1. Dielectric behavior of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using TSDC technique

   • Rajesh Kalia
   • Vandana Sharma
   • J. K. Sharma

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9826

   

2. Characterization of high-density polyethylene using laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

   • M. Than Htun

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9823

   

3. Synthesis and polymerisation of maleoyl-L-histidine monomers and addition of histidine to an ethylene-alt-maleic co-polymer

   • Markus Andersson Trojer
   • Dan Isaksson
   • Magnus Nydén

   Short Communication 22 February 2012 Article: 9821

   

4. Thermal-mechanical stability of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene alternating copolymer, and modification thereof

   • Xiao-Yong Chen
   • Wang Zhang Yuan
   • Yongming Zhang

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9820

   

5. Synthesis of star-shaped poly(methyl acrylate) via ATRP and preliminary evaluation of its reinforcing properties for PVC

   • Ngoc Quyen Tran
   • Thi Kim Dung Hoang
   • Cuu Khoa Nguyen

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9819

   

6. Crystallization behavior of poly(lactic acid)/elastomer blends

   • Mujtahid Kaavessina
   • Ilias Ali
   • S. M. Al-Zahrani

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9818

   

7. Controlled loading and release of methylene blue for hydrogen-bonded LbL poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)/poly (acrylic acid) film

   • Chunrui Ding
   • Shimei Xu
   • Shun Feng

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9817

   

8. Adsorption of methyl ethyl ketone onto poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/peat/organoclay composite beads in aqueous solution

   • Wu-Chung Chan
   • Yan-Chen Lai

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9816

   

9. Piezoresistive effect in spin-coated polyaniline thin films

   • J. Nunes Pereira
   • P. Vieira
   • S. Lanceros-Méndez

   Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9815

   

10. Transport properties of natural gas through polyethylene nanocomposites at high temperature and pressure

    • Jimoh K. Adewole
    • Lars Jensen
    • Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9814

    

11. Photopolymerization kinetics of 2-phenylethyl (meth)acrylates studied by photo DSC

    • R. V. Ghorpade
    • S. M. Bhosle
    • R. Harikrishna

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9811

    

12. Mechanical, thermal and transport properties of nitrile rubber (NBR)—nanoclay composites

    • Meera Balachandran
    • S. S. Bhagawan

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9809

    

13. Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable amphiphilic triblock copolymers methoxy-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lysine)-b-poly(L-lactic acid)

    • Ming-Qiang Zhu
    • Li Xiang
    • Matthew P. Aldred

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9808

    

14. Grafting of amphiphilic polymers containing quaternary ammonium group on SiO₂ surface via surface-initiated ATRP

    • Wenping Wang
    • Jiayuan Tang
    • Zhenghui Xiao

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9804

    

15. Preparation and characterization of electrospun poly (lactide-co-glycolide) membrane with different L-lactide and D-lactide ratios

    • Chi Ma
    • Dong-Ling Huang
    • Zuo-Chun Xiong

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9803

    

16. Preparation and characterization of optically active poly(amide-imide)/TiO₂ bionanocomposites containing N-trimellitylimido-L-isoleucine linkages: using ionic liquid and ultrasonic irradiation

    • Shadpour Mallakpour
    • Abdolvahid Barati

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9802

    

17. Novel ternary block copolymerization of carbon dioxide with cyclohexene oxide and propylene oxide using zinc complex catalyst

    • Shaoyun Chen
    • Min Xiao
    • Yuezhong Meng

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9800

    

18. Isoconversional kinetic analysis of ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone: Steric influence of titanium(IV) alkoxides as initiators

    • Wijitra Meelua
    • Robert Molloy
    • Winita Punyodom

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9799

    

19. Thermorheological analysis of blend of high- and low-density polyethylenes

    • Mohsen Mohammadi
    • Ali Akbar Yousefi
    • Morteza Ehsani

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9798

    

20. Crystallization kinetics of ethylene homopolymers: a new perspective from residual catalyst and resin molecular weight

    • Muhammad Atiqullah
    • Ikram Hussain
    • Anwar Hossaen

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9797

    

21. Novel functionalized bis(imino)pyridine cobalt(II) catalysts for ethylene polymerization

    • Saman Damavandi
    • Gholam Hossein Zohuri
    • Saied Ahmadjo

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9796

    

22. Electrical studies of nanocomposites consisting of MWNTs and polystyrene

    • Mashael Al-Shabanat

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9795

    

23. A study on the properties of PMMA/silica nanocomposites prepared via RAFT polymerization

    • Mehdi Salami-Kalajahi
    • Vahid Haddadi-Asl
    • Hossein Roghani-Mamaqani

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9793

    

24. Electrospun nanofibers of a degradable poly(ester amide). Scaffolds loaded with antimicrobial agents

    • Luis J. del Valle
    • Manuel Roa
    • Alfonso Rodríguez-Galán

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9792

    

25. Characterization of polyurethane foam as heat seal coating in medical pouch packaging application

    • Hsien-Tang Chiu
    • Chi-Yung Chang
    • Yu-Hsiang Wang

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9791

    

26. Synthesis and characterization of thioether-containing polyimides with high refractive indices

    • Xiaohua Huang
    • Wei Huang
    • Deyue Yan

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9790

    

27. Co-axial electrospinning with sodium thiocyanate solution for preparing polyacrylonitrile nanofibers

    • Jian-Mao Yang
    • Deng-Guang Yu

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9789

    

28. The influence of molecular weight on the properties of polyacetal/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites. Part 2. In vitro assessment

    • Kinga Pielichowska

    Original Paper Open access 22 February 2012 Article: 9788

    

29. Bulk polycondensation of lactic acid by Maghnite-H⁺ a non-toxic catalyst

    • A. Harrane
    • M. A. Belaouedj
    • M. Belbachir

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9785

    

30. Mechanical and aging resistance performance of acrylic sheets containing EPDM-graft-poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate)

    • Pranee Nuinu
    • Sommai Pivsa-Art
    • Napida Hinchiranan

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9784

    

31. Preparation and properties of chitosan/clay (nano)composites: a silanol quaternary ammonium intercalated clay

    • F.-C. Chiu
    • S.-M. Lai
    • C.-Y. Huang

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9781

    

32. Synthesis, characterization, and thermal degradation of new aromatic poly(azomethine-urethane)s and their polyphenol derivatives

    • İsmet Kaya
    • Ali Avcı

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9780

    

33. Radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) initiated by KHSO₅ – BTBAC system - a kinetic study

    • V. S. Jamal Ahamed
    • H. Thajudeen
    • T. K. Shabeer

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9779

    

34. Enhanced shape memory effect of poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) biodegradable copolymer reinforced with functionalized MWCNTs

    • Maryam Amirian
    • Ali Nabipour Chakoli
    • Wei Cai

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9777

    

35. Moisture dependence of the properties of composites made from tung oil based polyurethane and wood flour

    • M. A. Mosiewicki
    • U. Casado
    • M. I. Aranguren

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9776

    

36. The influence of molecular weight on the properties of polyacetal/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites. Part 1. Microstructural analysis and phase transition studies

    • Kinga Pielichowska

    Original Paper Open access 22 February 2012 Article: 9775

    

37. Enhanced mechanical properties and pre-tension effects of polyurethane (PU) nanofiber filaments prepared by electrospinning and dry twisting

    • Yujin Lee
    • Byoung-Suhk Kim
    • Ick-Soo Kim

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9774

    

38. A comparative study on the efficiencies of polyethylene compatibilizers by using theoretical methods

    • Erol Yildirim
    • Mine Yurtsever

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9771

    

39. Proton conducting gel electrolytes based on polymethylmethacrylate doped with sulfuric acid solutions in N,N-dimethylformamide

    • L. E. Shmukler
    • Nguen Van Thuc
    • L. P. Safonova

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9770

    

40. The compatible and mechanical properties of biodegradable poly(Lactic Acid)/ethylene glycidyl methacrylate copolymer blends

    • Jen-taut Yeh
    • Chi-hui Tsou
    • Chuen-Kai Wang

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9766

    

41. Structure and mechanical behaviors of thermoplastic polyurethane thin film coated polyamide 6 fibers part II. A solution coating method

    • Baiju John
    • Mutsuhisa Furukawa

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9764

    

42. Investigation of a combination of novel polyphosphoramide and boron-containing compounds on the thermal and flame-retardant properties of polystyrene

    • Qilong Tai
    • Lei Song
    • Yuan Hu

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9763

    

43. A new addition to the family of polyesters—Synthesis and characterization of novel (alternating) poly(ether ester)s, poly(butylene 3-/4-hydoxy benzoate)s

    • Anbanandam Parthiban
    • Foo Ming Choo

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9762

    

44. Ionic liquid modified poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) for CO₂ separation

    • Hailin Cong
    • Bing Yu
    • Xiu Song Zhao

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9761

    

45. Synthesis and trans-ureation of N,N’-diphenyl-4,4′-methylenediphenylene biscarbamate with diamines: a non-isocyanate route (NIR) to polyureas

    • Hsueh-Yung Chen
    • Wen-Chen Pan
    • Shenghong A. Dai

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9754

    

46. Easy one-pot method to control the morphology of polyethylene/carbon nanotube nanocomposites using metallocene catalysts

    • Bijal Kottukkal Bahuleyan
    • Muataz Ali Atieh
    • Mamdouh A. Al-Harthi

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9744

    

47. Synthesis and characterization of dual responsive graft copolymers composed of casein and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)

    • Zhifeng Cao
    • Yong Jin
    • Biao Zhang

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9743

    

48. New thermostable copolymers for holographic storage based on methylmethacrylate with methacrylamide or methacrylic acid

    • Elen Tolstik
    • Elena Egorova
    • Leonid P. Krul

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9742

    

49. Synthesis and characterization of UV-curable waterborne polyurethane acrylate possessing perfluorooctanoate side-chains

    • Tuo Liu
    • Xuemei Pan
    • Yuxing Peng

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9741

    

50. p-benzoquinone diimines and thiophene based alternating copolymers: organometallic catalyzed syntheses and elementary characterization

    • Juanjuan Li
    • Wei Shi
    • Ismayil Nurulla

    Original Paper 22 February 2012 Article: 9739