Publications

Researchers find nearly 500% increase in surface area compared to unmodified CNF

Researchers from the University of Maine, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have published a journal article titled, “Polymer-Grafted Cellulose Nanofibrils with Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility for Stronger Poly(lactic acid) Composites” in Applied Polymer Materials on their work developing polymer-grafted cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) for stronger poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites. This research, which is a […]

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Unlocking the Potential of Hydrophobic Cellulose Nanofibrils: Enhancing Composite Reinforcement and Drying Behavior

An article by ASCC researchers Megan Driscoll, Peter Kelly, and William Gramlich was published in Langmuir. Titled “Impact of Aqueous Grafting of Polystyrene through Methacrylate-Modified Cellulose Nanofibrils on Emulsion Stabilization and Drying Behavior”, this research explores how the hydrophobic modification of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) releases the capability for composite reinforcement including CNFs without energy-demanding spray […]

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Five articles authored by ASCC researchers were published in April!

ASCC researchers published in Structures ASCC researchers Andrew Schanck, Jon Pinkham, Dr. Keith Berube and Dr. Bill Davids recently published a paper in Structures.  The article, “Assessment of web shear stresses and shear capacity of FRP composite tub girders for highway bridges,” aims to characterize the shear strength, buckling resistance, and distribution of live load shears in fiber-reinforced polymer composite tub girder […]

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ASCC’s Amrit Verma published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Orono, Maine – An article led by ASCC researcher and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Amrit Verma was published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, a notable wind energy journal with an Impact Factor (IF) of 16.79, titled “A review of impact loads on composite wind turbine blades: Impact threats and classification”. The researchers […]

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Article by Gallant published in Geo-Congress

Orono, Maine —  An article by ASCC researcher Dr. Aaron Gallant was recently published in the journal Geo-Congress. The paper, “A p-y Q-z Method for Analyzing Helical Piles under Lateral Loading” was co-authored with researchers from Geosyntec Consultants and the University of Antioquia in Colombia. Helical piles are often used for underground construction to hold […]

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ASCC researchers published in Structures

Orono, Maine —  ASCC researchers Andrew Schanck, Jon Pinkham, Dr. Keith Berube and Dr. Bill Davids recently published a paper in Structures.  The article, “Assessment of web shear stresses and shear capacity of FRP composite tub girders for highway bridges,” aims to characterize the shear strength, buckling resistance, and distribution of live load shears in […]

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Review paper by ASCC researchers published in Polymers

Orono, Maine — A review paper by several ASCC researchers was recently published in Polymers. ASCC authors include Dr. Mehmet Özgür Seydibeyoğlu, Dr. Yousoo Han, Dr. Lu Wang, Dr. Elif Alyamaç Seydibeyoğlu, Dr. Siamak Shams Es-haghi, Dr. Sunil Bhandari, and Dr. Douglas Gardner. Additional authors include researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.  The paper, “Review […]

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Two articles authored by ASCC researchers were published in March!

Article by Kimball published for the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference An article authored by ASCC researcher Dr. Richard Kimball was published in preparation for the 33rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference. The paper focuses on the development and validation of a control system to counteract the effects of wave-induced forces and movements […]

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