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JTournea APPLIED POLYMER SCiENCE CONTENTS Volume 78 Phosphorus-Containing Epoxy Resins for Flame Retardancy V: Synergistic Effect of Phosphorus-Silicon on Flame Retardancy G.-H. Hsiue, Y.-L. Liu, and J. Tsiao Energy Losses in Ultrafiltration oe Fibers: Effect of Shape M. Galop, A. Lamure, and C. Lacabanne Analysis of the Correlation between Optical Transmission Loss and Weight Loss of Thermally Deteriorated Epoxy Resins Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy Y. Takezawa andY . Itoh Preparation and Characterization of Soluble Copoly(aryl ether ketone)s Containing Hindering Structures Y. Gao, X. Jian, Y. Dai, J. Xue, S. Peng, and S. Liu Mechanistic Study of Fatigue Behavior of Vinyltriethoxysilane-Coupled Carbon Black/Styrene- Butadiene Rubber Vulcanizate S. K. Rana and R. Chandra The Study of Rapid Curing Crease-Resistant Processing on Cotton Fabrics. Part |. The Effect of Chitosan on the Physical Properties of Processed Fabrics M.-S. Yen and K.-S. Huang Application of Syndiotacticity-Rich PVA Hydrogels Prepared at a Low Temperature to Thermo- and pH-Responsive Release Devices S. Horiike, K. Yumoto, K. Kanbara, $. Matsuzawa, and K. Yamaura Novel Routes to Polyelectrolytes and Reactive Polymers Via ROMP R. M. E. Schitter, D. Jocham, F. Stelzer, N. Moszner, and Th. Volkel Effect of Cellulose Crystallinity on the Progress of Thermal Oxidative Degradation of Paper J. L. P. Junior The Structure and Properties of Acrylic-Polyurethane Hybrid Emulsions and Comparison with Physical Blends D. Kukanja, J. Golob, A. Zupancié-Valant, and M. Krajnc Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Polymethylmethacrylate Microbeads Carrying Ethylene Diamine for Removal of Cu(!l), Cd(Il), Pb(1l), and Hg(Il) from Aqueous Solutions A. Denizli, G. Ozkan, and M. Y. Arica Effect of Fine Structure on Fatigue Resistance Property of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Tire Cord Fibers H. H. Cho, K. H. Lee, and Y. H. Bang Complexes of 1-Vinylazoles with Transition Metals in Radical Polymerization E. N. Danilovtseva, V. V. Annenkov, A. |. Skushnikova, and L. |. Svyatkina NMR Spectroscopy as Basis for Characterization of Pluronic® F108 and Its Derivatives C. Yani¢, M. W. Bredenkamp, E. P. Jacobs, H. S. C. Spies, and P. Swart New Film-Forming Aromatic Poly(amide-imide)s Containing Isoindoloquinazolinedione Unit in the Backbone. 2. Physical Properties of the Film Cast from Poly(biphenylphthalicdianhydride- oxydianiline-4,4’-diamino-3'-carbamoyl-benzanilide) [Poly(BPDA-ODA-DACB)] S. J. Kang, S. |. Hong, and C. R. Park Unsaturated Polyester Resins: Numerical Solution of a System of Equations Able to Describe Both Styrene and Unsaturation Consumption R. Dell’erba Effect of the Polysilane Structure on Its Solution Fluorescence Quenching G. Li, J. Tan, H. Fu, H. Ma, D. Chen, and Z. Zhou In Vitro Degradation and Release Profiles of Poly-pi-Lactide-Poly(ethylene glycol) Microspheres with Entrapped Proteins X. Li, X. Deng, M. Yuan, C. Xiong, Z. Huang, Y. Zhang, and W. Jia Optimization of Single-Zone Drying of Polymer Solution Coatings Using Mathematical Modeling P. E. Price, Jr. and R. A. Cairncross Effect of Poly(vinyl chloride)/Chlorinated Polyethylene Blend Composition on Thermal Stability L. Klarié, N. S. Vrandecié, and U. Roje The Chemical Compatibility of Insert-Molded Bimaterial Composites of Polycarbonate and Carbon Fiber Polyetheretherketone C. W. Extrand and S. Bhatt Study of Transport of Pure and Mixed CO,/N, Gases through Polymeric Membranes C. K. Yeom, S. H. Lee, and J. M. Lee Preparation of Soluble, Linear Titanium-Containing Copolymers by the Free-Radical Copolymerization of Vinyl Titanate Monomers with Styrene K. E. Branham, H. Byrd, R. Cook, J. W. Mays, and G. M. Gray Thermal Behavior and Tensile Properties of Poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-ethylene isophthalate) G. P. Karayannidis, |. D. Sideridou, D. N. Zamboulis, D. N. Bikiaris, and A. J. Sakalis II A New Environmentally Stable Protective Group for Deep UV Resists: Methoxy(tetrahydropyranyl) Ether R. Schwalm, H. Binder, and D. Funhoft Calculating Molecular Weight Distributions in Emulsion Polymerization under Conditions of Diffusion Limited Chain Transfer M. F. Cunningham and J. W. Ma Synthesis and Properties of Phosphorus-Containing Advanced Epoxy Resins. II C. H. Lin, C. Y. Wu, and C. S. Wang Effects of Heat Treatment on Tensile Properties of High-Strength Poly(vinyl alcohol) Fibers L. Huang and S. Wang Published online 24 July 2000 Effect of Electron Beam Irradiation on Mechanical Properties of High Density Polyethylene and Its Blends with Sericite-Tridymite-Cristobalite W. Xu, P. Liu, H. Li, and X. Xu Published online 24 July 2000 Swelling of Porous Copolymers Based on Alkyl Methacrylate Esters in Water X. Wang, J. Yan, and C. Zhou Published online 24 July 2000 Synthesis, Characterizations and Thermal Behavior of Methyl Methacrylate and N-(p- carboxyphenyl) Methacrylamide/Acrylamide Copolymers A. Mishra and V. Choudhary Published online 24 July 2000 Boronic Acid—Functionalized HEMA-Based Gels for Nucleotide Adsorption A. Ozdemir and A. Tuncel Published online 24 July 2000 Hydrogel of Biodegradable Cellulose Derivatives. |. Radiation-Induced Crosslinking of CMC B. Fei, R. A. Wach, H. Mitomo, F. Yoshii, and T. Kume Published online 24 July 2000 Enhancement of Uranyl lon Uptake by Prestructuring of Acrylamide—Maleic Acid Hydrogels P. Akkas and O. Gtiven Published online 24 July 2000 Thermal Stability and Mechanical Behavior of Cycloaliphatic-DGEBA Epoxy Blend System Initiated by Cationic Latent Catalyst G.-H. Kwak, S.-J. Park, and J.-R. Lee Published online 24 July 2000 Radiation Processing of Ethylene-Propylene Rubber T. Zaharescu and P. Budrugeac Published online 24 July 2000 Effect of Vulcanization Systems and Antioxidants on Discoloration and Degradation of Natural Rubber Latex Thread Under UV Radiation J. K. Kurian, N. R. Peethambaran, K. C. Mary, and B. Kuriakose Published online 24 July 2000 Liquefaction and Product Identification of Corn Bran (CB) in Phenol S.-H. Lee, M. Yoshioka, and N. Shiraishi Published online 24 July 2000 Liquefaction of Corn Bran (CB) in the Presence of Alcohols and Preparation of Polyurethane Foam From Its Liquefied Polyol S.-H. Lee, M. Yoshioka, and N. Shiraishi Published online 24 July 2000 lonic Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on the Zinc Salt of Sulfonated Maleated EPDM Rubber. ll. Reinforcement by Fillers S. K. Ghosh, P. P. De, D. Khastgir, and S. K. De Published online 24 July 2000 Nonisothermal Bulk Crystallization and Subsequent Melting Behavior of Syndiotactic Polypropylenes: Crystallization from the Melt State P. Supaphol Published online 24 July 2000 Predicting the Reactivity of Phenolic Compounds with Formaldehyde Under Basic Conditions: An Ab Initio Study A. H. Conner Published online 24 July 2000 Hydrolysis of Mercerized Cotton Fibers Due to Cellulase Treatment T. Haga, R. Mori, T. Wakida, and T. Takagishi Published online 24 July 2000 Study of Cryostructuration of Polymer Systems. XVIII. Freeze—Thaw Influence on Water-Solubilized Artificial Mixtures of Amylopectin and Amylose V. I. Lozinsky, L. G. Damshkaln, R. Brown, and I. T. Norton Published online 24 July 2000 Chemical Modification of Tussah Silk with Acid Anhydrides M. Tsukada, T. Arai, and S. Winkler Published online 24 July 2000 Preparation of an Acrylics-Grafted Polyester and Its Aqueous Dispersion—Structural Study of Acrylics-Grafted Polyesters T. Shimizu, A. Nagara, A. Kaji, $. Higashiura, and M. Ohguchi Published online 24 July 2000 Synthesis of New Polymeric Stabilizers for Polymers J. Q. Pan, P. W. Quek, N. C. Liu, and W. W. Y. Lau Published online 24 July 2000 Formation of Polymorphic Structure and Its Influences on Properties in Uniaxially Stretched Polybutylene Terephthalate Films K. Song Published online 24 July 2000 IV A New Polymer Composite Thermistor Having Double PTC Transitions X.-W. Zhang, Y. Pan, Q. Zheng, and X.-S. Yi Published online 24 July 2000 Investigation of the Curing Behavior of a Novel Epoxy Photo-Dielectric Dry Film (ViaLux'™ 81) for High Density Interconnect Applications R. C. Dunne, S. K. Sitaraman, S. Luo, Y. Rao, C. P. Wong, W. E. Estes, C. G. Gonzalez J. C. Coburn, and M. Periyasamy Published online 24 July 2000 Preparation of Organo-Soluble Poly[(2,2'-m-phenylene)-5,5’-bibenzimidazole] with High Yield by Homogeneous Nitration Reaction W. S. Lyoo, J. H. Choi, S. S. Han, W. S. Yoon, M. S. Park, B. C. Ji, and J. Cho Published online 24 July 2000 Effects of Chemical Structure Changes on Thermal, Mechanical, and Crystalline Properties of Rigid Rod Epoxy Resins W.-F. A. Su, K. C. Chen, and S. Y. Tseng Published online 24 July 2000 Morphology Characterization of High-Impact Resistant Polypropylene Using AFM and SALS K. Swaminathan and D. W. M. Mart Published online 24 July 2000 Kinetics of Acrylic Films Photopolymerization Through Analysis of the Thermal Curve G. Gozzelino, G. Malucelli, and V. Lambertini Published online 24 July 2000 Measurement of Diffusivity and Solubility of Olefins in Polypropylene by Gas Chromatography A. Sliepcevich, G. Storti, and M. Morbidelli Published online 24 July 2000 Maximizing Production Rate and Scrub Resistance of Vinyl Acetate-VeoVa 10 Latexes M. J. Unzué, A. Urretabizkaia, and J. M. Asua Published online 27 July 2000 Poly(ester amide)s Derived from Tartaric and Succinic Acids: Changes in Structure and Properties upon Hydrolytic Degradation A. Pérez-Rodriguez, A. Alla, J. M. Fernandez-Santin, and $. Mufioz-Guerra Published online 27 July 2000 Improvement of Functional Properties of Jute-Based Composite by Acrylonitrile Pretreatment A. K. Saha, S. Das, R. K. Basak, D. Bhatta, and B. C. Mitra Published online 27 July 2000 Effect of Some Selective Aromatic Cosolutes on the Main Thermodynamic Parameters of Aqueous Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) Solutions S. Kavlak and A. Giiner Published online 27 July 2000 Glass-Transition Temperature—Conversion Relationship for an Epoxy—Hexahydro-4-methylphthalic Anhydride System F. Boey and W. Qiang Published online 27 July 2000 Doxorubicin-Loaded Poly(butylcyanoacrylate) Nanoparticles Produced by Emulsifier-Free Emulsion Polymerization S.C. Yang, H. X. Ge, Y. Hu, X. Q. Jiang, and C. Z. Yang Published online 27 July 2000 Synthesis of Novel Photoactive Heterocyclic Polyimides Containing Naphthalene Moieties via Cycloaddition Reactions S. E. Mallakpour, A.-R. Hajipour, and A.-R. Mahdavian Published online 27 July 2000 Synthesis and Aqueous Solution Properties of Hydrophobically Modified Graft Copolymer of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose with Acrylamide and Dimethyloctyl(2- methacryloxyethyl)ammonium Bromide J. Zhang, L.-M. Zhang, and Z.-M. Li Published online 27 July 2000 Effects of Chemical Structure of Polyurethane-Based Low-Profile Additives on the Miscibility, Curing Behavior, Volume Shrinkage, Glass Transition Temperatures, and Mechanical Properties for Styrene/Unsaturated Polyester/Low-Profile Additive Ternary Systems. |: Miscibility, Curing Behavior, and Volume Shrinkage Y.-J. Huang, C.-J. Chu, and J.-P. Dong Published online 27 July 2000 Effects of Chemical Structure of Polyurethane-Based Low-Profile Additives on the Miscibility, Curing Behavior, Volume Shrinkage, Glass Transition Temperatures, and Mechanical Properties for Styrene/Unsaturated Polyester/Low-Profile Additive Ternary Systems. Il: Glass Transition Temperatures and Mechanical Properties Y.-J. Huang, S.-C. Chu, and J.-P. Dong Published online 27 July 2000 Methacrylate-Based Nanoparticles Produced by Microemulsion Polymerization F. Ozer, M. O. Beskardes, and E. Piskin Published online 27 July 2000 Crystallization Kinetics of Glass Fiber Reinforced PBT Composites C.-S. Park, K.-J. Lee, J.-D. Nam, and S.-W. Kim Published online 27 July 2000 Synthesis of Shrinkage-Controlled Acrylic Copolymers R. Velazquez, F. Sanchez, R. Yanez, and V. M. Castano Published online 27 July 2000 Functional Polymers for Colloidal Applications. XIV. Syntheses of Styrene—Maleic Anhydride Copolymers with Different Charges and Their Ability to Disperse Kaolinite Particles T.-L. Wang, H.-M. Lee, and P.-L. Kuo Published online 27 July 2000 VI Effect of Different Treatments on the Thermal Behavior of Reinforced Phenol-Formaldehyde Polymer Composites R. Agarwal, N. S. Saxena, K. B. Sharma, $. Thomas, and M. S. Sreekala Published online 27 July 2000 Effect of Nanometer SiC Filler on the Tribological Behavior of PEEK under Distilled Water Lubrication Q.-H. Wang, Q.-J. Xue, W.-M. Liu, and J.-M. Chen Published online 27 July 2000 Synthesis and Epoxy Curing of Mannich Bases Derived from Bisphenol A and Poly(oxyalkylene)diamine J.-J. Lin, S.-F. Lin, T.-T. Kuo, F.-C. Chang, and F.-P. Tseng Published online 27 July 2000 Properties of Crosslinked Polyurethanes Sythesized from 4,4'-Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate and Polyester Polyol H. C. Jung, S. J. Kang, W. N. Kim, Y.-B. Lee, K. H. Choe, S.-H. Hing, and S.-B. Kim Published online 27 July 2000 Self-Assembled Multilayer Films Based on Diazoresins Studied by Atomic Force Microscopy/Friction Force Microscopy L. Huang, G. Luo, X. Zhao, j. Chen, and W. Cao Published online 27 July 2000 Miscibility Behavior of Poly(n-butyl Methacrylate) Latex Films Containing Alkali-Soluble Resin H.-Y. Choi, D.-Y. Lee, J.-Y. Lee, and J.-H. Kim Published online 27 July 2000 Synthesis and Metal Coordination of Thioether Containing Cyclo- and Poly(organophosphazenes) U. Diefenbach, A. M. Cannon, B. E. Stromburg, D. L. Olmeijer, and H. R. Allcock Published online 27 July 2000 Covalent Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase to Poly(O-Amino Benzoic Acid) for Application to Glucose Bisensor kK. Ramanathan, S. S. Pandey, R. Kumar, A. Gulati, A. S. N. Murthy, and B. D Published online 27 July 2000 A Study of Pyridinium-Type Functional Polymers. Ill. Preparation and Characterization of Insoluble Pyridinium-Type Polymers G. Li, J. Shen, and Y. Zhu 668 Published online 27 July 2000 A Study of Pyridinium-Type Functional Polymers. IV. Behavioral Features of the Antibacterial Activity of Insoluble Pyridinium-Type Polymers G. Li and J. Shen Published online 27 July 2000 NOTES Published online 27 July 2000 Effect of Plasticizer Nature and Content on the PVC Stability and Dielectric Properties H. Djidjelli, T. Sadoun, and D. Benachour Published online 27 July 2000 Basic Study on Vinyl-Type Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network Formation. |. Free-Radical Crosslinking Copolymerization of Allyl Benzoate with Diallyl Terephthalate in the Presence of Chemically Inactive Poly(benzyl Methacrylate) A. Matsumoto, K. Yokoyama, and H. Aota Published online 27 July 2000 ISSUE NUMBER 4 / OCTOBER 24 Surface Imprinted Polymers Recognizing Amino Acid Chirality M. Yoshida, K. Uezu, M. Goto, and S. Furusaki Published online 31 July 2000 A Modified Method to Detect Surface Rheological Behavior of Mixed Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (HPAM)/Surfactant Systems J. Zhang, J. Zhang, and J. Tang Published online 31 July 2000 Structure—Shrinkability Correlation in Polymer Blends of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate and Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene S. R. Chowdhury and C. K. Das Published online 31 July 2000 Toughening of Epoxy Resin Using Acrylate-Based Liquid Rubbers D. Ratna, A. K. Banthia, and P. C. Deb Published online 3 August 2000 Silicon-Based Materials Prepared by IPN Formation and Their Properties M. Tsumura and T. Ilwahara Published online 3 August 2000 Structure of Natural Rubber/Emulsion Butadiene Rubber (NR/EBR) Vulcanizates B. Jurkowska, Y. A. Olkhov, and B. Jurkowski Published online 4 August 2000 lonic Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on the Zinc Salt of Sulfonated Maleated EPDM Rubber. 1. Effect of Zinc Stearate on Melt-Flow Behavior, and Dynamic Mechanical, Dielectric, and Physical Properties S. K. Ghosh, P. P. De, D. Khastgir, and S. K. De Published online 4 August 2000 Synthesis and Copolymerization of Methacryloyl Hydroxamic Acids G. M. Iskander, H. M. Kapfenstein, T. P. Davis, and D. E. Wiley Published online 4 August 2000 Elastic Behavior of LDPE/HEPE Blend Melts in Capillary Extrusion J.-Z. Liang Published online 4 August 2000 Influences of Copolymer Polyol on Structural and Viscoelastic Properties in Molded Flexible Polyurethane Foams B. D. Kaushiva, D. V. Dounis, and Garth L. Wilkes Published online 4 August 2000 Vill On Morphologies Developed during Two-Dimensional Compaction of Woven Polypropylene Tapes T. Amornsakchai, D. C. Bassett, R. H. Olley, P. J. Hine, and |. M. Ward Published online 4 August 2000 Cure and Glass Transition Temperature of the Bisphenol S Epoxy Resin with 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane J. Gao, Y. Li, M. Zhao, and G. Liu Published online 4 August 2000 The Effect of Interface Modification between POM and PTFE on the Properties of POM/PTFE Composites C.-Y. Huang and C.-l. Tseng 800 Published online 4 August 2000 The Effects of Promoter and Curing Process on Exfoliation Behavior of Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites Y. Ke, J. Lui, X. Yi, J. Zhao, andZ . Qi 808 Published online 4 August 2000 Breathable Polymer Films Produced by the Microlayer Coextrusion Process C. Mueller, V. Topolkaraev, D. Soerens, A. Hiltner, and E. Baer Published online 4 August 2000 Microscopic Fourier Transform Infrared/Differential Scanning Calorimetry System Used to Study the Different Thermal Behavior of Polymethacrylate Copolymers of Eudragits RS, RL, E 30D, or E S.-Y. Lin and H.-L. Yu Published online 4 August 2000 Association of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer in Dilute Solutions. V. Stability and Pour Point Depression to Wax Solutions J. W. Qian, J. Li, G. H. Zhou, and G. R. Q Published online 8 August 2000 Growth and Characterization of Fluorocarbon Thin Films Grown from Trifluoromethane (CHF ,) Using Pulsed-Plasma Enhanced CVD F. J. Winder and K. K. Gleason Published online 8 August 2000 Chemical Structure and Compatibility of Polyamide—Chitin and Chitosan Blends V. Gonzalez, C. Guerrero, and U. Ortiz Published online 8 August 2000 Compatibility, Adhesional Interaction of Components, Impact Strength, and Rheological Behavior of Polycarbonate/Polycarbonate-Siloxane Block Copolymer S. S. Pesetskii, B. Jurkowski, and V. N. Koval Published online Q8 August 2000 Low Molecular Weight Polyacrylic Acid with Pendant Aminomethylene Phosphonic Acid Groups N. Oz and A. Akar Published online 8 August 2000 Seeded Emulsion Polymerization of Styrene: Incorporation of Acrylic Acid in Latex Products M. Slawinski, J. Meuldijk, A. M. Van Herk, and A. L. German Published online 8 August 2000 Course of Degradation and Build-Up Reactions in Isotactic Polypropylene During Peroxide Decomposition M. Lazar, L. Hrékova, E. Borsig, A. Marcincin, N. Reichelt, and M. Ratzsch Published online 10 August 2000 Polyurea Microcapsules with Different Structures: Preparation and Properties K. Hong and S. Park Published online 10 August 2000 Tensile Behavior of Irradiated Recycled Polyolefin Plastics J. C. M. Suarez, E. B. Mano, and M. I. B. Tavares Published online 10 August 2000 Effect of Inclusions and Blending on the Mechanical Performance of Recycled Multilayer PP/PET/SiO, Films Y. Wyser, Y. Leterrier, and J.-A. E. Manson Published online 10 August 2000 Energy Transfer to Eu(Ill) in the Solid-State Low-Density Polyethylene—Poly(acrylic acid) and Low-Density Polyethylene—Fe,0,—Poly(acrylic acid) Matrices M. J. A. Sales, O. A. Serra, and G. G. De Barros Published online 10 August 2000 ISSUE NUMBER 5 / OCTOBER 31, 2000 Adsorption of Bovine Serum Albumin onto Glass Powder Surfaces Coated with Polyvinyl Alcohol A. K. Bajpai Published online 22 August 2000 Sorption and Diffusion of Acrylonitrile Monomer Through Crosslinked Nitrile Rubber A. S. Aprem, K. Joseph, A. P. Mathew, and S. Thomas Published online 22 August 2000 Optical Properties of Polystyrene and Polyarylate Block Copolymer and Their Control by Morphology Generation H. Ohishi, S. Kishimoto, and T. Nishi Published online 22 August 2000 Impact Strength and Dynamic Mechanical Properties Correlation in Elastomer-Modified Polypropylene S. H. Jafari and A. K. Gupta Published online 22 August 2000 Studies on Salts of Amine-Containing Polymers with Benzoic Acids. Ill. Poly(N,N- dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate-g-polyethylene) with Benzoic Acids G. Burillo, E. Bucio, E. Cervera, and T. Ogawa Published online 22 August 2000 Surface Modification of Polysulfone Membranes by Low-Temperature Plasma—Graft Poly(ethylene glycol) onto Polysulfone Membranes Y.-Q. Song, J. Sheng, M. Wei, and X.-B. Yuan Published online 22 August 2000 x