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

Research Works

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).

A. Refereed Journal Publications

1. L. Sun, W.J. Boo, A. Clearfield, H.Q. Pham, and H.-J. Sue, "Barrier Properties of Model Epoxy Nanocomposites", J. Mem. Sci., accepted. 2. 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. Phys., in press. 3. Y. Oh, C.S. Suh and H.-J. Sue, "On Failure Mechanisms in Flip Chip Assembly -Part 2: Optimal Underfill and Interconnecting Materials", ASME, in press. 4. Y. Oh, C.S. Suh and H.-J. Sue, "On Failure Mechanisms in Flip Chip Assembly -Part 1: Short-Time Scale Wave Motion", ASME, in press. 5. L. Sun, J.Y. O'Reilly, C.-W. Tien, and H.-J. Sue, "Preparation of Electrically Conductive Polystyrene/Carbon Nanofiber Nanocomposite Films", J. Chem. Education, in press. 6. 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). 7. 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). 8. 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). 9. 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). 10. 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). 11. 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). 12. 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). 13. D. Sun, N. Miyatake and H.-J. Sue, "Transparent PMMA/ZnO Nanocomposite FilmsBased on Colloidal ZnO Quantum Dots", Nanotechnology, 18, 215606(2007). 14. W.N. Everett, J. Jan, H.-J. Sue, and J.C. Grunlan, "Micropatterning and ImpedanceCharacterization of an Electrically Percolating Layer-by-layer Assembly", Electroanalysis, 19,964-972(2007). 15. 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). 16. 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). 17. 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). 18. 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). 19. 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). 20. 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). 21. 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). 22. 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). 23. 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 StandardizedProgressive Load Scratch Test", Surface & Coatings Techno., 201, 2970-2976(2006). 24. W.-J. Boo, J. Liu, and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Behavior of Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites", Mater. Sci. & Techn., 22, 829-834(2006). 25. 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). 26. 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). 27. 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). 28. J. Liu, W.-J. Boo, A. Clearfield and H.-J. Sue, "Intercalation and Exfoliation: A Review onMorphology of Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced by Inorganic Layer Structures",Mater. Manufacturing Proc., 20, 143-151(2006). 29. 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). 30. 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). 31. 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). 32. 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). 33. 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). 34. 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). 35. 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). 36. 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). 37. 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). 38. 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). 39. 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). 40. G.T. Lim, M.-H. Wong, A. Moyse, J.N. Reddy and H.-J. Sue, "An Integrated ApproachTowards the Study of Scratch Damage of Polymer", Ed. by Phil V Yaneff, Special Issue at J. Coating Techno., 2, 361-369(2005). 41. 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). 42. 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). 43. H.-J. Sue, K.T. Gam, N. Bestaoui, A. Clearfield, M. Miyamoto and N. Miyatake, "FractureBehavior of Core-Shell Rubber-Toughened a-Zirconium Phosphate-Based Epoxy Nanocomposites", Acta Mater, 8, 2239-2250(2004). 44. 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). 45. 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). 46. 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). 47. 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). 48. 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). 49. J.S.S. Wong, D. Ferrer-Balas, R.K.Y. Li, Y.-W. Mai, M.L. Maspoch, and H.-J. Sue, "OnTearing of Ductile Polymer Films Using the Essential Work of Fracture Method", Acta Mater., 51, 4929-4938(2003). 50. 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). 51. B.J. Derkowski and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Compression-After-Impact Strength Relationship in Interleaved Toughened Composites", Polymer Composites, 24, 158-170(2003). 52. W. Zheng, S.-C. Wong, and H.-J. Sue, "Transport Behavior of PMMA/Expanded Graphite Nanocomposites", Polymer, 43, 6767-6773(2002). 53. 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). 54. Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Moisture Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin Subjected toHygrothermal Cycling", Polym. Eng. Sci., 42, 375-381(2002). 55. 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). 56. G. Tao, A. Gong, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue and D.E. Bergbreighter, "Surface FunctionalizedPolypropylene: Synthesis, Characterization and Adhesion properties", Macromolecules, 34,7672-7679(2001). 57. C. Xiang and H.-J. Sue, "Iosipescu Shear Deformation and Fracture in Model Thermoplastic Olefins", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 82, 3201-3214(2001). 58. 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). 59. Y. Li, J. Miranda and H.-J. Sue, "Hygrothermal Diffusion Behavior in Bismaleimide Resin", Polymer, 42, 7791-7799(2001). 60. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, A. Hsieh, and W.-L. Huang, "Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of OrientedSemicrystalline Poly(ethylene terephthalate)", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 1394-1403(2001). 61. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Characterization of Crystalline Texture of LLDPE Blown Films Using X-Ray Pole Figures", Macromolecules, 34, 2015-2017(2001). 62. A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, "Influence of Sequence of ChemicalReactions on Kinetics and Solid State Behavior for Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether-Bisphenol A -Sulfanilamide Ternary Blends", Mater. Res. Innov., 4, 179-186(2001). 63. C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, B. Coleman, "Scratch Behavior and Material PropertyRelationship in Polymers", J. Polym. Sci.-Polym. Phys. Ed., 39, 47-59(2001). 64. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and A. Hsieh, "Impact Fracture Behavior of Molecularly OrientatedPolycarbonate Sheets", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 79, 2060-2066(2001). 65. 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). 66. A. Fainleib, J. Galy, J.-P. Pascult, and H.-J. Sue, "Two Ways of Synthesis of PolymerNetworks Based on Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A, Bisphenol A, and Sulfanilamide:Kinetics Study", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 80, 580-591(2001). 67. 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). 68. Z. Xia, H.-J. Sue, and T.P. Rieker, "Morphological Evolution of PET During Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process", Macromolecules, 33, 8746-8755(2000). 69. G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Behavior of Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene", Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 1979-1988(2000). 70. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Morphology and Structure-Property Relationship in LLDPE Blown Films", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 5169-5178(2000). 71. 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). 72. J. Chu, C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, and R. Hollis, "Scratch Resistance of Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Materials", Polym. Eng. Sci., 40, 944-955(2000). 73. 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). 74. 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). 75. J. Lu, K. Li, G. Wei, and H.-J. Sue, "Toughening Mechanisms in Aliphatic Polyketones", J. Mater. Sci., 35, 271-277(2000). 76. 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). 77. G. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Mechanisms in Preformed Polyphenylene Oxide Particle-Modified Bismaleimide Resins", J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 74, 2539-2545(1999). 78. 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). 79. 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). 80. 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). 81. 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). 82. 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). 83. 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). 84. H.-J. Sue, S. Wang and J.-L. Jane, "Morphology and Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Soy Plastics", Polymer, 38, 5035(1997). 85. H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystal Epoxy ResinSystems Based on the Diglycidyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxy-a-Methylstilbene and Sulfanilamide. I. Effects of Curing Variations", J. Mater. Sci., 32, 4031(1997). 86. H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystal Epoxy ResinSystems 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). 87. 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). 88. 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). 89. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Micromechanical Modeling on Effects of Crack Tip ParticleCavitational Process in Polymer Toughening", Polym. Eng. Sci., 36, 2320(1996). 90. 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). 91. H.-J. Sue and K.-J. Wang, "Impact Fracture Mechanisms Investigation of RIM Composites", J. Polym. Res., 2, 163(1995). 92. 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). 93. 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). 94. 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). 95. 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). 96. 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). 97. 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). 98. 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). 99. 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). 100. 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). 101. 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). 102. H.-J. Sue, J. Huang and A.F. Yee, "Interface and Toughening Mechanisms in an Alloy ofPolyethylene/Polycarbonate", Polym. Communication, 33, 4868(1992). 103. H.-J. Sue, "Craze-Like Damage in Rubber-Modified Epoxy", J. Mater. Sci., 27, 3098(1992). 104. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, B.L. Burton, and C.C. Garrison "A Novel Staining Approachfor Studying Toughening Mechanisms of Saturated Acrylic Rubber-Modified Polymers", J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Phys Ed., 29, 1623(1991). 105. H.-J. Sue, R.A. Pearson and A.F. Yee, "Mechanical Modeling of Initiation of LocalizedYielding Under Plane Stress Conditions in Rigid-Rigid Polymer Alloys", Polymer Eng. Sci., 31, 793(1991). 106. 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). 107. 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). 108. H.-J. Sue, "Study of Rubber-Modified Brittle Epoxy Systems. II. Toughening Mechanisms Under Mode-I Fracture, Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 275(1991). 109. 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). 110. 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). 111. 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).

B. Refereed Journal Quality Book/Encyclopedia Chapters

1. R.L. Browning, H. Jiang, and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Materials",Tribology of Polymer Nanocomposites, Elsevier B.V., in press. 2. 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. 3. 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). 4. 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. 5. A.F. Yee and H.-J. Sue, "Impact Resistance", Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, Online Posting Date: December 13, 2002. 6. 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, ElsevierScience, Oxford, 6, 6113-6116(2001). 7. 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). 8. R.A. Pearson, H.-J. Sue, A.F. Yee, Co-Editor of Toughening of Plastics, American Chemical Society Symposium Series, 759, 2000. 9.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. 10 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). 11.H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and D.M. Pickelman, "Fracture Mechanisms in HighPerformance Epoxies", Chap. 5 in Polymer Toughening, Ed. by C.B. Arends, Marcel Dekker. 1996. 12.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. 13.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. 14.H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and P.C. Yang, "Optimization of Mode-I Fracture Toughness ofHigh 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).

C. 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.

D. Patents

1. L. Sun, H.-J. Sue, W.J. Boo, M. Marks, "Preparation of Intercalation Agent-Free Clay Nanocomposites", Provisional Patent Filed, June 2006. 2. M. Miyatake, Y. Li, R. Yamaguchi and H.-J. Sue, "Polymer Stabilization with Nanocrystals", US Patent Application No. 10/848,882, September 2005. 3. M. Miyatake, Y. Li, R. Yamaguchi and H.-J. Sue, "Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Metal Oxide", US Patent Application No. 60/696,413, July 2005. 4. A. Moyse and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Analysis Machine", Utility Patent Filed, Dec. 15, 2005. (Disclosure, 2073/2218TEES04) 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. H.-J. Sue and G. Wei, "Method for Improving the Impact Resistance and Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Systems", US Patent US6,300,417 B1, October 9, 2001. 8. H.-J. Sue and B. Clement, "Environmentally Friendly Curing Agents for Engineering Thermosets Applications", TEES, provisional patent filed, 12/99 and 12/00.

E. Other Publications and Presentations

1. R. Browning, H. Jiang, A. Moyse, and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Soft TPOs", ACCM-5, Hong Kong, November 2006. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. L. Y. Sun, W. J. Boo, H.-J. Sue, A. Clearfield. "Preparation, Intercalation and Exfoliation of ?-Zirconium Phosphate with Varying Dimensions". Society of Plastics Engineers, 64th ANTEC Conf., Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. 6. 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/?-ZrPO4 Nanocomposites", Society of Plastics Engineers, 64th ANTEC Conf., Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. 7. 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. 8. H.-J. Sue, "Fundamental Impact Fracture Behavior of TPOs", Plastics in Motion Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, May 2-4, 2006. 9. H.-J. Sue, "Fundamental Fracture Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites", American Physical Society, Baltimore, MD, March 2006. 10. H.-J. Sue, "Quantitative Evaluation of Scratch Behavior of TPOs", International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, Feb. 27-March 1, 2006. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. W.J. Boo, L. Sun, J. Weon and H.-J. Sue, "Influence of Nanofiller Aspect Ratio on Exfoliation and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy/?-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites", 230th ACS, PMSE, Washington, D.C., August 28-31, 2005. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. B. Browning, G. Lim, A. Moyse and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Acrylate Coatings", Corrosion/2005 NACE Conf., Houston, April 2005. 20. B.R. Varadharajan, W.N.P. Hung and H.-J. Sue, "Fatigue of Epoxy ?-Zirconium Phosphate Nanocomposites", ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 2005. 21. Y. Li, R.D. Yang, S. Tripathy, H.-J. Sue, N. Miyatake, and R. Nishimura, "Preparation and Characterization of Ultraviolet Light Emitting ZnO Nanoparticles", MRS, Boston, Dec. 2004. 22. H.-J. Sue, "Adhesives for Light Metal Bonding", Workshop on Adhesives for Metal Bonding, Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 2004. 23. G. Lim, H.-J. Sue, etc, "Mechanical Modeling and Experimental Observations of Slip-Agent Containing TPOs", TPOs in Automotive - 2004, Barcelona, Spain, June 2004. 24. C.-W. Feng, C.-W. Keong, Y.-P. Hsueh, Y.-Y. Wang, and H.-J. Sue, "Prediction of Long-Term Creep Performance of Structural Epoxy Adhesives," Society of Plastics Engineers, 62th ANTEC Conf., Chicago, Illinois, May 16-20, 2004. 25. G.T. Lim, H.-J. Sue and J.N. Reddy, "Assessment of Plastic Failure of Polymers due to Surface Scratches," Society of Plastics Engineers, 62th ANTEC Conf., Chicago, May 16-20, 2004. 26. J.I. Weon and H.-J. Sue, "Effects of Aspect Ratio and Clay Particle Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Nylon-6/clay Nanocomposites", Society of Plastics Engineers, 62th ANTEC Conf., Chicago, Illinois, May 16-19, 2004. 27. G. Lim and H.-J. Sue, "Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Polypropylene", International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, Feb. 23-25, 2004. 28. J. Weon and H.-J. Sue, "Study of Impact Fracture Mechanisms of TPOs Using the Double-Notch Four-Point-Bend Method," International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, Feb. 23-25, 2004. 29. M. Wong, G. Lim, A. Moyse, and H.-J. Sue, "Surface damage Phenomena of Polymers Under Progressive Loading", AM CHEM S 226: 120-PMSE Part 2 SEP 2003. 30. M. Wong, G. Lim, J.N. Reddy, and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Damage of Polyolefin Materials", TPOs in Automotive 2003, Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 2003. 31. M.-H. Wong, G.T. Lim, F. Lee, W.-J. Boo and H.-J. Sue, "Evaluation of Scratch Resistance of Polymers," Society of Plastics Engineers, 62th ANTEC Conf., San Francisco, California, May 16-20, 2003. 32. J. Weon, J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, R. Davis, R. Clark, C.-M. Chan and J. Wu, "Morphology and Mechanical Property Relationship in Polypropylene Composites," Society of Plastics Engineers, 61th ANTEC Conf., Nashville, Tennessee, May 4-8, 2003 33. R. Yang, Y. Li and H. -J. Sue, "Growth of ZnO Functional Nanoparticle", MRS, April 2003. 34. N. Spurr, N. Bestaoui A. Clearfield, K. T. Gam and H. -J. Sue, "Intercalation of Polyether Amines in ?-Zirconium Phosphate into Nanocomposite Polymers", AM CHEM S 225: 278-INOR Part 2 MAR 2003. 35. M. Wong, G. Lim, and H.-J. Sue, "Test Method Development for Scratch Resistance of Polypropylene Blends", International Polyolefins Conference, Houston, Feb. 24-26, 2003. 36. Yoonchan Oh, C. Steve Suh and H.-J. Sue, "On the Dynamic Short-Time Scale Wave Propagation and the Characterization of optimal packaging material for high-performance electronic packages", ASME, New Orleans, Nov. 17-22, 2002. 37. K.P. Pramoda , T.X. Liu , Z.H. Liu , C.B. He, H.-J. Sue, "A study of thermal degradation behavior of polyamide 6/clay nanocomposites", Polymer Preprint, 224 155(2002). 38. Z.-Y. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Application of Small-angle X-ray Scattering to the Lamellar Thickness Analysis in Semicrystalline Polymers," Society of Plastics Engineers, 60th ANTEC Conf., San Francisco, California, May 5-9, 2002. 39. M. Kotaki, M. Wong and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior of Polypropylene Blends," Society of Plastics Engineers, 60th ANTEC Conf., San Francisco, California, May 5-9, 2002. 40. Z.-Y. Xia, B. S. Slay and H.-J. Sue, "Creep Behavior of Oriented isotactic Polypropylene," American Chemical Society (ACS), Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE), Orlando, Florida, April 7-11, 2002. 41. Z.-Y. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Structural Evolution of Semicrystalline Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) During Large Scale Simple Shear Deformation," American Chemical Society (ACS), Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE), Orlando, Florida, April 7-11, 2002. 42. Z.-G. Wang, Z.-Y. Xia, H.-J. Sue, B.S. Hsiao, and C.C. Han, "In situ Small-angle X-ray Scattering of Simple Shear Oriented Poly(ethylene terephthalate) During Heating," Proceedings of American Physical Society (APS), Division of Polymer Physics (DPOLY), Indianapolis, Indiana, March 18-22, 2002. 43. M. Kotaki, M. Wong and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior in Polymers", International Conference on Advanced Polymers and Processsing, Yonezawa, Japan, October 2001. 44. M. Kotaki, Z. Xia, and H.-J. Sue, "Slow Crack Fracture Behavior in Orented PP", International Conference on Advanced Polymers and Processsing, Yonezawa, Japan, October 2001. 45. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and S. Magonov, "Investigation of Morphology and Deformation of HDPE Blown Films Using AFM", PMSE, ACS, Chicago, August 2001. 46. J. Weaver, K. T. Gam, Y. Oh, L. Bonnaud, S. Suh, H.-J. Sue, M. Todd, Q. Ji, and M. Edwards, "Improving the Reliability and Performance of Microelectronic Packaging", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 47. B. Slay, Z. Xia, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, "Creep Crack Growth in Oriented Polypropylene", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 48. B. Slay, J. Lu, and H.-J. Sue, "Mophological Effects on the J-Integral Mode-I Tear Resistance of HDPE Film", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 49. Z. Xia, C. Xiang, M. Kotaki and H.-J. Sue, "Scratch Behavior in Molecularly Oriented Polycarbonate Sheet", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 50. K.T. Gam, L. Bonnaud, H.-J. Sue, H. Kawai, and M. Miyamoto, "Preparation and Mechanical properties of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites. Influence of Core Shell Rubber Particles Addition to Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 51. Y. Li, H.-J. Sue, and B. Coleman, "Control of Morphology of Polypropylene and Noryl Blend via Melt Mixing", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 52. C. Li, X. Tang, H.-J. Sue, J.D. and Whitcomb, "Study of Damage Mechanisms in Uni-weave/Satin-weave Hybrid IM7/BMI Composites under Uniaxial Tensile Loading", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 53. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology-Property Relationship in Blown Films of LDPE, LLDPE and Their Blend", ANTEC, SPE, Dallas, May 2001. 54. Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Crystalline Deformation of PET During ECAE Processing", American Physical Society, Seattle, March 2001. 55. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Structure-Process-Property Relationship in Blends of LDPE and LLDPE Blown Films", Polyolefins Conference, SPE, February 2001. 56. J. Weaver, K. T. Gam, Y. Oh, L. Bonnaud, S. Suh, and H.-J. Sue, "Strengthening of Microelectronic Packaging Materials Using Core-Shell Rubber Technology", RETEC, SPE, New Jersey, October 2000. 57. J.D. Whitcomb, X. Tang, C. Li, and H.-J. Sue, "Failure of Woven Composites Under Compressive Load," ASME IMECE 2000, Orlando, FL, November 2000. 58. Li, C., Tang, X., Sue, H.-J. and J.D. Whitcomb, "Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Compressive Failure Mechanisms in Uni-Weave/Satin-Weave Hybrid IM7/BMI Composites", 15th Annual Technical Conference, American Society for Composites, College Station, Texas, Sept. 2000. 59. Y. Li, X. Tang, J.A. Miranda, H.-J. Sue, and J. Whitcomb, "Damage in Hygrothermally Aged Hybrid IM7/BMI Composites", 15th Annual Technical Conference, American Society for Composites, College Station, TX, Sept. 2000. 60. J.J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, "Crystalline texture investigation of linear low-density polyethylene blown films", ACS, Polym. Preprint., 220, 330-1, 2000. 61. J. Lu and H.-J. Sue, "Structure-Process-Property Relationship in LLDPE Blown Films", ANTEC, SPE, May 2000. 62. Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Solid State Shear Orientation of Polymers via ECAE", ANTEC, SPE, May 2000. 63. Z. Xia and H.-J. Sue, "Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Study of EACE Processed Semi-crystalline PET", ANTEC, SPE, May 2000. 64. K.T. Gam and H.-J. Sue, "Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites", ACS-PMSE, 82, 288-9(2000). 65. J. Lu, H.-J. Sue, and T. Rieker, "Recent Findings in Structure-Property Relationship in PE Blown Films", Polyolefins-2000, SPE, Feb. 2000. 66. Z. Xia, K.-Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Mechanical Property of Highly Oriented PET", ACS-PMSE, 81, 298(1999). 67. M.A. Pocol, J.V. McClusky, and H.-J. Sue, "Investigation into the Morphology of Polyurethane Elastomers with Mixed Chain Extenders", Polymer Preprint, 40, 698(1999). 68. J. Lu, B. Zhao and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology of LLDPE Blown Films: Effect of Stalk Height", ACS-PMSE, 81, 296(1999). 69. J.D. Whitcomb, Y. Li, X. Tang, J.A. Miranda, H.-J. Sue, and W.L. Bradley, "Moisture Diffusion in IM7/BMI Composites," The Steven Tsai Symposium, France, July 1999. 70. G.-X. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Mechanical Property of Noryl-Modified Polypropylene Blends", SPE-ANTEC, 45, 3443(1999). 71. C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, J. Chu, "Scratch resistance and material property relationship in polymers", SPE-ANTEC, 45, 3463(1999). 72. J. Lu, B. Zhao and H.-J. Sue, "Phase Structure Characterization and Processing-Structure-Property Relationships in Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Blown Films", SPE-ANTEC, 45, 1768(1999). 73. G.-X. Wei, C. Xiang, H.-J. Sue, and J. Chu, "Toughening Mechanisms in PP/Noryl PPO Blends", SAE-98, Detroit, March. 1999. 74. G.-X. Wei, C. Xiang, and H.-J. Sue, "Toughening and Strengthening of PP Using the Rigid-Rigid Polymer Toughening Concept", Polyolefins XI Conf., Houston, February 1999. 75. H.-J. Sue, J. L. Bertram, and P.M. Puckett, "Network Structure and Toughenability Relationship in Model Epoxies", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 79, 216(1998). 76. K.-Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Strengthening and Toughening of Polymeric Materials via Controlled Molecular Orientation", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 79, 166(1998). 77. G. Wei and H.-J. Sue, "Morphology and Fracture Behavior of Thermoplastic-Modified BMI Resins", SPE-ANTEC, 44, 1458(1998). 78. J. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Low Temperature Impact Fracture Behavior of Thermoplastic Polyolefins", SPE-ANTEC, 44, 3123(1998). 79. Chris K.-Y. Li and H.-J. Sue, "Microstructure Evolution of Linear Low Density Polyethylene in Simple Shear Using the Novel Equal Channel Angular Extrusion Process", PMSE, Polymer Preprint, 39, 728(1998). 80. H.-J. Sue, "Network Structure and Property Relationship in Model Epoxies", Network-'98, Trondheim, Norway, June 1998. 81. H.-J. Sue, C. Xiang, K. Sehanobish, and J. Chu, "Impact Fracture Behavior and Scratch Behavior in TPOs for Automotive Applications", SAE-98, Detroit, Feb. 1998. 82. H.-J. Sue, "Microstructure Orientation of Liquid Crystalline Epoxies in Graphite Fiber Composites", Gordon Research Conference, Ventura, CA, Jan. 1998. 83. P.M. Puckett, H.-J. Sue, and W.L. Bradley, "Modeling of Creep Behavior of Vinyl Ester Composites", Gordon Research Conference, Ventura, CA, Jan. 1998. 84. H.-J. Sue, "Morphology in Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Composites", MRS, Boston, December 1997. 85. H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, and Y.Y. Wang, "Toughening of High Performance Epoxy Adhesives Using Core-Shell Particles", ASME Conf. on Microelectronic Packaging Materials, Dallas, November 1997. 86. P.M. Puckett and H.-J. Sue, "Viscoelastic Creep Characteristics of Neat and E-Glass Reinforced Thermoset Resins", 29th International SAMPE Conf., Orlando, Florida, October 1997. 87. P.M. Puckett, S.W. Bradley, H.-J. Sue, and W.L. Bradley, "Long Term Characterization of Neat and E-Glass Reinforced Thermoset Resins", ASME Conf. on Application of Fiber Composites in Offshore and Marine Technologies, Dallas, November 1997. 88. H.J. Sue, J.D. Earls, R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Fracture Behavior of Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Resins", SPE-ANTEC, 43, 1897(1997). 89. H.-J. Sue, J.D. Earls, and R.E. Hefner, Jr., "Morphology and Fracture Behavior in Liquid Crystalline Epoxies and Composites", Deformation, Yield, and Fracture of Polymers, 6, 129(1997). 90. H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Mechanisms in Multi-Phase Semi-Crystalline Polymers Under Severe Conditions", SPE-ANTEC, 41, 1517(1995). 91. Sue, H.-J. and Yee, A.F. "Micromechanical Modeling on Effects of Crack Tip Particle Cavitational Process in Polymer Toughening", SPE-ANTEC, 41, 1517(1995). 92. K.J. Wang and H.-J. Sue, "Investigation of Impact Fracture Mechanisms of Polyurethane/Urea Bumper Fascia Systems ", ANTEC, 41, 1758(1995). 93. S. Wang, S. Zhang, J. Jane, and H.-J. Sue, "Effects of Plasticizers on Mechanical Property of Soy-Protein Plastics", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 72, 88(1995). 94. H.-J. Sue, P.M. Puckett, and J.L. Bertram, "Novel Tough RTM Epoxies for Aerospace Composites Applications", Polym. Preprint, 36, 173(1995). 95. H.-J. Sue and P.M. Puckett, "Toughening of Engineering Thermosets via New Toughening Mechanisms", Symp. Durability of Composites, ASME, San Francisco, Nov. 1995. 96. H.-J. Sue, "Crazing in Engineering Thermosets", MRS, Boston, November 1994. 97. K.J. Wang, H.-J. Sue, J.W. Berg, and D.A. Babbington, " Impact Characterization of RIM Composites Based on Key Parameters Derived from Automotive Exterior", ANTEC, San Francisco, May 1994. 98. 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", APS, Pittsburgh, March 1994. 99. H.-J. Sue, P.C. Yang, J.L. Bertram, C.C. Garrison, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, and M.T. Bishop, "Crazing Phenomena in Thermosetting Resins", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 70, 256(1994). 100. P.C. Yang and H.-J. Sue, "Effects of Fiber Forms on CAI Strength of Composites", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 70, 61(1994). 101. Y.-B. Shi, M.R. Groleau, A.F. Yee, P.C. Yang, H.-J. Sue, and J.L. Bertram, "Fracture of CET/Nylon Blends in Bulk and Constrained Forms", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 70, 110 (1994). 102. M.R. Groleau, Y.-B. Shi, A.F. Yee, P.C. Yang, H.-J. Sue, and J.L. Bertram, "The Effect of Nylon Particle Interleaving on GIIC of CET Composites", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 70, 248(1994). 103. P.C. Yang and H.-J. Sue, "Crazing Phenomenon in 1,2-dihydrobenzocyclobutene and maleimide Composites", Gordon Research Conference on Composites, Ventura, California, January 1993. 104. H.-J. Sue, R.E. Jones, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Hackle Formation in Toughened High Performance Composites", Gordon Research Conference on Composites, Ventura, California, January 1992. 105. H.-J. Sue, E.I. Garcia-Meitin, D.M. Pickelman, and P.C. Yang, "Toughening of High Performance Epoxies Using Designed Rubber Particles", Polymer Preprint, 32, 358(1991). 106. H.-J. Sue, R.E. Jones, and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Fracture Behavior of Model Toughened Composites Under Mode-I and Mode-II Loadings", Proc. Amer. Soc. Composites, 6, 23(1991). 107. H.-J. Sue, "Craze-like Damage in a Core-Shell Rubber-Modified Epoxy System", Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers, 5, 63(1991). 108. H.-J. Sue and E.I. Garcia-Meitin, "Toughening of Epoxies via a Newly Observed Fracture Mechanism", Gordon Res. Conf. on Thermosetting Polymers, New Hampshire, July 1991. 109. H.-J. Sue and D.M. Pickelman, "Effects of Shell-Chemistry and Shell-Thickness in Core-Shell Rubber-Toughened Epoxies", Gordon Research Conf. on Thermosetting Polymers, New Hampshire, June 1990. 110. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Failure Mechanisms in a Multi-Phase Alloy of PA 6,6/PPO Under Severe Conditions", Gordon Research Conf. on Composites, Ventura, California, January 1990. 111. P.C. Yang, E.P. Woo, M.T. Bishop, D.M. Pickelman, and H.-J. Sue, "Rubber Toughening of Thermosets -- A System Approach", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 63, 315(1990). 112. H.-J. Sue, "Fracture Toughness & the Corresponding Toughening Mechanisms in Rubber-Modified Epoxies", Polym. Mat. Sci. Eng., 63, 306(1990). 113. A.F. Yee, R.A. Pearson, and H.-J. Sue, "Fracture and Toughening Mechanisms in Polymers", 7th International Conference on Fracture, 4, 2739(1989). 114. H.-J. Sue, J. Huang and A.F. Yee, "Effects of Interfacial Adhesion and Cavitational Strength of the Toughener Phase in Polymer Toughening", Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc., 34, 704(1989). 115. H.-J. Sue, R.A. Pearson and A.F. Yee, "Design of Toughened Polymer Alloys", AICHE 2nd Topical Conference, San Francisco, November 1989. 116. H.-J. Sue, "The Use of the Double-Notch Four-Point-Bend Technique for Measuring the Toughness of Modified Epoxy Resins", Gordon Research Conf. on Thermosetting Polymers, New Hampshire, 1989. 117. H.-J. Sue, R. A. Pearson, D. S. Parker, J. Huang, and A. F. Yee, "Probing Toughening Mechanisms of Polymers Using a Double-Notch Four-Point-Bending Method", Polymer Preprint, 29, 147(1988). 118. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanisms in Alloys of Rigid Polymers", 7th Int. Conf. on Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers, Cambridge, England, April 1988. 119. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanisms in a Multi-Phase Alloy of Nylon 6,6/Polyphenylene Oxide", Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc., 33, 500(1988). 120. H.-J. Sue and A.F. Yee, "Toughening Mechanism(s) in Alloys of Rigid Polymers", The Society of Plastic Engineering, RETEC, Chicago, September 1987. 121. A.F. Yee, D.S. Parker, H.-J. Sue and I.C. Huang, "Toughening Mechanisms in Some Rubber/ Plastic and Plastic/Plastic Multi-Phase Blends", PMSE, Amer. Chem. Soc., 57, 417(1987).