Dr. Hung-Jue Sue, PhD

  • TEES Professor
  • Director of Polymer Technology Consortia
  • Professor of Materials Science & Engineering
  • Texas A&M University

Contact Information

Current Publications

Mechanical Behavior

  • C-Y Tsai, K. Laux, C. Chang, and H.-J. Sue, “Linear and Nonlinear Viscoelasticity of Polypropylene Containing Crosslinked Gels”, Macro. Mater. Eng., 307, 2100819(2022).
  • G. Molero, C. Liu, Z. Zhu, Q. Chen, S. Peterson, P. Polluru, H.-J. Sue, S. Uenuma, K. Mayumi, and K. Ito, “Fracture Behavior of Polyrotaxane-Toughened Poly(methyl methacrylate)”, Langmuir, 38, 2335-2345(2022).
  • C. Hu, M. Zhao, Z. Liu, N. Hao, X. Meng, J. Li, Q. Li, F. Lin, C. Li, L. Fang, S.Y. Dai, A.J. Ragauskas, H.-J. Sue, and J.S. Yuan, “Phototunable Lignin Plastics to Enable Recyclability”, ChemSusChem, 14, 1-11(2021).
  • Jiang, P. Liu, Q. Chen, H.-J. Sue, T. Bremner, and L.P. DiSano, “The influence of processing conditions on the mechanical properties of poly(aryl-ether-ketone)/polybenzimidazole blends”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 137, 48966(2020).
  • Liu, Z. Zhu, G. Molero, Q. Chen, M. Mullins, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “Mechanical Behavior of Self-curing Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polymer, 179, 121631(2019).
  • Molero, S. Du, M. Mamak, M. Agerton, M.M. Hossain, and H.-J. Sue, “Experimental and Numerical Determination of Adhesive Strength in Semi-rigid Multi-layer Polymeric Systems”, Polymer Testing, 75, 85-92(2019).
  • F. Daneshvar , A. Aziz , A.M. Abdelkader , T. Zhang , M.E. Welland and H.-J. Sue, “Microporous copper-tin oxide thin film on carbon nanotubes as electrodes for high performance supercapacitors”, Nanotechnology, 30, 015401, 2019.
  • Z. Jiang, T. Bremner, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Annealing on The Viscoelastic Behavior of Poly(ether-ether-ketone)”, Polymer, 160, 231-237(2019).
  • T. Yuan, Y. Xu, C. Zhu, Z. Jiang, H.-J. Sue, L. Fang, and M. Olson, “Tunable Thermochromism of Multifunctional Charge Transfer-Based Supramolecular Materials Assembled in Water”, Chem. Mater., 29, 9937-9945(2017).
  • Q. Li, W.K. Serem, W. Dai, Y. Yue, M.T. Naik, S. Xie, P. Karki, L. Liu, H-J. Sue, H. Liang, F. Zhou and J.S. Yuan, “Molecular weight & uniformity define the mechanical performance of lignin-based carbon fiber”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 5, 12740-12746(2017).
  • P. Liu, M. Mullins, T. Bremner, N.Benner, and H.-J.Sue,"Interfacial Phenomena and Mechanical Behavior of Polyetherketone/Polybenzimidazole Blend Under Hygrothermal Environment", J. Phys. Chem. B, 121, 5396-5406(2017).
  • M.M. Hossain, C.F. Lee, D.M. Fiscus, and H.‐J. Sue, “Physical Assessment of Essential Work of Fracture Parameters Based on m‐LLDPE Blown Films”, Polymer, 96, 104‐111(2016).
  • P. Liu, M. Mullins, T. Bremner, J.A. Browne and H.‐J. Sue, “Hygrothermal Behavior of Polybenzimidazole”, Polymer, 93, 88‐98(2016).
  • P.D. Castrillo, D. Olmos, H.‐J. Sue, and J. González‐Benito, “Mechanical characterization and fractographic study of epoxy–kaolin polymer nanocomposites”, Composite Structures, 133, 70‐76(2015).
  • C. Lee, D.M. Fiscus, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of Processing Parameters on Essential Work of Fracture Toughness of LLDPE Blown Films”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 55, 2403‐2413(2015). P. Li, X. He, T.‐C. Huang, K.L. White, X. Zhang, H. Liang, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Highly effective anticorrosion epoxy spray coatings containing self‐assembled clay in smectic order”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 3, 2669‐ 2676(2015).
  • P. Liu, K.L. White, H. Sugiyama, J. Xi, T. Higuchi, T. Hoshino, R. Ishige, H. Jinnai, A. Takahara, and H.‐J. Sue, “Influence of Trace‐amount of Well‐dispersed Carbon Nanotubes on Structural Development and Tensile Properties of Polypropylene”, Macromolecules, 46, 463‐473(2013).
  • C. Lee, D.M. Fiscus, and H.‐J. Sue, “Refined Fixture Design for Effective Essential Work of Fracture Toughness Characterization of m‐LLDPE Thin Films”, Polymer Testing, 32, 256‐264(2013).
  • K.L. White and H.‐J. Sue, “Delamination toughness of fiber reinforced composites containing a carbon nanotube/polyamide‐12 epoxy thin film interlayer”, Polymer, 53, 37‐42(2012).
  • K.L. White and H.‐J. Sue, “Electrical conductivity and fracture behavior of epoxy/polyamide‐12/multi‐walled carbon nanotube composites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 51, 2245‐2253(2011).
  • 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”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 121, 2394‐ 2405(2011).
  • L. Sun, G. L. Warren, D. Davis, and H.‐J. Sue, “Nylon Toughened Epoxy/SWCNT Composites”, J. Mater. Sci., 46, 207‐214(2011).
  • J. Liu, H.‐J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M.A. Hillmeyer, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Toughening of Epoxies with Block Copolymer of Worm‐Like Micelle Morphology”, Macromolecules, 43, 7238‐ 7243(2010).
  • D.O.O. Ayewah, D.C. Davis, R. Krishnamoorti, D.C. Lagoudas, H.‐J. Sue, M. Willson, “A surfactant dispersed SWCNT‐polystyrene composite characterized for electrical and mechanical properties”, Composites: Part A, 41, 842‐849(2010).
  • L. Sun, G.L. Warren, and H.‐J. Sue, “Partially cured epoxy/SWCNT thin films for the reinforcement of vacuumassisted resin‐transfer‐molded composites”, Carbon, 48, 2361‐2380(2010).
  • J. Liu, H.‐J. Sue, Z.J. Thompson, F.S. Bates, M. Dettloff, G. Jacob, N. Verghese, and H. Pham, “Crosslink Density Effect on Toughening of Nano‐Sized PEP‐PEO Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy”, Polymer, 50, 4683‐4689(2009).
  • 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., 57, 2691‐2701(2009).
  • 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, 42, 2333‐2335(2009).
  • 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., 112, 290‐298(2009).

Nanomaterials

  • Z. Jiang, Z. Zhu, M. Zhao, H. Chen, and H.-J. Sue, “Well-dispersed Poly(ether-ether-ketone)/Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposite for Harsh Environment Applications”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., DOI: 10.1002/app.52784.
  • Z. Zhu, H. Chen, Q. Chen, C. Liu, K. Noh, M. Kotaki and H.-J. Sue, “Fracture Behavior of Hybrid Epoxy Nanocomposites Based on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube and Core-shell Rubber”, Nano Mater. Sci., DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2021.07.006.
  • M. Zhao, H. Wu, Z. Zhu, J. Wu, W. Kang and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Polyethylene Nanocomposites Based on Polyethylene Grafted Exfoliated α-Zirconium Phosphate”, Macromolecules, 55, 3039-3050(2022).
  • B. Phillips, Abani, H. Lin, P. Wei, C Li, M. Zhao, J. Handy, S. Banerjee, H.-J. Sue, E. Pentzer, M. Al-Hashimi, H.-C. Zhou, and L. Fang, “Inverse Emulsion-Crosslinked Cyclodextrin Polymer Nanoparticles for Selective Adsorption and Chemiresistive Sensing of BTEX”, Materials Today Chem., 24, 100915(2022).
  • Z. Zhu, C.-Y. Tsai, M. Zhao, J. Baker, and H.-J. Sue, “PMMA Nanocomposites Based on PMMA-Grafted a-Zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets”, Macromolecules, 55, 1165-1177(2022).
  • Feng, C. Liu and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of multi-functional PEEK/MWCNT nanocomposites via MWCNT-induced crystallization mediated compatibilization”, Comp. Sci. Tech., 221, 109298(2022).
  • C. Tsai, T. Zhang, M. Zhao, C. Chang, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of thermally conductive but electrically insulated polypropylene containing copper nanowire”, Polymer, 236, 124317(2021).
  • F. Daneshvar, H. Chen, S. Hankins, G. Fern, T. Zhang, W. Brown, R. Aiken and H.-J. Sue, “Investigating potential inhalation exposure to nanofibers during electrospinning and TGA characterization of carbon nanotubes and copper nanowires”, Indoor Air, 31, 1967-1981(2021).
  • Z. Jiang, Q. Chen, Z. Zhu, C. Tsai, M. Zhao, A. Chang, T. Bremner, and L.P. DiSano and H.-J. Sue, “Well-dispersed Poly(ether-ether-ketone)/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites Prepared via A Simple Solution Mixing Approach”, Polym. Int., 70, 1090-1098(2021).
  • M. Zhao, J. Baker, Z. Jiang, Z. Zhu, H.-M. Wu, J.-L. Wu, W.-H. Kang and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Exfoliated Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Random Copolymer of Polyethylene-Polyvinyl Acetate and α-Zirconium Phosphate”, Langmuir, 37, 4550-4561(2021).
  • F. Daneshvar, H. Chen, and H.-J. Sue, “Critical challenges and advances at the carbon nanotube-metal Interface for next generation electronics”, Nanascale Adv., 3, 942-962(2021).
  • Z. Zhu, J. Baker, C. Liu, M. Zhao, M. Kotaki and H.-J. Sue, “High performance epoxy nanocomposites based on dual epoxide modified a-zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets”, Polymer, 212, 123154(2021).
  • C. Liu, T. Zhang, F. Daneshvar, S. Feng, Z. Zewen, M. Mullins, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “High dielectric constant epoxy nanocomposites containing ZnO Quantum Dots decorated Carbon Nanotube”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 138, 49778(2021).
  • F. Daneshvar, S. Tagliaferri, H. Chen, T. Zhang, C. Liu, and -J. Sue, “Ultra-long electrospun copper-carbon nanotube composite fibers for transparent conductive electrodes with high operational stability”, ACS Electronic Mater., 2, 2692-2698(2020).
  • T. Zhang, W.-Y. Hsieh, F. Daneshvar, C. Liu, S.-P. Rwei, and H.-J. Sue, “Copper(I)-Alkylamine Mediated Synthesis of Copper Nanowires”, Nanoscale, 12, 17437-17449(2020).
  • F. Daneshvar, H. Chen, T. Zhang, and H.-J. Sue, “Fabrication of Light-Weight and Highly Conductive Copper-Carbon Nanotube Core-Shell Fibers Through Interface Design”, Adv. Mater. Interfaces, 2000779(2020).
  • C. Liu, S. Feng, Z. Zhu, Q. Chen, K. Noh, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “Manipulation of Fracture Behavior of Polymethylmethacrylate Nanocomposites by Interfacial Design of Metal-Organic-Framework Nanoparticle Toughener”, Langmuir, 36, 11938-11947(2020).
  • J. Baker, F. Xia, Z. Zhu, X. Zhang and H.-J. Sue, “α-Zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets with covalent modifiers for exfoliation in organic media”, Langmuir, 36, 11948-11956(2020).
  • C. Liu, F. Daneshvar, S. Hawkins, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “High Dielectric Constant Epoxy Nanocomposites Based on Metal Organic Frameworks Decorated Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes”, Polymer, 207, 122913(2020).
  • F. Daneshvar , A. Aziz , T. Zhang , M.E. Welland and H.-J. Sue, “Tuning the Composition and Morphology of Carbon Nanotube-copper Interface”, Carbon, 157, 583-593(2020).
  • T. Zhang , M. Zhao, F. Daneshvar , F. Xia, and H.-J. Sue, “Solution-Processable Oxidation Resistant Copper Nanowires Decorated with Alkyl Ligands”, ACS Appl. Nano Mater., 2, 7775-7784(2019).
  • T. Hirata, P. Li, F. Lei, S. Hawkins, M.J. Mullins, and H.-J. Sue, “Epoxy Nanocomposites with Reduced Coefficient of Thermal Expansion”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 136(26): 47703 (2019).
  • T. Zhang, F. Daneshvar, S. Wang, H.-J. Sue, "Synthesis of oxidation-resistant electrochemical-active copper nanowires using phenylenediamine isomers." Materials & Design 162, 154-161 (2019).
  • F. Daneshvar, F., A. Aziz, A. M. Abdelkader, T. Zhang, H.-J. Sue and M. E. Welland. "Porous SnO2–Cu x O nanocomposite thin film on carbon nanotubes as electrodes for high performance supercapacitors." Nanotechnology 30(1): 015401 (2018).
  • C. Liu, M. Mullins, S. Hawkins, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interf., 10, 1250-1257(2018).
  • A. Aziz, T. Zhang, Y.H. Lin, F. Daneshvar, H.-J. Sue, and M.E. Welland, “1D Copper nanowires for flexible printable electronics and high ampacity wires”, Nanoscale, 9, 13104-13111(2017).
  • C. Yegin, W. Lu, B. Kheireddin, M. Zhang, P. Li, Y. Min, H.-J. Sue, M.M. Sari and M. Akbulut, “The Effect Of Nanoparticle Functionalization On Lubrication Performance Of Nanofluids Dispersing Silica Nanoparticles In An Ionic Liquid”, J. Tribol., 139, 41802-8(2017).
  • H. Yao, S. Hawkins, and H.-J. Sue, “Preparation of Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Well- Dispersed Graphene Nanosheets”, Comp. Sci. Tech, 146, 161-168(2017).
  • S. Hawkins, H. Yao, and H.-J. Sue, “Tensile Properties and Electrical Conductivity of Epoxy Composite Thin Films Containing Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes”, Carbon, 115, 18-27(2017).
  • H. Yao, Fei Li, Jodie Lutkenhaus, Masaya Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “High-performance photocatalyst based on nanosized ZnO-reduced graphene oxide hybrid for removal of environmental”, AIMS Mater. Sci., 3, 1410-1425(2016).
  • C. Zhao, P. Li, D. He, Y. Li, F. Lei, and H.-J. Sue, “Flame retardation behavior of polybenzoxazine/α-ZrP nanocomposites”, RSC Advances, 6, 73485-73495(2016).
  • T.‐C. Huang, P. Li, H. Yao, M. Kotaki, and H.‐J. Sue, “Highly efficient oil–water separators based on dual superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties of multiwall‐carbon nanotube filtration films”, RSC Advances, 6, 21431‐12434(2016).
  • K.L. White, H. Yao, X. Zhang, and H.‐J. Sue, “Rheology of electrostatically tethered nanoplatelets and multiwalled carbon nanotubes in epoxy”, Polymer, 84, 223‐233(2016).
  • D.E. Rodriguez, Viviana Guiza‐Arguello, O.O. Ochoa, T. Gharat, H.‐J. Sue, K. Lafdi, M.S. Hahn, “Development of a hydroxyapatite‐poly(D,L‐lactide‐co‐glycolide) infiltrated carbon foam for orthopedic applications, Carbon, 98, 106‐114(2016).
  • K.L. White, S. Hawkins, M. Miyamoto, A. Takahara, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of aspect ratio on rheology of epoxy suspensions containing model plate‐like nanoparticles”, J. Phys. Fluids, 27, 23306(2015).
  • P. Li, T.‐C. Huang, K.L. White, S. Hawkins, M. Kotaki, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Spray‐Coated Epoxy Barrier Films Containing High Aspect Ratio Functionalized Graphene Nanosheets”, RSC Advances, 5, 102633‐ 102642(2015).
  • D.K. Reid, M.A. Freire, H. Yao, H.‐J. Sue, and J.L. Lutkenhaus, "The Effect of Surface Chemistry on the Glass Transition of Polycarbonate Inside Cylindrical Nanopores", ACS Macro Letters, 4, 151‐154(2015).
  • K.L. White, M. Wong, P. Li, M. Miyamoto, Y. Higaki, A. Takahara, and H.‐J. Sue, “Interlayer structure and selfhealing in suspensions of brush‐stabilized nanoplatelets in smectic order”, Soft Matter, 11, 954‐971(2015).
  • H. Yao, T.‐C. Huang, H.‐J. Sue, “Self‐Assembly of Au Nanoparticles on Graphene Sheets as Catalyst with Controlled Grafting Densities and High Reusability”, RSC Advances, 4, 61823‐61830(2014).
  • P. Li, K.L. White, C. Lin, A. Muliana, D. Kim, R. Krishnamoorti, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Ultrastrong Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Self‐assembled Synthetic Clay in Smectic Order”, ACS Appl. Mater. & Interf., 6, 10188‐10195(2014).
  • K.L. White, P. Li, H. Yao, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of surface modifier on flow properties of epoxy suspensions containing model plate‐like nanoparticles”, Rheologica Acta, 53, 571‐583(2014).
  • M. Wong, R. Ishige, K.L. White, P. Li, D. Kim, R. Krishnamoorti, R. Gunther, T. Higuchi, H. Jinnai, A. Takahara, R. Nishimura and H.‐J. Sue, “Large‐scale self‐assembled nanoplatelet/polymer layers with tunable gas permeability created by the spray‐coating of ZrP nanoplatelet filled polymer solutions”, Nature Communications, 5, 3589,  2014.
  • M. Wong, R. Ishige, T. Hoshino, S. Hawkins, P. Li, A. Takahara, and H.‐J. Sue, “Iridescence from the Bragg Reflections of α‐ZrP Nanoplatelets in Organic Solvents Exhibiting Lyotropic Mesomorphism”, Chem. Mater., 26, 1528‐1537(2014).
  • P. Li, M. Wong, X. Zhang, H. Yao, R. Ishige, T. Takahara, M. Miyamoto, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Tunable Lyotropic Photonic Liquid Crystal Based on Graphene Oxide”, ACS Photonics, 1, 79‐86(2014).
  • K.L. White, P. Li, Y. Sumi, and H.‐J. Sue, “Rheology of disentangled MWCNT dispersed in uncured epoxy fluid”, J. Phys. Chem. B, 118, 362‐371(2014).
  • W.N. Everett, C. Chern, D. Sun, X. Zhang, R. McMahon, W.‐J. Chen, M. Hahn, and H.‐J. Sue, “Phosphate‐ and Size‐ Dependent Cytotoxicity of Water‐Soluble ZnO Nanoparticles and Aggregates”, Toxicology Letters, 225, 177‐184(2014).
  • P. Li, H. Yao, M. Wong, H. Sugiyama, X. Zhang, and H.‐J. Sue, “Thermally stable and highly conductive freestanding hybrid films based on reduced graphene oxide”, J. Mater. Sci., 49, 380‐391(2014).
  • H. Yao, J. Lin, H.‐J. Sue, Y. Sumi, and R. Nishimura, “Facile Decoration of Au Particles on Reduced Graphene Oxide Surfaces via a One‐step Chemical Functionalization Approach”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 1, 10783‐10789(2013).
  • X. Zhang, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Acid‐mediated isolation of individually dispersed SWCNTs from electrostatically tethered nanoplatelet dispersants”, Carbon, 56, 374‐382(2013).
  • H. Yao, C.‐C. Chu, H.‐J. Sue, and R. Nishimura, “Electrically conductive superhydrophobic octadecylaminefunctionalized MWCNT films”, Carbon, 53, 366‐373(2013).
  • T.‐H. Lee, H.‐J. Sue and X. Cheng, “Template‐assisted assembly of ZnO nanorods with postdeposition growth”, J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B, 30, 06FF01(2012).
  • M. Wong, J. Guenther, L. Sun, J. Blümel and H.‐J. Sue, “Stable Dispersion of Nanoparticles Tethered with Densely Short Polymer Brushes”, Adv. Func. Mater., 22, 3614‐3624(2012).
  • C.‐C. Chu, P. Liu, K.L. White, X. Zhang, and H.‐J. Sue, “Nanoplatelet‐assisted disentanglement and dispersion of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes in polypropylene: Electrical conductivity and thermal stability”, Carbon, 50, 4711‐4721(2012).
  • X. Zhang, R. Nishimura, and H.‐J. Sue, “Electrostatically controlled isolation of debundled single‐walled carbon nanotubes from nanoplatelet dispersant”, J. Mater. Chem., 22, 6156‐6164(2012).
  • X. Zhang, D. Sun, H.‐J. Sue, and R. Nishimura, “Colloidal Crystallization of Surfactant Free ZnO Quantum Dots”, Chem. Phys. Chem., 12, 3533‐3538(2011).
  • K.L. White, M. Shuai, X. Zhang, H.‐J. Sue, and R. Nishimura, “Two‐Dimensional Electrical Conductivity of Exfoliated Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes”, Carbon, 49, 5124‐5131(2011).
  • T.‐H. Lee, H.‐J. Sue and X. Cheng, “Solid‐State Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells Based on ZnO Nanoparticle and Nanorod Array Hybrid Photoanodes”, Nanoscaled Res. Lett., 6:517(2011).
  • T.‐H. Lee, H.‐J. Sue and X. Cheng, “ZnO and conjugated polymer bulk heterojunction solar cells containing ZnO nanorod photoanode”, Nanotechnology, 22, 285401, 2011.
  • H. Li, D. Sun, H.‐J. Sue and X. Cheng, "Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotube Alignment by Grating‐Guided Electrostatic Self‐Assembly", J. Vac. Sci. Tech. 28B, 1318‐1321, 2010.
  • M. Wong, R. Tsuji, S. Nutt, and H.‐J. Sue, “Glass transition temperature changes of polymer nanocomposites comprised of finely dispersed ZnO quantum dots”, Soft Matter, 6, 4482‐4490(2010).
  • D. Sun, C.‐C. Chu, and H.‐J. Sue, “A Simple Approach for the Preparation of Hybrid Epoxy/CNT/ZrP Nanocomposites”, Chem. Mater., 22, 3773‐3778(2010).
  • P. He, Andres F. Mejia, D. Sun, H.‐J. Sue, D.S. Dinair, M. Marquez, and Z. Cheng, “Hindrance Function for Sedimentation of Colloidal Disks”, Phys. Rev. Lett. E, 81, 026310(2010).
  • V. G. Hadjiev, G. L. Warren, Luyi Sun, D. C. Davis, D. C. Lagoudas, H. ‐J. Sue, “Raman microscopy of residual strains in CNT/Epoxy Composites”, Carbon, 48, 1750‐1756(2010).
  • D. Sun, W.N. Everett, C.‐C. Chu, and H.‐J. Sue, “Single‐walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersion with Electrostatically Tethered Nanoplatelets”, Small, 5, 2692‐2697(2009).
  • T.‐H. Lee, D. Sun, X. Zhang, H.‐J. Sue and X. Cheng, "Solid‐State Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell Based on Semiconducting Nanomaterials", J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B, 27, 3073‐3077(2009).
  • D. Sun, H.‐J. Sue, Zhengdong Cheng, Yuri Martınez‐Raton, and Enrique Velasco, “Stable Smectic Phase in Suspensions of Polydisperse Colloidal Platelets with Identical Thickness”, Phys. Rev. Lett. E, 80, 041704(2009).
  • D. Sun and H.‐J. Sue, “Tunable Ultraviolet Emission of ZnO Quantum Dots in Transparent Poly(methyl methacrylate)”, Appl. Phys. Lett., 94, 253106(2009).
  • 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 α‐Zirconium Phosphate”, J. Colloid. & Interface Sci., 333, 503‐509(2009).
  • 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., 21, 1154‐ 1161(2009).
  • D. Sun, W.N. Everett, and H.‐J. Sue, “Tuning Dispersion State of Ligand‐Free ZnO Quantum Dots in Polymers via Exfoliated Nanoplatelets”, Macromolecules, 42, 1665‐1671(2009).
  • 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., 294, 103‐113(2009).
  • 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., 74, M46‐M52(2009).

Scratch Behavior

  • C. Tsai, C. Chang, M. Zhao, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Long-chain Branching Content on Scratch Behavior of Polypropylene”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 138, e50993(2021).
  • S. Du, Z. Zhu, C. Liu, T. Zhang, M.M. Hossain, and H.-J. Sue, “Experimental Observation and FEM Analysis on Scratch Induced Delamination of Multilayer Polymeric Structures”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 61, 1742-1754(2021).
  • G. Molero, C.-Y. Tsai, C. Liu, H.-J. Sue, S. Uenuma, K. Mayumi, and K. Ito, “Mechanical and Scratch Behaviors of Polyrotaxane-Modified Poly(methyl methacrylate)”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 138, e51237(2021).
  • K. Noh, J. Fincher, R. Mimms, and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Mold Temperature and Additive Migration on Scratch Behavior of TPOs at Elevated Temperatures”, Polymer, 212, 123709(2021).
  • S. Du, M. Mullins, M.M. Hamdi, and H.-J. Sue, “Quantitative Modeling of Scratch Behavior of Amorphous Polymers at Elevated Temperatures”, Polymer, 197, 122504(2020).
  • Xu, J. Qin, X. Zhang, J. Shen, S. Guo, and H.-J. Sue, “Enhancing Scratch Damage Resistance of PMMA via Layer Assembly with PVDF: Numerical Modeling Prediction and Experimental Verification”, Polymer, 194, 122382(2020).
  • S. Du, M.M. Hamdi, and H.-J. Sue, “Experimental and FEM Analysis of Mar Behavior on Amorphous Polymers”, Wear, 444-5, 203155(2020).
  • Y. Xu, D. Li, J. Shen, S. Guo, H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Damage Behaviors of PVDF/PMMA Multilayered Materials: Experiments and Finite Element Modeling”, Polymer, 182, 121869(2019).
  • G. Molero and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Model Epoxy Resins with Different Crosslinking Densities”, Mater. & Design, 182, 107965(2019).
  • S. Xiao and H.-J. Sue, “Effect of Molecular Weight on Scratch and Wear Behaviors of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers”, Polymer, 169, 124-130(2019).
  • K. Kojio, Y. Kiyoshima, T. Kajiwara, Y. Higaki, H.-J. Sue, A. Takahara, “Scratch Behavior of Polystyrene/Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenyleneoxide) Blends Containing Molecularly Aggregated Structure”, Macro. Chem. Phys., 220, 1800371, 2019.
  • S. Xiao, K.A. Laux, H. Wang, F. Hu, and H.-J. Sue, “Physical Correlation between Abrasive Wear Performance and Scratch Resistance in Model Polyurethane Elastomers”, Wear, 418-419, 281-289(2019).
  • J. Chrisman, S. Xiao, M. Hamdi, H. Pham, M.J. Mullins, and H.-J. Sue, “Testing and Evaluation of Mar Visibility Resistance for Polymer Films”, Polym. Testing, 69, 238-244 (2018).
  • V. K. Chandelia, H.-J. Sue, M.M. Hossain, “FEM Modeling on Scratch Behavior of Multiphase Polymeric Systems”, Inter. Tribo., 66:62, (2018)
  • L. Yi, Y. Xu, J. Shen, S. Guo, and H.-J. Sue, “Fabrication of Scratch Resistant Polylactide with Multilayered Shish-Kabab Structure Through Layer-Multiplying Coextrusion”, Indus. Eng. Chem. Res., 57, 4320-4328 (2018).
  • S. Xiao, M. Hossain, P. Liu, H. Wang, F. Hu, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Model Polyurethane Elastomers Containing Different Soft Segment Types”, Mater. & Design, 132, 419-429(2017).
  • M.M. Hossain, S. Xiao, M. Kotaki, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Multilayer Coating Systems”, Mater. & Design, 128, 143-149(2017).
  • M. Hamdi, X. Zhang, and H.-J. Sue, "Fundamental Understanding on Scratch Behavior of Polymeric Laminates", Wear, 380, 203-216(2017).
  • F. Lei, P. Liu, P. Li, J. Li, R. Krishnamoorti, S. Guo, and H.-J. Sue, “Scratch behavior of sprayed epoxy coating containing highly ordered exfoliated nanoplatelets”, Polymer, 112, 252-263(2017).
  • M. Hamdi, D. Manica, and H.-J. Sue, "A Multidimensional Scaling Analysis of Surface Perceptual Parameters on Scratch and Mar Visibility Resistance in Polymers," SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf., 10, 2017-01-9451.
  • M. Hamdi and H.-J. Sue, “Experimental and FEM Analysis of Scratch Behavior on PolypropyleneThin Films: Effect of Film Orientation and Ethylene Monomer Content”, Tribology Int., 103, 412-422(2016).
  • M.M. Hossain, E. Moghbelli, E. Jahnke, P. Boeckmann, S. Guriyanova, R. Minkwitz, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of Thermal History on Scratch Behavior of Multi‐phase Styrenic‐based Copolymers”, Tribology International, 99, 248‐257(2016).
  • M. Hamdi and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of Color, Gloss, and Surface Texture Perception on Scratch and Mar Visibility in Polymers”, Mater. & Design, 83, 528‐535(2015).
  • K.A. Laux, H.‐J. Sue, A. Montoya, and T. Bremner, “Wear Behavior of PAEKs Under Multidirectional Sliding and Fretting Conditions”, Tribology Letters, 58, 1‐13(2015).
  • M.M. Hossain, E. Moghbelli, E. Jahnke, P. Boeckmann, S. Guriyanova, R. Sander, R. Minkwitz, and H.‐J. Sue, “Rubber Particle Size and Type Effects on Scratch Behavior of Styrenic‐based Copolymers”, Polymer, 63, 71‐ 81(2015).
  • M.M. Hossain, H.‐J. Sue, R. Minkwitz, and P. Charoensirisomboon, “Quantitative Modeling of Scratch‐induced Deformation in Amorphous Polymers”, Polymer, 55, 6152‐6166(2014).
  • H. Xiao, Y. Shin, P. Li, H.‐J. Sue, and H. Liang, “A New Composite Designed to Resist Wear”, Mater. & Design, 63, 749‐756(2014).
  • B.A. Hare, H.‐J. Sue, L. Liang and P. Kinigakis, “Correlation between Lab Scratch Behavior and Field Performance of Extrusion and Adhesive Laminated Multi‐Layer Food Packaging Films”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 54, 71‐77(2014).
  • E. Moghbelli, R. Banyay, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of Moisture Exposure on Scratch Resistance of PMMA”, Tribology Int., 69, 46‐51(2014).
  • M.M. Hossain, R. Minkwitz, and H.‐J. Sue, “Minimization of Surface Friction Effect on Scratch‐induced Deformation in Polymers”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 53, 1405‐1413(2013).
  • Y.L. Liang, R. Minkwitz, and H.‐J. Sue, “Rubber Content Effect on Scratch Behavior in Acrylonitrile‐Styrene‐ Acrylate Copolymers”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 126, 1088‐1096(2012).
  • M.M. Hossain, B.L. Browning, H.‐J. Sue, and R. Minkwitz, “Effect of Asymmetric Constitutive Behavior on Scratchinduced Deformation of Polymers”, Tribology Letters, 47, 113‐122(2012).
  • B.A. Hare, A. Moyse, and H.‐J. Sue, “Evaluation of Packaging Film Mechanical Integrity Using a Standardized Scratch Test”, Packaging Tech. & Sci., 25, 85‐96(2012).
  • Y.L. Liang, E. Moghbelli, R. Minkwitz, R. Stark, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of High Temperature Annealing on Scratch Behavior of Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate Copolymers”, Polymer, 53, 604‐612(2012).
  • B. Hare, A. Moyse, and H.‐J. Sue, “Analysis of Scratch‐Induced Damages in Multi‐Layer Packaging Film Systems”, J. Mater. Sci., 47, 1389‐1398(2012).
  • R.L Browning, H.‐J. Sue, R. Minkwitz, and P. Charoensirisomboon, “Effect of Acrylonitrile Content on the Scratch Behavior of Styrene‐Acrylonitrile Random Copolymers”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 51, 2282‐2294(2011).
  • R.L. Browning, M.M. Hossain, J. Li and H.‐J. Sue, “Contrast‐based Evaluation of Mar Resistance of Thermoplastic Olefins”, Tribology Int., 44, 1024‐1031(2011).
  • P. Liu, R.L. Browning, J. Li, S. Jones, and H.‐J. Sue, “Quantitative Scratch Visibility Assessment of Polymers Based on Erichsen and ASTM/ISO Scratch Testing Methodologies”, Polymer Testing, 30, 633‐640(2011).
  • K. Friedrich, H.‐J. Sue, P. Liu, A. A. Almajid, “Scratch Resistance of High Performance Polymers”, Tribology Int., 44, 1032‐1046(2011).
  • R.L Browning, H.‐J. Sue, R. Minkwitz, and P. Charoensirisomboon, “Influence of Humidity Exposure on the Scratch Behavior of Polystyrene‐Acrylonitrile Random Copolymers”, J. Mater. Sci., 46, 5790‐5797(2011).
  • M.M. Hossain, H. Jiang, and H.‐J. Sue, “Effect of Constitutive Behavior on Scratch Visibility Resistance of Polymers‐A Finite Element Method Parametric Study”, Wear, 270, 751‐759(2011).
  • H. Jiang, R.L Browning, P. Liu, T.A. Chang, and H.‐J. Sue, “Determination of Epoxy Coating Wet‐Adhesive Strength Using a Standardized ASTM/ISO Scratch Test”, J. Coat. Techn. Res., 8, 255‐263(2011).
  • H. Jiang, R.L Browning, M.M. Hossain, H.‐J. Sue, and M. Fujiwara, “Quantitative Evaluation of Scratch‐Induced Visibility Resistance of Polymers”, Appl. Surf. Sci., 256, 6324‐6329(2010).
  • 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 Letters, 37, 159‐167(2010).
  • H. Jiang, R.L Browning, and H.‐J. Sue, “Understanding Scratch Damage Mechanisms of Polymers”, Polymer, 50, 4056‐4065(2009).
  • E. Moghbelli, L. Sun, H. Jiang, W.‐J. Boo, and H.‐J. Sue, “Scratch Behavior of Epoxy Nanocomposites”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 49, 483‐490(2009).

Other research topics

  • C. Li, B. Lee, C. Wang, A. Bajpayee, L. Douglas, B. Phillips, N. Rivera-Gonzalez, B. Peng, G. Yu, Z. Jiang, H.-J. Sue, S. Banerjee, and L. Fang, “Photopolymerized superhydrophobic hybrid coating enabled by dual-purpose tetrapodal ZnO for liquid/liquid separation”, Materials Horizons, 9, 452-461(2022).
  • J. Baker, J. Zhang, M. Zhao, M. Mullins, and H.-J. Sue, Dynamic Light Scattering Studies on Ethylene-Propylene Copolymers in a Hydrocarbon Based Oil, J. Rheology, 66, 105-110(2022).
  • C.Tsai, C. Chang, and H.-J. Sue, “Quantification of Long-chain Branching Content in Polypropylene”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 60, 3770-3778(2021).
  • R. Al-Mezrakchi, T. Creasy, T. Bremner, and H.-J. Sue, “Manipulation of Thick-Walled PEEK Bushing Crystallinity and Modulus via Instrumented Compression Molding”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 138, 49930(2021).
  • R Pérez-Cuapio, J Alberto Alvarado, M Pacio, A Arce-Plaza, J Santoyo-Salazar, LH Liang, and -J. Sue, “Enhanced green photoluminescence and dispersion of ZnO quantum dots shelled by a silica shell”, J. Nanoparticle Res., 22, 1-13(2020).
  • A. Kirchon, J. Li, F. Xia, G.S. Day, B. Becker, W. Chen, H.-J. Sue, Y. Fang, H.-C. Zhou, "Modulating vs. Templating: The Fine Tuning of Hierarchally Porous PCN-250 Using Fatty Acids for Engineering Guest Adsorption", Angewandte Chemie Int. Ed., 58, 12425-12430(2019).
  • Q. Li, M. Li, H. Lin, C. Hu, P. Truong, T. Zhang, H.-J. Sue, Y. Pu, A.J. Ragauskas, and J.S. Yuan, “Non-Solvent Fractionation of Lignin Enhances Carbon Fiber Performance”, ChemSusChem, 12, 3249-3256(2019).
  • B. Wang, K.F. Arias, Z. Zhang, Y. Liu, Z. Jiang, H.-J. Sue, N. Currie-Gregg, S. Bouslog, Z.J. Pei, S. Wang, “3D printing of in-situ curing thermally insulated thermosets”, Manufact. Lett., 21, 1-6(2019).
  • M.M. Hossain, A.A. Kadam, C.-F. Lee, D.M. Fiscus, H.-J. Sue, “Numerical Modeling of Essential Work of Fracture on Ductile Polymeric Films”, Eng. Frac. Mech., 22, 210-220(2019).
  • R.P. Cuapio, J.A. Garcia, M.P. Castillo, A.A. Plaza, C.B. Avendaño, H.J. Santiesteban, H.-J. Sue, “Controlled size and high stability SiO2@ ZnO QD’s with high green emission obtained by a simple colloidal route”, Beilstein Archives, 201932(2019).
  • T. Yuan, Y. Xu, C. Zhu, Z. Jiang, H.-J. Sue, L. Fang, and M. Olson, “Tunable Thermochromism of Multifunctional Charge Transfer-Based Supramolecular Materials Assembled in Water”, Chem. Mater., 29, 9937-9945(2017).
  • P. Chouwatat, T. Hirai, Y. Higaki, H.-J. Sue, and A. Takahara, “Aqueous Lubrication of Poly(etheretherketone) via Surface-initiated Polymerization of Electrolyte Monomers”, Polymer, 116, 549-555(2017).
  • L. Yi, S. Luo, J. Shen, S. Guo, and H.-J. Sue, “Bio-inspired Polylactide Based on the Multilayer Assembly of Shish-kebab Structure: A Strategy for Achieving Balanced Performances”, ACS Sustainable Chem. & Eng., 5, 3063-3073(2017).
  • K.A. Laux, H.-J. Sue, M.M. Hossain, and T. Bremner, “Influence of Wet Contact Conditions on the Multidirectional Fretting Behavior of Polyetheretherketone and Composites”, Polymer, 108, 462-475(2017).
  • K.A. Laux, A.J. Fulcrand, H.-J. Sue, T. Bremner and J.S.S. Wong, “The Influence of Surface Properties on Sliding Contact Temperature and Friction for Polyetheretherketone”, Polymer, 103, 397-404(2016).
  • Chunxia Zhao, Da He, Yuntao Li, Wenya Li, Peng Li, and H.‐J. Sue, “High‐performance proton exchange membranes for direct methanol fuel cells based on SPEEK/polybenzoxazine crosslinked structure”, RSC Advances, 5, 47284‐47293(2015).
  • Y. Zou, T. Yuan, H. Yao, D. Frazier, D. Stanton, H.‐J. Sue, and Lei Fang, “Scalable and Feasible Synthesis of Solution‐Processable Quinacridone Derivatives with Intact Hydrogen‐Bonds”, Organic Lett., 17, 3146‐ 3149(2015).
  • J. Zhu, J. Shen, S. Guo, and H.‐J. Sue, “Confined distribution of conductive particles in polyvinylidene fluoridebased multilayered dielectrics: Toward high permittivity and breakdown strength”, Carbon, 84, 355‐364(2015).
  • J. Pope, H.‐J. Sue, T. Bremner, and J. Blümel, “Multinuclear Solid‐State NMR Investigation of the Moisture Distribution in PEEK‐PBI and PEKK‐PBI Blends”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 132, 1804‐1816(2015).
  • L. Jin, J. Ball, T. Bremner, and H.‐J. Sue, “Crystallization Behavior and Morphological Characterization of PEEK”, Polymer, 55, 5255‐5265(2014).
  • J. Pope, H.‐J. Sue, T. Bremner, and J. Blümel, “High‐Temperature Steam‐Treatment of PBI, PEEK, and PEKK Polymers with H2O and D2O: A Solid‐State NMR Study”, Polymer, 55, 4577‐4585(2014).
  • N. Priyadarshani, C.W. Benzine, B. Cassidy, J. Suriboot, P. Liu, H.‐J. Sue, and D.E. Bergbreiter, “Polyolefin Soluble Polyisobutylene Oligomer‐Bound Metallophthalocyanine and Azo Dye Additives”, J. Polym. Sci.‐Polym. Chem., 52, 545‐551(2014).
  • J. Guenther, M. Wong, H.‐J. Sue, T. Bremner, and J. Blümel, “High‐Temperature Steam‐Treatment of PBI, PEKK, and a PEKK‐PBI Blend: A Solid‐State NMR and IR Spectroscopic Study”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 128, 4395‐ 4404(2013).
  • K.L. White, L. Jin, N. Ferrer, T. Bremner, and H.‐J. Sue, “Rheological and thermal behaviors of commercial poly(aryletherketone)s”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 53, 651‐661(2013).
  • C. Gomes, M.E. Castell, E. Chimbombi, B. Hare, I. Liang, H.‐J. Sue, P. Sherman, P. Dunne, and A.O. Wright, “Quality of Olive‐oil Reformulated MRE Entree”, Food Sci. Tech., 45, 191‐197(2012).
  • E. Moghbelli, H.‐J. Sue, and S. Jain, “Stabilization and Control of Phase Morphology of PA/SAN Blends via Incorporation of Exfoliated Clay”, Polymer, 51, 4231‐4237(2010).
  • C. Gomes, M.E. Castell, E. Chimbombi, D. Sun, J. Liu, H.‐J. Sue, P. Sherman, P. Dunne, and A.O. Wright, “Effect of oxygen absorbing packaging on the shelf‐life of a liquid‐based component of military operational rations”, J. Food Sci., 74, E167‐E176(2009).