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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in materials chemistry

Companies can greatly benefit from working with academic researchers in the field of Materials Chemistry. These experts possess in-depth knowledge and skills that can contribute to various aspects of a company's operations. Here are some ways companies can collaborate with Materials Chemistry researchers: 1. Research and Development: Materials Chemistry researchers can help companies develop new materials with enhanced properties, such as improved durability, conductivity, or flexibility. This can lead to the creation of innovative products and technologies. 2. Product Improvement: By collaborating with Materials Chemistry experts, companies can improve the performance of their existing products. Researchers can analyze materials, identify weaknesses, and suggest modifications to enhance product quality and functionality. 3. Material Selection: Materials Chemistry researchers can assist companies in selecting the most suitable materials for their specific applications. They can evaluate the properties of different materials and provide recommendations based on performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. 4. Problem Solving: When companies encounter material-related challenges or failures, Materials Chemistry researchers can provide valuable insights and solutions. They can investigate the root causes of issues, conduct experiments, and propose strategies to overcome obstacles. 5. Collaboration on Grant-funded Projects: Academic researchers often have access to funding opportunities through grants. By collaborating with Materials Chemistry experts, companies can participate in research projects and leverage external funding for mutual benefit.

Experts on NotedSource with backgrounds in materials chemistry include Dr. Sakshi Kabra Malpani, Tim Osswald, Jo Boaler, Keisha Walters, Michael Hickner, and Giuliana Noratto.

Dr. Sakshi Kabra Malpani

Redmond, Washington, United States of America
Researcher with 10+ years expertise in Organic Chemistry, Solid Waste Management, Heterogeneous Catalysis.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Other Research Interests (15)
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Organic Chemistry
General Chemistry
Solid Waste Management
Heterogeneous Catalysis
And 10 more
About
Hello, I am Sakshi Kabra Malpani, with 10+ years of experience as a green, organic chemist and lecturer. My overarching research interests revolve around solid waste management, utilization of industrial and natural wastes in the development of heterogeneous catalysts, and their further utilization in different industrially viable organic transformations, extraction of various useful metal oxides like silica, alumina from such wastes. I favor interdisciplinary approaches to solve the aforesaid issues and have incorporated synthetic green chemistry as well as material science and conventional organic chemistry approaches in my research. Post Ph.D., I continued my research work at my workplaces in the form of different student projects at college and postgraduate levels. I also describe my interest and activities in science communication. Three of my designed catalysts have been patented on my name, my research work got published in peer-reviewed journals and books, also I presented my results at different international and national conferences. My father was a College Lecturer, so, from the early stages of my life, I want to become a teacher, saying teaching is in my DNA. Stepping to freelance consulting job, I would like to use my novel training as both an organic and environmental chemist, to investigate environmental processes on a range of temporal and spatial scales. I understand being a scientist or researcher does not mean just being successful in research. At the same time, one should be excellent in his/her interactions with the community and the students, in his/her role to lead the academic society, and in responsibilities to transform the community and society. To this end, I have been engaged in several volunteer activities, such as a volunteer in National Service Scheme and Teach For India movement, guiding and encouraging students to apply for further studies, research fellowships, competitive exams.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

9 total publications

Perlite Supported Cobalt Oxide Catalyst for a Series of Liquid‐Phase Esterification Reactions

Macromolecular Symposia / Apr 01, 2022

Goyal, D., Saikia, H., Hada, R., Katara, S., Bhatia, A., & Malpani, S. K. (2022). Perlite Supported Cobalt Oxide Catalyst for a Series of Liquid‐Phase Esterification Reactions. Macromolecular Symposia, 402(1), 2100369. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202100369

Green, efficient and economical coal fly ash based phosphomolybdic acid catalysts: preparation, characterization and application

Chemical Papers / Feb 15, 2021

Malpani, S. K., Goyal, D., Katara, S., & Rani, A. (2021). Green, efficient and economical coal fly ash based phosphomolybdic acid catalysts: preparation, characterization and application. Chemical Papers, 75(7), 3017–3034. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-020-01501-x

Tim Osswald

Polymers Professor - University of Wisconsin
Most Relevant Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Other Research Interests (55)
Polymer and Composites Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing
Composites
Additive Manufacturing
And 50 more
About
T. Osswald is Hoeganaes Professor of Materials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. Osswald received the PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1987, the MS in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1982, and the BS in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1981. Before joining the UW-Madison faculty, Osswald was a Humboldt Fellow at the Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen. Osswald’s research interests are in the areas of processing-structure-property relationships for metals and composites, with a focus on powder metallurgy and metal injection molding. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the US Army Research Office, and industry. Osswald is a Fellow of ASM International and the American Academy of Mechanics, and he has received the Extrusion Division Award, the Powder Metallurgy Division Award, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from TMS.
Most Relevant Publications (35+)

117 total publications

Evaluation of various fire retardants for use in wood flour–polyethylene composites

Polymer Degradation and Stability / Sep 01, 2010

Stark, N. M., White, R. H., Mueller, S. A., & Osswald, T. A. (2010). Evaluation of various fire retardants for use in wood flour–polyethylene composites. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 95(9), 1903–1910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2010.04.014

Modeling the vulcanization reaction of silicone rubber

Polymer Engineering & Science / Jan 01, 2007

Lopez, L. M., Cosgrove, A. B., Hernandez-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2007). Modeling the vulcanization reaction of silicone rubber. Polymer Engineering & Science, 47(5), 675–683. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.20698

Compression Mold Filling Simulation for Non-Planar Parts

International Polymer Processing / May 01, 1990

Osswald, T. A., & Tucker, C. L. (1990). Compression Mold Filling Simulation for Non-Planar Parts. International Polymer Processing, 5(2), 79–87. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.900079

A boundary element simulation of compression mold filling

Polymer Engineering and Science / Apr 01, 1988

Osswald, T. A., & Tucker, C. L. (1988). A boundary element simulation of compression mold filling. Polymer Engineering and Science, 28(7), 413–420. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.760280703

Viscosity of Soy Protein Plastics Determined by Screw-Driven Capillary Rheometry

Journal of Polymers and the Environment / May 28, 2008

Ralston, B. E., & Osswald, T. A. (2008). Viscosity of Soy Protein Plastics Determined by Screw-Driven Capillary Rheometry. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 16(3), 169–176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-008-0098-3

Design of Dispersive Mixing Devices

International Polymer Processing / Mar 01, 1999

Rauwendaal, C., Osswald, T., Gramann, P., & Davis, B. (1999). Design of Dispersive Mixing Devices. International Polymer Processing, 14(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.1524

A numerical model of the viscosity of an epoxy prepreg resin system

Polymer Composites / Oct 01, 1999

Theriault, R. P., Osswald, T. A., & Castro, J. M. (1999). A numerical model of the viscosity of an epoxy prepreg resin system. Polymer Composites, 20(5), 628–633. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.10385

Prediction of Shrinkage and Warpage of Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite Parts

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites / Aug 01, 1994

Tseng, S.-C., & Osswald, T. A. (1994). Prediction of Shrinkage and Warpage of Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite Parts. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 13(8), 698–721. https://doi.org/10.1177/073168449401300803

Grooved feed single screw extruders?improving productivity and reducing viscous heating effects

Polymer Engineering & Science / Jul 01, 1998

Davis, B. A., Gramann, P. J., Noriega E., M. D. P., & Osswald, T. A. (1998). Grooved feed single screw extruders?improving productivity and reducing viscous heating effects. Polymer Engineering & Science, 38(7), 1199–1204. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.10288

A boundary element analysis of flow in sheet molding compound

Polymer Composites / Apr 01, 1988

Barone, M. R., & Osswald, T. A. (1988). A boundary element analysis of flow in sheet molding compound. Polymer Composites, 9(2), 158–164. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.750090210

Flow Analysis in Screw Extruders-Effect of Kinematic Conditions

International Polymer Processing / Dec 01, 1998

Rauwendaal, C., Osswald, T. A., Tellez, G., & Gramann, P. J. (1998). Flow Analysis in Screw Extruders-Effect of Kinematic Conditions. International Polymer Processing, 13(4), 327–333. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.980327

Laser polishing of Cu/PLA composite parts fabricated by fused deposition modeling: Analysis of surface finish and mechanical properties

Polymer Composites / Apr 01, 2020

Chen, L., Zhang, X., Wang, Y., & Osswald, T. A. (2020). Laser polishing of Cu/PLA composite parts fabricated by fused deposition modeling: Analysis of surface finish and mechanical properties. Polymer Composites, 41(4), 1356–1368. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25459

A novel fiber length measurement technique for discontinuous fiber‐reinforced composites: A comparative study with existing methods

Polymer Composites / Jun 22, 2017

Goris, S., Back, T., Yanev, A., Brands, D., Drummer, D., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). A novel fiber length measurement technique for discontinuous fiber‐reinforced composites: A comparative study with existing methods. Polymer Composites, 39(11), 4058–4070. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24466

The History of Tomorrow's Materials: Protein-Based Biopolymers

Plastics Engineering / Feb 01, 2008

Ralston, B. E., & Osswald, T. A. (2008). The History of Tomorrow’s Materials: Protein-Based Biopolymers. Plastics Engineering, 64(2), 36–40. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1941-9635.2008.tb00292.x

Polymer flow length simulation during injection mold filling

Polymer Engineering & Science / Mar 01, 1997

Buchmann, M., Theriault, R., & Osswald, T. A. (1997). Polymer flow length simulation during injection mold filling. Polymer Engineering & Science, 37(3), 667–671. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.11710

The effects of e-beam irradiation induced cross linking on the friction and wear of polyamide 66 in sliding contact

Wear / Mar 01, 2010

Feulner, R., Brocka, Z., Seefried, A., Kobes, M. O., Hülder, G., & Osswald, T. A. (2010). The effects of e-beam irradiation induced cross linking on the friction and wear of polyamide 66 in sliding contact. Wear, 268(7–8), 905–910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2009.12.025

A Novel Cure Reaction Model Fitting Technique Based on DSC Scans

Journal of Polymer Engineering / Jan 01, 2005

Hernandez-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2005). A Novel Cure Reaction Model Fitting Technique Based on DSC Scans. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng.2005.25.1.23

Modeling processing of silicone rubber: Liquid versus hard silicone rubbers

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Aug 24, 2010

Hernández-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2010). Modeling processing of silicone rubber: Liquid versus hard silicone rubbers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 119(3), 1864–1871. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.31995

Processing induced residual stress in asymmetric laminate panels

Polymer Composites / Jun 01, 1999

Theriault, R. P., Osswald, T. A., & Castro, J. M. (1999). Processing induced residual stress in asymmetric laminate panels. Polymer Composites, 20(3), 493–509. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.10373

Predicting shrinkage and warpage of fiber-reinforced composite parts

Polymer Composites / Aug 01, 1994

Tseng, S.-C., & Osswald, T. A. (1994). Predicting shrinkage and warpage of fiber-reinforced composite parts. Polymer Composites, 15(4), 270–277. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.750150405

Mechanism of fiber–matrix separation in ribbed compression molded parts

Polymer Composites / Jan 01, 2007

Londoño-Hurtado, A., Hernandez-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2007). Mechanism of fiber–matrix separation in ribbed compression molded parts. Polymer Composites, 28(4), 451–457. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.20295

Method for time-temperature-transformation diagrams using DSC data: Linseed aliphatic epoxy resin

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Mar 10, 2014

Restrepo-Zapata, N. C., Osswald, T. A., & Hernández-Ortiz, J. P. (2014). Method for time-temperature-transformation diagrams using DSC data: Linseed aliphatic epoxy resin. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(15), n/a-n/a. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.40566

A strength tensor based failure criterion with stress interactions

Polymer Composites / Jan 05, 2017

Osswald, P. V., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). A strength tensor based failure criterion with stress interactions. Polymer Composites, 39(8), 2826–2834. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24275

Influence of Pressure on Volume, Temperature and Crystallization of Thermoplastics during Polymer Processing

International Polymer Processing / Jul 01, 2011

Rudolph, N. M., Osswald, T. A., & Ehrenstein, G. W. (2011). Influence of Pressure on Volume, Temperature and Crystallization of Thermoplastics during Polymer Processing. International Polymer Processing, 26(3), 239–248. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.2417

Simulating Polymer Mixing Processes Using the Boundary Element Method

International Polymer Processing / Dec 01, 1992

Gramann, P. J., & Osswald, T. A. (1992). Simulating Polymer Mixing Processes Using the Boundary Element Method. International Polymer Processing, 7(4), 303–313. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.920303

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HTM Journal of Heat Treatment and Materials / Dec 01, 1994

Inhalt. (1994). HTM Journal of Heat Treatment and Materials, 49(6), 361–361. https://doi.org/10.1515/htm-1994-490601

Experimental and Numerical Study of Rhomboidal Mixing Sections

International Polymer Processing / Mar 01, 2000

Rios, A. C., Gramann, P. J., Osswald, T. A., Noriega, M. del P., & Estrada, O. A. (2000). Experimental and Numerical Study of Rhomboidal Mixing Sections. International Polymer Processing, 15(1), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.1578

Nozzle flow behavior of aluminum/polycarbonate composites in the material extrusion printing process

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Nov 11, 2018

Zhang, X., Chen, L., Kowalski, C., Mulholland, T., & Osswald, T. A. (2018). Nozzle flow behavior of aluminum/polycarbonate composites in the material extrusion printing process. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 136(12), 47252. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.47252

Vulcanization of EPDM rubber compounds with and without blowing agents: Identification of reaction events and TTT-diagram using DSC data

Polymer Engineering & Science / Dec 17, 2014

Restrepo-Zapata, N. C., Osswald, T. A., & Hernández-Ortiz, J. P. (2014). Vulcanization of EPDM rubber compounds with and without blowing agents: Identification of reaction events and TTT-diagram using DSC data. Polymer Engineering & Science, 55(9), 2073–2088. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.24049

Modeling the behavior of fiber suspensions in the molding of polymer composites

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites / May 01, 2011

Londoño-Hurtado, A., Osswald, T. A., & Hernandez-Ortíz, J. P. (2011). Modeling the behavior of fiber suspensions in the molding of polymer composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 30(9), 781–790. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684411400227

IN LINE MEASUREMENT OF THE POLYMER MELTING BEHAVIOR IN SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDERS

Journal of Polymer Engineering / Nov 01, 2004

Noriega, M. del P., Osswald, T. A., & Ferrier, N. (2004). IN LINE MEASUREMENT OF THE POLYMER MELTING BEHAVIOR IN SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDERS. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 24(6). https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng.2004.24.6.557

Degree of cure of epoxy/acrylic photopolymers: Characterization with raman spectroscopy and a modified phenomenological model

Polymer Engineering & Science / Mar 27, 2017

Martin, B., Puentes, J., Wruck, L., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). Degree of cure of epoxy/acrylic photopolymers: Characterization with raman spectroscopy and a modified phenomenological model. Polymer Engineering & Science, 58(2), 228–237. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.24550

Polymer composites: Additive manufacturing of composites

Polymer Composites / May 04, 2022

Osswald, T. A., Jack, D., & Thompson, M. S. (2022). Polymer composites: Additive manufacturing of composites. Polymer Composites, 43(6), 3496–3497. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26631

Macroscopic fiber orientation model evaluation for concentrated short fiber reinforced polymers in comparison to experimental data

Polymer Composites / Mar 10, 2020

Kugler, S. K., Lambert, G. M., Cruz, C., Kech, A., Osswald, T. A., & Baird, D. G. (2020). Macroscopic fiber orientation model evaluation for concentrated short fiber reinforced polymers in comparison to experimental data. Polymer Composites, 41(7), 2542–2556. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25553

Experimental study of particle migration in polymer processing

Polymer Composites / Oct 17, 2018

Colón Quintana, J. L., Heckner, T., Chrupala, A., Pollock, J., Goris, S., & Osswald, T. (2018). Experimental study of particle migration in polymer processing. Polymer Composites, 40(6), 2165–2177. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25018

Jo Boaler

Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Other Research Interests (37)
mathematics
data science
mathematics education
equity
gender
And 32 more
About
Dr Jo Boaler is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the co-founder of youcubed. Her PhD won the national award for educational research in the UK and her book: Experiencing School Mathematics won the ‘Outstanding Book of the Year’ award for education in Britain. She is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain), and a former president of the International Organization for Women and Mathematics Education (IOWME). She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ‘Early Career Award’ and the NCSM Kay Gilliland Equity Award (2014). She is the author of nine books and numerous research articles. Her latest book is Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (2016), and is published by Wiley. She serves as an advisor to several Silicon Valley companies.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

81 total publications

Research Suggests that Timed Tests Cause Math Anxiety

Teaching Children Mathematics / Apr 01, 2014

Boaler, J. (2014). Research Suggests that Timed Tests Cause Math Anxiety. Teaching Children Mathematics, 20(8), 469–474. https://doi.org/10.5951/teacchilmath.20.8.0469

Keisha Walters

I am the Conoco-Dupont Professor of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (OU), and I have experience in industry (R&D, Milliken Chemical).
Most Relevant Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Other Research Interests (44)
chemical engineering
polymers
nanotechnology
material science
General Materials Science
And 39 more
About
Chemical engineering expertise focused on polymer-based material synthesis, modification, and application and experimental and computational transport (momentum, heat, and mass) modeling. Specialties: material synthesis and characterization: bulk and surface initiated polymerization, stimuli responsive polymers, renewable polymers (bioplastics), lung simulation, transport modeling, nano- and micro-particles, and surface modification FTIR, XPS/ESCA, TGA, DSC, GPC, CA, AFM, T/SEM, LS
Most Relevant Publications (12+)

49 total publications

Facile Synthesis of Tertiary Amine Pendant Polymers by Cu0-Mediated ATRP under Aqueous Conditions

Macromolecules / Nov 08, 2021

Britten, C. N., Lason, K., & Walters, K. B. (2021). Facile Synthesis of Tertiary Amine Pendant Polymers by Cu0-Mediated ATRP under Aqueous Conditions. Macromolecules, 54(22), 10360–10369. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.1c01234

Temperature-dependent self-assembly and rheological behavior of a thermoreversible pmma-Pn BA-PMMA triblock copolymer gel

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Mar 25, 2017

Zabet, M., Mishra, S., Boy, R., Walters, K. B., Naskar, A. K., & Kundu, S. (2017). Temperature-dependent self-assembly and rheological behavior of a thermoreversible pmma-Pn BA-PMMA triblock copolymer gel. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 55(11), 877–887. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.24336

Bio‐based plasticizer and thermoset polyesters: A green polymer chemistry approach

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Jun 02, 2016

Rowe, M. D., Eyiler, E., & Walters, K. B. (2016). Bio‐based plasticizer and thermoset polyesters: A green polymer chemistry approach. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133(45). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.43917

Fabrication of pH-sensitive poly(2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)/palygorskite composite microspheres via Pickering emulsion polymerization and their release behavior

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Mar 26, 2015

Lu, J., Wu, J., Chen, J., Jin, Y., Hu, T., Walters, K. B., & Ding, S. (2015). Fabrication of pH-sensitive poly(2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)/palygorskite composite microspheres via Pickering emulsion polymerization and their release behavior. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132(26), n/a-n/a. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.42179

Nanomechanical properties of poly(trimethylene malonate) and poly(trimethylene itaconate) during hydrolytic degradation

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Jun 30, 2014

Eyiler, E., Chu, I.-W., Rowe, M. D., & Walters, K. B. (2014). Nanomechanical properties of poly(trimethylene malonate) and poly(trimethylene itaconate) during hydrolytic degradation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(22). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.41069

Toughening of poly(lactic acid) with the renewable bioplastic poly(trimethylene malonate)

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / May 07, 2014

Eyiler, E., Chu, I.-W., & Walters, K. B. (2014). Toughening of poly(lactic acid) with the renewable bioplastic poly(trimethylene malonate). Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(20). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.40888

Support of dinuclear copper triketonate complexes on silica: Monolayer loading from complex footprint and the first crystallographically characterized cis dipyridine adduct

Inorganica Chimica Acta / Nov 01, 2014

Ranaweera, S. A., Rowe, M. D., Walters, K. B., Henry, W. P., White, M. G., & Rodriguez, J. M. (2014). Support of dinuclear copper triketonate complexes on silica: Monolayer loading from complex footprint and the first crystallographically characterized cis dipyridine adduct. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 423, 281–289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2014.07.078

Comparison of surface confined ATRP and SET‐LRP syntheses for a series of amino (meth)acrylate polymer brushes on silicon substrates

Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry / Oct 27, 2009

Ding, S., Floyd, J. A., & Walters, K. B. (2009). Comparison of surface confined ATRP and SET‐LRP syntheses for a series of amino (meth)acrylate polymer brushes on silicon substrates. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 47(23), 6552–6560. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.23698

Synthesis and Characterization of a Tertiary Amine Polymer Series from Surface-Grafted Poly(tert-butyl acrylate) via Diamine Reactions

Macromolecules / Jun 13, 2007

Walters, K. B., & Hirt, D. E. (2007). Synthesis and Characterization of a Tertiary Amine Polymer Series from Surface-Grafted Poly(tert-butyl acrylate) via Diamine Reactions. Macromolecules, 40(14), 4829–4838. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0700882

Grafting of end-functionalized poly(tert-butyl acrylate) to poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid) film

Polymer / Sep 01, 2006

Walters, K. B., & Hirt, D. E. (2006). Grafting of end-functionalized poly(tert-butyl acrylate) to poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid) film. Polymer, 47(19), 6567–6574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2006.07.018

Relationship between erucamide surface concentration and coefficient of friction of LLDPE film

Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology / Jan 01, 2005

Ramirez, M. X., Walters, K. B., & Hirt, D. E. (2005). Relationship between erucamide surface concentration and coefficient of friction of LLDPE film. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 11(1), 9–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.20031

Surface Characterization of LLDPE Film Containing Glycerol Monostearate

Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting / Jan 01, 2002

Sakhalkar, S. S., Walters, K. B., Hirt, D. E., Miranda, N. R., & Roberts, W. P. (2002). Surface Characterization of LLDPE Film Containing Glycerol Monostearate. Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting, 18(1), 33–43. https://doi.org/10.1106/875608702026404

Michael Hickner

Michigan State University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Other Research Interests (43)
polymers : 3D printing : materials chemistry : energy : water
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
Catalysis
And 38 more
About
Michael Hickner is an accomplished researcher and educator with an extensive background in chemical engineering. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2003. For the past 15 years, Hickner has been a Rogerson Endowed Professor at Michigan State University, where he has conducted highly acclaimed research in the areas of sustainable energy technologies and nanomanufacturing. Previous to this appointment, Hickner was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he conducted post-doctoral research in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. Given his diverse skill set and supportive leadership style, Michigan State students look to Hickner to provide them with the guidance, mentorship, and educational tools necessary to excel in the field of chemical engineering.
Most Relevant Publications (75+)

217 total publications

State of Water in Disulfonated Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Copolymers and a Perfluorosulfonic Acid Copolymer (Nafion) and Its Effect on Physical and Electrochemical Properties

Macromolecules / Aug 01, 2003

Kim, Y. S., Dong, L., Hickner, M. A., Glass, T. E., Webb, V., & McGrath, J. E. (2003). State of Water in Disulfonated Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Copolymers and a Perfluorosulfonic Acid Copolymer (Nafion) and Its Effect on Physical and Electrochemical Properties. Macromolecules, 36(17), 6281–6285. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma0301451

Transport Properties of Hydroxide and Proton Conducting Membranes

Chemistry of Materials / Mar 11, 2008

Hibbs, M. R., Hickner, M. A., Alam, T. M., McIntyre, S. K., Fujimoto, C. H., & Cornelius, C. J. (2008). Transport Properties of Hydroxide and Proton Conducting Membranes. Chemistry of Materials, 20(7), 2566–2573. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm703263n

Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 29, 2013

Hickner, M. A., Herring, A. M., & Coughlin, E. B. (2013). Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 51(24), 1727–1735. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23395

Anion Exchange Membranes by Bromination of Benzylmethyl-Containing Poly(sulfone)s

Macromolecules / Feb 05, 2010

Yan, J., & Hickner, M. A. (2010). Anion Exchange Membranes by Bromination of Benzylmethyl-Containing Poly(sulfone)s. Macromolecules, 43(5), 2349–2356. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma902430y

Synthesis of highly sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) random(statistical) copolymers via direct polymerization

Macromolecular Symposia / Oct 01, 2001

Wang, F., Hickner, M., Ji, Q., Harrison, W., Mecham, J., Zawodzinski, T. A., & McGrath, J. E. (2001). Synthesis of highly sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) random(statistical) copolymers via direct polymerization. Macromolecular Symposia, 175(1), 387–396. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3900(200110)175:1<387::aid-masy387>3.0.co;2-1

Processing induced morphological development in hydrated sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymer membranes

Polymer / Sep 01, 2003

Kim, Y. S., Dong, L., Hickner, M. A., Pivovar, B. S., & McGrath, J. E. (2003). Processing induced morphological development in hydrated sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymer membranes. Polymer, 44(19), 5729–5736. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0032-3861(03)00580-9

Cationic Side-Chain Attachment to Poly(Phenylene Oxide) Backbones for Chemically Stable and Conductive Anion Exchange Membranes

Chemistry of Materials / Jun 07, 2017

Pan, J., Han, J., Zhu, L., & Hickner, M. A. (2017). Cationic Side-Chain Attachment to Poly(Phenylene Oxide) Backbones for Chemically Stable and Conductive Anion Exchange Membranes. Chemistry of Materials, 29(12), 5321–5330. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.7b01494

Mesoscale Simulations of Anion Exchange Membranes Based on Quaternary Ammonium Tethered Triblock Copolymers

Macromolecules / Jun 05, 2017

Sepehr, F., Liu, H., Luo, X., Bae, C., Tuckerman, M. E., Hickner, M. A., & Paddison, S. J. (2017). Mesoscale Simulations of Anion Exchange Membranes Based on Quaternary Ammonium Tethered Triblock Copolymers. Macromolecules, 50(11), 4397–4405. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.7b00082

Additive manufacturing of silicone-thermoplastic elastomeric composite architectures

Journal of Composite Materials / Oct 10, 2022

Liu, W., Campbell, R. R., Periyasamy, M., & Hickner, M. A. (2022). Additive manufacturing of silicone-thermoplastic elastomeric composite architectures. Journal of Composite Materials, 56(29), 4409–4419. https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983221131614

Ion Transport in Pendant and Backbone Polymerized Ionic Liquids

Macromolecules / Aug 20, 2019

Kuray, P., Noda, T., Matsumoto, A., Iacob, C., Inoue, T., Hickner, M. A., & Runt, J. (2019). Ion Transport in Pendant and Backbone Polymerized Ionic Liquids. Macromolecules, 52(17), 6438–6448. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.8b02682

Solvent-cast 3D printing of polysulfone and polyaniline composites

Polymer / Sep 01, 2018

Miao, Z., Seo, J., & Hickner, M. A. (2018). Solvent-cast 3D printing of polysulfone and polyaniline composites. Polymer, 152, 18–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2018.05.055

Electrolyte-resistant epoxy for bonding batteries based on sandwich structures

Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Dec 15, 2017

Seo, J., Singh, A. K., Zhang, Y., Ma, J., Bakis, C. E., Rahn, C. D., & Hickner, M. A. (2017). Electrolyte-resistant epoxy for bonding batteries based on sandwich structures. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 135(15), 46059. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.46059

Substrate-Dependent Physical Aging of Confined Nafion Thin Films

ACS Macro Letters / Feb 02, 2018

Kushner, D. I., & Hickner, M. A. (2018). Substrate-Dependent Physical Aging of Confined Nafion Thin Films. ACS Macro Letters, 7(2), 223–227. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmacrolett.7b01004

Spectroscopic Characterization of Sulfonate Charge Density in Ion-Containing Polymers

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B / Dec 15, 2017

Smedley, S. B., Zimudzi, T. J., Chang, Y., Bae, C., & Hickner, M. A. (2017). Spectroscopic Characterization of Sulfonate Charge Density in Ion-Containing Polymers. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 121(51), 11504–11510. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b06904

Molecular Engineering Mechanically Programmable Hydrogels with Orthogonal Functionalization

Chemistry of Materials / Nov 22, 2017

Wang, L., Zhu, L., Hickner, M., & Bai, B. (2017). Molecular Engineering Mechanically Programmable Hydrogels with Orthogonal Functionalization. Chemistry of Materials, 29(23), 9981–9989. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.7b03398

Elastic Long-Chain Multication Cross-Linked Anion Exchange Membranes

Macromolecules / Apr 03, 2017

Han, J., Zhu, L., Pan, J., Zimudzi, T. J., Wang, Y., Peng, Y., Hickner, M. A., & Zhuang, L. (2017). Elastic Long-Chain Multication Cross-Linked Anion Exchange Membranes. Macromolecules, 50(8), 3323–3332. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01140

Mechanically Robust Anion Exchange Membranes via Long Hydrophilic Cross-Linkers

Macromolecules / Mar 09, 2017

Zhu, L., Zimudzi, T. J., Wang, Y., Yu, X., Pan, J., Han, J., Kushner, D. I., Zhuang, L., & Hickner, M. A. (2017). Mechanically Robust Anion Exchange Membranes via Long Hydrophilic Cross-Linkers. Macromolecules, 50(6), 2329–2337. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01381

States of water in proton exchange membranes: Part A - Influence of chemical structure and composition

Polymer / Feb 01, 2017

Roy, A., Hickner, M. A., Lee, H.-S., Glass, T., Paul, M., Badami, A., Riffle, J. S., & McGrath, J. E. (2017). States of water in proton exchange membranes: Part A - Influence of chemical structure and composition. Polymer, 111, 297–306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2017.01.021

Functionalization of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide)s with Hindered Fluorene Side Chains for Anion Exchange Membranes

Macromolecules / Apr 22, 2016

Zhu, L., Pan, J., Christensen, C. M., Lin, B., & Hickner, M. A. (2016). Functionalization of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide)s with Hindered Fluorene Side Chains for Anion Exchange Membranes. Macromolecules, 49(9), 3300–3309. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.6b00578

Multication Side Chain Anion Exchange Membranes

Macromolecules / Jan 25, 2016

Zhu, L., Pan, J., Wang, Y., Han, J., Zhuang, L., & Hickner, M. A. (2016). Multication Side Chain Anion Exchange Membranes. Macromolecules, 49(3), 815–824. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.5b02671

N-Alkyl Interstitial Spacers and Terminal Pendants Influence the Alkaline Stability of Tetraalkylammonium Cations for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Chemistry of Materials / Apr 06, 2016

Nuñez, S. A., Capparelli, C., & Hickner, M. A. (2016). N-Alkyl Interstitial Spacers and Terminal Pendants Influence the Alkaline Stability of Tetraalkylammonium Cations for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Chemistry of Materials, 28(8), 2589–2598. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.5b04767

Side Chain Influence on the Mechanical Properties and Water Uptake of Confined Comb-Shaped Cationic Polymer Thin Films

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics / Aug 31, 2016

Kushner, D. I., Zhu, L., Kusoglu, A., & Hickner, M. A. (2016). Side Chain Influence on the Mechanical Properties and Water Uptake of Confined Comb-Shaped Cationic Polymer Thin Films. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 217(21), 2442–2451. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201600254

Signal Enhanced FTIR Analysis of Alignment in NAFION Thin Films at SiO2 and Au Interfaces

ACS Macro Letters / Dec 22, 2015

Zimudzi, T. J., & Hickner, M. A. (2015). Signal Enhanced FTIR Analysis of Alignment in NAFION Thin Films at SiO2 and Au Interfaces. ACS Macro Letters, 5(1), 83–87. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmacrolett.5b00800

Using the tools of polymer science to impact water treatment membranes

Polymer / Oct 01, 2016

Hickner, M. A., Geise, G. M., & Roy, A. (2016). Using the tools of polymer science to impact water treatment membranes. Polymer, 103, 415–416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2016.10.001

Characterization and Chemical Stability of Anion Exchange Membranes Cross-Linked with Polar Electron-Donating Linkers

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2015

Amel, A., Smedley, S. B., Dekel, D. R., Hickner, M. A., & Ein-Eli, Y. (2015). Characterization and Chemical Stability of Anion Exchange Membranes Cross-Linked with Polar Electron-Donating Linkers. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 162(9), F1047–F1055. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0891509jes

Controlling crystallization to improve charge mobilities in transistors based on 2,7-dioctyl[1]benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophene

Journal of Materials Chemistry C / Jan 01, 2015

Adhikari, J. M., Vakhshouri, K., Calitree, B. D., Hexemer, A., Hickner, M. A., & Gomez, E. D. (2015). Controlling crystallization to improve charge mobilities in transistors based on 2,7-dioctyl[1]benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophene. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 3(34), 8799–8803. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5tc01253h

Effect of Superacidic Side Chain Structures on High Conductivity Aromatic Polymer Fuel Cell Membranes

Macromolecules / Sep 29, 2015

Chang, Y., Mohanty, A. D., Smedley, S. B., Abu-Hakmeh, K., Lee, Y. H., Morgan, J. E., Hickner, M. A., Jang, S. S., Ryu, C. Y., & Bae, C. (2015). Effect of Superacidic Side Chain Structures on High Conductivity Aromatic Polymer Fuel Cell Membranes. Macromolecules, 48(19), 7117–7126. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.5b01739

Investigation of intricate, amphiphilic crosslinked hyperbranched fluoropolymers as anti-icing coatings for extreme environments

Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry / Sep 03, 2015

Zigmond, J. S., Pollack, K. A., Smedley, S., Raymond, J. E., Link, L. A., Pavía-Sanders, A., Hickner, M. A., & Wooley, K. L. (2015). Investigation of intricate, amphiphilic crosslinked hyperbranched fluoropolymers as anti-icing coatings for extreme environments. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 54(2), 238–244. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.27800

Mechanically Tough and Chemically Stable Anion Exchange Membranes from Rigid-Flexible Semi-Interpenetrating Networks

Chemistry of Materials / Sep 28, 2015

Pan, J., Zhu, L., Han, J., & Hickner, M. A. (2015). Mechanically Tough and Chemically Stable Anion Exchange Membranes from Rigid-Flexible Semi-Interpenetrating Networks. Chemistry of Materials, 27(19), 6689–6698. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.5b02557

Miscibility and Acid Strength Govern Contact Doping of Organic Photovoltaics with Strong Polyelectrolytes

Macromolecules / Jul 24, 2015

Le, T. P., Shang, Z., Wang, L., Li, N., Vajjala Kesava, S., O’Connor, J. W., Chang, Y., Bae, C., Zhu, C., Hexemer, A., Gomez, E. W., Salleo, A., Hickner, M. A., & Gomez, E. D. (2015). Miscibility and Acid Strength Govern Contact Doping of Organic Photovoltaics with Strong Polyelectrolytes. Macromolecules, 48(15), 5162–5171. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.5b00724

Anion Exchange Fuel Cell Membranes Prepared from C–H Borylation and Suzuki Coupling Reactions

Macromolecules / Mar 11, 2014

Mohanty, A. D., Lee, Y.-B., Zhu, L., Hickner, M. A., & Bae, C. (2014). Anion Exchange Fuel Cell Membranes Prepared from C–H Borylation and Suzuki Coupling Reactions. Macromolecules, 47(6), 1973–1980. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma500125t

Cross-linked comb-shaped anion exchange membranes with high base stability

Chemical Communications / Jan 01, 2014

Li, N., Wang, L., & Hickner, M. (2014). Cross-linked comb-shaped anion exchange membranes with high base stability. Chemical Communications, 50(31), 4092. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cc49027k

Corrigendum: Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Nov 28, 2013

Hickner, M. A., Herring, A. M., & Coughlin, E. B. (2013). Corrigendum: Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 52(4), 347–347. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23431

Influence of Sulfone Linkage on the Stability of Aromatic Quaternary Ammonium Polymers for Alkaline Fuel Cells

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2014

Amel, A., Zhu, L., Hickner, M., & Ein-Eli, Y. (2014). Influence of Sulfone Linkage on the Stability of Aromatic Quaternary Ammonium Polymers for Alkaline Fuel Cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(5), F615–F621. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.044405jes

Probing microphase separation and proton transport cooperativity in polymer-tethered 1H-tetrazoles

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Aug 25, 2014

Chaloux, B. L., Ricks-Laskoski, H. L., Miller, J. B., Saunders, K. M., & Hickner, M. A. (2014). Probing microphase separation and proton transport cooperativity in polymer-tethered 1H-tetrazoles. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 52(21), 1375–1387. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23573

Solution Synthesis of Cu3PdN Nanocrystals as Ternary Metal Nitride Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Chemistry of Materials / Oct 23, 2014

Vaughn II, D. D., Araujo, J., Meduri, P., Callejas, J. F., Hickner, M. A., & Schaak, R. E. (2014). Solution Synthesis of Cu3PdN Nanocrystals as Ternary Metal Nitride Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Chemistry of Materials, 26(21), 6226–6232. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm5029723

Tetrazolation of Side Chains and Anhydrous Conductivity in a Hydrophobic Polymer

Macromolecules / Jun 17, 2014

Ricks-Laskoski, H. L., Chaloux, B. L., Deese, S. M., Laskoski, M., Miller, J. B., Buckley, M. A., Baldwin, J. W., Hickner, M. A., Saunders, K. M., & Christensen, C. M. (2014). Tetrazolation of Side Chains and Anhydrous Conductivity in a Hydrophobic Polymer. Macromolecules, 47(13), 4243–4250. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma501068j

Ammonium Bicarbonate Transport in Anion Exchange Membranes for Salinity Gradient Energy

ACS Macro Letters / Aug 22, 2013

Geise, G. M., Hickner, M. A., & Logan, B. E. (2013). Ammonium Bicarbonate Transport in Anion Exchange Membranes for Salinity Gradient Energy. ACS Macro Letters, 2(9), 814–817. https://doi.org/10.1021/mz4003408

Confinement and Proton Transfer in NAFION Thin Films

Macromolecules / Jan 09, 2013

Dishari, S. K., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Confinement and Proton Transfer in NAFION Thin Films. Macromolecules, 46(2), 413–421. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma3011137

FTIR Characterization of Water–Polymer Interactions in Superacid Polymers

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B / Nov 26, 2013

Black, S. B., Chang, Y., Bae, C., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). FTIR Characterization of Water–Polymer Interactions in Superacid Polymers. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 117(50), 16266–16274. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp406242h

Ion Clustering in Quaternary Ammonium Functionalized Benzylmethyl Containing Poly(arylene ether ketone)s

Macromolecules / Nov 22, 2013

Chen, D., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Ion Clustering in Quaternary Ammonium Functionalized Benzylmethyl Containing Poly(arylene ether ketone)s. Macromolecules, 46(23), 9270–9278. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma401620m

Ion Motion in Anion and Proton-Conducting Triblock Copolymers

Macromolecules / Jan 14, 2013

Disabb-Miller, M. L., Johnson, Z. D., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Ion Motion in Anion and Proton-Conducting Triblock Copolymers. Macromolecules, 46(3), 949–956. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma301947t

Low-Cost, Damage-Free Patterning of Lead Zirconate Titanate Films

Journal of the American Ceramic Society / Aug 05, 2013

Welsh, A. J., Wilke, R. H. T., Hickner, M. A., & Trolier-McKinstry, S. (2013). Low-Cost, Damage-Free Patterning of Lead Zirconate Titanate Films. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 96(9), 2799–2805. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.12505

Quantitative 1H NMR Analysis of Chemical Stabilities in Anion-Exchange Membranes

ACS Macro Letters / Dec 26, 2012

Nuñez, S. A., & Hickner, M. A. (2012). Quantitative 1H NMR Analysis of Chemical Stabilities in Anion-Exchange Membranes. ACS Macro Letters, 2(1), 49–52. https://doi.org/10.1021/mz300486h

Self-Assembly and Transport Limitations in Confined Nafion Films

Macromolecules / Jan 23, 2013

Modestino, M. A., Paul, D. K., Dishari, S., Petrina, S. A., Allen, F. I., Hickner, M. A., Karan, K., Segalman, R. A., & Weber, A. Z. (2013). Self-Assembly and Transport Limitations in Confined Nafion Films. Macromolecules, 46(3), 867–873. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma301999a

Synthesis and structure-property relationships of poly(sulfone)s for anion exchange membranes

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 05, 2013

Yan, J., Moore, H. D., Hibbs, M. R., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Synthesis and structure-property relationships of poly(sulfone)s for anion exchange membranes. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 51(24), 1790–1798. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23331

Water Uptake and Ion Mobility in Cross-Linked Bis(terpyridine)ruthenium-Based Anion Exchange Membranes

Macromolecules / Nov 22, 2013

Disabb-Miller, M. L., Zha, Y., DeCarlo, A. J., Pawar, M., Tew, G. N., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Water Uptake and Ion Mobility in Cross-Linked Bis(terpyridine)ruthenium-Based Anion Exchange Membranes. Macromolecules, 46(23), 9279–9287. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma401701n

Antiplasticization and Water Uptake of Nafion Thin Films

ACS Macro Letters / Jan 18, 2012

Dishari, S. K., & Hickner, M. A. (2012). Antiplasticization and Water Uptake of Nafion Thin Films. ACS Macro Letters, 1(2), 291–295. https://doi.org/10.1021/mz200169a

Water-mediated transport in ion-containing polymers

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 17, 2011

Hickner, M. A. (2011). Water-mediated transport in ion-containing polymers. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 50(1), 9–20. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22381

Aromatic Ionomers with Highly Acidic Sulfonate Groups: Acidity, Hydration, and Proton Conductivity

Macromolecules / Oct 11, 2011

Chang, Y., Brunello, G. F., Fuller, J., Hawley, M., Kim, Y. S., Disabb-Miller, M., Hickner, M. A., Jang, S. S., & Bae, C. (2011). Aromatic Ionomers with Highly Acidic Sulfonate Groups: Acidity, Hydration, and Proton Conductivity. Macromolecules, 44(21), 8458–8469. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma201759z

Block Copolymers for Fuel Cells

Macromolecules / Nov 30, 2010

Elabd, Y. A., & Hickner, M. A. (2010). Block Copolymers for Fuel Cells. Macromolecules, 44(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma101247c

Characterization of Water in Proton-Conducting Membranes by Deuterium NMR T1 Relaxation

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B / Jan 10, 2011

Lee, D. K., Saito, T., Benesi, A. J., Hickner, M. A., & Allcock, H. R. (2011). Characterization of Water in Proton-Conducting Membranes by Deuterium NMR T1 Relaxation. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 115(5), 776–783. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp106757b

Chemical and mechanical degradation of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries

Journal of Applied Electrochemistry / May 03, 2011

Kim, S., Tighe, T. B., Schwenzer, B., Yan, J., Zhang, J., Liu, J., Yang, Z., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Chemical and mechanical degradation of sulfonated poly(sulfone) membranes in vanadium redox flow batteries. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 41(10), 1201–1213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-011-0313-0

Chemical mapping and electrical conductivity of carbon nanotube patterned arrays

Journal of Materials Chemistry / Jan 01, 2011

Gross, M. L., Zavadil, K. R., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Chemical mapping and electrical conductivity of carbon nanotube patterned arrays. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21(37), 14259. https://doi.org/10.1039/c1jm11107h

Electro-optical properties of electropolymerized poly(3-hexylthiophene)/carbon nanotube composite thin films

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Jul 07, 2011

Patel, R. J., Tighe, T. B., Ivanov, I. N., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Electro-optical properties of electropolymerized poly(3-hexylthiophene)/carbon nanotube composite thin films. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 49(17), 1269–1275. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22307

Highly Conductive Aromatic Ionomers with Perfluorosulfonic Acid Side Chains for Elevated Temperature Fuel Cells

Macromolecules / Jun 07, 2011

Xu, K., Oh, H., Hickner, M. A., & Wang, Q. (2011). Highly Conductive Aromatic Ionomers with Perfluorosulfonic Acid Side Chains for Elevated Temperature Fuel Cells. Macromolecules, 44(12), 4605–4609. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma201188e

Ion Conduction in Poly(ethylene oxide) Ionically Assembled Complexes

Macromolecules / Nov 30, 2011

Zhang, L., Chaloux, B. L., Saito, T., Hickner, M. A., & Lutkenhaus, J. L. (2011). Ion Conduction in Poly(ethylene oxide) Ionically Assembled Complexes. Macromolecules, 44(24), 9723–9730. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma201715s

Thermal and ion transport properties of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymerized styrenic imidazolium ionic liquids

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Jul 29, 2011

Weber, R. L., Ye, Y., Banik, S. M., Elabd, Y. A., Hickner, M. A., & Mahanthappa, M. K. (2011). Thermal and ion transport properties of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymerized styrenic imidazolium ionic liquids. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 49(18), 1287–1296. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22319

Electrostatic Assembly of Poly(ethylene glycol) Nanotubes

Macromolecular Rapid Communications / Mar 01, 2010

Jang, W.-S., Saito, T., Hickner, M. A., & Lutkenhaus, J. L. (2010). Electrostatic Assembly of Poly(ethylene glycol) Nanotubes. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 31(8), 745–751. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/marc.200900807

Highly selective proton conductive networks based on chain-end functionalized polymers with perfluorosulfonate side groups

Journal of Materials Chemistry / Jan 01, 2010

Xu, K., Chanthad, C., Hickner, M. A., & Wang, Q. (2010). Highly selective proton conductive networks based on chain-end functionalized polymers with perfluorosulfonate side groups. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 20(30), 6291. https://doi.org/10.1039/c000044b

Morphology and transport properties of midblock-sulfonated triblock copolymers

Journal of Materials Chemistry / Jan 01, 2010

Moore, H. D., Saito, T., & Hickner, M. A. (2010). Morphology and transport properties of midblock-sulfonated triblock copolymers. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 20(30), 6316. https://doi.org/10.1039/c0jm00068j

Observations of Transient Flooding in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Time-Resolved Neutron Radiography

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2010

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., & Jacobson, D. L. (2010). Observations of Transient Flooding in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Time-Resolved Neutron Radiography. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 157(1), B32. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3250864

Synthesis of Midblock-Sulfonated Triblock Copolymers

Macromolecules / Dec 31, 2009

Saito, T., Moore, H. D., & Hickner, M. A. (2009). Synthesis of Midblock-Sulfonated Triblock Copolymers. Macromolecules, 43(2), 599–601. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma9023125

Synthesis of Proton Conductive Polymers with High Electrochemical Selectivity

Macromolecules / Jan 25, 2010

Xu, K., Li, K., Ewing, C. S., Hickner, M. A., & Wang, Q. (2010). Synthesis of Proton Conductive Polymers with High Electrochemical Selectivity. Macromolecules, 43(4), 1692–1694. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma902716x

Polymers with Tethered Anionic and Cationic Groups as Membranes for Fuel Cells

Macromolecular Symposia / May 01, 2009

Hickner, M. A., Tudryn, G. J., Alam, T. M., Hibbs, M. R., & Fujimoto, C. H. (2009). Polymers with Tethered Anionic and Cationic Groups as Membranes for Fuel Cells. Macromolecular Symposia, 279(1), 59–62. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.200950509

Synthesis and characterization of partially disulfonated hydroquinone-based poly(arylene ether sulfone)s random copolymers for application as proton exchange membranes

Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry / Jan 15, 2009

Roy, A., Hickner, M. A., Einsla, B. R., Harrison, W. L., & McGrath, J. E. (2009). Synthesis and characterization of partially disulfonated hydroquinone-based poly(arylene ether sulfone)s random copolymers for application as proton exchange membranes. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 47(2), 384–391. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.23153

Transport Properties and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for the Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzer

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2009

Staser, J. A., Norman, K., Fujimoto, C. H., Hickner, M. A., & Weidner, J. W. (2009). Transport Properties and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for the Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzer. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 156(7), B842. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3129676

In Situ High-Resolution Neutron Radiography of Cross-Sectional Liquid Water Profiles in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2008

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2008). In Situ High-Resolution Neutron Radiography of Cross-Sectional Liquid Water Profiles in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155(4), B427. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2826287

Understanding Liquid Water Distribution and Removal Phenomena in an Operating PEMFC via Neutron Radiography

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2008

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2008). Understanding Liquid Water Distribution and Removal Phenomena in an Operating PEMFC via Neutron Radiography. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155(3), B294. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2825298

Directly Copolymerized Poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) and Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Disulfonated Copolymers for Use in Ionic Polymer Transducers

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2007

Wiles, K. B., Akle, B. J., Hickner, M. A., Bennett, M., Leo, D. J., & McGrath, J. E. (2007). Directly Copolymerized Poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) and Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Disulfonated Copolymers for Use in Ionic Polymer Transducers. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 154(6), P77. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2718478

Influence of chemical composition and sequence length on the transport properties of proton exchange membranes

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Jan 01, 2006

Roy, A., Hickner, M. A., Yu, X., Li, Y., Glass, T. E., & McGrath, J. E. (2006). Influence of chemical composition and sequence length on the transport properties of proton exchange membranes. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 44(16), 2226–2239. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.20859

Real-Time Imaging of Liquid Water in an Operating Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2006

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., McBrayer, D. N., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2006). Real-Time Imaging of Liquid Water in an Operating Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 153(5), A902. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2184893

Transport in sulfonated poly(phenylene)s: Proton conductivity, permeability, and the state of water

Polymer / May 01, 2006

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Ionomeric Poly(phenylene) Prepared by Diels−Alder Polymerization:  Synthesis and Physical Properties of a Novel Polyelectrolyte

Macromolecules / May 12, 2005

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Effect of acidification treatment and morphological stability of sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymer proton-exchange membranes for fuel-cell use above 100 °C

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 10, 2003

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Giuliana Noratto

Food Scientist PhD and Registered Dietician - Texas A&M University
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Materials Chemistry
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Food Science
human nutrition
disease prevention and treatment
Nutrition
Human Health
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About
Dr. Giuliana Noratto is a senior associate research scientist at Texas A&M AgriLife. She received her Ph.D. in food science and technology from Texas A&M University System, and her M.Sc. in food science and technology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. She also holds a B.S. in food science and technology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Dr. Noratto’s research interests include food safety and quality, sensory science, and food processing.
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91 total publications

The Impact of Mushroom Polysaccharides on Gut Microbiota and Its Beneficial Effects to Host: A Review

Carbohydrate Polymers / Dec 01, 2020

Yin, C., Noratto, G. D., Fan, X., Chen, Z., Yao, F., Shi, D., & Gao, H. (2020). The Impact of Mushroom Polysaccharides on Gut Microbiota and Its Beneficial Effects to Host: A Review. Carbohydrate Polymers, 250, 116942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116942

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