Hung-Jue Sue
Director of the Polymer Technology Center
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
c/o MSEN Graduate Program

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3123

Email: hjsue@tamu.edu
Phone: 979-845-5024
Fax: 979-845-3081

Departmental website

Dr. Sue's group website

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

To conduct research on high performance functional polymers for nanotechnology, biotechnology and micro-/nano-electronics packaging applications; surface damage phenomena of polymers; polymer surface to surface interaction forces; structure-property relationship in polymers, blends, polyolefin films, fiber-reinforced composites, adhesives and nanocomposites; strengthening and toughening of polymers; utilization of novel processing tools to enhance physical and mechanical properties of polymers.

EDUCATION

Ph. D. Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program (1988) The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thesis topic: "Mechanical Modeling and Experimental Observations of Toughened Rigid-Rigid Polymer Alloys" (Advisor: Professor Albert F. Yee)

M.S.E. Department of Mechanical Engineering (1987) The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Project Topic: “Stress and Strain Fields in Two-Phase Materials”

M.S.E. Department of Materials Science and Engineering (1985) The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Project Topic: “Mechanical Property of Gradient Polymers”

B.E. Department of Chemical Engineering (1981) Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
Project Topic: “Microcomputer Programming for Process Control”

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director, Polymer Technology Center, Texas Engineering Experimental Station (2003-).

Professor , Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M Univ. (2002-).

Director, Scratch Behavior in Polymers Consortium, Texas A&M Univ. (2001-).

Visiting Principal Fellow, Institute of Materials Research & Eng., Singapore (2001-2002).

Visiting Professor, City University of Hong Kong (Summer 2001).

Director, Polyolefins Film Consortium, Texas A&M Univ. (1998-2001).

Visiting Associate Professor, Hong Kong Univ. Sci. Tech. (Summers 1999).

Visiting Associate Professor, INSA, Lyon, France (Summer 1997).

Associate Professor , Dept. of Mechanical Eng., Texas A&M Univ. (1995-2002).

Research Staff , Dow Chemical USA, Freeport, TX 77541 (1988-1995).

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. D. Sun, W.N. Everett, M. Wong, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Single-walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersion with Electrostatically Tethered Nanoplatelets”, Adv. Mater., Dec. 2008, submitted. 2. D. Sun, Z. Cheng, and H.-J. Sue, “Observation of Discotic Smectic Phase from Colloidal Platelets with Identical Thickness”, Adv. Mater., Jan. 2009, submitted. 3. Z.J. Thompson, M.A. Hillmyer, F.S. Bates, J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, M. Dettloff, and H. Pham, “Block Copolymer Toughened Epoxy: Role of Crosslink Density”, Macromolecules, submitted, Jan. 2009. 4. H. Jiang, R.L Browning, J.D. Whitcomb, M. Ito, M. Shimouse, T.A. Chang, and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Coatings on Soft and Hard Substrates”, Tribology Letter, Dec. 2008, submitted. 5 /36 5. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, D. Kong, J.Y. O’Reilly, J.Y. Su, H.-J. Sue, and A. Clearfield, “Effect of Molecular Structure on the Intercalation of a-Zirconium Phosphate”, Euro. Polym. J., Dec. 2008, submitted. 6. J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Strain Rate Effect on Toughening of Nano-Sized PEP-PEO Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy”, Acta Mater., submitted, Dec. 2008 7. L. Sun, J. Liu, S. Kirumakki, E.D. Schwerdtfeger, R.J. Howell, K. Al-Bahily, S.A. Miller, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, ”Polypropylene Nanocomposites Based on Designed Synthetic Nanoplatelets”, Chem. Mater., Sept. 2008, submitted. 8. R.J. Sager, P.J. Klein, D.C. Lagoudas, G.L. Warren, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Interleaf Films on the Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Woven Fabric Composites”, Composites Part A, May 2008, submitted. 9. D. Sun, W.N. Everett, and H.-J. Sue, “Tuning Dispersion State of Ligand-Free ZnO Quantum Dots in Polymers via Exfoliated Nanoplatelets”, Macromolecules, accepted. 10. E. Moghbelli, L. Sun, H. Jiang, W.-J. Boo, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., in press. 11. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, N. Verghese, H.Q. Pham, J. Bicerano, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Nanoplatelets on Rheological Behavior of Epoxy Monomers”, Macro. Mater. & Eng., in press. 12. T. Jin, D. Sun, J.Y. Su, H. Zhang, and H.-J. Sue, “Antimicrobial Activity of Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots against Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli O157:H7”, J. Food Sci., in press. 13. G.L. Warren, L. Sun, V.G. Hadjiev, D. Davis, D. Lagoudas, and H.-J. Sue, “B-Staged Epoxy/SWCNT Nanocomposite Thin Films for Composites Reinforcement”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., in press. 14. J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Nano-Cavitation in Self-Assembled Amphiphilic Block Copolymer-Modified Epoxy”, Macromolecules, 41, 7616-7624(2008). 15. D. Sun, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Optical Properties of Mono-Sized ZnO Quantum Dots in Polymers”, J. Phys. Chem. C, 112, 16002-16010(2008). 16. S. Xu, J. Whitin, T. Yu, H. Zhou, D. Sun, H.-J. Sue, H. Zou, R.N. Zare, and H. Cohen, “Capture of Phosphopeptides Using alpha-Zirconium Phosphate Nanoplatelets”, Anal. Chem., 80, 5542-5529(2008). 17. L. Sun, J.Y. O’Reilly, C.-W. Tien, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Electrically Conductive PS/Carbon Nanofiber Nanocomposite Films”, J. Chem. Edu., 85, 1105-1107(2008). 18. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, H.Q. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, “Barrier Properties of Model Epoxy Nanocomposites”, J. Mem. Sci., 318, 129-136(2008). 19. Y. Oh, C.S. Suh and H.-J. Sue, “On Failure Mechanisms in Flip Chip Assembly - Part 2: Optimal Underfill and Interconnecting Materials”, ASME J. Electron. Packag., 130, 021008-11(2008). 20. Y. Oh, C.S. Suh and H.-J. Sue, “On Failure Mechanisms in Flip Chip Assembly - Part 1: Short-Time Scale Wave Motion”, ASME J. Electron. Packag., 130, 021009-8(2008). 6 /36 21. H. Jiang, R.L Browning, J. Fincher, and H.-J. Sue, “Influence of Surface Roughness and Contact Load on Friction Coefficient and Scratch Behavior of Thermoplastic Olefins”, Appl. Surface Sci., 254, 4494-4499(2008). 22. L. Sun, G.L. Warren, S.M. Lee, J.Y. O’Reilly, D. Davis, D. Lagoudas and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Properties of Surface-Functionalized Epoxy/SWCNT Nanocomposites”, Carbon, 46, 320-328(2008). 23. R.L Browning, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, K. Ohtani and Y. Ijichi and Y. Iseki, “Scratch Behavior of Soft TPOs: Effect of Ethylene Content and Testing Rate”, J. Mater. Sci., 43, 1357-1365(2008). 24. E. Moghbelli, R.L. Browning, W.-J. Boo, S.F. Hahn, L.J.E. Feick, and H.-J. Sue, “Effects of Molecular Weight and Thermal History on Scratch Behavior of Polypropylene Thin Sheets”, Tribology Int., 41, 425-433(2008). 25. C. He, T. Liu, W.C. Tjiu, H.-J. Sue, and A.F. Yee, “Deformation and Fracture Mechanisms in Polyamide 6/Organoclay Nanocomposites”, Macromolecules, 41, 193- 202(2008). 26. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, C. Tien, J. Liu, H. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Intercalation Agent-Free Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 47, 1708-1714(2007). 27. W.J. Boo, L. Sun, J. Liu, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, “Effective Intercalation and Exfoliation of Nanoplatelets in Epoxy via Creation of Porous Pathways”, J. Phys. Chem., 111, 10377-10381(2007). 28. D. Sun, M. Wong, L. Sun, Y. Li, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Purification and Stabilization of Colloidal ZnO Nanoparticles in Methanol”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Tech., 43, 237- 243(2007). 29. D. Sun, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, “Transparent PMMA/ZnO Nanocomposite Films Based on Colloidal ZnO Quantum Dots”, Nanotechnology, 18, 215606(2007). 30. W.N. Everett, J. Jan, H.-J. Sue, and J.C. Grunlan, “Micropatterning and Impedance Characterization of an Electrically Percolating Layer-by-layer Assembly”, Electroanalysis, 19, 964-972(2007). 31. W.J. Boo, L. Sun, J. Liu, E. Moghbelli, A. Clearfield, H. Pham, N. Verghese and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Nanoplatelet Dispersion on Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 45, 1459-1469(2007). 32. H. Jiang, G.T. Lim, J.D. Whitcomb, and H.-J. Sue, “FEM Parametric Study on Scratch Behavior of Polymers”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 45, 1435-1447(2007). 33. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Exfoliated Epoxy/a- Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites Containing Ultrahigh Aspect Ratio Nanoplatelets”, Chem. Mater., 19, 1749-1754(2007). 34. W.J. Boo, L. Sun, G. Warren, E. Moghbelli, A. Clearfield, H. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Nanoplatelet Aspect Ratio on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 48, 1075-1082(2007). 35. R.L Browning, H.-J. Sue, K. Ohtani and Y. Ijichi and Y. Iseki, “Scratch Behavior of EPR-Rich TPOs”, Key Eng. Mater., 334, 557-560(2007). 7 /36 36. W.J. Boo, L.Y. Sun, J. Liu, A. Clearfield, H. Pham, M. Mullins, and H.-J. Sue, “Morphology and Mechanical Behavior of Fully Exfoliated Epoxy/a-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites”, Comp. Sci. & Tech., 67, 262-269(2007). 37. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of a-Zirconium Phosphate Nanoplatelets With Wide Variations of Aspect Ratios”, New J. Chem., 31, 39-43(2007). 38. W.N. Everett, H.-J. Wu, S.G. Anekal, H.-J. Sue, and M.A. Bevan, “Diffusing Colloidal Probes of Protein and Synthetic Macromolecule Interactions”, Biophysical J., 92, 1005- 1013(2007). 39. R.L Browning, G.-T. Lim, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, H. Chen and J.D. Earls, “Quantitative Evaluation of Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Coatings Based on a Standardized Progressive Load Scratch Test”, Surface & Coatings Techno., 201, 2970-2976(2006). 40. W.-J. Boo, J. Liu, and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Behavior of Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites”, Mater. Sci. & Techn., 22, 829-834(2006). 41. J.-I. Weon and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Properties of Talc- and CaCO3-Reinforced High Crystallinity Polypropylene Composites”, J. Mater. Sci., 41, 2291-2300(2006). 42. Z.-G. Wang, Z.-Y. Xia, Z.-Q. Yu, E.-Q. Chen, H.-J. Sue, C.C. Han, and B.S. Hsiao, “Lamellar Formation and Relaxation in Simple Sheared PET by SAXS”, Macromolecules, 39, 2930-2939(2006). 43. R. Browning, G. Lim, A. Moyse, L. Sun, H.-J. Sue, “Effects of Slip Agent and Talc Surface Treatment on the Scratch Behavior of TPOs”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 46, 601- 608(2006). 44. J. Liu, W.-J. Boo, A. Clearfield and H.-J. Sue, “Intercalation and Exfoliation: A Review on Morphology of Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced by Inorganic Layer Structures”, Mater. Manufacturing Proc., 20, 143-151(2006). 45. J.-I. Weon, K.-T. Gam, W.-J. Boo, and H.-J. Sue, “Impact Toughening Mechanisms of Calcium Carbonate-Reinforced Polypropylene Nanocomposite”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 99, 3070-3076(2006). 46. J.-I. Weon, Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, “Morphology of Nylon-6 Nanocomposite Following A Large-Scale Simple Shear Process”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 43, 3555-3566(2005). 47. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, R. Browning, H.-J. Sue, and A. Clearfield, “Effect of Crystallinity on the Intercalation of Monoamine In a-Zirconium Phosphate Layer Structure”, Chem. Mater., 17, 5606-5609(2005). 48. W. Shu, W.N. Everett, Q. Zhang, M. Lui, A. Trigg, Y.X. Ma, M. Spearing, S. Wang, H.-J. Sue, and P.M. Moran, “Microheated substrates for patterning cells and controlling development”, J. MEM, 14, 924-934(2005). 49. R. Ribeiro, R.J. Morgan, L. Bonnaud, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, J. Choi, and V. Lopata, “Characterization of the E-Beam Curing of Cationic Polymerization of DGEBA Epoxy Resin”, J. Composite Mater., 39, 1433-1447(2005). 50. J.-I. Weon and H.-J. Sue, “Effects of Clay Orientation and Aspect Ratio on Mechanical Behavior of Nylon-6 Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 46, 6325-6334(2005). 51. R.D. Yang, S. Tripathy, Y. Li, H.-J. Sue, “Ultraviolet Light Emitting ZnO Nanoparticles: Effect of Acetate Capping”, Chem. Phys. Lett., 411, 150-154(2005). 8 /36 52. C.-W. Feng, C.-W. Keong, Y.-P. Hsueh, Y.-Y. Wang, and H.-J. Sue, “Prediction of Long-Term Creep Behavior of Structural Epoxy Adhesives”, Int. J. Adhesion and Adhesives, 25, 427-436(2005). 53. J.C. Stendahl, E.R. Zubarev, M.S. Arnold, M.C. Hersam, H.-J. Sue, S.I. Stupp, “Structural Modifications to Polystyrene via Self-Assembling Molecules”, Adv. Funct. Mat., 15, 487- 493(2005). 54. J.-I. Weon, T.S. Creasy, H.-J. Sue and A.J. Hsieh, “Mechanical Behavior of Polymethylmethacrylate with Molecules Oriented via Extreme Simple Shear”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 34, 314-324(2005). 55. X. Tang, J. D. Whitcomb, Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, “Micromechanics Modeling of Moisture Diffusion in Woven Composites”, Composites Sci. Tech., 65, 817-826(2005). 56. G.T. Lim, M.-H. Wong, A. Moyse, J.N. Reddy and H.-J. Sue, “An Integrated Approach Towards the Study of Scratch Damage of Polymer”, Ed. by Phil V Yaneff, Special Issue at J. Coating Techno., 2, 361-369(2005). 57. Y.T. Li, R.J. Morgan, F. Tschen, H.-J. Sue, and V. Lopata, “Electron-Beam Curing of Bismaleimide-Reactive Diluent Resins”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 94, 2407-2416(2004). 58. M. Wong, G.T. Lim, A. Moyse, F. Lee and H.-J. Sue, “Study of Surface Damage of Polypropylene Under Progressive Loading”, J. Mater. Sci., 39, 3293-3308(2004). 59. H.-J. Sue, K.T. Gam, N. Bestaoui, A. Clearfield, M. Miyamoto and N. Miyatake, “Fracture Behavior of Core-Shell Rubber-Toughened a-Zirconium Phosphate-Based Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Acta Mater, 8, 2239-2250(2004). 60. M. Wong, G.T. Lim, A. Moyse, J.N. Reddy, and H.-J. Sue, “A New Scratch Test Method for Polymers”, Wear, 256, 1214-1227(2004). 61. H. -J. Sue, K. T. Gam, N. Bestaoui, N. Spurr and A. Clearfield, “Epoxy Nanocomposites Based on Synthetic a-Zirconium Phosphate Layer Structure”, Chem. Mater., 16, 242-249(2004). 62. J.S.S. Wong, H.-J. Sue, K.-Y. Zeng, R.K.Y. LI, and Y.-W. Mai, “Surface Damage of Polymers in Nanoscale”, Acta Mater., 52, 431-443(2004). 63. Z. Xia, T. Hartwig, and H.-J. Sue, "Mechanical Behavior of Bulk Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Subjected to Simple Shear", J. Macromol. Sci.: Phys., B43, 385-403(2004). 64. T. Gam, M. Miyamoto, R. Nishimura and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Behavior of Core-Shell Rubber -Modified Clay-Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 43, 1635-1645(2003). 65. J.S.S. Wong, D. Ferrer-Balas, R.K.Y. Li, Y.-W. Mai, M.L. Maspoch, and H.-J. Sue, “On Tearing of Ductile Polymer Films Using the Essential Work of Fracture Method”, Acta Mater., 51, 4929-4938(2003). 66. KP Pramoda, TX Liu, ZH Liu, CB He, and H-J Sue, “Thermal Degradation Behavior of Polyamide 6/Clay Nanocomposites”, Polym. Deg. & Sta., 81, 47-56(2003). 67. B.J. Derkowski and H.-J. Sue, “Morphology and Compression-After-Impact Strength Relationship in Interleaved Toughened Composites”, Polymer Composites, 24, 158- 170(2003). 9 /36 68. W. Zheng, S.-C. Wong, and H.-J. Sue, “Transport Behavior of PMMA/Expanded Graphite Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 43, 6767-6773(2002). 69. Y. Li, G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, “Morphology and Toughening Mechanisms in Clay- Modified Styrene-butadiene-Styrene Rubber-toughened Polypropylene”, J. Mater. Sci., 37, 2447-2459(2002). 70. Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, “Moisture Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin Subjected to Hygrothermal Cycling”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 42, 375-381(2002). 71. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, “Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Blown Film of LDPE/LLDPE Blend”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 40, 507-518(2002). 72. G. Tao, A. Gong, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue and D.E. Bergbreighter, “Surface Functionalized Polypropylene: Synthesis, Characterization and Adhesion properties”, Macromolecules, 34, 7672-7679(2001). 73. C. Xiang and H.-J. Sue, “Iosipescu Shear Deformation and Fracture in Model Thermoplastic Olefins”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 82, 3201-3214(2001). 74. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, Z. Wang, C.A. Avila-Orta, and B.S. Hsiao, "Determination of Crystalline Lamellar Thickness in Polyethyleneterephthalate Using Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering and Transmission Electron Microscopy", J. Macromol. Sci.: Phys., B40, 625-638(2001). 75. Y. Li, J. Miranda and H.-J. Sue, “Hygrothermal Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin”, Polymer, 42, 7791-7799(2001). 76. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, A. Hsieh, and W.-L. Huang, “Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Oriented Semicrystalline Poly(ethylene terephthalate)”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 1394- 1403(2001). 77. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, “Characterization of Crystalline Texture of LLDPE Blown Films Using X-Ray Pole Figures”, Macromolecules, 34, 2015-2017(2001). 78. A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, “Influence of Sequence of Chemical Reactions on Kinetics and Solid State Behavior for Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether- Bisphenol A - Sulfanilamide Ternary Blends”, Mater. Res. Innov., 4, 179-186(2001). 79. C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, B. Coleman, “Scratch Behavior and Material Property Relationship in Polymers”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 47-59(2001). 80. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and A. Hsieh, “Impact Fracture Behavior of Molecularly Orientated Polycarbonate Sheets”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 79, 2060-2066(2001). 81. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, “Dual Crystalline Structure in HDPE Blown Films and its Implication on Mechanical Properties”, Polymer, 42, 4635-4646(2001). 82. A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, “Two Ways of Synthesis of Polymer Networks Based on Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A, Bisphenol A, and Sulfanilamide: Kinetics Study”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 80, 580-591(2001). 83. C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, and K. Masuda, “Role of Additives on Scratch Resistance of High Crystallinity PP Copolymers”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 41. 23-31(2001). 84. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and T.P. Rieker, “Morphological Evolution of PET During Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process”, Macromolecules, 33, 8746-8755(2000). 1 0/36 85. G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Behavior of Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene Rubber- Toughened Polypropylene”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 1979-1988(2000). 86. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, “Morphology and Structure-Property Relationship in LLDPE Blown Films”, J. Mater. Sci., 35, 5169-5178(2000). 87. K.-Y. Li, Z. Xia, and H.-J. Sue, “Simple Shear Plastic Deformation Behavior of Polycarbonate Plate Due to the Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process. II. Mechanical Property Characterization”, Polymer, 41, 6285-6293(2000). 88. J. Chu, C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, and R. Hollis, “Scratch Resistance of Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Materials”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 944-955(2000). 89. J. Lu, G. Wei, K. Li, and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Mechanisms in Commercial Thermoplastic Olefin Systems”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 76, 311-319(2000). 90. G.-X. Wei, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, C. Huang and K. Gong “Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using The Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept. Part II. Fracture Mechanisms Investigation”, J. Mater. Sci., 35, 555-566(2000). 91. J. Lu, K. Li, G. Wei, and H.-J. Sue, “Toughening Mechanisms in Aliphatic Polyketones”, J. Mater. Sci., 35, 271-277(2000). 92. G.-X. Wei, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, C. Huang and K. Gong “Toughening and Strengthening of Polypropylene Using The Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept. Part I. Morphology and Mechanical Property Investigations”, Polymer, 41, 2947-2960(2000). 93. G. Wei and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Mechanisms in Preformed Polyphenylene Oxide Particle- Modified Bismaleimide Resins”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 74, 2539-2545(1999). 94. H.-J. Sue, H. Dilan, and K.-Y. Li, “Simple Shear Plastic Deformation Behavior of Polycarbonate Plate Due to the Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process. I. Finite Element Methods Modeling”, Polym. Eng. & Sci., 39, 2505(1999). 95. H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, “Structure and property Relationships in Model Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol-A and Diglycidyl ether of Tetramethyl Bisphenol-A Epoxy Systems. I. Mechanical Property Characterizations”, J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 37, 2137(1999). 96. H.-J. Sue and C. K.-Y. Li, “Microstructure Evolution of Linear Low Density Polyethylene in Simple Shear Using the Novel Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process”, J. Mater. Sci. Letter, 17, 853(1998). 97. H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., E.I. Garcia-Meitin, P.C. Yang, C.M. Cheatham, and C. Plummer, “Morphology in Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy-a-Methylstilbene-Based Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Composites”, Polymer, 39, 4707(1998). 98. S.W. Bradley, P.M. Puckett, W.L. Bradley, and H.-J. Sue, “Viscoelastic Creep Characteristics of Neat Thermosets and Thermosets Reinforced with E-Glass”, J. Composites Techn. & Res., 20, 51(1998). 99. Q. Lin, A.F. Yee, H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., “Evolution of Structure and Property of Liquid Crystalline Epoxies During Curing”, J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys. Ed., 35, 2363(1997). 1 1/36 100. H.-J. Sue, S. Wang and J.-L. Jane, “Morphology and Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Soy Plastics”, Polymer, 38, 5035(1997). 101. H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., “Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystal Epoxy Resin Systems Based on the Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy-a-Methylstilbene and Sulfanilamide. I. Effects of Curing Variations”, J. Mater. Sci., 32, 4031(1997). 102. H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., “Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystal Epoxy Resin Systems Based on the Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy-a-Methylstilbene and Sulfanilamide. II. Effect due to Blending with TACTIX 556 Epoxy Resin and Phenolic Monomers”, J. Mater. Sci., 32, 4039(1997). 103. M.R. Groleau, Y.-B. Shi, A.F. Yee, J.L. Bertram, H.-J. Sue and P.C. Yang, "The Effect of Nylon particle Interleaving on the Mode II Toughness of Composites", Comp. Sci. Tech., 56, 1223(1996). 104. S. Wang, H.-J. Sue, and J.-L. Jane, "Effects of Polyhydric Alcohol on Mechanical Properties of Soy-Protein Plastics", J. of Macromolecular Science: Pure and Applied Chem. A33, 557(1996). 105. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Micromechanical Modeling on Effects of Crack Tip Particle Cavitational Process in Polymer Toughening", Polym. Eng. Sci., 36, 2320(1996). 106. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and D.M. Pickelman, "Fracture Mechanisms in Rigid Core- Shell Particle-Modified High Performance Epoxies", Colloid & Polym. Sci., 274, 342(1996). 107. H.-J. Sue and K.-J. Wang, "Impact Fracture Mechanisms Investigation of RIM Composites", J. Polym. Res., 2, 163(1995). 108. H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and J.L. Bertram, "Characterization and Promotion of Dilatation Bands in Toughenable Thermosets", J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys. Ed., 33, 2003(1995). 109. H.-J. Sue, J.L. Bertram, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and L.L. Walker, "Fracture Behavior of Core- Shell Rubber-Modified Crosslinkable Epoxy Thermoplastics", Colloid & Polym. Sci., 272, 456(1994). 110. E.I. Garcia-Meitin and H.-J. Sue, "Study of Morphology and Toughening Mechanisms of High Performance Graphite Fiber Composites Using TEM”, Polymer Composites, 15, 165(1994). 111. H.-J. Sue, J.W. Wilchester, C.H. Wang, and D.L. Caldwell, "Fatigue Fracture Behavior of Chlor-Alkali Membranes", J. Appl. Polym. Res., 1, 205(1994). 112. Q. Lin, A.F. Yee, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., and H.-J. Sue, “Phase Transformations of a Liquid Crystalline Epoxy During Curing", Polym. Communication, 35, 2679(1994). 113. H.-J. Sue, R.E. Jones, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Fracture Behavior of Model Toughened Composites Under Mode-I and Mode-II Delamination", J. Mater. Sci., 28, 6381(1993). 114. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin and P.C. Yang, "Effect of Rubber-Clustering in Composite Toughening --Model Systems Study", Composites, 24, 495(1993). 115. H.-J. Sue, P.C. Yang, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and M.T. Bishop, "Crazing in High Performance Thermosets", J. Mater. Sci. Letters, 12, 1463(1993). 1 2/36 116. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Study of Fracture Mechanisms of Multi-Phase Polymers Using the Double-Notch Four-Point-Bend Method", J. Mater. Sci., 28, 2915(1993). 117. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and N.A. Orchard, "Toughening of Brittle Epoxies via Craze- Like Damage", J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys. Ed., 31, 595(1993). 118. H.-J. Sue, J. Huang and A.F. Yee, "Interface and Toughening Mechanisms in an Alloy of Polyethylene/Polycarbonate", Polym. Communication, 33, 4868(1992). 119. H.-J. Sue, "Craze-Like Damage in Rubber-Modified Epoxy", J. Mater. Sci., 27, 3098(1992). 120. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, B.L. Burton, and C.C. Garrison "A Novel Staining Approach for Studying Toughening Mechanisms of Saturated Acrylic Rubber-Modified Polymers", J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys Ed., 29, 1623(1991). 121. H.-J. Sue, R.A. Pearson and A.F. Yee, "Mechanical Modeling of Initiation of Localized Yielding Under Plane Stress Conditions in Rigid-Rigid Polymer Alloys", Polymer Eng. Sci., 31, 793(1991). 122. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Failure Mechanisms in an Alloy of Polyamide 6,6/Polyphenylene Oxide Under Severe Conditions", J. Mater. Sci., 26, 3449(1991). 123. H.-J. Sue, "Study of Rubber-Modified Brittle Epoxy Systems. I. Fracture Toughness Measurements Using the DN-4PB Method", Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 270(1991). 124. H.-J. Sue, "Study of Rubber-Modified Brittle Epoxy Systems. II. Toughening Mechanisms Under Mode-I Fracture, Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 275(1991). 125. D.S. Parker, H.-J. Sue, J. Huang, and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanisms in Core-Shell Rubber-Modified Polycarbonate Systems", Polymer, 31, 2267(1990). 126. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanisms in a Multi-Phase Alloy of Nylon 6,6/ Polyphenylene Oxide", J. Mater. Sci., 24, 1447(1989). 127. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "The Deformation Behavior of a Polycarbonate Plate with a Circular Hole: Finite Elements Model and Experimental Observations", Polymer, 29, 1619(1988).

REFEREED JOURNAL QUALITY BOOK/ENCYCLOPEDIA CHAPTERS

1. T. Jin, D. Sun, H. Zhang, and H.-J. Sue, “Application of ZnO QDs in Food Safety”, Elsevier B.V., in press. 2. R.L. Browning, H. Jiang, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Materials”, Tribology of Polymer Nanocomposites, Chap. 15 in Tribology of Polymeric Nanocomposites, Ed. K. Friedrich and A.K. Schlarb, Elsevier B.V., NY, 2008. 3. J.S.S. Wong and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Polymers”, Concise Version of Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Jan. 2007. 4. G.T. Lim, J.N. Reddy and H.-J. Sue, “Finite Element Modeling for Scratch Damage of Polymers”, Chap. 10 in Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Films and Coatings, Ed. by M. Urban, ACS Symposium Series, 912, 166-180(2005). 5. J.S.S. Wong and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Polymers”, Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, DOI: 10.1002/0471440264.pst496, 2004. 1 3/36 6. A.F. Yee and H.-J. Sue, “Impact Resistance”, Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, Online Posting Date: December 13, 2002. 7. H.-J. Sue, “Failure of Networks”, Ed. by KHJ Buschow, RW Cahn, MC Flemings, B Ilschner, EJ Kramer, S. Mahajan, Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, Elsevier Science, Oxford, 6, 6113-6116(2001). 8. H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and L.L. Walker, “The Network Structure of Epoxy Systems and Its Relationship to Toughness and Toughenability”, Adv. Chem. Ser., 759, 171- 197(2000). 9. R.A. Pearson, H.-J. Sue, A.F. Yee, Co-Editor of Toughening of Plastics, American Chemical Society Symposium Series, 759, 2000. 10. J. Lu, B. Zhao and H.-J. Sue, “Phase Structure Characterization and Processing-Structure- Property Relationships in Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Blown Films”, in Metallocene Technology and Modern Catalytic Methods in Commercial Applications, Ed. G.M. Benedikt, ChemTec Publishing, Ontario, Canada, 1999. 11. H.-J. Sue, P.C. Yang, P.M. Puckett, J.L. Bertram, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Crazing and Dilatation Band Formation in Engineering Thermosets", Toughened Plastics II: Science and Engineering, Ed. by C.K. Riew and A.J. Kinloch, Adv. Chem. Ser., 252, 161-175(1996). 12. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and D.M. Pickelman, "Fracture Mechanisms in High Performance Epoxies", Chap. 5 in Polymer Toughening, Ed. by C.B. Arends, Marcel Dekker. 1996. 13. P.C. Yang, H.-J. Sue, and M.T. Bishop, "Crazing in Intrinsically Tough High Performance Thermoset Resins", Chap. 4 in Polymer Toughening, Ed. by C.B. Arends, Marcel Dekker. 1996. 14. H.-J. Sue and D.M. Pickelman, "Toughening Concept in High Performance Epoxies", Chap. 18 in Elastomer Technology Handbook, Ed. by N.P. Cheremisinoff, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1993. 15. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and P.C. Yang, "Optimization of Mode-I Fracture Toughness of High Performance Epoxies Using Designed Rubber Particles", Chap. 10 in Toughened Plastics I: Science and Engineering, Ed. by C.K. Riew, Adv. Chem. Ser., 233, Washington D.C., 259-292(1993).

TEST METHOD STANDARD DEVELOPMENT

1. R. Browning, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, and E. K.-L. Lau, “Determination of Scratch
Properties”, ISO Standard, DIS 19252, 2007.

2. G.T. Lim, M. Wong, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, and E. K.-L. Lau, “Evaluation of Scratch Resistance
of Polymeric Coatings and Plastics Using an Instrumented Scratch Machine”, ASTM
Standard, D 7027-05.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

(2005-present) 1. T.-H. Lee, D. Sun, H.-J. Sue, and X. Cheng, “Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Based on Semiconducting Nanomaterials”, EIPBN, Marco Island, FL, May 2009. 2. H. Li, D. Sun, H.-J. Sue, and X. Cheng, “Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Alignment by Grating-Guided Electrostatic Self-assembly”, EIPBN, Marco Island, FL, May 2009. 3. D. Sun, N. Everett, C.-C. Chu, and H.-J. Sue, “Manipulation of Nanoparticle Dispersion and Assembly”, Society of Polymer Science - Japan, Osaka, September 2008. 4. L. Sun and H.-J. Sue, “Structure-Property Relationship in Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Advances in Epoxy Chemistry Conference, Limerick, Ireland, August 2008. 5. T. Ishikawa and H.-J. Sue, “Core-Shell Rubber-Toughening of Epoxy”, Advances in Epoxy Chemistry Conference, Limerick, Ireland, August 2008. 6. J. Liu and H.-J. Sue, “Nanocaviation Phenomenon in Epoxy/BCP”, ACS, 236th National Mtg., Philadelphia, August 2008. 7. C. Gomes, E. Chimbombi, F. Barros, E. Castell-Perez, D. Sun, J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, C. Meyer, and P. Dunne, “Oxygen-absorbing packaging material to prolong shelf-life of oxygen-sensitive Meal-Ready-to- Eat rations”, ITF, New Orleans, June 2008. 8. R.J. Sager, P.J. Klein, D.C. Lagoudas, G.L. Warren, and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Toughness of Woven Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Laminates with Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Thin Films”, AIAA SDM, Schaumburg, IL, April 2008. 9. L. Sun and H.-J. Sue, “Barrier Properties and Rheological Behavior of Model Epoxy Nanocomposites”, ACS, New Orleans, April 2008. 10. D. Sun and H.-J. Sue, “Tuning Dispersion and Optical Properties of ZnO Quantum Dots in Polymers Through Exfoliated Nanoplatetes”, ACS, New Orleans, April 2008. 1 5/36 11. J. Liu, H.-J. Sue, Z. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, H. Pham, “Nnao-Cavitation in Self-Assembled Amphiphilic Block Copolymer-Modified Epoxy”, Spring MRS, March 2008. 12. H.-J. Sue, “Manipulation of Dispersion of Nanostructured Materials in Polymers”, Gordon Research Conf. on Composites, Ventura, CA, 2008. 13. L. Sun, A. Clearfield, H.-J. Sue, “Fundamental Fracture Behavior and Barrier Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, MRS, Boston, Dec. 2007. 14. M. Fujiwara, M. Ito, Y. Zanka, K. Miyasaka, Y. Fujita, K. Yokomizo and H.-J. Sue, “Polypropylene Material Development Using Standard Scratch Tests in North America”, Japanese Society of Polymer Processing, Yamaguchi, November 2007. 15. L. Sun, W. Boo, A. Clearfield, H.-J. Sue, “Fundamental Structure-Property Relationship of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, 44th Tech. Conf. of Soc. Eng. Sci., College Station, TX, Oct. 2007. 16. D.E. Rodriguez, M. Hahn, H.-J. Sue, K. Lafdi, O.O. Ochoa, “Bioresorbable Polymers and Carbon Foam: Development and Characterization of Filled Foams for Orthopedic Devices”, 44th Tech. Conf. of Soc. Engineering Science, College Station, TX, Oct. 2007. 17. G. Warren, L. Sun, J. Liu, C.-C. Chu, H.-J. Sue, Processing and Characterization of B-staged Epoxy/SWNT Nanocomposite Thin Films, 44th Tech. Conf. of Soc. Engineering Science, College Station, TX, Oct. 2007. 18. P.J. Klein, G. Warren, R.J. Sager, H.-J. Sue, D. Lagoudas, Toughening of Woven Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Laminates With Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy”, 44th Tech. Conf. of Soc. Engineering Science, College Station, TX, Oct. 2007. 19. B.T.A. Chang, H.-J. Sue, D. Wong, A. Kehr, and H. Pham, “Residual stresses in 3 layer polyolefin pipeline coatings”, 17th International Conference on Pipeline Protection, Edinburgh, UK: 17-19 October 2007. 20. D.E. Rodriguez, O.O. Ochoa, M. Hahn and H.-J. Sue, “Processing, Morphology, and Biocompatibility of Hydroxyapatite and Carbon Foam Reinforced Bioresorbable Polymer”, American Society for Composites, 22nd Annual Tech. Conf., Seattle, WA, Sept. 17-20, 2007. 21. M. Fujiwara, M. Ito, Y. Zanka, K. Miyasaka, Y. Fujita, K. Yokomizo and H.-J. Sue, “Polypropylene Material Development Using Standard Scratch Tests in North America”, Society of Polymer Science-Japan, Nagoya, June 2007. 22. R. Browning, A. Moyse, and H.-J. Sue, "Mar Behavior of TPOs", Society of Plastics Engineers, 65th ANTEC Conf., Cincinnati, OH, May 6-10, 2007. 23. H Jiang, J. Whitcomb, and H.-J. Sue, "Roughness and Friction Coefficient Effect on Scratch Behavior of TPOs", Society of Plastics Engineers, 65th ANTEC Conf., Cincinnati, OH, May 6- 10, 2007. 24. J. Liu, R. Ding, and H.-J. Sue, "Impact Fracture Behavior of Model TPOs", Society of Plastics Engineers, 65th ANTEC Conf., Cincinnati, OH, May 6-10, 2007. 25. W. J. Boo, L. Y. Sun, H.-J. Sue, A. Clearfield, "Fundamental Structure-Property Relationship in Polymer Nanocomposites", Society of Plastics Engineers, 65th ANTEC Conf., Cincinnati, OH, May 6-10, 2007. 1 6/36 26. D. Sun and H.-J. Sue, “Synthesis and Purification of Colloidal ZnO Nanoparticles”, MRS, San Francisco, March 2007. 27. R. Browning, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Soft TPOs”, ACCM-5, Hong Kong, November 2006. 28. J. Weon, G. Wei, J. Liu and H.-J. Sue, “Fundamental Understanding of Impact Fracture Behavior of TPOs”, SPE Automotive Global TPO Conf., Sterling Heights, MI, October 2006. 29. R. L. Browning, G.-T. Lim, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, H.-J. Sue, H. Chen, and J. Earls, "Scratch Behavior of Polymer Coatings", Society of Plastics Engineers, 64th Annual ANTEC Conference, Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. 30. H. Jiang, G.T. Lim, J.N. Reddy, J.D. Whitcomb and H.-J. Sue, "Parametric Study on Scratch Behavior of Polymers", SPE, 64th ANTEC Conf., Charlotte, May 7-11, 2006. 31. L. Y. Sun, W. J. Boo, H.-J. Sue, A. Clearfield, "Preparation, Intercalation and Exfoliation of a- Zirconium Phosphate with Varying Dimensions", Society of Plastics Engineers, 64th ANTEC Conf., Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. 32. W.-J. Boo, L.Y. Sun, J. Liu, A. Clearfield and H.-J. Sue, “Influence of Nanofiller Structure on Gas Permeability and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy/a-ZrPO4 Nanocomposites”, Society of Plastics Engineers, 64th ANTEC Conf., Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. 33. H.-J. Sue, “Evaluation and Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Polymers”, Society of Plastics Engineers, 64th Annual ANTEC Conference, Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. 34. H.-J. Sue, "Fundamental Impact Fracture Behavior of TPOs", Plastics in Motion Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, May 2-4, 2006. 35. H.-J. Sue, “Fundamental Fracture Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites”, American Physical Society, Baltimore, MD, March 2006. 36. H.-J. Sue, "Quantitative Evaluation of Scratch Behavior of TPOs", International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, Feb. 27-March 1, 2006. 37. E. Lau and H.-J. Sue, “ASTM Test Method for Evaluation of Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Coatings and Plastics Using an Instrumented Scratch Machine”, SPE Automotive Global TPO Conf., Sterling Heights, MI, October 2005. 38. R. Browning, G. Lim, H. Jiang and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Anisotropic Polypropylene Surfaces”, SPE Automotive TPO Conf., Sterling Heights, MI, October 2005. 39. W.J. Boo, L. Sun, J. Weon and H.-J. Sue, “Influence of Nanofiller Aspect Ratio on Exfoliation and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy/a-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites”, 230th ACS, PMSE, Washington, D.C., August 28-31, 2005. 40. J. Weon, W.J. Boo, and H.-J. Sue, “Effects of Nanofiller Structure on Physical and Mechanical Behaviors of Nylon-6/Clay Nanocomposites”, 230th ACS, PMSE, Washington, D.C., August 28-31, 2005. 41. L. Sun, R.L. Browning, A. Clearfield and H.-J. Sue, “Synthesis of Zirconium Phosphates with Varying Dimensions and Their Intercalation Chemistry”, 230th ACS, Inorganic Division, Washington, D.C., August 28-31, 2005. 1 7/36 42. K.-J. Lee and H.-J. Sue, “Synthesis of Uniform ZnO Nanorods Via Wet Chemistry Approach”, Society of Plastics Engineers, 63th ANTEC Conf., Boston, May 1-5, 2005. 43. J. Weon and H.-J. Sue, “Influence of Clay Orientation and Aspect Ratio on Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Nylon-6/Clay Nanocomposites”, Society of Plastics Engineers, 63th ANTEC Conf., Boston, May 1-5, 2005. 44. B. Browning, G. Lim, A. Moyse and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Slip Agent and Talc Surface Treatment on the Scratch Behavior of TPOs”, Society of Plastics Engineers, 63th ANTEC Conf., Boston, May 1-5, 2005. 45. B. Browning, G. Lim, A. Moyse and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Acrylate Coatings”, Corrosion/2005 NACE Conf., Houston, April 2005. 46. B.R. Varadharajan, W.N.P. Hung and H.-J. Sue, “Fatigue of Epoxy a-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites”, ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 2005.

PATENTS

1. D. Sun and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Polymer Nanocomposites Containing CNT and Nanoplatelets”, Provisional Patent Filed, Dec. 2008. 2. D. Sun, C.C. Chu, H. Li, X. Cheng, and H.-J. Sue, “Manipulation of CNT Dispersion, Alignment and Placement”, Utility Patent Filed, April 2008. 1 4/36 3. D. Sun, W.N. Everett, and H.-J. Sue, “Water-Soluble Quantum Dots with Controlled Aggregate Sizes”, Utility Patent Filed, August 2008. 4. A. Moyse and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Analysis Machine”, US Patent #7302831, Nov. 2007. 5. L. Sun, H.-J. Sue, W.J. Boo, M. Marks, “Preparation of Intercalation Agent-Free Clay Nanocomposites”, Utility Patent Filed, November 2007. 6. M. Miyatake, Y. Li, R. Yamaguchi and H.-J. Sue, “Polymer Stabilization with Nanocrystals”, US Patent Application No. 10/848,882, September 2005. 7. M. Miyatake, Y. Li, R. Yamaguchi and H.-J. Sue, “Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Metal Oxide”, US Patent Application No. 60/696,413, July 2005. 8. Y. Li, M. Miyatake, R. Nishimura and H.-J. Sue, “Process for Preparing Nano-Sized Metal Oxide Particles”, Patent Published, US2005/0260122 A1, Nov. 24, 2005; WO2005/113427 A2, Dec. 1, 2005. 9. H.-J. Sue and G. Wei, “Method for Improving the Impact Resistance and Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Systems”, US Patent US6,423,779 B2, July 23, 2002; US Patent US6,300,417 B1, October 9, 2001. [Royalty From GE/Sabic: $3,000,000]