Polymeric Materials
The Polymeric Materials group focuses on the utilization and valorization of renewable resources for the development of novel bio-based polymers, chemicals, and composites.
To accomplish this, a threefold research program is underway involving:
- Synthesis of novel polymers from renewable feedstocks
- Development of new processing technologies for such bio-based materials
- Evaluate potential applications and performance of these novel biobased materials
Personnel
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Hui Li
Assistant Research Professor
WSU Co-Site Director, Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
WSU Co-Site Director, Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
Hang Liu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Shyam S. Sablani
Associate Professor
Michael P. Wolcott
Regents Professor & Vice President, Research
Vikram Yadama
Director, CMEC
Louisiana Pacific Distinguished Professor in Wood Materials and Engineering
Louisiana Pacific Distinguished Professor in Wood Materials and Engineering
Jinwen Zhang
Professor
Baoming Zhao
Staff Scientist
Weihong (Katie) Zhong
Professor
Projects
Plastics Recycling Market Development for Washington State and the Northwest Region
There is enormous potential to expand the plastics recycling value chain within Washington State. We have existing inventories of recycled plastics that can be increased and we have a recognized […]
Development of Biobased VOC-free Powder Coating Resin Systems
NSF/IUCRC – Center for Bioplastics & Biocomposites, (2015) $58,800
Upcycling Post-Consumer Cotton Waste for Regenerated Fibers via an Environmentally Friendly Wet Spinning Process
Walmart U.S. Manufacture Innovation Fund, (2017-2020), $360,917
Catalytic Conversion of Cellulosic sugar to acrylonitrile for low cost renewable carbon fiber
Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI), (2016-2017), $182,927
Mild Chemical Recycling of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Waste and Application Development of Full Utilization of Recyclates
Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI), (2015-2017), $172,796
Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA): A new vista for green fuels, chemicals, and environmentally preferred products (EPPs)
NIFA-USDA, (2011-2016), $39,600,000. Visit NARA website here.
Publications
- Interrelationship between lignin-rich dichloromethane extracts of hot water-treated wood fibers and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in wood plastic composite (WPC) production Pelaez-Samaniego, M.R., V. Yadama, M. Garcia-Perez, E. Lowell, R. Zhu, and K. Englund. 2016. Interrelationship between lignin-rich dichloromethane extracts of hot water-treated wood fibers and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in wood […]
- Peracetic acid depolymerization of biorefinery lignin for production of selective monomeric phenolic compounds Ma, R., M. Guo, K.T. Lin, V.R. Hebert, J. Zhang, M.P. Wolcott, M. Quintero, K.K Ramasamy, X. Chen, and X. Zhang. 2016. Peracetic acid depolymerization of biorefinery lignin for production […]
- Mechanochemical oleation of lignin through ball milling and properties of its blends with PLA Guo, X., J. Xin, M.P. Wolcott and J. Zhang. 2016. Mechanochemical oleation of lignin through ball milling and properties of its blends with PLA. Chemistry Select. DOI: 10.1002/slct.201600633. 1(13):3449-3454.
- Green Epoxy Resin System Based on Lignin and Tung Oil and Its Application in Epoxy Asphalt Xin, J., M. Li, R. Li, M.P. Wolcott, and J. Zhang. 2016. Green epoxy resin system based on lignin and tung oil and its application in epoxy asphalt. ACS Sustainable […]
- Developing Vegetable Oil-Based High Performance Thermosetting Resins Xin, J., P. Zhang, K. Huang and J. Zhang. 2014. Developing Vegetable Oil-Based High Performance Thermosetting Resins. In Soy-Based Chemicals and Materials, Chapter 13, ACS Symposium Series, Vol 1178; American Chemical Society: […]
- Enhanced melt free radical grafting efficiency of polyethylene using a novel redox initiation method Brito, G.F., J. Xin, P. Zhang, T.J.A. Mélo and J. Zhang. 2014. Enhanced melt free radical grafting efficiency of polyethylene using a novel redox initiation method. RSC Advances, 4(5):26425-26433.
- Study of green epoxy resins derived from renewable cinnamic acid and dipentene: synthesis, curing and properties Xin, J., P. Zhang, K. Huang and J. Zhang. 2014. Study of green epoxy resins derived from renewable cinnamic acid and dipentene: synthesis, curing and properties. RSC Advances, 4:8525-8532.
- Polyethylene/paraffin binary composites for phase change material energy storage in building: A morphology, thermal properties, and paraffin leakage study Chen, F. and M.P. Wolcott. 2015. Polyethylene/paraffin binary composites for phase change material energy storage in building: A morphology, thermal properties, and paraffin leakage study. Solar Energy Materials and Solar […]
- Miscibility studies of paraffin/polyethylene blends as form-stable phase change materials Chen, F. and M.P. Wolcott. 2014. Miscibility studies of paraffin/polyethylene blends as form-stable phase change materials. European Polymer Journal. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.09.027. 52:44-52.
- Rheological behavior and mechanical properties of wood flour/high density polyethylene blends: Effects of esterification of wood with citric acid Ou, R., Q. Wang, M.P. Wolcott, S. Sui, and Y. Xie. 2014. Rheological behavior and mechanical properties of wood flour/high density polyethylene blends: Effects of esterification of wood with citric […]
- Effects of chemical modification of wood flour on the rheological properties of high-density polyethylene blends Ou, R., Q. Wang, M.P. Wolcott, S. Sui, Y. Xie and Y. Song. 2014. Effects of chemical modification of wood flour on the rheological properties of high-density polyethylene blends. Journal […]
- Effects of ionic liquid on the rheological properties of wood flour/high density polyethylene composites Ou, R., Y. Xie, Q. Wang, S. Sui and M.P. Wolcott. 2014. Effects of ionic liquid on the rheological properties of wood flour/high density polyethylene composites. Composites: Part A. DOI: […]
- Morphology, mechanical properties, and dimensional stability of wood particle/high density polyethylene composites: Effect of removal of wood cell wall composition Ou, R., Y. Xie, M.P. Wolcott, S. Sui, and Q. Wang. 2014. Morphology, mechanical properties, and dimensional stability of wood particle/high density polyethylene composites: Effect of removal of wood cell […]
- Effect of wood cell wall composition on the rheological properties of wood particle/high density polyethylene composites Ou, R., Y. Xie, M.P. Wolcott, F. Yuan, and Q. Wang. 2014. Effect of wood cell wall composition on the rheological properties of wood particle/high density polyethylene composites. Composites Science […]
- Thermal, crystallization, and dynamic rheological behavior of wood particle/HDPE composites: Effect of removal of wood cell wall composition Ou, R., Y. Xie, Q. Wang, S. Sui, and M.P. Wolcott. 2014. Thermal, crystallization, and dynamic rheological behavior of wood particle/HDPE composites: Effect of removal of wood cell wall composition. […]
- Preparation and properties of aligned poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites Ten, E., L. Jiang, and M.P Wolcott. 2013. Preparation and properties of aligned poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites. Carbohydrate Polymers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.09.033. 92(1):206-213.
- Epoxy monomers derived from tung oil fatty acids and its regulable thermosets cured in two synergistic ways Huang, K., Z. Liu, J. Zhang, S. Li, M. Li, X. Xia and Y. Zhou. 2014. Epoxy monomers derived from tung oil fatty acids and its regulable thermosets cured in two synergistic ways. BioMacromolecules, 15:837–843.
- Effects of catalyst type and reaction parameters on one-step acrylation of soybean oil Zhang, P., J. Xin and J. Zhang. 2014. Effects of catalyst type and reaction parameters on one-step acrylation of soybean oil. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, DOI: 10.1021/sc400206t. 2(2):181–187.
- Fiber spinning of polyacrylonitrile grafted soy protein in an ionic liquid/DMSO mixture solvent Deng, S., J. Cheng, X. Guo, L. Jiang and J. Zhang. 2014. Fiber spinning of polyacrylonitrile grafted soy protein in an ionic liquid/DMSO mixture solvent. Journal of Polymer and the Environment, […]
- Preparation of biobased epoxies using tung oil fatty acid-derived C21 diacid and C22 triacid and study of properties Huang, K., P. Zhang, J. Zhang, S. Li, J. Xia and Y. Zhou. 2013. Preparation of biobased epoxies using tung oil fatty acid-derived C21 diacid and C22 triacid and study of properties. Green Chemistry, 15:2466–2475.
- Exploration of the complementary properties of biobased epoxies derived from rosin diacid and dimerized fatty acid for balanced performance Huang, K., J. Zhang, M. Li, J. Xia and Y. Zhou. 2013. Exploration of the complementary properties of biobased epoxies derived from rosin diacid and dimerized fatty acid for balanced […]
- Effects of Metal Ion Type on Ionomer-Assisted Reactive PLA Toughening Liu, H., X. Guo, W. Song and J. Zhang. 2013. Effects of Metal Ion Type on Ionomer-Assisted Reactive PLA Toughening. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 52:4787–4793.
- One-step acrylation of soybean oil (SO) for the preparation of SO-based macromonomers Zhang, P. and J. Zhang. 2013. One-step acrylation of soybean oil (SO) for the preparation of SO-based macromonomers. Green Chemistry, 5:641-645.
- Performance enhancement of poly(lactic acid)/soy protein concentrate blends by promoting formation of network structure Liu, B , G.Z. Guevara, J. Zhang and L. Liu. 2013. Performance enhancement of poly(lactic acid)/soy protein concentrate blends by promoting formation of network structure. Green Materials, 1:176-185.
- Ionic liquid-assisted exfoliation of graphite oxide for simultaneous reduction and functionalization to graphenes with improved properties Fu, Y., J. Zhang, H. Liu, W.C. Hiscox and Y. Gu. 2013. Ionic liquid-assisted exfoliation of graphite oxide for simultaneous reduction and functionalization to graphenes with improved properties. Journal of Material […]
- Effects of functionality and concentration of maleated poly(lactic acid) (PLA) on morphology and properties of PLA/soy protein composites Zhu, R., H. Liu and J. Zhang. 2012. Effects of functionality and concentration of maleated poly(lactic acid) (PLA) on morphology and properties of PLA/soy protein composites. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry […]
- Extrusion foaming of poly (lactic acid)/soy protein concentrate blends Liu, B., L. Jiang and J. Zhang. 2011. Extrusion foaming of poly (lactic acid)/soy protein concentrate blends. Macromolecular Materials & Engineering, 296:835-842.
- Soybean meal-based adhesive enhanced by MUF resin Gao, Q., S.Q. Shi, S. Zhang, J. Li, X. Wang, W. Ding, K. Linag and J. Wang. 2012. Soybean meal-based adhesive enhanced by MUF resin. J Appl Polym Sci, 125:3676–81.
- Interrelationship between lignin-rich hot water extracts of wood fiber and thermoplastic resin Pelaez-Samaniego, R., V. Yadama, M. Garcia-Perez, E. Lowell, R. Zhu, and K.R. Englund. 2015. Interrelationship between lignin-rich hot water extracts of wood fiber and thermoplastic resin. Holzforschung (DOI: 10.1515/hf-2014-0309).
- Partial depolymerization of enzymolysis lignin via mild hydrogenolysis over Raney Nickel Xin, J., P. Zhang, M.P. Wolcott, X. Zhang, and J. Zhang. 2014. Partial depolymerization of enzymolysis lignin via mild hydrogenolysis over Raney Nickel. Bioresource Technology. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.092. 155:422-426
- Fatigue characterization and reliability analysis of wood flour filled polypropylene composites Yang, H.S., P. Qiao, and M.P Wolcott. 2010. Fatigue characterization and reliability analysis of wood flour filled polypropylene composites. Polymer Composites. 31(4):553-560.
- Flexural fatigue and reliability analysis of wood flour/high-density polyethylene composites Yang, H.S., P. Qiao, and M.P Wolcott. 2010. Flexural fatigue and reliability analysis of wood flour/high-density polyethylene composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 29(9):1295-1310.
- Influence of Phase Morphology on the Sliding Wear of Polyethylene Blends Filled with Carbon Nanofibers Wood, W., B. Li and W.H. Zhong. 2010. Influence of Phase Morphology on the Sliding Wear of Polyethylene Blends Filled with Carbon Nanofibers. Polymer Engineering and Science. DOI 10.1002/pen.21549, 50:613-623.
- Cure kinetics of PF/PVAc hybrid adhesive for manufacturing profiled wood-strand composites Wang, Y., V. Yadama, M.P. Laborie and D. Bhattacharyya. 2010. Cure kinetics of PF/PVAc hybrid adhesive for manufacturing profiled wood-strand composites. Holzforschung. 64(5):603-608.
- Correlation of mechanical and chemical cure development for phenol-formaldehyde resin bonded wood joints Wang, J.W., M.P.G. Laborie, and M.P. Wolcott. 2011. Correlation of mechanical and chemical cure development for phenol-formaldehyde resin bonded wood joints. Thermochimica Acta. 513(1-2):20-25.
- Thermal and mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites Ten, E., J. Turtle, D. Bahr, L. Jiang, and M. Wolcott. 2010. Thermal and mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites. Polymer. 51(12):2652-2660.
- Effects of cellulose nanowhiskers on mechanical, dielectric, and rheological properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites Ten, E., D.F. Bahr, B. Li, L. Jiang, and M.P. Wolcott. 2012. Effects of cellulose nanowhiskers on mechanical, dielectric, and rheological properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry […]
- Crystallization kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites Ten, E., L. Jiang, and M.P. Wolcott. 2012. Crystallization kinetics of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/cellulose nanowhiskers composites. Carbohydrate Polymers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.05.076. 90(1):541-550.
- Suppression of AC Conductivity by Crystalline Transformation in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Carbon Nanofiber Composites Sun, L.L., B. Li, Y. Zhao and W.H. Zhong. 2010. Suppression of AC Conductivity by Crystalline Transformation in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Carbon Nanofiber Composites. Polymer. doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2010.05.007, 51:3230-3237.
- Effects of ionomer characteristics on reactions and properties of poly(lactic acid) ternary blends prepared by reactive blending Song, W., H. Liu, F. Chen, and J. Zhang. 2013. Effects of ionomer characteristics on reactions and properties of poly(lactic acid) ternary blends prepared by reactive blending. Polymer. 53:2476–2484.
- Tack and shear strength of hybrid adhesive systems made of phenol formaldehyde, dextrin and fish glue, and acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive Sahaf, A., K.R. Englund, and M.P. Laborie. 2011. Tack and shear strength of hybrid adhesive systems made of phenol formaldehyde, dextrin and fish glue, and acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. Holzforschung 66(1):73-78.
- Rheological properties and tunable thermoplasticity of phenolic rich fraction of pyrolysis bio-oil Sahaf, A., M.P. Laborie, K.R. Englund, M. Garcia-Perez, and A.G. McDonald. 2013. Rheological properties and tunable thermoplasticity of phenolic rich fraction of pyrolysis bio-oil. Biomacromolecules 14(4):1132-1139.
- Use of eugenol and rosin as feedstocks for biobased epoxy resins and study of curing and performance properties Qin, J., H. Liu, P. Zhang, M.P. Wolcott and J. Zhang. 2014. Use of eugenol and rosin as feedstocks for biobased epoxy resins and study of curing and performance properties. […]
- Use of polycarboxylic acid derived from partially depolymerized lignin as a curing agent for epoxy application Qin, J., M. Wolcott and J. Zhang. 2014. Use of polycarboxylic acid derived from partially depolymerized lignin as a curing agent for epoxy application. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. DOI: […]
- Effect of Fiber Length on Processing and Properties of Extruded Wood-Fiber/ HDPE Composites Migneault, S., A. Koubaa, F. Erchiqui, A. Chaala, K. Englund, C. Krause, and M. Wolcott. 2008. Effect of Fiber Length on Processing and Properties of Extruded Wood-Fiber/ HDPE Composites. Journal […]
- High performance biobased epoxy derived from rosin Liu, X.Q. and J.W. Zhang. 2010. High performance biobased epoxy derived from rosin. Polymer International. 59:607–609.
- Different Effects of Water and Glycerol on Morphology and Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Soy Protein Concentrate Blends Liu, B., L. Jiang, H.Z. Liu, L.L. Sun and J.W. Zhang. 2010. Different Effects of Water and Glycerol on Morphology and Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Soy Protein Concentrate Blends. Macromolecular Materials […]
- Study of dextrin-derived curing agent for waterborne epoxy adhesive Liu, X., Y. Wang, Y. Cao, V. Yadama, M. Xian and J. Zhang. 2011. Study of dextrin-derived curing agent for waterborne epoxy adhesive. Carbohydrate Polymers. 83(3):1180-1184.
- Preparation and properties of water and glycerol-plasticized sugar beet pulp materials Liu, B., J. Zhang, L. Liu, and A.T. Hotchkiss. 2011. Preparation and properties of water and glycerol-plasticized sugar beet pulp materials. Journal of Polymer and the Environment. 19, 559–567.
- Effects of reactive blending temperature on impact toughness of poly(lactic acid) ternary blends Liu, H., L. Guo, X. Guo, and J. Zhang. 2012. Effects of reactive blending temperature on impact toughness of poly(lactic acid) ternary blends. Polymer. 53:272–276.
- The Dynamic Synergy of Graphitic Nanoplatelets and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes in Polyetherimide Nanocomposites Kumar, S., L.L. Sun, S. Caceres, B. Li, W. Wood, A. Perugini, R.G. Maguire and W.H. Zhong. 2010. The Dynamic Synergy of Graphitic Nanoplatelets and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes in Polyetherimide […]
- Effect of highly degraded high density polyethylene (HDPE) on processing and mechanical properties of wood flour-HDPE composites Kazemi-Najafi, S. and K.R. Englund. 2013. Effect of highly degraded high density polyethylene (HDPE) on processing and mechanical properties of wood flour-HDPE composites. J Applied Poly. Sci. 129(6):3404-3410.
- Flexure and water sorption properties of wood thermoplastic composites (WPCs) made with polymer blends Englund, K.R. and V. Villechevrolle. 2010. Flexure and water sorption properties of wood thermoplastic composites (WPCs) made with polymer blends. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 120(2):1034-1039.
- Reactive maleic anhydride polyolefins (MAPOs) in oriented strand board. Part 2: Influence on physical and mechanical properties Chowdhury, S. and V. Yadama. 2011. Reactive maleic anhydride polyolefins (MAPOs) in oriented strand board. Part 2: Influence on physical and mechanical properties. Holzforschung, 65(1):89-96.
- Reactive maleic anhydride polyolefins (MAPOs) in oriented strand board. Part 1. Dynamic themomechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde resins blended with two MAPOs Chowdhury, S., V. Yadama and M.P. Laborie. 2011. Reactive maleic anhydride polyolefins (MAPOs) in oriented strand board. Part 1. Dynamic themomechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde resins blended with two MAPOs. […]
- In-situ poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/soy protein concentrate composites: Effects of compatibilization and composition on properties Chen, F. and J.W. Zhang. 2010. In-situ poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/soy protein concentrate composites: Effects of compatibilization and composition on properties. Polymer. 51(8):1812-1819.
- Effect of interfacial modifiers on mechanical and physical properties of the PHB composite with high wood flour content Anderson, S., J. Zhang and M.P. Wolcott. 2013. Effect of interfacial modifiers on mechanical and physical properties of the PHB composite with high wood flour content. Journal of Polymers and […]