College of Forestry

John Simonsen

Publications

Jeremiah Kelley, John Simonsen, and Jie Ding. 2012. Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDFHFP) Nanocomposites Incorporating Cellulose Nanocrystals with Potential Applications in Lithium Ion Batteries. J. Appl. Poly. Sci. DOI:10.1002/app.37790

Pakzad, Anahita; Simonsen, John**; Heiden, Patricia; Shahbazian-Yassar, Reza. 2012. Observation of Size-Scale Effects on the Nanomechanical Properties of Cellulose I Nanocrystals. Journal of Materials Research, 27(3), 528-536.

Pakzad, A., Simonsen, J.**, Yassar, R.S. 2012. Gradient of nanomechanical properties in the interphase of cellulose nanocrystal composites. Composites Science and Technology, 72(2), 314 – 319.

Robert Moon, R. Ashlie Martini, John Nairn, John Simonsen**, Jeff Youngblood, 2011. Cellulose Nanomaterials Review: Structure, Properties and Nanocomposites. Chemical Society Reviews, 40, 3941–3994.

Jiang, Yan; Simonsen, John**; Zhao, Yanyun. 2011. Compression-molded biocomposite boards from red and white wine grape pomaces. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 119(5), 2834-2846

Eichorn, S.J., A. Dufresne, M. Aranguren, N.E. Marcovich, J.R. Capadona, S.J. Rowan, C. Weder, W. Thielemans, M. Roman, S. Renneckar, W. Gindl, S. Veigel, H. Yano, K. Abe, M. Nogi, A.N. Nakagaito, A. Mangalam, J. Simonsen, A.S. Benight, A. Bismarck, L.A. Berglund, T. Peijs. (2010) Review: Current International Research into Cellulose Nanofibres and Nanocomposites. Journal of Materials Science, 45(1) 1.

Mangalam, A., J. Simonsen and A.S. Benight. 2009. Cellulose/DNA Hybrid Nanomaterials. Biomacromolecules 10 (3), 497-504

Paralikar, S., J. Simonsen and J. Lombardi. 2008. Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Cellulose Nanocrystal Barrier Films. J. Membrane Sci. 320 (2008) 248–258

Park, S-I., Y. Jiang, Y. Zhao, J. Simonsen. (in press) Feasibility of Creating Compression-Molded Biocomposite Boards from Berry Fruit Pomaces. J. Appl. Poly. Sci

Morrell, J.J., H. Chen and J. Simonsen (2008). Pentachlorophenol Migration from Treated Wood Exposed over Aquatic Ecosystems. Holzforschung 62: 608-612.

Noorani, S., J. Simonsen and S. Atre 2007. Nano-enabled Microtechnology: Polysulfone Nanocomposites Incorporating Cellulose Nanocrystals. Cellulose, 14:577-584

Palaniyandi, V. and J. Simonsen. 2007. Efffect of Compatibilizers on the Crystallization Kinetics of Cellulose-filled High Density Polyethylene. Composite Interfaces. 14(1):73-83.

Saputra, H. A., J. Simonsen, and K. Li. 2006. Effects of Compatibilizers on the Flexural Properties of Grass Straw Polyethylene Composites. J. Biobased Mat. Bioenergy: 1:1-6.

Zhang, C., K. Li, and J. Simonsen. 2006. Terminally Functionalized Polyethylenes as Compatibilizers for Wood-Polyethylene Composites. Polym. Engr. Sci. 46(1):108-113.

Noorani, S., J. Simonsen and S. Atre. 2006. Polysulfone Nanocomposites. In Cellulose Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization and Properties, ACS Symposium Series No. 938, K. Oksman, M. Sain, eds. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C.

Geng, Y., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2006. Further Investigation of Polyaminoamide-Epichlorohydrin/stearic Anhydride Compatibilizer System for Wood-Polyethylene Composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 99:712-718.

Choi, Y-J., J. Simonsen. (2006). Carboxymethylcellulose Nanocomposites. Proceedings of the Society for the Advancement of material and Process Engienering (SAMPE) Fall Technical Conference (37th ISTC), Seattle, WA, October 31-November 3, 2005.

Choi, Y. and J. Simonsen. 2006. Cellulose Nanocrystal-filled Carboxymethyl Cellulose Nanocomposites, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 6(3):633-639.

Geng, Y., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2005. A Commercially Viable Compatiblizer System for Wood-Polyethylene Composites. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 19(15):1363-1373.

Zhang, C., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2005. Terminally Functionalized Polyethylenes as Compatibilizers for Wood-Polyethylene Composites. Polymer Engineering and Science, published online 6 December, 2005; www.interscience.wiley.com DOI 10.1002/pen.20443.

Rogers, J. and J. Simonsen. 2005. Interfacial Shear Strength of Wood-Plastic Composites: A New Pullout Method Using Wooden Dowels. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 19(11):975-985.

Geng, Y., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2005. A Combination of Poly(diphenylmethane diisocyanate) and Stearic Anhydride as a Novel Compatibilizer for Wood-Polyethylene Composites. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 19(11):987-1001.

Kang, S.M., J.J. Morrell, J. Simonsen, and S. Lebow. 2005. Creosote Movement from Treated Wood Immersed in Fresh Water. Forest Products Journal.

Saputra, H., J. Simonsen and K. Li. 2004. Effect of Extractives on the Flexural Properties of Wood/Plastic Composites. Composite Interfaces (11(7):515-524.

Zhang, C., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2004. Improvement of Interfacial Adhesion Between Wood and Polypropylene in Wood-Polypropylene Composites. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18(4):1603-1612.

Geng, Y., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2004. Effects of a New Compatibilizer System on the Flexural Properties of Wood-Polyethylene Composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 91:3667-3672.

Li, X., K. Li, J. Simonsen and Y. Geng. Application of Ionic Liquids as Anti-static Agents Holzforschung. 58(3):280-285.

Li, K., X. Geng, J. Simonsen and J. Karchesy. Novel Wood Adhesives from Condensed Tannins and Polyethyleneimine. Intl. J. of Adhesion and Adhesives. 24:327-333.

Simonsen, J., C.M. Freitag, A. Silva and J.J. Morrell. 2004. Wood/plastic Ratio: Effect on Performance of Borate Biocides Against a Brown Rot Fungus. Holzforschung 58:205-208.

Zhang, C., K. Li and J. Simonsen. 2002. A Novel Wood-Binding Domain of a Wood-Plastic Coupling Agent: Development and Characterization. J. Appl. Poly. Sci. 79(3):418-425.

Xu, B., J. Simonsen, and W.E. Rochefort. 2001. Creep Resistance of Wood-Filled Polystyrene/High-Density Polyethylene Blends. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.79(3): 418-425

Rials, T.G., and J. Simonsen. 2000. Investigating Interphase Development in Wood-Polymer Composites by Inverse Gas Chromatography. Composite Interfaces, 7(2):81-92.

Xu, B., J. Simonsen, and W.E. Rochefort. 2000. Mechanical Properties and Creep Resistance in Polystyrene/Polyethylene Blends. J. of Applied Polymer Science. 76:1100-1108.

Giri, M., J. Simonsen, and W.E. Rochefort. 2000. Dispersion of Pulp Slurries Using Carboxymethylcellulose. Tappi Journal 83(10):58.

Liu, F.P., T.G. Rials, and J. Simonsen. 1998. The Relationship of Wood Surface Energy to Surface Composition. Langmuir, 14(2):536-541.

Simonsen, J., R. Jacobsen, and R. Rowell, 1998b. Properties of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers Containing Wood-Based Fillers. Forest Products Journal, 48(1):89-92.

Simonsen, J., R. Jacobsen, and R. Rowell. 1998a. Wood Fiber Reinforcement of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 68:1567-1573.

Simonsen, J. 1998. Lack of Dimensional Stability in Cross-linked Wood-Polymer Composites. Holzforschung, 52:102-104.

He, W., J. Simonsen, and J.J. Morrell, 1997. Investigation of bis-[1-(Dimethylamino)-2-Propanolato] Copper (II) as a Wood Preservative. Forest Products Journal, 47(11/12):69-74

He, W., J. Simonsen, H. Chen, and J.J. Morrell, 1997. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Selected Thermal-Boron Treatments in Eliminating Pests in Freshly Peeled Douglas-fir Logs. Forest Products Journal, 47(3):66-70.

Wang, T., J. Simonsen, and C.J. Biermann, 1997. A New Sizing Agent: Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer with Alum or Iron Mordants. Tappi Journal, 80(1): 277-282.

Simonsen, J., Z. Hong, and T.G. Rials, 1997. The Properties of the Wood-Polystyrene Interface Determined by Inverse Gas Chromatography. Wood and Fiber Science, 29(1): 75-84.

Simonsen, J. 1997. Efficiency of Reinforcing Materials in Filled Polymer Composites. Forest Products Journal, 47(1):74-81.

Wang, Y., J. Simonsen, C.P. Neto, J. Rocha and T.G. Rials, 1996. The Reaction of Boric Acid with Wood in a Polystyrene Matrix. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 62:501-508.

Simonsen, J., 1996. Utilizing Straw as a Filler in Thermoplastic Building Materials. Construction and Building Materials 10(6):435-440.

Simonsen, J. and T.G. Rials, 1996 Morphology and Properties of Wood-Fiber Reinforced Blends of Recycled Polystyrene and Polyethylene. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 9:292-302.

Wang, Y., J. Simonsen, C.P. Neto, J. Rocha and T.G. Rials. 1996. The Reaction of Boric-Acid with Wood in a Polystyrene Matrix. Journal of Applied Polymer Sci. 62:501-508.

Nair, H.U. and J. Simonsen, 1995. The Pressure Treatment of Wood with Sonic Waves. Forest Products Journal, 45(9):59-64.

Rowell, R.M., H. Spelter, R.A. Arola, P. Davis, T. Friberg, R.W. Hemingway, T. Rials, D. Luneke, R. Narayan, J. Simonsen, D. White, 1993. Opportunities for Composites From Recycled Wastewood-Based Resources: a Problem Analysis and Research Plan. Forest Products Journal, 43(1):55-63.