US, UK, and Canadian dissertations

Dissertation Titles US, UK, AND CANADIAN DISSERTATIONS The following dissertation titles were selected from Dissertation Abstracts International, Section B (The Sciences and Engineering). The full abstract may be found in the referenced issue of Section B on the page (XXX-B) indicated near the end of each dissertation entry. The last entry (DAXXXXXXX , DANNXXXXX, or BRDXXXX) gives the identification code that may be used to order a copy of the full text when available from University Microfilms International. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by addressing your request to: University Microfilms International, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48 106, USA; or by telephoning (toll-free) 800-521-3042 in the US. Dissertation titles arepublished with the permission of the University Microfilms International, publishers of Dissertation Abstracts International (copyright 01997 by University Microfilms International), and may not be reproduced without their prior permission.

Referenced Volume: Diss. Abst. B%(4) (October 1997) The biological significance of fungal enzymes that degrade polycaprolactone. C.A. Murphy. The University of

Connecticut.

1997. 98pp.

1674-B.

Reactions at thin-film electrodes: polymer-based and semiconductorbased systems. S.G. Yan. Northwestern

Thermodynamic properties of semiflexible lattice models for muticomponent polymer blends. K. W.

University.

Foreman. The University of Chicago. 1997.264~~. 1905-B. DA9729808

1997. 201~~.

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Magnetization-transfer NMR analysis of aqueous poly(viny1 alcohol) gels: effect of hydrolysis and storage temperature on network formation. L.E.

Polymer-supported combinatorial chemistry: small organic compound library synthesis and detection. L.A.

Stephans. Lehigh University. 135~~. 1855-B. DA9730312

1997.

Ahlberg Randall. University of California, Davis. 1997. 192pp. 1880-B.

New Jersey Institute of Technology. 1997.161~~. 1856-B. DA9730393

Studies of cationic processes in carbon dioxide. M.R. Clark. The University of

North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 1997. 217~~. 1881-B. DA9730503

Synthesis and characterization of polymer matrix nanocomposites and their components. S.D. Burnside.

Comportement de phase des Clectrolytes g base de poly(oxypropylbne) et de poly(6thyKnehnhre). C. Vachon. University of Montreal,

Cornell University. 1997. 182~~. 1873B. DA9727892

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Solid state chemistry of metal coordination polymers. T.H. Cho. Brandeis

University.

1997. 243~~.

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Polytechnic University. 1905-B. DA9729115

1996. 257~~.

Block copolymers: self-assembly in two dimensions. N. Koneripalli. Univer-

DA9728630

Sampling and analysis of trace level volatile organic compounds from air via membrane permeation. N. Zhu.

Amperometric biosensors based on redox polymers as mediators. T. Kaku.

Canada. In French. 1996.189pp. 1903-B.

Part I. Optical measurement of polyethylene spherulite growth rates in three growth regimes. Part II. Influence of matrix properties on the single fiber fragmentation technique. J.P.

Armistead. The Johns Hopkins University. 1997. 197pp. 1904-B. DA9730657

sity of Minnesota. 1997.22Opp. 1905-B. DA9728965 Poly(4-vinyl phenol)-poly(methylmethacrylate) blends: hydrogen bond and orientation characterization. D.

Li. Universitt? Laval, Canada. 1996. 213~~. 1905-B. DANN14221 Changes in the macromolecular structure of a Type I kerogen (Uinta Basin) during maturation. S. Li. Lehigh Uni-

versity.

1997.

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DA9730306 Emulsion polymerixatlons of styrene and N-butyl acrylate in an automated reaction calorimeter. E. ijzdeger.

Lehigh University. 1997. 3OOpp. 1906B . DA9730308

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Atropisomerism and cyclodextrin complexation related to the properties of a polyelectrolyte in water solution. G. Schultz. Polytechnic University.

Failure of fibrous composites: elastic and time-dependent stress analyses, Monte Carlo simulation, and probability modeling. I.J. Beyerlein. Cornell

1997.148~~. 1906-B. DA9729116

University. DA9727887

The use of photoactive precursors of amines in the design of novel lightsensitive functional polymer systems and resists. E.J. Urankar. Cornell Uni-

versity. 1997. DA9727885

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Dynamic surface tension of surfactant and surfactant/polymer mixed solutions. N. Wu. Lehigh University. 1997. 134~~. 1907-B. DA9730313 Spectroscopic investigation of cure reaction in a biiphenol-A dicyanate ester thermosetting resin. Y.E. Xu. The Uni-

versity of Connecticut. 1907-B. DA9730902

1997. 146~~.

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Computer simulations of polymers and tethered membranes. S.J. Barsky.

Simon Fraser University, Canada. 1996. 124~~. 1946-B. DANN16786 Development and application of variable angle internal reflection Raman spectroscopy for vibrationally specific depth-profiling of polymer thin films.

N.H. Fontaine. Colorado Mines. 1997. lp. 1951-B

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Investigation of the third-order nonlinear optical response of composite materials. R.J. Gehr. The University of

Rochester. DA9728442

1997.

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Fundamental investigations of sibme adhesion promoters on metal surfaces. S. Mishra. The University of Alabama in

240~~.

Huntsville. DA9729016

1963-B. A viscoelastic-damage constitutive model for a class of advanced compctsite material systems. P.I. Rodriguez.

Active fiber composites for structural actuation. A.A. Bent. Massachusetts In-

The University of Mississippi. 1997. 270~~. 2072-B. DA9729789

stitute of Technology. 1997. lp. 1987-B Prediction of moduli and strength of woven carbon-carbon composites using object-oriented finite element analysis. C.D. Chapman. Texas A&M

University. 1997. 169pp. DA97291 71

1997. 177~~. 2071-B.

Shear strength of geomembrane-cohesionless soil interface system. Y. Zhou.

University of Pittsburgh. 1996. 305~~. 2100-B. DA9728704

1987-B. Polyurethane membranes for surgical gown applications. P.O. Ukpabi.

Durability of polymeric composites after elevated temperature aging. E.L.

Cornell University. 1997.98pp. 2104-B. DA9727883

Poole. University of Washington. 1997. 165~~. 1989-B. DA9730065

Modified cubic lattice model, diamond lattice model and study of loop entanglement of semicrystalline polyethylene. Z.-H. Duan. The Florida State

1997.

J.P. Fellner. The University of Dayton. 1997.94pp. 2068-B. DA9730410

1962-B.

A simplified approach to determining ‘effective’ elastic mechanical properties of fiber-polymer composite systems. S.S. Daggett. Wichita State Uni-

versity. 1997. DA9730250

Gel phase transition and molecular recognition. C. Wang. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1997. lp. 1907B

University. DA9729698

1997. 284~~.

Transient heat and mass transfer modeling aspects of rechargeable lithium/polymer electrolyte batteries.

Polymeric controlled delivery of cytokines for cancer immunotherapy.

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Z. Zhao. The Johns Hopkins University. 1997.29Opp. 2002-B. DA9730816 A study of non-linear viscoelastic diffusion in polystyrene-solvent system.

S.-J. Huang. ColumbiaUniversity. 1997. 135~~. 2007-B. DA9728221 Microlayer morphology via polymer melt processing. L. Levitt. University of

Minnesota. DA9728967

1997. 179pp. 2010-B.

Radiation-induced structurelproperty changes in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene: implications for total hip replacements. P.

Venugopalan. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1997. lp. 2014-B

1952-B.

UV laser and electron beam interactions with wide band-gap materials. J.-

Systems design of case hardened poly mers for gears. R.M. D-Oyen. Northwestern University. 1997.232~~. 2067B. DA9731240

J. Shin. Washington State University. 1996.193pp. 1955-B. DA9731122

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WORLDWIDE DISSERTATIONS Titles of European abstracts selected from Section C (Worldwide) of Dissertation Abstracts International are published quarterly in Polymer Contents. These can be identified by the original abstract identification number (xx/xxxxxc) which appears at the end of each entry. This identification number may be used to locate the full abstract of the dissertation in the referenced issue of Dissertation Abstracts. In some cases, copies of the full dissertation may be ordered from University Microfilms International by referring to the order number appearing at the end of the entry. In many cases, reference copies may beavailable from other than the degree granting institution. For these locations as well as for other information on availability, the reader should consult the original abstract. -

Referenced Volume: Diss. Abstr. C%(3) (1997) Exposure to gaseous and materialbound formaldehyde in the wood and textile industries. E.T. Priha. Kuopion

The application of vibrational spectroscopy to topical problems in qualitativeandmorphologicalanalysis. P.A.

Yliopisto, Finland. 1996.82~~. 5813577~

Bentley. University of Southampton, UK. 1995.5813672~

Formulation and delivery of protein drugs. H.Y. Gao. Queen’s University of

Belfast, NorthernIreland. 1996.5813626~ Studies on continuous multipurpose melt technology and porous cellulose matrices: two new concepts withapplications to solid oral dosage forms.

T.C.O. Gren. Uppsala Universitet, Sweden. 1996.59~~. 5813628~

Polymer effects on microemulsions and lamellar phases. H. Bagger-Jorgensen.

Universitet, Sweden. 1996. 43pp. 581 3674~

LundsUniversitet, Sweden. 1997.198~~. 5813795c

Preparation, characterization and catalytic properties of polymer-stabilied highly dispersed rhodium. G.W.

Water expandable polystyrene (WEPS). J.J. Crevecoeur. Technische

Polymeric nanoparticles as immunopotentiating antigen delivery systems.

erlands. 1997.

E.S. Rodgers. Queen’s University of Belfast,NorthemIreland. 1996.5813635~

Flocculation with polyelectrolytes in latex and microbial systems. L.B.

Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. 1996.58/3637c The neurotoxicity

of acrylamide.

T. Child. Aston University, UK. 1997. 581 3666~

Universidad de Valladolid, Spain. In Spanish. 1994. 193~~. 5813794~

Applications of fused silica and polypropylene columns in capillary electrophoresis. A. Fridstriim. Uppsala

Neth-

Polymeric nanoparticles as mucosal vaccinede1iverysystems.M.J. Shephard.

Study of the utiIixation of mineral ffflers from “hrebla de Lillo” &e&t, Spain) on the composite polypropylene-talc). M. Alonso Rodrigo.

Eriksson. Lunds Universitet, Sweden. 1997.18Opp. 58/3777c Ethyl(hydroxylethyl)cellulose and some model uncharged polymers: a calorimetric study of their interaction with surfactants in aqueous solution. G. Wang. Lunds Universitet, Sweden.

1997.5813792~

Characterization of nanofiltration membranes. J.M.M. Pee&s. Universiteit

UniversiteitEindhoven,TheNetberlands. 1997.5813796c Synthesis and properties of interpenetrating polymer networks. F.E. Du Prez. Rijksuniversiteit te Gent, Belgium.

In Dutch. 1996. 164~~. 58/3797c Novel nematic and chiral nematic liquid crystalline materials for use in applications. M.J. Goulding. University of

Southampton, UK. 1995.58/3798c Study of electrically conducting polymer bland composites filled with carbon black. F. Gubbels. Universite de

1’Etat &Liege, Belgium. In French. 1995. 176~~. 5813799~

Twente, The Netherlands. 1997. 16Opp. 5813668~

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Heterogeneous film-forming latexes: preparation; morphology; mechanical properties. O.J. Karlsson. Lunds Universitet, Sweden. 1997. 163~~. 581 3800~

Thermodynamic studies of macromolecular models. 0. Sommelius. Lunds Universitet, Sweden. 1997. 15pp. 581 3906c

Technological realization of polymeric waveguide structures and integration with III-V components and optical fibres. P.M. De Dobbelaere. Rijksuniversiteit te Gent, Belgium. In Dutch. 1995.58/4086c

Evaluation of a constitutive model for solid polymeric materials: model selection and parameter quantification. XLPE cable insulation subjected to P.H.M. Timmermans. Technische HVDC stress: space charge, conducUniversiteitEindhoven,TheNetherlands. tion and breakdown strength. B. 1997. 124~~. 58l3949c Sanden. Universitetet i Trondheim, Norway. 1996. 108~~. 58/4121c Evaluation of static and dynamic prop erties of polymethyl methacrylate bone Polymer-modified cement: hydration, Poly-vinyl-ether-containing cements and their effects on implant microstructure and diiusion propermultipolymerarchitectures. S. Lievens. fixation. N.J. Dunne. Queen’s Univer- ties. S. Zeng. AstonUniversity,UK. 1997. Rijksuniversiteit te Gent, Belgium. In sity of Belfast, Northern Ireland. 1996. 5814180~ Dutch. 1996. 175~~. 58/3802c 3 15pp. 5814002~ The development of design procedures HydroxyapatiteJpolymer composites Degradable osteosynthesis system for for rotationally moulded products. J.M. for bone replacement. Q. Liu. maxillofacial surgery made from Butterfield. Queen’s University of Universiteit Twente, The Netherlands. polylactic acids: a contribution of raw Belfast, Northern Ireland. 1996. 269pp. materials and process development. K. 5814255~ 1997.16Opp. 58/3803c Ruffieux. EidgenGssische Technische Polymer grafting onto conductive sub- Hochschule Zi.irich, Switzerland. In Ger- Extrusion and thermoforming of strates by electropolymerization. M. man. 1997.58/4009c polypropylenes. N.J. Macauley. Queen’s Mertens. Universite de 1’Etat B Libge, University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belgium. In French. 1995. 334~~. 58/ Functionalization of polymeric surfaces 1996.296pp. 5814256~ by oxidative gas plasma treatments. 3804~ G.A.J. Takens. Universiteit Twente, The Structural analysis of polyethylene Physicochemical study of the interac- Netherlands. 1997.213~~. 58/4OlOc teraphthalate and 6,bpolyamide reintion between ionic polymers and forced with glass fibre by the use of Paphospholipidic bilayers.1. PorcariBoix. Microbial extraction of chitin from FTIR and DSC. L. Quintanilla Sierra. UniversitatdeVal&ncia,Spain.In Catalan. prawn shell waste. R.O. Bustos Cerda. Universidad de Valladolid, Spain. In 1996.24Opp. 58/3805c Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Spanish. 1993. 158~~. 5814257~ Ireland. 1996. 197pp. 58/4017c Ring-opening polymerization of lacDevelopment of a novel method for tones by yttrium alkoxides. W.M. Anionic graft copolymers with evaluation of interfacial tension beStevels. Universiteit Twente, The Neth- poly(ethylene oxide) side-chains: syn- tween polymer melts. T.M. Rundqvist. thesis, solution properties, and ion con- LundsUniversitet, Sweden. 1997.116~~. erlands. 1997. 109pp. 58/3806c duction. H.E. D&and. LundsUniversitet, 5814258~ Synthesis and magnetic properties of Sweden. 1997.58/4019c aromatic polydiacetylene with nitronyl nitroxide or piperidin-N-oxide as a Efficient integration schemes for the stable radical group. P.M. Swoboda. simulation of polymer dynami_cs. M. Technische Universitaet Graz, Austria. Melchior. Eidgeniissische Technische Hochschule Ziirich, Switzerland. 1997. In German. 1997.202~~. 58/3807c 5814032~ Study of the efficiency of chemical systems to initiate the curing of unsatur- Removal of trace organic contaminants ated polyester resins. J. Xavier Ramis. from water by pervaporation. E.E.B. Universitat Polidcnica de Catalunya, Meuleman. Universiteit Twente, The Spain.InSpanish. 1994.338~~. 58/3808c Netherlands. 1997. 14Opp.58/4033c New radio-opaque polymeric biomaterials: synthesis, characterization and biomedical applications of iodine-containing methacrylate polymers. M.A.B. Kruft. Technische UniversiteitEindhoven, TheNetherlands. 1997.58/38Olc

Study of the &axial deformation of polymers by rhea-optical Raman spectroscopy. J.C. Rodriguez Cabello. Universidad de Valladolid, Spain. In Spanish. 1994. 193pp. 5813884~ POLYMER

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