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  1. Advancements in the Development of Biostable Polyurethanes

    Article • Polymer Reviews, October 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  2. Design and characterization of sustainable bio-composites from waste chicken feather keratin and thermoplastic polyurethane

    Article • Polymer Composites, March 2018, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  3. Morphology and surface properties of high strength siloxane poly(urethane-urea)s developed for heart valve application

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials, March 2018, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  4. A Gallium-Based Magnetocaloric Liquid Metal Ferrofluid

    Article • Nano Letters, November 2017, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  5. Slip-additive migration, surface morphology, and performance on injection moulded high-density polyethylene closures

    Article • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, November 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  6. Thermoplastic starch-nanohybrid films with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, October 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  7. Development of high strength siloxane poly(urethane-urea) elastomers based on linked macrodiols for heart valve application

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials, August 2017, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  8. Effect of salt on the glass transition of condensed tapioca starch systems

    Article • Food Chemistry, August 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  9. Tocopheryl acetate release from microcapsules of waxy maize starch

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, July 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  10. Avian keratin fibre-based bio-composites

    Article • World Journal of Engineering, June 2017, Emerald

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  11. Flexible starch-polyurethane films: Physiochemical characteristics and hydrophobicity

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, May 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  12. Mechanism of phase separation in a weakly interacting system with strong dynamic asymmetry

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, March 2017, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  13. Effect of the glass transition temperature on alpha-amylase activity in a starch matrix

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, February 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  14. Recent Advances in Polyurethane-Based Nanocomposites: A Review

    Article • Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, January 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  15. Recycled synthetic polymer fibers in composites

    Article • January 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  16. Viscoelastic characterization of multifunctional composites incorporated with microencapsulated phase change materials

    Article • Materials Today Proceedings, January 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  17. Structure and phase behaviour of microcrystalline cellulose in mixture with condensed systems of potato starch

    Article • International Journal of Food Science & Technology, December 2016, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  18. Creep and Recovery Behaviour of Polyolefin-Rubber Nanocomposites Developed for Additive Manufacturing

    Article • Polymers, December 2016, MDPI AG

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  19. Interfacial interactions of thermally reduced graphene in poly(trimethylene terephthalate)-epoxy resin based composites

    Article • Polymer, December 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  20. The Influence of Trisilanolisobutyl POSS on Domain Microstructure of a Polyurethane Hybrid Composite: A Molecular Simulation Approach

    Article • Silicon, November 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  21. Thermophysical properties of multifunctional glass fibre reinforced polymer composites incorporating phase change materials

    Article • Thermochimica Acta, October 2016, Elsevier

    A/Prof Akbar Khatibi, Professor Robert A Shanks

  22. Imaging the phase of starch–gelatin blends by confocal Raman microscopy

    Article • Food Hydrocolloids, October 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  23. Properties of cementitious mortar and concrete containing micro-encapsulated phase change materials

    Article • Construction and Building Materials, September 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  24. Calcium chloride effects on the glass transition of condensed systems of potato starch

    Article • Food Chemistry, May 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  25. Functionalised graphene-multiwalled carbon nanotube hybrid poly(styrene- b -butadiene- b -styrene) nanocomposites

    Article • Composites Part B Engineering, April 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  26. Review on the Effects of Process Parameters on Strength, Shrinkage, and Warpage of Injection Molding Plastic Component

    Article • Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, March 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  27. Characterization of nanocomposite filaments developed for additive manufacturing

    Article • January 2016, American Institute of Physics

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  28. Conductive polyolefin–rubber nanocomposites with carbon nanotubes

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, January 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  29. Diffusion of nicotinic acid in spray-dried capsules of whey protein isolate

    Article • Food Hydrocolloids, January 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  30. Preparation, characterisation, andin vitroevaluation of electrically conducting poly(ɛ-caprolactone)-based nanocomposite scaffolds using PC12 cells

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, December 2015, Wiley

    Professor Rajiv Padhye, Professor Robert A Shanks

  31. Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems

    Article • November 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  32. Deterioration of polyaramid and polybenzimidazole woven fabrics after ultraviolet irradiation

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2015, Wiley

    Professor Rajiv Padhye, Professor Robert A Shanks

  33. Mechanical reprocessing of polyolefin waste: A review

    Article • Polymer Engineering & Science, October 2015, Wiley

    Dr Rabin Tuladhar, Professor Robert A Shanks

  34. Effect of sodium chloride on the glass transition of condensed starch systems

    Article • Food Chemistry, October 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  35. Study of dielectric and mechanical properties of epoxy/SiO2 nanocomposite prepared by different processing techniques

    Article • July 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  36. The Effect of Humping Semi-Enclosed Cage Structure on Polymer Chains Characteristics of TSI-POSS/PU Hybrid Composites

    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, April 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  37. Characterization of kenaf fiber composites prepared with tributyl citrate plasticized cellulose acetate

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, March 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  38. Crystallite Cluster Structure Formation Resulting from Semi-Enclosed Cage Interaction in TSI-POSS/PU Hybrid Composites

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, February 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  39. Fiber preparation and mechanical properties of recycled polypropylene for reinforcing concrete

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2015, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks, Dr Rabin Tuladhar

  40. Preparation of graphene and inclusion in composites with poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene)

    Article • Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, January 2015, De Gruyter

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  41. Purification of avian biological material to refined keratin fibres

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2015, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  42. Isolation and application of cellulosic fibres in composites

    Article • January 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  43. Multiple melting behavior of poly(lactic acid)-hemp-silica composites using modulated-temperature differential scanning calorimetry

    Article • Journal of Polymer Engineering, December 2014, De Gruyter

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  44. Highly-filled hybrid composites prepared using centrifugal deposition

    Article • Journal of Polymer Engineering, December 2014, De Gruyter

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  45. Modification and evaluation of thermal properties of melamine-formaldehyde/n-eicosane microcapsules for thermo-regulation applications

    Article • Applied Thermal Engineering, October 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  46. Enzymatic catalysis in a whey protein matrix at temperatures in the vicinity of the glass transition

    Article • Food Research International, August 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  47. Epoxy–silica composites replicating wood cell structure

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, July 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  48. Trisilanolisobutyl POSS/polyurethane hybrid composites: preparation, WAXS and thermal properties

    Article • Polymer Bulletin, June 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  49. Biomimetic materials: A challenge for nano-scale self-assembly

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, June 2014, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  50. Effects of Different Purification Methods on Chicken Feather Keratin

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, June 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  51. Comparative Study between DSC and Two Complementary Performance Evaluation Methods for PCM-Treated Textiles

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, June 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks, Professor Rajiv Padhye

  52. Elevation of charring level of polyamide-6,6 films via ionic introduction of phosphoric acid and boric acid esters

    Article • Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, April 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks, Lijing Wang, Mr Stanley M Fergusson

  53. Cellulose fibre-cellulose acetate hybrid composites with nanosilica

    Article • Journal of Polymer Engineering, April 2014, De Gruyter

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  54. Phase Composition of Starch-Gelatin Blends Studied by FTIR

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, February 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  55. Properties enhancement in multiwalled carbon nanotube-magnetite hybrid-filled polypropylene natural rubber nanocomposites through functionalization and processing methods

    Article • Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, January 2014, De Gruyter

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  56. Influence of stereochemistry on the miscibility of polymer blends

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr sarath chandran chandrasekhara kurp, Professor Robert A Shanks

  57. Preface

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Sabu Thomas, Professor Robert A Shanks

  58. Polymer Blends

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr sarath chandran chandrasekhara kurp, Professor Robert A Shanks

  59. Bio-composites based on cellulose acetate and kenaf fibers: Processing and properties

    Article • January 2014, American Institute of Physics

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  60. Chemistry and structure of cellulosic fibres as reinforcements in natural fibre composites

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  61. Characterization of Nanostructured Materials

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  62. Morphology and phase composition of gelatin-starch blends

    Article • Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, December 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  63. Plasma polymerised thin films for flexible electronic applications

    Article • Thin Solid Films, November 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  64. Processing Cellulose for Cellulose Fiber and Matrix Composites

    Article • October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  65. Cellulose-Based Nanocomposites: Processing Techniques

    Article • July 2013, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  66. Phase composition and interface of starch–gelatin blends studied by synchrotron FTIR micro-spectroscopy

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, June 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  67. Thermoplastic starch films: DOE and O2PLS methodology for optimization and increased understanding of polymer processing

    Article • Polymer Testing, April 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  68. Dynamic and Modulated Mechanical Evaluation of Polymer Structures

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, April 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  69. Mechanical properties of self-reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites prepared by compression moulding of non-woven precursors

    Article • World Journal of Engineering, March 2013, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  70. Developing gelatin–starch blends for use as capsule materials

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, January 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  71. General Purpose Elastomers: Structure, Chemistry, Physics and Performance

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  72. CHAPTER 20. Linear and Non-Linear Viscoelastic Behaviour of Natural Rubber Composites from Micro- to Nanoscales

    Article • January 2013, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  73. In situ small angle X-ray scattering investigation of the thermal expansion and related structural information of carbon nanotube composites

    Article • Progress in Natural Science Materials International, December 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  74. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes-magnetite reinforced thermoplastic polypropylene-natural rubber blends

    Article • World Journal of Engineering, December 2012, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  75. Compacted nanosilica-talc /calcium carbonate polyacrylate composites prepared using accelerated sedimentation

    Article • World Journal of Engineering, October 2012, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  76. Preparation and properties of poly(propylene-g-maleic anhydride) filled with expanded graphite oxide

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, July 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  77. Novel polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-substituted dendritic polyester tougheners for linear thermoplastic polyurethane

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2012, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  78. Thermoplastic Starch

    Article • March 2012, IntechOpen

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  79. Thermoplastic Elastomers

    Article • March 2012, IntechOpen

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  80. Novel elastomer dye-functionalised POSS nanocomposites: Enhanced colourimetric, thermomechanical and thermal properties

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, March 2012, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  81. Interlayer self-healing and toughening of carbon fibre/epoxy composites using copolymer films

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, March 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  82. Thermal and Optical Characterization of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystals

    Article • International Journal of Polymer Science, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  83. Novel elastomer-dumbbell functionalized POSS composites: Thermomechanical and Morphological Properties

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, July 2011, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  84. Thermal, Optical, and Static/Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Linear-core Crosslinked Star Polymer Blends

    Article • Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, June 2011, Wiley

    Dr anton blencowe, Professor Robert A Shanks

  85. Enthalpy and Volume Relaxation of Core-Crosslinked Star Polystyrene/Poly(methyl methacrylate) Blends

    Article • Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, June 2011, Wiley

    Dr anton blencowe, Professor Robert A Shanks

  86. Linear thermal expansion, thermal ageing, relaxations and post-cure of thermoset polymer composites using modulated temperature thermomechanometry

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, June 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  87. Gelatinization and retrogradation of thermoplastic starch characterized using modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, May 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  88. Comparison of reversible melting behaviour of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using quasi-isothermal and other modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry techniques

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, February 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  89. Thermoplastic starch–silica–polyvinyl alcohol composites by reactive extrusion

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, February 2011, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  90. Development of high stability catalysts to facilitate CO2 capture into water–An alternative to monoethanolamine and amine solvents

    Article • Energy Procedia, January 2011, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  91. Physically Networked Polymers: Materials that change with their environment

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, November 2010, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  92. Synthesis, Characterization and Application Polystyrene-Bound Manganese Complexes

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, October 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  93. Characterization and Thermal Behaviour of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystals

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, October 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  94. Thermal Relaxations of Polymers Revealed by Reversing and Non-Reversing Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, August 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  95. Poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene)-Dye-Coupled Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, August 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  96. Fabrication and Characterization of RF Plasma Polymerized Thin Films from 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol for Electronic and Biomaterial Applications

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, August 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  97. Ceramifying Fire-Retardant and Fire-Barrier Unsaturated Polyester Composites

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, August 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  98. Fire-retardant and fire-barrier poly(vinyl acetate) composites for sealant application

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, January 2010, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  99. Morphology and Structure of Modified Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Cellulose Fibre

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, January 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  100. Interfacial properties of all-polypropylene composites

    Article • e-Polymers, January 2010, De Gruyter

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  101. Crystallinity and structure of starch using wide angle X-ray scattering

    Article • Carbohydrate Polymers, October 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  102. Preparation, structure and mechanical properties of all-hemp cellulose biocomposites

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, October 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  103. Surface and Chemical Characterization of PolyLA Thin Films Fabricated Using Plasma Polymerization

    Article • Chemical Vapor Deposition, September 2009, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  104. Biocomposites of Natural Fibers and Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) and Copolymers: Improved Mechanical Properties Through Compatibilization at the Interface

    Article • August 2009, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  105. Polypropylene–microcrystalline cellulose composites with enhanced compatibility and properties

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, July 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  106. Fabrication and characterisation of polymer thin-films derived from cineole using radio frequency plasma polymerisation

    Article • Polymer, July 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  107. Biocomposites of Cellulose Acetate Butyrate with Modified Hemp Cellulose Fibres

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, March 2009, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  108. Modelling of polypropylene fibre-matrix composites using finite element analysis

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, December 2008, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  109. Miscibility, melting, and crystallization behavior of poly(hydroxybutyrate) and poly(D,L-lactic acid) blends

    Article • Polymer Engineering & Science, September 2008, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  110. Poly(4-vinylpyridine)-based hydrogen bonded side-chain liquid crystal polymers

    Article • Reactive and Functional Polymers, June 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  111. Oxygen barrier property of polypropylene-polyether treated clay nanocomposite

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, June 2008, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  112. Fire performance of poly(dimethyl siloxane) composites evaluated by cone calorimetry

    Article • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, February 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  113. Creep behaviour of biopolymers and modified flax fibre composites

    Article • Composite Interfaces, January 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  114. Thermoplastic polymer‐dispersed liquid crystals prepared from solvent‐induced phase separation with predictions using solubility parameters

    Article • Liquid Crystals, December 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  115. Effect of additives on the interfacial strength of poly(l-lactic acid) and poly(3-hydroxy butyric acid)-flax fibre composites

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, September 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  116. Time-Temperature Creep Behaviour of Poly(propylene) and Polar Ethylene Copolymer Blends

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, February 2007, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  117. Morphology, Thermal Stability, and Mechanical Behavior of [Poly(propylene)-grafted Maleic Anhydride]-Layered Expanded Graphite Oxide Composites

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, February 2007, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  118. Structural, mechanical and dielectric properties of poly(ethylene-co-methyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid) graphite oxide nanocomposites

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, January 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  119. Structural and thermal interpretation of the synergy and interactions between the fire retardants magnesium hydroxide and zinc borate

    Article • Polymer Degradation and Stability, January 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  120. New Ceramifying Polymer Materials for Passive Fire Protection Applications

    Article • Journal of ASTM International, January 2007, ASTM International

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  121. Molecular functionality and self-assembled polymer compositions

    Article • eXPRESS Polymer Letters, January 2007, Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  122. Mechanical and thermal properties of toughened polypropylene composites

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2007, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  123. Isothermal crystallization studies of poly(butylene terephthalate) composites

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics, January 2007, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  124. Admicellar polymerization of styrene with divinyl benzene on alumina particles: the synthesis of white reinforcing fillers

    Article • Journal of Materials Science, September 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  125. Crystallisation, melting, recrystallisation and polymorphism of n-eicosane for application as a phase change material

    Article • Thermochimica Acta, April 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  126. Isothermal crystallisation kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using step-scan DSC

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, February 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  127. Solvent and enzyme induced recrystallization of mechanically degraded hemp cellulose

    Article • Cellulose, January 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  128. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Flexible Poly(propylene) Composites

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, January 2006, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  129. Composites of poly(lactic acid) with flax fibers modified by interstitial polymerization

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2006, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  130. Poly(caprolactone) thin film preparation, morphology, and surface texture

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2006, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  131. Properties of hydrophobically modified polyacrylamide with low molecular weight and interaction with surfactant in aqueous solution

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2006, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  132. Monte Carlo simulations of properties of side-chain liquid-crystal polymers

    Article • Polymer International, January 2006, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  133. Acrylic acid level and adhesive performance and peel master-curves of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics, January 2006, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  134. Multiple melting behaviour of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) using step-scan DSC

    Article • European Polymer Journal, December 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  135. Composition, structure and thermal degradation of hemp cellulose after chemical treatments

    Article • Polymer Degradation and Stability, August 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  136. Molecular dynamics simulation of diffusion of O2 and CO2 in blends of amorphous poly(ethylene terephthalate) and related polyesters

    Article • Polymer, July 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  137. Separation and identification of multicomponent mixture by thin-layer chromatography coupled with Fourier transform–infrared microscopy

    Article • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, June 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  138. Melting and thermal history of poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) using step-scan DSC

    Article • Thermochimica Acta, June 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  139. Comparison of Styrene with Methyl Methacrylate Copolymers on the Adhesive Performance and Peeling Master Curves of Acrylate Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

    Article • Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, May 2005, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  140. The synthesis and thermal properties of polyepichlorohydrin side-chain liquid crystal polymers

    Article • European Polymer Journal, May 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  141. Tensile creep behaviour of polypropylene fibre reinforced polypropylene composites

    Article • Polymer Testing, April 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  142. Morphology and Structure of Hemp Fibre after Bioscouring

    Article • Macromolecular Bioscience, February 2005, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  143. Cure rate and dry etch patterning of thermoset polymers

    Article • February 2005, SPIE

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  144. Prediction of liquid crystalline properties of poly(1,4-phenylene sebacate-oxybenzoate) by Monte Carlo simulation

    Article • Polymer, February 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  145. Back Cover: Macromol. Mater. Eng. 1/2005

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  146. Influence of Different Woven Geometry in Poly(propylene) Woven Composites

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  147. Composites of poly(lactic acid) with flax fibers modified by interstitial polymerization

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  148. The effect of fiber concentration on mechanical and thermal properties of fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  149. Thermal memory of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  150. Rheological and thermal properties of single-site polyethylene blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  151. Thermal properties of polypropylene post-consumer waste (PP PCW)

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, December 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  152. Thermal history effects on crystallisation and melting of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)

    Article • Thermochimica Acta, December 2004, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  153. The Effect of Chain Transfer Agent Level on Adhesive Performance and Peel Master-Curves for Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

    Article • Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, November 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  154. Concentration dependence of static and hydrodynamic screening lengths for three different polymers in a variety of solvents

    Article • Polymer, November 2004, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  155. Tensile properties and creep response of polypropylene fibre composites with variation of fibre diameter

    Article • Polymer International, September 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  156. Synthesis and characterisation of hydrophobic modified polyacrylamide

    Article • Polymer International, September 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  157. Molecular distribution analysis of melt-crystallized ethylene copolymers

    Article • Polymer International, September 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  158. Interfacial improvements in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-flax fibre composites with hydrogen bonding additives

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, July 2004, Elsevier

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  159. Structural and Mechanical Properties Changes of Ethylene-α-olefin Copolymer Blends Induced by Thermal Treatments and Composition

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, June 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  160. Evaluation of polar ethylene copolymers as fire retardant nanocomposite matrices

    Article • Polymer Degradation and Stability, June 2004, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  161. Mechanical Behavior and Fracture Toughness of Poly(L-lactic acid)-Natural Fiber Composites Modified with Hyperbranched Polymers

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, May 2004, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  162. Synthesis and Characterisation of Side-Chain Liquid Crystalline Poly[1-({[(4-cyano-4′-biphenyl)oxy]alkyl}oxy)-2,3-epoxypropane]

    Article • Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, April 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  163. Morphological and grafting modification of natural cellulose fibers

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2004, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  164. TMDSC analysis of single-site copolymer blends after thermal fractionation

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, January 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  165. The effect of varied monomer composition on adhesive performance and peeling master curves for acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  166. Solubility study of polyacrylamide in polar solvents

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  167. Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Poly(propylene) Blends with Poly[ethylene-co-(methyl acrylate)]

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, January 2004, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  168. Crystallization and melting of isotactic rolypropylene in response to temperature modulation

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, January 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  169. Characterisation of the comonomer composition and distribution of copolymers using chemometric techniques

    Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, January 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  170. Alternative solutions: recyclable synthetic fibre–thermoplastic composites

    Article • January 2004, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  171. Molecular dynamics simulation of diffusion of O2 and CO2 in amorphous poly(ethylene terephthalate) and related aromatic polyesters

    Article • Polymer, October 2003, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  172. Poly(L-lactic acid) composites with flax fibers modified by plasticizer absorption

    Article • Polymer Engineering & Science, September 2003, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  173. Thermal memory of polyethylenes analyzed by temperature modulated differential scanning calorimetry

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, August 2003, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  174. Morphology, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Poly(propylene) Fibre-Matrix Composites

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, August 2003, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  175. Morphology and mechanical properties of polypropylene and poly(ethylene-co-methyl acrylate) blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, July 2003, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  176. Conformation of polyacrylamide in aqueous solution with interactive additives and cosolvents

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, June 2003, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  177. Thermal behavior and molecular simulation of liquid crystalline polymers containing a pentamethylenic spacer

    Article • Computational Materials Science, June 2003, Elsevier

    Professor Nicolae Hurduc, Professor Robert A Shanks

  178. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Azobenzene Liquid Crystalline Polymers

    Article • Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, April 2003, Wiley

    Professor Nicolae Hurduc, Professor Robert A Shanks

  179. Miscibility and crystallization of metallocene polyethylene blends with polypropylene

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, February 2003, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  180. Thermoplastic biopolyester natural fiber composites

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2003, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  181. Article • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, January 2003, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  182. Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) Composites with Flax Fibres Modified by Plasticiser Absorption

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, November 2002, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  183. Analysis of additives in polymers by thin-layer chromatography coupled with Fourier transform-infrared microscopy

    Article • Vibrational Spectroscopy, November 2002, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  184. Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) Composites with Flax Fibres Modified by Plasticiser Absorption

    Article • Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, October 2002, Wiley

    Professor Alma Hodzic, Professor Robert A Shanks

  185. Simulation of diffusion of O 2 and CO 2 in amorphous poly(ethylene terephthalate) and related alkylene and isomeric polyesters

    Article • Molecular Simulation, October 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  186. Morphological analysis of linear low density polyethylene films by atomic force microscopy

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  187. Miscibility behavior of metallocene polyethylene blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, August 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  188. Miscibility and isothermal crystallisation of polypropylene in polyethylene melts

    Article • Polymer, August 2001, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  189. Molecular simulation and experimental characterisation of monotropic and enantiotropic polymers containing azobenzene and diphenyl mesogens

    Article • Computational and Theoretical Polymer Science, August 2001, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks, Professor Nicolae Hurduc

  190. Solution-mediated transformation of photographic coupler

    Article • Journal of Crystal Growth, April 2001, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  191. Crystallisation of single-site polyethylene blends investigated by thermal fractionation techniques

    Article • Polymer, February 2001, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  192. Characterization of polyolefin melts using the polymer reference interaction site model integral equation theory with a single-site united atom model

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics, January 2001, Wiley

    Dr Graeme Moad, Professor Robert A Shanks

  193. X-ray diffraction studies on reverse-annealed polyethylenes

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  194. Processing, crystallization, and dynamic mechanical analysis of high molar mass polysiloxane-modified PP/CaCO3 composites

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  195. Miscibility behavior of metallocene polyethylene blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  196. Isothermal crystallization and spherulite structure of partially miscible polypropylene-linear low-density polyethylene blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  197. Crystallization and melting of highly filled polypropylene composites prepared with surface-treated fillers

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2001, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  198. Simulation of the specific interactions between polyamide-6 and a thermoplastic polyurethane

    Article • Computational and Theoretical Polymer Science, January 2001, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  199. Microscopic study of polymorphism of a photographic coupler

    Article • Journal of Crystal Growth, December 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  200. Crystallization and compatibilization of polypropylene–liquid crystalline polyester blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, September 2000, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  201. Crystallisation of blends of LLDPE with branched VLDPE

    Article • Polymer, June 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  202. Mechanical properties and morphology of polyethylene-polypropylene blends with controlled thermal history

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2000, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  203. Polypropylene–polyethylene blend morphology controlled by time–temperature–miscibility

    Article • Polymer, March 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  204. Dynamic rheology of branched poly(ethylene terephthalate)

    Article • Polymer International, February 2000, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  205. Dynamic rheology of branched poly(ethylene terephthalate)

    Article • Polymer International, February 2000, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  206. Article • January 2000, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  207. Crystallization of low-density polyethylene- and linear low-density polyethylene-rich blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2000, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  208. Crystallization and compatibilization of polypropylene-liquid crystalline polyester blends

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, January 2000, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  209. Shear rheology and thermal properties of linear and branched poly(ethylene terephthalate) blends

    Article • Polymer, October 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  210. Molecular simulation of thermophysical properties of aromatic polymers containing oxetane ring in the main chain

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics, September 1999, Wiley

    Professor Nicolae Hurduc, Professor Robert A Shanks

  211. Polymorphism and polymorphic transformation of photographic coupler

    Article • Thermochimica Acta, August 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  212. Molecular simulation of aromatic polyesters containing oxetane rings in the main chain

    Article • Computational and Theoretical Polymer Science, March 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Nicolae Hurduc, Professor Robert A Shanks

  213. Brittle-Ductile Transition of PP/Rubber/Filler Hybrids

    Article • January 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  214. Miscibility and Co-Continuous Morphology of Polypropylene-Polyethylene Blends

    Article • January 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  215. Nucleating agents for thermoplastics

    Article • January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  216. The effect of temperature on the viscoelastic properties of model and industrial dispersions

    Article • Journal of Rheology, January 1998, Society of Rheology

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  217. Synthesis and Characterisation of Branched Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

    Article • Polymer International, March 1997, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  218. Liquid crystalline polymers: molecular simulation of some polyethers containing oxetanic rings in the main chain

    Article • Computational and Theoretical Polymer Science, January 1997, Elsevier

    Professor Nicolae Hurduc, Professor Robert A Shanks

  219. PP/elastomer/filler hybrids. II. Morphologies and fracture

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, October 1996, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  220. PP/elastomer/filler hybrids. II. Morphologies and fracture

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, October 1996, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  221. PP-elastomer-filler hybrids. I. Processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, September 1996, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  222. Swelling and Mechanical Properties of Crosslinked Hydrogels Containing N-Vinylpyrrolidone

    Article • Polymer International, February 1996, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  223. Swelling and Mechanical Properties of Crosslinked Hydrogels Containing N-Vinylpyrrolidone

    Article • Polymer International, February 1996, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  224. Evaluation of recycled PP/rubber/talc hybrids

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, October 1995, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  225. Network characteristics of homopolymer and some copolymers of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)

    Article • Polymer International, June 1995, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  226. Synthesis and rheological properties of soluble poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and some copolymers

    Article • Polymer International, April 1995, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  227. Kinetics of polymer crystallisation

    Article • Progress in Polymer Science, January 1995, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  228. The crystallization kinetics of filled poly(ethylene terephthalate)

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, March 1993, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  229. Thermal properties of nanocrystalline and amorphous FeB alloys made by mechanical alloying

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering A, March 1991, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  230. Formation of titanium silicides by mechanical alloying

    Article • Journal of Materials Science Letters, January 1991, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  231. APPLICATION OF GaAs, GaSb AND InSb FOR PRESSURE SENSOR DESIGN

    Article • January 1991, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  232. Re-amorphization of crystallized metallic glass Co70.3Fe4.7Si15B10 ribbons by mechanical alloying

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering A, August 1990, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  233. Thermal Ageing of Filled Polymers

    Article • British Polymer Journal, March 1986, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  234. Differential Scanning Calorimetry of Stressed Polymers

    Article • British Polymer Journal, March 1986, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  235. Effect of monomer composition on the adhesion of pressure-sensitive adhesives prepared by photoinitiated polymerization

    Article • Polymer Photochemistry, January 1984, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  236. Ultra-violet initiated polymerisation for the preparation of pressure sensitive adhesives

    Article • Polymer Photochemistry, March 1983, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  237. The Influence of Filler Particles on the Mobility of Polymer Molecules

    Article • Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A - Chemistry, February 1982, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  238. Factors Affecting the Ultraviolet-Initiated Polymerization of Vinyl Monomers

    Article • Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A - Chemistry, January 1982, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  239. The influence of filler particles and polymer structure on the mobility of polymer molecules

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, September 1981, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  240. Influence of filler particles on the mobility of polymer molecules. II. Effect of filler type

    Article • Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B, May 1981, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  241. Influence of sample thickness on ultra-violet initiated polymerisation

    Article • Polymer Photochemistry, April 1981, Elsevier

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  242. Redox initiation of polymerization using 1,3-dioxane-2-hydroperoxides

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Polymer Chemistry Edition, September 1980, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  243. Redox-Initiated Grafting of Acrylic Monomers onto Poly(vinyl Alcohol)

    Article • Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A - Chemistry, April 1980, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  244. A Study of Sensitizer Systems for Photoinitiated Polymerization

    Article • Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A - Chemistry, March 1980, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  245. Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of poly(vinyl alcohol)

    Article • Journal of Polymer Science Polymer Chemistry Edition, June 1979, Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  246. Polypropylene Natural Cellulosic Fiber Composites

    Article • Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  247. Miscibility, Morphology, and Properties of Polyethylene Blends

    Article • Wiley

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  248. Fire-Retardant Properties Of Polymer Nanocomposites

    Article • Brill

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  249. Specialty Rubber Nanocomposites

    Article • Brill

    Professor Robert A Shanks

  250. Thermal Characterization Of Nanocomposites

    Article • Brill

    Professor Robert A Shanks