Lesser Research Group

Publications

  • Lepcio P, Daguerre-Bradford J, Cristadoro AM, Schuette M, Lesser AJ. Frontally polymerized foams: thermodynamic and kinetical aspects of front hindrance by particles. Materials Horizons, 2023. DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01553f
  • Lepcio P, Svatik J, Staffova M, Lesser AJ, Ondreas F. Revealing the Combined Nanoconfinement Effect by Soft and Stiff Inclusions in PMMA/Silica CO2 Blown Foams. Macromol Mater Eng, 2022. 307(11) DOI: 10.1002/mame.202200403
  • Lepcio P, Svatik J, Reznakova E, Zicha D, Lesser AJ, Ondreas F. Anisotropic solid-state PLA foaming templated by crystal phase pre-oriented with 3D printing: cell supporting structures with directional capillary transfer function. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2022. 10(15) DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02133h
  • Camarda DS, Lampe MJ, Lesser AJ, Desbois P, Stoll K, Gabriel C, Konradi R. Upcycling by grafting onto semi-crystalline polymers using supercritical CO2. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2021. 138(41) DOI: 10.1002/app.51203
  • Saraf C, Stubbs E, Hu WG, Emrick T, Lesser, AJ. Combining Mechanical Fortification and Ultralow Flammability in Epoxy Networks. Macromol Mater Eng, 2021. 306(2) DOI: 10.1002/mame.202000567
  • Kanbargi N, van Era MJ, Lesser AJ. Anisotropic cellular structures from semi-crystalline polymer templates. Journal of Polymer Science, 2020. 58(23): 3311-3321. DOI: 10.1002/pol.20200572
  • Cromer BM, Coughlin EB, Lesser AJ. Melt Mastication of Isotactic Polyproyplene for Improved Thermal and Physical Properties. Polym Eng Sci, 2019. 60: 380-386.
  • Owusu Nkwantabisah, S, Lesser AJ. Synergy of supercritical CO2 and superheated H2O for enhanced processability of polyethersulfone towards open cell foams, Polym Eng Sci, 2018. 58: 1108 -1114
  • Kanbargi N, Lesser  AJ, Improving Adhesion Between Aramid Fibers and Natural Rubber Through Morphological and Synthetic Modification of the Fibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2018. 135 (24)
  • Evans GC, Desbois P, Lesser AJ. Engineering Impact Modification of Anionically Polymerized Polyamide 6. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2018. 135(47).
  • Owusu Nkwantabisah, S, Lesser AJ. Synergy of supercritical CO2 and superheated H2O for enhanced processability of polyethersulfone towards open cell foams. Polym Eng Sci, 2018. 58: p:1108 -1114
  • Rahman MA, Lok M, Lesser AJ. Superheated Water and Ethanol As Green Additives to Processed Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO). Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2018. 57(11): p. 3950-3956.
  • Kanbargi N, Hu WG, Lesser AJ, Degradation Mechanisms of Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) Fibers by P-31 Solid-State NMR. Polymer Degradation Stability, 2017. 136: p. 131-138
  • Owusu-Nkwantabisah S, Staudt C, Lesser AJ. Improving flame retardancy and melt processability of polyethersulfone using low molecular weight additives. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2016. 133
  • Cromer BM, Scheel S, Luinstra GA, Coughlin EB, Lesser AJ. In-situ polymerization of isotactic polypropylene-nanographite nanocomposites. Polymer (United Kingdom), 2015. 80: 275-281.
  • Cugini AV, A.J. Lesser. Aspects of physical aging, mechanical rejuvenation, and thermal annealing in a new copolyester. Polymer Engineering and Science, 2015. 55: 1941-1950.
  • Cromer BM, Coughlin EB, Lesser AJ. Evaluation of a New Processing Method for Improved Nanocomposite Dispersions. Nanocomposites, 2015. 1(3): p. 152-159.
  • Szyndler MW, Timmons JC, Yang ZH, Lesser AJ, Emrick T. Multifunctional deoxybenzoin-based epoxies: Synthesis, mechanical properties, and thermal evaluation. Polymer (United Kingdom), 2014. 55: 4441-4446.
  • Ganguly R, Lesser AJ. Mechanism and kinetics of ultra-high molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene sintering. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2014. 131.
  • Cromer BM, Coughlin EB, Lesser AJ. Improved nanocomposite dispersions produced by a Melt-Mastication process. Annual Technical Conference - Antec, Conference Proceedings, 2014. 1: 634-639.
  • Ware, P. R.and A.J. Lesser, Reinforcing Thermosets Using Crystalline Desoxyanisoin Structures. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2014. 131(3) pdf
  • Jancar, J., et al., Effect of Particle Size, Temperature, and Deformation Rate on the Plastic Flow and Strain Hardening Response of PMMA Composites. Macromolecules, 2013. 46(23):p. 9409-9426 pdf
  • Kalfus, J., A.T. Detwiler, and A.J. Lesser, Probing Segmental Dynamics of Polymer Glasses during Tensile Deformation with Dielectric Spectroscopy. Macromolecules, 2012. 45(11):p. 4839-4837 pdf
  • Kalfus, J., N. Singh, and A.J. Lesser, Reinforcement in Nano-Filled PAA Hydrogels. Polymer, 2012. 53(7):p. 2544-2547 pdf 
  • Yang, Z.H., A.T. Detwiler, and A.J. Lesser, Prestressed Double Network Thermoset: Preparation and Characterization. Journal of Materials Science, 2012. 47(10):p. 4251-4261 pdf
  • Detwiler, A.T. and A.J. Lesser, Characterization of Douple Network Epoxies with Tunable Compositions. Journal of Materials Science, 2012. 47(8):p. 3493-3503. pdf
  • Singh, N.K. and A.J. Lesser, A Physical and Mechanical Study of Prestressed Competitive Double Network Thermoplastic Elastomers. Macromolecules, 2011. 44(6):p. 1480-1490. pdf
  • Yordem, O.S., A.G. Simanke, and A.J. Lesser, Reinforcing and Toughening of Polypropylene With Self-Assembled Low Molar Mass Additives. Polymer Engineering and Science, 2011. 51(3):p. 550-558. pdf
  • Archer, J.S. and A.J. Lesser, Shear Band Formation and Mode ll Fracture of Polymeric Glasses. Journal of Polymer Science Part B-Polymer Physics, 2011. 49(2):p. 103-114. pdf
  • Jancar, J., et al., Current Issues in Research on Structure-Property Relationships in Polymer Nanocomposites. Polymer, 2010. 51(15):p. 3321-3343. pdf
  • Detwiler, A.T. and A.J. Lesser, Aspects of Network Formation in Glassy Thermosets. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2010. 117(2):p. 1021-1034. pdf
  • Eastman, S.A., A.J. Lesser, and T.J. McCarthy, Quantitative Poly(vinyl alcohol) Modification in Ionic Liquids: Esterification and Urethaniation with Low Surface Tension Producing Reagents. Macromolecules, 2010. 43(10):p.4584-4588. pdf
  • Yordem, O.S. and A.J. Lesser, Reinforcing Thermosets with Crystallizable Solvents. Journal of Polymer Science Part B-Polymer Physics, 2010. 48(8):p. 840-849. pdf
  • Singh, N.K. and A.J. Lesser, Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical Studies of Double Networks Based on Thermoplastic Elastomers. Journal of Polymer Science Part B-Polymer Physics, 2010. 48(7): p. 778-789. pdf