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Search Publications by: Robert Ivancic (Fed)

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Predicting the toughness of compatibilized polymer blends

June 19, 2024

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Robert Ivancic, Debra Audus

Polymer blends can yield superior materials by merging the unique properties of their components. However, these mixtures often phase separate, leading to brittleness. While compatibilizers can toughen these blends, their vast design space makes

Structure-Dilute Solution Property Relationships of Comblike Macromolecules in a Good Solvent

January 19, 2022

Author(s)

Robert Ivancic, Sara Orski, Debra Audus

The structural characterization of branched polymers still poses experimental challenges despite their technological potential. This lack of clarity is egregious in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), a common industrial plastic. Here, we design a