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Applied Rheology

Session INT 17

#0355
Ultrasonic Effects On PLA/PCCD Blend During Melt Compounding Process
Youngbum Kim, Sogang University

TOP
Alloys & Blends

Session INT 16

#0384
Continuous Production Of Polymer Blends Nanocomposites Using Ultrasonic Extruder
Kyung Yl Kim, Sogang University

TOP
Automotive

Session INT 1

#0046
Effective Use Of Filling Simulations To Balance Hot Runner Systems
Harsh Bhagat, Ticona

TOP
Composites

Session INT 2

#0870
Next Generation Antimicrobials For Wood Filled Plastics
William Woods, ISP

#0305
Effect of Shear Mixing Conditions On Emi Shielding Effectiveness And Electrical Properties Of Vgcnd Filled Thermoplastic
Mohammed Al-Saleh, University of Alberta

#0157
Effects Of Fillers Shape Factor On The Performance Of Thermally Conductive Polymer Composites
Sun Ho Park, Samsung Cheil Industries

#0091
Rheological And Mechanical Properties Of Hdpe-Wood Composites: Effects Of Filler-Filler And Polymer-Filler Interactions
Jing-Jing Zhang, South China University of Technology

#0598
Uv-Curing Of Acrylate Thin Films On Particulates Through Free Radical Polymerization Mechanism
Costas Gogos, New Jersey Institute of Technology

TOP
Engineering Properties & Structure

Session INT 3

#0941
Kinetics Of Microemulsion Copolymerization Followed By Raman Spectroscopy
Eduardo Mendizabal, University de Guadalajara

#0336
The Formation Of Structure In Ptfe Porous Membranes Induced By The Uniaxial Stretching Operation
Hsu Ping-Shun, CYCU

#0343
Effect Of Norbornene Content On The Physical Properties Of Cyclo Olefin Copolymers
Ho-Jong Kang, Dankook University

TOP

Extrusion

Session INT 4

#5030
Numerical Investigation Of Effect Of Screw Geometry On Mixing In A Cooling Extruder
Lilac Wang, University of Toronto

#0030
Pressure/Flow Performance Of Viscoelastic Polymeric Melts In Cylindrical Channels
Hossein Hosseini, University of Tabriz

TOP

Failure Analysis & Prevention

Session INT 5

#0239
Mechanical Properties Of Ps Injected Parts Under Surface-Active Substances
Maria Candal, Universidad Simon Bolivar

TOP

Flexible Packaging

Session INT 18

#0373
Multilayer Polypropylene/Ethylene Co-Vinyl Alcohol Films For Food Packaging Applications
Sarah Schirmer, US Army NSRDEC

TOP

Injection Molding

Session INT 6

#0259
Effect Of Four Stress Concentrators Over The Mechanical Properties Of Injected Plastic Parts
Maria Candal, Universidad Simon Bolivar

#0482
Effects Of Processing Parameters On Shrinkage Uniformity Of Injection-Compression Molded Part
Han-Xiong Huang, South China University of Technology

#0557
Study On Cellular Structure And Skin Layer Thickness Of Micocellular Injection Molded Parts Using Newly-Developed Equipment
Han-Xiong Huang, South China University of Technology

#0702
Effect Of Organoclay On The Mechanical / Thermal Properties Of Microcellular Injection Molded Polystyrene-Clay Nanocomposites
Shyh-shin Hwang, Ching-Yun University

#0778
The Relationship Between Processing-Thermomechanical Environment And Structure On Injected Flat Parts
Sobeida Villarroel, Universidad Simon Bolivar

#0784
Experimental Verifications Of Cae Predictions On Birefringence Of Injection Molded Lenses
Huai En Lai, National Tsing Hua University

#0792
Variable Mold Temperature For Improving Surface Quality Of Microcellular Injection Molded Parts Using Induction Heating Technology
Chen Shia-Chung, Chung Yan Christian University

#0806
Effects Of The Mechanical Properties On The Scratch Behavior Of Abs Copolymer
Keehae Kwon, Cheil Industries Inc.,

#0809
Learning Efficiency Of Using Virtual Manufacturing In E-Learning For The Operation Technology Of Injection Molding Machine
Chen Shia-Chung, Chung Yan Christian University

#0820
Use Of Linear Relationships And Simulation To Assess The Effect Of The Injection Parameters On The Dimensions Of Polypropylene Test Specimens
Melissa Trejo, Universidad Simon Bolivar

#0822
Development Of An Automated Optimizer Of Cooling Circuit In Injection Molding
Byung-Ohk Rhee, Ajou University

#0824
Effect Of Rheological Characteristics Of Resin On The Performance Of The Runner Valve In Family-Mold
Baeg-soon Cha, KITECH

#0830
Structural Analysis For The Deformation Of The Inner Tube Of Electric Power Plugs Manufactured By Injection Molding Process
Hyung-Pil Park, KITECH

#0898
Effect Of Injection Conditions On Fracture Behavior Of Hips At Low Strain Rate Studied By Design Of Experiments
Johan Sanchez, Universidad Simon Bolivar

TOP

Marketing and Management

Session INT 7

#0774
A Managers´ View Of Critical Factors Of Plastic Clusters Performance
Drahomira Pavelkova, Tomas Bata University in Zlin

TOP

Medical Plastics

Session INT 8

#0009
Novel Dual Electrode Mode Electro-Spinning Of Biodegradable Polymers
Chungmeng Lu, Polymer Processing Institute

#0724
Characterization Of Bioactive Polycaprolactone
Paula Douglas, PPRC

#0455
The Effects Of Dynamic Polymer Melt Manipulation Of The Bioinert And Biodegradable Performance Of Injection Molded Biomedical Products
John Coulter, Lehigh University

#0692
Sol-Gel Derived Polycaprolactone / Castor Oil Based Copolyurethanes For Medical Applications
Hugh Lippincott, University of Massachusetts Lowell

#0755
Polypropylene Bio-CD: A novel photoluminescence based estimation of Glucose concentration with ultrasonic technology as an enabler
Srikanth Vengasandra , Iowa State University

TOP

Plastics Educators

Session INT 9

#0977
Learning Efficiency Of Using Virtual Manufacturing In E-Learning For The Operation Technology Of Injection Molding Machine
Shuan-Liang Lin, National Central University

#0265
Student Projects Completed In An Injection Molds Design Course Of The Polymer Engineering Career
Rosa Morales, Universidad Simon Bolivar

TOP

Plastics Environmental

Session INT10

#0760
Thermal Degradation Of Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Based Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Guillermo Jimenez, National University of Costa Rica

#0761
Rigid Composite Materials From Olive Brush Seed And Unsaturated Polyester Resin
Guillermo Jimenez, National University of Costa Rica

#0762
Natural Adhesives From Novel Sources
Guillermo Jimenez, National University of Costa Rica

#0975
Mechanical Properties Comparison Of Bio-Based And Synthetic Materials When Submitted To Different Environmental Conditions
Ocileide da Silva, INdT

#0896
Hydrolytic Degradation Of Polylactic Acid Micro- And Nanocomposites
Quyuan Zhou, New Jersey Institute Technology - Chemical Engineering

TOP

Polymer Analysis

Session INT 19

#0697
Development Of A Pressure Driven Micro-Rheometer
Younggon Son, Kong National University

TOP

Polymer Modifiers & Additives

Session INT 11

#0054
Effect Of Accelerants On Epoxy’s Cure Rate And Mechanical Properties
Nicole Larson, WWU

#0799
Rheological Properties Of Branched Polystyrene Prepared By An Ultrasound Assisted Intensive Mixer
Hee Jung Kim, Sogang University

#0966
Pet/Ep-G-Ma Blend System: A Practical Way To Recycle Post Consumer Plastics Into Value Added Products
Fares Alsewailem

#0288
Laser Surface Treatment Of Thermoplastic Polymers: Influence Of The Atmosphere Nature
Pascal Pignolet, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour

#0875
Fluid Energy Mill Process Simulation for Manufacturing Micron-size Polymeric Composite Particulates
Peng Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology

TOP

Process Monitoring & Control

Session INT 12

#0051
A Comparison Of Statistical Process Control And Principal Components Analysis
Sarah Westerdale, University of Massachusetts Lowell

#0839
Effect Of Thermal Conductance To Mold On The Temperature Rise Measured By Resin Temperature Sensors
Byung-Ohk Rhee, Ajou University

TOP

Students

Session INT 14

#0534
Paclitaxel Attachment To Pla-Pha Blend Films
Courtney Taylor, Clemson University

#0773
A Study On The Blends Of Hdpe And Lldpe For Rotomolding Applications
Alexandra Fabre, ENSIACET

TOP

Thermoplastic Elastomers


Session INT 15

#0549
An Investigation into The Merits of Using Naturally Derived Polyurethanes based on Castor Oil as a Barrier Material in Saline Aqueous Solutions.
Aba Mortley, Royal Military College of Canada

 

 

 

 

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