Masters titles

Masters Titles The lollowing titles of masters theses were selected from Masters Abstracts published quarterly by University Microfilms International. The full abstract may be found in the referenced issue of Masters Abstracts on the page given towards the end of each entry. The last entry (MAXXXXX) gives the identification code that may be used to order a copy of the full text when available from University Microfilms International. Copies of masters theses may be obtained by addressing your request to: University Microfilms International, 300 North Zeeb Road, PO Box 1764, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, USA; or by telephoning (toll-free) 800-521-3042 in the US. Masters thesis titles are published with the permission of University Microfilms International, publishers of Masters Abstracts (copyright© 1993 by University Microfilms International) and may not be reproduced without their prior permission.

R e f e r e n c e d V o l u m e : Masters Abstr. 31(3) (Fall 1993) Phenol-formaldehyde resin interaction with wood. R.A. Haupt. Mississippi State University. 1992. 82pp. p.1129.

Studies on the thermal decomposition of organic polysulphanes. C.O. Oriakhi. University of Calgary (Canada). 1991.89pp. p. 1243. MAMM75161

Blend characterization of poly(flhydroxybutyrate-co-fl-hydroxyvalerate) and poly(E-caprolactone). A.J. Schoenberg. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 140pp. p.1247.

Synthesis and evaluation of organosolv lignin-modified phenolic resins for bonding southern pine plywood. P.M. Tahir. Mississippi State University. 1989. 105pp. p.1130. MA1350497

Synthesis and characterization of hydrogen bonded interpolymer complexes. C.L. Aronson. Michigan State University. 1992. 96pp. p.1246.

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Properties of thermoplastic composites made with recycled cellulosic fillers. X. Wang. University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 146pp. p. l130.

The synthesis and photodegradation of styrene copolymers containing main chain or pendant carbonyl groups. D.C. Barter. Central Michigan University. 1993.260pp. p. 1246. MA1351500

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The use of osmotic excipients in the delivery of low dose peptide drugs from a non-degradable, elastomeric monolith system. B. Amsden. University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 112pp. p. 1224_ MAMM74007 Sorption rates and bandbroadening on a porous polymeric HPLC packing. L.M. Litwinson. University of Alberta (Canada). 1992. 233pp. p.1233.

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On the modelling of free-radical polymerization reactions: homopolymerization. M.E. Kuindersma. University of Waterloo (Canada). 1992. 287pp. p. 1246. MAMM75765 A study of polymers at solid surface by atomic force microscopy. O.M. Leung. University of Toronto (Canada). 1992. 129pp. p. 1246. MAMM74082

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Aspects of the emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization of styrene. G.T.D. Shouldice. University of Waterloo (Canada). 1992. 137pp. p.1247. MAMM75835

Miscibility study of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)/poly(vinyl b u t y r a l ) blends. S.A. Yusuf. McGill University (Canada). 1991. 90pp. p.1247. MAMM74534

Effects of porosity and fiber volume fraction on the elastic and ultrasonic properties of fiber-reinforced composite materials. D.A. Ladnier. Mississippi State University. 1992. 123pp. p.1251. MA 1351155

Effects of the imbedded optical fibre sensors on the fracture toughness of composite materials. B. Blagojevic. University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 90pp. p. 1280. MAMM74302

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Microencapsulation of DNA within cross-linked chitosan membranes. T. Alexakis. McGill University (Canada). 1992.74pp. p. 1289. MAMM74661

A dynamic optimization package and the application of an end-point collocation method to batch polymer reactors. D. Tieu. University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 224pp. p.1299.

A man-machine interface for PC-controlled injection moulding. H.B. Fusser. McGill University (Canada). 1991. 135pp. p.1370. MAMM74527

An on-line measurement of residence time distribution in a twin-screw extruder. T_ Chen. McGill University (Canada)_ 1992. 109pp. p.1292.

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Properties of PC/SAN blends. C.-P. Hung. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 101pp. p. 1370.

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Phase partitioning of proteins in aqueous two phase polymer systems in presence of salts. A. Gupta. University of Calgary (Canada). 1991. l l9pp. p. 1293. MAMM75241 Equilibrium compositions in twophase partition. I.V.H. Guti~rrez. McGill University (Canada). 1992. 128pp. p. 1293. MAMM74563 Semisynthetic and synthetic watersoluble polymers. C. Hern~indez_ University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992_ 234pp. p.1293. MA1351095 Analysis of the pullout of single fibers from low-density polyethylene. J.-X. Li. University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 110pp. p.1295. MAMM74057 Polyethylene modified asphalt. F.C. Mertens_ University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 123pp. p.1296. MAMM74104

Kinetics and thermal characterization of a polyester bulk molding compound. V.D. Naik. University of Massachusetts-Lowell_ 1992. 155pp. p.1296. MA1351105

Ablation of polyimide, PMMA, and teflon with v a c u u m u l t r a v i o l e t excimer lasers. B. Chen. University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 82pp. p.1317. MAMM74361

Schottky, MIS and heterojunction diodes using conducting polymer as the semiconductor. C.-S. Kuo, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 115pp. p.1325. MAI351100 A study of the effects of polyacrylates on water retention and binder migration tendencies of coatings. W . Charoenkitsupat. Western Michigan University. 1992. 131pp. p.1348.

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Design and evaluation of a slit die rheo m e t e r to study wall slip. M.L. Sentmanat. McGill University (Canada). 1992. 117pp. p.1298. MAMM74705 B r a n c h i n g and cross-linking of polypropylene by reactive processing. R. Thitiratsakul_ University of Toronto (Canada). 1991. 149pp. p.1299_

Effect of polyvinyl acetate on the crystalline behavior of poly(flhydroxybutyrate). S.M. Kulkarni. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 88pp. p.1371. MA1351099 Tensile properties of nylon 6 film. J.P. Lane. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 122pp. p.1371. MAI351101

Performance of a transverse flow semi-permeable hollow fiber membrane aerator. S_R. Boyce. University of Nevada, Reno. 1992_ 110pp. p.1366.

Reclamation of automotive carpet scrap. X. Lee. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 98pp. p_1371. MA1350512

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Development of an expert system for optimum gate design. S.K. Agrawal. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 137pp. p.1369. MA1351086 An evaluation of the properties of recovered polycarbonate from mechanically recycled compact discs. K_A. Boudreau. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 94pp. p. 1370.

Electrically conducting ionic polyacetylenes. M.S. Chetan. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992, 109pp. p. 1370. MA 1351091 Investigations on blends of high density polyethylene and isobutylene--isoprene copolymers with special emphasis on the uniaxial tensile deformation behavior. R.K. Datta. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 174pp. p. 1370. MA 1351092

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Recycling of thermoset polyurethane flexible foam to an elastomer. O. James. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992.96pp. p.1370_ MA1351097

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Dynamic mechanical analysis of polyphosphazenes. R. Selvaraj. University of Louisville. 1992. 88pp. p.1298.

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Improving the properties of recycled automotive carpet scrap. X. Li_ University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 97pp. p. 1371. MAI351103 Stress relaxation behaviour of oriented polypropylene. A. Parekh_ University of Toronto (Canada). 1992. 109pp. p. 137 l_ MAMM74183 Filtered extrusion of plastics waste. H.N. Patel. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 122pp. p_1371_ MA 1350520

Environmental audit of disposing of plastics materials and products. P.J. Porcaro. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 170pp, p.1371. MA1351106

Performance characteristics of the Dray non-return valve using SPC/ SQC in injection molding. J.N. Sanghvi. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 131pp. p.1372. MA1351108

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Investigation of various polymers for insert molding of electrical circuits in hybrid housings. M.M. Schmid. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 166pp. p.1372. MA1351109 Controlled degradation of polypropylene by reactive extrusion. V. Sirani. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992.62pp. p.1372. MA1351112 On the use of instrumented plungers for capillary rheometers. R. Sunderrajan. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 105pp. p.1372. MA 1350531

Polymer blends of bacterial polyester with corn starch, and polyvinyl alcohol. S.T. Tanna. University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 1992. 127pp. p.1372_ MA/350533

Influence of chemical blowing agents on structural foam molding time. S.P. Vasa. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 108pp. p.1372. MA1351117

Solid plasticizers and impact modifiers in rigid polyvinyl chloride. K.C. Vellanki. University of MassachusettsLowell. 1992. 86pp. p.1373. MA1351118

Interphasial shear strength and matrix shear strength in carbon epoxies. Z.N. Wang_ University of Toronto (Canada). 1992. 116pp. p.1373. MAMM74184

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