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M. J. Wright, R. J. Crawford, The Queen's University of BelfastComparison of Dry Blending-Based and Melt Compounding-Based RotomoldingTechniques for LLDPE Foams (926) 1457R. Pop-Iliev, G. Liu, F. Liu, C. B. Park, University of TorontoS. D'Uva, J. A. Lefas, WedTech, Inc.Viscoelastic Properties of Rotational Molding Resins (654) 1468M. Weber, R. Gonzales, NOVA Chemicals Ltd.System Modelling for the Control of the Rotational Molding Process (366) 1471D. I. Abu Fara, University ofJordonM. P. Kearns, R. J. Crawford, The Queen's University of Belfast

T18—Rotational Molding III

The Effect of Fillers on the Properties of Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene (571) 1478A. Robert, R. J. Crawford, The Queen's University of BelfastInvestigation of the Rheological Properties of Rotomolding Resins (103) 1482A. Spence, Centro IncorporatedThe Rotational Molding of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyethylene (176) 1487B. G. Wisley, Chem-Tainer Industries, Inc.

VOLUME II—MATERIALS

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DIVISION

W4—Electrically Conductive Polymeric Material I

Production of Electrically Conducting Plastics at Reduced Carbon Black Concentrationsby Three-Dimensional Chaotic Mixing (179) 1494R. I. Danescu, D. A. Zumbrunnen, Clemson UniversityEMI Shielding Effectiveness of Fiber-Filled Plastics—Material Testing Issues (730) 1499W. C. Bushko, V. K. Stokes, J. Wilson, GE Corporate Research and DevelopmentMicrowave and Optical Applications of Metallic Conductive Polymers (780) 1503L. Olmedo, P. Buvat, P. Hourquebie, F. Lubrano, Commissariat a I Energie Atomique

W24—Electrically Conductive Polymeric Material II

Structure Property Correlations in a New Rigid Rod Luminescent ConjugatedPolymer, Polypyridine (1048) 1510A. P. Monkman, L. E. Horsburgh, M. E. Vaschetto, P. D. Harton, University of DurhamH. D. Burrows, Universidade de CoimbraW. Brown, University ofLinkopingL. Pettersson, University of UppsalaStructural Implications of Morphology on the Electrical and Mechanical Propertiesof Inherently Conductive Polymers (1181) 1515R. V. Gregory, Clemson Universitydc Conductivity and Thermopower of Polyaniline Films (1180) 1518K. Eaiprasertsak, R. V. Gregory, G. X. Tessema, Clemson UniversityThe Use of Conducting Polymer Composites in Thermoplastics for Tuning Surface Resistivity (382) 1521S. J. Dahman, RTP CompanyJ. Avlyanov, Eeonyx CorporationThe Analytical Models for the Warpage of Integrated Circuit Devices (893) 1525W.-R. Jong, M.-L. Chang, Chung-Yuan Christian University

TH4—Electrical, Electronic, and ThermallyConductive Polymeric Materials

Fabrication and Characterization of Electro-Optic Polymeric E-Field Sensors (1011) 1532R. Sivaraman, S. J. Clarson, D. Naghski, K. Burcham, J. T. Boyd, University of CincinnatiLong-Time Behaviour of Soldered Plastics (295) 1537S. Pongratz, G. W. Ehrenstein, University of Erlangen-NurembergAdvances in Thermoplastic Encapsulation of Electrical/Electronic Components (718) 1542T. D. Boyer, M. W. Wichmann, DuPont Engineering Polymers

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Thermally Conductive Thermoplastic Materials (914) 1547J. M. Finan, LNP Engineering Plastics, Inc.Particulate Based Conductive Composites Exploiting Percolation-Range Microstructure (824) 1551R. Yazici, B. Karuv, J. Garrow, E. Birinci, D. M. Kalyon, Stevens Institute of TechnologyS. Walsh, Aberdeen Proving Ground

TH15—Conductive Polymers

Absorption Correction for Light Scattering of Emeraldine Base Solutions, Part I (1182) 1556S. S. Hardaker, R. V. Gregory, Clemson UniversityStructure and Processing Control of Electrically Conducting Polymers (917) 1560A. J. Epstein W.-P. Lee, K. R. Brenneman, A. D. Gudmundsdottir, M. S. Platz, A. Saprigin,K. Bates, D. Tigelaar, M. Platz, The Ohio State UniversityP. K. Kahol, Wichita State UniversityA. P. Monkman, University of DurhamIsomers and Isomerization Processes in Poly-Anilines (906) 1563A. G. MacDiarmid, Y. Zhou, J. Feng, G. T. Furst, A. M. Shedlow, University of PennsylvaniaEffect of Processing on Polyaniline Film Anisotropy (1173) 1568R. Ou, R. Samuels, Georgia Institute of TechnologyA New Route for Spinning Inherently Conductive Polyaniline Fibres (1049) 1572S. J. Pomfret, P. N. Adams, A. P. Monkman, University of DurhamN. P. Comfort, SMCNovel Heteroj unctions Based on Conducting Polymers (1175) 1577M. Aldissi, E. Lazaro, M. Bhamidipati, B. Dixon, Cape Cod ResearchSurface Modification of Conducting Polymer Films (972) 1584T. W. Hanks, M. Powell, L. L. Wright, Furman University

ENGINEERING PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE DIVISION

M7—Properties and Structure in Liquid Crystal Polymer Systems

Evolution of Surface Free Energy during Thin Film Polymerization of Main-Chain LiquidCrystalline Polymers (93) 1590T.-S. Chung, K.-X. Ma, National University of SingaporeMiscibility of Blends of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymer and SulfonatedPolystyrene Ionomers (1172) 1595R. A. Weiss, Y. Ghebremeskel, University of ConnecticutL. F. Charbonneau, Hoechst Research & Technology, U.S.The Fiber Melting Spinning of Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline/Nylon Blends (87) 1600H. Wang, K. W. Lee, T.-S. Chung, National University of SingaporePressure-Volume-Temperature Relations of Polypropylene + Polymer Liquid Crystal Blends (64) 1605A. S. de Vilchez, Johnson Matthey Advanced Circuits, Inc.W. Brostow, University of North TexasR. Maksimov, Latvian Academy of SciencesM. N. Girardi, Royal Institute of TechnologyRelaxation Phenomena in Liquid Crystalline Epoxies (875) 1610X. Chen, J. Mijovic, Polytechnic University

M8—Nanocomposites and Other Novel Composites

*Flexural Properties of Dental Composites (836) 1616A. Karmaker, A. Prasad, Jeneric/Pentron Inc.

*Microstructural Effects on the Properties of Injection Molded Nylon 6 Nanocomposites (453) 1619M. K. Akkapeddi, AlliedSignal Inc.

*Synthesis of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites (1139) 1623X. Kornmann, H. Lindberg, L. A. Berglund, Lulea University of Technology

*A Study of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites for Biodegradable Applications (1140) 1628J. A. Ratto, D. M. Steeves, E. A. Welsh, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Biological and Chemical CommandB. E. Powell, Southern Clay

Utilization of the Derivatives of Fullerene (C60) Modified Phenolic Resin to PrepareCarbon/Carbon Composites (I) (198) 1633C.-C. M. Ma, S.-C. Sung, W.-J. Wu, National Tsing Hua University

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M27—Techniques for Determination of Orientationand Anisotropy in Polymer Materials II

*Dispersion of Birefringence and Its Influence on On-Line Measurement of Stressesin Polymer Films (74) 1640A. S. Redner, B. Treadway, Strainoptic Technologies, Inc.J. Greener, Eastman Kodak Company

*The Application of New Spectral Birefringence Technique to Characterize the StructuralChanges that Take Place in Heat Setting of Preoriented PET Homo and Copolymer Films (802) 1645T. F. Serhatkulu, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

*Double Bubble Tubular Film Extrusion of Polybutylene Terephthalate-PolyethyleneTerephthalate Blends (435) 1650K. Song, J. L. White, University of Akron

*The Effect of Blend Composition and Draw Ratio on the Thermal, Optical, and MechanicalProperties in PET/PEI Films (288) 1656J. Choi, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

^Orientation, Stress and Shrinkage Relationships for Amorphous and Semicrystalline Polymers (445) 1662A. Ajji, R. G. Matthews, R. Yan, N. Legros, K. C. Cole, National Research Council of Canada

*Compositional Effect on Phase Behavior and Uniaxial Deformation Properties forPolyethylene Naphthalate/Polycarbonate Cast Films (772) 1667A. Beers, M. Cakmak, K. Min, University of Akron

*Amorphous Orientation in Polymers Determined Using Two-Dimensional X-RayDiffraction Data and Its Significance (769) 1672N. S. Murthy, K. Zero, AlliedSignal Inc.

*Influence of Composition on Deformation Behavior of Blend of Poly(ether ether ketone)and Poly(ether imide) (550) 1677J. Panchal, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

M28—Advances in Thermoplastic Elastomers

*Thermoplastic Elastomers, Four Decades of Innovation (927) 1684S. Abdou-Sabet, Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P.

*New Polyolefin-Based Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (869) 1689H. G. Fritz, University of Stuttgart

*Novel Oil Resistant Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (950) 1694T. Abraham, S. Abdou-Sabet, N. Barber, Advanced Elastomer Systems

*Dynamics of Vulcanization Induced Phase Separation in Olefinic Elastomer Blends (928) 1699T. Kyu, W. Kaewwattana, A. Ramanujam, H.-W. Chiu, University of Akron

*Influence of Mixing Conditions and Composition on the Phase Structure and Propertiesof Thermoplastic Olefin Blends (963) 1703A. Dharia, Solvay Engineered Polymers

*Structure Development in Melt Processing Polypropylene, Polypropylene-EPMBlends and TPES (436) 1708Y. Yu, J. L. White, University of Akron

*Development of Structural Hierarchy in Injection Molded Dynamically VulcanizedPP/EPDM Blends (995) 1713M. Cakmak, S. Cronin, University of Akron

T24—Advances in Thermoplastic Elastomers III

*Statistics of Mixing Distributions in Filled Elastomers Processed by Twin Screw Extrusion (829) 1720E. Birinci, R. Yazici, D. M. Kalyon, Stevens Institute of TechnologyM. Michienzi, C. Murphy, R. Muscato, NSWC

*Effect of Grafting Monomer on the Performance of Thermoplastic Vulcanizate ofPolypropylene/Polystyrenic Block Copolymer/Polyester Elastomer (636) 1725M. Tasaka, T. Yamanaka, R. Mori, Riken Vinyl Industry Co., Ltd.

*New Thermoplastic Elastomers by Quasiliving Atom Transfer Free Radical Grafting (276) 1730T. Fonagy, B. Ivan, M. Szesztay, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

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*The Formation of Supermolecular Polycaprolactone (PCL) Spherulites in Polystyrene-Polybutadiene-PCL (PS-b-PB-b-PCL) Semicrystalline Block Copolymers (915) 1734G. Kim, C. L. Jackson, C. C. Han, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyV. Balsamo, Universidade Simon BolivarM. Libera, Stevens Institute of TechnologyR. Stadler, Universitaet Bayreuth

*Structure-Mechanical and Dynamic Mechanical Properties Relationship in PolyamideBased Thermoplastic Elastomeric Blends and Blocks (1024) 1739A. K. Bhowmick, S. Ghosh, A. Jha, Indian Institute of Technology

*Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Film for Bladders and OtherContainment Applications (26) 1744D. Schultze, Deerfield Urethane, Inc.

*TPE Behavior of Segmented Copolymers with Crystallizable Esteramide Unitsof Uniform Length (85) 1749R. J. Gaymans, University of Twente

*Waxs Modeling of the Liquid State of Polyethylenes: Implications for Phase Analysis, GlassTransition, and the WLF Constants in Thermoplastic Elastomers (53) 1754K. Monar, A. Habenschuss, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

T25—Techniques for Determination of Orientationand Anisotropy in Polymer Materials IV

*Novel Stress/Strain Sensors Based on the Mechanochromic Properties of LiquidCrystalline Polydiacetylenes (121) 1760S. Angkaew, P. M. Cham, J. B. Lando, B. P. Thornton, R. Ballarini, R. L. Mullen,Case Western Reserve University

*Melt Spinning of Syndiotactic Polypropylene: Structure Development and Implications forOriented Crystallization (861) 1764R. K. Sura, P. Desai, A. S. Abhiraman, Georgia Institute of Technology

*Phase Structure Characterization and Processing-Structure-Property Relationships inLinear Low-Density Polyethylene Blown Films (530) 1768J. Lu, B. Zhao, H.-J. Sue, Texas A&M University

*Orientation Analysis of Cast and Blown Polyethylene Films (557) 1775F. Chambon, S. Srinivas, Exxon Chemical Company

*Parallel Processes in the Recovery of Biaxially Oriented Amorphous Polymer Films (936) 1780C. C. Chau, The Dow Chemical CompanyJ. C. M. Li, The University of Rochester

*Structure and Dynamics of Polymers in Confined Geometries: Neutron Studiesof Intercalated Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites (579) 1783R. Ivkov, P. M. Gehring, N. C. Maliszewskyj, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyR. Krishnamoorti, University of Houston

*Prediction of Stiffness from Orientation Data of Glass Reinforced Injection Moldings (603) 1786N. M. Neves, A. S. Pouzada, Universidade do Minho

*Optical Studies of Sheared Polymer Droplets (542) 1791E. K. Hobbie, K. B. Migler, National Institute of Standards and Technology

T26—Applications of Molecular Modeling and Simulationin Polymer Science and Engineering I

*Viewing Entanglements as a Two-Phase System in Polymeric Materials (225) 1798J. P. Ibar, EKNET Research

*Prediction of Viscoelastic Behaviour of Thermorheologically Complex Polymeric Materials (164) 1803N. K. Dutta, N. R. Choudhury, J. Matisons, University of South AustraliaG. H. Edward, Monash University

*A New Hypothesis to Describe the Acting Mechanisms in a Welded Joint ofSemi-Crystalline Thermoplastics (793) 1808Ch. Bonten, University of Essen

Thermal Stresses in Freely Quenched Slabs of Semicrystalline Polymers (277) 1813X. Guo, A. I. Isayev, University of Akron

*Time-Temperature-Stress Correspondence (111) 1818

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W. Brostow, N. A. D'Souza, University of North TexasR. D. Maksimov, Institute of Polymer Mechanics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences

*Hygrothermal Effects on Physical Aging and Structural Recovery of an Epoxy Thermoset (257) 1822W. H. Han, G. B. McKenna, NIST

*A Procedure for Determination of Thermal Properties of Polymers fromTransient Temperature Data (76) 1828L. Sridhar, M. Roman, K. A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology

W5—Properties and Structure in Polypropylene

Kinetics of Non-Isothermal Crystallization of Syndiotactic Polypropylene:Avrami, Ozawa, and Kissinger Approaches (907) 1834P. Supaphol, J. E. Spruiell, University of TennesseeStructural Characterization and Thermomechanical Behavior of Ziegler-NattaPolypropylenes of Varying Crystallinity (567) 1839J. Liu, A. Chudnovsky, University of Illinois at ChicagoC. P. Bosnyak, M. T. Bishop, B. Landes, J. Zryd, The Dow Chemical CompanyUse of a Hexafunctional Coupling Agent to Control Free Radical-Induced MolecularWeight Degradation during Reactive Processing of Polypropylene (765) 1844K. N. Ludwig, R. B. Moore, University of Southern MississippiPolymer-Polymer Adhesion in Melt-Processed Layered Structures (941) 1849P. J. Cole, C. W. Macosko, University of MinnesotaImmersion Study of Composite Poly(propylene) on DMTA (862) 1854J. H. Suwardie, Rheometric Scientific, Inc.

W25—Properties and Structure in EngineeringPolymers and Related Materials

Stress Relaxation of Semi-Crystalline Polyester Films: Aging Rate Effects (1141) 1860J. R. Gillmor, J. Greener, Eastman Kodak CompanySolvent Effects on the Mechanical Properties of PEEK: An in-situ Dynamic MechanicalAnalysis Technique (745) 1866J. L. McPeak, R. G. Kander, Virginia TechInfluence of a Surfactant Additive on the Crystallization of Syndiotactic Polystyrene andSulfonated Syndiotactic Polystyrene (758) 1871R. Gummaraju, R. B. Moore, University of Southern MississippiEffects of Molecular Structure on Macroscopic Mechanical Properties of anAdvanced Polymer (LARC™-SI) (1022) 1875L. M. Nicholson, J. A. Hinkley, K. S. Whitley, T. S. Gates, NASA Langley Research CenterDipolar Dynamics in Miscible Polymer Blends (882) 1880J. W. Sy, J. Mijovic, Polytechnic UniversityHot Water Resistance of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics (838) 1884T. Kawaguchi, H. Nishimura, F. Miwa, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.K. Ito, T. Kuriyama, I. Narisawa, Yamagata UniversitySynthesis and Characterization of Poly(butyl acrylate-co-styrene)/PMMAwith Gradient Composition (377) 1889C. F. Jasso-Gastinel, J. M. Martinez-Chavez, G. Spence, L. J. Gonzalez Ortiz,Universidad de GuadalajaraReactive Processing of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride and Epoxy FunctionalizedPolymer Blends (269) 1894G. Bayram, U. Yilmazer, Middle East Technical UniversityU. Yilmazer, NJ Institute of TechnologyM. Xanthos, NJ Institute of Technology; Polymer Processing Institute

TH5—Properties and Structure in Molding Applications

Control of Viscosity of Polymer Melts Prior to Molding by Disentanglement Methods (226) 1900J. P. Ibar, EKNETResearchCharacterisation of Polymers by Bubble Inflation (246) 1906J. H. Christensen, H. K. Rasmussen, E. M. Kjr, Technical University of Denmark

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C. L. Lauridsen, Bang & Olufsen TechnologySpatial Variation of Structural Hierarchy in Injection Molded Polypropylene (851) 1910H. Ayrom-Keuchel, M. Cakmak, University of AkronStress Relaxation Profiles of Molded and Extruded Thermoplastics Using DynamicMechanical Analysis (259) 1916P. Lee-Sullivan, D. Dykeman, University of New BrunswickThe Effects of PE/PA/PVA Blends' Composition upon the Barrier Properties ofBlow-Molded Containers (520) 1921W.-S. Jou, National Kaohsiung Institute of TechnologyY.-S. Su, J.-T. Yeh, National Taiwan University of Science and Engineering

TH6—Polymer Structural Determination Using FTIR-Based Techniques III

*In situ Study of Microstructure Change during Polymerization of ThermotropicLiquid Crystalline Polymer (88) 1928S.-X. Cheng, T.-S. Chung, National University of SingaporeT.-S. Chung, S. Mullick, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering

*Thermal Degradation of Polyimide and Polyamide Liquid Crystalline Polymers (92) 1932K. P. Pramoda, T. S. Chung, S. L. Liu, National University of SingaporeH. Oikawa, A. Yamaguchi, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

*In-Line Monitoring of Multiple Additives in Polyethylene Melt Using Fiber-Optic Spectroscopy (1165) 1937J. Li, M. G. Hansen, University of Tennessee

*A Method to Quantify the Average Biaxial Orientation of the Crystalline Phase inPolyethylene Blown Films (130) 1942R. K. Krishnaswamy, Phillips Petroleum Company

*Deformation Mechanism of Thermoplastic Vulcanisates Investigated by CombinedFTIR and Stress-Strain Measurements (1051) 1947M. Soliman, M. van Es, V. Shulmeister, DSMResearchM. van Dijk, ABB Lumus Global B. V.

TH16—Properties and Structure in Polyethylene and Related Materials

Difference in Internal Aggregate Structure for Co-Neutralized Carboxylate Ionomers (242) 1950B. P. Grady, University of OklahomaInterfacial Tension Measurement of Polymers with the Pendant Drop Method: AComprehensive Experimental Review (1006) 1955K. Alam, M. R. Kamal, McGill UniversityCharacterizing Co-Continuous Polyethylene/Polystyrene Blends (596) 1960J. Li, B. D. Favis, Ecole Polytechnique de MontrealCrystallization of Ethylene-Octene Copolymers at High Cooling Rates (678) 1965P. J. Phillips, J. Wagner, University of TennesseeEffect of Pressure on Crystallization of Polyethylene (831) 1969L. Capt, M. R. Kamal, McGill UniversityViscoelastic Behaviour of HDPE under Tensile Loading (47) 1974J. G. J. Beijer, J. L. Spoormaker, Delft University of TechnologyOn-Line, In-Line and Off-Line Rheometry of Polyethylenes (1151) 1979A. L. Kelly, M. Woodhead, R. M. Rose, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordInvestigating Moisture-Cured Polyethylene for Cable Coating Extrusion (551) 1984K. Cantor, Pennsylvania College of TechnologyI. Harrison, The Pennsylvania State UniversityL. Ingram, Alcan Aluminum Corporation

TH17—Special Topics in Properties, Structure, and Processes

Fluidized Bed Degasification for Removing Unreacted Monomers in ContinuousMass Polymerization (954) 1990K. R. Sharma, West Virginia University and Independent Institute of Technology

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Investigation of the Effects of Deformation Rate on the Fracture Toughness of Polymers (677) 1995E. Pinardag, C. L. Beatty, University of FloridaJ. Pochan, Eastman-KodakAniline Oligomer as a Chemical Sensor (122) 1999S. Sahasithiwat, J. B. Lando, Case Western Reserve UniversityRelaxation Processes in Polymer Networks by Dynamic Light Scatteringand Dielectric Spectroscopy (880) 2003B. D. Fitz, J. Mijovic, Polytechnic UniversityDielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy of Reactive Network-Forming Polymers (881) 2006M. Mihajlovic, J. Mijovic, Polytechnic UniversityDurability of High-Performance Adhesive Joints (585) 2011R. K. Giunta, R. G. Kander, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityCrack Growth Studies for Polyacetal Resins in Chlorinated Water (726) 2016I. S. Oh, Borg Warner AutomotiveP. K. So, L. J. Broutman, L. J. Broutman & Associates, Ltd.

M11—Techniques for Determination ofOrientation and Anisotropy in Polymer Materials I

*Hierarchical Assembly of Fibrous Proteins (899) 2178R. Valluzzi, P. Avtges, S. Szela, S. Winkler, D. Kaplan, Tufts University

*Solid State FTIR Analysis of Hydrogen-Bonded Domains in Synthetic BiopolymerHybrid Silk-Like Materials (998) 2180D. Y. Sogah, R. C. Claussen, M. J. Winningham, O. Rathore, Cornell University

*Orientation Studies of Microbial Polyesters at the Air-Water Interface (609) 2185G. A. R. Nobes, W. J. Orts, G. M. Glenn, USDA

*Evolution of Structural Hierarchy in Uniaxially Deformed Poly Lactic Acid Films asFollowed by Spectral Birefringence Technique and Others (846) 2190G. Kokrurk, T. F. Serhatkulu, A. Kozluca, E. Piskin, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

*Effect of Length on the Alignment of Cellulose Microfibrils: A Small Angle NeutronScattering Study (1184) 2195W. J. Orts, USDAD. L. Godbout, McGill University; PAPRICANR. H. Marchessault, McGill UniversityJ.-F. Revol, PAPRICAN

T13—Techniques for Determination of Orientation andAnisotropy in Polymer Materials III

*Fluorescence Anisotropy Measurements of Oriented Polymers (728) 2342A. J. Bur, S. C. Roth, National Institute of Standards and Technology

*Orientation Texture from Polymeric Materials Using Scattering Methods (694) 2347J. D. Barnes, NIST

*The Effects of Steady Shear on the Order and Orientation of a Diblock Copolymer Melt Usingin-situ Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (697) 2352K. A. Barnes, A. I. Nakatani, NISTF. A. Morrison, Michigan Technological UniversityJ. W. Mays, University of Alabama

*Synchrotron Studies of Polymers: An Industrial Perspective (979) 2357J. D. Londono, R. V. Davidson, R. A. Leach, R. Barton, Jr., E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc.

*Orientation Determination Using Birefringence and Spectroscopic Techniques (446) 2361A. Ajji, K. C. Cole, H. B. Dali, National Research Council of Canada

W9—Applications of Molecular Modeling and Simulation inPolymer Science and Engineering II

*Molecular Modeling of Nanocomposite Systems (305) 2398G. W. Beall, Nanocor, Inc.

*Molecular Modeling Studies of the Molecular Components of Starch. I. An Atomistic Modelof the Double Helical Structure of Amylose and Amylopectin (762) 2402

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F. A. Momany, J. L. Willett, USDA*Formulation Issues: Predicting Polymer Miscibility (553) 2407F. Case, Molecular Simulations Inc.

*Diffusion Coefficients of Single Component Linear /t-Alkanes (1053) 2412R. Ozisik, W. L. Mattice, University of Akron

*Computer Simulation of Polymers with Intermediate Order: The Discoveryof a Novel "Helix-Kink" Architecture (1137) 2417P. J. Ludovice, Georgia Institute of TechnologyS. Ahmed, Merck & Company

W10—Polymer Structural Determination UsingFTIR-Based Techniques I

*Molecular Analysis of Polymers by FTIR Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (66) 2424J. F. McClelland, MTEC Photo acoustics, Inc.; Iowa State UniversityR. Jones, S. Bajic, Iowa State University

*Infrared Characterization of Vinyl CinnamateCopolymer Blends before and after UV Exposure (63) 2429M. M. Coleman, Y. Hu, P. C. Painter, The Pennsylvania State University

*Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy to Characterize Polymers Processedwith Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (126) 2433S. G. Kazarian, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

*Study of the Curing of Polymerizable Reaction Mixtures, PMR-15 (1014) 2436K. Jordan, X. Li, O. Iroh, University of Cincinnati

*Chromatography-Infrared Spectroscopy Characterization of Polymers (1004) 2440J. L. Dwyer, Lab Connections, Inc.

W34—Failure Analysis and Mechanisms I

*Deformation and Fracture of Polymer Silicate Layer Nanocomposites (482) 3396J. P. Harcup, A. F. Yee, University of MichiganM. K. Akkapeddi, AlliedSignal Inc.

*The Time Dependency of the Necking Process in Polyethylene (566) 3399W. Zhou, A. Chudnovsky, University of Illinois at ChicagoC. P. Bosnyak, K. Sehanobish, The Dow Chemical Company

*Measuring Mechanical Properties of Thin Films by aHemispherical Capped Shaft-Loaded Blister Test (183) 3403K.-T. Wan, J. Xiong, K. Liao, Nanyang Technological University

^Ballistic Impact Energy Measurement of Novel CoextrudedPC/PMMA Multilayer Composites (808) 3406J. W. Song, Soldier Systems CenterA. J. Hsieh, Aberdeen Proving Ground

*Crack Development around Drilled Holes in PolycarbonateParts Subjected to Flexural Deformation (638) 3411C. Smialek, A. Tayebi, University of Massachusetts Lowell

*Finite Element Analysis of Plastic Plumbing Assemblies (369) 3415Y. Chen, B. D. Agarwal, L. J. Broutman, L. J. Broutman and Associates, Ltd.

*Fracture Mechanics of a Shaft-Loaded Blister Delamination—Transitionfrom a Bending Plate to a Stretching Membrane (182) 3419K.-T. Wan, K. Liao, Nanyang Technological University

*Study of Moisture Diffusion Behavior in Hybrid IM7/BMI Composites (528) 3423Y. Li, X. Tang, J. Miranda, H.-J. Sue, J. Whitcomb, W. Bradley, Texas A&M University

W28—Polymer Structural DeterminationUsing FTIR-Based Techniques II

*Chemical Assessment of Automotive Clearcoat Weathering (428) 2480R. O. Carter III, J. L. Gerlock, C. A. Smith, Ford Research Laboratory

*The Effect of Ionic Strength Variation on Patterned Self-AssembledMonolayers Using Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy (46) 2485

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V. G. Gregoriou, Polaroid CorporationR. Hapanowicz, P. Y. Chen,, Nicolet Instrument CorporationS. L. Clark, P. T. Hammond, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

*VT-Drifts Studies of Polymer Thermal Decompositions (659) 2490R. L. White, D. L. Negelein, University of Oklahoma

*Structural Investigation of Plasma-Polymerized Pyrrole Films (1012) 2495N. Zhang, W. J. Van Ooij, S. Luo, University of Cincinnati

*Measuring the Diffusivity of Additives in Polymer Films Using in-situFTIR-ATR Spectroscopy (777) 2502C. A. Gagliardi, L. B. Muire, D. E. Hirt, Clemson University

*Application of Iodine-Doped Poly(p-phenylene) Langmuir-Blodgett Filmsas Homogeneous Alignment Layers (120) 2507S. C.-J. Tseng, J. A. Mann, Jr., J. B. Lando, Case Western Reserve University

*Determination of the Mechanism of Formation of Polypyrrole on Reactive Metalsby Infrared Spectroscopy (1015) 2511R. Rajagopalan, W. Su, J. O. Iroh, University of Cincinnati

*Evaluation of Additive Concentration Profiles in Multilayer Films (787) 2516S. Y. Sankhe, D. E. Hirt, Clemson UniversityW. P. Roberts, M. R. Havens, Cryovac Division of Sealed Air Corp.

W29—Applications of Molecular Modeling and Simulation inPolymer Science and Engineering III

*Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Properties of PP According to theThermal History Imparted (327) 2522C. Albano, R. Sciamanna, R. Gonzalez, Universidad Central de Venezuela

*Crystallization and Microstructure of Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene BasedIsotactic Polypropylenes: Simulation and Experiment (181) 2527Y. Churdpunt, A. I. Isayev, The University of Akron

*Molecular Modeling of Elastic and Photoelastic Relationships for Crosslinked PolymerNetworks: A Statistical Segment Approach (1138) 2532H. Nanavati, P. Desai, A. S. Abhiraman, Georgia Institute of Technology

*Mesoscopic Simulation of Glass Transition Temperature and Comparison withEntropic Difference Model (803) 2537K. R. Sharma, University of Maryland; Independent Institute of Technology

*The Effect of Shrinkage Induced Interface Gap on the Thermal Contact Resistancebetween the Mold and Plastic in Injection Molding 2545L. Sridhar, W. Yin, K. A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology

*Continuous Copolymerization of /?-Methylstyrene-Acrylonitrile, a-Methylstyrene-Acrylonitrile (955) 2550K. R. Sharma, West Virginia University; Independent Institute of Technology

*Three Dimensional, Nonisothermal Analysis of RTM and VARTM Processes Using hp-AdaptiveFinite Element Method (743) 2555R. S. Mayavaram, C. E. Baumann, M. P. Reddy, The Computational Mechanics Company, Inc.D. Stewart, Stewart Automotive Research, LLC

THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS AND FOAMS DIVISION

M9—Engineering Plastics and Engineering Performance of Polyolefins

Rheological Modification of PET by Reactive Processing with Polyepoxides (268) 2022M.-W. Young, Polymer Processing InstituteM. Xanthos, Polymer Processing Institute; NJ Institute of TechnologyG. P. Karayannidis, D. N. Bikiaris, Aristotle University of ThessalonikiDevelopment of New Flame-Resistant, Lightweight Foam Composites Based on Polyimides (468) 2027V. E. Yudin, V. N. Artemieva, Russian Academy of SciencesJ. U. Otaigbe, Iowa State University of Science & TechnologyInvestigation of the Reaction Kinetics within Expandable Mixtures Used for PreparingInjection-Molded Polyolefin Foams (764) 2031P. Moulinie, C. Woelfle, National Research Council of Canada

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Correlation of the Thermal Analysis of Chemical Blowing Agents with the Cell Morphology ofExtruded, Expanded Polypropylene Rod Samples (349) 2035D. Dixon, E. M. A. Harkin- Jones, P. J. Martin, The Queen's University of BelfastFoaming of PS/Wood-Fiber Composites in Extrusion Using Moisture as a Blowing Agent (984) 2040G. Rizvi, C. B. Park, University of TorontoL. M. Matuana, Michigan Technological University

M10—Single-Site Catalyst Based Polyolefins:New Developments and Properties

Elastomeric Polypropylenes from Unbridged Metallocenes (55) 2050C. Myers, C. Allen, A. Ernst, H. Nairn, Amoco ChemicalsEffect of Metallocene Polyethylene on Heat Sealing Properties of Low DensityPolyethylene Blends (807) 2056J. D. Sierra, ICIPCM. del Pilar Noriega, T. A. Osswald, University of Wisconsin-MadisonHigh Temperature Flexible Polyolefins: A User's Perspective (169) 2061A. Khare, S. Y. Ding, M. T. K. Ling, L. Woo, Baxter Healthcare Round LakeHigh Performance Structured Polymer Barrier Films (491) 2066A. A. Yousefi, M. Bousmina, A. Ait-Kadi, Laval UniversityDevelopments in High Strength i-PP: Technology Properties,Applications and Markets (98) 2071M. Ratzsch, U. Panzer, A. Hesse, H. Bucka, Borealis AG

M29—Polymer Foams I: Developments inProcessing and Blowing Agents

Rod Strength Analysis for Polyethylene/Gas Systems (522) 2078S. T. Lee, T. Kimble, Sealed Air CorporationStudy of Surrounding Temperature Effects on Extruded Foam Structure (523) 2084S. T. Lee, K. Lee, Sealed Air CorporationDesign of a Novel Extrusion System for Manufacturing Microcellular Polymer (308) 2090B. Seibig, Q. Huang, D. Paul, GKSS ForschungszentrumMelt Extruded Open-Cell Microcellular Foams for Membrane Separation: Processing andCell Morphology Relationship (309) 2095Q. Huang, B. Seibig, D. Paul, GKSS ForschungszentrumFoam Injection Molding of Thermoplastics Loaded with Carbon Dioxide Prior to Processing (292) 2100O. Pfannschmidt, W. Michaeli, IKVFoaming of Polypropylene in Extrusion Processes (359) 2104E. Andreassen, K. Redford, SINTEFK. L. Borve, K. Rommetveit, Borealis ASParameters Affecting Extrusion Foaming of PET by Gas Injection (271) 2109M. Xanthos, S. K. Dey, NJ Institute of Technology; Polymer Processing InstituteQ. Zhang, J. Quintans, NJ Institute of Technology

T9—Ethylene-Styrene Interpolymers Part I:New Developments

Technology of Filled Ethylene/Styrene Interpolymers (560) 2116M. J. Guest, Y. W. Cheung, S. R. Betso, T. P. Karjala, The Dow Chemical CompanyComparison of the Large Deformation and Recovery Behavior of SemicrystallineEthylene-Styrene Interpolymers and Ethylene-Octene Copolymers (555) 2121A. Chang, E. V. Stepanov, A. Hiltner, E. Baer, Case Western Reserve UniversityS. P. Chum, The Dow Chemical CompanyRheology and Its Relationship to Applications of Ethylene/Styrene Interpolymers (837) 2127T. P. Karjala, Y. W. Cheung, M. J. Guest, The Dow Chemical Company

T29—Ethylene-Styrene Interpolymers Part II:New Developments

Toughened Blends of Polystyrene and Ethylene-Styrene Interpolymers (18) 2134C. P. Park, Dow Deutschland Inc.

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A New Generation of Materials for the Calendering Industry (647) 2139T. P. Karjala, B. W. Walther, A. S. Hill, R. Wevers, The Dow Chemical CompanyLarge Strain Stress Relaxation and Recovery Behavior of Ethylene-Styrene Interpolymers (558) 2144H. Chen, E. V. Stepanov, A. Hiltner, E. Baer, Case Western Reserve UniversityS. P. Chum, The Dow Chemical CompanyBlends of Ethylene/Styrene Interpolymers and Other Polymers: Benefits in Applications (503) 2149C. F. Diehl, M. J. Guest, B. I. Chaudhary, Y. W. Cheung, W. R. Van Volkenburgh, B. W. Walther,The Dow Chemical Company

W8—Polymer Foams II: New Developments

Nylon 6,6 Glass Reinforced Composite Material for Automotive Air IntakeManifold Application (1044) 2156B. A. Mathew, Mathson Industries, Inc.A. Hardiman, C. A. Coco, Nyltech North AmericaPossible Applications for the Time-Temperature-Shift Principle to Describe theImpact and Long Term Material Behavior of Thermoplastic Polymers (233) 2161D. Gutberlet, W. Michaeli, IKVLow-Temperature Toughening Behavior of Polyolefin Blends and Composites (392) 2166J. S. Oh, Y. L. Joo, Hanwha Group Research and Engineering CenterExperimental Investigation of Fracture Toughness in Injection Molded LongFiber Reinforced Thermoplastics (45) 2171F. Gonzalez, C. Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

POLYMER ANALYSIS JOINT WITH ENGINEERINGPROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE

M11—Techniques for Determination ofOrientation and Anisotropy in Polymer Materials I

•Hierarchical Assembly of Fibrous Proteins (899) 2178R. Valluzzi, P. Avtges, S. Szela, S. Winkler, D. Kaplan, Tufts University

*Solid State FTIR Analysis of Hydrogen-Bonded Domains in Synthetic BiopolymerHybrid Silk-Like Materials (998) 2180D. Y. Sogah, R. C. Claussen, M. J. Winningham, O. Rathore, Cornell University

•Orientation Studies of Microbial Polyesters at the Air-Water Interface (609) 2185G. A. R. Nobes, W. J. Orts, G. M. Glenn, USDA

•Evolution of Structural Hierarchy in Uniaxially Deformed Poly Lactic Acid Films asFollowed by Spectral Birefringence Technique and Others (846) 2190G. Kokturk, T. F. Serhatkulu, A. Kozluca, E. Piskin, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

•Effect of Length on the Alignment of Cellulose Microfibrils: A Small Angle NeutronScattering Study (1184) 2195W. J. Orts, USDAD. L. Godbout, McGill University; PAPRICANR. H. Marchessault, McGill UniversityJ.-F. Revol, PAPRICAN

M30—Analysis of Metal-Polymer Interfaces

Interfacial Free Volume Measurements of Epoxy on Aluminum by PALS (947) 2202M. M. Madani, R. D. Granata, Florida Atlantic UniversityR. R. Miron, Lehigh UniversityDevelopment of a Calorimeter for Measuring the Energy of Adsorption Bonds Formed duringPolymer Metallization (937) 2207R. J. Murdey, J. T. Stuckless, University of British ColumbiaSurface Energy Investigations of Organic Light Emitting Polymers and Its Substrates (91) 2212K.-X. Ma, C. H. Ho, T.-S. Chung, National University of SingaporeMetal-Polymer Interfaces in Polymer-Based Electronic Devices (925) 2216M. Fahlman, A. Andersson, P. Broms, Th. Kugler, M. Logdlund, W. R. Salaneck, Linkoping University

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Ta and TaN Adhesion to High Temperature Fluorinated Polyimides. Surface andInterface Chemistry (945) 2221K.-W. Lee, E. Simonyi, C. Jahnes, IBM T.J. Watson Research CenterInsights Regarding the Mechanism for Interfacial Polymer-Metal Oxide Reactions (924) 2226J. M. Runge-Marchese, A. J. Pomis, C.J. Saporito Plating CompanyCorrosion Protection of Aluminum and Iron Alloys Using Polyanilines (918) 2232A. J. Epstein, H. Guan, J. A. O. Smallfield, M. Fahlman, The Ohio State UniversityDeposition of Conducting Polymers into Porous Semiconductors and Properties ofSemiconductor/Polymer Composites (988) 2235V. Parkhutik, Technical University of Valencia

M31—Polyolefins for the 21st Century: Catalystand Polymer Analysis Issues

•Single-Site Supported Catalysts for Ethylene Polymerization (919) 2242A. Mufloz-Escalona, L. Mendez, B. Pefia, P. Lafuente, J. Sancho, W. Michiels,G. Hidalgo, M. F. Martinez-Nunez, Repsol, S.A.

•Atmospheric Process for Polar Olefin Copolymers and Terpolymers by SingleSite Catalysts (966) 2247J. C. W. Chien, Amherst Polymer Technology, Inc.

•Synthesis of High-Molecular-Weight Elastomeric Polypropylene with Half-Titanocene/Mao Catalysts (218) 2252Q. Wu, B. Xie, M. Xie, R. Chen, Zhongshan University

•Structure versus Rheological Properties of Soft Plastics: The Caseof EP(D)M Polymers (1088) 2256E. G. Kontos, Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc.

•Aspects of Structure-Property Control for Uniaxially Extruded StackedLamellar Polyolefin Films (1176) 2261M. B. Johnson, T.-H. Yu, G. L. Wilkes, Virginia Polytechnic and State University

•Advances in Polyolefin Stabilization (1036) 2266R. E. King III, Ciba Specialty Chemicals

M32—Analysis of Additives in Polymers

•A High Performance Phosphite Stabilizer (1096) 2276D. Stein, D. Stevenson, Dover Chemical Corporation

•Measuring Depolymerization Kinetics of a Methacrylate Using a Novel Optical Technique (137) 2281F. Rodriguez, T. S. Bean, Cornell University

•Characterization ofPP/PPgAA Blends by Contact Angle (1026) 2286S. Flores-Gallardo, S. Sanchez-Valdes, L. F. Ramos de Valle, CIQA

•Ultra High Molecular Weight Siloxane Additives in Polymers—Effects on Processingand Properties (1185) 2290K. J. Ryan, K. E. Lupton, P. G. Pape, Dow Corning CorporationV. B. John, Dow Corning Ltd.

•An Experimental Design Approach: Effect of Slip and Antiblocking Agentson the Performance of a LLDPE Polymer (601) 2304K. Nayak, N. M. Tollefson, Huntsman Polymer Corporation

•Investigation of the Crystallinity of a Hindered Phenolic Antioxidant byDifferential Scanning Calorimetry (1195) 2308R. E. Lee, S. Narayan, L. Pallini, J. M. Zenner, Great Lakes Chemical Corporation

T12—Thermal Analysis Techniques I

Applications of DSC in Conjunction with FTIR in Plastic Identification (535) 2314J. J. He, B. Gilpatrick, Storage Technology CorporationThermal Decomposition Behavior of High Performance Liquid Crystalline Polymers Studiedby TGA and TG-IR (90) 2319X. Jin, T.-S. Chung, National University of SingaporeCrystallization Behavior of Regioregular Poly(3-dodecylthiophene) (86) 2324S. L. Liu, T. S. Chung, National University of Singapore

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Applications of Successive Self-Nucleation and Annealing (SSA) in PolyolefinBlends Characterization (196) 2329M. L. Arnal, J. J. Sanchez, A. J. Muller, Universidad Simon BolivarReorganization of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) and VF2/HFP Copolymers (282) 2334L. Judovits, S. M. Dounce, Elf Atochem N.A., Inc.

T13—Techniques for Determination of Orientation andAnisotropy in Polymer Materials III

•Fluorescence Anisotropy Measurements of Oriented Polymers (728) 2342A. J. Bur, S. C. Roth, National Institute of Standards and Technology

•Orientation Texture from Polymeric Materials Using Scattering Methods (694) 2347J. D. Barnes, NIST

•The Effects of Steady Shear on the Order and Orientation of a Diblock Copolymer Melt Usingin-situ Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (697) 2352K. A. Barnes, A. I. Nakatani, NISTF. A. Morrison, Michigan Technological UniversityJ. W. Mays, University of Alabama

•Synchrotron Studies of Polymers: An Industrial Perspective (979) 2357J. D. Londono, R. V. Davidson, R. A. Leach, R. Barton, Jr., E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc.

•Orientation Determination Using Birefringence and Spectroscopic Techniques (446) 2361A. Ajji, K. C. Cole, H. B. Dali, National Research Council of Canada

T32—Thermal Analysis Techniques II

Dimensional Changes of PPS in Environmental Testing (1055) 2368L. Hornberger, R. D'Onotrio, S. Kopacek, Santa Clara UniversityDynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA) of Barrier Materials Immersed inAutomotive Fuel Components (750) 2373S. B. Byrne, G. M. McNally, T. McNally, W. R. Murphy, The Queen's University of BelfastStress Relaxation of Poly(ethylene naphthalate): Isothermal, Isochronal andIsostructural Responses (380) 2378M. L. Cerrada, G. B. McKenna, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyStudies of the Thermal and Thermooxidative Degradation of Polypropyleneduring Processing and Usage (294) 2383F. Duriau-Montagne, S. Pongratz, G. W. Ehrenstein, University of Erlangen-NurembergThermoporometric Characterization of PHPMA Hydrogels (511) 2388M. C. Bergeron, M. Iza, S. Kaliaguine, M. Bousmina, Laval UniversityS. Woerly, Organogel Canada Ltee.The Kinetics of Shear-Induced Crystallization in Polyethylene terephthalate) (524) 2392S. H. Ahn, C. B. Cho, K. Y. Lee, Chungnam National University

W9—Applications of Molecular Modeling and Simulation inPolymer Science and Engineering II

•Molecular Modeling of Nanocomposite Systems (305) 2398G. W. Beall, Nanocor, Inc.

•Molecular Modeling Studies of the Molecular Components of Starch. I. An Atomistic Modelof the Double Helical Structure of Amylose and Amylopectin (762) 2402F. A. Momany, J. L. Willett, USDA

•Formulation Issues: Predicting Polymer Miscibility (553) 2407F. Case, Molecular Simulations Inc.

•Diffusion Coefficients of Single Component Linear /t-Alkanes (1053) 2412R. Ozisik, W. L. Mattice, University of Akron

•Computer Simulation of Polymers with Intermediate Order: The Discoveryof a Novel "Helix-Kink" Architecture (1137) 2417P. J. Ludovice, Georgia Institute of TechnologyS. Ahmed, Merck & Company

•Present in a joint session.

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W10—Polymer Structural Determination UsingFTIR-Based Techniques I

•Molecular Analysis of Polymers by FTIR Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (66) 2424J. F. McClelland, MTEC Photoacoustics, Inc.; Iowa State UniversityR. Jones, S. Bajic, Iowa State University

•Infrared Characterization of Vinyl CinnamateCopolymer Blends before and after UV Exposure (63) 2429M. M. Coleman, Y. Hu, P. C. Painter, The Pennsylvania State University

•Applications of FTIR Spectroscopy to Characterize Polymers Processedwith Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (126) 2433S. G. Kazarian, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

•Study of the Curing of Polymerizable Reaction Mixtures, PMR-15 (1014) 2436K. Jordan, X. Li, O. Iroh, University of Cincinnati

•Chromatography-Infrared Spectroscopy Characterization of Polymers (1004) 2440J. L. Dwyer, Lab Connections, Inc.

W27—Definitive Physical Characterization in Polymer Analysis I

Predicting Drop Breakup Using Model Flows (709) 2448C. R. Marks, D. I. Bigio, R. V. Calabrese, University of MarylandRelation of Microstructure and Physical Properties for Polypropylenes of VariedControlled Crystallinity (290) 2454N. M. Tollefson, C. G. Johnson, Huntsman PolymersActivation Energies of Polymer Degradation (168) 2458S. Ding, M. T. K. Ling, A. Khare, L. Woo, Baxter HealthcareInstrumenting the Elmendorf Tear Test (920) 2463C. N. Marzinsky, A. Lustiger, S. Ling, Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyEffect of Molecular Weight and Its Distribution Related to Melt ProcessingParameters of Polyphenylene Sulphide (556) 2468S. K. Kommana, Tennessee Tech. UniversityK.-J. Choi, AAF InternationalOn-Line Measurement of Polymer Melt Specific Volume Using a Gear Pump (923) 2471S. Park, C. B. Park, D. Ladin, H. E. Naguib, University of TorontoC. Tzoganakis, University of Waterloo

W28—Polymer Structural DeterminationUsing FTIR-Based Techniques II

•Chemical Assessment of Automotive Clearcoat Weathering (428) 2480R. O. Carter III, J. L. Gerlock, C. A. Smith, Ford Research Laboratory

•The Effect of Ionic Strength Variation on Patterned Self-AssembledMonolayers Using Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy (46) 2485V. G. Gregoriou, Polaroid CorporationR. Hapanowicz, P. Y. Chen,, Nicolet Instrument CorporationS. L. Clark, P. T. Hammond, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

•VT-Drifts Studies of Polymer Thermal Decompositions (659) 2490R. L. White, D. L. Negelein, University of Oklahoma

•Structural Investigation of Plasma-Polymerized Pyrrole Films (1012) 2495N. Zhang, W. J. Van Ooij, S. Luo, University of Cincinnati

•Measuring the Diffusivity of Additives in Polymer Films Using in-situFTIR-ATR Spectroscopy (777) 2502C. A. Gagliardi, L. B. Muire, D. E. Hirt, Clemson University

•Application of Iodine-Doped Poly(p-phenylene) Langmuir-Blodgett Filmsas Homogeneous Alignment Layers (120) 2507S. C.-J. Tseng, J. A. Mann, Jr., J. B. Lando, Case Western Reserve University

•Determination of the Mechanism of Formation of Polypyrrole on Reactive Metalsby Infrared Spectroscopy (1015) 2511R. Rajagopalan, W. Su, J. O. Iroh, University of Cincinnati

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•Evaluation of Additive Concentration Profiles in Multilayer Films (787) 2516S. Y. Sankhe, D. E. Hirt, Clemson UniversityW. P. Roberts, M. R. Havens, Cryovac Division of Sealed Air Corp.

W29—Applications of Molecular Modeling and Simulation inPolymer Science and Engineering III

•Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Properties of PP According to theThermal History Imparted (327) 2522C. Albano, R. Sciamanna, R. Gonzalez, Universidad Central de Venezuela

•Crystallization and Microstructure of Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene BasedIsotactic Polypropylenes: Simulation and Experiment (181) 2527Y. Churdpunt, A. I. Isayev, The University of Akron

•Molecular Modeling of Elastic and Photoelastic Relationships for Crosslinked PolymerNetworks: A Statistical Segment Approach (1138) 2532H. Nanavati, P. Desai, A. S. Abhiraman, Georgia Institute of Technology

•Mesoscopic Simulation of Glass Transition Temperature and Comparison withEntropic Difference Model (803) 2537K. R. Sharma, University of Maryland; Independent Institute of Technology

•The Effect of Shrinkage Induced Interface Gap on the Thermal Contact Resistancebetween the Mold and Plastic in Injection Molding 2545L. Sridhar, W. Yin, K. A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology

•Continuous Copolymerization of y3-Methylstyrene-Acrylonitrile, a-Methylstyrene-Acrylonitrile (955) 2550K. R. Sharma, West Virginia University; Independent Institute of Technology

•Three Dimensional, Nonisothermal Analysis of RTM and VARTM ProcessesUsing hp-Adaptive Finite Element Method (743) 2555R. S. Mayavaram, C. E. Baumann, M. P. Reddy, The Computational Mechanics Company, Inc.D. Stewart, Stewart Automotive Research, LLC

TH7—Definitive Physical Characterization inPolymer Analysis II

Prediction of Complex Dynamic Behavior from Simple Deformations (1029) 2562M. Gownder, Huntsman Polymers CorporationA. Letton, AlliedSignalThe Color Image Coding Analysis of Progressively Degrading Polymers (814) 2567C. H. Stapfer, Metrastat/FluoScanMechanical Behavior of Fabric-Film Laminates (378) 2570M. A. Said, Goddard Space Flight CenterA Study of the Long-Term Crystallization Process in Polypropylene and Acetal (801) 2573M. P. Sepe, Dickten & Masch Mfg. CompanyIn-Line Dielectric Sensor for Chemical Composition Measurements in Molten Polymers (898) 2580M. McBrearty, Chemical ElectroPhysics Corp.A. Bur, National Institute for Standards and TechnologyS. Perusich, Auburn University

TH8—Aspects of Polymer Analysis

Advancements in Polymer Characterization Using Fast Response DSC at ElevatedTemperatures and Pressures (465) 2586S. Knappe, E. Treser, NETZSCH-Geraetebau GmbHB. Fidler, Netzsch Instruments Inc.Evolved Gas Analysis of Polymer Decomposition Processes via Highly IntegratedThermal/Spectroscopic Measurement Techniques (464) 2589J. B. Henderson, E. Post, E. Treser, NETZSCH-Geraetebau GmbHB. Fidler, Netzsch Instruments Inc.Constitutive Relationship for Electrorheological Fluids (957) 2594K. R. Sharma, University of Maryland; Independent Institute of TechnologyThermogravimetric Analytical Techniques (699) 2599K. G. H. Raemaekers, J. C. J. Bart, DSM Research

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A New Synthesis Method of Soluble Starlike C6o Bonding Polymers (1144) 2603J. He, J. Wang, Qingdao Institute of Chemical Technology

M27—Techniques for Determination of Orientationand Anisotropy in Polymer Materials II

•Dispersion of Birefringence and Its Influence on On-Line Measurement of Stressesin Polymer Films (74) 1640A. S. Redner, B. Treadway, Strainoptic Technologies, Inc.J. Greener, Eastman Kodak Company

•The Application of New Spectral Birefringence Technique to Characterize theStructural Changes that Take Place in Heat Setting of Preoriented PET Homo andCopolymer Films (802) 1645T. F. Serhatkulu, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

•Double Bubble Tubular Film Extrusion of Polybutylene Terephthalate-PolyethyleneTerephthalate Blends (435) 1650K. Song, J. L. White, University of Akron

•The Effect of Blend Composition and Draw Ratio on the Thermal, Optical, and MechanicalProperties in PET/PEI Films (288) 1656J. Choi, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

•Orientation, Stress and Shrinkage Relationships for Amorphous andSemicrystalline Polymers (445) 1662A. Ajji, R. G. Matthews, R. Yan, N. Legros, K. C. Cole, National Research Council of Canada

•Compositional Effect on Phase Behavior and Uniaxial Deformation Properties forPolyethylene Naphthalate/Polycarbonate Cast Films (772) 1667A. Beers, M. Cakmak, K. Min, University of Akron

•Amorphous Orientation in Polymers Determined Using Two-Dimensional X-RayDiffraction Data and Its Significance (769) 1672N. S. Murthy, K. Zero, AlliedSignal Inc.

•Influence of Composition on Deformation Behavior of Blend of Poly(ether ether ketone)and Poly(ether imide) (550) 1677J. Panchal, M. Cakmak, University of Akron

T25—Techniques for Determination of Orientationand Anisotropy in Polymer Materials IV

•Novel Stress/Strain Sensors Based on the Mechanochromic Properties of LiquidCrystalline Polydiacetylenes (121) 1760S. Angkaew, P. M. Cham, J. B. Lando, B. P. Thornton, R. Ballarini, R. L. Mullen,Case Western Reserve University

•Melt Spinning of Syndiotactic Polypropylene: Structure Development and Implications forOriented Crystallization (861) 1764R. K. Sura, P. Desai, A. S. Abhiraman, Georgia Institute of Technology

•Phase Structure Characterization and Processing-Structure-Property Relationships inLinear Low-Density Polyethylene Blown Films (530) 1768J. Lu, B. Zhao, H.-J. Sue, Texas A&M University

•Orientation Analysis of Cast and Blown Polyethylene Films (557) 1775F. Chambon, S. Srinivas, Exxon Chemical Company

•Parallel Processes in the Recovery of Biaxially Oriented Amorphous Polymer Films (936) 1780C. C. Chau, The Dow Chemical CompanyJ. C. M. Li, The University of Rochester

•Structure and Dynamics of Polymers in Confined Geometries: Neutron Studies of IntercalatedClay-Polymer Nanocomposites (579) 1783R. Ivkov, P. M. Gehring, N. C. Maliszewskyj, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyR. Krishnamoorti, University of Houston

•Prediction of Stiffness from Orientation Data of Glass Reinforced Injection Moldings (603) 1786N. M. Neves, A. S. Pouzada, Universidade do Minho

•Optical Studies of Sheared Polymer Droplets (542) 1791E. K. Hobbie, K. B. Migler, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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T26—Applications of Molecular Modeling and Simulationin Polymer Science and Engineering I

•Viewing Entanglements as a Two-Phase System in Polymeric Materials (225) 1798J.P. Ibar, EKNET Research

•Prediction of Viscoelastic Behaviour of Thermorheologically Complex Polymeric Materials (164) 1803N. K. Dutta, N. R. Choudhury, J. Matisons, University of South AustraliaG. H. Edward, Monash University

•A New Hypothesis to Describe the Acting Mechanisms in a Welded Joint ofSemi-Crystalline Thermoplastics (793) 1808Ch. Bonten, University of Essen

•Thermal Stresses in Freely Quenched Slabs of Semicrystalline Polymers (277) 1813X. Guo, A. I. Isayev, University of Akron

•Time-Temperature-Stress Correspondence (111) 1818W. Brostow, N. A. D'Souza, University of North TexasR. D. Maksimov, Institute of Polymer Mechanics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences

•Hygrothermal Effects on Physical Aging and Structural Recovery of an Epoxy Thermoset (257) 1822W. H. Han, G. B. McKenna, NIST

•A Procedure for Determination of Thermal Properties of Polymers fromTransient Temperature Data (76) 1828L. Sridhar, M. Roman, K. A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology

TH6—Polymer Structural Determination UsingFTIR-Based Techniques III

•In situ Study of Microstructure Change during Polymerization of ThermotropicLiquid Crystalline Polymer (88) 1928S.-X. Cheng, T.-S. Chung, National University of SingaporeT.-S. Chung, S. Mullick, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering

•Thermal Degradation of Polyimide and Polyamide Liquid Crystalline Polymers (92) 1932K. P. Pramoda, T. S. Chung, S. L. Liu, National University of SingaporeH. Oikawa, A. Yamaguchi, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

•In-Line Monitoring of Multiple Additives in Polyethylene Melt Using Fiber-OpticSpectroscopy (1165) 1937J. Li, M. G. Hansen, University of Tennessee

•A Method to Quantify the Average Biaxial Orientation of the Crystalline Phase inPolyethylene Blown Films (130) 1942R. K. Krishnaswamy, Phillips Petroleum Company

•Deformation Mechanism of Thermoplastic Vulcanisates Investigated by CombinedFTIR and Stress-Strain Measurements (1051) 1947M. Soliman, M. van Es, V. Shulmeister, DSM ResearchM. van Dijk, ABB Lumus Global B. V.

COMPOSITES DIVISION

M13—Composite Applications

Improving Economic Efficiency—Key for Market Penetration of Continuous Carbon FibreReinforced Thermoplastics (79) 2610A. Hartmann, C. Mayer, M. Neitzel, University of Kaisers lauternApplication of Composite Technology to Firearms: A Rifle Barrel (1031) 2615M. R. Jiranek II, Remington Arms Company, Inc.Future of Epoxy Overlays for Composite Bridges (146) 2620A. J. Chawalwala, Transpo Industries, Inc.R. M. Ong, Castek, Inc.Higher Conductivity Composite Tooling (363) 2624E. K. Dawson, J. D. Muzzy, Georgia Institute of TechnologyPlastics in Fuel Cell Applications: An In-Lab Developed and Fabricated MoltenCarbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) Electrolyte Matrix Support with Polyolefin-Based Binders (207) 2629S. Birk, C. C. Ibeh, Pittsburg State University

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M33—Composite Materials

Performance of Rubber-Modified Cyanate Ester Matrices (908) 2636B. S. Hayes, J. C. Seferis, University of WashingtonThermoplastic and Elastomeric Toughened Cyanate Esters for Composite Applications (540) 2640R. W. Hillermeier, J. C. Seferis, University of WashingtonHigh Quality Flax Fibre Composites Manufactured by the Resin Transfer Moulding Process (873) 2645K. Oksman, Swedish Institute of Composites (SICOMP)Interfacial Interactions in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites (1066) 2650B. Pukanszky, J. Gulyas, Technical University of Budapest; Hungarian Academy of SciencesInfluence of Adhesion Promoters on Properties Short Glass Fiber/Polypropylene Composites (1018) 2656C. Roux, J. Denault, M. F. Champagne, National Research Council of CanadaIn situ Polymer-Polymer Composites (339) 2661I. Pesneau, A. Ait-Kadi, M. Bousmina, Laval UniversityP. Cassagnau, A. Michel, LEMPBPolymer Liquid Crystal (PLC) + Polypropylene Interlayers in Polypropylene + Glass FiberComposites: Mechanical Properties (744) 2665S. Maswood, N. A. D'Souza, W. Brostow, University of North Texas

T14—Composite Processing

Prediction of Permeability Using Optical Coherence Tomographic Imaging of an Epoxyand Unidirectional E-Glass Composite (228) 2670J. P. Dunkers, F. R. Phelan, C. G. Zimba, K. M. Flynn, R. C. Peterson,National Institute of Standards and TechnologyR. Prasankumar, J. G. Fujimoto, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyEstimating Permeability of Compacted Fabrics and Its Use in Modeling and Controlof the RTM Process (922) 2675E. M. Sozer, A. Gokce, S. G. Advani, University of DelawareStudy of Staggered Flow Fronts with Applications to Sensor-Based Control (329) 2681S. M. Walsh, R. V. Mohan, U.S. Army Research LaboratoryUnsaturated Polyester and Vinyl Ester Resins in Vacuum-Assisted Resin TransferMolding—SCRIMP (490) 2686H. Yang, L. J. Lee, The Ohio State UniversityConsolidation of Commingled Glass and Polypropylene Roving (664) 2691D. J. Y. S. Page, P. J. Bates, V. T. Bui, H. W. Bonin, Royal Military College of Canada

T36—Composite Processing

Deformation Behavior of Thermoplastics Reinforced with Melt Processable Glasses (281) 2698R. T. Young, M. A. McLeod, D. G. Baird, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityThermoplastic Pultrusion Based on Isoplast Engineering Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (1179) 2703E. L. D'Hooghe, C. M. Edwards, Dow PlasticsCompounding of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP (DIF-LFT) on a Single-Screw Extruder (870) 2709K.-P. Sigl, H.-G. Fritz, Universitaet StuttgartExperimental Study and Model Predictions of Rheological Behavior of Short Fiber Composites (618) 2714A. Ramazani, A. Ait-Kadi, University of LavalM. Grmela, Ecole Polytechnique de MontrealTransverse Permeability of Direct Glass Rovings (345) 2719P. J. Bates, Royal Military College of CanadaD. Taylor, M. Cunningham, Queen's UniversityEvaluation of the Curing Process in a Reinforced Epoxy by Dynamic DSC (TMDSC) and DMA (712) 2724B. Bilyeu, W. Brostow, K. Menard, University of North Texas

W14—Composite Properties

Progressive Failure Analysis of Fiber Composite Structures (301) 2728M. H. Triplett, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile CommandFatigue Stress-Life Characterization Approach for Continuous Glass Fiber/Thermoplastic Composites (1017) 2732M. N. Bureau, J. Denault, National Research Council of CanadaEvaluation of the Thermal Degradation of Polymer Matrix Composites via UltrasonicSpectroscopy and Fracture Toughness (264) 2737

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G. T. Schueneman, A. J. Lesser, T. Hobbs, University of MassachusettsB. M. Novak, North Carolina State UniversityApplication of a New Theoretical Equation Describing Thermal Conductivityof Composites, Polymer Blends, and Filled Polymers (935) 2742S. Okamoto, H. Ishida, Case Wastern Reserve UniversityCrystallization Kinetics in Low Density Polyethylene Composites (243) 2747B. P. Grady, W. B. Genetti, University of Oklahoma

M8—Nanocomposites and Other Novel Composites

•Flexural Properties of Dental Composites (836) 1616A. Karmaker, A. Prasad, Jeneric/Pentron Inc.

•Microstructural Effects on the Properties of Injection Molded Nylon 6 Nanocomposites (453) 1619M. K. Akkapeddi, AlliedSignal Inc.

•Synthesis of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites (1139) 1623X. Kornmann, H. Lindberg, L. A. Berglund, Luled University of Technology

•A Study of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites for Biodegradable Applications (1140) 1628J. A. Ratto, D. M. Steeves, E. A. Welsh, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Biological and Chemical CommandB. E. Powell, Southern Clay

•Utilization of the Derivatives of Fullerene (C60) Modified Phenolic Resin to PrepareCarbon/Carbon Composites (I) (198) 1633C.-C. M. Ma, S.-C. Sung, W.-J. Wu, National Tsing Hua University

ALLOYS AND BLENDS DIVISION

M17—Modifications of Polyolefins

Influence of mPE Grades on the Dynamic Properties of PP/mPE-Blends (254) 2752F. Raue, G. W. Ehrenstein, University of Erlangen-NurembergMorphological and Rheological Study of Polypropylene/Polystyrene Blends (278) 2757P. H. P. Macaiibas, N. R. Demarquette, Sao Paulo UniversityWall Slip of Polypropylene/EP Rubber Blends (514) 2762J. Lopez, S.-Y. Kang, K. Jayaraman, Michigan State UniversityElectrical Properties of Carbon Black(CB)-Filled Polypropylene/Ultra-HighMolecular Weight Polyethylene Composites (980) 2766J. Feng, C.-M. Chan, The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLow Density Polyethylene/Thermoplastic Starch Blends: Effect of GlycerolContent and LDPE Concentration on Morphology and Tensile Properties inthe Dual Phase Continuity Region (583) 2770F. J. R. Gonzalez, B. A. Ramsay, B. D. Favis, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

M37—Polymer-Polymer Interface

Compatibilization of Polypropylene/Polyethylene Terephthalate Blends and Composites (145) 2776K. M. McLoughlin, S. J. Elliott, E. B. Townsend IV, Aristech Chemical CorporationPreparation of Polypropylene/Acrylonitrile-Styrene Copolymer Alloys byOne-Step Reactive Blending (487) 2781X.-M. Xie, Y. Liu, J. Feng, X.-Y. Tai, Z.-M. Zhang, Tsinghua UniversityCompatibilization of Model Poly(styrene)/Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Blends (942) 2786M. Marie, C. W. Macosko, University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesDiffusion at Polymer-Polymer Interfaces Probed by ATR-Attenuated Total Reflection (719) 2791S. Vaudreuil, M. Bousmina, S. Kaliaguine, Laval UniversityOn Experimental and Modeling of the Coupling between Rheological Properties andDiffusion at Polymer/Polymer Interfaces (720) 2796H. Qiu, M. Bousmina, University of LavalDevelopment of Poly(phenylene sulfide)/Nylon66/Glass Fiber Composites withHigh Elongation and Impact Strength Using EGMA (173) 2799S. I. Lee, B. S. Lee, B. C. Chun, The University ofSuwon

T17—Mixing and Morphology

Extrusion of PE/PS Blends with Supercritical CO2 in a Twin-Screw Extruder and aTwin/Single Tandem System (149) 2806

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M. Lee, C. Tzoganakis, University of WaterlooC. B. Park, University of TorontoMorphology Development in Carbon Dioxide Assisted Polymer Blending in Batchand Continuous Processes (457) 2811M. D. Elkovitch, L. J. Lee, D. L. Tomasko, The Ohio State UniversitySub-Inclusion Morphologies in HDPE/PS/PMMA Ternary Blends (263) 2816J. Reignier, B. D. Favis, Ecole Poly technique de MontrealMechanical Alloying of High Performance Polymer Blends (739) 2820J. P. Martin, R. G. Kander, Virginia Polytechnic and State UniversityA Simple Method for Near Quantitative Measurement of Polymer Blend Composition andMixing Uniformity (692) 2824M. A. Barger, The Dow Chemical Company

T38—Structure and Property

Effects of Viscosity Ratio and Compatibilizers on the Morphology and Mechanical Properties ofPolycarbonate/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Blends (132) 2830K. Yang, S.-H. Lee, J.-M. Oh, LG Chemicals, Ltd.Y. S. Gu, Science TownThe Effect of Process Parameters on the Modulus and Structure of PET/LCP Blends (151) 2835Z. Li, K. A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of TechnologySelf-Reinforced Composites of Various Polyesters with PET/HBA Based LCP (809) 2840C. H. Song, A. I. Isayev, University of AkronProcessing and Mechanical Properties of Co-Continuous Polymer Blends (857) 2845H. Veenstra, J. van Dam, A. P. de Boer, Delft University of TechnologyMiscible Blends of Nylon 6 and TDAI, an Oligomeric Aromatic Nylon, with Improved Melt Flow andMoisture Resistance Properties (452) 2849M. K. Akkapeddi, J. Glans, S. J. Chung, AlliedSignal Inc.

VOLUME III—SPECIAL AREASCOLOR AND APPEARANCE DIVISION

T1—Color and Plastics

Banning Heavy Metal Pigments in Minnesota—The Next Iceberg? (997) 2854T. Golding, Clariant Masterbatches DivisionApplications and Developments of Color Laser Marking of ThermoplasticComponents (300) 2859A. Burgess, K. Feng, M.A. Hanna ColorDoes Color Memory Exist? (273) 2864A. J. Pentz, Color ConsultantPearl Lustre Pigment Modification—Improving Handling Characteristics (413) 2868R. Hilder, Kaltor Ltd.S. Aumann, EM IndustriesE. Aust, Merck KGaAMunsell Color Science Laboratory Industrial Color Difference Consortium—CurrentInitiatives and Future Directions (1086) 2873R. S. Berns, Munsell Color Science Laboratory

T20—Color and Plastics

Dyes in PET: A Look at FDA Compliance Issues (1190) 2880T. Phillips, R. A. Heifer, M.A. Hanna ColorAn Update on the Effect of Black Pigment Selection on Weatherable R-PVC (732) 2885G. Burkhart, Cerdec CorporationThe Fundamentals of Carbon Black (284) 2890

T. Patterson, Cabot Corporation

AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION

T11—Plastics in AutomotiveTrends in Automotive Plastics (1194) 2894N. Kakarala, Delphi Automotive Systems

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