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Alan J. Lesser
Researcher at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Publications - 122
Citations - 3182
Alan J. Lesser is an academic researcher from University of Massachusetts Amherst. The author has contributed to research in topics: Yield (engineering) & Epoxy. The author has an hindex of 26, co-authored 117 publications receiving 2968 citations.
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Revealing the Combined Nanoconfinement Effect by Soft and Stiff Inclusions in PMMA/Silica CO 2 Blown Foams
TL;DR: In this article , the importance of nanoparticle spatial arrangement on the nucleation, morphology, and properties of nanocomposite foams is discussed, with special regard to the combined nanoconfinement by soft and stiff inclusions.
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Intercalated polymer nanocomposites prepared in supercritical carbon dioxide.
TL;DR: In this paper, an alternative route to prepare polymer-clay nanocomposites using supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) is described, and the effect of scCO2 on the intercalation process is analyzed for a variety of polymer systems both with modified and unmodified clays.
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Combining Mechanical Fortification and Ultralow Flammability in Epoxy Networks
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Influence of interchain forces and supermolecular structure on the drawing behavior of nylon 66 fibers in the presence of supercritical carbon dioxide
Xianbo Hu,Alan J. Lesser +1 more
TL;DR: The drawing behavior and mechanical properties of as-spun and highly oriented nylon 66 fibers drawn in supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) were investigated in this paper, where conditions including different temperatures, CO2 pressures, and plasticizers with different polarity were systematically studied.
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Evaluation of short term-high intensity thermal degradation of graphite fiber reinforced laminates via ultrasonic spectroscopy
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report the results of a study to assess the utility of ultrasonic spectroscopy as a means of assessing the residual physical and mechanical characteristics of polymer matrix composite (PMC) exposed to excessive thermal loads.