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Nanomaterials

K.L. White and H.-J. Sue, "Electrical conductivity and fracture behavior of epoxy/polyamide-12/multi-walled carbon nanotube composites", Polym. Eng. Sci., 10.1002/pen.21996.

T.-H. Lee, H.-J. Sue and X. Cheng, "P3HT/ZnO Nanorod Bulk Heterojunction Cell", Nanotechnology, in press.

T.-H. Lee, H.-J. Sue and X. Cheng, "Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on ZnO Nanoparticle and Nanorod Array Hybrid Photoanodes", Nanoscaled Res. Lett., accepted.

L. Sun and H.-J. Sue, "Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites", Ed. By J.P. Pascault and R.J.J. Williams, Elsevier B.V., p. 185-206, 2010.

M. Wong, R. Tsuji, S. Nutt, and H.-J. Sue, "Glass transition temperature changes of polymer nanocomposites comprised of finely dispersed ZnO quantum dots", Soft Matter, 6, 4482-4490(2010).

D. Sun, C.-C. Chu, and H.-J. Sue, “A Simple Approach for the Preparation of Hybrid Epoxy/CNT/ZrP Nanocomposites”, Chem. Mater., 22, 3773-3778(2010).

D.O.O. Ayewah, D.C. Davis, R. Krishnamoorti, D.C. Lagoudas, H.-J. Sue, M. Willson, “A surfactant dispersed SWCNT-polystyrene composite characterized for electrical and mechanical properties”, Composites: Part A, 41, 842-849(2010).

L. Sun, G.L. Warren, and H.-J. Sue, “Partially cured epoxy/SWCNT thin films for the reinforcement of vacuum-assisted resin-transfer-molded composites”, Carbon, 48, 2361-2380(2010).

P. He, Andres F. Mejia, D. Sun, H.-J. Sue, D.S. Dinair, M. Marquez,and Z. Cheng, “Hindrance Function for Sedimentation of Colloidal Disks”, Phys. Rev. Lett. E, 81, 026310(2010).

V. G. Hadjiev, G. L. Warren, Luyi Sun, D. C. Davis, D. C. Lagoudas, H. -J. Sue, “Raman microscopy of residual strains in CNT/Epoxy Composites”, Carbon, clear48, 1750-1756(2010).

D. Sun, W.N. Everett, C.-C. Chu, and H.-J. Sue, “Single-walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersion with Electrostatically Tethered Nanoplatelets”, Small, 5, 2692-2697(2009).

T.-H. Lee, D. Sun, X. Zhang, H.-J. Sue and X. Cheng, "Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Based on Semiconducting Nanomaterials", J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B, 27, 3073-3077(2009).

D. Sun, H.-J. Sue, Zhengdong Cheng,Yuri Martınez-Raton, and Enrique Velasco, “Stable Smectic Phase in Suspensions of Polydisperse Colloidal Platelets with Identical Thickness”, Phys. Rev. Lett. E, 80, 041704(2009).

D. Sun and H.-J. Sue, “Tunable Ultraviolet Emission of ZnO Quantum Dots in Transparent Poly(methyl methacrylate)”, Appl. Phys. Lett., 94, 253106(2009).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, D. Kong, J.Y. O’Reilly, J.Y. Su, H.-J. Sue, and A. Clearfield, “Effect of Molecular Structure on the Intercalation of α-Zirconium Phosphate”, J. Colloid. & Interface Sci., 333, 503-509(2009).

L. Sun, J. Liu, S. Kirumakki, E.D. Schwerdtfeger, R.J. Howell, K. Al-Bahily, S.A. Miller, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, ”Polypropylene Nanocomposites Based on Designed Synthetic Nanoplatelets”, Chem. Mater., 21, 1154-1161(2009).

D. Sun, W.N. Everett, and H.-J. Sue, “Tuning Dispersion State of Ligand-Free ZnO Quantum Dots in Polymers via Exfoliated Nanoplatelets”, Macromolecules, 42, 1665-1671(2009).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, N. Verghese, H.Q. Pham, J. Bicerano, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Nanoplatelets on Rheological Behavior of Epoxy Monomers”, Macro. Mater. & Eng., 294, 103-113(2009).

D. Sun, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Optical Properties of Mono-Sized ZnO Quantum Dots in Polymers”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 112, 16002-16010(2008).

S. Xu, J. Whitin, T. Yu, H. Zhou, D. Sun,  H.-J. Sue,  H. Zou, R.N. Zare, and H. Cohen, “Capture of Phosphopeptides Using alpha-Zirconium Phosphate Nanoplatelets”, Anal. Chem., 80, 5542-5529(2008).

L. Sun, J.Y. O’Reilly, C.-W. Tien, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Electrically Conductive PS/Carbon Nanofiber Nanocomposite Films”, J. Chem. Edu., 85, 1105-1107(2008).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, H.Q. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, “Barrier Properties of Model Epoxy Nanocomposites”, J. Mem. Sci., 318, 129-136(2008).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, C. Tien, J. Liu, H. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Intercalation Agent-Free Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 47, 1708-1714(2007).

D. Sun, M. Wong, L. Sun, Y. Li, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Purification and Stabilization of Colloidal ZnO Nanoparticles in Methanol”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Tech., 43, 237-243(2007).

D. Sun, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Transparent PMMA/ZnO Nanocomposite Films Based on Colloidal ZnO Quantum Dots”, Nanotechnology, 18, 215606(2007).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Exfoliated Epoxy/α-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites Containing Ultrahigh Aspect Ratio Nanoplatelets”, Chem. Mater., 19, 1749-1754(2007).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of α-Zirconium Phosphate Nanoplatelets With Wide Variations of Aspect Ratios”, New J. Chem., 31, 39-43(2007).

L. Sun, W.J. Boo, R. Browning, H.-J. Sue, and A. Clearfield, "Effect of Crystallinity on the Intercalation of Monoamine In α-Zirconium Phosphate Layer Structure", Chem. Mater., 17, 5606-5609(2005).

R. Ribeiro, R.J. Morgan, L. Bonnaud, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, J. Choi, and V. Lopata, "Characterization of the E-Beam Curing of Cationic Polymerization of DGEBA Epoxy Resin", J. Composite Mater., 39, 1433-1447(2005).

R.D. Yang, S. Tripathy, Y. Li, H.-J. Sue, "Ultraviolet Light Emitting ZnO Nanoparticles: Effect of Acetate Capping", Chem. Phys. Lett., 411, 150-154(2005).

Y.T. Li, R.J. Morgan, F. Tschen, H.-J. Sue, and V. Lopata, "Electron-Beam Curing of Bismaleimide-Reactive Diluent Resins", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 94, 2407-2416(2004).

H.-J. Sue, K.T. Gam, N. Bestaoui, A. Clearfield, M. Miyamoto and N. Miyatake, "Fracture Behavior of Core-Shell Rubber-Toughened -Zirconium Phosphate-Based Epoxy Nanocomposites", Acta Mater, 8, 2239-2250(2004).

H. -J. Sue, K. T. Gam, N. Bestaoui, N. Spurr and A. Clearfield, "Epoxy Nanocomposites Based on Synthetic -Zirconium Phosphate Layer Structure", Chem. Mater., 16, 242-249(2004).

J.S.S. Wong, H.-J. Sue, K.-Y. Zeng, R.K.Y. LI, and Y.-W. Mai, "Surface Damage of Polymers in Nanoscale", Acta Mater., 52, 431-443(2004).

J.S.S. Wong, D. Ferrer-Balas, R.K.Y. Li, Y.-W. Mai, M.L. Maspoch, and H.-J. Sue, "On Tearing of Ductile Polymer Films Using the Essential Work of Fracture Method", Acta Mater., 51, 4929-4938(2003).

KP Pramoda, TX Liu, ZH Liu, CB He, and H-J Sue, "Thermal Degradation Behavior of Polyamide 6/Clay Nanocomposites", Polym. Deg. & Sta., 81, 47-56(2003).

Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, Z. Wang, C.A. Avila-Orta, and B.S. Hsiao, "Determination of Crystalline Lamellar Thickness in Polyethyleneterephthalate Using Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering and Transmission Electron Microscopy", J. Macromol. Sci.: Phys., B40, 625-638(2001).

J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Characterization of Crystalline Texture of LLDPE Blown Films Using X-Ray Pole Figures", Macromolecules, 34, 2015-2017(2001).

J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Dual Crystalline Structure in HDPE Blown Films and its Implication on Mechanical Properties", Polymer, 42, 4635-4646(2001).

J. Lu, B. Zhao and H.-J. Sue, "Phase Structure Characterization and Processing-Structure-Property Relationships in Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Blown Films", in Metallocene Technology and Modern Catalytic Methods in Commercial Applications, Ed. G.M. Benedikt, ChemTec Publishing, Ontario, Canada, 1999.

 



Mechanical Behavior

L. Sun, G. L. Warren, D. Davis, and H.-J. Sue, "Nylon Toughened Epoxy/SWCNT Composites", J. Mater. Sci., 46, 207-214(2011).

R.J. Sager, P.J. Klein, D.C. Lagoudas, G.L. Warren, and H.-J. Sue, "Effect of Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Interleaf Films on the Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Woven Fabric Composites", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 121, 2394-2405(2011).

E. Moghbelli, H.-J. Sue, and S. Jain, "Stabilization and Control of Phase Morphology of PA/SAN Blends via Incorporation of Exfoliated Clay", Polymer, 51, 4231-4237(2010).

J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M.A. Hillmeyer, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, "Toughening of Epoxies with Block Copolymer of Worm-Like Micelle Morphology", Macromolecules, 43, 7238-7243(2010).

H. Li, D. Sun, H.-J. Sue and X. Cheng, "Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Alignment by Grating-Guided Electrostatic Self-Assembly", J. Vac. Sci. Tech. 28B, 1318-1321, 2010.

J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Crosslink Density Effect on Toughening of Nano-Sized PEP-PEO Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy”, Polymer, 50, 4683-4689(2009).

J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Strain Rate Effect on Toughening of Nano-Sized PEP-PEO Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy”, Acta Mater., 57, 2691-2701(2009).

Z.J. Thompson, M.A. Hillmyer, F.S. Bates, J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, M. Dettloff, and H. Pham, “Block Copolymer Toughened Epoxy: Role of Crosslink Density”, Macromolecules, 42, 2333-2335(2009).

G.L. Warren, L. Sun, V.G. Hadjiev, D. Davis, D. Lagoudas, and H.-J. Sue, “B-Staged Epoxy/SWCNT Nanocomposite Thin Films for Composites Reinforcement”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 112, 290-298(2009).

J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Nano-Cavitation in Self-Assembled Amphiphilic Block Copolymer-Modified Epoxy”, Macromolecules, 41, 7616-7624(2008).

L. Sun, G.L. Warren, S.M. Lee, J.Y. O’Reilly, D. Davis, D. Lagoudas and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Properties of Surface-Functionalized Epoxy/SWCNT Nanocomposites”, Carbon, 46, 320-328(2008).

C. He, T. Liu, W.C. Tjiu, H.-J. Sue, and A.F. Yee, “Deformation and Fracture Mechanisms in Polyamide 6/Organoclay Nanocomposites”, Macromolecules, 41, 193-202(2008).

W.J. Boo, L. Sun, J. Liu, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, “Effective Intercalation and Exfoliation of Nanoplatelets in Epoxy via Creation of Porous Pathways”, J. Phys. Chem., 111, 10377-10381(2007).

W.J. Boo, L. Sun, J. Liu, E. Moghbelli, A. Clearfield, H. Pham, N. Verghese and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Nanoplatelet Dispersion on Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 45, 1459-1469(2007).

W.J. Boo, L. Sun, G. Warren, E. Moghbelli, A. Clearfield, H. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Nanoplatelet Aspect Ratio on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 48, 1075-1082(2007).

W.J. Boo, L.Y. Sun, J. Liu, A. Clearfield, H. Pham, M. Mullins, and H.-J. Sue, “Morphology and Mechanical Behavior of Fully Exfoliated Epoxy/a-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites”, Comp. Sci. & Tech., 67, 262-269(2007).

W.-J. Boo, J. Liu, andH.-J. Sue, “Fracture Behavior of Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites”, Mater. Sci. & Techn., 22, 829-834(2006).

J.-I. Weon and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Properties of Talc- and CaCO3-Reinforced High Crystallinity Polypropylene Composites”, J. Mater. Sci., 41, 2291-2300(2006).

J. Liu, W.-J. Boo, A. Clearfield and H.-J. Sue, “Intercalation and Exfoliation: A Review on Morphology of Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced by Inorganic Layer Structures”, Mater. Manufacturing Proc., 20, 143-151(2006).

J.-I. Weon, K.-T. Gam, W.-J. Boo, and H.-J. Sue, “Impact Toughening Mechanisms of Calcium Carbonate-Reinforced Polypropylene Nanocomposite”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 99, 3070-3076(2006).

J.-I. Weon and H.-J. Sue, "Effects of Clay Orientation and Aspect Ratio on Mechanical Behavior of Nylon-6 Nanocomposites", Polymer, 46, 6325-6334(2005).

C.-W. Feng, C.-W. Keong, Y.-P. Hsueh, Y.-Y. Wang, and H.-J. Sue, "Prediction of Long-Term Creep Behavior of Structural Epoxy Adhesives", Int. J. Adhesion and Adhesives, 25, 427-436(2005).

J.C. Stendahl, E.R. Zubarev, M.S. Arnold, M.C. Hersam, H.-J. Sue, S.I. Stupp, "Structural Modifications to Polystyrene via Self-Assembling Molecules", Adv. Funct. Mat., 15, 487-493(2005).

J.-I. Weon, T.S. Creasy, H.-J. Sue and A.J. Hsieh, "Mechanical Behavior of Polymethylmethacrylate with Molecules Oriented via Extreme Simple Shear", Polym. Eng. Sci., 34, 314-324(2005).

X. Tang, J. D. Whitcomb, Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Micromechanics Modeling of Moisture Diffusion in Woven Composites", Composites Sci. Tech., 65, 817-826(2005).

89. Z. Xia, T. Hartwig, and H.-J. Sue, "Mechanical Behavior of Bulk Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Subjected to Simple Shear", J. Macromol. Sci.: Phys., B43, 385-403(2004).

T. Gam, M. Miyamoto, R. Nishimura and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Behavior of Core-Shell Rubber -Modified Clay-Epoxy Nanocomposites", Polym. Eng. Sci., 43, 1635-1645(2003).

W. Zheng, S.-C. Wong, and H.-J. Sue, "Transport Behavior of PMMA/Expanded Graphite Nanocomposites", Polymer, 43, 6767-6773(2002).

Y. Li, G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Toughening Mechanisms in Clay-Modified Styrene-butadiene-Styrene Rubber-toughened Polypropylene", J. Mater. Sci., 37, 2447-2459(2002).

Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Moisture Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin Subjected to Hygrothermal Cycling", Polym. Eng. Sci., 42, 375-381(2002).

J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Blown Film of LDPE/LLDPE Blend", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 40, 507-518(2002).

C. Xiang and H.-J. Sue, "Iosipescu Shear Deformation and Fracture in Model Thermoplastic Olefins", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 82, 3201-3214(2001).

Y. Li, J. Miranda and H.-J. Sue, "Hygrothermal Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin", Polymer, 42, 7791-7799(2001).

Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, A. Hsieh, and W.-L. Huang, "Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Oriented Semicrystalline Poly(ethylene terephthalate)", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 1394-1403(2001).

A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, "Influence of Sequence of Chemical Reactions on Kinetics and Solid State Behavior for Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether-Bisphenol A - Sulfanilamide Ternary Blends", Mater. Res. Innov., 4, 179-186(2001).

Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and A. Hsieh, "Impact Fracture Behavior of Molecularly Orientated Polycarbonate Sheets", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 79, 2060-2066(2001).

Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and T.P. Rieker, "Morphological Evolution of PET During Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process", Macromolecules, 33, 8746-8755(2000).

111. G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Behavior of Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene", Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 1979-1988(2000).

J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Morphology and Structure-Property Relationship in LLDPE Blown Films", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 5169-5178(2000).

K.-Y. Li, Z. Xia, and H.-J. Sue, "Simple Shear Plastic Deformation Behavior of Polycarbonate Plate Due to the Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process. II. Mechanical Property Characterization", Polymer, 41, 6285-6293(2000).

J. Lu, G. Wei, K. Li, and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Mechanisms in Commercial Thermoplastic Olefin Systems", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 76, 311-319(2000).

G.-X. Wei, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, C. Huang and K. Gong "Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using The Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept. Part II. Fracture Mechanisms Investigation", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 555-566(2000).

J. Lu, K. Li, G. Wei, and H.-J. Sue, "Toughening Mechanisms in Aliphatic Polyketones", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 271-277(2000).

G.-X. Wei, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, C. Huang and K. Gong "Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using The Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept. Part I. Morphology and Mechanical Property Investigations", Polymer, 41, 2947-2960(2000).

G. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Mechanisms in Preformed Polyphenylene Oxide Particle-Modified Bismaleimide Resins", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 74, 2539-2545(1999).

H.-J. Sue, H. Dilan, and K.-Y. Li, "Simple Shear Plastic Deformation Behavior of Polycarbonate Plate Due to the Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process. I. Finite Element Methods Modeling", Polym. Eng. & Sci., 39, 2505(1999).

H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Structure and property Relationships in Model Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol-A and Diglycidyl ether of Tetramethyl Bisphenol-A Epoxy Systems. I. Mechanical Property Characterizations", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 37, 2137(1999).

H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., E.I. Garcia-Meitin, P.C. Yang, C.M. Cheatham, and C. Plummer, "Morphology in Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy--Methylstilbene-Based Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Composites", Polymer, 39, 4707(1998).

H.-J. Sue, S. Wang and J.-L. Jane, "Morphology and Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Soy Plastics", Polymer, 38, 5035(1997).

H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystal Epoxy Resin Systems Based on the Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy--Methylstilbene and Sulfanilamide. I. Effects of Curing Variations", J. Mater. Sci., 32, 4031(1997).

H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystal Epoxy Resin Systems Based on the Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy--Methylstilbene and Sulfanilamide. II. Effect due to Blending with TACTIX 556 Epoxy Resin and Phenolic Monomers", J. Mater. Sci., 32, 4039(1997).

H.-J. Sue, P.C. Yang, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Crazing and Dilatation Band Formation in Engineering Thermosets", Toughened Plastics II: Science and Engineering, Ed. by C.K. Riew and A.J. Kinloch, Adv. Chem. Ser., 252, 161-175(1996).

H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and D.M. Pickelman, "Fracture Mechanisms in High Performance Epoxies", Chap. 5 in Polymer Toughening, Ed. by C.B. Arends, Marcel Dekker. 1996.

P.C. Yang, H.-J. Sue, and M.T. Bishop, "Crazing in Intrinsically Tough High Performance Thermoset Resins", Chap. 4 in Polymer Toughening, Ed. by C.B. Arends, Marcel Dekker. 1996.

M.R. Groleau, Y.-B. Shi, A.F. Yee, J.L. Bertram, H.-J. Sue and P.C. Yang, "The Effect of Nylon particle Interleaving on the Mode II Toughness of Composites", Comp. Sci. Tech., 56, 1223(1996).

S. Wang, H.-J. Sue, and J.-L. Jane, "Effects of Polyhydric Alcohol on Mechanical Properties of Soy-Protein Plastics", J. of Macromolecular Science: Pure and Applied Chem. A33, 557(1996).

H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Micromechanical Modeling on Effects of Crack Tip Particle Cavitational Process in Polymer Toughening", Polym. Eng. Sci., 36, 2320(1996).

H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and D.M. Pickelman, "Fracture Mechanisms in Rigid Core-Shell Particle-Modified High Performance Epoxies", Colloid & Polym. Sci., 274, 342(1996).

H.-J. Sue and K.-J. Wang, "Impact Fracture Mechanisms Investigation of RIM Composites", J. Polym. Res., 2, 163(1995).

H.-J. Sue, J.L. Bertram, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and L.L. Walker, "Fracture Behavior of Core-Shell Rubber-Modified Crosslinkable Epoxy Thermoplastics", Colloid & Polym. Sci., 272, 456(1994).

E.I. Garcia-Meitin and H.-J. Sue, "Study of Morphology and Toughening Mechanisms of High Performance Graphite Fiber Composites Using TEM", Polymer Composites, 15, 165(1994).

H.-J. Sue, J.W. Wilchester, C.H. Wang, and D.L. Caldwell, "Fatigue Fracture Behavior of Chlor-Alkali Membranes", J. Polym. Res., 1, 205(1994).

Q. Lin, A.F. Yee, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., and H.-J. Sue, "Phase Transformations of a Liquid Crystalline Epoxy During Curing", Polym. Communication, 35, 2679(1994).

H.-J. Sue and D.M. Pickelman, "Toughening Concept in High Performance Epoxies", Chap. 18 in Elastomer Technology Handbook, Ed. by N.P. Cheremisinoff, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1993.

H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and P.C. Yang, "Optimization of Mode-I Fracture Toughness of High Performance Epoxies Using Designed Rubber Particles", Chap. 10 in Toughened Plastics I: Science and Engineering, Ed. by C.K. Riew, Adv. Chem. Ser., 233, Washington D.C., 259-292(1993).

H.-J. Sue, R.E. Jones, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Fracture Behavior of Model Toughened Composites Under Mode-I and Mode-II Delamination", J. Mater. Sci., 28, 6381(1993).

H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin and P.C. Yang, "Effect of Rubber-Clustering in Composite Toughening --Model Systems Study", Composites, 24, 495(1993).

H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Study of Fracture Mechanisms of Multi-Phase Polymers Using the Double-Notch Four-Point-Bend Method", J. Mater. Sci., 28, 2915(1993).

H.-J. Sue, R.A. Pearson and A.F. Yee, "Mechanical Modeling of Initiation of Localized Yielding Under Plane Stress Conditions in Rigid-Rigid Polymer Alloys", Polymer Eng. Sci., 31, 793(1991).

H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Failure Mechanisms in an Alloy of Polyamide 6,6/Polyphenylene Oxide Under Severe Conditions", J. Mater. Sci., 26, 3449(1991).

H.-J. Sue, "Study of Rubber-Modified Brittle Epoxy Systems. I. Fracture Toughness Measurements Using the DN-4PB Method", Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 270(1991).

H.-J. Sue, "Study of Rubber-Modified Brittle Epoxy Systems. II. Toughening Mechanisms Under Mode-I Fracture, Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 275(1991).

D.S. Parker, H.-J. Sue, J. Huang, and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanisms in Core-Shell Rubber-Modified Polycarbonate Systems", Polymer, 31, 2267(1990).

H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanisms in a Multi-Phase Alloy of Nylon 6,6/ Polyphenylene Oxide", J. Mater. Sci., 24, 1447(1989).

H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "The Deformation Behavior of a Polycarbonate Plate with a Circular Hole: Finite Elements Model and Experimental Observations", Polymer, 29, 1619(1988).




Scratch Behavior

R.L Browning, H.-J. Sue, R. Minkwitz, and P. Charoensirisomboon, "Influence of Humidity Exposure on the Scratch Behavior of Polystyrene-Acrylonitrile Random Copolymers", J. Mater. Sci., 10.1007/s10853-011-5534-4.

P. Liu, R.L. Browning, J. Lim S. Jones, and H.-J. Sue, "Quantitative Scratch Visibility Assessment of Polymers Based on Erichsen and ASTM/ISO Scratch Testing Methodologies", Polymer Testing, 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2011.04.015.

K. Friedrich, H.-J. Sue, P. Liu, A. A. Almajid, "Scratch Resistance of High Performance Polymers", Tribology Int., 10.1016/j.triboint.2011.04.008.

R.L Browning, H.-J. Sue, R. Minkwitz, and P. Charoensirisomboon, "Effect of Acrylonitrile Content on the Scratch Behavior of Styrene-Acrylonitrile Random Copolymers", Polym. Eng. Sci., 10.1002/pen.22003.

B. Hare, C. Meyer, and H.-J. Sue, "Evaluation of Packaging Film Mechanical Integrity Using a Standardized Scratch Test", Packaging Tech. & Sci., in press.

H. Jiang, R.L Browning, P. Liu, T.A. Chang, and H.-J. Sue, "Determination of Epoxy Coating Wet-Adhesive Strength Using a Standardized ASTM/ISO Scratch Test", J. Coat. Techn. Res., 8, 255-263(2011).

M.M. Hossain, H. Jiang, and H.-J. Sue, "Effect of Constitutive Behavior on Scratch Visibility Resistance of Polymers-A Finite Element Method Parametric Study", Wear, 270, 751-759(2011).

H. Jiang, R.L Browning, M.M. Hossain, H.-J. Sue, and M. Fujiwara, “Quantitative Evaluation of Scratch-Induced Visibility Resistance of Polymers”, Appl. Surf. Sci., 256, 6324-6329(2010).

H. Jiang, R.L Browning, J.D. Whitcomb, M. Ito, M. Shimouse, T.A. Chang, and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Coatings on Soft and Hard Substrates”, Tribology Letter, 37, 159-167(2010).

H. Jiang, R.L Browning, and H.-J. Sue, “Understanding Scratch Damage Mechanisms of Polymers”, Polymer, 50, 4056-4065(2009).

E. Moghbelli, L. Sun, H. Jiang, W.-J. Boo, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 49, 483-490(2009).

R.L. Browning, H. Jiang, and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Materials", Tribology of Polymer Nanocomposites, Chap. 15 in Tribology of Polymeric Nanocomposites, Ed. K. Friedrich and A.K. Schlarb, Elsevier B.V., NY, 2008.

H. Jiang, R.L Browning, J. Fincher, and H.-J. Sue, “Influence of Surface Roughness and Contact Load on Friction Coefficient and Scratch Behavior of Thermoplastic Olefins”, Appl. Surface Sci., 254, 4494-4499(2008).

R. Browning, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, and E. K.-L. Lau, "Determination of Scratch Properties", ISO 19252, 2008.

R.L Browning, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, K. Ohtani and Y. Ijichi and Y. Iseki, “Scratch Behavior of Soft TPOs: Effect of Ethylene Content and Testing Rate”, J. Mater. Sci., 43, 1357-1365(2008).

E. Moghbelli, R.L. Browning, W.-J. Boo, S.F. Hahn, L.J.E. Feick, and H.-J. Sue, “Effects of Molecular Weight and Thermal History on Scratch Behavior of Polypropylene Thin Sheets”, Tribology Int., 41, 425-433(2008).

J.S.S. Wong and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Polymers", Concise Version of Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Jan. 2007.

H. Jiang, G.T. Lim, J.D. Whitcomb, and H.-J. Sue, “FEM Parametric Study on Scratch Behavior of Polymers”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 45, 1435-1447(2007).

R.L Browning, G.-T. Lim, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, H. Chen and  J.D. Earls, “Quantitative Evaluation of Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Coatings Based on a Standardized Progressive Load Scratch Test”, Surface & Coatings Techno., 201, 2970-2976(2006).

R. Browning, G. Lim, A. Moyse, L. Sun, H.-J. Sue, “Effects of Slip Agent and Talc Surface Treatment on the Scratch Behavior of TPOs”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 46, 601-608(2006).

G.T. Lim, J.N. Reddy and H.-J. Sue, "Finite Element Modeling for Scratch Damage of Polymers", Chap. 10 in Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Films and Coatings, Ed. by M. Urban, ACS Symposium Series, 912, 166-180(2005).

G.T. Lim, M.-H. Wong, A. Moyse, J.N. Reddy and H.-J. Sue, "An Integrated Approach Towards the Study of Scratch Damage of Polymer", Ed. by Phil V Yaneff, Special Issue at J. Coating Techno., 2, 361-369(2005).

M. Wong, G.T. Lim, A. Moyse, J.N. Reddy, and H.-J. Sue, "A New Scratch Test Method for Polymers", Wear, 256, 1214-1227(2004).

J.S.S. Wong and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Polymers", Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, DOI: 10.1002/0471440264.pst496, 2004.

C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, B. Coleman, "Scratch Behavior and Material Property Relationship in Polymers", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 47-59(2001).

C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, and K. Masuda, "Role of Additives on Scratch Resistance of High Crystallinity PP Copolymers", Polym. Eng. Sci., 41. 23-31(2001).

J. Chu, C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, and R. Hollis, "Scratch Resistance of Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Materials", Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 944-955(2000).

G.T. Lim, M. Wong, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, and E. K.-L. Lau, "Evaluation of Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Coatings and Plastics Using an Instrumented Scratch Machine", ASTM Standard, D 7027-05.

 



Other Research Topics

R.L. Browning, M.M. Hossain, J. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Contrast-based Evaluation of Mar Resistance of Thermoplastic Olefins", Tribology Int., 10.1016/j.triboint.2011.04.009.

T. Jin, D. Sun, H. Zhang, and H.-J. Sue, "Application of ZnO QDs in Food Safety", Chapter 5 in "Nanotoxicity – From In Vivo and In Vitro Models to Health Risks", Ed. By S.C. Sahu and D.A. Casciano, Wiley, New York, p. 81-95, 2009.

C. Gomes, M.E. Castell, E. Chimbombi, D. Sun, J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, P. Sherman, P. Dunne, and A.O. Wright, “Effect of oxygen absorbing packaging on the shelf-life of a liquid-based component of military operational rations”, J. Food Sci., 74, E167-E176(2009).

T. Jin, D. Sun, J.Y. Su, H. Zhang, and H.-J. Sue, “Antimicrobial Activity of Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots against Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli O157:H7”, J. Food Sci., 74, M46-M52(2009).

H.-J. Sue, "Failure of Networks", Ed. by KHJ Buschow, RW Cahn, MC Flemings, B Ilschner, EJ Kramer, S. Mahajan, Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, Elsevier Science, Oxford, 6, 6113-6115(2008).

Y. Oh, C.S. Suh and H.-J. Sue, “On Failure Mechanisms in Flip Chip Assembly - Part 2: Optimal Underfill and Interconnecting Materials”, ASME J. Electron. Packag., 130, 021008-11(2008).

Y. Oh, C.S. Suh and H.-J. Sue, “On Failure Mechanisms in Flip Chip Assembly - Part 1: Short-Time Scale Wave Motion”, ASME J. Electron. Packag., 130, 021009-8(2008).

W.N. Everett, J. Jan, H.-J. Sue, and J.C. Grunlan, “Micropatterning and Impedance Characterization of an Electrically Percolating Layer-by-layer Assembly”, Electroanalysis, 19, 964-972(2007).

W.N. Everett, H.-J. Wu, S.G. Anekal, H.-J. Sue, and M.A. Bevan, “Diffusing Colloidal Probes of Protein and Synthetic Macromolecule Interactions”, Biophysical J., 92, 1005-1013(2007).

Z.-G. Wang, Z.-Y. Xia, Z.-Q. Yu, E.-Q. Chen, H.-J. Sue, C.C. Han, and B.S. Hsiao, “Lamellar Formation and Relaxation in Simple Sheared PET by SAXS”, Macromolecules, 39, 2930-2939(2006).

J.-I. Weon, Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology of Nylon-6 Nanocomposite Following A Large-Scale Simple Shear Process", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 43, 3555-3566(2005).

W. Shu, W.N. Everett, Q. Zhang, M. Lui, A. Trigg, Y.X. Ma, M. Spearing, S. Wang, H.-J. Sue, and P.M. Moran, "Microheated substrates for patterning cells and controlling development", J. MEM, 14, 924-934(2005).

M. Wong, G.T. Lim, A. Moyse, F. Lee and H.-J. Sue, "Study of Surface Damage of Polypropylene Under Progressive Loading", J. Mater. Sci., 39, 3293-3308(2004).

B.J. Derkowski and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Compression-After-Impact Strength Relationship in Interleaved Toughened Composites", Polymer Composites, 24, 158-170(2003).

A.F. Yee and H.-J. Sue, "Impact Resistance", Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, Online Posting Date: December 13, 2002.

G. Tao, A. Gong, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue and D.E. Bergbreighter, "Surface Functionalized Polypropylene: Synthesis, Characterization and Adhesion properties", Macromolecules, 34, 7672-7679(2001).

A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, "Two Ways of Synthesis of Polymer Networks Based on Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A, Bisphenol A, and Sulfanilamide: Kinetics Study", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 80, 580-591(2001).

H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and L.L. Walker, "The Network Structure of Epoxy Systems and Its Relationship to Toughness and Toughenability", Adv. Chem. Ser., 759, 171-197(2000).

R.A. Pearson, H.-J. Sue, A.F. Yee, Co-Editor of Toughening of Plastics, American Chemical Society Symposium Series, 759, 2000.

H.-J. Sue and C. K.-Y. Li, "Microstructure Evolution of Linear Low Density Polyethylene in Simple Shear Using the Novel Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process", J. Mater. Sci. Letter, 17, 853(1998).

S.W. Bradley, P.M. Puckett, W.L. Bradley, and H.-J. Sue, "Viscoelastic Creep Characteristics of Neat Thermosets and Thermosets Reinforced with E-Glass", J. Composites Techn. & Res., 20, 51(1998).

Q. Lin, A.F. Yee, H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Evolution of Structure and Property of Liquid Crystalline Epoxies During Curing", J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys. Ed., 35, 2363(1997).

H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and J.L. Bertram, "Characterization and Promotion of Dilatation Bands in Toughenable Thermosets", J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys. Ed., 33, 2003(1995).

H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and N.A. Orchard, "Toughening of Brittle Epoxies via Craze-Like Damage", J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys. Ed., 31, 595(1993).

H.-J. Sue, J. Huang and A.F. Yee, "Interface and Toughening Mechanisms in an Alloy of Polyethylene/Polycarbonate", Polym. Communication, 33, 4868(1992).

H.-J. Sue, "Craze-Like Damage in Rubber-Modified Epoxy", J. Mater. Sci., 27, 3098(1992).

146. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, B.L. Burton, and C.C. Garrison "A Novel Staining Approach for Studying Toughening Mechanisms of Saturated Acrylic Rubber-Modified Polymers", J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys Ed., 29, 1623(1991).