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SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS Books: 1. Recent Advances in Polymer Science, eds. G. L. Wilkes and B. Maxwell, Polym. Sympos. Series Vol. 46, Interscience, New York (1974). 2. Better Ceramics Through Chemistry VII: Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials, edited by Bradley K. Coltrain, Clément Sanchez, Dale W. Schaefer and Garth L. Wilkes, Vol. 435, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 680 pages (1996). 3. Ionomers: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Applications, M. R. Tant, K. A. Mauritz and G. L. Wilkes, Eds., Chapman & Hall, London (1997). Book Chapters & Reviews: 1. G. L. Wilkes, “The Measurement of Molecular Orientation in Polymeric Solids,” Advances in Polymer Science (Hochpolymeren-Forsch.), Bd. 8/1 (1970) 91-136. 2. G. L. Wilkes and B.T. Vu, “Superstructure in Films of Bio- and Biorelated Polymers as Noted by Small Angle Light Scattering,” in Structure and Properties of Polymer Films, eds. R. Lenz and R. Stein, Plenum Press (1973) 39-65. 3. G. L. Wilkes and S. L. Samuels, “Rheo-Optical Studies of Block and Segmented Copolymers - A Review,” in Block and Graft Copolymers, eds., J. Burke and V. Weiss, Syracuse Univ. Press (1973) 225-277. 4. G. L. Wilkes, Ian Brown and R. H. Wildnauer, “The Biomechanical Properties of Skin,” Critical Reviews in Bioengineering, 1(4) (1973) 453-495. 5. G. L. Wilkes, “Rheo-Optical Methods and Their Application to Polymeric Solids,” J. Macromol. Sci. (Review Paper) C10(2), 149-261 (1974). 6. R. S. Stein and G. L. Wilkes, “Physico-Chemical Approaches to the Measurement of Anisotropy,” in Anisotropy in Polymers, ed. by I. M. Ward, Applied Sci. Publishers, London (1975) 57-149. 7. G. L. Wilkes, “Necessary Considerations for Selecting a Polymeric Material for Implantation with Emphasis on Polyurethanes,” Polymers in Medicine and Surgery, ed. Z. Oser, Plenum Press (1975) 45-75. 8. L. Rebenfeld, D. Weigmann, P. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, “Interactions Between Solvents and Polymers in the Solid Sate,” J. Macromol. Sci., Rev. Macromol. Chem. C15(2) (1976) 279-393.

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SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS Books: 1. Recent Advances in Polymer Science, eds. G. L. Wilkes and B. Maxwell, Polym. Sympos.

Series Vol. 46, Interscience, New York (1974). 2. Better Ceramics Through Chemistry VII: Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials, edited

by Bradley K. Coltrain, Clément Sanchez, Dale W. Schaefer and Garth L. Wilkes, Vol. 435, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 680 pages (1996).

3. Ionomers: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Applications, M. R. Tant, K. A. Mauritz

and G. L. Wilkes, Eds., Chapman & Hall, London (1997).

Book Chapters & Reviews: 1. G. L. Wilkes, “The Measurement of Molecular Orientation in Polymeric Solids,” Advances

in Polymer Science (Hochpolymeren-Forsch.), Bd. 8/1 (1970) 91-136. 2. G. L. Wilkes and B.T. Vu, “Superstructure in Films of Bio- and Biorelated Polymers as

Noted by Small Angle Light Scattering,” in Structure and Properties of Polymer Films, eds. R. Lenz and R. Stein, Plenum Press (1973) 39-65.

3. G. L. Wilkes and S. L. Samuels, “Rheo-Optical Studies of Block and Segmented

Copolymers - A Review,” in Block and Graft Copolymers, eds., J. Burke and V. Weiss, Syracuse Univ. Press (1973) 225-277.

4. G. L. Wilkes, Ian Brown and R. H. Wildnauer, “The Biomechanical Properties of Skin,”

Critical Reviews in Bioengineering, 1(4) (1973) 453-495. 5. G. L. Wilkes, “Rheo-Optical Methods and Their Application to Polymeric Solids,” J.

Macromol. Sci. (Review Paper) C10(2), 149-261 (1974). 6. R. S. Stein and G. L. Wilkes, “Physico-Chemical Approaches to the Measurement of

Anisotropy,” in Anisotropy in Polymers, ed. by I. M. Ward, Applied Sci. Publishers, London (1975) 57-149.

7. G. L. Wilkes, “Necessary Considerations for Selecting a Polymeric Material for

Implantation with Emphasis on Polyurethanes,” Polymers in Medicine and Surgery, ed. Z. Oser, Plenum Press (1975) 45-75.

8. L. Rebenfeld, D. Weigmann, P. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, “Interactions Between

Solvents and Polymers in the Solid Sate,” J. Macromol. Sci., Rev. Macromol. Chem. C15(2) (1976) 279-393.

9. Z. H. Ophir and G. L. Wilkes, “Time Dependence of Mechanical Properties and Domain Formation of Linear and Crosslinked Segmented Polyurethanes,” Proceedings of Symposium on Multicomponent Polymer Systems, Plenum Press, Adv. Chem. Series, 176 (1979) 53-67.

10. I.-C. Wang, Y. Mohajer, T. C. Ward, G. L. Wilkes, and J. E. McGrath, “Anionic

Copolymerization of Butadiene and Isoprene with Organolithium Initiators in Hexane,” ACS Symposium Series #166 (1981) 529-555.

11. Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes, I. C. Wang, J. E. McGrath, “Effects of Variation of Composition

and Block Sequence on Properties of Copolymers Containing Semicrystalline Blocks,” ACS Symposium Series, #193, Elastomers and Rubber Elasticity, J. E. Mark and J. Lal editors, American Chemical Society (1982) 119-154.

12. B. K. Carter and G. L. Wilkes, “Some Morphological Investigations of an Absorbable

Copolyester Biomaterial Based on Glycolic and Lactic Acid,” in Polymers as Biomaterials, eds. S. W. Shalaby, A. s. Hoffman, B. D. Ratner and T. A. Horbett, Plenum Press, NY (1983) 67-92.

13. Saad Abouzahr and G. L. Wilkes, “Segmented Copolymers with Emphasis on Segmented

Polyurethanes,” in Processing, Structure and Properties of Block Copolymers, M. J. Folkes, Ed., Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, London (1985) 165-207.

14. J. S. Riffle, I. Yilgor, C. Tran, G. L. Wilkes, J. E. McGrath and A. K. Banthia, “Elastomeric

Polysiloxane Modifiers for Epoxy Networks. I. Synthesis of Functional Oligomers and Network Formation Studies,” ACS Symposium Series, ed. R. Bauer, 221, Am. Chem. Soc., Washington, DC (1983) 21-54.

15. D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, “Co-Injection Molding of Thermotropic Copolymers and

Filled Polyethyleneterephthalate,” In Interrelations Between Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials, J. C. Seferis, Ed., Plenum Press (1983).

16. J. E. McGrath, J. S. Riffle, A. K. Banthia, I. Yilgor and G. L. Wilkes, “An Overview of the

Polymerization of Cyclosiloxanes,” in ACS Symp. Series No. 212, Initiation of Polymerization, F. E. Bailey, Jr. (1983) 145-172.

17. E. M. Yorkgitis, C. Tran, N. S. Eiss, Jr., T. Y. Hu, I. Yilgor, G. L. Wilkes and J. E.

McGrath, “Siloxane Modifiers for Epoxy Resins,” Advances in Chemistry Series, 208, ed. C. K. Riew and J. K. Gillham, ACS Washington, DC, (1984) 137-162.

18. E. G. Joseph, G. L. Wilkes and D. G. Baird, “Preliminary Thermal and Structural Studies of

Blends Based on a Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyester and Polyethylene Terephthalate,” in Polymeric Liquid Crystals, A. Blumstein, Ed., Plenum Press, New York (1985) 197-216.

19. G. L. Wilkes, "Orientation in Polymers,” Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, M. B. Bever, Editor, Pergammon Press, New York (1986) 3347-3354.

20. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, "Viscoelastic Behavior of Ionomers in Bulk and Solution,” M.

Pineri and A. Eisenberg (eds.), Structure and Properties of Ionomers, D. Reidel Publishing Co. (1987) 191-226.

21. G. L. Wilkes, "Polymers, Mechanical Behavior,” Encyclopedia of Physical Science and

Technology, 11, Academic Press, Inc. (1987) 61-84. 22. D. Tyagi, G. L. Wilkes, B. Lee and J. E. McGrath, “Morphology and Properties of

Segmented Polyurethane-Urea Copolymers Prepared by a t-alcohol Chain Extension,” in Advances in Elastomers and Rubber Elasticity, eds. J. Lal and J. Mark, Plenum Press, NY (1988) 103-128.

23. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, “An Overview of the Viscous and Viscoelastic Behavior of

Ionomers in Bulk and Solution,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Reviews in Macromol. Chem. & Phys., C28(1) (1988) 1-63.

24. G. L. Wilkes, “Rheo-Optical Properties,” Chapter in Ency. Polymer Science and

Engineering, 14, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons (1988) 542-621. 25. H. Huang, R. H. Glaser and G. L. Wilkes, “New Hybrid Materials Incorporating

Poly(tetramethylene oxide) into Tetraethoxysilane-Based Sol-Gel Glasses,” Chapter 29 in Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers - Macromolecules Containing Silicon, Phosphorus, and Other Organic Elements, Martel Zeldin, K. J. Wynne and H. R. Allcock, eds., ACS Symp. Series 360, Washington, DC (1988) 354-376.

26. Ha-Chul Kim, Abdel M. El-Naggar, G. L. Wilkes, Youngtai Yoo and J. E. McGrath,

“Structure-Property Behavior of Caprolactone-Allyl Glycidyl Ether Copolymers Cross-Linked by Electron-Beam Irradiation,” in Radiation Curing of Polymeric Materials, eds. Charles E. Hoyle and James F. Kinstle, ACS Symposium Series 417, Washington, DC (1990) 474-497.

27. G. L. Wilkes, H. H. Huang and R. H. Glaser, “New Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials

Through the Sol-Gel Approach,” in Advances in Chemistry Series 224, Silicon-Based Polymer Science A Comprehensive Resource, eds. J. M. Zeigler and F. W. Gordon Fearon, ACS, Washington, DC (1990) 207-226.

28. J. E. McGrath, K. L. Cooper, W. Waehamad, H. Huang and G. L. Wilkes, “Synthesis of

Segmented Anisoptropic-Isotropic Poly(Aryl Ester) Poly(Arlene Ether) Copolymers,” Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 175 (1990) MRS, 351-361.

29. D. Rodrigues and G. L. Wilkes, “Features of Microwave Processing of Inorganic Organic

Hybrid Networks (Ceramic) Materials,” eds. W. B. Snyder, Jr., W. H. Sutton, Magdi F. Iskander, and D. L. Johnson, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 18 (1991) 441.

30. D. C. McHerron and G. L. Wilkes, “Electron Beam Irradiation of Polymerizable

Polyaphrons - A Method of Making Polymeric Microspheres,” in Radiation Effects on Polymers, R. L. Clough and S. Shalaby, eds., ACS Symposium Series, ACS, Washington, DC (1991) 220-237.

31. M. E. Rogers, H. Grubbs, A Brennan, D. Rodrigues, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, “Very

High Tg, Fully Cyclized, Soluble Polyimides,” Advances in Polyimide Science and Technology, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Polyimides, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 1991, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., 33-40.

32. A. B. Brennan, D. E. Rodrigues, B. Wang and G. L. Wilkes, “Novel Ti-PTMO and Zr-

PTMO Hybrid Ceramer Materials by Sol-Gel Processing,” in Chemical Processing and Advanced Materials, edited by Larry L. Hench & Jon K. West, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 807-814 (1992) .

33. J. K. DePorter, D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, "The Effects of Thermal History on the

Properties of Semicrystalline Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Experimental and Numerical Investigations,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Reviews in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, C33(1) (1993) 1-79.

34. M. A. Zumbrum, G. L. Wilkes and T. C. Ward, "Characterization of the Dynamic

Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of UV and EB-Cured Coatings,” Chapter 4 in Radiation Curing in Polymer Sci. & Tech., Vol. 3, Polymerization Mechanisms, J. P. Fouassier and J. F. Rabek, eds., Elsevier Sci. Publishers, London (1993) 102-151.

35. D. K. Brandom and G. L. Wilkes, “Dependence of Crystallization and Melting Behavior on

Process Variables in an Aromatic Polyimide, LaRC-CPI-2,” Polyimides: Trends in Materials and Applications, edited by C. Feter, M. M. Khojasteh and S. E. Molis, Soc. Plast. Eng., Mid-Hudson Section, Hopewell Jct., NY, 395-408 (1996).

36. J. Wen and G. L. Wilkes, "Organic/Inorganic Composites,” The Polymeric Materials

Encyclopedia: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, editor, J. Salamone, Vol. 6, (July 1996) 4782-4792.

37. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure and Properties of Hydrocarbon-Based Ionomers,”

in Ionomers: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Applications, M. R. Tant, K. A. Mauritz and G. L. Wilkes, eds., Chapman and Hall, Publisher (1997) 262-289.

38. R. S. Stein and G. L. Wilkes, “Physico-Chemical Approaches to the Measurement of

Anisotropy,” Chapter 2 in Structure and Properties of Oriented Polymers, edited by I. M. Ward, Chapman & Hall, London, 2nd edition (1997) 44-141.

39. G. L. Wilkes, “Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Materials, Structural and Compositional

Characterization of,” Ency. of Materials: Science & Technology, (2001) 3867-3878.

40. G. L. Wilkes, “Polymers, Mechanical Behavior,” Ency. Physical Sci. & Technology, 12, Academic Press (2002), 697-722.

41. G. L. Wilkes, “Mechanical Properties,” Comprehensive Desk Reference of Polymer

Characterization and Analysis, Ed., Robert F. Brady, Jr., American Chemical Society, Oxford University Press (2003) 624-668.

42. J. P. Sheth and G. L. Wilkes, “Semi-Crystalline Segmented Poly(ether-block-amide)

Copolymers: An Overview Of Their Solid-State Structure Property Relationships And Uniaxial Deformation Behavior,” Handbook of Condensation Thermoplastic Elastomers, Edited by Stoyko Fakirov, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany (2005) 283-323.

43. M. G. McKee, S. Unal, G. L. Wilkes, and T. E. Long, “Branched Polyesters: Recent

Advances in Synthesis and Performance,” Progress in Polymer Science, 30 (2005) 507-539. 44. P. Gupta and G. L. Wilkes, “Simultaneous Electrospinning of Two Polymer Solutions in a

Side-by-Side Approach to Produce Bicomponent Fibers,” Polymeric Nanofibers, ACS Symposium Series 918, eds. Darrell H. Reneker and Hao Fong, sponsored by the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., Oxford Univ. Press (2006) 74-90.

Research Articles (Refereed Journals) 1. G. L. Wilkes and R. H. Marchessault, "Light Scattering Characterization of Polyvinyl

Acetate Latex Films,” J. Appl. Phys., 37(11) (1966) 3974-3979. 2. W. A. Cote, Jr., A. C. Day, G. L. Wilkes and R. H. Marchessault, "Particle Packing in Latex

Film,” J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 27 (1968) 32-37. 3. R. S. Stein and G. L. Wilkes, "Scattering of Light from Deformed Regions Surrounding

Voids and Inclusions in High Polymers,” J. Polym. Sci., A-2(7) (1969) 1695-1704. 4. G. L. Wilkes and R. S. Stein, "Effect of Morphology on the Mechanical and Rheo-Optical

Properties of a Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer,” J. Poly. Sci., A-2(7) (1969) 1525-1537.

5. P. J. Phillips, G. L. Wilkes, B. W. Delf and R. S. Stein, "Dielectric and Rheo-Optical

Properties of Some Ethylene-Carbon Monoxide Copolymers,” J. Poly. Sci., Part A-2, 9, (1971) 499-515.

6. G. L. Wilkes, "Technique of XYZ Photographic Light Scattering as Applied to Uniaxially

Drawn Polyethylene,” J. Poly. Sci., Part A-2, 9, (1971) 1531-1536. 7. G. L. Wilkes, Y. Uemura and R. S. Stein, "Apparatus for Instantaneously Measuring U.V.,

Visible or Infrared Dichroism from Thin Polymer During High-Speed Stretching,” J. Poly. Sci., Part A-2, 9, (1971) 2151-2163.

8. M. Fukada, G. L. Wilkes and R. S. Stein, "The Stress-Optical Coefficient of Poly-1, 4-Butadienes,” J. Poly. Sci., Part A-2, 9 (1971) 1417-1447.

9. G. L. Wilkes, "Cold Rolling of Polyethylene I. The Superstructure of Cold Rolling Low

Density Polyethylene as Noted by XYZ Light Scattering,” J. Material Sci., 6, 1465-1478 (1971).

10. Sam L. Samuels and G. L. Wilkes, "Anisotropic Superstructure in Segmented Polyurethanes

as Measured by Photographic Light Scattering,” J. Poly. Sci., 9, 761-766 (1971). 11. G. L. Wilkes, "Superstructure in Synthetic Polypeptide Films as Noted by Small Angle

Light Scattering,” Molecular & Liquid Crystals, 18, 165-194 (1972). 12. G. L. Wilkes, “Unique and Highly Developed Superstructure in Films of Poly-�-benzyl-L-

glutamate Cast in the Presence of a Magnetic Field,” J. Poly. Sci. B10, 935-940 (1972). 13. G. L. Wilkes, "Comments on Light Scattering from Anisotropic Regions in ABA Block

Copolymers,” J. Poly. Sci. Part A-2, 767-768 (1972). 14. S. L. Samuels and G. L. Wilkes, "Comments on the Multiple Endothermic Behavior

Observed in Segmented Urethane Systems,” J. Polym. Sci., A-2, 11, 807-811 (1973). 15. G. L. Wilkes, A. Nguyen and R. Wildnauer, "Structure Property Relationships of Human

and Neonatal Rat Stratum Corneum. I. Thermal Stability of the Crystalline Lipid Structure as Studied by X-Ray Diffraction and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA),” Biochim. Biophy. Acta., 304, 267-275 (1973).

16. G. L. Wilkes and R.H. Wildnauer, "Structure-Property Relationships of the Stratum

Corneum of Human and Neonatal Rat. II. Dynamic Mechanical Studies,” Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 304, 276-289 (1973).

17. G. L. Wilkes, "Superstructure in the Stratum Corneum of Neonatal Rat,” Biochim. Biophys.

Acta, 304, 290-293 (1973). 18. J. H. Southern and G. L. Wilkes, "Transparent High Density Polyethylene Films

Crystallized Under Orientation and Pressure,” J. Polym. Sci., 11, 555-562 (1973). 19. G. L. Wilkes and S. L. Samuels, "Porous Segmented Polyurethanes - Possible Candidates as

Biomaterials,” J. Biomed. Materials Res. 7, 541-554 (1973). 20. S. L. Samuels and G. L. Wilkes, "Effects of Gamma Radiation on the Dynamic Mechanical

and Swelling Behavior of Styrene Butadiene Block and Random Copolymers,” Polym. Sci. & Engr., 13, 280-286 (1973).

21. S. L. Samuels and G. L. Wilkes, "The Rheo-Optical and Mechanical Behavior of a Systematic Series of Hard-Soft Segmented Urethanes,” Polym. Symposia C43, 149-178 (1973).

22. A. B. Desai and G. L. Wilkes, "Morphology Studies on Solvent Induced Crystallization of

Polyethylene Terephthalate,” J. Polym. Sci., 12, 113-119 (1974).

23. G. L. Wilkes and P. Wilkes, "Evidence for In Vivo Anistropic Rod Structure in Collagenous Tissue as Noted by Small Angle Light Scattering,” Biopoly., 13, 411-413 (1974).

24. G. L. Wilkes, S. L. Samuels and R. Crystal, "Scanning and Transmission Electron

Microscopy Studies on a Model Series of Spherulitic Segmented Polyurethanes,” J. Macro. Sci. Phys., B10(2) 203-229 (1974).

25. M. Chu and G. L. Wilkes, "Scanning Electron Microscopy and Small Angle Light

Scattering Studies of Spherulitic Films of Polyethylene Terephthalate,” J. Macromol. Sci. Phys., B10(2), 231-254 (1974).

26. C.-M. Chu and G. L. Wilkes, "Superstructure in Chemically Etched Poly(ethylene

Terephthalate),” J. Macromol. Sci.-Phys. B10(4) 551-578 (1974). 27. A. B. Desai and G. L. Wilkes, "Solvent Induced Crystallization of Poly(ethylene

Terephthalate),” J. Polym. Sci., C46, 291-319 (1974). 28. Nguyen, B.T. Vu and G. L. Wilkes, "Initial Dynamic Mechanical and Dielectric Studies on

a Systematic Series of Glutamate Polypeptides,” Macaromol. Sci., B9(3), 367-389 (1974) and Proceedings of Thermomechanical Symposium in NY (1972).

29. G. L. Wilkes and C. M. Chu, "SEM Studies of Cold Rolled Spherulitic Films of Poly

(tetramethylene terephthalate),” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 18, 2221-2227 (1974). 30. Nguyen, B.T. Vu and G. L. Wilkes, "The Dynamic Mechanical Dielectric and Melting

Behavior of Reconstituted Collagen,” Biopoly. 13, 1023-1037 (1974). 31. An-Lac Nguyen and G. L. Wilkes, “A Thromboresistant Surface by Enzyme

Immobilization,” J. Biomed. Mater. Res., 8, 261-276 (1974).

32. G. L. Wilkes, A. Nguyen and R. Wildnauer, "Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Properties of the Stratum Corneum Layer of Epidermis,” Macromol. Sci. Phys. B9(2), 333-340 (1974).

33. G. L. Wilkes and R. Wildnauer, "The Kinetic Behavior of the Thermal and Mechanical

Properties of Segmented Urethanes,” J. Appl. Phys. 46, 4148-4152 (1975). 34. G. L. Wilkes, S. Bagrodia, W. Humphries and R. Wildnauer, "The Time Dependence of the

Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Segmented Urethanes Following Thermal Treatment,” Polymer Letters, 13, 321-327 (1975).

35. A. Misra, C. Chu, R.S. Stein, G. L. Wilkes and A.B. Desai, "Inducement of Apparent

Anisotropic Superstructure in Amorphous Cold Drawn Polyethylene Terephthalate,” J. Polym. Sci. B13, 303-312 (1975).

36. Y-J. P. Chang and G. L. Wilkes, "Superstructure in Segmented Polyether Urethanes,” J.

Polym. Sci. A13, 455-476 (1975).

37. A. B. Desai and G. L. Wilkes, “A Method for Evaluating the Dynamic Mechanical Properties of a Polymer Fiber on Film Immersed in a Liquid Environment,” Textile Research Journal, 45(2), 173-178 (1975).

38. J. H. Grezlak and G. L. Wilkes, “The Preparation and Physical Properties of Polyester-

Poly(methyl methacrylate) Triblock Copolymers,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 19, 769-786 (1975). 39. G. L. Wilkes and J. A. Emerson, "Time Dependence of Small Angle X-Ray Measurements

on Segmented Polyurethanes Following Thermal Treatment,” J. Appl. Phys. 47, 4261-4264 (1976).

40. S. Bagrodia and G. L. Wilkes, "Effects of Solvent Casting Copolymer Materials as Related

to Mechanical Properties,” J. Biomed. Mat. Res., 10, 101-111 (1976). 41. G. L. Wilkes, Y. Mohajer and W. Holaday, "Structural Studies of Single Spherulites and

Spherulitic Films of Polymethyl-D-Glutamate,” J. Polym. Sci. Phys., 14, 251-262 (1976). 42. Y. Mohajer and G. L. Wilkes, "The Effect of Casting Solvent on the Material Properties of

Poly (t-methyl-D-Glutamate),” J. Polym. Sci. Phys., 14, 963-980 (1976). 43. G. L. Wilkes, B. Morra, J. Emerson and R. Wildnauer, “Time Dependent Structure Property

Behavior of Segmented Polyurethanes Following Thermal Treatments,” Proc. of 7th Int. Congr. Rheol., 224-226 (1976).

44. W. G. Bradley and G. L. Wilkes, “Some Mechanical Property Considerations of

Reconstituted Collagen for Drug Release Supports,” Biomat. Med. Devices and Art. Organs, 5(2), 159-175 (1977).

45. G. L. Wilkes and R. S. Stein, "Applications of Rheo-optical Methods to the Characterization

of Multicomponent Multiphase Polymeric Materials—A Brief Overview,” J. Polym. Sci. Sympos. 60, 121-125 (1977).

46. R. A. Assink and G. L. Wilkes, "Pulsed Nuclear Magnetic Resonance for Studying Phase

Separation in Block and Segmented Copolymers,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 17(8), 606-612 (1977).

47. Y. Mohajer, W. Holaday and G. L. Wilkes, “Preparation and Structure-Property Studies on Copolypeptides of -Methyl Glutamate-Glutamic Acid and -Methyl Glutamate--Benzyl Glutamate,” J. Polym. Sci.: Polym. Chem. Ed., 15, 2935-2960 (1977).

48. P. J. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, "Small Angle X-ray Scattering and Crystallization

Kinetics Studies of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Crystallized in a Liquid Environment,” J. Polym. Sci. Phys., 16, 1559-1582 (1978).

49. P. Makarewicz, G. L. Wilkes, and Y. Budnitsky, "Mechanical Property Studies of

Poly(ethtlene terephthalate) Crystallized by Nonreactive Liquids,” J. Polym. Sci. Phys., 16, 1545-1557 (1978).

50. P. J. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, "Diffusion Studies of Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Crystallized by Nonreactive Liquids and Vapors,” J. Polym. Sci. Phys., 16, 1529-1544 (1978).

51. G. L. Wilkes, H. Jameel and L. Manzione, "Small Angle Light Scattering from Shish Kabob

Structures,” J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Letters Ed., 16, 237-243 (1978). 52. P. J. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, "Structural Rearrangements in the Liquid-Induced

Crystallization of Cold Drawn Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate),” Textile Res. J., 48(3), 136-143 (1978).

53. P. J. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, "Liquid Induced Crystallization of Poly(ethylene-2,6

Naphthalate),” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 22, 3347-3349 (1978). 54. P. J. Makarewicz and G. L. Wilkes, "Morphology Studies of the Liquid Induced

Crystallization of Poly(ethylene terephthalate): Effects of Polymer Blending, Nucleating Agents and Molecular Weight,” J. Appl. Poly. Sci., 23, 1619-1638 (1979).

55. G. L. Wilkes, T. S. Dziemianowicz and Z. H. Ophir, "Thermally Induced Time Dependence

of Mechanical Properties in Biomedical Grade Polyurethanes,” J. Biomed. Materials Res. 13, 189-206 (1979).

56. Z. H. Ophir, J. Z. Emerson and G. L. Wilkes, "Sub Tg Annealing Studies of Rubber

Modified and Unmodified Epoxy Systems,” J. Appl. Physics 49(10), 5032-5038 (1978). 57. G. L. Wilkes, S. Bagrodia, Z. Ophir and J. Emerson, "A Systematic Study of the Effect of

Casting Solvent on the Bulk Properties of Linear SBS Block Copolymers,” J. Appl. Phys. 49(10), 5060-5067 (1978).

58. E. S. W. Kong and G. L. Wilkes, "Observations Regarding the Effect of Deformation on the

Domain Structure in Segmented Polyurethanes,” J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Letters, 18, 369-375 (1980).

59. Z. H. Ophir and G. L. Wilkes, "SAXS Analysis of a Linear Polyester and a Liner Polyether Urethane - Interfacial Thickness Determination,” J. Polym. Sci. Phys. 18, 1469-1480 (1980).

60. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, "Physical Aging Studies of Semi-crystalline Poly(ethylene

Terephthalate),” J. Applied Polym. Sci., 26, 2813-2825 (1981). 61. Yilgor, E. Yilgor, A. K. Banthia, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "A DSC Kinetic Study of

the Epoxy Network System Bisphenol-A Diglycidylether-Bis(4)-Amino Cyclohexyl) Methane,” Polym. Bull., 4, 323-327 (1981).

62. Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Influence of Tacticity and Sorbed Water on

the Material Properties of Poly-(N,N'-Dimethyl Acrylamide),” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 26, 2827-2839 (1981).

63. S. Abouzahr and G. L. Wilkes, "SAXS Studies of Segmented Polyether (urethane urea)

Elastomers,” Macromol. 14, 456-458 (1981). 64. P. C. Mody, G. L. Wilkes and K. B. Wagener, "Structure Property Relationships of a New

Series of Segmented Polyether-Polyester Copolymers,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 26, 2853-2878 (1981).

65. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, "Physical Aging Studies of Styrene-Butadiene and

Carbonate-Siloxane Block Copolymers,” Polym. Engr. Sci., 21(6) 325-330 (1981). 66. E. S. W. Kong, G. L. Wilkes, J. E. McGrath, A. K. Banthia, Y. Mohajer, and M. R. Tant,

"Physical Aging of Linear and Network Epoxy Resins,” Polymer Engr. & Sci., 21(14), 943-950 (1981).

67. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, "An Overview of the Nonequilibrium Behavior of Polymer

Glasses,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 21(14), 874-895 (1981). 68. G. L. Wilkes, “An Overview of the Basic Rheological Behavior of Polymer Fluids with an

Emphasis on Polymer Melts,” J. Chemical Education, 58, 880-892 (1981).

69. E. S. W. Kong, Y. Mohajer, J. Dun, G. L. Wilkes, A. Banthia and J. E. McGrath, “Physical Aging Studies of Glassy Epoxy Networks,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 21(14), 874 (1981).

70. E. Joseph, G. L. Wilkes and K. Park, "Structure-Property Relationships of an Electron Beam

Cured Model Urethane Prepolymer,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 26, 3355-3376 (1981). 71. R. A. Assink and G. L. Wilkes, " Study of Domain Structure in Linear and Crosslinked

Polyurethanes Using Pulsed Proton NMR,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 26, 3689-3698 (1981). 72. Y. Mohajer and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior of Films Containing Disc

Spherulites - A Model Study,” J. Polym. Sci.: Phys., 20, 457-472 (1982).

73. S. Abouzahr, Z. Ophir and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure Property Behavior of Segmented Polyether-MDI-Butanediol Based Urethanes-Effect of Composition Ratio,” Polymer, 23, 1077-1086 (1982).

74. Y. Mohajer, D. Tyagi, G. L. Wilkes, R. Storey and J. P. Kennedy, "New Polyisobutylene

Based Model Ionomers, 3. Further Mechanical and Structural Studies,” Polym. Bull., 8, 47-54 (1982).

75. D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, “A Program in Polymer Education and Research,” Chemical

Engineering Education, 174-180 (1982).

76. Y. Mohajer, E. Yorkgitis, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Physical Aging Studies of Epoxy Resins with Emphasis on Graphite Fiber - Epoxy Composites,” J. International Journal of Hybrid Microelectronics, 6, 360 (1983).

77. D. Tyagi, G. L. Wilkes, I. Yilgor and J. E. McGrath, "Siloxane-Urea Segmented

Copolymers: II. Investigation of Mechanical Behavior,” Polym. Bull., 8, 543-550 (1982). 78. Yilgor, J. S. Riffle, G. L. Wilkes, and J. E. McGrath, "Siloxane-Urea Segmented

Copolymers: I. Synthesis and Characterization of Model Polymers from MDI and , bis(aminopropyl) poly(dimethyl-siloxane),” Polym. Bull., 8, 535-542 (1982).

79. Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes, I. C. Wang, and J. E. McGrath, "Hydrogenated Linear Block

Copolymers of Butadiene and Isoprene: Effect of Variation of Composition in Sequence Architecture on Properties,” Polymer, 23, 1523-1535 (1982).

80. S. Abouzahr, Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Chemo-Rheological Studies of

Isoprene-Butadiene Networks,” Polymer, 23, 1519-1522 (1982). 81. S. Bagrodia, Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes, R. F. Storey and J. P. Kennedy, "New

Polyisobutylene-Based Model Ionomers, 4. Strain Induced Crystallization of Low Molecular Weight Model Ionomers,” Polym. Bull., 8, 281-286 (1982).

82. G. L. Wilkes, "Seeing Intimate Structure,” Chemtech, 13, 174-179 (1983). 83. Yilgor, E. Yilgor, A. K. Banthia, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Synthesis and

Characterization of Free Radical Cured Bis-Methacryloxy Bisphenol-A and Epoxy Networks,” Polymer Composites, 4, 120-125 (1983).

84. S. Bagrodia, Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes, R. F. Storey, J. P. Kennedy, “New

Polyisobutylene-Based Model Ionomers. 5. The Effect of Molecular Weight on the Mechanical Properties of Tri-Arm-Star Polyisobutylene-Based Model Ionomers,” Polym. Bull. (Berlin) 9, 174-180 (1983).

85. G. L. Wilkes, S. Abouzahr and D. Radovich, "Small Angle X-Ray Scattering from

Polyurethane Foams of Different Composition: An Analytical Method for Better Understanding Their Fine Structure,” Journal of Cellular Plastics, 19, 248-254 (1983).

86. D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, "Sandwich Injection Molding of Thermotropic Copolyesters

and Filled Polyester,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 23(11), 632 (1983). 87. Yilgor, A. Shah'aban, W. P. Steckle, Jr., D. Tyagi, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath,

"Segmented Organo Siloxane Copolymers. I. Synthesis of Siloxane-Urea Copolymers,” Polymer, 25(12), 1800-1806 (1984).

88. D. Tyagi, I. Yilgor, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, "Segmented Organo Siloxane

Copolymers. II. Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Siloxane-Urea Copolymers,” Polymer, 25(12), 1807-1816 (1984).

89. S. Bagrodia and G. L. Wilkes, "Comments on the Effect of Cation Type on Ionomer

Properties,” Polym. Bull., 12, 389-392 (1984). 90. S. Bagrodia, R. Pisipati, G. L. Wilkes, R. F. Storey and J. P. Kennedy, "Melt Rheology of

Ion Containing Polymers. I. Effect of Molecular Weight and Excess Neutralizing Agent in Model Elastomeric Sulfonated Polyisobutylene Based Ionomers,” J. Applied Polym. Sci., 29, 3065-3073 (1984).

91. S. Abouzahr and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Studies of Polyester and

Polyether-Based MDI-BD Segmented Polyurethanes: Effect of I Versus II Stage Polymerization Conditions,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 29, 2695-2711 (1984).

92. Y. Mohajer, S. Bagrodia, G. L. Wilkes, R.F. Storey and J.P. Kennedy, "New

Polyisobutylene Based Model Elastomeric Ionomers. VI. The Effect of Excess Neutralizing Agents on Solid State Mechanical Properties,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 29, 1943-1950 (1984).

93. Y. Mohajer, G. L. Wilkes and B. Orler, "Effect of Prestrain on the Subsequent Thermal

Crystallization of a Copolyester of Lactic and Glycolic Acid,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 24(5) 319-327 (1984).

94. E. G. Joseph, G. L. Wilkes and D. G. Baird, "Effect of Flow History on the Morphology of

Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyesters,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 25(7) 377-388 (1985). 95. J. L. Hedrick, I. Yilgor, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Chemical Modification of Matrix

Resin Networks with Engineering Thermoplastics. I. Phenolic Hydroxyl-Terminated Poly(aryl ether sulfone)-Epoxy Systems,” Polym. Bull. (Berlin) 13, 201-208 (1985).

96. S. R. Bagrodia, G. L. Wilkes and J.P. Kennedy, "New Polyisobutylene Based Model

Elastomeric Ionomers. VIII. Thermal Mechanical Analysis,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 30, 2179-2913 (1985).

97. V. Saraf, W. G. Glasser, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Engineering Plastics from

Lignin. VI. Structure-Property Relationships of PEG - Containing Polyurethane Networks,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 30, 2207-2224 (1985).

98. G. G. Viola, D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, "The Development of Molecular Orientation and

Morphological Texture in Thermotropic Copolyesters,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 25, 888-895 (1985).

99. V. P. Saraf, W. G. Glasser and G. L. Wilkes, "Engineering Plastics from Lignin. VII.

Structure-Property Relationships of Poly(butadiene Glycol) - Containing Polyurethane Networks,” J. Appl. Poly. Sci., 30, 3809-3823 (1985).

100. M. R. Tant, G. L. Wilkes, R. Storey and J. P. Kennedy, "Sulfonated Polyisobutylene

Telechelic Ionomers. 10. Effects of Architecture and Molecular Weight on Viscosity Behavior in a Nonpolar Solvent,” Polym. Bull., 13, 541-548 (1985).

101. E. M. Yorkgitis, N. S. Eiss, Jr., C. Tran, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Siloxane

Modified Epoxy Resins,” in Advances in Polymer Science, 72, 1-31 (1985). 102. E. Joseph, G. L. Wilkes and D. G. Baird, "Effect of Thermal History on the Morphology of

Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyesters Based on PET and PHB,” Polymer, 26(5) 689-703 (1985).

103. H. Huang, B. Orler and G. L. Wilkes, "Ceramers: Hybrid Materials Incorporating

Polymeric/Oligomeric Species with Inorganic Glasses by a Sol Gel Process. 2. Effect of Acid Content on the Final Properties,” Polym. Bull., 14, 557-564 (1985).

104. M. R. Tant, J. H. Song, G. L. Wilkes, J. Horrion and R. Jerome, "Mechanical Properties of

Carboxylato-Telechelic Polyisoprene,” Polymer, 27, 1815-1818 (1986).

105. R. C. Allen, G. L. Wilkes, I. Yilgor, D. Wu and J. E. McGrath, "Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Based Liquid Crystals,” Makromol. Chem., 187, 2909-2931 (1986).

106. M. R. Tant, G. L. Wilkes and M. D. Read, "Sulfonated Polyisobutylene Telechelic

Ionomers. XI. Viscoelastic Behavior of Concentrated Solutions of Zinc-Neutralized Ionomers in a Nonpolar Solvent,” J. Polym. Sci., Part C: Polym. Lett. Ed., 24, 619-625 (1986).

107. L. C. Lopez and G. L. Wilkes, "A New Etching Technique for Enhancement of

Morphological Textures of Poly(P-Phenylene Sulfide),” J. Polym. Sci.: Polym. Lett. Ed., 24, 573-579 (1986).

108. D. Tyagi, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, "Small Angle X-Ray Studies of Siloxane-Urea

Segmented Copolymers,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 26(20), 1371-1398 (1986). 109. S. Bagrodia, G. L. Wilkes and J. P. Kennedy, "New Polyisobutylene-Based Model

Elastomeric Ionomers: Rheological Behavior,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 26(10), 662-671 (1986).

110. R. B. Turner and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure vs. Properties of Flexible Urethane Foams Used

in the Home Furnishing Industry (Polymer-Morphology),” Polyurethanes World Congress 1987-Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 1987, 935-940 (1987).

111. D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, "Co-injection Molding of Thermotropic Copolyesters and

Filled Poly(ethylene Terephthalate),” Mater. Sci. Monog., 21, 351-362 (1984). 112. Hao-Hsin Huang and Garth L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior of New Hybrid

Materials Incorporating Oligomeric Poly(tetramethylene Oxide) With Inorganic Silicates by a Sol-Gel Process. 3. Effect of Oligomeric Molecular Weight,” Polym. Bull., 18, 455-462 (1987).

113. D. Thompson, J. H. Song and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior of Electron Beam

Cured Bis-GMA,” Polym. Mat. Sci. & Eng., 56, 754 (1987). 114. H. Huang, B. Orler and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior of New Hybrid

Materials Incorporating Oligomeric Species into Sol-Gel Glasses. 3. Effect of Acid Content, TEOS Content and Molecular Weight of Poly(dimethylsiloxane),” Macromolecules, 20, 1322-1330 (1987).

115. S. Bagrodia, M. R. Tant, G. L. Wilkes and J. P. Kennedy, "Sulfonated Polyisobutylene

Telechelic Ionomers. 12. Solid-State Mechanical Properties,” Polymer, 28, 2207-2226 (1987).

116. D. Thompson, J. H. Song and G. L. Wilkes, "Electron Beam Effects on Polymers:

Structure-Property Behavior of Radiation-Cured bis-GMA,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 34, 1063-1080 (1987).

117. R. Jorda and G. L. Wilkes, "A Novel Use of Physical Aging to Distinguish Immiscibility in

Polymer Blends,” Polym. Bull., 20, 51-57 (1988). 118. C. Lopez and G. L. Wilkes, "Crystallization Kinetics of Polyphenylene Sulfide - The Effect

of Molecular Weight,” Polymer, 29, 106-113 (1988). 119. R. Jorda and G. L. Wilkes, "Rapid Recrystallization of Freshly Melted Spherulites,” Polym.

Bull., 19, 409-415 (1988). 120. D. Tyagi, J. L. Hedrick, D. C. Webster, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property

Relationships in Perfectly Alternating Segmented Polysulfone/Poly (dimethylsiloxane) Copolymers,” Polymer, 29, 833-844 (1988).

121. G. Vlaic, C. E. Williams, R. Jerome, M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, "Microstructure of the

Ionic Aggregates in Telechelic Ionomers,” Polymer, 29, 173-176 (1988).

122. J. P. Armistead and G. L. Wilkes, "Morphology of Water-Blown Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 35, 601-629 (1988).

123. D. Feng, G. L. Wilkes and J. V. Crivello, "Effect of Casting Solvent on the Phase Separation

and Structure-Property Behavior of Free Radical Synthesized PDMS-PS Block Polymers,” Polym. Mat. Sci. & Engr., 58, 721 (1988).

124. M. R. Tant and G. L. Wilkes, “An Overview of the Viscous and Viscoelastic Behavior of

Ionomers in Bulk and Solution,” JMS_Rev. Macromol. Chem. Phys., C28(1), 1-63 (1988). 125. R. H. Glaser and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior of Polydimethylsiloxane and

Polytetramethylene Oxide Modified TEOS Based Sol Gel Materials: V. Effect of Titanium Isopropoxide Incorporation,” Polymer Bulletin, 19, 51-57 (1988).

126. A. M. El-Naggar, H. C. Kim, L. C. Lopez and G. L. Wilkes, "Electron Beam Effects on

Polymers: III. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Electron Beam-Irradiated Poly(phenylene Sulfide),” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 37, 1655-1668 (1989).

127. H. C. Kim, J. Song, G. L. Wilkes, S. D. Smith and J. E. McGrath, "Electron Beam Effects

on Polymers: II. Surface Modification of Bis-GMA Substrates by Functionalized Siloxane Oligomers,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 38, 1515-1533 (1989).

128. C. López and G. L. Wilkes, "Non-isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Poly (p-phenylene

Sulfide),” Polymer, 30, 882-888 (1989).

129. R. H. Glaser, G. L. Wilkes and C.E. Bronnimann, "Solid State 29Si NMR of TEOS-Based Multifunctional Sol-Gel Materials,” J. Non-Cryst. Solids, 113, 73-87 (1989).

130. M. R. Tant, G. L. Wilkes and J. P. Kennedy, "Sulfonated Polyisobutylene Telechelic

Ionomers. XIII. Viscosity Behavior in Nonpolar Solvents and Nonpolar-Polar Solvent Mixtures,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 37, 2873-2895 (1989).

131. U. Ko, G. L. Wilkes and C. P. Wong, "Morphological Studies of Blends Containing Liquid

Crystalline Polymers with Poly(ethylene Terephthalate,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 37, 3063-3083 (1989).

132. D. Feng, L. Venkateshwaran, G. L. Wilkes, C. M. Leir and J. E. Stark, "Structure- Property

Behavior of Elastomeric Segmented PTMO-Ionene Polymers. II.,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 37, 1549-1565 (1989).

133. D. Feng, G. L. Wilkes and J. Crivello, "Structure-Property Behavior of Free Radical

Synthesized Polydimethylsiloxane-Polystyrene Multiblock Polymers: I. Effect of the Siloxane Block Length,” Polymer, 30, 1800-1813 (1989).

134. L. C. López and G. L. Wilkes, "Poly(p-phenylene sulfide) - An Overview of an Important Engineering Thermoplastic,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Reviews in Macromol. Chem. Phys., C29 (1), 83-151 (1989).

135. C. López, G. L. Wilkes and J. Geibel, "Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(p-phenylene

Sulfide): The Effect of Branching Agent Content and Endgroup Counterion" Polymer, 30, 147-155 (1989).

136. H. Huang, G. L. Wilkes and J. G. Carlson, "Structure-Property Behavior of Hybrid

Materials Incorporating Tetraethoxysilane with Multfunctional Poly(tetramethylene Oxide),” Polymer, 30, 2001-2012 (1989).

137. R. H. Glaser and G. L. Wilkes, "Polymer Modified Mixed Metal Alkoxide-Metal Acetyl

Acetonate Sol-Gel Materials,” Polym. Bull., 22, 527-532 (1989). 138. D. Feng, G. L. Wilkes, C. M. Leir and J. E. Stark, "Morphological Investigation of

Polytetramethylene Oxide-Dibromoxylene Segmented Ionene Polymers Using Transmission Electron Microscopy and Small Angle X-Ray Scattering,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Chem., A26(8), 1151-1181 (1989).

139. H. C. Kim and G. L. Wilkes, "Time-Temperature-Energy (TTE) Diagram of Electron Beam

Radiation Curing Systems--Conceptual Features,” Radiation Curing, 8-13 (February/May 1989).

140. J. Z. Wang, D. A. Dillard, M. P. Wolcott, F. A. Kamke and G. L. Wilkes, "Transient

Moisture Effects in Fibers and Composite Materials,” J. Composite Materials, 24, 994-1009 (Sept. 1990).

141. John Lee W. Noell, Garth L. Wilkes, Dillip K. Mohanty and James E. McGrath, "The

Preparation and Characterization of New Polyether Ketone-Tetraethylorthosilicate Hybrid Glasses by the Sol-Gel Method,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 40, 1177-1194 (1990).

142. G. L. Wilkes, A. B. Brennan, H. Huang, D. Rodrigues and B. Wang, "The Synthesis,

Structure and Property Behavior of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Network Materials Prepared by the Sol Gel Process,” Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 171, 15-29 (1990).

143. B. Wang, A. B. Brennan, H. Huang and G. L. Wilkes, "Synthesis and Characterization of

New Alumina and Titania-Containing Hybrid Network Ceramer Materials from Sol-Gel Processing,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Chem., A27(12), 1447-1468 (1990).

144. A. M. El-Naggar, L. C. Lopez and G. L. Wilkes, "Effect of Electron Beam Radiation on the

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(4-Methylpentene-1),” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 39, 427-446 (1990).

145. D. G. Baird, T. Sun, D. S. Done and G. L. Wilkes, “In-Situ Formation of Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Ultem/Vectra,” J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 3, 81-88, January (1990).

146. H. Kim, A. M. El-Naggar and G. L. Wilkes, "Electron Beam Effects on Polymers: V.

Symmetric and Asymmetric Materials Based on the Controlled Distribution of bis-GMA into Crosslinked Nitrile Rubber Films Prior to Curing by Electron Beam Radiation,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 42, 1107-1119 (1991).

147. B. Wang and G. L. Wilkes, "New Ti-PTMO and Tr-PTMO Ceramer Hybrid Materials

Prepared by the Sol-Gel Method: Synthesis and Characterization,” J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 29, 905-909 (1991).

148. Neal R. Langley, Godfrey C. Mbah, Harvey A. Freeman, Hao-Hsin Huang, E. J. Siochi, T.

C. Ward and G. L. Wilkes, "Physical Structure of Polysilicate Particles in Organic Media,” J. Colloid & Interface Sci., 143(2) 309-317 (1991).

149. A. B. Brennan and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior of Sol-Gel Derived Hybrid

Materials: Effect of a Polymeric Acid Catalyst,” Polymer, 32(4), 733-739 (1991). 150. L. C. Lopez and G. L. Wilkes, "Some Aspects of Carbon Fiber Type and Its Surface

Treatment on the Nucleation Behavior of Poly(p-Phenylene Sulfide) Based Composites,” J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 4, 58-71 (1991).

151. J. T. Muellerleile, G. A. York and G. L. Wilkes, “Use of Permanganic Etching as a Means

of Investigating the Morphological Structure of LARC-CPI - A Semicrystalline Thermoplastic Polyimide,” Polym. Communications, 32(6), 176-179 (1991).

152. B. Wang, G. L. Wilkes, J. C. Hedrick, S. C. Liptak and J. E. McGrath, "New High

Refractive Index Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials from Sol-Gel Processing,” Macromolecules (Notes), 24, 3449-3450 (1991).

153. C. Moreland, G. L. Wilkes and R. B. Turner, "Segmental Orientation Behavior of Flexible

Water-Blown Polyurethane Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 801-815 (1991). 154. M. R. Tant, G. L. Wilkes and J. P. Kennedy, "Sulfonated Polyisobutylene Telechelic

Ionomers. XIV. Viscoelastic Behavior of Concentrated Solutions in Nonpolar Solvents,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 42, 523-532 (1991).

155. A. B. Brennan, B. Wang, D. E. Rodrigues and G. L. Wilkes, "Structure-Property Behavior

of Novel Ti/Poly(tetramethylene oxide) (PTMO) and Zr/PTMO Hybrid Ceramer Materials Prepared by the Sol Gel Method,” J. Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers, 1(2) 167-187 (1991).

156. L. N. Venkateshwaran, C. E. Leir and G. L. Wilkes, "Selective Plasticization of the Ionic Domains in a Segmented Thermoplastic Ionene Cationomer,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 951-966 (1991).

157. D. C. McHerron and G. L. Wilkes, "Formation of Polymeric Microspheres Using Electron

Beam Radiation,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 43, 1045-1058 (1991). 158. J. L. Hedrick, I. Yilgor, M. Jurek, J. C. Hedrick, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, “Chemical

Modification of Matrix Resin Networks with Engineering Thermoplastics: 1. Synthesis, Morphology, Physical Behavior and Toughening Mechanisms of Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Modified Epoxy Networks,” Polymer, 32(11) 2020-2032 (1991).

159. T. Sun, D. G. Baird, H. H. Huang, D. S. Done and G. L. Wilkes, "In Situ Formation of

Thermoplastic Composites: Ultem/Vectra,” J. Composite Materials, 25, 788-808 (July 1991).

160. B. Wang, G. L. Wilkes, C. D. Smith and J. E. McGrath, "High Refractive Index Hybrid

Ceramer Materials Prepared from Titanium Tetraisopropoxide and Poly(arylene ether phosphine oxide) Through Sol-Gel Processing,” Polym. Comm., 32(13), 400-402 (1991).

161. D. Feng and G. L. Wilkes, “Chain Extension in Unoriented Ion Containing Polymers - Does

it Occur?” Macromolecules (Communication), 24, 6788-6790 (1991). 162. D. Feng, G. L. Wilkes, Bin Lee and J. E. McGrath, "Structure-Property Behavior of

Segmented Poly(tetramethylene Oxide)-Based Bipyridinium Ionene Elastomers,” Polymer, 33 (3), 526-535 (1992).

163. S. D. Smith, J. M. DeSimone, H. Huang, G. York, D. W. Dwight, G. L. Wilkes and J. E.

McGrath, "Synthesis and Characterization of Poly (methyl methacrylate)-g- poly(dimethylsiloxane) Copolymers 1. Bulk and Surface Characterization,” Macromolecules, 25, 2575-2581 (1992).

164. M. R. Tant, L. N. Venkateshwaran, J. H. Song, R. Subramanian and G. L. Wilkes,

"Structure and Properties of Carboxylato-Telechelic Polyisoprene,” Polymer, 33(7), 1347-1358 (1992).

165. A. L. Ogden, M. W. Hyer, G. L. Wilkes and A. C. Loos, “The Development of an

Alternative Thermoplastic Powder Prepregging Technique,” J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 5, 14-31 (January 1992).

166. L. N. Venkateshwaran, G. A. York, C. D. DePorter, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes,

"Morphological Characterization of Well Defined Methacrylic Based Di- and Triblock Ionomers,” Polymer, 33(11), 2277-2286 (1992).

167. L. C. Lopez, G. L. Wilkes, P. M. Stricklen and S. A. White, "Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Poly(4-Methyl-1-pentene),” J.M.S.-Rev. Macromol. Chem. Phys., C32(3&4), 301-406 (1992).

168. D. C. McHerron and G. L. Wilkes, "DSC Analysis of Electron-Beam Irradiated

LARC-CPI,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 46, 1313-1327 (1992). 169. Mr. R. Tant, J. H. Song, G. L. Wilkes, P. Charlier and R. Jerome, "Mechanical Properties of

Complexed ,-Diamino Polybutadiene,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 46, 2203-2209 (1992). 170. V. Dave, W. G. Glasser and G. L. Wilkes, “Evidence for Cholesteric Morphology in Films

of Cellulose acetate Butyrate by Transmission Electron Microscopy,” Poly. Bull., 29(5), 565-570, (November 1992).

171. A. L. Ogden, G. L. Wilkes, M. W. Hyer, A. C. Loos and J. T. Muellerleile, “The Evaluation

of the Interfacial Behavior of LaRC-TPI/Graphite Composites,” J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 5, 256-273 (July 1992).

172. D. E. Rodrigues, A. B. Brennan, C. Betrabet, B. Wang and G. L. Wilkes, "Structural

Features of Sol-Gel Derived Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Network Ceramer Materials by Small-Angle X-ray Scattering,” Chem. Materials, 4(6), 1437-1446 (1992).

173. L. N. Venkateshwaran, M. R. Tant, G. L. Wilkes, P. Charlier and R. Jerome,

"Structure-Property Comparison of Sulfonated and Carboxylated Telechelic Ionomers Based on Polyisoprene,” Macromolecules, 25, 3996-4001 (1992).

174. J. K. DePorter, D. G. Baird, G. L. Wilkes, “The Effects of Thermal History on the

Properties of Semicrystalline Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Experimental and Numerical Investigations,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Rev. Macromol. Chem. & Physics, C33(1) 1-79 (1993).

175. B. Tamami, C. Betrabet and G. L. Wilkes, "New Ceramer High Optical Abrasion Resistant

Transparent Coating Materials Based on Functionalized Melamine and Tris(M-Aminophenyl)phosphine Oxide Compound,” Polymer Bulletin, 30, 39-45 (1993).

176. J. T. Muellerleile, B. G. Risch, D. E. Rodrigues, G. L. Wilkes and D. M. Jones,

"Crystallization Behavior and Morphological Features of LARC-CPI,” Polymer, 34(4) 789-806 (1993).

177. D. C. McHerron and G. L. Wilkes, "Apparent Reversal of Physical Aging in Amorphous

Glassy Polymers by Electron Beam Irradiation,” Polymer, 34(5) 915-924 (1993). 178. H. H. Huang, E. M. Yorkgitis and G. L. Wilkes, "A Morphological Study on the

Plasticization of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) by Diethylhexyl Succinate and Dibutyl Phthalate,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Phys., B32(2), 163-181 (1993).

179. B. Tamami, C. Betrabet and G. L. Wilkes, "Synthesis and Application of Abrasion Resistant Coating Materials Based on Functionalized Bis and Tris Maleimides,” Polym. Bull., 30, 393-399 (1993).

180. B. G. Risch, G. L. Wilkes and J. M. Warakomski, "Crystallization Kinetics and

Morphological Features of Star-Branched Nylon-6: Effect of Branch-point Functionality,” Polymer, 34(11) 2330-2343 (1993).

181. V. Dave, W. G. Glasser and G. L. Wilkes, "Cellulose-Based Fibers from Liquid-Crystalline

Solutions. II. Processing and Morphology of Acetate/Butyrate Esters,” J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys., 31, 1145-1161 (1993).

182. D. V. Dounis, J. C. Moreland, G. L. Wilkes, D. A. Dillard and R. B. Turner, "The

Mechano-Sorptive Behavior of Flexible Water-Blown Polyurethane Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 50, 293-301 (1993).

183. D. E. Rodrigues and G. L. Wilkes, "Small Angle X-ray Scattering Investigations of Fractal

Dimensions of Hybrid Inorganic Organic Network Materials (Ceramers) Based on Tetraethylorthosilicate and Polytetramethylene Oxide,” J. Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers, 3(3) 197-229 (1993).

184. D. C. McHerron and G. L. Wilkes, "Electron Beam Irradiation of Polystyrene -Poly(Vinyl

Methyl Ether) Blends" Polymer, 34(19) 3976-3985 (1993). 185. J. C. Moreland, G. L. Wilkes and R. B. Turner, "Viscoelastic Behavior of Flexible Slabstock

Polyurethane Foams: Dependence on Temperature and Relative Humidity. I. Tensile and Compression Stress (Load) Relaxation,” J. Applied Polymer Science, 52, 549-568 (1994).

186. J. C. Moreland, G. L. Wilkes and R. B. Turner, "Viscoelastic Behavior of Flexible Slabstock

Polyurethane Foams as a Function of Temperature and Relative Humidity. II. Compressive Creep Behavior,” J. Applied Polymer Science, 52, 569-576 (1994).

187. B. Wang and G. L. Wilkes, "Novel Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Abrasion Resistant Coatings

Prepared by a Sol-Gel Process,” J.M.S.-Pure Appl. Chem., A31(2), 249-260 (1994). 188. J. C. Moreland, G. L. Wilkes, R. B. Turner and E. G. Rightor, "Characterization of Flexible

Slabstock Foams Containing Lithium Chloride,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 52 1459-1476 (1994). 189. J. C. Moreland, G. L. Wilkes, C. G. Moreland, S. S. Sankar, E. O. Stejskal and R. B. Turner,

"Solid State NMR Characterization of Motion in Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” J. Applied Polym. Sci., 52, 1175-1180 (1994).

190. J. M. Wescott, T. H. Yoon, D. Rodrigues, L. A. Kiefer, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath,

"Synthesis and Characterization of Triphenylphosphine Oxide-Containing Poly(Aryl Imide)-Poly(Dimethyl Siloxane) Randomly Segmented Copolymers,” J.M.S.-Pure Appl. Chem., A31(8), 1071-1085 (1994).

191. B. G. Risch, I-Yuan Wan, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, "Generation and Structure-

Property Behavior of Novel Liquid Crystalline Foams Produced via a Gas Supersaturation Technique,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 53, 933-951 (1994).

192. M. E. Rogers, T. E. Glass, S. J. Mecham, D. Rodrigues, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath,

“Perfectly Alternating Segmented Polyimide-Polydimethyl Siloxane Copolymers via Transimidization,” J. Polym. Sci.: Part A: Polym. Chem., 32, 2663-2675 (1994).

193. C. S. Betrabet and G. L. Wilkes, “Determining the Extent of Reaction by 29Si NMR of Abrasion Resistant Hybrid Sol-Gel Coatings Based on Triethoxysilane Functionalized Organics,” J. Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers, 4(4) 343-366 (1994).

194. M. H. Brink, D. K. Brandom, G. L. Wilkes and J. E. McGrath, "Synthesis and

Characterization of a Novel "3F"-Based Fluorinated Monomer for Fluorine-Containing Polyimides,” Polymer, 35(23) 5018-5023 (1994).

195. D. K. Brandom and G. L. Wilkes, “Study of the Multiple Melting Behaviour of the

Aromatic Polyimide LaRC CPI-2, “Polymer, 35(26) 5672-5677 (1994). 196. D. Loveday, Garth L. Wilkes, Mukesh C. Bheda, Ya. X. Shen and Harry W. Gibson,

“Structure-Property Relationships in Segmented Polyviologen Ionene Rotaxanes,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Pure Appl. Chem., A32(1) 1-27 (1995).

197. C. Betrabet and G. L. Wilkes, “Effect on Microstructure of Acid-Catalyzed PTMO/TEOS

and PTMO/TIOPR Hybrids When Aged in Neutral and Alkaline Aqueous Solutions,” Chem. of Materials, 7, 535-545 (1995).

198. B. G. Risch and G. L. Wilkes, “Effects of Physical Aging and Carbon Dioxide Absorption

in Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 56, 1511-1517 (1995). 199. S. Srinivas, J. R. Babu, J. S. Riffle and G. L. Wilkes, “Thermal Characterization and

Crystallization of Novel Poly(Arylene Ether Ether Sulfide)s,” Polymer, 36(17) 3317-3325 (1995).

200. D. K. Brandom and G. L. Wilkes, “Influence of Thermal Imidization on the Crystallization

and Melting Behavior of the Aromatic Polyimide, LaRC CPI-2,” Polymer, 36(21), 4083-4089 (1995).

201. D. Loveday, G. L. Wilkes, C. D. DePorter and J. E. McGrath, “Structure and Properties of

Butadiene-tert--Butyl Methacrylate and Butadiene/Styrene-tert--Butyl Methacrylate Triblock Copolymer Ionomers,” Macromolecules, 28, 7822-7830 (1995).

202. K. A. Mauritz, I. D. Stefanithis, S. V. Davis, R. W. Scheetz, R. K. Pope, G. L. Wilkes and Hao-Hsin Huang, “Microstructural Evolution of a Silicon Oxide Phase in a Perfluorosulfonic Acid Ionomer by an In Situ Sol-Gel Reaction,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 55, 181-190 (1995).

203. J. Wen, V. J. Vasudevan and G. L. Wilkes, “Abrasion Resistant Inorganic/Organic Coating

Materials Prepared by the Sol-Gel Method,” J. Sol-Gel Sci. & Tech., 5, 115-126 (1995). 204. J. Wen and G. L. Wilkes, “Synthesis and Characterization of Abrasion Resistant Coating

Materials by the Sol-Gel Approach: I. Coatings Based on Functionalized Aliphatic Diols and Diethylenetriamine,” J. Inorganic & Organometallic Polymers, 5(4) 343-375 (1995).

205. B. G. Risch, D. E. Rodrigues, K. Lyon, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property

Behavior of Poly(ether ether ketone)-Polydimethylsiloxane Block Copolymers and Their Ketamine Precursors,” Polymer, 37, No. 7, pg. 1229-1242 (1996).

206. S. White, M. J. Hicks, S. R. F. McCartney and G. L. Wilkes, “Rheological Investigation of

Shear-Induced Structure Changes in Multi-Block Copolymers,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 61, 663-673 (1996).

207. Jianye Wen and G. L. Wilkes, “Surface Modification of Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)

Copolymer Films by the Attachment of Triethoxysilane Functionality,” Polym. Bull., 37, 51-57 (1996).

208. J. Wen and G. L. Wilkes, “Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Network Materials by the Sol-Gel

Approach,” Chem. Mater., 8, 1667-1681 (1996). 209. S. Srinivas, M. Graham, M. H. Brink, S. Gardner, R. M. Davis, J. E. McGrath and G. L.

Wilkes, “Influence of Melt Stability on the Crystallization Behavior of Bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene-Oxydiphthalic Anhydride Based Polyimides,” Polymer Engineering & Science, 36(14) 1928-1940 (1996).

210. B. G. Risch, S. Srinivas, G. L. Wilkes, J. F. Geibel, C. Ash, S. White and M. Hicks,

“Crystallization Behavior of Poly(p-phenylene sulfide): Effects of Molecular Weight Fractionation and Endgroup Counter-ion,” Polymer, 37(16) 3623-3636 (1996).

211. R. Greer and G. L. Wilkes, “Process Structure Property Relationships in Electron Beam

Generated Cellular Materials, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 62, 1115-1128 (1996). 212. Ta-hua Yu and G. L. Wilkes, “Orientation Determination and Morphological Study of High

Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Extruded Tubular Films: Effect of Processing Variables and Molecular Weight Distribution,” Polymer, 37(21) 4675-4687 (1996).

213. Ta-Hua Yu and G. L. Wilkes, “Influence of Molecular Weight Distribution on the Melt Extrusion of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Effects of Melt Relaxation Behavior on Morphology and Orientation in HDPE Extruded Tubular Films,” J. Rheol., 40(6), 1079-1093, Nov./Dec. (1996).

214. Y. C. Jean, Y. Rhee, Y. Lou, D. Shelby and G. L. Wilkes, “Anisotropy of Hole Structures in

Oriented Polycarbonate Probed by Two-Dimensional Angular Correlation of Annihilation Radiation,” J. Polym. Sci.: Part B: Polym. Physics, 34, 2979-2985 (1996).

215. D. Loveday, G. L. Wilkes, Youngkwan Lee and R. F. Storey, “Investigation of the Structure

and Properties of Polyisobutylene-Based Telechelic Ionomers of Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution, Part I,” Journal Applied Polymer Science, 63, 497-506 (1997).

216. D. Loveday, G. L. Wilkes, Youngkwan Lee and R. F. Storey, “Investigation of the Structure

and Properties of Polyisobutylene-Based Telechelic Ionomers of Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution, Part II: Mechanical,” Journal Applied Polymer Science, 63, 507-519 (1997).

217. S. Srinivas, F. E. Caputo, M. Graham, S. Gardner, R. M. Davis, J. E. McGrath and G. L.

Wilkes, “Semicrystalline Polyimides Based on Controlled Molecular Weight Phthalimide End-Capped 1,3-Bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene and 3,3’,4,4’-Biphenyltetracarboxylic Dianhydride: Synthesis, Crystallization, Melting, and Thermal Stability,” Macromolecules, 30(4) 1012-1022 (1997).

218. S. Srinivas, J. R. Babu, J. S. Riffle and G. L. Wilkes, “Kinetics of Isothermal and

Nonisothermal Crystallization of Novel Poly(Arylene Ether Ether Sulfide)s,” Polym. Engr. & Sci., 37(3) 497-510, March (1997).

219. D. Loveday and G. L. Wilkes, “The Structural Features of Low Molecular Weight Ionic

Diblock Polymers Based on Group Transfer Polymerized Methacrylates,” JMS-Pure Appl. Chem., A34(5) 807-818 (1997).

220. Hongyi Zhou and Garth L. Wilkes, “Orientation Anisotropy of the Mechanical Relaxation

of High Density Polyethylene Films Having a Well-Defined Stacked Lamellar Morphology,” Macromolecules, 30, 2412-2421 (1997).

221. Dimitrios V. Dounis and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property Relationships of Flexible

Polyurethane Foams,” Polymer, 38(11) 2819-2828 (1997).

222. D. V. Dounis and G. L. Wilkes, “Influence of Diethanolamine on Hard Segment Ordering in Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 65, 525-537 (1997).

223. S. Srinivas, J. R. Babu, J. S. Riffle and G. L. Wilkes, “Crystallization and Morphology of

Poly(Arylene Ether Ether Sulfide)s: Dual Spherulitic Morphology,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Phys., B36(4) 455-474 (1997).

224. D. K. Brandom, J. P. deSouza, D. G. Baird and G. L. Wilkes, “New Method for Producing High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymeric Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 66, 1543-1550 (1997).

225. Q. Hu, E. Marand, S. Dhingra, D. Fritsch, J. Wen and G. L. Wilkes, “Poly(amide-

imide)/TiO2 Nano-Composite Gase Separation Membranes: Fabrication and Characterization,” J. Membrane Sci., 135, 65-79 (1997).

226. H. Zhou and G. L. Wilkes, “Comparison of Lamellar Thickness and Its Distribution

Determined from DSC, SAXS, TEM, and AFM for High Density Polyethylene Films Having a Stacked Lamellar Morphology,” Polymer, 38(23) 5735-5747 (1997).

227. D. V. Dounis and G. L. Wilkes, “Effect of Toluene Diisocyanate Index on Morphology and

Physical Properties of Flexible Slabstock Polyurethane Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 66, 2395-2408 (1997).

228. D. E. Rodrigues, B. G. Risch and G. L. Wilkes, “Phase Separation Behavior of Silicate

Phases Grown in Poly(methyl methacrylate) by a Sol Gel Process,” Chem. of Materials, 9, 2709-2719 (1997).

229. J. Wen, B. Dhandapani, S. T. Oyama and G. L. Wilkes, “Preparation of Highly Porous

Silica Gel From Poly(Tetramethylene Oxide) (PTMO)/Silica Hybrids,” Chem. of Materials, 9, 1968-1971 (1997).

230. C. Li and G. L. Wilkes, “The Mechanism for 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane to Strengthen

the Interface of Polycarbonate Substrates with Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Sol-Gel Coatings,” J. Inorganic & Organometallic Polymers, 7(4) 203-216 (1997).

231. Ta-hua Yu and G. L. Wilkes, “Orientation Determination and Morphological Study of High

Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Extruded Tubular Films,” J. Plastic Film & Sheeting, 13, 299-310 (October 1997).

232. H. Zhou and G. L. Wilkes, “Orientation-Dependent Mechanical Properties and Deformation

Morphologies for Uniaxially Melt-Extruded High-Density Polyethylene Films Having an Initial Stacked Lamellar Texture,” J. Mat. Sci., 33, 287-303 (1998).

233. C. G. Robertson and G. L. Wilkes, “Refractive Index: A Probe for Monitoring Volume

Relaxation During Physical Aging of Glassy Polymers,” Polymer, 39(11), 2129-2133 (1998).

234. H. Zhou and G. L. Wilkes, “Creep Behaviour of High Density Polyethylene Films Having

Well-Defined Morphologies of Stacked Lamellae with and Without An Observable Row-Nucleated Fibril Structure,” Polymer, 39(16), 3597-3609 (1998).

235. R. W. Greer and G. L. Wilkes, “Apparent Reversal of Physical Aging by Electron Beam

Irradiation - Further Investigations,” Polymer, 39(18), 4205-4210 (1998).

236. M. D. Shelby and G. L. Wilkes, “Thermodynamic Characterization of the Oriented State of

Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate as it Pertains to Enhanced Physical Aging,” J. Polym. Sci.: Part B: Polym. Phys., 36, 2111-2128 (1998).

237. S. Srinivas and G. L. Wilkes, “Structural and Relaxation Studies During Crystallization of

New TPI Polyimide,” Polymer, 39(23), 5839-5851 (1998). 238. M. D. Shelby and G. L. Wilkes, “The Effect of Molecular Orientation on the Physical Aging

of Amorphous Polymers--Dilatometric and Mechanical Creep Behavior,” Polymer, 39(26) 6767-6779 (1998).

239. V. Ratta, E. J. Stancik, A. Ayambem, H. Parvatareddy, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, “A

Melt-Processable Semicrystalline Polyimide Structural Adhesive Based on 1,3-bis-(4-aminophenoxy) benzene and 3,3’,4,4’-biphenyltetracarboxylic Dianhydride,” Polymer, 40, 1889-1902 (1999).

240. C. G. Robertson, J. E. Monat and G. L. Wilkes, “Physical Aging on an Amorphous Polyimide: Enthalphy Relaxation and Mechanical Property Changes,” J. Polym. Sci.: Part B: Polym. Physics, 37, 1931-1946 (1999).

241. C. Li, T. Glass and G. L. Wilkes, “NMR Studies of Sol-Gel Derived Hybrid Materials Based on Triethoxysilylated Diethylenetriamine and Tetramethoxysilane,” J. Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers, 9(2) 79-106 (June 1999).

242. V. Ratta and G. L. Wilkes, “Crystallization and Multiple Melting Behavior of a New

Semicrystalline Polyimide Based on 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy) Benzene (TPER) and 3,3’,4,4’-biphenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA),” Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 81, 303 (1999).

243. B. D. Kaushiva, S. R. McCartney, G. R. Rossmy and G. L. Wilkes, “Surfactant Level

Influences on Structure and Properties of Flexible Slabstock Polyurethane Foams,” Polymer, 41, 285-310 (2000).

244. K. Jordens and G. L. Wilkes, “Novel Ceramer Materials Based on JEFFAMINE® Poly(propylene oxide) Oligomers and Tetramethoxysilane,” J. Macromol. Sci. - Pure Applied Chem, A37(3), 145-175 (2000).

245. K. Jordens and G. L. Wilkes, “Novel Ceramer Materials Based on Poly(propylene oxide)

and Tetramethoxysilane: Comparison of ACCLAIM™ Polyether Polyol and JEFFAMINE® Polyoxyalkyleneamine as the Poly(Propylene Oxide) Source,” J. Macromol. Sci.- Pure Applied Chem., A37(3), 177-203 (2000).

246. C. Li and G. L. Wilkes, “Morphology of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials Derived from

Triethoxysilylated Diethylenetriamine and Tetramethoxysilane,” J. Macromol. Sci.-Pure and Applied Chem., A37(6) 549-571 (2000).

247. B. D. Kaushiva and G. L. Wilkes, “Influence Of Diethanol Amine (DEOA) On Structure-Property Behavior Of Molded Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” J. Applied Polym. Sci., 77, 202-216 (2000).

248. K. Jordens, G. L. Wilkes, J. Janzen, D. C. Rohlfing and M. B. Welch, “The Influence Of

Molecular Weight And Thermal History On The Thermal, Rheological, And Mechanical Properties of Metallocene-Catalyzed Linear Polyethylenes,” Polymer, 41, 7175-7192 (2000).

249. B. D. Kaushiva and G. L. Wilkes, “Uniaxial Orientation Behavior and Consideration of the

Geometric Anisotropy of Polyurea Hard Domain Structure in Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” Polymer Communications, 41, 6987-6991 (2000).

250. B. Kaushiva and G. L. Wilkes, “Alteration of Polyurea Hard Domain Morphology by

Diethanol Amine (DEOA) in Molded Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” Polymer Communication, 41, 6981-6986 (2000).

251. M. B. Johnson, G. L. Wilkes, A. M. Sukhadia and D. C. Rohlfing, “Optical Properties of

Blown and Cast Polyethylene Films: Surface Versus Bulk Structural Considerations”, J. Applied Polym. Sci., 77, 2845-2864 (2000).

252. C. G. Robertson and G. L. Wilkes, “Long-Term Volume Relaxation of Bisphenol-A

Polycarbonate and Atactic Polystyrene,” Macromolecules Communication to the Editor, 33, 3954-3955 (2000).

253. V. Ratta, A. Ayambem, R. Young, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, “Thermal Stability,

Crystallization Kinetics And Morphology Of A New Semicrystalline Polyimide Based On 1,3-bis (4-aminophenoxy) benzene And 3,3’, 4,4’-biphenyltetracarboxylic Dianhydride,” Polymer, 41, 8121-8138 (2000).

254. C. Li, K. Jordens and G. L. Wilkes, “Abrasion Resistant Coatings for Plastic and Soft

Metallic Substrates by Sol-Gel Reactions of a Triethoxysilylated Diethylenetriamine and Tetramethoxysilane, Wear, 242, 152-159 (2000).

255. Bryan D. Kaushiva, D. V. Dounis and G. L. Wilkes, “Influences Of Copolymer Polyol On

Structural and Viscoelastic Properties In Molded Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” J. Applied Polym. Sci., 78, 766-786 (2000).

256. C. G. Robertson and G. L. Wilkes, “Physical Aging Behavior of Miscible Blends

Containing Atactic Polystyrene and Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide),” Polymer, 41, 9191-9204 (2000).

257. C. G. Robertson and G. L. Wilkes, “Physical Aging Behavior of Miscible Blends of

Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Poly(Styrene-Co-Acrylonitrile),” Polymer, 42, 1581-1589 (2001).

258. M. D. Shelby, A. J. Hill, M. I. Burgar and G. L. Wilkes, “The Effect of Molecular Orientation on the Physical Aging and Mobility of Polycarbonate-Solid State NMR and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis,” J. Polym. Sci. Part B: Polym. Physics, 39, 32-46 (2001).

259. D. Godshall, C. White and G. L. Wilkes, “Effect of Compatibilizer Molecular Weight and

Maleic Anhydride Content on the Interfacial Adhesion of Polypropylene-PA6 Bicomponent Fibers,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 80, 130-141 (2001).

260. B. D. Kaushiva, G. L. Wilkes, C. Comeaux and L. Socha, “Structure-Property Relationships

of Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)-Poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) Blends,” Polymer, 42, 4619-4633 (2001).

261. K. Jordens and G. L. Wilkes, “Transparent, Abrasion Resistant Coatings for Metal

Substrates,” J. Macromolecular Sci.-Pure & Applied Chem., A38(2), 185-207 (2001). 262. V. Ratta, A. Ayambem, J. E. McGrath and G. L. Wilkes, “Crystallization and Multiple

Melting Behavior of a New Semicrystalline Polyimide Based on 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (TPER) and 3,3’,4,4’-biphenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDR),” Polymer 42, 6173-6186 (2001).

263. M. B. Johnson and G. L. Wilkes, “Microporous Membranes of Polyoxymethylene from a

Melt-Extrusion Process: (I) Effects of Resin Variables and Extrusion Conditions,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 81, 2944-2963 (2001).

264. V. Ratta, G. L. Wilkes and T. K. Su “Structure-Property-Processing Investigations of the

Tenter-Frame Process for Making Biaxially Oriented HDPE Film. I. Base Sheet and Drawn Along the MD,” Polymer, 42, 9059-9071 (2001).

265. C. G. Robertson and G. L. Wilkes, “Glass Formation Kinetics of Miscible Blends of Atactic

Polystyrene and Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide),” J. Polym. Sci.: Part B: Polym. Physics, 39, 2118-2129 (2001).

266. C. Li and G. L. Wilkes, “Silicone/Amine Resin Hybrid Materials as Abrasion Resistant

Coatings,” Chem. Materials, 13, 3663-3668 (2001). 267. M. B. Johnson and G. L. Wilkes, “Investigations of the Processing-Structure-Property

Relationships of Isotactic Poly(4-Methyl-1-Pentene Tubular Extruded Films,” J. Plastic Film & Sheeting, 17, 95-112 (2001).

268. M. B. Johnson and G. L. Wilkes, “Microporous Membranes of Isotactic Poly(4-methyl-1-

pentene) from a Melt-Extrusion Process. I. Effects of Resin Variables and Extrusion Conditions,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 83, 2095-2113 (2002).

269. P. Rangarajan, V. A. Bhanu, D. Godshall, G. L. Wilkes, J. E. McGrath and D. G. Baird,

“Dynamic Oscillatory Shear Properties of Potentially Melt Processable High Acrylonitrile Terpolymers,” Polymer, 43, 2699-2709 (2002).

270. M. J. O’Sickey, B. D. Lawrey and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property Relationships of

Poly(urethane urea)s with Ultra-low Monol Content Poly(propylene glycol) Soft Segments. I. Influence of Soft Segment Molecular Weight and Hard Segment Content,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 84, 229-243 (2002).

271. M. B. Johnson and G. L. Wilkes, “Microporous Membranes of Isotactic Poly(4-methyl-1-

pentene) from a Melt-Extrusion Process. II. Effects of Thermal Annealing and Stretching on Porosity,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 84, 1076-1100 (2002).

272. M. B. Johnson and G. L. Wilkes, “Microporous Membranes of Polyoxymethylene from a

Melt-Extrusion Process: II. Effects of Thermal Annealing and Stretching on Porosity,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 84, 1762-1780 (2002).

273. Qin Lin, Jeremy Pasatta, Zhen-He Wang, Varun Ratta, Garth L. Wilkes and Timothey E.

Long, “Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Liquid Crystalline Polyesters,” Polymer International, 51, 540-546 (2002).

274. A. M. Sukhadia, D. C. Rohlfing, M. B. Johnson and G. L. Wilkes, “A Comprehensive

Investigation of the Origins of Surface Roughness and Haze in Polyethylene Blown Films,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 85, 2396-2411 (2002).

275. A. Aneja and G. L. Wilkes, “On the Issue of Urea Phase Connectivity in Formulations

Based on Molded Flexible Polyurethane Foams,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 85, 2956-2967 (2002).

276. E. G. Rightor, S. G. Urquhart, A. P. Hitchcock, H. Ade, A. P. Smith, G. E. Mitchell, R. D.

Priester, A. Aneja, G. Appel, G. Wilkes and W. E. Lidy, “Identification and Quantitation of Urea Precipitates in Flexible Polyurethane Foam Formulations by X-Ray Spectromicroscopy,” Macromolecules, 35, 5873-5882 (2002).

277. A. Aneja and G. L. Wilkes, “Exploring Macro- and Microlevel Connectivity of the Urea

Phase in Slabstock Polyurethane Foam Formulations Using Lithium Chloride as a Probe,” Polymer, 43, 5551-5561 (2002).

278. P. Rangarajan, J. Yang, V. Bhanu, D. Godshall, J. McGrath, G. Wilkes and D. Baird,

“Effect of Comonomers on Melt Processability of Polyacrylonitrile,” J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 85, 69-83 (2002).

279. M. J. O’Sickey, B. D. Lawrey and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property Relationships of

Poly(urethane urea)s with Ultra-low Monol Content Poly(propylene glycol) Soft Segments. Part II. Influence of Low Molecular Weight Polyol Components,” Polymer, 43, 7399-7408 (2002).

280. V. A. Bhanu, P. Rangarajan, K. Wiles, M. Bortner, M. Sankarpandian, D. Godshall, T. E. Glass, A. K. Banthia, J. Yang, G. Wilkes, D. Baird and J. E. McGrath, “Synthesis and Characterization of Acrylonitrile Methyl Acrylate Statistical Copolymers as Melt Processable Carbon Fiber Precursors,” Polymer, 43, 4841-4850 (2002).

281. Jignesh P. Sheth, Jiannong Xu and Garth L. Wilkes, “Solid State Structure-Property

Behavior of Semicrystalline Poly(ether-block-amide) PEBAX® Thermoplastic Elastomers,” Polymer, 44, 743-756 (2003).

282. A. Aneja, G. L. Wilkes, E. Yurtsever and I. Yilgor, “Influence of Lithium Chloride on the

Morphology of Flexible Slabstock Polyurethane Foams and Their Plaque Counterparts,” Polymer, 44, 757-768 (2003).

283. A. Aneja, G. L. Wilkes and E. G. Rightor, “Study of Slabstock Flexible Polyurethane Foams

Based on Varied Toluene Diisocyanate Isomer Ratios,” J. Polym. Sci.: Part B: Polym. Physics, 41, 258-265 (2003).

284. D. Godshall, G. Wilkes, R. K. Krishnaswamy, and A. M. Sukhadia, “Processing-Structure-

Property Investigation of Blown HDEP Films Containing Both Machine and Transverse Direction Oriented Lamellar Stacks,” Polymer, 44, 5397-5406 (2003).

285. A. Aneja., G. L. Wilkes, I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor and E. Yurtsever, “Exploring Urea Phase

Connectivity in Molded Flexible Polyurethane Foam Formulations Using LiBr as a Probe,” Journal of Macromolecular Science. Part B.: Physics, B42, 1125-1139 (2003).

286. A. Aneja. and G. L. Wilkes. “A Systematic Series of ‘Model’ PTMO Based Segmented

Polyurethanes Reinvestigated Using Atomic Force Microscopy,” Polymer, 44, 7221-7228 (2003).

287. D. Godshall, P. Rangarajan, D. G. Baird, G. L. Wilkes, V. A. Bhanu and J. E. McGrath,

“Incorporation of Methyl Acrylate in Acrylonitrile Based Copolymers: Effects on Melting Behavior,” Polymer, 44, 4221-4228 (2003).

288. P. Gupta and G. L. Wilkes, “Some Investigations on the Fiber Formation by Utilizing a

Side-by-Side Bicomponent Electrospinning Approach,” Polymer, 44, 6353-6359 (2003). 289. M. J. O’Sickey, B. D. Lawrey, and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property Relationships of

Poly(urethane-urea)s with Ultralow Monol Content of Poly(propylene glycol) Soft Segments. III. Influence of Mixed Soft Segments of Ultralow Monol Poly(propylene glycol), Poly(tetramethylene ether glycol), and Tri(propylene glycol),” J. Appl. Poly. Sci., 89, 3520-3529 (2003).

290. D. Godshall and G. L. Wilkes. “Influence of Resin Molecular Weight on Moisture

Permeability of HDPE Blown Films,” Journal of Plastic Flms and Sheeting, 19 (3) 197-208 (2003).

291. A. Aneja. and G. L. Wilkes, “Hard Segment Connectivity in Low Molecular Weight Model ‘Trisegment Polyurethanes Based on Monols,” Polymer, 45, 927-935 (2004).

292. B. Tamami, S. Sohn, and G. L. Wilkes, “Incorporation of Carbon Dioxide into Soybean Oil

and Subsequent Preparation and Studies of Nonisocyanate Polyurethane Networks,” J. Appl. Poly. Sci., 92, 883-891 (2004).

293. M. G. McKee, G. L. Wilkes, R. H. Colby, and T. E. Long, “Correlations of Solution

Rheology with Electrospun Fiber Formation of Linear and Branched Polyesters,” Macromolecules, 37(5), 1760 (2004).

294. J. Xu, M. Johnson, and G. L. Wilkes, “A Tubular Film Extrusion of Poly(vinylidene

fluoride): Structure/Process/Property Behavior as a Function of Molecular Weight,” Polymer, 45, 5327-5340 (2004).

295. J. P. Sheth, A. Aneja, and G. L. Wilkes, “Exploring Long-Range Connectivity of the Hard

Segment Phase in Model Tri-Segment Oligomeric Polyurethanes Via Lithium Chloride,” Polymer, 45, 5979-5984 (2004).

296. J. P. Sheth, A. Aneja, G. L. Wilkes, E. Yilgor, G. E. Atilla, I. Yilgor and F. L. Beyer, “Influence Of System Variables On The Morphological and Dynamic Mechanical Behavior Of Polydimethylsiloxane Based Segmented Polyurethane And Polyurea Copolymers: A Comparative Perspective,” Polymer, 45 (2004) 6919-6932.

297. P. Gupta and G. L. Wilkes, “In Situ Photocrosslinking Of Cinnamate Functionalized Poly(Methyl Methacrylate-co-2-Hydroxy Ethyl Acrylate) Fibers During Electrospinning,” Macromolecules, 37 (2004), 9211-9218.

298. Yilgor, S. Unal, E., J. P. Sheth, G. L. Wilkes, and T. E. Long, “A New Generation of Highly Branched Polymers: Hyperbranched, Segmented Polyurethaneurea Elastomers,” Macromolecules, 37, 7081-7084 (2004).

299. M. G. McKee, S. Unal, G. L. Wilkes, and T. E. Long, “Branched Polyesters: Recent Advances in Synthesis and Performance,” Progress in Polymer Science, 30 (2005) 507-539.

300. P. Gupta, C. Elkins, T.E. Long, and G. L. Wilkes, “Electrospinning Of Linear Homopolymers Of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate): Exploring Relationships Between Fiber Formation, Viscosity, Molecular Weight And Concentration In A Good Solvent,” Polymer, 46 (2005) 4799-4810. (One of the 10 Most Cited articles 2005-2008 published in Polymer.)

301. L. A. Harris, M. Johnson, G. L. Wilkes, and J. S. Riffle, “Poly(propylene oxide) Modified Dimethacrylate Networks,” The Journal of Adhesion, 81 (2005) 473-494.

302. S. A. Guelcher, K. M. Gallagher, J. E. Didier, D. B. Klinedinst, J. S. Doctor, A. S. Goldstein, G. L. Wilkes, E. J. Beckman, and J. O. Hollinger, “Synthesis of Biocompatible Segmented Polyurethanes from Aliphatic Diisocyanates and Diurea Diol Chain Extenders,” ACTA BIOMATERIALA, 1 (2005) 271-284.

303. J. P. Sheth, G. L. Wilkes, A. R. Fornof, T. E. Long, and I. Yilgor, “Probing The Hard

Segment Phase Connectivity and Percolation in Model Segmented Poly(urethaneurea) Copolymers,” Macromolecules, 38(13) (2005) 5681-5685.

304. J. P. Sheth, D. B. Klinedinst, G. L. Wilkes, I. Yilgor, and E. Yilgor, “Role of Chain

Symmetry and Hydrogen Bonding in Segmented Copolymers With Monodisperse Hard Segments,” Polymer, 46(18) (2005) 7317-7322.

305. P. Gupta, G. L. Wilkes, A. M. Sukhadia, R. K. Krishnaswamy, M. J. Lamborn, S. M.

Wharry, C. C. Tso, P. J. DesLauriers, and T. Mansfield, and F. L. Beyer, “Does The Length Of The Short Chain Branch Affect The Mechanical Properties Of Linear Low Density Polyethylenes? An Investigation Based On Films Of Copolymers Of Ethylene/1-Butene, Ethylene/1-Hexene & Ethylene/1-Octene Synthesized By A Single Site Metallocene Catalyst,” Polymer, 46(20) (2005) 8819-8837.

306. J. P. Sheth, E. Yilgor, B. Erenturk, H. Ozhalici, I. Yilgor, and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property Behavior Of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Based Segmented Polyurea Copolymers Modified With Poly(propylene Oxide),” Polymer, 46(19) (2005) 8185-8193.

307. D. B. Klinedinst, E. Yilgor, I. Yilgor, F. L. Beyer, and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-Property

Behavior of Segmented Polyurethaneurea Copolymers Based on an Ethylene-Butylene Soft Segment,” Polymer, 46(23) (2005) 10191-10201.

308. J. P. Sheth, S. Unal, E. Yilgor, I. Yilgor, F. L. Beyer, T.E. Long, and G. L. Wilkes, “A

Comparative Study of the Structure-Property Behavior of Highly Branched Segmented Poly(urethane urea) Copolymers with Their Linear Analogs,” Polymer, 46(23) (2005) 10180-10190.

309. J. P. Sheth, D. B. Klinedinst, T. W. Pechar, G. L. Wilkes, E. Yilgor, and I. Yilgor, “Time-

dependent Morphology Development In A Segmented Polyurethane With Monodisperse Hard Segments Based On 1,4-Phenylene Diisocyanate,” Macromolecules, 38 (2005) 10074-10079.

310. A. S. Badami, M. R. Kreke, M. S. Thompson, G. L. Wilkes, J. Riffle, and A. S. Goldstein,

“Effect of Fiber Diameter on Spreading, Proliferation, and Differentiation of Osteoblastic Cells on Electrospun Poly (lactic acid) Substrates,” Biomaterials, 27(4) (2006) 596-606.

311. D. B. Klinedinst, J. P. Sheth, E. Yilgor, I. Yilgor, F. L. Beyer, and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-

Property Behavior of New Segmented Polyurethanes and Polyureas Without Use Of Chain Extenders,” Rubber Chemistry and Technology Journal, 78(5) (2005) 737-753.

312. P. Gupta, R. Asmatulu, R. Claus, and G. L. Wilkes, “Superparamagnetic Flexible Substrates

Based on Submicron Electrospun Estane® Fibers Containing MnZnFe-Ni Nanoparticles,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 100 (2005) 4935-4942.

313. T. W. Pechar, S. Sohn, G. L. Wilkes, S. Ghosh, C. E. Frazier, A. Fornof, and T. E. Long, “Characterization and Comparison of Polyurethane Networks Prepared Using Soybean-Based Polyols with Varying Hydroxyl Content and Their Blends with Petroleum-Based Polyols,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 101(3) (2006) 1432-1443.

314. Yilgor, E. Yilgor, I. G. Guler, T. C. Ward, and G. L. Wilkes, “FTIR Investigation of the

Influence of Diisocyanate Symmetry on the Morphology Development in Segmented Polyurethanes,” Polymer, 47(11) (2006) 4105-4114.

315. A. R. Fornof, E. Onah, S. Ghosh, C. E. Frazier, S. Sohn, G. L. Wilkes, and T. E. Long,

“Synthesis and Characterization of Triglyceride-Based Polyols and Tack-Free Coatings via the Air Oxidation of Soy Oil,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 102(1) (2006) 690-697.

316. M. D. Bennett, D. J. Leo, G. L. Wilkes, F. L. Beyer, and T. W. Pechar, “A Model of Charge

Transport and Electromechanical Transduction in Ionic Liquid-Swollen Nafion Membranes,” Polymer, 47(19) (2006), 6782-6796.

317. S. Das, I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor, B. Inci, O. Tezgel, F. L. Beyer, and G. L. Wilkes, “Structure-

property Relationships and Melt Rheology of Segmented, Non-Chain Extended Polyureas: Effect of Soft Segment Molecular Weight,” Polymer, 48(1) (2007) 290-301.

318. S. Das, D. B. Klinedinst, I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor, F. L. Beyer, D. F. Cox, and G. L. Wilkes,

“Effect of Symmetry and H-bond Strength of Hard Segments on the Structure-Property Relationhips of Segmented, Non-Chain Extended Polyurethanes and Polyureas,” Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 46 (2007) 853-875.

319. T. W. Pechar, G. L. Wilkes, B. Zhou, and N. Luo, “Characterization of Soy-based

Polyurethane Networks Prepared With Different Diisocyanates And Their Blends With Petroleum-based Polyols,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106 (2007) 2350-2362.

320. S. Das, I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor and G. L. Wilkes, “Probing the Urea Hard Domain Connectivity

in Segmented, Non-Chain Extended Polyureas Using Hydrogen-Bond Screening Agents,” 49 (2008) 174-179.

321. Y. Xu, Z. Petrovic, S. Das, and G. L. Wilkes, “Morphology and Properties of Thermoplastic

Polyurethanes with Dangling Chains in Ricinoleate-Based Soft Segments,” Polymer, 49 (2008) 4248-4258.

322. S. Das, M. Dave, and G. L. Wilkes, “Characterization of Flexible Polyurethane Foams based

on Soybean-based Polyols,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 112 (2009) 299-308. 323. I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor, S. Das, and G. L. Wilkes, “Time Dependent Morphology Development

in Segmented Polyetherurea Copolymers Based on Aromatic Diisocyanates,” Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 47 (2009) 471-483.

324. I. Yilgor, T. Eynur, E. Yilgor, and G. L. Wilkes, “Contribution of Soft Segment Entanglement on the Tensile Properties of Silicone-Urea Copolymers with Low Hard Segment Contents,” Polymer, 50(19) (2009) 4432-4437.

325. J. D. Goff, S. Williams, D. Salas-de la Cruz, J. S. Riffle, T. E. Long, K. I. Winey, and G. L.

Wilkes, “Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Segmented Polyionenes Based on Polydimethylsiloxane Soft Segments,” Journal of Macromolecular Science: Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry, 47(3) (2010) 215-224.

326. B. R. Vaughan, G. L. Wilkes, D. V. Dounis, and C. McLaughlin, “Effect of Vegetable

Based Polyols in Unimodal Glass Transition Polyurethane Slabstock Viscoelastic Foams and Some Guidance for Control of their Structure-Property Behavior—Part I,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 119 (2011) 2683-2697.

327. B. R. Vaughan, G. L. Wilkes, D. V. Dounis, and C. McLaughlin, “Effect of Vegetable

Based Polyols in Unimodal Glass Transition Polyurethane Slabstock Viscoelastic Foams and Some Guidance for Control of their Structure-Property Behavior—Part II,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 119 (2011) 2698-2713.

328. Y. Liu, S. R. Turner, and G. L. Wilkes, “Melt-phase Synthesis and Properties of Triptycene

Containing Copolyesters,” Macromolecules, 44 (2011) 4049-4056.

329. I. Yilgor, T. Eynur, E. Yilgor, and G. L. Wilkes, “Influence of Soft Segment Molecular Weight on the Mechanical Hysteresis and Set Behavior of Silicone-Urea Copolymers with Low Hard Segment Contents,” Polymer, 52 (2011) 266-274.

330. E. Yilgor, T. Eynur, C. Kosak, S. Bilgin, I. Yilgor, O. Malay, Y. Menceloglu, and G. L.

Wilkes, “Fumed Silica Filled Poly(dimethylsiloxane-urea) Segmented Copolymers: Preparation and Properties,” Polymer, 51 (2011) 4189-4198.

331. A. Kokil, T. Saito, W. Depolo, C. L. Elkins, G. L. Wilkes, and T. E. Long, “Introduction of

Multiple Hydrogen Bonding for Enhanced Mechanical Performance of Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Composites,” Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry, 48 (2011) 1016-1021.

332. S. P. Ertem, E. Yilgor, C. Kosak, G. L. Wilkes, M. Zhang and I. Yilgor, “Effect of Soft

Segment Molecular Weight on Tensile Properties of Poly(Propylene Oxide) Based Polyurethaneureas,” Polymer, 53 (2012) 4614-4622.

333. A. S. Kulkarni, G. Beaucage, G. L. Wilkes, S. Das and I. Yilgor, “Micro-phase Separation

via Spinodal-like Decomposition in Hexamethylynediisocyanate (HDI)-polyurea,” Journal of Inorganic Organomet Polymer, 22 (2012) 624-628.

334. D. Klinedinst, I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor and G. L. Wilkes, “The Effect of Varying Soft and Hard

Segment Length on the Structure-Property Relationships of Segmented Polyurethanes Based

on a Linear Symmetric Diisocyanate, 1,4-Butanediol and PTMO Soft Segments,” Polymer, 53 (2012) 5358-5366.

335. G. L. Wilkes, “The Importance of Oral Communication Skills and a Graduate Course to

Help Improve These Skills,” Chemical Engineering Education, 46:4 (Fall 2012) 251-259.

336. Z. Chang, M. Zhang, A. G. Hudson, E. B. Orler, R. B. Moore, G. L. Wilkes and S. R. Turner “Synthesis and Properties of Segmented Polyurethanes with Triptycene Units in the Hard Segment,” Polymer, 54 (2013) 6910-6917.

337. S. Sami, E. Yildirim, M. Yurtsever, E. Yurtsever, E. Yilgor, I. Yilgor and G. L. Wilkes,

“Understanding the Influence of Hydrogen Bonding and Diisocyanate Symmetry on the Morphology and Properties of Segmented Polyurethanes and Polyureas: Computational and Experimental Study,” 55 (2014) 4563-4576.

338. I. Yilgor, E. Yilgor and G. L. Wilkes, “Critical Parameters in Designing Segmented Polyurethanes and their Effect on Morphology and Properties: A Comprehensive Review,” Polymer, 58 (2015) A1-A36.

339. Z. Chang, M. Zhang, G. Fahs, A. G. Hudson, E. B. Orler, R. B. Moore, G. L. Wilkes and S.

R. Turner “Synthesis and Properties of Segmented Polyurethanes with Triptycene Units in the Soft Segment,” Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, Early View (2015) DOI: 10.1002/macp.201500024.

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