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Proceedings: Student Posters

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  Best Student Posters

First Place

Engineering PHA-Based Hybrid Mulch System for Sustainable Agricultural Production

Md Woashib Shikder, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology		   View Document

Second Place

Blown Films from Biobased Poly(Butylene Succinate-Co-Adipate) and Surface modified Wollastonite: Impact of Uniaxial Orientation on Film Performance

Debarshi Nath, University of Guelph		   View Document

Third Place

Improved Dispersion of CO2-Derived Microalgae in Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) via Extensional Mixing in Extrusion

Mandy Zheng, Case Western Reserve University		   View Document

  Best Student Posters: Honorable Mentions

Rheological Modeling and Mechanistic Understanding of Photocured Natural Rubber Latex

Oliyad Dibisa, University of Wisconsin-Madison		   View Document

Single-Use Biodegradable Multi-layer Film for Packaging Applications

Angel Ponce de Leon, Rochester Institute of Technology		   View Document

  Student Posters

Acidic-Stabilized Natural Rubber Latex: Characterization & Process Applications

Negar Shaghaghi, Case Western Reserve University		   View Document

Advanced Shape Memory Polymers: Merging Additive Manufacturing and Plasticization for Biomedical Innovation

Raj Kumar Pittala, University of North Texas		   Not Part of Proceedings

Analysis Of Dart Impact Resistance in Compression Molded Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Films Through Cross-Fractionation Chromatography

Jun Keun Chae, Korea University		   View Document

Application of Low-Cost Microcontroller-Based Data Acquisition in Multi-objective Machine Learning Optimization for Injection Molding: Aiming at Energy Consumption and Product Quality

Tseng-Jui Chen, Chung Yuan Christian University		   View Document

Burst Pressure Performance of Multilayer Co-Extruded Annular Structures

Negar Shaghaghi, Case Western Reserve University		   View Document

Characterization and Processing of Natural Rubber Latex

Chundu Tamang, University of Southern Queensland		   Not Part of Proceedings

Characterizations of Dart Impact Resistance in Compression Molded LLDPE Films Through CFC

Speaker TBA, Organization TBA		   Not Part of Proceedings

Comparative Warpage Model Fidelity

Drew Tracy, Penn State Behrend
Payton McKee,/strong> Penn State Behrend		   View Document

Controlled Interfacial Localization of Nanoclay in Compatibilized PC/SAN Blends

Yiwei Fang, Stony Brook University		   Not Part of Proceedings

Design and Fabrication of Finger Orthosis using 3D Printing to Optimize Mechanical properties and Enhance Patient Comfort

Kazan Alqubaisi, King Khalid University		   View Document

Design and Optimization of a Modular Joint System for Plastic Panel Assemblies

Keegan Watkins,Penn State Behrend
Michael Quinn, Penn State Behrend
Trent Bruton, Penn State Behrend		   View Document

Effects of Injection Molding Parameters and Orotic Acid on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid

Max Johnson, Western Washington University		   View Document

Enhancing Mold Design Efficiency with an Automated Mold Flow Analysis System

Chi-Je Ding, Chung Yuan Christian University		   View Document

Enhancing Polypropylene/High-Density Polyethylene Blend Performance With The Incorporation Of Microcrystalline Cellulose-Based Core-Shell Structure Particles At The Interface

Ke Zhan, Auburn University		   Not Part of Proceedings

Evaluating Lifespan of High-Performance Polymer Resins for Automotive LED Lighting Applications: A Failure Analysis

Riley Donahue, Penn State Behrend
Ryan Bell, Penn State Behrend		   View Document

Evaluation of Kneading Performance of Octa-screw Extruder using FEM Approach

Ren Ito, Yamagata University		   View Document

Exploring Bio-Inspired Polysaccharide for Future Multifunctional Metamaterial Applications in Aerospace and Green Technologies

Maurelio Cabo, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro		   View Document

Future of Thermosets: Developing Bio-based Recyclable Smart Elastomers

Farhad Asempour, McGill University - University of California Santa Barbara		   Not Part of Proceedings

Glass Fiber Cross Sections and Their Influence on Warpage and Shrinkage in Nylon 6

Nicholas Frederick, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College		   Not Part of Proceedings

Increasing The Mechanical Properties of Components By Foaming Long Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastics

Jan Wolters, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University		   View Document

Influence of Talc on the Crystallinity and Mechanical Behavior of Melt Compounded Symmetric Stereo-complex PLA

Cody Cheman, Rochester Institute of Technology		   View Document

Investigating Mechanisms of Polyethylene Fragmentation Into Microplastics

Hrushikesh Pujari, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   View Document

Investigating the Feasibility of Improving Thermo-Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed PLA Using Eggshell Microparticle Fillers

David Orisekeh, University of North Texas		   View Document

Investigations into the Specific Throughput Stability of Conical Feed Zones Over the Rotation Speed During the Direct Processing of PP Regrind

Kai Lingnau, University of Paderborn		   Not Part of Proceedings

Melt Flow Analysis in Rotational Nozzle Fused Filament Fabrication Process

Zijie Liu, Polymer Engineering Center		   Not Part of Proceedings

Pathways to Sustainability: Evaluating Sustainable Alternatives to High Performance Engineering Plastics

Colin Deeter, Penn State Erie: The Behrend College
Madison Messmer, Penn State Erie: The Behrend College
Marley Persch, Penn State Erie: The Behrend College		   View Document

PLA 3D Print Filament Recycling - Optimization of Reclaimed Filament Mechanical Properties

Edmund Bedient, Rochester Institute of Technology		   View Document

Process Development of a Powder-Based Direct Coating in the Injection Molding Process

Kai Lingnau, University of Paderborn		   View Document

Proposed Mar Testing and Evaluation Method for Ductile Thermoplastics

Speaker TBA, Organization TBA		   Not Part of Proceedings

Robust Recyclable Rubber from Bio-sourced Pinene-derived Monomer

Chong Yang Du, McGill University		   View Document

Shrinkage and Warpage of Velocity—and Pressure—Controlled Injection Molding of Recycled LDPE

Daniela D'Alleva, University of Massachusetts Lowell		   View Document

Study of the Effect of Short Chain Branch Length on Degraded Bimodal HDPE

Speaker TBA, Organization TBA		   View Document

Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastics from Starch Derived from Potato Peel Waste for Sustainable Packaging Applications

Stephie Dion, National Advanced School of Public Works		   Not Part of Proceedings

Thermally Conductive Potting materials with Ultra-High Alumina loading

Udayan Jayant Dabke, University of Akron		   Not Part of Proceedings

Ultra-Tough Polylactic Acid/Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate-Carbon Nanotube Biocomposites: Novel Phase-Separated Segregated Morphology

Speaker TBA, Organization TBA		   Not Part of Proceedings

Understanding The Combined Effect of Sc-CO2 and The Carbon Additives on The Mechanical Performance of Extruded Polystyrene Carbon Composite Foam

Apurv Gaidhani, University of Western Ontario		   View Document

Utilization of Extensional Mixing Elements to Improve Dispersion of CO2-derived Microalgae in Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate)

Speaker TBA, Organization TBA		   Not Part of Proceedings

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