Prof. Lawrence T. Drzal

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Michigan State University
College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering & Materials Science
University Distinguished ProfessorAppointed: 1996
Michigan State University
College of Engineering
Composite Materials and Structures Center
DirectorAppointed: 1986
Michigan State University
College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
ProfessorAppointed: 1985
Professional Headshot of Lawrence T. Drzal

Mailing Address

Composite Materials and Structures Center
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Michigan State University
2100 Engineering Building
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1226
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (517) 353-5466
Fax: (517) 432-1634
drzal@egr.msu.edu
http://www.chems.msu.edu/php/faculty.php?user=drzal

Qualifications

Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, 1974.
B.S., University of Detroit, Chemical Engineering, 1967.

Expertise and Research Interests

Professor Drzal's research is primarily in surface and interfacial aspects of adhesively bonded joints and the fiber matrix interphase in composite materials and their processing; adhesion; sustainable biobased structural composites and nanocomposite materials. This has consisted of research on carbon, glass, cellulose, and aramid fiber surfaces: surface chemistry; surface energetics; chemical reactivity; fiber/matrix adhesion measurement; surface modification by plasma, sulfonation and UV light in air; adhesion to epoxy, polyurethane, BMI, polyimide, polycarbonate, polyamides and vinyl ester matrix systems; the effect of processing on adhesion in microwave, electron beam and powder processing environments; and methods to detect and predict adhesion. In addition, he also has a parallel research effort in composite processing including microwave, powder, electron beam, and liquid processing methods. Recently he has developed two new research activities in nanocomposites and biocomposites. The nanocomposite research consists of investigation into the intercalation, exfoliation and dispersion of nanographite platelets, their surface chemistry and processing into thermoset and thermoplastic matrices to improve the mechanical, thermal, and electrical and barrier properties of the resulting nanocomposites. This includes major new efforts into use of these nanogarphite platelets in fuel cell, battery and electronic applications. Major research is also underway to develop biobased, sustainable, structural biocomposites that can replace petroleum based structural composites. This includes new biobased biofiber reinforcements from plants, biopolymers from plant chemicals, and new methods for processing biocomposites with high reinforcement contents and surface treatments for optimization of biocomposite properties. During his career Dr. Drzal has made over 300 invited presentations at national and international conferences, published over 300 research papers and has been awarded 18 patents.

Other Expertise

Academic Experience:
Dr. Drzal has made numerous presentations, published over three hundred papers and has been awarded 24 patents. He is a founding member of both the Adhesion Society and the American Society for Composites and has been elected as the President (1998-1999) of the Adhesion Society. He has chaired the Gordon Conference on Adhesion and the Gordon Conference on Composites and has served in many other professional activities related to Chemical Engineering, Composite Materials and Adhesion.

He serves on the editorial board of five journals in the adhesion and composite materials fields. In 1992 he was awarded the Withrow Distinguished Scholar Award given for senior faculty research excellence by the MSU College of Engineering for his research in the field of adhesion and composite materials. Also in 1992 he received the Dow Corning sponsored Edwin P. Plueddemann Award for Excellence in Composite Interface Research presented at the 4th International Conference on Composite Interfaces. He was selected as one of ten faculty to receive the Distinguished Faculty Award from MSU in 1993. In 1994 he was awarded the Adhesion Society Award for Excellence in Adhesion Science Research.In 1996, he was awarded the TAmerican Socieety for Composites Technomic Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research, Education and Public Service in the Field of Composite Materials.

Associate Editor:
Journal of Adhesion
Editorial Board Member:
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
Composite Materials Science
Science and Engineering of Composite Materials
Composite Interfaces
Composites Part A
Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy
Carbon Letters
Professional Committee Memberships:
Member, Board of Directors, Mid Michigan Technology Council (1988-1992)
Member, Organizing Committee ASM ESD Advanced Composite Conference (1987- 1990)
Member, Michigan Materials and Processing Institute Technical Committee I (1988- 1999)
Member, Board of Directors, Michigan Materials and Processing Institute (1992-2002)
Member, National Academy of Science, National Research Council, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Army Board on Science and Technology (1992-1994 )
Member, Michigan Plastics Advisory Council (1988-1992)
Member, SAMPE Academic Advisory Council (1992- 1997)
Member, Advisory Board, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, NSF Science & Technology
Center on High Performance Polymeric Adhesives and Composites (1990-1994)
Member, Federal Highway Administration, Advisory Comm. on Adhesives Res. (1993-1995)
Member, Michigan Jobs Commission, Plastics Advisory Council (1995- 1997)
Reviewer, University of Michigan, Center for Biomaterials (1995- 2001)
Scientific Committee Member, 5th European Conference on Adhesion (2000)
External Advisory Board, University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials (2001-2003)
External Reviewer, Southern Illinois University, Materials Research Center (2001)
Society of Plastics Engineers, Composites Division Board Member (1999-2003)
Reviewer, NASA Polymer Program (2003)
Reviewer, NSF DMII Career (2003)
Reviewer, NSF-PATH (2003)
USAF Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Scientific Advisory Board, (2005-
Member, Scientific Advisory Board of Nanopolis World of Knowledge (2005-
Member, Engineering Materials Achievement Award Selection Committee, ASM International (2007-2010)

Business Experience:
Consulting Experience:
National Academy of Science, National Materials Advisory Board, Committee on Adhesive Bonding at High Temperature
National Academy of Science, National Research Council, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Army Board on Science and Technology
Federal Highway Administration, Adhesives Research Advisory Committee
Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Hysol-Dexter Company, Pittsburgh, California
Hercules, Inc., Composites Division, Magna, Utah
Aerojet Strategic Propulsion Co., Sacramento, California
Shell Development Company, Houston Texas
American Cyanamid, Stamford, Connecticut
Alcoa, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AirProducts and Chemicals, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Union Carbide Corporation, Tarrytown, NY
Himont U.S.A., Inc.
Maxdem, Inc.
Naval Surface Weapons Center, Materials Board, Silver Spring, Maryland
Army Materials Technology Laboratory (AMTL), Watertown, MA
Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas
General Motors Corporation, Warren, Michigan
Raybestos Products Company, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Dow Chemical Company, Granville, Ohio
University of Michigan Biomaterials Center External Review Committee, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Rogers Corporation, Rogers Connecticut
Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Seattle, Washington
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Future Research

Future research builds upon the solid scientific and engineering foundation established in the area or composites, nanocomposites and biobased composite materials; polymers, adherend-adhesive and fiber-matrix interphases, UV surface treatments of polymers and fibers, composite processing, carbon fibers and glass fibers, exfoliated graphite nanopletelets, graphene, cellulose nanowhiskers.

Industrial Relevance

The hallmark of Professor Drzal's research is the duality between fundamentals and applications. Due to his early engineering and co-op training coupled with his industrial and military service, his research has always been driven by problem definition resulting for observation of phenomena and identification of unresolved problems. Throughout the years of research there are common themes of sustainability, environmental friendliness and benefit to mankind. As a result, there has always been a desire to provide both practical knowledge and fundamental knowledge in each research area and each research project undertaken.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Adhesives, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Composite Materials, Interfaces, Materials Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology, Optimization, Organic Coatings, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymeric Materials, Solid - Solid Interfaces, Structural Polymers, Surface Chemistry, Surface Science.

Additional Terms:

Adhesion, Adhesive Bonding, Aramid Fibers, Biocomposites, Biofibers, Carbon Fibers, Cellulose Nanowhiskers, Composite Material, Exfoliated Nanoclay, Exfoliated Nanographite, Fiber Matrix Adhesion, Finishes, Glass Fibers, Graphene, Interphase, Microwave Processing, Nanoclay, Nanocomposites, Nanographite, Polymer Interface, Polymer Surface, Powder Processing Technique, Sizings, Surface Science, Surface Treatment.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)

Memberships

ASM International
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Institute of Chemists
American Society for Composites
Omega Chi Epsilon
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering
Society of Plastic Engineers
Tau Beta Pi
The Adhesion Society, Inc.

Honors and Awards

2006, Fellow, SAMPE, Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering
2006, Educator of the Year, SPE, Composites Division
2005, Best Paper Award, Coatings For Plastics Symposium
2004, Fellow, Society of Plastics Engineers, SPE
2004, Fellow, American Society for Composites, ASC
2003, Highly Cited Materials Science Researcher, ISI
2003, Best Paper Award, SPE-Composites Division, Society of Plastics Engineers, ANTEC 2003
2002, Fellow, American Institute of Chemists, Adhesion
2002, Robert Patrick Fellow, The Adhesion Society, Adhesion Science
2002, Member, European Academy of Sciences, Adhesion and Surface Modification of Polymers
2002, Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
1997, University Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University
1997, Best Performing Research Award, Michigan Materials and Processing Institute, UV Light Modification of Polymer Surfaces
1997, Best Paper Award, American Society for Composites
1996, Technomic Award, American Society for Composites, Outstanding Acheivement in Research, Education and Service in the field of Composite Materials
1994, Award for Excellence in Adhesion Science Research, 3M and The Adhesion Society, Adhesion Science
1994, Best Performing Research Award, Michigan Materials and Processing Institute
1993, Distingusihed Faculty Award, Michigan State University
1993, Best Performing Research Award, Michigan Materials and Processing Institute, E-field Processing of Aligned Fiber Composites
1992, Edwin P. Plueddemann Award, Dow Corning and Intern. Conf on Composite Interfaces, Excellence in Composites Interfacial Research
1992, Withrow Distinguished Scholar Award, College of Engineering, Michigan State University
1991, Best Performing Research Award, Mihcigan Materials and Processing Institute, Powder Processing of Composite Materials
1990, Best Academic Paper Award, Advanced Composites Conference
1983, Best Paper Award, SAMPE Techncial Conference
1981, US Air Force Scientific Acheivement Award, USAF Systems Command
1979, Charles J. Cleary Award, USAF Materials Laboratory, Scientific Materials Research Award
1968-1971, Graduate Traineeship, NSF, Case Western Reserve University
1967, Engineer of the Year, Colege of Engineering, University of Detroit

Previous Positions

1976-1985, Materials Research Engineer, United States Air Force, Materials Laboratory
1972-1976, Captain, United States Air Force, Materials Laboratory
1972-1976, Chemical Engineer, United States Air Force, Materials Laboratory

Patents

Biocomposites Sheet Molding Compound and Methods for Making Those, Patent Number: 7208221, 2007, Institution, United States of America.
Compositions of Cellulose Esters and Layered Silicates for the Preparation Thereof, Patent Number: 7253221, 2007, Institution, United States of America.
Environmentally Friendly Polylactide-based Composite Formulations, Patent Number: 7256223, 2007, Institution, United States of America.
Chemical Functionalization of Material Surfaces Using Ultraviolet Light and Water Solutions, Patent Number: 7094451, 2006, Institution, United States of America.
Polyol Fatty Acid Polyesters Process And Polyurethanes Therefrom, Patent Number: 7125950, 2006, Institution, United States of America.
Environmentally friendly polylactide-based composite formulations, Patent Number: 6869985, 2005, Institution, United States of America.
Method for Cleaning A Finished and Polished Surface of a Metal Automotive Wheel, Patent Number: 6676762, 2004, Institution, United States of America.
Epoxy Resin and Polyglycoside and Process for The Preparation Thereof, Patent Number: 6723802 B2, 2004, Institution, United States of America.
Method for Treatment of Surfaces to Remove Mold Release Agents with Continuous Ultra-violet Cleaning Light, Patent Number: 6551407, 2003, MSU, United States.
Improved Method for Treatment of Surfaces with Ultra-violet Light, Patent Number: 6565927, 2003, MSU, United States of America.
Process for the Treatment of a Fiber, Patent Number: 6648973, 2003, Institution-owned, United States.
Process for the Treatment of a Fiber, Patent Number: 6649225, 2003, Institution-owned, United States.
Composite Material of Aligned Discontinuous Fibers, Patent Number: 6025285, 2000, MSU, United States of America.
Process for the Manufacture of Aligned Discontinuous Fiber Composites, Patent Number: 5888340, 1999, MSU, United States of America.
Apparatus for Preparation of Metal Matrix Composites, Patent Number: 5891249, 1999, MSU, United States of America.
Indentation Slide Test: Scuff Damage on Painted Composite Panels, Patent Number: 6000284, 1999, MSU, United States of America.
Process for the Manufacture of Aligned Discontinuous Fiber Composites, Patent Number: 5846356, 1998, MSU, United States of America.
Method for the Preparation of Metal Matrix Fiber, Patent Number: 5660923, 1997, MSU, United States of America.
Apparatus and High Speed Method for Coating Elongated Fibers, Patent Number: 5310582, 1994, MSU, United States of America.
Method for Fiber Coating with Particles, Patent Number: 5128199, 1992, MSU, United States of America.
Method for Coating Fibers with Particles by Fluidization in a Gas, Patent Number: 5102690, 1992, MSU, United States of America.
Method for Coating Fibers with Particles by Fluidization in a Gas, Patent Number: 5123373, 1992, Institution-owned, United States.
Method and System for Spreading a Tow of Fibers, Continuation, Patent Number: 5042122, 1991, Institution-owned, United States of America.
Method and System for Spreading a Tow of Fibers, Patent Number: 5042111, 1991, MSU, United States of America.

Funding Received

  • DACCO SCI, Inc: Inspection of composite adhesive bonds with an electron chemical, $248,998, Sep 3, 2002 to Sep 2, 2004.
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): Silicon carbide fiber surface preparation, $38,414, Sep 24, 2002 to Sep 11, 2003.
  • Michigan Biotechnology Institute: Bioprocessing for Utilization of Agricultural Resources, $203,128, Sep 15, 2002 to Jul 14, 2004.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Biocomposites from engineered natural fibers for housing panel, $149,983, Sep 15, 2001 to Aug 31, 2003.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Sustainable composite materials from renewable resources for, $123,481, Sep 15, 2001 to Aug 31, 2004.
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Biocomposites from Engineered Bio-Fibers and Bio-Plastics, $232,500, Sep 15, 2001 to Sep 30, 2004.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Design and engineering of green composites from bio fibers and, $98,530, Sep 1, 2002 to Aug 31, 2003.
  • DSM: Binder effect of adhesion and composite properties, $52,500, Sep 1993 to Sep 1996.
  • Michigan Department of Transportation: Polymers in bituminous mixtures, $1,175,427, Sep 1992 to Sep 1996.
  • Mitsubishi Rayon: Transcrystalline interphases on carbon fibers and their effect on fiber-matrix adhesion, $70,000, Sep 1991 to Aug 1993.
  • AFOSR: Instrumentation grant for surface auger and XPS spectroscopy, $230,000, Sep 1986 to Aug 1987.
  • Navy-University of Illinois: Study of the interface/interphase in thick section composites, $284,000, Sep 1986 to Aug 1991.
  • Armstrong World Industries: Natural product research, $399,657, Oct 1, 2001 to Sep 30, 2003.
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): Graphite nanoreinforcements for aerospace nanocomposites, $225,104, Oct 1, 2000 to Sep 30, 2003.
  • SERDP: Ultraviolet light surface treatment as an environmentally benign process for production, maintenance and repair of military composite structures, $99,500, Oct 2000 to Sep 2001.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Ultraviolet (uv) light surface treatment of polymers and metals : an environmentally benign manufacturing process for enhanced paint and adhesive performance, $99,176, Oct 2000 to Sep 2001.
  • DaimlerChrysler Challenge Fund: Optimization Of Adhesion Of Carbon Fibers To Vinyl Ester And Epoxy Matrices For Composite Wheel Applications, $95,000, Nov 1, 2003 to Oct 31, 2004.
  • Office of Naval Research: Adhesion and the composition and properties of the polymer interphase, $265,336, Nov 1992 to Oct 1995.
  • DaimlerChrysler Challenge Fund: Spider silk reinforcement fiber for high-performance polymer, $72,000, May 1, 2003 to Apr 30, 2004.
  • Automotive Composites Consortium: Wetting and spreading in the liquid molding environment, $75,000, Mar 1991 to Jun 1994.
  • Office of Naval Research: Interfacial property determination and optimization of preceramic fibers, $233,401, Jun 1992 to Jun 1995.
  • Chrysler Challenge Fund: UV surface treatment for adhesion enhancement, $68,000, Jul 2001 to Jun 2002.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Matching funds for an environmental scanning electron microscope, $184,000, Jul 1993 to Jan 1994.
  • NADC: Qualification of the composite interphase, $59,625, Jul 1990 to Jun 1992.
  • Michigan Materials and Processing Institute: Powder processing of composite prepreg, Jul 1989 to Sep 1992.
  • NIST: Investigation into methods for fiber-matrix adhesion measurement, $44,500, Jul 1989 to Jun 1990.
  • Dow Chemcial Company: Compressive strength improvement of polymeric reinforcing fibers, $84,703, Jul 1987 to Dec 1990.
  • Partnership for PLastics Progress: Development of a low-cost sulfonation treatment process for reclaimed plastics to enhance recyclability, $100,000, Jan 1994 to Dec 1994.
  • Coalition Technologies, Inc: Sulfonation of polymers, $139,500, Jan 1991 to Nov 1993.
  • Dow Chemical Company: Characterization of the glass fiber chemical epoxy interphase in composite materials, $153,629, Jan 1988 to Jun 1992.
  • Phillips Petroleum: Characterization of the interfacial properties of pps polymers, $97,598, Jan 1988 to Jun 1992.
  • DuPont: Fundamental investigation of the Kevlar49-polymer interphase, Jan 1986 to Dec 1988.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Sustainable biodegradable green nanocomposites from bacterial, $389,066, Feb 1, 2003 to Mar 31, 2006.
  • Ford Motor Company University: Nanocomposite materials, $150,000, Feb 2000 to Jan 2003.
  • Dow Corning: Optimization of the fiber/matrix interface and adhesion between glass and carbon fibers and rigid silicone resins, $91,847, Feb 1998 to Jan 1999.
  • Office of Naval Research: AASERT graduate student fellowship, $45,000, Feb 1994 to Aug 1995.
  • GE Aircraft Engines: High temperature organic matrix composite fiber-matrix interface characterization study, $74,643, Dec 1992 to Aug 1993.
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Biocomposites from engineered bio-fibers and bio-plastics, $232,491, Aug 1, 2001 to Jul 31, 2004.
  • Lockheed-Martin: Optimization of adhesion between fiber and matrix in e-beam cured composites, $81,732, Aug 1999 to Apr 2001.
  • Lockheed-Martin: Identification of the mechanisms responsible for and optimization of adhesion, Aug 1999 to Apr 2002.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): State/industry/university cooperative research center on low-cost, high-speed polymer composite processing, $2,200,000, Aug 1991 to Aug 2001.
  • DARPA: Interaction of microwave energy with fiver-matrix interphase in composite materials, Aug 1986 to Dec 1988.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Biodegradable green nanocomposites for automotive applications, $99,810, Apr 1, 2002 to Sep 30, 2003.
  • Office of Naval Research: Fiber-matrix adhesion and its relation to composite properties, $233,120, Apr 1987 to Apr 1990.
  • Boeing Company: Investigation into the Enhancement of Polymers with Nanomaterials, $100,511, 2007 to 2008.
  • Florida Atlantic University: Engineering the Fiber-Matrix Interphase for Naval Structural Composites, $100,511, 2007 to 2008.
  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Low Cost, Multifunctional Nanomaterial Additive for Polymers and Composites, $2,077,191, 2007 to 2010.
  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Mutlifunctional Electrospun Nanofibers for Sensing, $659,677, 2007 to 2010.
  • Nissan Motor Company: Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelet (xGnP) Polypropylene Nanocomposite Project, $143,158, 2006 to 2007.
  • Hot Stix Technologies: Characterization Of Golf Equipment For Different Skills Level, $49,157, 2005 to 2005.
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Extraction Of Protein And Small Molecules From Plant Materials Using Ammonium Hydroxide, $517,627, 2005 to 2007.
  • Toray Industries, Inc.: Carbon Nanotube and Carbon Fiber Surface Modification, $105,700, 2005 to 2008.
  • Johns Manville Corporation: Coating of the Glass Fiber Surface, $84,258, 2005 to 2007.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Sustainable Biodegradable Green Nanocomposites From Bacterial Bioplastic For Automotive Applications, $123,914, 2004 to 2006.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Premise: Design And Engineering Of Green Composites From Biofibers And Bioplastics, $599,172, 2004 to 2007.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): NUE: Teaching Modules On Transport Properties Of Polymer Nanocomposites With Layered Materials, $100,000, 2004 to 2006.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Sustainable Biodegradable Green Nanocomposites From Bacterial Bioplastic For Automotive Applications, $253,099, 2004 to 2006.
  • T/J Technologies, Inc: Composite Advance Polymers For Low Moisture And Oxygen Permeability, $21,500, 2004 to 2004.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Novel Eco-Friendly Nano-Reinforced Cellular Biobased Composites For Load-Bearing Structures, $301,321, 2004 to 2007.
  • Kuraray Industries, Inc.: Nylon Nanocomposites Phases I + II, $168,000, 2004 to 2006.
  • Gates Corporation: Nanographite and HNBR and EPDM Rubber, $110,000, 2004 to 2005.
  • DOE Subcontract to University of Utah: A multiscale modeling and experimental study of the mechanics of, $189,915, 2003 to 2005.
  • Daimler Chrysler Corp: Spider Silk Reinforcement Fiber For High-Performance Polymer Composite Filament-Wound Compressed Gas Cylinders, $72,000, 2003 to 2004.
  • Daimler Chrysler Corp: Optimization Of Adhesion Of Carbon Fibers To Vinyl Ester And Epoxy Matrices For Composite Wheel Applications, $95,000, 2003 to 2004.
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): Graphite Nanoreinforcements For Aerospace Nanocomposites, $150,000, 2002 to 2004.

Publications

  • Hendricks, T.R., Lu, J., Drzal, L.T., Lee, I. (2008) Intact Pattern Transfer of Conductive Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelet Nanocomposite Films to Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Platforms, Advanced Materials, In Press
  • Kalaitzidou, K.,, Fukushima, H., Askeland, P., Drzal, L. T. (2008) The Nucleating Effect of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets on the Crystallization of Polypropylene Nanocomposites, J. Mater. Sci, In Press
  • Huda, M., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. (2008) Effect of Chemical Modifications of The Pineapple Leaf Fiber Surfaces On The Interfacial And Mechanical Properties of Laminated Biocomposites, Comp Interf.,, In Press
  • Miloaga, D. G.,, Hosein, H. A., Rich, M. J.,, Kjoller, K., Drzal, L. T. (2008) Scanning Probe Thermal Analysis Microscopy of Polymers and Composites, J. Biobased Matr. Bioenergy, 2, 1-7
  • Huda, M, Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. (2008) Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on The Properties of Laminated Biocomposites From Poly(Lactic Acid) And Kenaf Fibers, Comp Sci Tech.,, 68 (2), 424-432
  • Desai, S. Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty, and Lawrence T. Drzal, (2007) "Effect of Compatibilizer on Nanostructure of biodegradable Polyhydroxybutyrate-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites", Polymer, In Press
  • Miyagawa, H.; Drzal, L. T. (2007) Toughness of Fluorinated SWCNT/Epoxy Nanocomposites, Applied Physics Letters, Submitted
  • Bhurke, A. S., P. A. Askeland and L. T. Drzal (2007) "Surface Modification of Polycarbonate by Ultraviolet Radiation and Ozone", Journal of Adhesion, 83, 43-66
  • Miyagawa, H., Mohanty, A. K., Burgueño, R., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M (2007) "Novel Biobased Resins from the Blends of Functionalized Soybean Oil and Unsaturated Polyester Resin", Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 45 (6), 698-704
  • Lu, J., Drzal, L. T., Worden, R. M., Lee, I. (2007) Simple Fabrication of a Highly Sensitive Glucose Biosensor Using Enzymes Immobilized in Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets Nafion Membrane, Chem. Mater., 19, 6240-6246
  • Cho, D., Lee, H. S., Han, S. O., Drzal, L. T. (2007) Effects of E-beam Treatment on the Interfacial and Mechanical Properties of Henequen/Polypropylene Composites, Adv. Composite Mater.,, 16, 315-334
  • Khattak, M. J., Baladi, G. Y., Drzal, L. T. (2007) Low Temperature Binder-Aggregate Adhesion and Mechanistic Characteristics of Polymer Modified Asphalt Mixtures, ASCE J Materials Civil Engineering, 19 (5), 411-422
  • Cech, V, Xu, L., Vanek, J., Drzal, L. T. (2007) Deposition of Single Plasma-Polymerized Vinyltriethoxysilane Films and their Layered Structure, Jap. J. Applied Physics, 45 (10B), 8440-8444
  • Huda, M., Balan, V, Drzal, L. T., Chundawat, S. P. S., Dale, B. E., Misra, M. (2007) Effect of Ammonia Expansion (AFEX) and Silane Treatments on Corncob Granules on the Properties of Renewable Resource Based Biocomposites, J. Biobased Materials Bioenergy, 1 (1), 1-10
  • Zampaloni, M.,, Pourboghrat, F., Yankovich, S. A, Rodgers, B. N, Moore, J., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. (2007) Kenaf natural fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: A discussion on manufacturing problems and solutions, Composites Part A: Appl Sci Manuf,, 38 (6), 1569-1580
  • Kalaitzidou, K., Fukushima, H., Drzal, L. T. (2007) Multifunctional Polypropylene Composites Produced by Incorporation of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets, Carbon, 45, 1446-1452
  • Kalaitzidou, K, Fukushima, H., Drzal, L. T. (2007) Mechanical Properties and Morphological Characterization of Exfoliated Graphite-Polypropylene Nanocomposites-Comparison with Common Carbon Reinforcements, Composites, Part A, 37, 1675-1682
  • Kalaitzidou, K.,, Fukushima, H., Drzal, L. T. (2007) A New Compounding Method for Exfoliated Graphite-Polypropylene Nanocomposites with Enhanced Flexural Properties and Lower Percolation Threshold, Comp Sci Tech, 67, 2045-2051
  • Kalaitzidou, K, Fukushima, H, Drzal, L. T. (2007) Flexural and Tensile Moduli of Polypropylene Nanocomposites and Comparison of Experimental Data to Halpin-Tsai and Tandon-Weng Models, Polymer Engr Sci., 47 (11), 1796-1803
  • Cho, D., Choi, Y., Chang, J-H., Drzal, L. T. (2006) Interphase sizing temperature effect of LaRC PETI-5 on the dynamic mechanical thermal properties of carbon fiber/BMI composites, Comp. Interf., 13 (2-3), 215-229
  • Tummala, P., W. Liu, L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, (2006) "Influence of plasticizers on thermal, mechanical properties and morphology of soy based bioplastics", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, In Press
  • Miloaga, D., H. A. Hosein, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal (2007) "Crystallization of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) by Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets",, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106 (4), 2548-2558
  • Huda, M. S., L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, (2007) "The Effect of Silane Treated- and Untreated- Talc on the Mechanical and Physico-mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Newspaper fibers/Talc Hybrid Composites",, Composites Part B: Engineering:, 38, 367-379
  • Liu, W., K. Thayer, M. Misra, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, (2007) "Processing and Physical Properties of Native Grass Reinforced Biocomposites", Polymer Engineering and Science, 47 (7), 969-976
  • Liu, W., L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra (2007) Influence of processing methods and fiber length on physical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced soy based biocomposites", Composites Part B: Engineering, 38 (B3), 352-359
  • Miyagawa, H., Foo, K. H., Daniel, I. M. and Drzal, L. T (2006) "Amine-cured Epoxy/Clay Nano-composites. Part 3: Mechanical Properties and Failure Surface Morphology", J Poly Sci., Submitted
  • Ray, D., D. Bhattacharya, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, M. (2006) "Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Vinylester Resin Matrix Composites Filled with Fly Ash", Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 291 (7), 784-792
  • Huda, M. S.,Drzal, L.T.,Mohanty, A. K. and Misra, M., (2006) "Chopped Glass and Recycled Newspaper as Reinforcement in Injection Molded Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites: A Comparative Study, Composites Science and Technology, 66 (11-12), 1813-1824
  • Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Burgueño, R.; Drzal, L. T.; and Misra, M (2006) "Development of Biobased Unsaturated Polyester Containing Functionalized Linseed Oil", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 45 (3), 1014-1018
  • Miyagawa, H., Jurek, R. Misra, M., Drzal, L. T. and Mohanty, A. K (2006) "Biobased Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites as a new matrix for CFRP", Composite Part A: applied science and manufacturing, 37 (1), 54-62
  • Miyagawa, H., A. K. Mohanty, R. Burgueno, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra (2006) "Characterization and Thermophysical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites", Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 6, 464-471
  • Mehta, G., L. T. Drzal, A. K. Mohanty and M. Misra (2006) "Effect of Fiber Surfaces Treatment on Biocomposites from Nonwoven Industrial Hemp Fiber mats and Unsaturated Polyester resin", J. Applied Polymer Science, 99 (3), 1055-1068
  • Wibowo, A. C., S. M. Desai, A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, M. Misra (2006) "A solvent free graft copolymerization of maleic anhydride onto cellulose acetate butyrate bioplastic by reactive extrusion",, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 291, 90-95
  • Wibowo, A. C., M. Misra, H.M. Park, L. T. Drzal, R. Schalek, A. K. Mohanty (2006) "Biodegradable nanocomposites from cellulose acetate: Mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties",, Composite Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 37A (9), 1428-1433
  • Bhardwaj, R., A. K. Mohanty, L. T. Drzal, F. Pourboghrat and M. Misra (2006) "Renewable Resource based Green Composites from Recycled Cellulose Fiber and Poly (3-hydroxybutyarte-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Bioplastic", Biomacromolecules, 7 (6), 2044-2051
  • Park, H. M., Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T., Lee, E., Mielewski, D. F. and Misra, M., (2006) "Effect of Sequential Mixing and Compounding Conditions on Cellulose Acetate/ Layered Silicate Nanocomposites",, Journal of Polymer and Environment, 14 (1), 27-35
  • Miyagawa, H., Mase, T. and Drzal, L. T. (2006) "Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Transverse Elastic Modulus of Carbon Fibers", Carbon, 44 (10), 2002-2008
  • 332. Huda, M. S., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., (2006) Wood Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Composites: Physico-Mechanical and Morphological Properties Evaluation, J. Appl Poly Sci, 102 (3), 4856-4869
  • Miyagawa, H.; Rich, M. J.; Drzal, L. T. (2006) Thermo-physical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes and Vapor Grown Carbon Fibers, Thermochemica Acta, 442 (1-2), 67-73
  • Han, S. Ok; Cho, D.; Park, W. H.; Drzal, L. T. (2006) Henequen/Poly(Butylene Succinate) Biocomposites: Electron Beam Irradiation Effects on Henequen Fiber and the Interfacial Properties of Biocomposites, Comp Interf., 13 (2-3), 231-247
  • Fukushima, H., Drzal, L. T., Rook, B., Rich, M. J. (2006) Thermal Conductivity of Exfoliated Graphite Nanocomposites, J. Thermal Anal Calor, 85 (1), 235-238
  • Han, S. O., Drzal, L. T. (2006) Curing Characteristics And Water Absorption Behavior Of Glucose Based Polymers, Frontiers in Polymer Research, New York, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.,, 1-26 pages, ISBN=1-59454-824-2 (bookchapter)
  • A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal (2005) Natural Fibers, Biopolymers and Biocomposites, Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 875 pages, ISBN=0-8493-1741-X
  • Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., Drzal, L. T., Selke, S., Harte, B., Hinnrichsen, G. (2005) Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites: An Introduction, Natural Fibers, Biopolymers and Biocomposites, Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 1-36 pages, ISBN=0-8493-1741-X (bookchapter)
  • Latere Dwan'Isa, J. P., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., Drzal. L. T. (2005) Biobased Polyurethanes and Their Composites: Present Status and Future Perspective, Natural Fibers, Biopolymers and Biocomposites, Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 775-805 pages, ISBN=0-8493-1741-X (bookchapter)
  • Mohanty, A. K, Liu, W, Tummala, P., Drzal, L. T., Misra, M., Narayan, R. (2005) Soy Protein-Based Plastics, Blends, and Composites, Natural Fibers, Biopolymers and Biocomposites, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 699-725 pages, ISBN=0-8493-1741-X (bookchapter)
  • Khan, M. A.; Hassan, M. M.; Drzal, L. T., Effect of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) on the mechanical and thermal properties of jute-polycarbonate composite, Composites Part A, 36(1), 71-81, 2005
  • Drzal, L. T.; Bhurke, A. K.: Rich, M. J.: and Askeland, P. (2005) Surface Treatment Of Plastics With UV Light In Air To Improve Adhesion---An Economical And Environmentally Benign Process, Proceedings of the 8th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium
  • Miyagawa, H.; Sato, C.; Mase, T.; Drown, E. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Ikegami, K; (2005) Transverse Elastic Modulus Of Carbon Fiber Measured By Raman Spectroscopy, Materials Science and Engineering, Part A-Structural Materials: Properties, microstructure and Processing, In Press
  • Mehta, G; Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M; (2005) Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on the Properties of Biocomposites from Non woven Industrial Hemp Fiber mats and Unsaturated Polyester Resin, J.Appl.Poly Sci
  • Mehta, G.; Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Thayer, K. (2005) Novel Biocomposites Sheet Molding Compounds for Low Cost Housing Panel Applications, J. Polym, Environ., 13 (2)
  • Huda, M. S., Drzal, L. T., Misra, M. Mohanty, A. K. Williams, K. and Mielewski, D. F. (2005) A Study on `Green' Composites from Recycled Newspaper Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid), Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44, 5593-5601
  • Huda, M. S., Drzal, L. T., Misra, M. Mohanty, A. K. and Schut, E. (2005) `Green' Composites From Recycled Cellulose and Poly(lactic acid): Physico-Mechanical and Morphological Properties Evaluation, Journal of Materials Science, 40 (16), 4221-4229
  • Miyagawa, H,; Drzal, L. T. (2005) Effect of Oxygen Plasma on Mechanical Properties of Vapor Grown Carbon Fiber Nanocomposites, Composites, Part A (Part A), 1440-1448
  • Miyagawa, H. Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Novel Biobased Nanocomposites from Functionalized Vegetable oil and Organically-modified Layered Silicate clay, Polymer, 46 (2), 445-453
  • Miyagawa, H. Misra, M., Drzal, L. T., and Mohanty, A. K. (2005) Biobased Epoxy/Layered Silicate Nanocomposites: Thermophysical Properties and Fracture Behavior Evaluation, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 13 (2), 87-96
  • Miyagawa, H. Misra, M. and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Their Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 5 (10), 1593-1615
  • Miyagawa, H., Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M. (2005) Nanocomposites from Biobased Epoxy and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Mechanical and Thermophysical Properties Evaluation, Nanotechnology, 16, 118-124
  • Liu, W., Misra, M., Askeland, P. Drzal, L. T. and Mohanty, A. K. (2005) Green composites from soy based plastic and pineapple leaf fiber: fabrication and properties evaluation, Polymer, 46 (8), 2710-2811
  • Liu, W., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., Drzal, L. T., Kurian, J. V., Miller, R. W., and Strickland, N. (2005) Glass Fiber Reinforced Poly (trimethylene terephthalate) Composites: Preparation and Properties Evaluation, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44 (4), 857-862
  • Liu, W., Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M. (2005) Novel Biocomposites from Native Grass and Soy Based Bioplastics: Processing and Properties Evaluation, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 44 (18), 7105-7112
  • Mohanty, A. K., Tummala, P. Liu, W., Misra, M. and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Green composites from soy protein based bioplastic and hemp fiber, Journal of Polymer and Environmental, 13 (3), 279-285
  • Davis, G. D., Mani, S., Rich, M. J. and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Inspection of Composite Adhesive Bonds, J. Adhesion Sci. and Technol., 19 (6), 467
  • Mohanty, A. K., Tummala, P., Liu, W., Misra, M., Mulukutla, P. V. and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Injection Molded Biocomposites from Soy Protein Based Bioplastic and Short Industrial Hemp Fiber, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 13 (3), 279-285
  • Burgueño, R., Quagliata, M. J., Mehta, G., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Sustainable Cellular Biocomposites from Natural Fibers and Unsaturated Polyester Resin for Housing Panel Applications, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 13 (2), 139-149
  • Choi, J. S.,Lim, S. T., Choi, J., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. Drzal, L. T. and Wibowo, A. (2005) Rheological, thermal, and morphological characteristics of plasticized cellulose acetate composite with natural fibers, Macromolecular Symposia, 224, 297-307
  • Lee, J-Y and Drzal, L. T. (2005) Surface Characterization and Adhesion of Carbon Fibers to Epoxy and Polycarbonate, International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 25, 389-394
  • Burgueño, R.; Quagliata, M. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Mehta, G.; Drzal L. T.; Misra, M. (2005) Hierarchical Cellular Designs For Load-Bearing Biocomposite Beams And Plates, Mater. Sci. Engin. A, 390 (1-2), 178-187
  • Lee, S. M.; Cho, D.; Park, W. H.; Lee, S. G.; Han, S. O.; Drzal, L. T. (2005) Novel Silk/Poly(Butylene Succinate) Biocomposites: The Effect Of Short Fibre Content On Their Mechanical And Thermal Properties, Comp SciTech, 65 (3-4), 647-657
  • Burgueño, R.; Quagliata, M. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Mehta, G.; Drzal L. T.; Misra, M. (2005) Hybrid biofiber-based composites for structural cellular plates, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 36 (1), 1-13
  • Miyagawa, H.: Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K. (2005) Fracture Toughness and Impact Strength of Anhydride-cured Biobased Epoxy, Polym. Engin. Sci., 45 (4), 487-495
  • Lee, S; Cho, D.; Drzal, L. T. (2005) Real-time observation of the expansion behavior of intercalated graphite flake, J. Mater. Sci., 40, 231-234
  • Pandey, J. K.; Kumar, A. P.; Misra, M.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Singh, R. P. (2005) Recent Advances in Biodegradable Nanocomposites, J. Nanosci. & Nanotechnol., 5 (4), 497-525
  • Shi, G.; Drzal, L. T. (2005) Effect of Matrix Polymer Properties on the Interfacial Adhesion between Cellulose Fiber and Polypropylene, J. Adhes Soc Japan, 41 (2), 1-7
  • Cho, D.; Lee, S.; Yang, G.; Fukushima, H.; Drzal, L. T. (2005) Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Phenylethynl-Terminated Polyimide Composites Reinforced with Expanded Graphite Nanoplatelets, Macromolec.Matr. Engr., 290, 179-187
  • Liu, W., Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M. (2005) Novel Biocomposites from Native Grass and Soy Based Bioplastic: Processing and Properties Evaluation, Ind. Chem. Eng. Res., 44, 7105-7122
  • Drzal, L. T.; Bhurke, A. K.: Rich, M. J.: and Askeland, P. (2005) Surface Treatment Of Plastics With UV Light In Air To Improve Adhesion---An Economical And Environmentally Benign Process, Proceedings of the 8th International Coatings for Plastics Symposium
  • Dwan'isa, J-P. Latere, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal, M. Kazemizadeh, Biobased Polyurethane and Its Composite with Glass Fiber, J. Mater. Sci., 39(6), 2081-2087, March 2004
  • Dwan'isa, J-P. L., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., Drzal, L. T., Kazemizadeh, M., Novel Soy Oil Based Polyurethane Composites: Fabrication and Dynamic Mechanical Properties Evaluation, J. Mater. Sci., 39(5), 1887-1890, February 2004
  • Al-Ostaz, A., Drzal, L. T. and Schalek, R. L., Fiber-Matrix Adhesion Measured By The Micro-Indentation Test: Data Reduction Based On Real Time Simulation, J ASTM Intl, 1(3), 1-23, 2004
  • Mehta, G., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M. and Drzal, L. T, Biobased Resins as a Toughening Agent for Biocomposites, Green Chem., 6, 254-258, 2004
  • Joshi, S., Drzal, L. T., Mohanty, A. K. and Arora, S., Are Natural Fiber Composites Environmentally Superior To Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites, Composites: Part A, 35, 371-376, 2004
  • Khan, Mubarak A. and Drzal, Lawrence T., Characterization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-treated jute surface cured by UV radiation, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 18(3), 381-393, 2004
  • Miyagawa, H.;, Mohanty, A. K.;, Misra, M.;, Drzal, L. T., Thermo-physical and Impact Properties of Epoxy Containing Epoxidized Linseed Oil: Part 1: Anhydride-cured Epoxy, Macromolecular Mater. Engin.,, 289, 629-635, 2004
  • Miyagawa, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T., Thermo-physical and Impact Properties of Epoxy Containing Epoxidized Linseed Oil: Part 2: Amine-cured Epoxy, Macromolecular Mater. Engin.,, 289, 636-641, 2004
  • Miyagawa, H.; Drzal, L. T., The Effect of Chemical Modification on The Fracture Toughness of Montmorillonite Clay/Epoxy Nanocomposites, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol, 18(13), 1571-1588, 2004
  • Miyagawa, H; Drzal, L T., Thermo-Physical And Impact Properties Of Epoxy Nanocomposites Reinforced By Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes, Polymer, 45(15), 5163-5170, 2004
  • Drzal, L. T.; Mohanty, A. K.; Burgueno, R.; Misra, M.,, Biobased Structural Composite Materials for Housing and Infrastructure Applications: Opportunities and Challenges, NSF-PATH Housing Research Agenda Workshop, Proceedings and Recommendations, 129-140, 2004
  • Park, H.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T., "Green" Nanocomposites from Cellulose Acetate Bioplastic and Clay: Effect of Eco-Friendly Triethyl Citrate Plasticizer, Biomacromolecules,, 5(6), 2281-2288, 2004
  • Park, H.; Liang, X.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T., Effect of Compatibilizer on Nanostructure of the Biodegradable Cellulose Acetate/Organoclay Nanocomposites, Macromolecules, 37(24), 9076-9082, 2004
  • Wibowo, A. C.; Mohanty, A. K.; Misra, M.; Drzal, L. T., Chopped Industrial Hemp Fiber Reinforced Cellulosic Plastic Bio-composites: Thermo-Mechanical and Morphological Characterization, Ind. Engin. Chem. Res.,, 45(22), 7589-7596, 2004
  • Liu, W.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M., Influence Of Fiber Surface Treatment On Morphology And Properties Of Indian Grass Reinforced Soy Protein Based Composites, Polymer, 45(22), 7589-7596, 2004
  • Choi, J. S.; Lim, S. T.; Choi, H. J.; Mohanty, A. K.; Drzal, L. T.; Misra, M.; Wibowo, A., Preparation And Characterization Of Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Biocomposite With Natural Fiber, J. Mater. Sci.,, 39(21), 6631-6633, 2004
  • Mohanty, AK, Drzal, LT, Misra, M,, Nano Reinforcements Of Bio-Based Polymers - The Hope And The Reality, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 88, 60-61, 2003
  • Helmuth, J., Schalek, R. L., Drzal, L. T., Correlation of the Mechanical Properties to the Fiber-Matrix Adhesion of Nextel 312™ Fiber/BN/Blackglas™ Composites, Composite Interf., 10(1), 2003
  • Drzal, L. T. Raghavendran, V. K., Adhesion Of Thermoplastic Matrices To Carbon Fibers: Effect Of Polymer Properties And Fiber Chemistry, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 16(1), 21-30, 2003
  • Defoort, B., Drzal, L. T., Influence Of Processing Conditions On Adhesion Between Carbon Fibers And Electron-Beam Cured Cationic Matrices, Journal of Adhesion, 79(4), 361-382, 2003
  • Khan, Mubarak A. , Sirai, M. S., Rahman, M. M. and Drzal, L. T., Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Coir Fiber (Cocus nucifera) with 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) by Photocuring, Poly Plast Tech Eng, 42(2), 253-265, 2003
  • Cho, D., Choi, Y. Drzal, L. T., Characterization, Properties, and Processing of LaRC PETI-5 as a High-Temperature Sizing Material. III. Adhesion Enhancement of Carbon/BMI Composites, Journal of Adhesion, 79(1), 1-22, 2003
  • Cho, D., Drzal, L. T., Effect of Thermal Cure on the Fluorescence of Matrimid 5292 Bismaleimide Resin, Journal of Materials Science Letters, 22(6), 459-461, 2003
  • Cho, D., Yang, G. and Drzal, L. T., Effect of Thermal Imidization and Curing on Fluorescence Behavior of a Phenylethynyl-Terminated Poly(amic acid), Journal of Materials Science Letters, 22(6), 459-461, 2003
  • Han, S. O. and L. T. Drzal, Water Absorption Effects On Hydrophilic Polymer Matrix Of Carboxyl Functionalized Glucose Resin And Epoxy Resin, Europ. Polym. J., 39(9), 1791-1799, 2003
  • DwanÂ’isa, J-P. L., Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., and Drzal, L. T., Hemp Reinforced Based Polyurethanes for Automotive Applications: Evaluation of Thermomechanical and Morphological Properties, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 11(4), 161-168, 2003
  • Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T., Misra, M., Use of Maleated Polyolefins as Adhesion Promoters in Engineered Natural Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Novel Powder Impregnation Processing, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(8), 999-1016, 2002
  • Raghavendran, V. K., Drzal, L. T., Askeland, P., Effect Of Surface Oxygen Content And Roughness On Interfacial Adhesion In Carbon Fiber - Polycarbonate Composites, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(10), 1283-1307, 2002
  • Drzal, L. T., Herrera-Franco, P, Measurement Methods for Fiber-Matrix Adhesion in Composite Materials, 2(chapter 17), 2002
  • Davis, G. D., Thayer, K., Rich, M. J., Drzal, L. T., Inspection of Composite and Metal Adhesive Bonds with an Electrochemical Sensor, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(10), 1307-1326, 2002
  • Raghavendran, V. K., Drzal, L. T., Grafting Of Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate And Polymethyl Methacrylate On To The Surface Of Carbon Fibers Via Anionic Polymerization, Composite Inter., 9(1), 1-24, 2002
  • Raghavendran, V. K., Drzal, L. T., Fiber-Matrix Interfacial Adhesion Improvement In Carbon Fiber-Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate Composites By Polymer Grafting, Journal of Adhesion, 78(10), 895-922, 2002
  • BenCheikh, R., Askeland, P., Schalek, R. L., Drzal, L. T., Improving the Adhesive Properties of Polypropylene using a Liquid-Phase Sulfonation Treatment, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(12), 1651-1668, 2002
  • Muraoka, Y., Rich, M. J., Drzal, L. T., Sulfonation of UHMW-PE Fibers for Adhesion Promotion in Epoxy Polymers, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(12), 1659-1686, 2002
  • Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T., Misra, M., Novel Hybrid Coupling Agent As An Adhesion Promoter in Natural Fiber Reinforced Powder Polypropylene Composites, Journal of Materials Science Letters, 21, 1885-1888, 2002
  • Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., Drzal, L. T., Sustainable Biocomposites From Renewable Resources: Opportunities and Challenges in the Green Materials World, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 10(1), 19, 2002
  • Schalek, R. L., Defoort, B. Drzal, L. T., A TEM Investigation of the Network Structure of Electron Beam Cured Epoxy Polymers, Microscopy Today, 2002
  • Mohanty, A. K., Drzal, L. T. and Misra, M., Engineered Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites: Influence of Surface Modifications and Novel Powder Impregnation Processing, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(8), 999-1015, 2002
  • Drzal, L. T., Herrera-Franco, P. (2002) Measurement Methods for Fiber-Matrix Adhesion in Composite Materials, Comprehensive Adhesion Science: The Mechanics of Adhesion, Rheology of Adhesives and Strength of Adhesive Bonds, v2 Edition, Elsevier, chap 17 pages (bookchapter)
  • Ishihara, S., Drzal, L. T., Elevated Temperature Treatment of Aramid Fibers to Improve Adhesion, SME Technical Paper CM01-00, 2001
  • D. B. Miracle, S. L. Donaldson, Eds, Interfaces and Interphases, ASM Handbook, Composites, 21, 169-179, 2001
  • Khan, M. A., Hinrichsen, G., Drzal, L. T, Influence of Novel Coupling Agents on Mechanical Properties of Jute Reinforced Polypropylene Composite, Journal of Materials Science Letters, 20, 1711-1713, 2001
  • Hawley, M. C., Jayaraman, K., Sticklen, J., Moore, B., Drzal, L. T., McCullough, R. L., Impact of the NSF State/Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on Low-Cost, High-Speed Polymer Composites Processing on Research and Educational Programs at Michigan State University, Composites: Part A, 32, 1175-1179, 2001
  • Cho, D. Drzal, L. T., Characterization, Properties and Processing of LaRC PETI-5 as a High Temperature Sizing Material: Part I. FT-IR Studies on Imidization and Phenylethynl End Group Reaction Behavior, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 76, 190-200, 2000
  • D. Cho and L. T. Drzal, Characterization, Properties and Processing of LaRC PETI-5 as a High Temperature Sizing Material: Part II. Thermal Characterization, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 75, 1278-1287, 2000
  • R. Schalek and L. T. Drzal, Characterization of Advanced Materials Using an Environmental SEM, Journal of Advanced Materials, 32(2), 32, 2000
  • Davis, G., Krebs, L. A., Drzal, L. T., Rich, M. J., Askeland, P, Electrochemical Sensors For Nondestructive Evaluation Of Adhesive Bonds, Journal of Adhesion, 72(3-4), 335-358, 2000
  • Adhesion of Carbon Fibers to Vinyl Ester Matrices, SME Technical Paper AD00-241, 2000
  • Mohanty, A. K., Misra, M., Drzal, L. T., Surface Modifications of Natural Fiber and Performance of the Resulting Biocomposites: An Overview, Composite Interfaces, 8(5), 313-344, 2000
  • Haack, L. P., Straccia, A. M., Holubka, J. W., Bhurke, A., Xie, M., Drzal, L. T., Chemistry Of Surface Modification With UV/Ozone For Improved Intercoat Adhesion in Multilayered Coating Systems, Surface and Interface Analysis, 29(12), 829-836, 2000
  • Cho, D., Choi, Y., Drzal, L. T., Simultaneous Monitoring Of Imidization And Cure Reaction Of LaRC Peti-5 Sized On A Braided Glass Fabric Substrate By Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Polymer, 42(10), 4611-4618, 2000
  • Drzal, L. T., Herrera-Franco, P., Ho, H., Test Methods for the Measurement of Fiber-Matrix Adhesion, Comprehensive Composite Materials, A. Kelley; C. Zweben, Eds., Chapter 5, 2000
  • Drzal, L. T., Herrera-Franco, P., Ho, H. (2000) Test Methods for the Measurement of Fiber-Matrix Adhesion, Comprehensive Composite Materials, Elsevier Science, chap 5 pages (bookchapter)
  • S. Padaki and L. T. Drzal, A Simulation Study on the Effects of Particle Size on the Consolidation of Polymer Powder, Composite Materials, Part A, 30(3), 325-337, 1999
  • R. K. Agrawal and L. T. Drzal, Adhesion Mechanisms of Polyurethane to Glass: Interphase Formation and Structure, 673-685, 1998
  • Morgan Roger J, Shin E Eugene, Lincoln Jason E, Zhou Jiming, Drzal Lawrence T, Wilenski Mark S, Lee Andre, Curliss David, Durability characterization of bismaleimide and polyimide-carbon fiber composites, International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (Proceedings), 43(1), 106-119, 1998
  • R. L. Schalek and L. T. Drzal, Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopes Provide Imaging Capabilities Beyond Conventional SEMs, Ceramic Industry, 148(6), 72-79, 1998
  • Drzal, L. T., Herrera-Franco, P., Ho, H. (1998) Comparison of Methods for the Measurement of Fiber-Matrix Adhesion in Composites, Encyclopedia of Comprehensive Composite Materials, Elsevier (bookchapter)
  • Dontula N, Weitzsacker C L, Drzal Lawrence T, Surface activation of polymers using ultraviolet light activation, Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings, 3, 2766-2770, 27 Apr 1997
  • C. L. Weitzsacker, M. Xie and L. T. Drzal, Using XPS to Investigate Fiber/Matrix Chemical Interactions in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Surface and Interfacial Analysis, 25, 53-63, 1997
  • V. K. Raghavendran, M. C. Waterbury, V. Rao and L. T. Drzal, Influence of Matrix Molecular Weight and Processing Conditions on the Interfacial Adhesion in Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate/Carbon Fiber Composites, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 11(12), 1501-1512, 1997
  • L. T. Drzal, N. Sugiura and D. Hook, The Polymer Interphase in Composites: Intrinsic Limitations to Adhesion, Composite Interfaces, 4, 337-354, 1997
  • Vyakarnam Murty N, Drzal Lawrence T, New process for aligning chopped fibers in composites, Plastics Engineering, 53(1), 35-37, 1997
  • Schalek Richard L, Drzal Lawrence T, High-pressure electron beam imaging, Advanced Materials & Processes, 152(1), 21-24, 1997
  • Padaki S, Drzal L T, Consolidation model for polymer powder impregnated tapes, Journal of Composite Materials, 31(21), 2202-2227, 1997
  • Raghavendran V K, Waterbury M C, Rao V, Drzal L T, Influence of matrix molecular weight and processing conditions on the interfacial adhesion in bisphenol-A polycarbonate/carbon fiber composites, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 11(12), 1501-1512, 1997
  • Erickson B L, Asthana H, Drzal L T, Sulfonation of polymer surfaces - I. Improving adhesion of polypropylene and polystyrene to epoxy adhesives via gas phase sulfonation, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 11(10), 1249-1267, 1997
  • Asthana H, Erickson B L, Drzal L T, Sulfonation of polymer surfaces - II. Chemical changes on polypropylene and polystyrene surfaces after gas phase sulfonation, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 11(10), 1269-1288, 1997
  • Drzal, L. T., Sugiura, N. and Hook, D., The Carbon Fiber-Polymer Interphase in Composites: Intrinsic Limitations to Adhesion, Comp. Interf., 4, 337-54, 1997
  • Shin E Eugene, Morgan Roger J, Wilenski Mark, Zhou Jiming, Lincoln Jason, Drzal Lawrence T, Effects of processing conditions and service environmental exposures on high temperature polymer matrix carbon fiber composites, International SAMPE Technical Conference, 28, 225-235, 4 Nov 1996
  • Drzal Lawrence T, Sugiura Naoki, Hook Daniel, Fiber-matrix chemical bonding in composite materials and its effect on adhesion, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry, American Chemical Society, 37(2), 50-51, 25 Aug 1996
  • Weitzsacker Cara L, Xie Ming, Drzal Lawrence T, Using XPS to investigate fiber/matrix chemical interactions in carbon-fiber-reinforced composites, Surface and Interface Analysis, 25(2), 53-63, 12 Jun 1996
  • Drzal L T, Sugiura N, Hook D, Role of chemical bonding and surface topography in adhesion between carbon fibers and epoxy matrices, Composite Interfaces, 4(5), 337-354, 5 May 1996
  • Weitzsacker C L, Drzal L T, Analysis of the fiber/matrix interface in carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites by XPS, Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings, 3, 3656-3660, 5 May 1996
  • Vyakarnam Murty N, Drzal Lawrence T, Novel processing and performance of aligned discontinuous fiber polymer composites, Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2, 2531-2535, 5 May 1996
  • Shin E Eugene, Bhurke Alekh, Scott Edward, Rozeveld Steve, Drzal Lawrence T, Microstructure, morphology, and failure modes of polymer-modified asphalts, Transportation Research Record, 61-73, 1996
  • Agrawal R K, Drzal L T, Adhesion mechanisms of polyurethanes to glass surfaces. III. Investigation of possible physico-chemical interactions at the interphase, Journal of Adhesion, 55(3-4), 221-243, 1996
  • Ho H, Drzal L T, Evaluation of interfacial mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites using the microindentation method, Composites - Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 27(10), 961-971, 1996
  • Padaki S, Drzal L T, Autohesive strength characterization of semi-crystalline polymer matrix composites, Composite Interfaces, 4(3), 133-142, 1996
  • Shin E Eugene, Jurek Robert, Drzal Lawrence T, Morgan Roger J, Choi Jin-Kyu, Lee Andre, Durability and critical fundamental aging mechanisms of high temperature polymer matrix carbon fiber composites: Part I, 69-1, 183-189, 12 Nov 1995
  • Shin E Eugene, Dunn Colin, Fouch Eric, Morgan Roger J, Wilenski Mark, Drzal Lawrence T, Durability and critical fundamental aging mechanisms of high temperature polymer matrix carbon fiber composites: Part II, 69-1, 191-200, 12 Nov 1995
  • Drzal L T, Raghavendran V, Adhesion of carbon fibers to polycarbonate matrices-interphase composition and structure, Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings, 2, 2877-2881, 7 May 1995
  • Larson B K, Drzal L T, Van Antwerp J, Swelling and dissolution rates of glass fiber sizings in matrix resin via micro-dielectrometry, Polymer Composites, 16(5), 415-420, 1995
  • Agrawal, R. K. and Drzal, L. T., Adhesion Mechanisms of Polyurethanes to Glass Surfaces I. Structure-Property Relationships in Polyurethanes and Their Effects on Adhesion to Glass, Journal of Adhesion, 54, 79-93, 1995
  • Drzal, L. T., Padaki, S., Vyakarnam, M. and Fernandes, J., Powder Impregnation of Polymer Composite Materials (book chapter), Polymer Powder Technology (M. Narkis and N. Rosenzweig, eds.), 511-30, 1995
  • Drzal, L. T., Padaki, S, Vyakarnam, M., Fernandes, J. (1995) Powder Impregnation of Polymer Composite Materials, Polymer Powder Technology, J. Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 511-530 pages (bookchapter)
  • Ho H, Drzal L T, Non-linear numerical study of the single-fiber fragmentation test. Part I: test mechanics, Composites Engineering, 5(10-11), 1231-1244, 28 Aug 1994
  • Ho H, Drzal L T, Non-linear numerical study of the single-fiber fragmentation test. Part II: a parametric study, Composites Engineering, 5(10-11), 1245-1259, 28 Aug 1994
  • Chaudhry T M, Ho H, Drzal L T, Harris M, Laine R M, Silicon oxycarbide coatings on graphite fibers II. Adhesion, processing, and interfacial properties, Microstructure and Processing, A195(1-2), 237-249, 7 Jun 1994
  • Drzal L T, Madhukar M, Waterbury M C, Adhesion to carbon fiber surfaces: Surface chemical and energetic effects, Composite Structures, 27(1-2), 65-71, 1994
  • Larson B K, Drzal L T, Glass fibre sizing/matrix interphase formation in liquid composite moulding: effects on fibre/matrix adhesion and mechanical properties, Composites, 25(7), 711-721, 1994
  • Larson, B. K. and Drzal,L. T., Glass Fiber Sizing-Matrix Interphase Formation in Liquid Composite Molding: Effects on Fiber-Matrix Adhesion and Mechanical Properties, Composites, 25(7), 711-21, 1994
  • Larson B K, Drzal L T, Interphase formed by glass fiber sizings and its effect on adhesion and composite properties, Proceedings of the American Society for Composites, 187-196, 19 Oct 1993
  • Raghavendran V, Waterbury M C, Drzal L T, Effects of processing conditions and molecular weight of the resin on the interfacial adhesion in polycarbonate/carbon fiber composites, Proceedings of the American Society for Composites, 12-19, 19 Oct 1993
  • Drzal L T, Madhukar M, Fibre-matrix adhesion and its relationship to composite mechanical properties, Journal of Materials Science, 28(3), 569-610, 1993
  • Al-Moussawi Hassan, Drown Edward K, Drzal Lawrence T, Silane/sizing composite interphase, Polymer Composites, 14(3), 195-200, 1993
  • Drzal, L. T., Madhukar, M. and Waterbury, M. C., Adhesion to Carbon Fiber Surfaces: Surface Chemical and Energetic Effects, Composite Structures, 26, 1993
  • Larson B K, Drzal L T, Interphase development in a liquid composite molding environment, Proceedings of the American Society for Composites, 7th Technical Confer, 286-293, September 1992
  • Drzal L T, Waterbury M C, Madhukar M, Surface chemical. Surface energetic and interphase effects on adhesion of epoxy matrices to carbon fibers, International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, 37, 770-782, 9 Mar 1992
  • Herrera-Franco Pedro J, Rao Venkatesh, Drzal Lawrence T, Bond strength measurement in composites - analysis of experimental techniques, Composites Engineering, 2(1), 31-45, 1992
  • Madhukar Madhu S, Drzal Lawrence T, Fiber-matrix adhesion and its effect on composite mechanical properties: IV. Mode I and mode II fracture toughness of graphite/epoxy composites, Journal of Composite Materials, 26(7), 936-968, 1992
  • Drown E K, Al Moussawi H, Drzal L T, Glass fiber 'sizings' and their role in fiber-matrix adhesion, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 5(10), 865-881, 1991
  • Waterbury Mark C, Drzal Lawrence T, On the determination of fiber strengths by in-situ fiber strength testing, Journal of Composites Technology and Research, 13(1), 22-28, 1991
  • Larson Brent K, Drzal Lawrence T, Sorousian Parviz, Carbon fibre-cement adhesion in carbon fibre reinforced cement composites, Composites, 21(3), 205-215, 1990
  • Drzal, L. T., Herrera-Franco, P. (1990) Composite Fiber-Matrix Bond Tests, the Engineered Materials Handbook: Adhesives and Sealants, v3 Edition, Materials Park, OH, ASM International, 392-405 pages (bookchapter)
  • Drzal L T, Role of the fiber-matrix interphase on composite properties, Vacuum, 41(7-9 Pt3), 1615-1618, 25 Sep 1989
  • Drzal Lawrence T, Effect of polymeric matrix mechanical properties on the fiber-matrix interfacial shear strength, Microstructure and Processing, A126(1-2), 289-293, 18 Apr 1989
  • Drzal, L. T. (1988) Adhesion of Graphite Fibers to Epoxy Matrices, Treatise on Adhesion and Adhesives, New York, NY, Marcel Dekker, v6 pages (bookchapter)
  • Drzal, L. T. (1985) The Epoxy Interphase in Composites, Advances in Polymer Science II, Spring Verlag, v75 pages (bookchapter)

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