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Polymer Vol. 54, No. 2, 24 January 2013

Contents

POLYMER COMMUNICATIONS

Modification of side chain terminals of PEGylated molecular bottle brushesdA toolbar of molecular nanoobjects

pp 481–484

Lei Zou, Wen Zhu,Yongming Chen*, Fu Xi

Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry,Institute of Chemistry, The ChineseAcademy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China

Conjugated polymer mediated synthesis of nanoparticle clusters and core/shell nanoparticles pp 485–489

Ping Xua,b,**, Kuan Changa, Young Il Parkb, Bin Zhanga, Leilei Kanga, Yunchen Dua,Rashi S. Iyerc, Hsing-Lin Wangb,*

a

aDepartment of Chemistry, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinbC-PCS, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USAcB-7, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA

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Room-temperature organic ferromagnetism in the crystalline poly(3-hexylthiophene): Phenyl-C61-butyric acid methylester blend film

pp 490–494

Bin Yang, Zhengguo Xiao, Yongbo Yuan, Tanjore V. Jayaraman, Jeffrey E. Shield,Ralph Skomski, Jinsong Huang*

erials and Nanoscience,

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Nebraska Center for MatUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0656, USA

POLYMER PAPERS

Amphiphilic block copolymers with pendant thiol groups in side chains by RAFT polymerization

pp 495–504

Emin Hrsic, Iason Zografou, Bjoern Schulte,Andrij Pich, Helmut Keul*, Martin Möller*

Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry,RWTH Aachen and DWI an der RWTH Aachen e.V.,Forckenbeckstraße 50, D-52056 Aachen, Germany

Chemically oxidative polymerization of aromatic diamines: The first use of aluminium-triflate as a co-catalyst pp 505–512

Ismael Amer*, Desmond Austin Young

H

HH

HN

N

NH2N

N

N

N

N

NH2N

n

NH2

NH2

Al(OTf)3 + H2O

(NH4)2S2O8

100 oC 24 h

p-phenylenediamine Poly(p-phenylenediamine)

Focus Area, Chemical Resource Beneficiation,Catalysis and Synthesis Research Group,North-West University, Private Bag X6001,Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa

New copolyesters derived from terephthalic and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acids: A step forward in the development of pp 513–519

biobased polyesters

Andreia F. Sousaa,b,*, Marina Matosa, Carmen S.R. Freirea, Armando J.D. Silvestrea,Jorge F.J. Coelhob

ortugalMarrocos,

aCICECO and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, PbDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Pólo II, Pinhal de3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal

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Synthesis and self-assembly of polyimide/poly(dimethylsiloxane) brush triblock copolymers

pp 520–529

Andri Halima,b, Paul A. Gurra,b, Anton Blencoweb, Gary Bryantc, Sandra E. Kentisha,Greg G. Qiaoa,b,*

emical and Biomolecular

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aCooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, Department of ChEngineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australiab Polymer Science Group, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineerinUniversity of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australiac School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Utilization of N,N-diethyl-3,5-difluorobenzene sulfonamide to prepare functionalized poly(arylene ether)s pp 530–535

Ryan Selhorst, Eric Fossum*

Department of Chemistry, Wright State University,202 Oelman Hall, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway,Dayton, OH 45435, USA

Rechargeable antimicrobial coatings for poly(lactic acid) nonwoven fabrics pp 536–541

Idris Cerkeza, S.D. Worleya,*, R.M. Broughtonb, T.S. Huangc

49, USA36849, USA

aDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 368bDepartment of Polymer and Fiber Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, ALcDepartment of Poultry Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA

Increasing the oxidative stability of poly(dicyclopentadiene) aerogels by hydrogenation pp 542–547

Jeremy M. Lenhardta,*, Sung Ho Kima, Art J. Nelsona, Pooja Singhala,Theodore F. Baumanna, Joe H. Satcher, Jr.a,b

aChemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,Livermore, CA 94550, USAbNanoscale Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory,Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550, USA

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High-flux microfiltration filters based on electrospun polyvinylalcohol nanofibrous membranes

pp 548–556

Yang Liu, Ran Wang, Hongyang Ma, Benjamin S. Hsiao*, Benjamin Chu**

USA

Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400,

Preparation of microporous polyamide networks for carbon dioxide capture and nanofiltration pp 557–564

Huidong Qiana,b, Jifu Zhenga, Suobo Zhanga,*

istry,

aKey Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied ChemChinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, ChinabGraduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China

Synthesis and characterization of new poly(ethylene glycol)bisphosphonate vinylic monomer and non-fluorescent and pp 565–571

NIR-fluorescent bisphosphonate micrometer-sized particles

Eran Gluza, Dana M. Mizrahib, Shlomo Margela,*

a The Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Departmentof Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, IsraelbDepartment of Organic Chemistry, Israel Institute for Biological Research,Ness-Ziona 74100, Israel

Simple preparation of multi-branched poly(L-lactic acid) and its role as nucleating agent for poly(lactic acid) pp 572–582

Yupin Phuphuaka, Suwabun Chirachanchaia,b,c,*

12,

orn University,

0, Thailand

a The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Soi ChulaPhyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, ThailandbCenter for Petroleum and Petrochemicals, and Advanced Materials, ChulalongkBangkok 10330, ThailandcCenter of Innovative Nanotechnology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 1033

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Stereocomplex organized by chiral recognition between L- and D-enantiomers of poly(g-alkyl glutamate) with shortalkyl side chain

pp 583–588

Koichi Sakajiria,*, Junichi Nakadatea, Chu-Chun Yenb,**,Junji Watanabea,**

aDepartment of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Tokyo Instituteof Technology, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8552, JapanbDepartment of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China

Synthesis and characterization of high selective molecularly imprinted polymers for bisphenol A and 2,4- pp 589–595

dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by using supercritical fluid technology

Hun-Soo Byun*, Dong-Sun Yang, Sang-Ha Cho

y, Yeosu,

School of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National UniversitJeonnam 550-749, South Korea

Microporous polymelamine network for highly selective CO2 adsorption pp 596–600

Lei Liua, Pei-Zhou Lia, Liangliang Zhua, Ruqiang Zoub,**, Yanli Zhaoa,c,*

,

aDivision of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical andMathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link,Singapore 637371, SingaporebDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering,Peking University, Beijing 100871, Chinac School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore

Synthesis of highly refractive and transparent poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) based on 4,6-dichloropyrimidine pp 601–606

and 3,6-dichloropyridazine

Gang Zhanga, Hao-hao Renb, Dong-sheng Lia, Sheng-ru Longa,**, Jie Yanga,c,*

n University, Chengdu

065, PR Chinahengdu 610065, PR China

a Institute of Materials Science & Technology, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichua610064, PR ChinabCollege of Physical Science and Technology of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610c State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering (Sichuan University), C

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Synthesis and simultaneously enhanced photovoltaic property of poly[4,4,9,9-tetra(4-octyloxyphenyl)-2,7-indaceno[1,2-b:5,6-b0]dithiophene-alt-2,5-thieno[3,2-b]thiophene]

pp 607–613

Yangjun Xiaa,*, Yuanyuan Gaob, Yong Zhangc, Junfeng Tonga, Jianfeng Lia, Huijuan Lib,Dejia Chenb, Duowang Fana,*

y Education,

anzhou 730070, PR Chinaersity,

aKey Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Intelligent Control of MinistrLanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, PR ChinabCollege of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lc Institute of Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, South China Normal UnivGuangzhou 510631, PR China

Surfactant-free aqueous RAFT polymerization of styrene in the presence of CaCO3 particles pp 614–622

Chengxin Shanga, Jianxiong Xub, Xiaohui Wangb, Xu Zhangb,Wangqing Zhangb,*, Tianyong Zhanga,*

a School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University,Tianjin 300072, ChinabKey Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education,Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China

Synthesis and properties of new water-soluble aliphatic hyperbranched poly(amido acids) with high pH-dependent pp 623–630

photoluminescence

Shu-Fan Shiau, Tzong-Yuan Juang*, Hao-Wei Chou, Mong Liang*

wan

Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 60004, Tai

Synthesis, characterization and properties of novel linear poly(butylene fumarate) bearing reactive double bonds pp 631–638

Liuchun Zhenga, Zhaodong Wanga,b, Chuncheng Lia,*, Yaonan Xiaoa,Dong Zhanga, Guohu Guana, Wenxiang Zhua O

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ing Plastics,China

aBeijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of EngineerInstitute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing 100190, PRbGraduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China

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Preparation and characterization of long chain branched polypropylene mediated by different heteroaromatic ringderivatives

pp 639–651

Dong Wana,b, Li Maa,*, Haiping Xinga,b,Lu Wanga,b, Zhenjiang Zhanga,b,Jian Qiua, Guangchun Zhanga,b, Tao Tanga,*

a State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics andChemistry, Changchun Institute ofApplied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Changchun 130022, ChinabGraduate School of the Chinese Academy ofSciences, Beijing 100039, China

Fabrication of gold nanoparticles through autoreduction of chloroaurate ions by thermo- and pH-responsive amino pp 652–660

acid-based star-shaped copolymers

Youmei Baoa,b, Guorong Shena,b, Hewen Liuc, Yuesheng Lia,*

f Applied Chemistry,

hnology of China, Hefei

a State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute oChinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, ChinabGraduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun Branch, ChinacDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Tec230026, China

Rheology and porosity control of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels pp 661–672

Evgeny Karpushkin*, Miroslava Du�sková-Smr�cková, Miroslav �Slouf, Karel Du�sek

Prague 6, Czech Republic

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, v.v.i. Heyrovského nám. 2, 162 06

Deformation and orientation behavior of polystyrene-b-polybutadiene-b-poly(methyl methacrylate) triblock pp 673–684

terpolymers: Influence of polybutadiene microstructures and the molar masses

Rakibul Kabira, Julio Albuernea, Peter F.W. Simona, Volkan Filiza,Clarissa Abetza, Heinrich Böttchera, Jan Perlichb, Volker Abetza,*

a Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht,Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, GermanybHASYLAB, DESY, Notkestr. 85, D-22607 Hamburg, Germany

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Confocal Raman imaging, FTIR spectroscopy and kinetic modelling of the zinc oxide/stearic acid reaction ina vulcanizing rubber

pp 685–693

Pellegrino Mustoa,*, Domenico Larobinab, Salvatore Cotugnoc, Paolo Straffic,Giuseppe Di Florioa,d, Giuseppe Mensitierid

of Italy,

Italy,

e, Italyderico II”,

a Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, National Research CouncilVia Campi Flegrei 34, Olivetti Buildings, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italyb Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials, National Research Council ofP.le Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, ItalycBridgestone Technical Center Europe S.p.A., Via del Fosso del Salceto 13/15, RomdDepartment of Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples “FeP.le Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy

Colloidal properties and gelation of aqueous dispersions of conductive poly(benzimidazobenzophenanthroline) pp 694–701

derivatives

Sami-Pekka Hirvonena, Mikko Karesojaa, Erno Karjalainena, Sami Hietalaa,Pasi Laurinmäkib, Eevakaisa Vesanenb, Sarah J. Butcherb, Heikki Tenhua,*

nki,

a Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of HelsiA. I. Virtasen aukio 1, P. O. Box 55, FI-00014 HY, Finlandb Institute of Biotechnology, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland

Highly aligned poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nano- and microscale fibers and tubes pp 702–708

Zhang-Qi Fengb,c,d,g, Jinghang Wua,d, Whirang Choa, Michelle K. Leachc,d,Eric W. Franzd,e, Youssef I. Naimd,e, Zhong-Ze Gug,Joseph M. Coreyc,d,e,f,*, David C. Martina,**

48109, USAI 48109, USA

aDepartment of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Delaware,210 Dupont Hall, Newark, DE 19716, USAb School of Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, ChinacDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MIdMacromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MeDepartment of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USAfGeriatrics Research, Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Ann ArborHealthcare Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA

Deep hydration: Poly(ethylene glycol) Mw 2000–8000 Da probed by vibrational spectrometry and small-angle neutron pp 709–723

scattering and assignment of DG� to individual water layers

Kenneth A. Rubinsona,b,*, Curtis W. Meusea

ayton, OH 45435, USA

aNational Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USAbDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Wright State University, D

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Quantification of PVA hydrogel dissolution in water and bovine serum

pp 724–729

Celia E. Maciasa, Hatice Bodugoz-Senturka,b, Orhun K. Muratoglua,b,*

aMassachusetts General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, USAbHarvard Medical School, USA

Infrared and fluorescence spectroscopy investigation of the orientation of two fluorophores in stretched polymer films pp 730–736

M. Amine Fourati, Christian Pellerin*, C. Géraldine Bazuin, Robert E. Prud’homme*

Département de Chimie, Centre de recherche sur les matériaux auto-assemblés(CRMAA/CSACS), Université de Montréal, CP 6128, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal,Québec, Canada H3C 3J7

Effect of irradiation on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) nanofiber conductivity pp 737–742

Kaitlin Schrotea, Margaret W. Freyb,*

14850, United States4850, United States

aDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NYbDepartment of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1

Selective detection of metal ions based on nanocrystalline ionochromic polydiacetylene pp 743–749

Juan Guoa, Lianyun Yangb, Lei Zhub,*, Daoyong Chena,**

a The State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers andDepartment of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Handan Road 220,Shanghai 200433, PR ChinabDepartment of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case WesternReserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106-7202, USA

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Syndiotactic polystyrene aerogels containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes

pp 750–759

Xiao Wang, Sadhan C. Jana*

USA

Department of Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325,

ATR FTIR spectroscopic study on acceleration effect of additives on guest exchange process of Syndiotactic polystyrene pp 760–765

complexes

Fumitoshi Kaneko*, Tsuyoshi Tsuchida

ersity,

Department of Macromolecular Science, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Univ1-1 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan

Mechanical characterization of interfaces in epoxy-clay nanocomposites by molecular simulations pp 766–773

Y. Chena, J.Y.H. Chiaa,b, Z.C. Sua, T.E. Taya, V.B.C. Tana,*

apore 117576,

gapore

aDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, SingSingaporeb Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, Singapore 117602, Sin

Sorption, swelling, and free volume of polybenzimidazole (PBI) and PBI/zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) nano- pp 774–783

composite membranes for pervaporation

Gui Min Shia, Hongmin Chenb, Y.C. Jeanb, Tai Shung Chunga,*

Singapore, Singapore

64110, USA

aDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of117576, SingaporebDepartment of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

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Magnetic-field induced alignment of low molecular weight polyethylene

pp 784–790

Naofumi Nagaa,*, Gaku Ishikawaa, Keiichi Noguchib, Kohki Takahashic, Kazuo Watanabec,Masafumi Yamatod,*

ring,

gy,

rsity,

aDepartment of Applied Chemistry, Materials Science Course, College of EngineeShibaura Institute of Technology, 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8548, Japanb Instrumentation Analysis Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technolo2-24-16, Naka-cho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8588, Japanc Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba,Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, JapandGraduate School of Urban Environmental of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan Unive1-1 Minami-ohsawa, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan

Interruption of hydration state of thermoresponsive polymer, pp 791–797

poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) in guanidinium hydrochloride

P. Madhusudhana Reddya, Mohamed Tahab, Awanish Kumara, Pannuru Venkatesua,*,Ming-Jer Leeb

d Technology,

aDepartment of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007, IndiabDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science an43 Keelung Road, Section 4, Taipei 106-07, Taiwan

Investigation of the glass transition and viscoelastic properties of polycarbonate/multi-walled carbon nanotube pp 798–804

composites by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy

XiaoLi Yana, ZhenLi Gonga, Jing Gonga, Shu Gaoa, Bo Wanga,*, XueFeng Ruanb

a School of Physics and Technology, Hubei Nuclear Solid Physics Key Laboratory,Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People’s Republic of ChinabCenter of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research, Wuhan University,Wuhan 430072, People’s Republic of China

Micro X-ray diffraction mapping of a fluorene copolymer fibre pp 805–811

Christian Müllera,b,*, Morteza Esmaeilic, Christian Riekeld, Dag W. Breibyc,Olle Inganäsa

logy,

ex, France

aBiomolecular and Organic Electronics, Department of Physics, Chemistry & BioLinköping University, 58183 Linköping, SwedenbDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering/Polymer Technology,Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, SwedencDepartment of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology,Høgskoleringen 5, 7491 Trondheim, Norwayd European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), B.P. 220, 38043 Grenoble Ced

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Investigation of CO2 sorption in molten polymers at high pressures using Raman line imaging

pp 812–818

Oliver Sven Knauera,b, Maria Giovanna Pastore Carbonec, Andreas Braeuera,b,*,Ernesto Di Maioc,**, Alfred Leipertza,b

a Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT),Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Paul-Gordan-Str. 6,91052 Erlangen, Germanyb Lehrstuhl für Technische Thermodynamik (LTT),Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg,Am Weichselgarten 8, 91058 Erlangen, GermanycDepartment of Material and Production Engineering,Faculty of Engineering, University of NaplesFederico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy

Analysis of structural changes during plastic deformations of amorphous polyethylene pp 819–840

Alejandro A. Pachecoa,b, Romesh C. Batraa,*

chanics Department,

ntico, Colombia

aVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Engineering Science and MeBlacksburg, VA 24061, USAbUniversidad del Norte, Mechanical Engineering Department, Barranquilla, Atlá

Maximal cell density predictions for compressible polymer foams pp 841–845

Yeongyoon Kima,b, Chul B. Parkc, P. Chenb,d, Russell B. Thompsona,b,*

aDepartment of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo,200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1bWaterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo,200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1cMicrocellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory,Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,University of Toronto, 5 King’s College Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G8dDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo,200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1

New insights on the crystallization andmelting of cyclic PCL chains on the basis of amodified Thomson–Gibbs equation pp 846–859

Hsuan-Han Sua, Hsin-Lung Chena,*, Angélica Díazb, María Teresa Casasb,Jordi Puiggalíb, Jessica N. Hoskinsc, Scott M. Graysonc, Ricardo A. Pérezd,Alejandro J. Müllerd,*

ental,

aDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Frontier Research Center on Fundamand Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsin-Chu 30013TaiwandGrupo de Polímeros USB, Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales,Universidad Simón Bolívar, Apartado 89000, Caracas 1080-A, Venezuela

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Prediction of angular and mass distribution in meltblown polymer lay-down

pp 860–872

S. Sinha-Raya, A.L. Yarina,*, B. Pourdeyhimib

aDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois atChicago, 842 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60607-7022, USAb3427 The Nonwovens Institute, Box 8301, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC 27695-8301, USA

Physical aging of polystyrene films tracked by gas permeability pp 873–880

Thomas M. Murphy, B.D. Freeman, D.R. Paul*

Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin,Austin, TX 78712, United States

Molecular dynamics simulations on cyclic deformation of an epoxy thermoset pp 881–890

Chunyu Lia, Eugenio Jaramillob, Alejandro Strachana,*

ersity, West Lafayette,

edo, TX 78041, USA

a School of Materials Engineering and Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue UnivIN 47906, USAbDepartment of Chemistry and Biology, Texas A&M International University, Lar

Dynamic relaxation characteristics of thermally rearranged aromatic polyimides pp 891–900

Anthony C. Comera1, Cláudio P. Ribeirob2, Benny D. Freemanb, Sumod Kalakkunnathc,Douglass S. Kalikaa,*

xington, KY 40506, USAnergy and Environmental

aDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, LebDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Texas Materials Institute and Center for EResources, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78758, USAc IHS, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

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Influence of microstructure on micro-/nano-mechanical measurements of select model transparent poly(urethaneurea) elastomers

pp 901–908

Kenneth E. Strawheckera,*, Alex J. Hsieha, Tanya L. Chantawansria,Z. Ilke Kalcioglub, Krystyn J. Van Vlietb

aU.S. Army Research Laboratory, RDRL-WMM-G, Aberdeen Proving Ground,MD 21005-5069, USAbDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Combinatorial design of hydrolytically degradable, bone-like biocomposites based on PHEMA and hydroxyapatite pp 909–919

Jijun Huanga,b, Dacheng Zhaoc1, Smit J. Dangariad,e, Xianghong Luand,Thomas G.H. Diekwischd,e, Guoqing Jiangc2, Eduardo Saizf, Gao Liuc,*, Antoni P. Tomsiaa

CA 94720, United Statesese Academy of Sciences,

ratory, Berkeley,

0612, United StatesStatesllege London, United

aMaterials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley,bCollege of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of ChinBeijing 100049, PR Chinac Environmental Energy Technologies Division, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboCA 94720, United StatesdBrodie Laboratory for Craniofacial Genetics, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 6eDepartment of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60612, UnitedfCenter for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial CoKingdom

Effect of strain hardening of shape memory polymer fibers on healing efficiency of thermosetting polymer composites pp 920–928

Guoqiang Lia,b,*, Oludayo Ajisafeb, Harper Menga,b

, Baton Rouge,

70813, USA

aDepartment of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State UniversityLA 70803, USAbDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

SANS studyon chain dimensionof polystyrenes dilutedwith lowmolecular-weight homologues in semi-dilute solutions pp 929–934

Naoya Torikaia,b, Naomi Takabayashia, Jiro Suzukic, Ichiro Nodaa,Yushu Matsushitaa,*

aDepartment of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering,Nagoya University, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-8603, JapanbNeutron Science Laboratory, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization,1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0801, JapancNeutron Scattering Laboratory, Institute for Solid State Physics,The University of Tokyo, 106-1 Shirakata, Tokai, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan

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TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibril/poly(vinyl alcohol) composite drawn fibers

pp 935–941

Ryokei Endoa,b, Tsuguyuki Saitoa, Akira Isogaia,*

aGraduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences,The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japanb Fibers and Textiles Company, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Otemachi,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8115, Japan

Disentanglement decelerating flow-induced nucleation pp 942–947

Weiqing Zhoua, Kunpeng Cuib, Nan Tianb, Dong Liua, Yanping Liub, Lingpu Mengb,Xiangyang Lib, Jie Hea, Liangbin Lia,b,*, Xiuhong Lic, Feng Tianc

neering,

Technology,

aCAS Key Lab of Softmatter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and EngiUniversity of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, ChinabNational Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory and College of Nuclear Science andUniversity of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Chinac Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai, China

Nano-fibrils formation of pBTTT via adding alkylthiol into solutions: Control of morphology and crystalline structure pp 948–957

Haiyang Wang, Jiangang Liu, Yanchun Han*

Applied Chemistry,iences,

State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute ofChinese Academy of Sciences, Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sc5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, PR China

Effect of benzoylation on crystallinity and phase transition behavior of nanoporous crystalline form of syndiotactic pp 958–963

polystyrene

Yi Wei, Yucai Ke, Xinyu Cao, Yongmei Ma*, Fosong Wang*

s,

Laboratory of New Materials, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of ScienceBeijing 100190, China

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Temperature dependence of crystalline transition of highly-oriented poly(L-lactide)/poly(D-lactide) blend: In-situsynchrotron X-ray scattering study

pp 964–971

Zujiang Xionga, Guoming Liua, Xiuqin Zhangb,**, Tao Wena,Sicco de Vosc, Cornelis Joziassec, Dujin Wanga,*

in-situ microscopic infrared imaging study on pp 972–979

aBeijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratoryof Engineering Plastics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100190, ChinabBeijing Key Laboratory of Clothing Materials R & D and Assessment,School of Materials Science & Engineering,Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing 100029, Chinac Purac Biochem B.V., Arkelsedijk 46, 4206 AC in Gorinchem, The Netherlands

Spatial distribution of crystal orientation in neck propagation: An

polyethylene

Hailong Lia,b, Weiming Zhoub, Youxin Jib, Zhihua Hongb, Bing Miaoc,Xiangyang Lib, Jing Zhangb, Zeming Qib, Xiao Wangb, Liangbin Lib,*,Zhong-Ming Lia,**

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aCollege of Polymer Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of PolymEngineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinabNational Synchrotron Radiation Lab and College of Nuclear Science and TechnoCAS Key Lab of Soft Matter Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of CHefei 230029, ChinacCollege of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, Graduate UniversAcademy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China

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Author Index

Abetz, C. 673 Abetz, V. 673 Ajisafe, O. 920 Albuerne, J. 673 Amer, I. 505

Bao, Y. 652 Batra, R. C. 819 Baumann, T. F. 542 Bazuin, C. G. 730 Blencowe, A. 520 Bodugoz-Senturk, H. 724 Böttcher, H. 673 Braeuer, A. 812 Breiby, D. W. 805 Broughton, R. M. 536 Bryant, G. 520 Butcher, S. J. 694 Byun, H.-S. 589

Cao, X. 958 Casas, M. T. 846 Cerkez, I. 536 Chang, K. 485 Chantawansri, T. L. 901 Chen, D. 607, 743 Chen, H. 774 Chen, H.-L. 846 Chen, P. 841 Chen, Y. 481, 766 Chia, J. Y. H. 766 Chirachanchai, S. 572 Cho, S.-H. 589 Cho, W. 702 Chou, H.-W. 623 Chu, B. 548 Chung, T. S. 774 Coelho, J. F. J. 513 Comer, A. C. 891 Corey, J. M. 702 Cotugno, S. 685 Cui, K. 942

Dangaria, S. J. 909 de Vos, S. 964 Di Florio, G. 685 Di Maio, E. 812 Díaz, A. 846 Diekwisch, T. G. H. 909 Du, Y. 485 Du š ek, K. 661 Du š ková-Smr c ˇ ková, M. 661

Endo, R. 935 Esmaeili, M. 805

Fan, D. 607 Feng, Z.-Q. 702 Filiz, V. 673 Fossum, E. 530 Fourati, M. A. 730 Franz, E. W. 702 Freeman, B. D. 873, 891 Freire, C. S. R. 513 Frey, M. W. 737

Gao, S. 798 Gao, Y. 607 Gluz, E. 565 Gong, J. 798 Gong, Z. L. 798 Grayson, S. M. 846 Gu, Z.-Z. 702 Guan, G. 631 Guo, J. 743 Gurr, P. A. 520

Halim, A. 520 Han, Y. 948 He, J. 942 Hietala, S. 694 Hirvonen, S.-P. 694 Hong, Z. 972 Hoskins, J. N. 846 Hrsic, E. 495 Hsiao, B. S. 548 Hsieh, A. J. 901 Huang, J. 490, 909 Huang, T. S. 536

Inganäs, O. 805 Ishikawa, G. 784 Isogai, A. 935 Iyer, R. S. 485

Jana, S. C. 750 Jaramillo, E. 881 Jayaraman, T. V. 490 Jean, Y. C. 774 Ji, Y. 972 Jiang, G. 909 Joziasse, C. 964 Juang, T.-Y. 623

Kabir, R. 673 Kalakkunnath, S. 891 Kalcioglu, Z. I. 901 Kalika, D. S. 891 Kaneko, F. 760 Kang, L. 485 Karesoja, M. 694 Karjalainen, E. 694 Karpushkin, E. 661 Ke, Y. 958 Kentish, S. E. 520 Keul, H. 495 Kim, S. H. 542 Kim, Y. 841 Knauer, O. S. 812 Kumar, A. 791

Larobina, D. 685 Laurinmäki, P. 694 Leach, M. K. 702 Lee, M.-J. 791 Leipertz, A. 812 Lenhardt, J. M. 542 Li, C. 631, 881 Li, D.-s. 601 Li, G. 920 Li, H. 607, 972 Li, J. 607 Li, L. 942, 972 Li, P.-Z. 596 Li, X. 942, 972 Li, Y. 652 Li, Z.-M. 972 Liang, M. 623 Liu, D. 942 Liu, G. 909, 964 Liu, H. 652 Liu, J. 948 Liu, L. 596 Liu, Y. 548, 942 Long, S.-r. 601 Luan, X. 909

Ma, H. 548 Ma, L. 639 Ma, Y. 958 Macias, C. E. 724 Margel, S. 565 Martin, D. C. 702

Matos, M. 513 Matsushita, Y. 929 Meng, H. 920 Meng, L. 942 Mensitieri, G. 685 Meuse, C. W. 709 Miao, B. 972 Mizrahi, D. M. 565 Möller, M. 495 Müller, A. J. 846 Müller, C. 805 Muratoglu, O. K. 724 Murphy, T. M. 873 Musto, P. 685

Naga, N. 784 Naim, Y. I. 702 Nakadate, J. 583 Nelson, A. J. 542 Noda, I. 929 Noguchi, K. 784

Pacheco, A. A. 819 Park, C. B. 841 Park, Y. I. 485 Pastore Carbone, M. G. 812 Paul, D. R. 873 Pellerin, C. 730 Pérez, R. A. 846 Perlich, J. 673 Phuphuak, Y. 572 Pich, A. 495 Pourdeyhimi, B. 860 Prud’homme, R. E. 730 Puiggalí, J. 846

Qi, Z. 972 Qian, H. 557 Qiao, G. G. 520 Qiu, J. 639

Reddy, P. M. 791 Ren, H.-h. 601 Ribeiro, C. P. 891 Riekel, C. 805 Ruan, X. F. 798 Rubinson, K. A. 709

Saito, T. 935 Saiz, E. 909 Sakajiri, K. 583 Satcher, J. H. 542 Schrote, K. 737 Schulte, B. 495 Selhorst, R. 530 Shang, C. 614 Shen, G. 652 Shi, G. M. 774 Shiau, S.-F. 623 Shield, J. E. 490 Silvestre, A. J. D. 513 Simon, P. F. W. 673 Singhal, P. 542 Sinha-Ray, S. 860 Skomski, R. 490 Š louf, M. 661 Sousa, A. F. 513 Strachan, A. 881 Straffi, P. 685 Strawhecker, K. E. 901 Su, H.-H. 846 Su, Z. C. 766 Suzuki, J. 929

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Taha, M. 791 Takabayashi, N. 929 Takahashi, K. 784 Tan, V. B. C. 766 Tang, T. 639 Tay, T. E. 766 Tenhu, H. 694 Thompson, R. B. 841 Tian, F. 942 Tian, N. 942 Tomsia, A. P. 909 Tong, J. 607 Torikai, N. 929 Tsuchida, T. 760

Van Vliet, K. J. 901 Venkatesu, P. 791 Vesanen, E. 694

Wan, D. 639 Wang, B. 798 Wang, D. 964 Wang, F. 958 Wang, H. 948 Wang, H.-L. 485

Wang, L. 639 Wang, R. 548 Wang, X. 614, 750, 972 Wang, Z. 631 Watanabe, J. 583 Watanabe, K. 784 Wei, Y. 958 Wen, T. 964 Worley, S. D. 536 Wu, J. 702

Xi, F. 481 Xia, Y. 607 Xiao, Y. 631 Xiao, Z. 490 Xing, H. 639 Xiong, Z. 964 Xu, J. 614 Xu, P. 485

Yamato, M. 784 Yan, X. L. 798 Yang, B. 490 Yang, D.-S. 589 Yang, J. 601 Yang, L. 743

Yarin, A. L. 860 Yen, C.-C. 583 Young, D. A. 505 Yuan, Y. 490

Zhang, B. 485 Zhang, D. 631 Zhang, G. 601, 639 Zhang, J. 972 Zhang, S. 557 Zhang, T. 614 Zhang, W. 614 Zhang, X. 614, 964 Zhang, Y. 607 Zhang, Z. 639 Zhao, D. 909 Zhao, Y. 596 Zheng, J. 557 Zheng, L. 631 Zhou, W. 942, 972 Zhu, L. 596, 743 Zhu, W. 481, 631 Zografou, I. 495 Zou, L. 481 Zou, R. 596