; Nayak, S.K.; Tripathy, S.S. "Studies On Mechanical Performance Of Biofibre/Glass Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Composites," Composites Science and Technology (UK) 63(10), 1377-1385, (2003).
Drzal, L.T.; Raghavendran, V.K. "Adhesion of Thermoplastic Matrices To Carbon Fibers: Effect Of Polymer Molecular Weight and Fiber Surface Chemistry," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 16(1), 21-30, (2003).
Defoort, B.; Drzal, L.T. "Influence Of Processing Conditions On Adhesion Between Carbon Fibers And Electron-Beam Cured Cationic Matrices," J. Adhesion 79(4), 361-382 (2003).
Khan, Mubarak A.; Sirai, M.S.; Rahman, M.M.; Drzal, L. T. "Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Coir Fiber (Cocus nucifera) with 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) by Photocuring," Poly Plast Tech Eng 42(2), 253 - 265, (2003).
Cho, D.; Choi, Y.; Drzal, L.T. "Characterization, Properties, and Processing of LaRC PETI-5 as a High-Temperature Sizing Material. III. Adhesion Enhancement of Carbon/BMI Composites," J. Adhesion 79, 1-22, (2003).
Cho, D.; Drzal, L.T. "Effect of Thermal Cure on the Fluorescence of Matrimid 5292 Bismaleimide Resin," J. Matr Sci Letters 22(6), 459-461, (2003).
Drzal, L.T.; Raghavendran, V.K. "Adhesion of Thermoplastic Matrices To Carbon Fibers: Effect Of Polymer Properties And Fiber Chemistry," Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 16(1), 21-30, (2003).
Helmuth, J.; Schalek, R.L.; Drzal, L. T. "Correlation of the Mechanical Properties to the Fiber-Matrix Adhesion of Nextel 312™ Fiber/BN/Blackglas™ Composites," Composite Interf. 10(1), (2003).
Han, S.O.; Drzal, L.T. "Water Absorption Effects On Hydrophilic Polymer Matrix Of Carboxyl Functionalized Glucose Resin And Epoxy Resin" Europ. Polym. J. 39(9), 1791-1799, (2003).
Cho, D.; Yang, G.; Drzal, L.T. "Effect of Thermal Imidization and Curing on Fluorescence Behavior of a Phenylethynyl-Terminated Poly(amic acid)," J. Matr Sci Letters 22(6), 459-461, (2003).
Mohanty, A.K.; Wibowo, A.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T. "Development of Renewable Resource Based Cellulose Acetate Bioplastic: Effect of Process Engineering on the Performance of Cellulosic Plastics," Polymer Engineering and Science 45(5), 1151-1161, (2003).
Dwan'Isa, J.P. Latere; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; and Kazemizadeh, M. "Novel Biobased Polyurethanes Synthesized from Soybean Phosphate Ester Polyols and 4,4'-Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate: Studies on Thermo-mechanical Properties," Journal of Polymers and the Environment 11(4), 161-168, (2003).
Mishra, S. A.; Mohanty, K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M.; Parija, S.; Nayak, S. K.; Tripathy, S. S. "Studies on Mechanical Performance of Biofiber/Glass Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Composites," Composites Science and Technology 63, 1377 - 1385, (2003).
Mohanty, A.K.; Liu, W; Tummala, P; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M; Narayan, R. "Soy protein-based plastics, blends, and composites," In Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M; Drzal, L. T.; CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton, Fla, 699-725, (2005).
Dwan'Isa, JP; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "Biobased Polyurethanes and Their Composites: Present Status and Future Perspective," in Natural Fibers, Biopolymers and Biocomposites, Editors: Mohanty, AK.; Misra, M.; Drzal, LT., Eds., CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton, FL, 775-805, (2005).
Hendricks, T. R.; Lu, J.; Drzal, L. T.; Lee, I. "Versatile Conductive Patterning Using Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets, Copper, and Polyelectrolytes," Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering 96, 293-294, (2007).
Bhardwaj, R.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T; Misra, M. "Novel 'Green Composites' from Recycled Newspaper Fiber and Poly (hydroxyl alkanoates): Studies of Thermo-Mechanical Properties," presented at American Society for Composites 20th Annual Technical Conference, September 7-9, Philadelphia, PA, Paper 151, Ko, F.; Palmese, G.; Gogotsi, Y.; Wang, A., Eds., Published in CD-ROM. (2005).
Liu, W.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K. "Influence of Processing Methods and Fiber Length on Physical Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinfroced Soy Based Biocomposites," presented at American Society for Composites 20th Annual Technical Conference, September 7-9, Philadelphia, PA, Paper 131, Ko, F.; Palmese, G.; Gogotsi, Y.; Wang, A., Eds., Published in CD-ROM. (2005).
Huda, M.S.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K. "Environment Friendly Fiber -reinforced Lamonated Composites from Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and Natural Fibers," presented at American Society for Composites 20th Annual Technical Conference, September 7-9, Philadelphia, PA, Paper 155, Ko, F.; Palmese, G.; Gogotsi, Y.; Wang, A., Eds., Published in CD-ROM. (2005).
Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M. "Biocomposites: sustainable, value-added biobased materials," SPE ANTEC, May 1-5, Boston, MA, Paper 3146, Published in CD-ROM. (2005).
M. S. Huda, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, K.; Williams, D.; Mielewski, F. "Mechanical and thermomechanical studies of poly(lactic acid, PLA/talc/recycled newspaper hybrid composites," SPE 11th Annual Global Plastic Environmental Conference, February 23-25, Atlanta, GA, Paper 33, Conference Proceeding in CD ROM. (2005).
Liu, W.; Thayer, K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K. "Processing methods and physical properties of native grass reinforced biocomposites," 5th Annual SPE Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition, Sept. 12 - 14, Troy, MI, (Full paper) (2005).
Liu, W.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A.K. "Kenaf fiber reinforced soy based biocomposites: Effect of processing methods and fiber size on the properties," 20th Annual technical conference of American society for composites, Sept. 7-9, Philadelphia, PA, (Full paper) (2005).
Liu, W.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A.K. "Influence of processing methods and fiber length on performance of kenaf fiber reinforced soy based biocomposites," (abstract), The Joint Meeting of the 2nd International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry & 9th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference June 20-24, Washington, DC, (2005).
Huda, M.S.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M. "Wood Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Composites," (FULL PAPER published in the ACCE proceedings), Presentation at 5th Annual SPE Automotive Composite Conference (ACCE), Troy, MI, September 12-14, (2005).
Liu, W.; Thayer, K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K. "Processing Methods and Physical Properties of Native Grass Reinforced Biocomposites," (FULL PAPER published in the ACCE proceedings), Presentation at 5th Annual SPE Automotive Composite Conference (ACCE), Troy, MI, September 12-14, (2005).
Misra, M.; Park, H.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K. "Green nanocomposites from cellulosic thermoplastics and organoclay for automotive applications," Oral Presentation (Abstract published) at the joint meeting of 2nd International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and 9th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference, June 20-24, Washington, DC. (2005).
A. K. Mohanty, H. Park, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, "Effect of Extrusion Conditions on Injection Molded 'Green' Nanocomposites from Cellulose Ester, presented at 2004 Annual meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-20), June 20-24, 2004, Akron, Ohio. Full paper published in the PPS-20 conference proceedings, Paper Number: 131.
W. Liu, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, P. Askeland, L. T. Drzal, "Fabrication and properties of 'green' composites from soy based plastic and natural fiber", presented at 2004 Annual meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-20), June 20-24, 2004, Akron, Ohio. Full paper published in the PPS-20 conference proceedings, Paper Number: 135.
L. M. Matuana, A.K. Mohanty, M. Misra, "Batch process microcellular foaming of poly(lactic acid)", presented at 2004 Annual meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-20), June 20-24, 2004, Akron, Ohio. Full paper published in the PPS-20 conference proceedings, Paper Number: 125.
H. Miyagawa, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, and L. T. Drzal, "Processing and Thermophysical Properties of Nanocomposites from Biobased Epoxy and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, presented at 2004 Annual meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-20), June 20-24, 2004, Akron, Ohio. Full paper published in the PPS-20 conference proceedings, Paper Number: 141.
M. S. Huda, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, E. Schut, "Effect of processing conditions and the compatibilizer on the physico-mechanical properties of cellulose fiber reinforced polylactic acid", Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Paper ID-1475, Composites - 39
H. Park, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, "Effect of sequential mixing on the properties of environmentally benign nanocomposites from cellulose acetate/plasticizer/organoclay system", Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 Conference proceedings, Bibliography: Paper ID: 1477, Composites - 39.
G. Mehta, L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, K. Thayer, M. Misra, Biocomposite Sheet Molding Compound Housing Panels And Their Properties, Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Paper ID: 1487, Composites - 39.
M. Misra, S. Desai, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, Novel Solvent-Free Method For Functionalization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Synthesis And Characterizations, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Polymer Analysis - Paper ID: 1390 , Biopolymers: Composites and Blends -W2
M. Misra, P. Tummala, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, Injection Molded Biocomposites From Natural Fibers And Modified Polyamide, Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Paper ID: 80, Composites - 39.
A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, P. Mulukutla, S. Desai, M. Misra,"Green" Composites From Biofibers And Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) , Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Paper ID: 292, Composites - 39.
W. Liu, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, Thermal And Mechanical Properties Of Functional Monomer Modified Soy Protein Plastic By Reactive Extrusion Technology, Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Paper ID: 1298, Composites - 39.
R. Burgueno, M. J. Quagliata, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, G. Mehta, L. T. Drzal, Structural Beams And Panels From Natural Fibers Through Hybrid And Hierarchical Cellular Designs, Conference proceedings, Editor(s): SPE ANTEC 2004, ANTEC 2004 conference proceedings, Paper ID: 1415, Composites - 39.
K. Kalaitzidou, Drzal, L. T., Fukushima, H., "Graphite Platelet/Nylon Nanocomposites" Proceedings of Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastic Engineers, [ANTEC 2004], 1441-1445 (2004).
Huda, M. S., Mohanty, A. K. Drzal L. T. and Misra, M. "Effect of processing conditions on the physico-mechanical properties of "Green" composites from poly(lactic acid) and cellulose fibers". Proceedings of the ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference) 2004, Chicago, IL, 16-20 May 2004.
R. Burgueno, M. J. Quagliata, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, G. Mehta, L. T. Drzal, Load-bearing structural components from natural fiber and unsaturated polyester bio-composites, International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (2004), 49(SAMPE 2004), 1-12.
H. Miyagawa, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, and L. T. Drzal, Effect of nanoreinforcements on the fracture toughness of biobased epoxy, 27th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Wilmington NC, February 2004, Proceedings paper pp. 447-449.
Askeland, P. A.; Rich, M. J.; Drzal, L. T. "The Effect of Photo-oxidative Surface Treatment for Adhesion Promotion in Carbon Fiber-Epoxy Composites" in Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Chaudhury, M. K.; Anderson, G. L. ed.; Adhesion Society, 2004, 150-153.
M. S. Huda, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, E. Schut, Physico-mechanical properties of "Green" Composites from poly(lactic acid) and cellulose fiber Proceedings of 10th Annual Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC 2004), February 18 & 19, 2004, Detroit, MI, Paper # 11.
M. Misra, H. Park, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, Injection Molded 'Green' Nanocomposite Materials from Renewable Resources, 10th Annual Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC 2004), February 18 & 19, 2004, Detroit, MI, Paper # 43.
G. Mehta, A. K. Mohanty, K. Thayer, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, Low cost Bio-composite Sheet Molding Compound Panel: Processing and property evaluation, 10th Annual Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC 2004), February 18 & 19, 2004, Detroit, MI, Paper # 38.
Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L. T. "Graphite Nanoplatelet/Nylon Nanocomposites" Proceedings of the 3rd Annual SPE Automotive Composites Conference, A4 (2004).
A. Wibowo, A. K. Mohanty, S. Desai, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, "Solvent-free maleic anhydride grafted cellulose acetate butyrate (MA-g-CAB): synthesis and characterizations", ACS Spring 04 Conference Polymer Preprint, Editor(s): Division of Polymer Chemistry, Division of Polymer Chemistry for the 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004 in Anaheim. Polymer Preprints 2004, 45(1), 1058.
S. Desai, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, "Thermal and morphological characterization of solvent free melt processed maleic anhydride grafted polyhydroxybutyrate" ACS Spring 04 Conference PMSE, Editor(s): Division of Polymer Chemistry, Division of Polymer Chemistry for the 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004 in Anaheim. Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering 2004, 90,697
Drzal, L. T.; Fukushima, H. "A Carbon Nanotube Alternative: Graphite Nanoplatelets as Reinforcements for Polymer Nanocomposites" Proceedings of the International Conference on Carbon, M062 (2004).
Huda, M. S., Mohanty, A. K. Misra, M. Drzal, L. T. Williams, K. and Mielewski, D. F. "Mechanical, thermal and morphological studies of Poly (lactic acid) PLA/talc/recycled newspaper fiber hybrid 'Green' Composites". BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 12th Annual Meeting, Monterrey, Mexico, 5 -10 December 2004.
Huda, M. S., Mohanty, A. K. Drzal, L. T. Williams, K. and Mielewski, D. F. Misra M. "Thermo-mechanical & Morphological Properties of Composites from Poly(lactic acid) - Recycled Newspaper". AIChE 2004 Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 7-12 November 2004.
Liang, X.; Park, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M. ; Drzal, L. T., Probing Nanostructure of Cellulose Acetate/Maleated Compatibilizer /Layered Silicate Nanocomposites by Atomic Force Microscopy, AIChE 2004 Annual Meeting, November 7-12, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX.
Park, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra M.; Drzal, L. T., Development of Sustainable Nanocomposites from Cellulose Ester For Automotive Applications, 2004 SPE Automotive Composites Conference proceeding (ACCE2004), Section: Advances in Reinforcements II, Sep 14-15, Troy, MI.
Misra, M.; Park, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T., Sustainable 'Green' Nanocomposite Materials from Cellulosic plastics: Effect of Compatibilizer, Editor(s): NanoTech2004, NanoTech2004 conference proceedings, NanoTech2004, March 7-11, 2004, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L.T. "A Carbon Nanotube Alternative: Graphite Nanoplatelets as Reinforcements for Polymers," SPE ANTEC 2003-Composites Division, Nashville, TN May, (2003).
Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M. "Structural Biocomposites From Natural Fibers And Biopolymers," ANTEC 2003 Conference Proceedings, 2024-2028, (2003).
Bhurke, A.S.; Drzal, L.T. "Surface Treatment Of Polymers And Composites With UV Light In Air To Improve Adhesion," ANTEC 2003 Conference Proceedings, 1173-1177, (2003).
Lee, Jinyong; Drzal, L. T. "Surface Characterization And Adhesion Of Torayca T-700g Carbon Fibers," International Conference On Composite Materials, (ICCM-14), San Diego, Ca July, 2003, SME Technical Paper TPO3PUB388, Society of Manufacturing Engineers:Dearborn, MI (2003).
Davis, G.D.; Rich, M.J.; Drzal, L.T.; Harichandran, R.S. "Use An Electrochemical Impedance Sensor To Monitor Delamination And Moisture Uptake In CFRP-Reinforced Concrete Structures," International Conference On Composite Materials, (ICCM-14) , San Diego, Ca July, 2003, SME Technical Paper TPO3PUB385, Society of Manufacturing Engineers:Dearborn, MI (2003).
Dwan'isa, J-P. L.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L.T. "Hemp Reinforced Based Polyurethanes for Automotive Applications: Evaluation of Thermomechanical and Morphological Properties," International Conference On Composite Materials, (ICCM-14) , San Diego, Ca July, 2003, Technical Paper TPO3PUB387, Society of Manufacturing Engineers:Dearborn, MI (2003).
Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L.T. "Graphite Nanocomposites: Structural and Electrical Properties," International Conference On Composite Materials, (ICCM-14) , San Diego, Ca July, 2003, SME Technical Paper TPO3PUB384, Society of Manufacturing Engineers:Dearborn, MI (2003).
Lee, Jinyong; Schalek, Richard; Drzal, L. T. "Changes In Adhesion, Physico-Chemical And Morphological Properties Of Torayca T-700<font face="Symbol">g</font> Carbon Fibers," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L.T. "A Carbon Nanotube Alternative: Graphite Nanoplatelets as Reinforcements for Polymers," May, 2003, SPE ANTEC 2003-Composites Division, Nashville, TN, (2003)
Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L.T. "Graphite Nanoplatelets As Reinforcements For Polymers: The Effect Of Nanoreinforcement Adhesion On Structural And Electrical Properties," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Green Nanocomposites From Renewable Resources: Challenges And Opportunities In The 21st Century Materials World," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Hiroaki Miyagawa; Drzal, L.T. "Effect Of Chemical Modification Of Montmorillonite On The Fracture Toughness Of Nanocomposites," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Guangda Shi; Drzal, L.T. "Effect Of Surface Chemistry And Topography On The Interfacial Adhesion Of Natural Fibers To An Epoxy Matrix," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Xu, L.; Drzal, L.T. "Influence Of Cure Volume Shrinkage Of The Matrix Resin On The Adhesion Between Carbon Fiber And Vinyl Ester Resin," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Mehta, G.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T. "A Novel Sizing As Adhesion Promoter In Natural Fiber Reinforced- Polyester Composites," 2003 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Orlando, FL, (2003).
Anhydride functionalized Polyhydroxy alkanoates, preparation, and use there of; (Inventors: A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, S. M. Desai, M. Misra, P. Mulukutla, U S Patent Application filed February 2004).
Biocomposites Sheet Molding Compounds and Methods of Making Those (Inventors: L. T. Drzal, G. Mehta, K. Thayer, M. Misra, A. K. Mohanty - - US Patent No. 7,208,221, April 24, 2007
Huda, M., Balan, V., Drzal, L. T., Dale, B., Chundawat, S. and Misra, M., "Materials from corncob granules and process for preparation. Of Composite" US 2007287795 A1 December 13, 2007.
Drzal, L. T. and Tummala, P., "Chemical Functionalization of Material Surfaces Using Ultraviolet Light and Water Solutions," US Patent No. 7,094,451, August 22, (2006).
Dwan'Isa, J. P., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K., and Misra, M., "Polyol Fatty Acid Polyesters Process and Polyurethanes Therefrom," US Patent No. 7,125,950, October 24, (2006).
Drzal, L.T; Mehta, G.; Thayer, K.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A.K. "Prepreg polyester sheet molding containing natural fibers and methods of making those," PCT Int. Appl. 69 pp. WO 2005037516 A2 (Patent Pending) (2005).
Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Desai, S.M.; Misra, M.; Mulukutla, P. "Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions using anhydride-grafted polyhydroxyalkanoates as reactive compatibilizer," PCT Int. Appl. 79 pp. WO 2005078018 A1) (Patent Pending) (2005).
Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Park, H.; Misra, M.; Wibowo, A.C. "Compositions of Cellulose Esters and Layered silicates and process for the Preparation Thereof," U S Patent Application filed April (Patent Pending) (2005).
Mase, T, Xu, L and Drzal, LT, "Simulation and Assessment of Cure Volume Shrinkage Stresses on Carbon/Vinyl Ester Composites," Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of The Adhesion Society, Manoj K. Chaudhury, Ed., Wilmington, NC, 2004, pp 402-404.
Drzal, L. T.; Schalek, R. L. "Method for Cleaning A Finished and Polished Surface of a Metal Automotive Wheel", US Patent 6,676,762 B2, January 13, 2004.
Natural Oil-based Polyols and Methods of Making Those and Their Uses (Inventors: J-P. Latere Dwan'Isa, L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra) - - U S Patent Application filed April 2004 (Pending).
Biobased Epoxy, Their Nanocomposites and Methods of making those (Inventors: L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, H. Miyagawa, A. K. Mohanty, - - U S Patent Application filed October 2004 (Pending).
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based biocomposites and methods of manufacture, (Inventors: Mohanty, A. K., Drzal L. T. Misra, M. and Huda, M. S. - - Provisional U S Patent Application filed February 2004).
Biodegradable Compatibilized Green Nanocomposites From Cellulose Esters and Layered silicates and Methods For Making Those, (Inventors: A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, H. Park, M. Misra and A. C. Wibowo, Provisional U S Patent Application filed April 2004).
Cellulosic Biomass based Biocomposites and methods of making those (Inventors: L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, W. Liu, M. Misra, Provisional U S Patent Application filed May 2004).
Biocomposites Sheet Molding Compounds from Powdered Thermoplastics and Aligned Natural Fibers and Methods of Making Those, (Inventors: L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, K. Thayer, MSU Invention Disclosure - - October, 2004.
Environmentally Friendly Fiber-reinforced Laminated Composites from Poly(lactic acid)/ PLA and Natural Fibers and Methods for Making Those., (Inventors: A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra, M. Huda, Invention Disclosure - - September, 2004.
Drzal, L. T. and Han, Seoing Ok, "Epoxy Resin and Polyglycoside and Process for The Preparation Thereof," US Patent No. 6,723,802 B2, April 20, (2004).
Mehta, G.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Bio-Composites From Engineered Kenaf Natural Fibers And Unsaturated Polyester Resin For Low Cost Housing Applications," Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (USA) 88, 56-57, (2003).
Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Nano Reinforcements Of Bio-Based Polymers - The Hope And The Reality," Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (USA) 88, 60-61, 2003.
Wibowo, A.; Mohanty, A.K.; Drzal, L.T.; Misra, M. "Effect Of Process Engineering On The Performance Of Natural Fiber Reinforced Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Based Green Composites," Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (USA) 88, 332-333, 2003
Drzal, L.T.; Rich, M.J.; Fisher, L.M. "Method for Treatment of Surfaces to Remove Mold Release Agents with Continuous Ultra-violet Cleaning Light," US Patent No. 6,551,407, April 22, 2003.
Drzal, L.T.; Dontula, N.; Schalek, R.L.; Bhurke, A.; Rich, M.J. "Improved Method for Treatment of Surfaces with Ultra-violet Light," US Patent No. 6,565,927 May 20, 2003.
Drzal, L.T.; Rich, Michael J. "Process for the Treatment of a Fiber," US Patent No. 6,648,973, November 18, 2003.
Drzal, L.T.; Rich, Michael J. "Process for the Treatment of a Fiber," US Patent No. 6,649,225, November 18, 2003.
Drzal, L. T. and Rich, M. J., "Process for the Treatment of a Fiber," US Patent No. 6,649,225, November 18, 2003.