2019

1. Zhang Z X, Dai X R, Zou L, Wen S B, Sinha T K, Li H*. A Developed, eco-friendly, and flexible thermoplastic elastomeric foam from SEBS for footwear Application, EXPRESS Polymer Letters, 13(11) 948–958, 2019

2. Zhang Z X*, Dai X R, Luo P, Sinha T K, Li H*. Lightweight, Elastomeric, and Flame-Foams from Expanded Chlorinated Polymers, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,304, 1900145, 2019

3. Lang X H, Zhu T Y, Zou L, Prakashan K, Zhang Z X*. Fabrication and characterization of polypropylene aerogel material and aerogel coated hybrid materials for oil-water separation applications, Progress in Organic Coatings,137, 105370, 2019

4. Luo P, Wen S B, Prakashan K, Zhang Z X*, Sinha T K, Kim J K. Physico-Mechanical Properties of NBR/CPVC Blend Vulcanizates and Foams, Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, 25:182-188, 2019

5. Dai X R, Geng Y, Shao G, Luo Z, Zhang Z X*. Synthesis of Polystyrene-block-trans-1,4-polyisoprene-block-polystyrene Triblock Copolymer. Polymer Science, Series B, 2019, 61: 550-559.

2018

6. Zhang Z X , Zhang T , Wang D , Zhang X, Xin Z X, Prakashan K*. Physicomechanical, friction and abrasion properties of EVA/PU blend foams foamed by supercritical nitrogen, Polymer Engineering and Science, 58:673–682, 2018

7. Zhang Z X, Lang X H, Zhang X, Xin Z X, Prakashan K*. Microcellular foaming of chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber and its kaolin‐filled compounds with supercritical nitrogen. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2018, 135(1): 45656.

8. Wang D, Prakashan K, Xia L, Xin Z X, Zhang Z X. Foaming of trans‐polyisoprene using N2 as the blowing agent. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2018, 29(2): 716-725.

2017

9. Lang X H, Wang D, Prakashan K, Zhang X, Zhang Z X*. Microcellular Chlorinated Polyethylene (CM) Rubber foam by using N2 as blowing agent, Journal of Polymer Research, 24:175,2017

10. Zhang Z X, Zhang T, Zhang X, Xin Z X, Prakashan K*. Fabrication of a thin-layer PTFE coating exhibiting superhydrophobicity by supercritical CO2, Progress in Organic Coatings, 111: 322–326,2017

11. Zhang Z X, Zhao X, Sun B, Xin Z X, Prakashan K*. Synergistic effects of kaolin and talc in a bromobutyl rubber compound for syringe plunger application. Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, 2017, 49(1): 12-22.

12. Xia L*, Xian J Y, Geng J T, Xin Z X, Zhang Z X*. Facile fabrication of thermoplastic ternary copolymerized polyamide and maleated polyethylene shape memory blends. Polymer Testing, 2017, 63: 505-510.

2016

13. Zhang Z X, Zhang T, Zhang X, Xin Z X, Deng X, Prakashan K*. Mechanically stable Superhydrophobic Polymer Films by a Simple Hot Press Lamination and Peeling Process, RSC Advances, 6, 12530-12536, 2016

14. Zhang Z X, Zhao X P, Li Y N, Ma Z G, Xin Z X, Prakashan K*. Fabrication of a superhydrophobic LLDPE film by thermal lamination and peeling,Journal of Polymer Engineering,36(6): 635–640,2016

15. Ma Z G, Lang X H, Luo P, Xin Z X, Zhang Z X*. Microcellular foaming of biodegradable PLA/PPC composite using supercritical CO2. Materials Science Forum. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2016, 861: 247-252.

2014

16. Zhang Z X, Li Y N, Xia L, Ma Z G, Xin Z X*, Kim J K*. Fabrication of superhydrophobic film by microcellular plastic foaming method. Applied Physics A, 2014, 117: 755-759.

2013

17. Zhang Z X, Chen D L, Kwak K H, Xin Z X, Kim J K*. Effects of compatibilizers on the physico‐mechanical and foaming properties of polyproylene/wood‐fiber composites. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2013, 19(4): 250-257.

18. Xie Y X, Zong Z M, Sun G M, Wang G L, Wang F, Jiang C Y, Zhang Z X*, Wei X Y*. Mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties of (thermoplastic polyurethane)/(chlorinated polyethylene) blends. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2013, 19(3): 192-197.

19. Li L, Choi Y J, Boonkerd K, Zhang J, Gao L J, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Prediction of the chlorobutyl rubber/natural rubber blend properties using a genetic algorithm and artificial neural network[J]. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 2013, 86(2): 190-204.

20. Li L, Zhao S, Zhang J, Zhang Z X, Hu H Q, Xin Z X*, Kim J K*. TEMPO-mediated oxidation of microcrystalline cellulose: influence of temperature and oxidation procedure on yields of water-soluble products and crystal structures of water-insoluble residues. Fibers and Polymers, 2013, 14: 352-357.

2012

21. Pal K, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Bang D S, Kim J K.* Effects of Pristine and Metal MWCNTs on Crystalline Structure of PLA/ABS Blends: Morphology and Electrical Conductivity. Advanced Science Letters, 2012, 18(1): 114-120.

22. Zhang Z X, Gao C Y, Xin Z X, Kim J K*. Effects of extruder parameters and silica on physico-mechanical and foaming properties of PP/wood-fiber composites. Composites part B: engineering, 2012, 43(4): 2047-2057.

23. Zhang Z X, Zhang J, Lu B X, Xin Z X, Kang C K, Kim J K*. Effect of flame retardants on mechanical properties, flammability and foamability of PP/wood–fiber composites[J]. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2012, 43(2): 150-158.

24. Li L, Zhao S, Zhang Z X, Hu H Q*, Kim J K*. TEMPO-mediated oxidation of MCC at high temperature: Synthesis and characterization of high-hydrophilic polymer. Fibers and Polymers, 2012, 13: 1-7.

25. Zhang B S, Zhang Z X, Lv X F, Lu B X, Xin Z X*. Properties of chlorinated polyethylene rubber/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blend‐based foam. Polymer Engineering & Science, 2012, 52(1): 218-224.

2011

26. Zhang Z X, Fan J L, Pal K, Kim J K*, Xin Z X*. Influence of compatibilizers and processing temperature on microcellular injection‐molded polypropylene/(waste tire powder) composites. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2011, 17(4): 254-259.

27. Liu Y, Wang W Y, Zhang Z X, Deng T, Xin Z X*. Effects of Blend Ratio on Rheology, Morphology, Mechanical and Oil-Resistant Properties in Chlorinated Polyethylene Rubber and Copolyamide Blends. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 2011, 50(9): 1659-1672.

28. Zhang C, Liu L, Zhang Z X, Pal K*, Kim J K*. Effect of Silica and Silicone Oil on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Silicone Rubber. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 2011, 50(6): 1144-1153.

29. Zhang Z X, Li L, Xin Z X, Kim J K*. Fabrication of Fine-celled PP/Ground Tire Rubber Powder Composites Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. Cellular polymers, 2011, 30(3): 111-136.

30. Zhang Z X, Chen C H, Gao X W, Kim J K, Xin Z X*. A study on the compatibility and physical properties of chlorinated polyethylene rubber/nitrile rubber blends. Journal of applied polymer science, 2011, 120(2): 1180-1185.

31. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Study on Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) of Waste Polypropylene/Waste Ground Rubber Tire Powder. Journal of Macromolecular Science®, Part B: Physics, 2011, 50(4): 762-768.

2010

32. Zhang C, Zhang Z X, Pal K, Shin O G, Jo H C, Lee S H*, Kim J K*. Effect of Silanes on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Silicone Rubber/EPDM Blends. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 2010, 50(2): 291-299.

33. Pal K, Rajasekar R, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Pal S K, Das C K, Kim J K*. Effect of Filler and Urethane Rubber on NR/BR with Nanosilica: Morphology and Wear. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2010, 23(5): 717-739.

34. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Pal K, Xin Z X, Suh J, Kim J K*. Prediction of mechanical properties of waste polypropylene/waste ground rubber tire powder blends using artificial neural networks. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(8): 3624-3629.

35. Zhang B S, Lv X F, Zhang Z X, Liu Y, Kim J K, Xin Z X*. Effect of carbon black content on microcellular structure and physical properties of chlorinated polyethylene rubber foams[J]. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(6): 3106-3110.

36. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Xin Z X, Pal K, Kim J K*. Prediction of mechanical properties of polypropylene/waste ground rubber tire powder treated by bitumen composites via uniform design and artificial neural networks. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(4): 1900-1905.

37. Pal K*, Rajasekar R, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Pal S K, Das C K, Kim J K*. Influence of carbon blacks on butadiene rubber/high styrene rubber/natural rubber with nanosilica: morphology and wear. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(3): 1156-1164.

38. Pal K*, Rajasekar R, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Pal S K, Das C K, Kim J K*. Effect of fillers on natural rubber/high styrene rubber blends with nano silica: Morphology and wear. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(2): 677-686.

39. Xin Z X, Zhang Z X, Pal K, Byeon J U, Lee S H, Kim J K*. Study of microcellular injection-molded polypropylene/waste ground rubber tire powder blend. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(1): 589-593.

40. Pal K*, Rajasekar R, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Pal S K, Kim J K, Das C K. Effect of fillers and nitrile blended PVC on natural rubber/high styrene rubber with nanosilica blends: morphology and wear. Materials & Design, 2010, 31(1): 25-34.

2009

41. Kaushik Pal*, Rajasekar R, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Kim J K, Das C K. Effect of epoxidized natural rubber–organoclay nanocomposites on NR/high styrene rubber blends with fillers. Materials & Design, 2009, 30(10): 4035-4042.

42. Xin Z X, Zhang Z X, Pal K, Kang D J, Lee S H, Kim J K*. Effects of waste ground rubber tire powder (WGRT) and chemical blowing agent content on the cell morphology and physicomechanical properties of injection‐molded polypropylene/WGRT foams. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2009, 15(4): 275-280.

43. Xin Z X, Zhang Z X, Pal K, Lu B X, Deng X, Lee S H, Kim J K*. Effects of formulation and processing parameters on the morphology of extruded polypropylene‐(waste ground rubber tire powder) foams. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2009, 15(4): 266-274.

44. Xin Z X, Zhang Z X, Zhang B S, Pal K, Deng X, Lee S H, Kim J K*. Expanded waste ground rubber tire powder/polypropylene composites: Processing-structure relationships. Journal of composite materials, 2009, 43(24): 3003-3015.

45. Pal K*, Kang D J, Zhang Z X, Kim J K. Synergistic effects of zirconia-coated carbon nanotube on crystalline structure of polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposites: electrical properties and flame-retardant behavior. Langmuir, 2010, 26(5): 3609-3614.

46. Xin Z X, Zhang Z X, Pal K, Kim K J, Kang D J, Kim J K*, Bang D S. Microcellular structure of PP/waste rubber powder blends with supercritical CO2 by foam extrusion process. Journal of cellular plastics, 2009, 45(6): 499-514.

47. Kang D J, Xu D, Zhang Z X, Pal K*, Bang D S, Kim J K*. Well‐Controlled Microcellular Biodegradable PLA/Silk Composite Foams Using Supercritical CO2. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2009, 294(9): 620-624.

48. Lee S H*, Shanmugharaj A M, Sridhar V, Zhang Z X, Kim J K. Preparation and characterization of polypropylene and waste tire powder modified by allylamine blends. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2009, 20(7): 620-625.

49. Kang D J, Lee S H, Pal K, Park C Y, Zhang Z X, Bang D S, Kim J K. Preparation and characterization of grafted maleic anhydride onto polypropylene by reactive extrusion. Polymer (Korea), 2009, 33(4): 358-363.

50. Lee S H, Hwang S H, Kontopoulou M, Sridhar V, Zhang Z X, Xu D, Kim J K. The effect of physical treatments of waste rubber powder on the mechanical properties of the revulcanizate. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2009, 112(5): 3048-3056.

51. Zhang S L, Xin Z X, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Characterization of the properties of thermoplastic elastomers containing waste rubber tire powder. Waste Management, 2009, 29(5): 1480-1485.

52. Sridhar V, Zhang Z X, Xu D, Lee S H, Kim J K, Kang D J, Fly ash reinforced thermoplastic vulcanizates obtained from waste tire powder. Waste Management, 2009, 29(3): 1058-1066.

53. Lee S H*, Zhang Z X, Xu D, Chung D, Oh G J, Kim J K. Dynamic reaction involving surface modified waste ground rubber tire powder/polypropylene. Polymer Engineering & Science, 2009, 49(1): 168-176.

2008

54. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Kang D J, Bang D S, Kim J K*. Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) based on waste polypropylene and waste ground rubber tire powder. e-Polymers, 2008, 8(1): 160.

55. Zhang Z X, Zhang S L, Lee S H, Kang D J, Bang D S, Kim J K*. Microcellular foams of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) based on waste ground rubber tire powder. Materials letters, 2008, 62(28): 4396-4399.

56. Zhang Z X, Sridhar V, Kim J K. Polypropylene–waste ground rubber tire powder microcellular composites: Effect of processing variables on morphology and physico‐mechanical properties. Polymer composites, 2008, 29(11): 1276-1284.

57. Zhang Z X, Lee S H, Kim J K*, Zhang S L, Xin Z X. Preparation and characterization of polypropylene/waste ground rubber tire powder microcellular composites by supercritical carbon dioxide. Macromolecular Research, 2008, 16: 404-410.

58. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Influence of third component on mechanical properties and thermal stability of polypropylene/(regenerated polyurethane) blends. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2008, 14(2): 55-59.

59. Zhang Z X, Zhang S L, Kim J K*. Evaluation of mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of waste rubber tire powder/LLDPE blends. e-Polymers, 2008, 8(1): 061.

60. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Influence of regenerated PU on mechanical properties and thermal stability of PP. Materials letters, 2008, 62(10-11): 1532-1534.

61. Zhang S L, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Influence of regenerated polyurethane on the mechanical properties and thermal stability of polypropylene during multiple processing cycles. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2008, 14(1): 34-38.

62. Paglicawan M A, Balasubramanian M, Zhang Z X, Kim J K*. Waste PU/PP Blends with Improved Technological Properties. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 2007, 47(1): 47-52.

63. Balasubramanian M, Paglicawan M A, Zhang Z X, Lee S H, Xin Z X, Kim J K*. Prediction and Optimization of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/Waste Tire Powder Blends using a Hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm (GA-ANN). Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2008, 21(1): 51-69.

2007

64. Zhang Z X, Zhang S L, Xin Z X, Kim J K*. Polypropylene/waste ground rubber tire powder foams: A study of the relationship between processing and structure using supercritical carbon dioxide. e-Polymers, 2007, 7(1): 132.