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Publications Details for Grant Number R830904

Sustainable Biodegradable Green Nanocomposites From Bacterial Bioplastic For Automotive Applications

RFA: Environmental Futures Research in Nanoscale Science Engineering and Technology (2002)

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Journal Article Can nanotechnology improve the sustainability of biobased products? The case of layered silicate biopolymer nanocomposites JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY Joshi S Joshi S. Can nanotechnology improve the sustainability of biobased products? The case of layered silicate biopolymer nanocomposites. JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY 2008;12(3):474-489 R830904 (Final)
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Journal Article Effect of titanate-based surface on hydrophilicity and interlayer spacing of montmorillonite clay for polymer nanocomposites. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK. Effect of titanate-based surface on hydrophilicity and interlayer spacing of montmorillonite clay for polymer nanocomposites. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2005;5(12):2138-2143. R830904 (2005)
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Journal Article Biodegradable toughened polymers from renewable resources: blends of polyhydroxybutyrate with epoxidized natural rubber and maleated polybutadiene. GREEN CHEMISTRY Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK. Biodegradable toughened polymers from renewable resources:blends of polyhydroxybutyrate with epoxidized natural rubber and maleated polybutadiene. Green Chemistry 2006;8(2):206-213. R830904 (2005)
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Patent/Patent Application Method for treatment of surfaces with ultraviolet light None Drzal LT, Dontula N, Schalek RL, Bhurke AS, Rich MJ, Fisher LM, Xie M Drzal LT, Dontula N, Schalek RL, Bhurke AS, Rich MJ, Fisher LM, Xie M. Method for treatment of surfaces with ultraviolet light. 2003;(Patent no. 6,565,927) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Process for the treatment of a fiber None Drzal LT, Rich MJ Drzal LT, Rich MJ. Process for the treatment of a fiber. 2003;(Patent no. 6,649,225) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Continuous process for producing exfoliated nano-graphite platelets None Drzal LT, Fukyshima H, Rook B, Rich M Drzal LT, Fukyshima H, Rook B, Rich M. Continuous process for producing exfoliated nano-graphite platelets. 2006;(Patent appl. no. 20060241237) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Expanded graphite and products produced therefrom None Drzal LT, Fukushima H Drzal LT, Fukushima H. Expanded graphite and products produced therefrom. 2009;(Patent no. 7,550,529) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Bio-based epoxy, their nanocomposites and methods for making those None Misra M, Drzal LT, Miyagawa H, Mohanty AK Misra M, Drzal LT, Miyagawa H, Mohanty AK. Bio-based epoxy, their nanocomposites and methods for making those. 2005;(Patent appl. no. 20050119371) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Hybrid natural-fiber composites with cellular skeletal structures None Mohanty AK, Burgueno R, Quagliata MJ Mohanty AK, Burgueno R, Quagliata MJ. Hybrid natural-fiber composites with cellular skeletal structures. 2005;(Patent appl. no. 20050013982) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite packaging materials and production methods. None Mohanty AK, Parulekar YS, Chidambarakumar M, Kositruangchai N Mohanty AK, Parulekar YS, Chidambarakumar M, Kositruangchai N, et al. Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite packaging materials and production methods. Provisional U.S. Patent Application filed August 12, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Methods of making nanocomposites and composites of rubber toughened polyhydroxyalkanoates. None Mohanty AK, Parulekar Y

Mohanty AK, Parulekar Y. Methods of making nanocomposites and composites of rubber toughened polyhydroxyalkanoates. U.S. Patent Application, MSU 4.1-755 ID05-009, filed August 8, 2005.

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Patent/Patent Application Anhydride functionalized Polyhydroxy alkanoates, preparation, and use there of. None Mohanty AK, Drzal LT, Desai SM, Misra M, Mulukutla P Mohanty AK, Drzal LT, Desai SM, Misra M, Mulukutla P. Anhydride functionalized Polyhydroxy alkanoates, preparation, and use there of. U.S. Patent Pending, February 2005. R830904 (2005)
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Patent/Patent Application Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions using anhydride-grafted polyhydroxyalkanoates as reactive compatibilizer. None Mohanty AK, Drzal LT, Desai SM, Misra M, Mulukutla P Mohanty AK, Drzal LT, Desai SM, Misra M, Mulukutla P. Polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions using anhydride-grafted polyhydroxyalkanoates as reactive compatibilizer. Patent Cooperation Treaty, International Application Pending, 2005, 79 pp. WO 2005078018. R830904 (2005)
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Patent/Patent Application Methods of making nanocomposites and compositions of rubber toughened polyhydroxyalkanoates None Mohanty AK, Parulekar Y Mohanty AK, Parulekar Y. Methods of making nanocomposites and compositions of rubber toughened polyhydroxyalkanoates. 2007;(Patent appl. no. 20070015858) R830904 (2006)
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Patent/Patent Application Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite compositions particularly for packaging None Mohanty AK, Parulekar Y, Chidambarakumar M, Kositruangchai N, Harte BR Mohanty AK, Parulekar Y, Chidambarakumar M, Kositruangchai N, Harte BR. Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite compositions particularly for packaging. 2007;(Patent appl. no. 20070037912) R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Conductive green nanocomposites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite processed using environmentally friendly ionic liquids. None Miloaga DG, Drzal LT, Misra M Miloaga DG, Drzal LT, Misra M. Conductive green nanocomposites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite processed using environmentally friendly ionic liquids. Presented at the 229th American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005. R830904 (2005)
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Presentation Sustainable bio-nano-composites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite nanoplatelets. None Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Drzal LT, Misra M Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Drzal LT, Misra M. Sustainable bio-nano-composites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite nanoplatelets. Poster presented at the Michigan Microscopy Society Meeting, East Lansing, MI, November 4, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Sustainable bio-nano-composites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite nanoplatelets. None Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Drzal LT, Misra M Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Drzal LT, Misra M. Sustainable bio-nano-composites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite nanoplatelets. Poster presented at the 61st American Chemical Society Midland Section Meeting, Midland, MI, October 14, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Nucleating effect of expanded graphite nanoplatelets on poly(hydroxybutyrate). None Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Drzal LT, Misra M Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Drzal LT, Misra M. Nucleating effect of expanded graphite nanoplatelets on poly(hydroxybutyrate). Presented at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, October 30-November 4, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Conductive green nanocomposites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite processed using environmentally friendly ionic liquids. None Miloaga DG, Misra M, Drzal LT Miloaga DG, Misra M, Drzal LT. Conductive green nanocomposites from poly(hydroxybutyrate) and expanded graphite processed using environmentally friendly ionic liquids. Presented at the Michigan State University Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Annual Research Forum, Lansing, MI, 2005. R830904 (2005)
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Presentation Electrically conductive bio-nanocomposites from poly(lactic acid) and expanded graphite nanoplatelets for biomedical applications. None Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Misra M, Drzal LT Miloaga DG, Hosein H-AA, Misra M, Drzal LT. Electrically conductive bio-nanocomposites from poly(lactic acid) and expanded graphite nanoplatelets for biomedical applications. Poster presented at the BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 13th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 15, 2006. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Novel green nanocomposites from toughened bacterial bioplastic. None Mohanty AK, Parulekar YS Mohanty AK, Parulekar YS. Novel green nanocomposites from toughened bacterial bioplastic. Presented at the 20th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites, Philadelphia, PA, September 7-9, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Surface modification of montmorillonite clay by alkyl-titanate complexes and its effects on performance of biobased polymer nanocomposites. None Parulekar YS, Mohanty AK Parulekar YS, Mohanty AK. Surface modification of montmorillonite clay by alkyl-titanate complexes and its effects on performance of biobased polymer nanocomposites. Poster presented at the 61st American Chemical Society Midland Section Fall Meeting, Midland, MI, October 14, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation New biobased nanocomposite materials from toughened bacterial bioplastic and titanate modified clay. None Parulekar YS, Mohanty AK Parulekar YS, Mohanty AK. New biobased nanocomposite materials from toughened bacterial bioplastic and titanate modified clay. Presented at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, October 30-November 4, 2005. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation New material developments in polyhydroxyalkanoates. None Parulekar YS, Mohanty AK Parulekar YS, Mohanty AK. New material developments in polyhydroxyalkanoates. Presented at the BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 14-17, 2006. R830904 (2006)
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Presentation Bacterial polyester based ‘green’ nanocomposites’. None Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK. Bacterial polyester based ‘green’ nanocomposites’. Presented at the BioEnvironmental Polymer Society 12th Annual Meeting, Monterrey, Mexico, December 5-10, 2004. R830904 (2005)
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Presentation Novel green nanocomposites from toughened polyhydroxyalkanoate and titanate modified montmorillonite clay. None Parulekar Y, Mohanty A Parulekar Y, Mohanty A. Novel green nanocomposites from toughened polyhydroxyalkanoate and titanate modified montmorillonite clay. Presented at the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2005, Boston, MA, May 1-5, 2005. R830904 (2005)
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Presentation Biobased nanocomposites from toughened bacterial bioplastic and titanate modified layered silicate: a potential replacement for reinforced TPO. None Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK. Biobased nanocomposites from toughened bacterial bioplastic and titanate modified layered silicate: a potential replacement for reinforced TPO. Presented at the Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Composites Conference, Troy, MI, September 12-14, 2005. R830904 (2005)
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Presentation Novel green nanocomposites from toughened bacterial bioplastic and titanate modified layered silicate. None Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK. Novel green nanocomposites from toughened bacterial bioplastic and titanate modified layered silicate. Presented at the 20th American Society of Composites Technical Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, September 7-9, 2005. R830904 (2005)
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Presentation Novel ‘green’ nanocomposites of titanate based organo-modified montmorillonite clay and toughened polyhydroxyalakanoate. None Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK Parulekar Y, Mohanty AK. Novel ‘green’ nanocomposites of titanate based organo-modified montmorillonite clay and toughened polyhydroxyalakanoate. Presented at the 229th American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005. R830904 (2005)
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