ANTEC 2009 Plastics: Annual Technical Conference Proceedings

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ANTEC
ANTEC
2009
2009

June 22 - 24, 2009
McCormick Place West
Chicago, IL

PLASTICS
ANNUAL TECHNICAL
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
CONTENTS
SIG013—APPLIED RHEOLOGY
Rheology-Structure Relationships
Anomalous Rheological Properties For Binary Blends Of Linear Polyethylene And Long-Chain Branched
Polyethylene ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
N. Mieda, Japan advanced institute science and tecnology, Asahidai Nomi Ishikawa , Japan
K. Okamoto, M. Yamaguchi, Japan advanced institute science and tecnology, Asahidai Nomi IShikawa, Japan
Rheological Properties Of Long Chain Branched Polyethylene Melts At High Shear Rate ................................................... 4
Y. Son, Kongju National University, Kongju, Korea, Republic of
D. Kim, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Chungnam, Korea, Republic of
Melt Fracture Of Linear Polyethylenes: Molecular Structure And Die Geometry Effects ..................................................... 9
D. Rohlfing, A. Sukhadia, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
M. Ansari, S. Hatzikiriakos, U. British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A GPC-Mx Approach Of Improving Rheology-Mwd Prediction For Polypropylene .......................................................... 14
R. Cong, D. Gillespie, J. Huang, J. Wang, W. Yau, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, United States
Linear Viscoelastic Properties Of N-Hexadecane Under Oscillatory Shear Via Non-Molecular Dynamics
Simulations ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
H. Tseng, J. Wu, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Province of China
R. Chang, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Province of China
Rheological Characterization Of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ................................................................................................ 24
O. Alothman, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
SIG028—BIOPLASTICS
Properties of PLA, PLA Foam and PLA Composite Materials
Crystallinity Development In Cellular Poly(Lactic Acid) In The Presence Of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide ......................... 31
B. Favis, Ecole polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
M. Mihai, National Research Council, Boucherville , Quebec, Canada
M. Huneault, National Research Council, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada
Impact Of Molecular Branching On The Microcellular Foaming Of Polylactic Acid ......................................................... 36
J. Wang, Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
C. Park, W. Zhu, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Effects Of Chain Branching On The Foamability Of Polylactide ..................................................................................... 41
J. Wang, W. Zhu, Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J. Randall, NatureWorks LLC, Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States
R. Pop-Iliev, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
C. Park, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Effect Of Citrate Plasticizer On The Thermal And Rheological Properties Of Polylactic Acid ............................................ 46
E. Cardona, M. Noriega, S. Ospina, J. Sierra, ICIPC, Medellin, Colombia
Corn (Sugars) Based Polymer Chemistries For The Polymer And Cosmetics Industries .................................................... 51
P. Friedhoff, Iowa Corn, Johnston, Iowa, United States
G. Collins, A. East, X. Feng, W. Hammond, M. Jaffe, Z. Ophir, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New
Jersey, United States
BLOW MOLDING—D30
Innovations in Blow Molding
Structural Strength Of Blow Moulded PET Bottle Using Microwave Pre-Heated Preforms ................................................ 55
S. Masood, S. Vasa, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
D. Erbulut, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A Novel 3-D Blow Molding Method And Its Part Thickness Control Strategy ................................................................... 60
G. Huang, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
H. Huang, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering,
China
Next Generation HDPE For Blow Molding Applications ................................................................................................ 65
M. Kapur, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, United States
COMPOSITES—D39
Nanocomposites - Clay Reinforcement I
The Effect Of Functionalization On Polymer Intercalation And Properties Of Polystyrene/Clay
Nanocomposites .................................................................................................................................................. 70
J. Calderon, M. Kamal, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Processing Of PET Nanocomposites With Different Percentage Of Surfactant Using Twin Screw Extrusion
Technology ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
S. Sontikaew, K. Tarverdi, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Evaluation Of Dispersion Characteristics Of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites By X-Ray Diffraction
Measurement And Microscopy ............................................................................................................................. 80
U. Klemradt, II. Physikalisches Institut B RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
A. Elas, Institute of Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University (IKV) , Aachen, Germany
K. Berdel, D. Carmele, W. Michaeli, Institute of Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University (IKV), Aachen,
Germany
Extensional Flow Mixing Provides Flexural And Tensile Modulus Improvements From Untreated Nanoclay
Composites ......................................................................................................................................................... 85
C. Frauenpreis, T. Hicks, T. Samoylova, V. Sinani, A. Stall, Stratek Plastics Ltd., Wallingford, Connecticut, United
States
Stiff, Highly Damping Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites Via Simple, Scalable Processing ................................. 92
E. Dunkerley, D. Schmidt, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
ENGINEERING PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE—D26
Membranes
Water And Ion Transport Through Sulfonated Styrenic Pentablock Copolymer Membranes For Reverse
Osmosis Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 97
B. Freeman, G. Geise, D. Paul, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States
Water Vapor Transport Properties Of Shape Memory Polyurethane Nanocomposites .....................................................102
F. Cao, I. SEDAT Gunes, S. Jana, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
Sulfonated Styrenic Pentablock Copolymer Membranes for High Water Transport Rate Applications ..............................107
R. Bening, D. Dubois, J. Flood, C. Willis, Kraton Polymers LLC, Houston, Texas, United States
Morphology Of Sulfonated Styrenic Pentablock Copolymer Solutions And Membranes ...................................................113
A. Kota, K. Winey, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nanocomposites I
Thermal Conductivity Of Epoxy/Expanded Graphite Composites ..................................................................................117
S. Jana, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
L. Du, University of Akron, Fairlawn, Ohio, United States
*Morphology And Properties Of Exfoliated Graphite/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites .................................122
H. Kim, C. Macosko, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
POSS/PP Nanocomposites: Characterization And Properties ........................................................................................126
S. Jana, B. Lee, S. Roy, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
PET/Clay Nanocomposites By Melt Compounding .......................................................................................................131
P. Carreau, H. Ghasemi, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
M. Kamal, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
EXTRUSION—D22
Single-Screw I
Bulk Resin Density And Plasticity For PET And LDPE ................................................................................................136
S. Derezinski, Extruder Tech Inc., Penfield, New York, United States
Cohesion-Driven Recirculation Of A Polymer Solids Bed In A Screw Simulator ..............................................................142
S. Rahim, M. Thompson, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
A. Alotaibi, SABIC, Riyahd, Saudi Arabia
An Alternative Analysis Of Single-Screw Melting .........................................................................................................147
G. Campbell, Castle Research Associates, Jonesport, Maine, United States
M. Spalding, The Dow Chemical Co, Midland, Michigan, United States

* Present in a joint session.
An Extrusion Study: Examination Of The Improved Processing Characteristics Of A PLA Impact Modified
Blend ................................................................................................................................................................155
J. Baird, Davis Standard LLC, Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States
J. Christiano, Davis Standard, Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States
B. Morris, Dupont, Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Single Screw Extrusion Of Biobased And Biodegradable Poly (Hydroxy Butanoic Acid) Copolymers .................................161
R. Krishnaswamy, Metabolix, Inc. (Telles), Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Twin-Screw I
Polyamide 6-Nanocompounds Made Via In-Situ Polymerisation From Clay And Caprolactam In A Twin Screw
Extruder ...........................................................................................................................................................167
W. Michaeli, B. Rothe, Institute of Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University (IKV), Aachen, Germany
3D Simulations Of A Reactive Flow In Screw Elements Of Closely-Intermeshing Twin Screw Extruders: A
Scale-Up Analysis ...............................................................................................................................................171
C. Tzoganakis, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
E. Ortiz-Rodriguez, Universuty of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Special Intake Elements To Overcome Feed Limitation In Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruders - Design
Features And Experimental Results ......................................................................................................................176
B. Padmanabhan, STEER America Inc, Uniontown, Ohio, United States
C. Jayanth, STEER Engineering Private Limited, Bangalore, India
Shear Uniformity In Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruder - A Geometrical Study Of Shear Rates In A Fully
Filled Zone ........................................................................................................................................................182
B. Padmanabhan, STEER America Inc, Uniontown, Ohio, United States
C. Jayanth, STEER Engineering Private Limited, Bangalore, KA, India
Model-Based Inferential Sensing Of Melt Flow Rate In Compounding Operations ...........................................................187
T. Duever, V. Noeei, C. Tzoganakis, S. Zhu, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
R. Pop-Iliev, UOIT, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
SIG002—FAILURE ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
Plastic Failure Analysis
Using DSC To Determine The Quality Of PVC ............................................................................................................192
J. Cruz, P. Gramann, B. Ralston, The Madison Group, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Environmental Stress Cracking Of CPVC Pipe By Mixed Glycols ..................................................................................198
R. Hauser, Ray Hauser Expertise, Boulder, Colorado, United States
Blistering Of Polyester Products ................................................................................................................................203
J. Spoormaker, Delft university of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
Failure Of Human Biopolymers .................................................................................................................................208
M. Ezrin, University of Connecticut, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING—D44
Flexible Packaging - Barrier Film
Statistical Model Predicting Water Vapor Transmission Rates Of High-Barrier-Coated Papers ........................................220
J. Kuusipalo, K. Lahtinen, Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland
Influence Of Moisture On The Mechanical And Barrier Properties Of Multilayer Aromatic Polyamide
Nanocomposite Films ..........................................................................................................................................225
J. Ratto, C. Thellen, US Army NSRDEC, Natick, Massachusetts, United States
The Interplay Between Polymer Polydispersity And Film Gauge In HDPE Barrier Films: How Polydispersity
Controls The Gauge Dependence Of Film Barrier Properties ..................................................................................231
J. Borke, J. Haley, LyondellBasell Industries, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Development Of Antimicrobial PLA Nanocomposites With Silver Containing Layered Nanoclays For
Packaging And Coating Applications ....................................................................................................................236
J. Lagaron, IATA-CSIC, Valencia, Spain
M. Busolo, Nanobiomatters S.L., Valencia, Spain
Metallizer Conditions Impact On Lamination Bond Strength ........................................................................................240
E. Mount, EMMOUNT Technologies, Canandaigua, New York, United States
INJECTION MOLDING—D23
Computer Simulation I
Development Of Fast 3D Filling Analysis Technology In Injection Molding .....................................................................244
J. Moon, LG Chem., Daejeon, Korea, Republic of
W. Ryim, Moldion, Seongnam-si, Korea, Republic of
A Three-Dimensional CAE Molding Of Microchip Encapsulation ..................................................................................247
C. Chen, H. Chiu, Y. Chou, H. Yeh, CoreTech System Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, Province of China
C. Yu, CoreTech System Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, United States
Simulations And Verifications Of True 3D Optical Parts By Injection Molding Process ....................................................253
Y. Chang, H. Chiu, W. Yang, C. Yu, CoreTech System, Chupei, Taiwan, Province of China
H. Lai, P. Wang, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu , Taiwan, Province of China
Challenge Stable Moulding Processes, With Confidence!...............................................................................................259
M. Thornagel, SIGMA Engineering GmbH, Aachen, Germany
Benefits Of An Energy Usage Indicator For Injection Molding Simulation ......................................................................264
P. Brincat, R. Speight, Moldflow, Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia
Melt Memory And Core Deflection .............................................................................................................................269
Y. Chang, CoreTech System Co., Ltd, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Province of China
C. Chen, Y. Chou, CoreTech System Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan, Province of China
A. Giacomin, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Multi-Cavity Mold Balancing
Utilizing Advanced Simulation And Melt Management Technologies To Redefine The Industry Standard..........................274
E. Bowersox, Tech Molded Plastics, Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Of Melt-Modulation Technology For Enhanced Injection Molding .............................................................281
J. Coulter, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Numerical Simulation Of Enhanced Melt Modulation Applied To Injection Molding .......................................................286
J. Coulter, A. Tantrapiwat, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Complex Thermal Hot-Runner Balancing - A Method To Optimize Filling Pattern And Product Quality ...........................291
M. Thornagel, SIGMA Engineering GmbH, Aachen, Germany
K. Manek, F. Petzold, SIGMA Plastic Services, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
SIG012—JOINING OF PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
Adhesives and Ultrasonic and Vibration Welding
Instrumental Investigations Of Physical Gumminess Of A Medical Grade Epoxy-Amine Adhesive After Curing .................296
X. Guo, St Jude Medical Inc., Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States
Functionalized Polyolefins That Deliver Room Temperature Adhesion To Polyurethanes .................................................301
P. Ansems, A. Batra, L. Mergenhagen, M. Rego, L. Weaver, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, United
States
Weldability Of Polylactic Acid Sheets And Films .........................................................................................................306
D. Grewell, Iowa State University, 50011, Iowa, United States
K. Haubrich, G. Srinivasan, J. Vogel, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States
Experiments In Vibration Welding Of PC And PMMA To Metallization Coated PC ........................................................311
A. Benatar, A. Mokhtarzadeh, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
C. Wu, Visteon, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Vibration Welding Polypropylene - Effect Of MFI On Weld Strength And Microstructure ...............................................317
M. Kontopoulou, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
A. Powell, Queen's, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
P. Bates, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT —D37
Marketing and Management in Today's Competitive Environment
An Economic Overview Of Environmental Alternatives As Viewed By A Plastics Industry Economist ...............................323
R. Jones, Franklin International LLC, Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States
The Business Case For Sustainability ..........................................................................................................................329
M. Baumann, G.H.Associates, Lebanon, United States
Looking Beyond The Invention Of New Technology Or A New Product ..........................................................................335
J. Peregrim, Paragon Development , Hamden, Connecticut, United States
POLYMER ANALYSIS—D33
Bio and Shaped Fibers
In-Situ Reinforced Thermoset Composites Using Crystallizable Solvents ........................................................................337
O. Yordem, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
A. Lesser, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Modeling Three-Dimensional Viscoelastic Flow Around A Closely-Spaced Linear Periodic Array Of Cylinders ..................342
D. Adrian, R. Armstrong, S. Phillips, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nanotechnology
Creating Polymer-Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites By Cryomilling ..........................................................................349
K. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Polymer Dynamics In Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites ...............................................................................354
W. Ford, A. Paul, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
B. Grady, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Recent Improvements In Mechanical Properties Measurements At The Nanoscale ..........................................................358
G. Moeller, Arkema Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT —D41
Product Design and Development
The Acoustic Behavior Of Thermoplastic Tribological Pairings .....................................................................................364
S. Krippner, T. Osswald, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
R. Feulner, G. Hülder, M. Kobes, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
Simple Optimizing Of Plastic Products: The Design Stage .............................................................................................369
J. Spoormaker, Delft university of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
Safety Factors In Plastic Parts Using Linear Analysis. ..................................................................................................374
J. Bohórquez, Investigación y Desarrollo C.A., Los Puertos de Altagracia, Venezuela
J. Fuenmayor, Investigación y Desarrollo C.A., Maracaibo, ZULIA, Venezuela
Novel Design Methodology For Plastic Gears ...............................................................................................................378
T. McNamara, Thermotech, Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS AND FOAMS—D29
Advances in Foaming Technology
A New Electromagnetic Dynamic Microcellular Foaming Technology For PP/HDPE Blends .............................................385
P. Zhang, Guang Dong Polytechnic Normal University, GuangZhou, China
M. Wang, S. Wen, N. Zhou, W. Zhu, South China University of Technology, GuangZhou, China
A Novel Batch Foaming Visualization System With Extensional Stress-Inducing Ability ..................................................392
C. Park, University of Toronto, Toronto, British Columbia, Canada
R. Chu, S. Leung, A. Wong, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J. Zong, Yanbian University of Science and Technology, Yanji, JiLin, China
Thin Nanocellular Plastic Sheet With Patterned Foaming .............................................................................................397
J. Kojima, Oji Paper Co.,Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
F. Jinno, Y. Nishikori, H. Tachibana, T. Takada, Oji Paper, Tokyo, Japan
Photo-Induced Foaming Of A Polymer With CO2 By Adding UV Curing Monomer ........................................................401
K. Taki, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
A. Kajii, S. Okumura, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Polymer Foams Produced Under A Temperature Gradient ...........................................................................................408
M. Barzegari, S. Lepage, D. Rodrigue, J. Yao, Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Advances in Polyolefin Technology
A One-Step Extrusion Process For Preparing Polyolefin/Clay Nanocomposites Using Sodium Montmorillonite ..................413
B. Ports, R. Weiss, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Adhesion Of Propylene-Ethylene Copolymers To Polyolefin's ........................................................................................418
E. Baer, A. Hiltner, A. Kamdar, Y. Lin, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
B. Poon, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, United States
Miscibility Of Statistical And Block Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Blends ........................................................................423
E. Baer, A. Hiltner, D. Khariwala, H. Wang, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
G. Marchand, A. Taha, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, United States
Adhesion Of Elastomeric Copolymers To Polyolefin's ...................................................................................................428
R. Ayyer, E. Baer, A. Hiltner, A. Kamdar, Y. Lin, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
P. Dias, B. Poon, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, United States
H. Chen, The Dow Chemical Company, Lake Jackson, Texas, United States
Nanolayering As An Enabling Technology For Studying Fractionated Crystallization Of Polypropylene ............................433
E. Baer, A. Hiltner, D. Langhe, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
VINYL PLASTICS JOINT WITH POLYMER MODIFIERS AND ADDITIVES
Nano Additives in Vinyl and Thermoplastics
A New Class Of PVC Magnetic Nanocomposite Prepared From Plastisols .......................................................................438
I. Yáñez-Flores, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
R. Betancourt-Galindo, F. Castellanos, O. Rodríguez-Fernández, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada,
Saltillo, Mexico
Effect of Nano-Calcium Carbonate on Impact and Accelerated Weatherability of Rigid PVC/Acrylic Impact
Modifier ............................................................................................................................................................442
W. Chetanachan, W. Chomcheuy, W. Sutthitavil, Thai Plastic and Chemicals, Bangkok, Thailand
A Comparison Of Layered Nanofillers In Flexible PVC ................................................................................................448
G. Dorairaju, V. Mahajan, D. Schmidt, P. Shah, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United
States
*Conventional Processing And Rheology Of Nanocomposites ABS/Montmorillonite ........................................................453
S. Sanchez, Centro de investigacion en materiales Avanzados, Chihuahua, Mexico
R. Ibarra, CIMAV, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
L. Córdoba, F. Solis, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
*Elastomer Particle Morphology In Rubber Toughened Amorphous Polyamide Nanocomposites ......................................460
D. Paul, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States
Y. Yoo, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, United States
SIG013—APPLIED RHEOLOGY
Rheology of Composites and Rheology-Processing Relationships
How Can Polymer Rheology Be Useful To Guide Processing .........................................................................................464
S. Wang, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
Effect Of Blowing Agent On The Flow Properties In Extrusion And Injection Molding ....................................................466
J. Wang, Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Y. Li, University of Toront, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
N. Chen, T. Kuboki, C. Park, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Measurement On Viscosity Of Polystyrene Melts Dissolved With Supercritical Nitrogen Fluid During
Microcellular Injection Molding ...........................................................................................................................472
S. Chen, C. Hsu, P. Hsu, Y. Lin, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan, Province of China
Modification Of The Flow Behavior Of Polypropylene Composite Using LMW & HMW Flow Promoters ..........................477
A. Baruah, S. Dutta, N. Singh, P. Singh, Y. Vasudeo, Machino Polymers Limited, Gurgaon, HR, India
Shear And Extensional Rheology Of Carbon Nanofiber / Polystyrene Melt Composites ....................................................483
S. Bechtel, C. Kagarise, K. Koelling, M. Mahboob, K. Miyazono, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United
States
Study On The Shear Viscosity Of HDPE-Wood Composites/Supercritical CO2 Solution...................................................490
H. Huang, J. Zhang, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
C. Park, J. Wang, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
G. Rizvi, UOIT, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Relationship Between Structure And Rheological Properties In Polymer/Layered Silicate Nanocomposites ........................495
H. Eslami, M. Grmela, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
M. Bousmina, Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
SIG028—BIOPLASTICS
Synthesis and Properties of Thermoplastic Starch and Other Bioplastics
Effect Of Nano Fillers In Hybrid Biodegradable Thermoplastic Cornstarch Materials .....................................................500
B. Kim, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Chonbuk , Korea, Republic of
S. Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States

* Present in a joint session.
Hydrophobic-Modified Cellulose Fibers And Cellulose Microfi-Bril As Reinforcements For Biocomposites ........................504
W. Chanklin, S. Li, H. Xiao, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Synthesis, Characterization, And Degradation Of Bioplastics From Renewable Polyfunctional Monomers .........................508
M. Rowe, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi, United States
K. Walters, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States
Adhesion Of Biodegradable Plastics With Bone: A Comparative Study Using Commercially Available Screw /
Plate System And Biodegradable Polymer Melt Adhesives ......................................................................................513
J. Weinzweig, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
S. McCarthy, A. Shrivastava, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Characterization Of Biodegradable Acrylic Acid Grafted Poly(Caprolactone)/Chitosan Blends.........................................518
Y. Wang, J. Yang, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan, Province of China
Hydrogel Multistructure Swelling Kinetics By Light Polarized Microscopy .....................................................................524
E. Hernandez, R. Jimenez, I. Reyes, E. Velazquez, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
F. Bautista, Universidad de Guadalajara, guadalajara, Mexico
COMPOSITES—D39
Nanocomposites - Carbon Nanotubes
Carbon Nanotube Mat Biocomposite For Enzymatic Glucose/O2 Biofuel Cell .................................................................530
D. Lashmore, NanoComp Technologies Inc., Concord, New Hampshire, United States
H. THOMAS Hahn, J. Ryu, T. Saotome, UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States
Increased Electrical Conductivity From Reduced Carbon Nanotube Concentrations Using Extensional Flow
Mixing ..............................................................................................................................................................535
T. Samoylova, Stratek Plastic Ltd., Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
C. Frauenpreis, T. Hicks, V. Sinani, A. Stall, Stratek Plastics Ltd., Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
The Manufacture Of Carbon Nanotube Composite Materials Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide ....................................542
M. Bortner, NanoSonic, Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
D. Baird, Va Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
C. Chen, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Polymer-Graphite And Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites With Excellent Dispersion And Major
Property Enhancements: Processing Via Solid-State Shear Pulverization ..................................................................547
P. Brunner, J. Torkelson, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
J. Masuda, K. Wakabayashi, Northwestern Univesity, Evanston, Illinois, United States
Effect Of Crystalline Structure On Morphology And Properties Of MWCNT Nanocomposites .........................................552
S. Abbasi, P. Carreau, Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
A. Derdouri, Industrial Materials Institute, National Research Council Canada, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada
Interphase CNT Transfer Using Laminated Polymer Sheets ..........................................................................................557
K. Umishita, Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd., Miyukigaoka,Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
H. Yoon, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Japan
K. Okamoto, M. Yamaguchi, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Tecnology, Asahidai Nomi Ishikawa, Japan
Liquid Sensing Properties Of Fibers Prepared By Melt Spinning From Poly(Lactic Acid) Containing
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes............................................................................................................................561
T. Andres, H. Brünig, D. Fischer, L. Häussler, K. Kobashi, P. Pötschke, T. Villmow, Leibniz Institute of Polymer
Research Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Glass and Carbon Fiber Composites
Fiber Jamming And Fiber-Matrix Separation During Knitline Formation On Fiber Reinforced Composites ......................567
L. Marks, Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
G. Ziegmann, Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Lower Saxony, Germany
A. Londono-Hurtado, T. Osswald, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
An Estimate Of Long Service Term For GRP Products .................................................................................................573
R. Sinelnikova, Samara State Technical University, Samara, Russia, Russian Federation
V. Makarov, Samara State Technical University, Samara, Russian Federation
Damage Progression And Degradation Analysis Of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials By Using Acoustic
Emission Technique ............................................................................................................................................576
C. Rios-Soberanis, Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan, Merida, Mexico
J. Cauich-Cupul, J. Rodriguez-Laviada, Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Dual AE Transducer Methodology For Fracture Process Monitoring In Short Fiber Reinforced Composites ......................580
H. Hamada, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
T. Morii, Shonan Institute of Technology, Fujisawa, Japan
T. Fujita, Shonan Institute of Technology, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
Long Glass Fiber Orientation In Thermoplastic Composites Using A Model That Accounts For The Flexibility
Of The Fibers.....................................................................................................................................................585
D. Baird, Va Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
K. Ortman, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
A. Eberle, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
P. Wapperom, Virginia Tech, 24060, Virginia, United States
N. Argawal, G. Velez, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC—D24
Materials and Applications
Conjugated Polymer Photovoltaic Solar Cells - Manufacturing, Troubleshooting And Morphology ...................................590
A. Khazaal, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq
I. Ahmed, G. James, T. Osswald, S. Petzold, C. Wang, UW Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Time Dependent Piezoresistive Behavior Of Polyvinylidene Fluoride/Carbon Nanotubes Conductive Composite .................597
J. Chung, Global Contour Ltd, Rockwall, Texas, United States
N. D'Souza, S. Vidhate, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States
Effect Of Wet/Dry Cycles On The Properties Of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes ...........................................................601
D. Baird, J. Huang, J. McGrath, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Effects Of Solvent-Casting Conditions On The Morphology And Properties Of Highly Fluorinated Poly
(Arylene Ether Sulfone) Copolymer Films For Polymer Electrolyte Membranes ........................................................606
D. Baird, M. Heinzer, O. Lane, M. Lee, J. McGrath, R. VanHouten, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United
States
Polyphenylene Ether Macromonomers. II. Property Enhancements In Cyanate Ester Resins ............................................611
E. Peters, Sabic Innovative Plastics, Selkirk, New York, United States
Rising To The Halogen Challenge In Flame-Retardant Engineering Plastics ...................................................................615
W. Hassink, G. Kozielski, DuPont Engineering Polymers, Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Effects of Molding Parameters Control on Fiber Orientation and Distribution Leading to High Electrical
Conductivities of Injection Molded Bipolar Plates ..................................................................................................619
S. Chen, J.S. Huang, Y.H. Lin, M. Shih, S.H. Wang, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan, Province of
China
P.H. Lee, Nanya Institute of Technology, Chung Li, Taiwan, Province of China
ENGINEERING PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE—D26
Environmental Materials
Photodegradation Of Alpha-Nucleated Polypropylene ..................................................................................................624
R. Cermak, J. Navratilova, L. Vasek, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Faculty of Technology, Zlin, Czech Republic
In Situ Production Of Slightly Branched Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) By Solid-State Shear Pulverization: A
Potential Solution To Improved Recyclability And Sustainability .............................................................................629
C. Pierre, J. Torkelson, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
Study Of Ultrasonic Wave Effect On Polypropylene In Solution ....................................................................................633
J. Martínez, CIQA, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
Novel "Eco-FR" Styrenic Polymers ............................................................................................................................636
A. Al-Mulla, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
S. Gaggar, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Washington, West Virginia, United States
S. Agarwal, R. Gupta, T. Liu, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Devulcanization Of Recycled Tire Rubber Crumb With Supercritical CO2: Curing Behavior, Mechanical
Properties And Degree Of Devulcanization ............................................................................................................640
C. Tzoganakis, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
M. Meysami, University of Wateroo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Materials Characterization
Characterization Of Properties Of WPC With Glass Fibre Reinforcements ....................................................................645
G. Rizvi, H. Semeralul, UOIT, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Melt Rheology And X-Ray Analysis Of Gradient Copolymers: Sequence Design For Processibility ....................................649
J. Torkelson, Northwestern University, 60208, Illinois, United States
M. Mok, Northwestern University, Evanston , Illinois, United States
W. Burghardt, S. Kim, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
C. Ellison, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States
Birefringence In Gas-Assisted Injection Moldings: Contribution Of Thermal Birefringence .............................................654
A. Carrillo, A. Isayev, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
Silica Aerogels Crosslinked By Flexible Polyurethanes: Effects Of Silane Precursors On Structure-Property
Relationships .....................................................................................................................................................659
M. Meador, NASA Glenn Research Center, Brookpark, Ohio, United States
S. Jana, J. Randall, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
SIG002—FAILURE ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
Failure Analysis of Plastic Parts and Open Panel Session
Fracture Of Plastic Parts In Water Service ..................................................................................................................664
M. Ezrin, University of Connecticut, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
FUNDAMENTALS FORUM AND FELLOWS TASK FORCE
Innovation and Invention in Polymers and Polymer Processing
Breakthrough Inventions In Polymer Extrusion ...........................................................................................................668
C. Shih, CHI-KAI SHIH, LLC, CHADDS FORD, Pennsylvania, United States
P. Andersen, Coperion Werner&Pfeiderer Comapny, Ramsey, New Jersey, United States
M. Wetzel, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, United States
M. Spalding, The Dow Chemical Co, Midland, Michigan, United States
T. Womer, Xaloy Corporation, New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States
Instrumentation And Controls Inventions And Innovations Impacting The Polymer Processing Industry...........................678
M. Wetzel, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Breakthrough Inventions And Innovations In Die Design For Polymer Processing ...........................................................684
K. Xiao, Brampton Engineering, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
G. Oliver, Extrusion Dies Industries, Chuppewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
J. Dooley, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, United States
INJECTION MOLDING—D23
Multi-Component & Coinjection
Development Of Alternative Process Technology For Multi-Component Injection Molding ..............................................691
R. Kleeschulte, H. Potente, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany
Simulations And Experimental Studies Of Interface Distribution And Birefringence In The Sequential Co-
Injection Molding Of Amorphous Polymers ..........................................................................................................699
A. Isayev, N. Kim, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, United States
A Study On Material Distribution And Mechanical Properties In Co-Injection Molding ...................................................704
J. Castro, R. Miller, R. Mulyana, Y. Srithep, M. Villarreal, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
Multi-Component Technique: Hybrid Primary Forming Of Plastics Parts With Electrically Conductive Tracks .................709
W. Michaeli, A. Neuß, Institute of Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University (IKV), Aachen, Germany
The Investigation Of Warpage Behavior By Considering The Process-Induced Property Variation In
Sequential Overmolding ......................................................................................................................................714
H. Chiu, Y. Chiu, C. Lin, C. Liu, H. Wang, J. Wei, CoreTech System, Chupei, Taiwan, Province of China
Sandwich Structure Of Reinforced Material Prepared By Injection-Press Molding ..........................................................718
H. Hamada, O. Segawa, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
New Functions Of Thermoplastic Elastomer Based Sandwich Injection Moldings ............................................................723
I. Nishi, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan
H. Hamada, Y. Leong, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
A. Goto, Osaka Sangyo University, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Automation and Optical Combined Session
An Assessment On Optical Quality Of Molded Backlite Compared To Thermoformed Backlite ........................................727
C. Li, Exatec, Novi, Michigan, United States