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CURRICULUM VITAE/ RESUME
Ronald Philip D'Amelia United States Citizen
1 Fox Place Date of Birth: December 1, 1942
Hicksville, New York 11801 Telephone: 516-822-2820
email: Ronald.p.damelia@hofstra.edu Cell # 516-521-7876
email: rdamelia@verizon.net or rdamelia42@gmail.com
Personal: Married January 1966, 4 Children, 9 Grandchildren
Excellent Health, 5'7", 183 lbs.
Extraordinary Eucharistic Minster of Holy Communion since April 14th, 2018 inducted July 15, 2018
Education: Graduate School
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Degree: PhD, Major: Physical/Polymer Chemistry
Date: June 1978
Doctoral Thesis Research: The Synthesis and Physical Characterization of Modified Silicone
Polymers
Principal Advisor: Dr. Frederick A. Bettelheim
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Degree: M.S., Major: Chemistry
Date: June 1967
Masters Thesis Research: Polysiloxane-s-Triazinyl Ethers; Synthesis and Properties
College
City College of New York, NY, NY
Degree: B.S., Major: Chemistry
Date: February 1965
Professional Adjunct Full Professor of Chemistry & Emeritus Faculty Advisor to the Student Members of the ACS,
Experience Hofstra University, Chemistry Dept. July 2007 to Present
Adjunct Associate Professor of Chemistry, Hofstra University Chemistry Dept - Jan 1994 to
July 2007
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Nassau Community College Chemistry Dept.- June 97 to 2009
Sr. Principal Scientist - Polymer Research, Kraft/Nabisco Inc, Corporate Technology
Research and Development, May 1993 to July 31, 2001 - Retired
Principal Scientist - Polymer Research, Nabisco Foods Group, Corporate Technology–Research
and Development, March 1987 to May 1993.
Director - Polymer Group - Nabisco Brands - Research and Development, January 1985 to
March 1987.
Senior Research Specialist - Physical Polymer Chemistry & Gum Base Development, Life
Savers Inc., R&D, December 1981 to December 1984.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adelphi University Chemistry Dept, September 1985 to May 1988.
Guest Lecturer at Hofstra and Adelphi Universities, 1980-1984. Lectured on "The Synthesis
and Properties of Polymers".
Senior Professional Chemist - Physical/Polymer Chemistry, Life Savers Inc. R&D, December
1977 to November 1981.
Physical/Polymer Chemist - Life Savers Inc. R&D, July 1971 to November 1977.
Officer, U.S. Army Chemical Corps, Ft. McClellan, AL, Active Duty, April 1971 to July 1971.
Senior Teaching Fellow, Adelphi University, Chemistry Department - General Chemistry
Instructor, September 1970 to February 1971.
Instructor (Part Time), State University of Farmingdale, September 1969 to January 1970.
Honors & Awards: E. Emmet Reid Teaching & Research Award at MARM 2016 (June 10, 2016)
Selected as Fellow of the ACS July 28, 2011
Nabisco Dual Ladder Leadership Award - July 17, 2001
Kraft ABCD (Above & Beyond Call of Duty) Award - June 28, 2001
Kraft General Foods Patent Recognition Award – Mar 16, 2001
Nabisco EVP – R&D Technical Excellence Award 2000
Long Island Business 2nd Annual (CY2000) Innovator of the Year Award
Life Savers Company OWARD – June 23, 2000
Life Savers Vice-Presidents 99 Award for Technical Excellence
1999 Nabisco Superior Technical and Scientific Achievement Award
Nabisco DL Re-certification Award as a Sr. Principal Scientist – June 10, 1998
1998 New York ACS Section Outstanding Service Award
Recipient of the 1994 NBI Salute to Excellence Award
Recipient of the Sr. Principal Scientist Award (93)
Recipient of the 1993 NFG Salute to Excellence Award
Recipient of the 1988 NBI Outstanding Contribution Award
Recipient of the 87 thru 96 NBI Patent Recognition Awards.
Recipient of the Principal Scientist Award (87)
Senior Teaching Fellowship Adelphi University 1970-71
Professional
Organizations: Active Memberships
American Chemical Society (ACS)
ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry
ACS Division of Chemical Education
N.Y. Section ACS - Long Island Subsection
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Institute of Chemists (AIC)- Fellow
IUPAC Affiliate Member
Institute of Food Technologist (IFT)
ACS Activities
Member of the National ACS Committee on Ethics (2017-to- present)
Consultant for the 2016 MARM Organizing/Planning Committee (2014-2016)
Member of National ACS Fellows Selection Committee 2012-2014
Member of the National ACS Committee of Community Activities (CCA) and its subcommittee of
Product Development & Promotion (PDP) Feb 2009 to 2016
Leader for the 2014 NCW Theme Team on Candy (2011-2014)
Member of 2013 NCW Theme Team on Energy (2010-2013)
Member of 2012 CCED Theme Team on Recycling
Member 2011 IYC third quarter theme team on Materials
Judge for CCA NCW Chemluminary Awards 2010-to- 2016
Chair of the N.Y. ACS Councilors Coordinating Committee 1997-Present
Co-chair N.Y. ACS Long Range Planning Committee 1991 – Present
N. Y. ACS Bylaws Committee 1997 - Present
N.Y. ACS Audit Committee 94 - Present
Chairperson for N.Y. ACS Congressional Science Councilors, 92-94
Chairperson of the MARM 2008 Career Service Committee and member of the MARM 2008
Executive Committee
Finance Chairperson for MARM 97 and 93
N.Y. ACS Delegate to the EAS 94- 2001 & 89-92
N.Y. ACS Councilor 02-17, 93-98, 89-91
Member, National ACS Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs (CEPA) 02-08
Member, National ACS Council Standing Committee on Meetings and Expositions
(M&E) 1993-98; 1990-91
Chairman of the National M&E Exposition Subcommittee 96-98. Member of the Regional
Subcommittee of M&E 94-97
New York Local Section Alternate Councilor 1999-2001; 91-93; 1985-88
Member NYS Chem. 1984 Planning Committee
Chairman Long Island ACS Subsection 1984, Chairman Elect 1983
Chairman, Membership Committee, LI ACS Subsection 1981, 1982
Member NY Section Membership Committee, 1980 and 1981.
Co-Author of NY Section's Pamphlet on "Reasons for Being an ACS Member", 1981.
Other Activities:
Science Judge for the American Institute of Science and Technology, City of N.Y. Science Fair,
1980-1995.
Served on Council of Judges, 1982-1985.
President of Adelphi Chemistry Association, 1983-1984.
Member of Assemblyman Fred Parola's Scientific Advisory Committee, 1984-1985.
Military: Rank: COL, United States Army Reserve, Branch: Chemical Corp.
Present Status: Retired Reserves
Final Clearance: Top Secret/w sensitive.
Education:
Completed DA Inspector General (IG) course (Jan 21-Feb 1, 1990).
Completed DOD course on "Enable" (June 27-July 1, 1988).
Completed Internal Review Training Course FUSA (2-7 Dec. 1984).
Completed Intermediate Auditors Course by USAAA (February 1985).
Completed Command and General Staff College (1980).
Completed Chemical Advanced Course (1976).
Completed Chemical Officers Basic Course (1971).
Awards and Honors:
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf
Army Commendation Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1st Device
National Defense Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with 3rd Device
Army Service Ribbon
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (2X)
Membership Organization:
Army Reserve Command Association
Publications: See attached Bibliography
References: Available on Request
LIST OF STUDENTS
Below is a list of students that I have had the privilege of either personally mentoring or supervising a
research project or have provided guidance with regard to Chemistry and their future endeavors
Undergraduate Research Students Mentored/Supervised
1. Vincent Stracuzzi 6. Thomas Franks 11. Sara Giris
2. Christina King 7. John Lapczynski 12. Gabrielle Cabrera (2016-17)
3. Jaksha C. Tomic 8. Lee Honig 13. Brett Johnson (2016-17)
4. Stephanie Pollut 9. Jayni Shumila 14. Sunaldeep Singh (2018 -19)
5. Samantha Gentile 10. Eva Rotman 15. Joseph Mancuso (2018-2020)
High School Students Mentored/Supervised
1. Robert G. Peters 4. Lawrence Cheng
2. Wayne Simonetti 5. Daniel Clark
3. Stephanie Chiang 6. Kyle O’Neil
Other Students that I Mentored or Provided Career Guidance
1. Jessica Luis 5. Alexander Bleich
2. Jennifer Camarda 6. Joanna Smith
3. Allison Haigney 7. Rebecca Sager
4. Cindy Schmelkin 8. Alexandra Reinert
COURSES TAUGHT AT HOFSTRA SINCE MY INITIAL APPOINTMENT
1. Chemistry 3A- General and Inorganic Chemistry Lecture
2. Chemistry 4A- General and Inorganic Chemistry Lecture
3. Chemistry 3B- General and Inorganic Laboratory
4. Chemistry 4B- General and Inorganic Laboratory
5. Chemistry 131B - First Semester Organic Chemistry Laboratory
6. Chemistry 132B – Second Semester Organic Chemistry Laboratory
7. Chemistry 137 - Organic Chemistry: Synthesis & Characterization
8. Chemistry 151 – Undergraduate Research
9. Chemistry 152 – Undergraduate Research
10. Honors HUHC 020F –
“The Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things: Polymers and Plastics”
Ronald P. D'Amelia
Bibliography
June 03, 2019
A. Patents
D’Amelia, R.P., Scheibach, S. et.al. Patent # 6,511,679 issued Jan 28, 2003- Breath Freshening
Comestible Product and Method of Controlling Breath Malodor –CIP of US Patent.
Assignee Hershey Foods
D’Amelia, R.P., Scheinbach, S. et.al. Patent # 6,280,769 issued Aug 28,2001 – Breath Freshening
Comestible Product and Method of Controlling Breath Malodor-CIP of US patent. Assignee
Hershey Foods. Inulin patent
D’Amelia, R.P., Homcy, J., Deputla, R., Panhorst, D., Bell, J., Hopkins, W., Patent # 6,030,605 issued
Feb 29, 2000 - Breath Freshening Compositions and Methods using them – Commercialized and Trade
Marked as Neutrazin
Akkaway, D., Deming, D., Klemann, L., Menijvar, J., D’Amelia, RP, et.al. Patent # 5,976,598 – issued
Nov 2, 1999 – Physically Coated Cellulose as Low Calorie Flour Replacements
Wheeler, E.L., D’Amelia, R.P., et. al. Patent # 5,662,953 issued Sept 2, 1997 – Reduced Calorie
Triglyceride Mixtures – A Method for Reducing Calories
Wheeler, E.L., D’Amelia, R.P., et. al. Patent # 5,565,232 issued Oct 15, 1996 - Reduced Calorie
Triglyceride Mixtures - Chocolate Compounds.
Wheeler, E.L., D’Amelia, R.P., et. al., Patent # 5,552, 174 issued Sept 3, 1996. Reduced Calorie
Triglyceride Mixtures - Reduced calorie liquid oil compositions.
D’Amelia, R.P., Cea, T.R., Beam, J.E., White, R.A., Patent # 5,458,891, issued Oct 17,
1995. Chewing Gum containing Flavorant Adsorbed in Cross Linked Elastomeric Polymer.
Wheeler, E.L., D’Amelia, R.P., et. al., Patent # 5,456,939, issued Oct 10, 1995.
Reduced Calorie Triglyceride Mixtures - Chocolate Confectionary Compositions.
Wheeler, E.L., D’Amelia, R.P. , et. al. Patent # 5,411,756, issued May 2, 1995. Reduced
Calorie Triglycerides Mixtures - Dairy Fat Compositions.
Wheeler, E. L., D’Amelia, R.P., et. al. Patent # 5,378,490, issued Jan 3, 1995. Reduced
Calorie Triglyceride Mixtures - Shortening Fat Compositions.
Wheeler, E., D'Amelia, R.P., Levielle, G.A., Otterburn, M.S., Klemann, L.P., Finley, J.W., Roden,
A., Pelloso, T., Given, P. Patent # 5,258,197, issued Nov 2, 1993. Reduced Calorie Triglyceride
Mixtures- Coatings.
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P.T., Janes, L., Scimone, A. Patent # 5,240,996, issued Aug 31, 1993 "Extended
Polyvinyl alcohol esters as low calorie fat mimetics".
Scimone, A., D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P.T. Patent Application Serial #07/525,143 filed 5/90. Polyesters as Fat
Replacements. NBI-703. Synthesis of fat mimetics having an ester backbone with either normal or reverse
fatty acid pendant groups.
Jacklin, P.T., D'Amelia, R.P., Finley, J.W., Klemann, L.P. Patent #5,124,166, issued June 3, 1992.
Carboxy/Carboxylate Disubstituted Esters as Edible Fat Mimetics. Synthesis of diacyl lactic acid/lactic acid
lactate esters that yeild low or no calories.
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P.T. Patent #5,115,017 issued May 19, 1992. Divisional of 07/312,618 filed Feb 17,
1989. Process part of the original Polyvinyl oleate patent 4,925,974.
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D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P., Ferrotti, M., Chantre, O., Reggio, R. Patent #4,968,511, Nov. 6, 1990. Subject
area: A one step/unit gum base chewing gum. Field of Invention: Relates to a chewing gum product made
with one masticatory polymeric gum base component and made in a one step mixing process.
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P. Patent #4,915,974. April 10, 1990. Subject Area: Polyvinly Oleate (PVOL) used
as a Polymeric Fat Replacement. Field of Invention: An edible fat low calorie product comprising an
unsaturated acid ester of Polyvinyl Alcohol.
Stroz, J.J., Bakal, A., D'Amelia, R.P. Patent #4,758,438. July 19, 1988. Subject Area: A Sweetner
Composition. Field of Invention: A sweetener composition consisting essentially of co-dried Thaumatin
and/or Monellin and acid Saccharin and designed for use as a non-caloric sweetner in comestibles such as
chewing gum.
D'Amelia, R.P., Weiss, G., Reggio, R., Wolf, S. Patent #4,656,039. April 7, 1987. Subject Area: Layered
chewing gum with moisture impervious to outer layer. Feidl of Invention: A chewing gum product comprising
at least one outer layer of gum base rich material which is essentially devoid of moisture sensitive components
and which encloses a solid core structure of moisture sensitive materials.
D'Amelia, R. P., White, R., Stroz, J. Patent #4,525,363, June 1985. Subject Area: Single Compatibilizing
Agents for Gum Base Elastomer-Resin Combination. Field of Invention: A chewing gum containing a new
homogenous gum base containing a single polymeric compatibilizer which is capable of properly plasticizing
both the resin and elastomeric components employed in chewing gum base.
DeTora, S., D'Amelia, R. P. Patent #4,459,311, July 10, 1984. Subject: Process for the preparation of gum
bases. Field of Invention: An improved process for continuously producing gum base having a hard elastomer
component. The process utilizes plasticizers to effectively functionalize gum base components.
D'Amelia, R. P., Reggio, R., Jewell, W., Stroz, J. Patent #4,378,374, March 29, 1983. Subject Area: Chewing
gum having improved softness and processability. Field of Invention relates to a chewing gum having
improved properties due to the presence of a novel fatty acid ester softening agent.
D'Amelia, R. P., Reggio, R., Friello, D. Patent #4,379,169, Apr. 5, 1983. Subject Area: New gum base and
chewing gum. Field of Invention: Relates to a novel chewing gum containing high levels of estergum resins,
providing excellent film forming properties to the gum base.
D'Amelia, R. P., Stroz, J., Kachikian, R. Patent # 4,452,820, June 5, 1984. Subject Area: New gum base and
chewing gum. Field of Invention relates to a novel non-stick chewing gum base containing properly plasticized
elastomer and resin plus a modifying support phase, and chewing gum containing such gum base and method
for preparing both.
Cherukuri, R., Friello, E., Ferrotti, M., Jewell, W., D'Amelia, R. P. Patent #4,352,822, October 5, 1982.
Subject Area: New chewing gum base. Field of Invention: Relates to a non tack, non-styrene-butadiene
elastomer type gum base and chewing gum containing the same.
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B. Publications & Presentations- (* signifies an Undergraduate student)
D’Amelia, R.P., * Mancuso, J., Nirode, W., Singh, S., article published entitled “Characterization and
Synthesis of Functionalized Polysilalkylene Siloxane Monomers by Hydrosilylation Reaction”, World Journal
of Organic Chemistry, vol 7, # 1, pp. 5-13, (2019).
D’Amelia, R.P., * Mancuso, J., Nirode, W. article published entitled “The Characterization of Poly n-vinyl
Pyrrolidone- Polyvinyl Acetate (PVP-PVAc) Copolymers and Blends by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and Elemental Analysis”, Journal of Polymer and
Biopolymer Physics Chemistry, vol 7, # 1, pp.1-9, (2019).
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W., *Singh, S., oral presentation entitled “Characterization and Synthesis of Hybrid
Polycarbosilane Monomers by Catalytic Hydrosilation Reaction” presented at the 67th Annual Undergraduate
Research Symposium (URS) May 4th, 2019 at CUNY Queens College.
D’Amelia, R.P., Huang, L, *Mancuso, J, oral presentation entitled “Quantitative Analysis of Ethylene Vinyl
Alcohol Copolymers and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone – Polyvinyl Acetate Copolymers and Blends by Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Elemental Analysis” presented at the 67th Annual Undergraduate
Research Symposium (URS) May 4th, 2019 at CUNY Queens College.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W., * Singh, S., a poster entitled, “Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized
Polysilalkylene Modified Siloxane Monomers by Hydrosilylation Reaction” at the 257th ACS national
meeting (April 2019) in Orlando FL, undergraduate research poster session-Organic Chemistry section.
D’Amelia, R.P., Huang, L.* Mancuso, J. a poster entitled, “Quantitative Analysis of Polyvinyl alcohol-
Polyethylene (PVOH-PE) copolymers and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone-Polyvinyl Acetate (PVP- PVAc) copolymers
and Blends using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Elemental Analysis” at the 257th ACS national
meeting (April 2019) in Orlando FL, undergraduate research poster session on Chemical Education –
Analytical Chemistry section.
D’Amelia, R.P., * Mancuso, J., Wachter N. article published entitled “Application of Quantitative Proton
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for the Compositional Analysis of Short Chain Fatty Acid Benzyl
Ester Mixtures”, World Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 7, #3, pp. 189-195, (2019).
D’Amelia, R.P., Huang, L., * Mancuso, J. article published entitled “Quantitative Analysis of
Polyvinyl Alcohol-Polyethylene (PVOH-PE) Copolymers and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone-Polyvinyl Acetate
(PVP-PVAc) Copolymers and Blends using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental
Analysis (EA)”, World Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 7, #1, pp. 1-11, (2019).
D’Amelia,R.P. poster entitled “ Integrating Polymer Chemistry in the Undergraduate Chemistry Department at
Hofstra University” presented at the 255th ACS National meeting in New Orleans LA, at the division of
Polymer Chemistry on March 20, 2018
D’Amelia,R.P., * Cabrera,G., Huang,L., Nirode, F., W., article published entitled “ Catalyzed Interesterification
of Mixed Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols as a Potential Dietary Food Lipid Source:
Synthesis and Characterization”, American Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol.5, # 6, pp 228-232,
October 2017
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D’Amelia, R. P., article entitled “Caught between a Rock and Hard Place: Rocks, Minerals,
And Gemstones”, Celebrating Chemistry NCW edition, October 2017.
D’Amelia, R. P. article entitled “The Many Faces of Limestone/Calcium Carbonate”, Celebrating Chemistry
NCW edition October 2017.
D’Amelia, R.P., * Johnston, B., Mazumder, S., a poster entitled, “Application of Differential Scanning
Calorimetry in an Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course: Development of a Binary Phase Diagram of
Cis/Trans-1, 2-Dibenzoylethylene” presented at the 254th ACS national meeting (Aug 2017) in Washington
DC, undergraduate research poster session on Chemical Education – Organic Chemistry section.
D’Amelia, R.P.,*Cabrera G., Nirode, W., Huang, L., oral presentation entitled “Synthesis and Characterization
of Mixed Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols” presented at the 65th Annual Undergraduate
Research Symposium (URS) May 6th, 2017 at Fordham University.
D’Amelia, R., P., Oral presentation on April 26, 2017 to the Nassau Community College Chemistry club titled
“Application of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental Analysis (EA) for the
Quantitative Analysis of PolyvinylAcetate (PVAc) in Blends and Copolymers with Polyethylene (PE) and Poly
n-Vinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP)”
D’Amelia, R.P.,*Cabrera G., Nirode, W., Huang, L., a poster entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of ixed
Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols” presented at the 253rd ACS national meeting (April17)
in San Francisco, undergraduate research poster session on Chemical Education – Organic Chemistry section.
D’Amelia, R. P., Johnston, B., Mazumder, S., article published entitled” Application of Differential Scanning
Calorimetry in an Organic Chemistry Course: Development of a Binary Phase Diagram of
Cis/Trans-1, 2-Dibenzoylethylene” World Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 5, # 2, pp 46-52, March 2017.
D’Amelia, R.P., Huang, L., Nirode, W.F., Gentile, S., article published entitled “Quantitative Analysis of
Copolymers and Blends of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) using Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental Analysis (EA)”, World Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 4,
# 2, pp. 25-31, (2016).
D’Amelia, R.P., Huang, L. Nirode, W.F., Girgis, S., Cabrera, G, poster entitled: “Synthesis
and Characterization of Mixed Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols” presented
at the 2016 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) Aug 3, at the University
of Northern Colorado.
D’Amelia*, R.P., Huang, L., Nirode, W.F., Gentile, S. oral presentation entitled “Quantitative
Analysis of Blends & Copolymers of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) using Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental Analysis (EA), presented at the 2016 Middle Atlantic Regional
Meeting (MARM) of the ACS, Polymer Chemistry Symposium on the Undergraduate Teaching
and Research of Polymer Science. June 11, 2016 at the College of Mt. St. Vincent.
D’Amelia, R.P., Giris, S., Cabrera G., Nirode, W., Oral presentation entitled
“Catalyzed Interesterification of Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols:
Synthesis & Characterization” presented at the 64th Annual Undergraduate Research
Symposium (URS) May 7th 2016 at Lehman College-CUNY.
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D’Amelia, R.P., Giris, S., Nirode, W.F., poster entitled “Catalyzed Interesterification of Short and
Medium Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols: Synthesis & Characterization” presented at the 251st
ACS National meeting (Mar 2016) in San Diego at the undergraduate research poster
Session on Chemical Education – Organic Chemistry section.
D’Amelia, R.P. article entitled “Food Colors” Celebrating Chemistry NCW edition October 2015.
D’Amelia, R. P., Huang, L., Nirode, W. F., Rotman, E., Shumila, J., Wachter, N. M., article entitled
“Application of 1H-NMR for the Quantitative Analysis of Short Chain Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
Mixtures: An Undergraduate Instrumental Analysis Experiment” World Journal of Chemical Education,
3(2), 46-50, (2015).
D’Amelia, R.P., Tomic, J.C., Nirode, W.F., article entitled “The Determination of the Solubility
Parameter ( δ) and the Mark-Houwink Constants (K & α) of Food Grade Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc)”,
Journal of Polymer and Biopolymer Physics Chemistry, vol. 2, # 4, pp. 67-72, (2014).
D’Amelia, R.P., Bleich, A.E., Honig, L., Nirode, W.F., article entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of
Mixed Short Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerols as a Potential Dietary Food Lipid Source” American
Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol. 2, #6, pp175-178, (2014).
D’Amelia, R.P., Yokley, R., article entitled “The Fudge Factor – Crystal Chemistry” Celebrating Chemistry
NCW edition October 2014.
D’Amelia, R.P., Yokley, R., article entitled “Hard Candy – A Glass Act” Celebrating Chemistry NCW
edition October 2014.
D’Amelia, R.P., D’Amelia, M. P., article entitled “The Sweetest Story Ever Told on a Field of Sweet
Dreams” Celebrating Chemistry NCW edition October 2014.
D’Amelia, R.P., article entitled “Chew on This! – The Chemistry of Chewing Gum – A Sticky Solution”
Celebrating Chemistry NCW edition October 2014.
D’Amelia, R.P., Duerst, M., article entitled “Candy – Feel Good Chemistry” Celebrating Chemistry NCW
edition October 2014.
D’Amelia, R.P., Gentile, S. A poster entitled “Quantitative Analysis of Blends and Copolymers of Polyvinyl
Acetate (PVAc) using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental Analysis (EA),
presented at the 248th ACS national meeting (Aug 2014) in San Francisco, undergraduate research poster
Session on Chemical Education – Analytical Chemistry section.
D’Amelia, R.P., Gentile, S. Oral presentation entitled “Application of Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental Analysis (EA) for the Quantitative Analysis of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc)
in Blends and Copolymers with Polyethylene (PE) and Poly N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP)” presented at the 62nd
Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) May 3rd 2014 at St Johns’ University.
D’Amelia, R.P., Chiang, S., Pollut, S., Nirode, F.W., article entitled” Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry
Experiment: The Determination of Formation Constants for Acetate and Mono- and Dichloroacetate Salts of
Primary, Secondary, and tertiary Methyl- and Ethylamines” J. Chem. Education 91, (7) pp1070-1072, May 2014
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D’Amelia, R.P., Duerst, M., article entitled “ BioMass → BioFuels → BioPower: BioMass into
BioEnergy” Celebrating Chemistry NCW edition October 2013.
D’Amelia, R.P. article entitled “Powering America with Safe Nuclear Energy” Celebrating Chemistry
NCW edition October 2013
D’Amelia, R.P, Huang, L., Wachter, M.N., Shumila, J., oral presentation entitled “Application of 1HNMR
for the Quantitative Analysis of Short Chain Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Mixtures” presented at the 61st Annual
Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) April 27, 2013 at the City College of N.Y.
D’Amelia, R.P, Huang, L., Wachter, M.N., Shumila, J., a poster presentation at the 245th ACS national
meeting (April ’13) in New Orleans, Undergraduate research poster session entitled “Quantitative Analysis
of Short Chain Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Mixtures using Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
(NMR).
D’Amelia, R.P. article entitled “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (R3) “, Celebrating Chemistry CCED edition
April 22, 2012.
D’Amelia, R.P., Clark, D., Nirode, W., article entitled” An Undergraduate Experiment using Differential
Scanning Calorimetry: A Study of the Thermal Properties of a Binary Eutectic Alloy of Tin and Lead” Web
published Dec, 22, 2011. Hard copy in the J. of Chemical Education Vol. 89, #4, pp 548-551, April 2012.
D’Amelia, R.P. article entitled “Plastics, Bioplastics, & Recycling” Celebrating Chemistry- Living in a
Materials World, 3rd quarter (2011) IYC Wed edition of Celebrating Chemistry on Materials.
D’Amelia,R.P. article entitled “Polylactic Acid (PLA)”- The Biodegradable Plastic” Celebrating Chemistry-
Living in a Materials World, 3rd quarter (2011) IYC Web edition of Celebrating Chemistry on Materials.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W. F., Honig, L.E., Bleich, A. poster entitled “Catalyzed Interesterification of
Short Chain Fatty Acid Triacylglycerides”, presented at the 2011 EAS symposium, Somerset NJ, poster
presented at the Separations: Gas Chromatography Applications and Advancements, 11/15/2011.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W. F., Honig, L.E., Bleich, A. poster entitled “ Interesterification of
Triacylglycerols containing Short Chain Fatty Acids: Synthesis & Characterization”, presented at the 242nd
ACS national meeting (Aug 2011) in Denver, undergraduate research poster session – Chemical Education
Chemistry session.
Fahrenholtz, S., D’Amelia, R.P., oral presentation “How to Enjoy Yourself while Making Money and
Helping Others” 241st ACS national meeting in Anaheim, PROF session on Aging: A Trend & an
Opportunity for ACS Mar 27, 2011.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Chiang, S., Pollut, S., poster entitled “The Formation & Hydrolysis of
Organic Salts of Amines and Carboxylic Acids” presented at the 238th ACS national meeting (Aug 2009)
in Washington DC, undergraduate research poster session Chemical Education – Analytical Chemistry.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Stracussi, V. article entitled “Introduction of Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC) in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of Heat Capacity of Metals
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and Demonstration of Law of Dulong and Petit”, Journal of Chemical Education, Vol 85, #1, pp 109-111,
January 2008.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T. article entitled “Introduction of Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC) in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of Thermal Properties of
Organic Hydrocarbons”, Journal of Chemical Education, Vol 84, #3, pp 453-455, March 2007.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T., article entitled “Introduction of Differential Scanning
Calorimetry in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of Molar Mass by Freezing
Point Depression” published in the J. of Chemical Education, Vol. 83, # 10, pp 1537-1540, Oct 2006.
. D’Amelia, R.P., Clark, Daniel, poster presentation entitled “ A Study of the Thermal Properties of a
Binary/Eutectic Alloy of In/Sn using a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)”, presented
at the Research Poster Session XII held on Oct 21, 2006 at St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn NY.
This poster received an Honorable mention award.
D’Amelia, R.P., Stracuzzi, V., Nirode, W.F. poster presentation on Sept 11, 2006 at the ACS
national meeting in San Francisco, undergraduate research poster session: Chemical Education,
entitled” Introduction of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) in a General Chemistry
Laboratory Course: Determination of Specific Heat and Demonstration of the Law of Dulong and Petit”.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T., poster presentation on June 6, 2006 at ACS Middle Atlantic
Regional Meeting (MARM), analytical research poster session held in Hershey, PA. The title of the
poster “Determination of Thermal Properties of Organic Hydrocarbons using Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC)”
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Stracuzzi, V., oral presentation on the “Determination of Specific Heat
and Demonstration of the Law of Dulong and Petit using Differential Scanning Calorimetry” at the 54th
Annual NY ACS Undergraduate Research Symposium held at St. Johns University on April 29, 2006.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T. oral presentation on the “Introduction of Differential Scanning
Calorimetry in a General Chemistry Course: Determination of Thermal Properties of Organic
Hydrocarbons” at the 54th Annual NY ACS Undergraduate Research Symposium held at St. John’s
University on April 29, 2006.
Invited speaker at the ACS Symposium on “New Career Success Stories Beyond 45: Diverse Paths.
Oral presentation topic “College Teaching as a Second Career”. Presented at the ACS national meeting
in Georgia, Mar 27, 2006.
D’Amelia, R.P., and Clark, Daniel, poster presentation on Mar 26, 2006 at national ACS meeting in
Atlanta. Undergraduate Research Poster session: Polymer Chemistry, Title” External Plasticization of
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc): A Study of Thermal Properties”
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T. poster presentation entitled” Determination of Thermal
Properties using DSC in a General Chemistry Laboratory” presented at the Eastern Analytical
Symposium (EAS) on Nov 16, 2005, Somerset NJ.
D’Amelia, R.P., Clark, Daniel, poster presentation on “External Plastization of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc)
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A Study of Thermal Properties”, at the Research Poster Session XI held on Oct 29, 2005 at St. Joseph’s
College, Brooklyn NY. This poster received an Honorable Mention Award.
D’Amelia, R.P., Simonetti, Wayne, poster presentation on “The Assembly of a Triple Detector Size
Exclusion Chromatograph (SEC) for the Determination of the Molecular Weight Profile of Polyvinyl
Acetate (PVAc)”, at the Research Poster Session XI held on Oct 29, 2005 at St. Joseph’s College,
Brooklyn NY. This poster received the First Place winner Award.
D’Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T. poster presentation on Aug 29, 2005 at the ACS national
meeting in Wash D.C. undergraduate research poster session: Chemical Education, title” Introduction of
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) in a General Chemistry Laboratory Course: Determination of
Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression”
D’Amelia, R.P., Peters, Robert, poster presentation on Aug 29, 2005 at the national ACS meeting in
Wash. DC, undergraduate research poster session: Polymer Chemistry, title “ Study of the Bulk
Viscosity Properties of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc)”
D'Amelia, R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T., poster presentation on May 23, 2005 at the
ACS Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM) undergraduate research poster session held at Rutgers
University. The title of the poster was " Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) in a General
Chemistry Laboratory Course". This poster was the winner of the Jean Durana Award for the Overall Best
Poster for MARM 95.
D'Amelia. R.P., Nirode, W.F., Franks, T., oral presentation on the " Determination of Molar Mass by
Freezing Point Depression using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at the New York Chemistry
Students' Association 53rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Stony Brook University
on May 7, 2005.
D'Amelia, R.P., Cheng, Lawrence, poster entitled "The Molecular Weight Characterization of Polyvinyl
Acetate (PVAc) using Multi-Angle Laser Light Scattering (MALLS)", presented at the ACS national
Meeting in San Diego, Division of Chemical Education undergraduate research poster session : Polymer
Chemistry on March 14, 2005.
D’Amelia, R.P., Peters, Robert, poster entitled “ A Study of the Bulk Viscosity Properties of Polyvinyl
Acetate”, presented at the Research Poster session X held on October 23, 2004 at St. Joseph’s College.
D’Amelia, R.P., Cheng, Lawrence, poster entitled “The Molecular Weight Characterization of Polyvinyl
Acetate (PVAc) using Multi-Angle Laser Light Scattering (MALLS)” presented at the Research Poster
session X held on October 23, 2004 at St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn NY.
Organized a symposium on “Secondary Science Teaching as a Second Career: Why and How” for the
228th ACS national meeting in Phil Aug 23, 2004.
D’Amelia, R.P., , Tomic, J., poster presentation on “ The Characterization of the Polymeric Properties of
Food Grade Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc)” at the ACS National Meeting in NYC Sept 8th 2003. Presented
at the Undergraduate Research Poster Session –Polymer Chemistry.
D’Amelia, R.P., Tomic, J, oral presentation on “ The Determination of the Molecular and Thermal
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Properties of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) Resin” at the 51st Annual NY ACS Undergraduate Research
Symposium held at LI University on May 3rd 2003.
D’Amelia, R.P., Tomic, J, oral presentation on the, “Determination of the Solubility
Parameter of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAC)” at the 50th Annual NY ACS Undergraduate Research
Symposium held at Hofstra University on May 4th 2002
Scheibach, S., Wei, G., Wu, CD., Aji, K. D’Amelia, R.P., Poster presentation at the 30th Annual
Meeting and Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research , Mar 8, 2001 entitled “ Effects of Zinc Salts on Oral Pathogens and Oral Malodor”
D’Amelia, R.P., Kumiega , article entitled “More Accurate Analysis of Polymer Properties Helps
Improve Chewing Gum” published in Scientific Computing and Instrumentation, Sept 99, pages 23-25
D’Amelia, R.P., Kumiega, S., article entitled “ Polymer Analysis to Improve Chewing Gum”, published
in Food Product Design, Aug 2000.
D’Amelia, R.P., Homcy, J., Deptula, R., Hopkins, W., Poster presentation at the Nabisco
Technology Showcase on the “ Development of a Novel Breath Control Composition,
Sept 29,1995.
Klemann, L., Aji, K., Boldt, G., Chrysam, M., D’Amelia, R.P., et al, Oral presentation on
the “The Chemistry of Reduced Calorie Triglycerides. Presented at the AOCS National
Meeting in San Antonio, TX, May 8,1995.
D’Amelia, R.P. Oral presentation at the Nabisco SALATRIM Science Symposium on the
“Chemistry of SALATRIM” Aug 11, 1994
D’Amelia, R.P., Homcy, J., Klemann, L., Poster presentation at the Nabisco SALATRIM
Science Symposium on the “Interesterification of Triacylglycerols containing Short Chain Fatty Acids:
Synthesis and Characterization, Aug 11, 1994.
D’Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P., Klemann, L., and Ferentz, J., Poster presentation at the Nabisco
SALATRIM Science Symposium on “The Use of Vacuum Wiped-Filmed Still Distillation to Fractionate
SALATRIM”, Aug 11,1994.
Klemann, L., Aji, K., Chrysam, M., D'Amelia, R.P., et al. article entitled " The Random Nature of
Triacylglycerols Produced by the Catalyzed Interesterification of Short and Long Chain Fatty Acid
Triglycerides " J of Ag and Food Vol 42 #2, Feb 1994 pp442-446.
Hayes,J., Pence,D., D'Amelia,R.P., Scheinbach,S.,et al, article entitled."A Review of Triacylglycerol
Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism with Respect to SALATRIM Triacylglycerols” J of Ag and Food
Vol 42 #2 Feb 1994 pp 474-483.
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P., Chantre, O., Ferrotti, M., Panhorst, P. oral presentation on the " Masticatory
Food Polymers: A Study of Polymeric Properties " 27th ACS Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting, Hofstra
University, June 2-4,1992.
D'Amelia,R.P. " Industrial Chemistry " Presented to the Junior class at Kellenberg Memorial High School.
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May 7,1992.
D'Amelia,R.P. " Careers in Chemistry " Presented to the 7th and 8th grade classes at the Hicksville Middle
School. May 25,1991.
D'Amelia,R.P., Jacklin,P. " The Dilute Solution Viscosity of Polymers using a Differential Viscometer"
Presented at the ACS National meeting in Boston - April,'90.
D'Amelia,R.P. " The Molecular Weight Characterization of Food Polymers using Gel Permeation
Chromatography (GPC). Presented at the RJR - Nabisco Science Forum, Winston - Salem N.C. Nov
15-17,1988.
D'Amelia,R.P., Jacklin,P., Noll,G., Conti,C. " A Study of the Polymeric Properties of Polyvinyl Acetate –
A Masticatory Food Polymer". Presented at the RJR - Nabisco Science Forum, Winston - Salem,N.C. Nov
15-17,1988.
D'Amelia,R.P. " Chemistry in the Food Industry ". Presented to the 7th grade science class at Morris Plains
Borough School. Oct 26,88
D'Amelia,R.P., Jacklin,P. " The Physical Characterization of the Macromolecular,Thermal, and Mechanical
Properties of PVAC Resin". Presented at the 27th Annual Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), NYC,Oct
2-7,88
D'Amelia,R.P., Jacklin,P., Noll,G., Conti,C." Polymeric Properties of PVAC - A Masticatory Polymer".
Presented at the 18th Northeast Regional meeting of the ACS, University of Maine, July 31 - Aug 3,88.
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P. "The Thermal Behavior of Butylated Hydroxanisole (BHA)". Presented at the
26th Annual Eastern Analytical Symposium, NYC. September 13-18, 1987.
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacklin, P. "A Study of the Intrinsic Viscosity of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc)". Presented at the
16th Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, SUNY at Binghamton, NY June 22-25,
1986.
Hussein, M.M., D'Amelia, R.P., Manz, A., Jacin, H., Chen, W., article entitled "Determination of Reactivity of
Aspartame with Flavor Aldehydes by Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and GPC". Journal of Food Science 49,
pp. 520-524 (1984).
D'Amelia, R.P. A collection of papers on the Analysis of Oligomeric and Polymeric Polyvinyl Acetate Resins,
Squibb-LSI professional paper 81-10A (1981).
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacin, H., Chantre', O. "Analysis of Competitor Products. An Empirical Analytic Approach",
technical report, LSI-80-8A (1980).
D'Amelia, R.P. "Thermal Analysis and Specific Heat Properties of Chewing Gum", technical report,
LSI-79-1A (1979).
D'Amelia, R.P. "Modified Silicones. Synthesis and Characterization:. Ph.D Thesis, Adelphi University
(1978).
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D'Amelia, R.P., Hopkins, E. "Characterization of the Physical and Thermal Properties of Hydrocarbon and
Ester Types Waxes and Blends", technical report, LSI-78-3 (1978).
D'Amelia, R.P. "All About Solutions". Chemistry, Vol. 50, No. 9 (1977).
D'Amelia, R.P., Jacin, H. article entitled "Characterization of Low Molecular Weight Polyvinyl Acetate". Ind.
Eng. Chem. Prod. Res. and Dev., Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 303-307 (1976).
D'Amelia, R.P. "Physical Properties of Gum Base: Gum Base Cooling, Continuous Processing and Apparent
Viscosity". Dobbs-LSI research paper 76D (1976).
Bettelheim, F.A., D'Amelia, R.P. article entitled "Polysiloxane-s-Triazinyl Ethers, Journal of Poly. Sci., Part C,
#23, pp. 409-417 (1968)
D'Amelia, R.P. "Polysiloxane-s-Triazinyl Ethers: Synthesis and Properties". Masters Thesis, Adelphi
University (1967).
C. Other Publications The Sweetest Story Ever Told on a Field of Sweet Dreams, Marlene & Ronald D’Amelia, Copyright Aug 23,
2011, Certificate of Registration TXu1-771-957
“The Art of Chewing Gum” book in draft by D’Amelia, R.P. and Tarizzo, D.A. 2008
"Introduction to Food Polymer Chemistry". Handout.
Organizations and Functions Manual for the Polymer/Gum Base Research Group
Booklet on the Methods of Research and Analysis available in the Physical Polymer Chemistry and Gum Base
Laboratory.
"Polymer Chemistry Handbook: Overview, Principles, Practices."
In draft or concept form: a Monograph on "Polyvinyl Acetate" and "The Dilute Solution Glass Capillary
Viscometry of Macromolecules". "Polyvinyl Alkyl Esters". Primer on the experimental & theorectical
evaluation of Solubility Parameters.
Completed various sections of the TAG FAP/GRASP. Leading to GRAS petition for SALATRIM, BENEFAT
Technical report on the "Dilute Solution Viscosties of Masticatory Polymers Using a Differential Viscometer"
report #92-1.
Technical report on "The Use of Vacuum Wiped Film Distillation to Fractionate a Triacylglycerol TAG
Sample" D'Amelia-01.
Technical report on "The Laboratory Synthesis and Melting Profiles of Short and Medium Chain Structured
Glycerol Esters".
D) List of Reviews Performed
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1. Journal of Chemical Education
Application of thermal analysis in determining properties of herbaceous materials
Manuscript ID: ed-2017-00180n
Review requested on 07 July 2017:
Review submitted on 19 July 2017:
2.
Journal of Chemical Education
The use of a differential scanning calorimeter to study the homogeneous nucleation of ice
from micron-sized, aqueous ammonium sulfate particles
Manuscript ID: ed-2015-00663b
Review requested on 07 September 2015:
Review submitted on 15 September 2015:
3.
Journal of Chemical Education
Simply-Assembled DTA Device for the Teaching Laboratory of Tin-Lead Phase Diagram
Manuscript ID: ed-2015-00197x
Review requested on 02 April 2015:
Review submitted on 15 April 2015:
4.
Journal of Chemical Education
The Observation of Tin-Lead Alloys by Scanning Electron Microscopy: The Supplement and
Extension for a Conventional Physical Chemistry Experiment
Manuscript ID: ed-2014-00869d.R1
Review requested on 28 January 2015:
Review submitted on 29 January 2015:
5.
Journal of Chemical Education
The Observation of Tin-Lead Alloys by Scanning Electron Microscopy: The Supplement and
Extension for a Conventional Physical Chemistry Experiment
Manuscript ID: ed-2014-00869d
Review requested on 02 December 2014:
Review submitted on 09 December 2014:
6.
Journal of Chemical Education
Phase Diagram of Tin–Lead System by DTA – Inquiries on a Conventional Undergraduate
Experiment
Manuscript ID: ed-2014-00662u
Review requested on 11 September 2014:
Review submitted on 07 October 2014:
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7.
Journal of Chemical Education
An Integrated Approach to Thermal Analysis of Pharmaceutical
Solids
Manuscript ID: ed-2014-00640d
Review requested on 03 September 2014:
Review submitted on 09 September 2014:
8.
Journal of Chemical Education
An Advanced Undergraduate Polymer Science Laboratory Project: Multiple Melting
Phenomena in Semicrystalline Polymers Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Manuscript ID: ed-2010-00806m
Review requested on 31 August 2010:
Review submitted on 24 September 2010:
9.
Journal of Chemical Education
A Laboratory to Demonstrate the Effect of Thermal History on Semicrystalline Polymers
using Rapid Scanning Rate Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Manuscript ID: ed-2009-000377
Review requested on 02 March 2010:
Review submitted on 26 March 2010:
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