Instituto de investigaciones en ciencia

Facilities

Gel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC) Waters 244

Gel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC) Knauer K-501

Dynamical Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) Perkin-Elmer

Dynamical Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) Shimadzu

Dynamical Mechanical ThermoAnalyzer (DMTA) Perkin Elmer

Dynamical Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) DuPont 983

Universal Testing Machine INSTRON 4467

Universal Testing Machine Shimadzu SC-500

Impact Testing Machine CEAST

Viscometer

Analytical Balances

Thermostatic Baths

Optical microscope with hot-stage

Reactors and processing facilities (compression, extrusion, injection, RTM, etc)

Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, Genesis II, Mattson)

For more information about Polymer Division please contact:

Prof. Roberto J.J. Williams (Head of Polymer Division)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Recent. Publications
A. G. Scandurra, C.M. Arizmendi, T.R. Cuadrado, D.L. Granados, “Surface characterization of reprocessed single-use medical catheters by Fractal Mass Dimension”, Fractals, 11, 4, (2003).
A.A.A. de Queiroz, H.G. Ferraz, G.A. Abraham, M.M. Fernández, A. López Bravo, J. San Román, “Development of new hydroactive dressings based on chitosan membranes: characterization and in vivo behavior”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 64A (1), 147-154, (2003).
G.A. Abraham, A. Gallardo, J. San Román, A. Fernández-Mayoralas, M. Zurita, J. Vaquero, “Polymeric matrices based on graft copolymers of poly(-caprolactone) onto acrylic backbones for releasing antitumoral drugs”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 64A (4), 638-647, (2003).
A. Sosnik, D. Cohn, J. San Román, G.A. Abraham, “Crosslinkable PEO-PPO-PEO-based reverse thermo-responsive gels as injectable materials”, Journal of Biomaterials Science. Polymer Edition, 14 (3), 227-239 (2003).
A. Fernández-Mayoralas, N. de la Figuera, M. Zurita, J. Vaquero, G.A. Abraham, Julio San Román, M. Nieto-Sampedro “Central neural tumor destruction by controlled release of a synthetic glycoside dispersed in a biodegradable polymeric matrix”, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 46, 1286-1288 (2003).
M. Giannotti, M.J. Galante. P.A Oyanguren, C.I. Vallo, “Role of the Intrinsic Flaws upon the Flexural Strength of a Thermoplastic Modified Epoxy Resin”, Polymer Testing 22, 429-437 (2003)
E. Soulé, M. García de la Mata, J. Borrajo, P.A. Oyanguren, M.J. Galante, “Reaction-Induced Phase Separation in an Epoxy/Low Molecular Weight Solvent System”, Journal of Materials Science, 38, 13, 2809 (2003).
M.L. Auad, J. Borrajo, M. I. Aranguren, “Morphology of Rubber Modified Vinyl Ester Resins Cured at Different Temperatures “, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89, (1), 274-283 (2003)
I. A. Zucchi, M. J. Galante, J. Borrajo, R. J. J. Williams, “Thermodynamic analysis of the reaction-induced phase separation in model systems based on blends of a rubber in diepoxide/monoamine precursors”, Macromolecular Symposia, 198, 295-307 (2003).
M. L. Arias, P. M. Frontini, R. J. J. Williams, “Analysis of the damage zone around the crack tip for two rubber-modified epoxy matrices exhibiting different toughenability”, Polymer, 44, 1537-1546 (2003).
C. E. Hoppe, M. J. Galante, P. A. Oyanguren, R. J. J. Williams, “Polymer-dispersed liquid crystals based on polystyrene and EBBA: analysis of phase diagrams and morphologies generated”, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 204, 928-935 (2003).
S. A. Pellice, D. P. Fasce, R. J. J. Williams, “Properties of epoxy networks derived from the reaction of diglycidylether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) bearing OH-functionalized organic substituents”, Journal of Polymer Science, B: Polymer Physics, 41, 1451-1461 (2003).
M. J. Abad, L. Barral, D. P. Fasce, R. J. J. Williams, “Epoxy networks containing large mass fractions of a monofunctional polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)”, Macromolecules, 36, 3128-3135 (2003).
I.E. dell’Erba, D. P. Fasce, R. J. J. Williams, R. Erra-Balsells, Y. Fukuyama, H. Nonami, “Poly(silsesquioxanes) derived from the hydrolytic condensation of organotrialkoxysilanes containing hydroxyl groups”, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 686, 42-51 (2003).
M.I. Giannotti, M.S. Solsona, M.J. Galante, P.A. Oyanguren, “Morphology Control in Polysulfone Modified Epoxy Resins by Demixing Behaviour”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89, 405-412, (2003).
G. Peña, A. Eceiza, A. Valea, P. Remiro, P. Oyanguren, I. Mondragón., “Control of Morphologies an Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic-modified Epoxy Matrices by Addition of a Second Thermoplastic”, Polymer International, 52, (2003).
A. J. Nuñez, P.C. Sturm, J.M. Kenny, M.I. Aranguren, N.E. Marcovich, M.M. Reboredo, "Mechanical Characterization of PP - Woodflour Composites", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 88, 6, 1420-1428 (2003).
C.N. Zárate, M.I. Aranguren, M.M. Reboredo, "Influence of Fiber Volume Fraction and Aspect Ratio in Resol/Sisal Composites”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89, 10, 2714-2722 (2003).
B.A. Acha, M.I. Aranguren, N.E. Marcovich, M.M. Reboredo, "Composites from PMMA Modified Thermosets and Woodflour", Polymer Engineering and Science, 43, Nº 5, 999-1010, (2003).
L. Fasce, V. Pettarin, R. Seltzer, P. Frontini, “Evaluation of Impact Fracture Toughness of polymers by means of a non-linear methodology,” Polymer Engineering and Science, 43, 1081-1095, (2003).  
V. Alvarez, C.R. Bernal, P.M. Frontini, A. Vazquez, “The Influence of Matrix Chemical Structure and Loading Rate on the Mode I and II Interlaminar Fracture of Toughness of Glass-Fiber/Epoxy Composites,” Polymer Composites, 24, 1, 140-148, 2003. 
A. N. Fraga, V. A. Alvarez, A.Vázquez, O.de la Osa, “Relationship between Dynamical Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption of Unsaturated Polyester and Vinyl ester Glass Fiber Composites” Journal of Composite Materials. 37, 17, 1553-1574, 2003
V. A. Alvarez, J.M. Kenny, A. Vázquez, “Isothermal Crystallization of Polyvinylalcohol-co-Ethylene”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 87, 1071-1077, 2003
V. A. Alvarez, M. Valdez, A. Vázquez, “Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Interphase Fiber/Matrix Evaluation of Unidirectional Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composites”, Polymer Testing, 22, 6, 611-615, 2003
V. A. Alvarez, R. A. Ruseckaite, A. Vázquez, “Kinetic Analysis of Thermal Degradation of PVOH-co-Ethylene Blends”, Journal of Composite Material, 90, 3157-3163, 2003
P.M. Stefani, A. Tejeira Barchi, J. Sabugal, A. Vázquez, “Characterization of Epoxy Foams”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 90, 2992-2996, 2003
V.A. Alvarez, R.A. Ruseckaite, A. Vázquez, “Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption Behavior of Composites made from a Biodegradable Matrix and Alkaline-Treated Sisal Fibers”, Journal of Composite Material , 37,17, 1575-1588, 2003
R. Ruseckaite, A. Jiménez, “Thermal degradation of polycaprolactone with cellulose derivatives”, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 81, 353-358, 2003.
C. Bernal, H. López Montenegro, P. Frontini. “Failure prediction analysis for polyethylene flawed pipes,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 70, 2149 –2162, 2003.
N.E. Marcovich, M.A. Villar, “Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Linear Low Density Poly(Ethylene) - Woodflour Composites”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 90, (10), 2775-2784 (2003).
S.E. Murialdo, R. Fenoglio, P. Haure, J.F. Gónzalez, “Degradation of phenol and clorophenols by mixed and pure cultures”. Water SA, 29, 4,457-463, (2003).
M.A. Ponce, C.M. Aldao, M.S. Castro, “Influence of the particle size on the SnO₂ thick films conductance”, Journal of European Ceramic Society, 23, 2105-2111, (2003).
C. De Micco, C.M. Aldao, “On the net radiation method for heat transfer”. European Journal of Physic, 24, 81-89, (2003).
S.E. Guidoni, H.O. Mártin, C.M. Aldao, “Discretized model for diffusion of a Caín in one dimemsion”, Physic Review E., 67, 031804 (2003) y en Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research, 5, 7, (2003).
G.J. Xu, K.S. Nakayama, B.R. Trenhaile, C.M. Aldao, J.H. Weaver, “Equilibrium morphologies for Cl-roughened Si(100) at 700-750 K: Dependence on Cl concentration”, Physics Review B, 67, 125321 (2003).
M.A. Ponce, M.S. Castro, O.J. Moncada, M.D. Echeverría, C.M. Aldao, “Effects of the vaccum anda ir exposure of SnO₂ films with different thickness”, Materials Research, 6, 515-518 (2003).
G.J. Xu, S.V. Khare, K. Nakayama, C.M. Aldao, J.H. Weaver, “Step free energies, surface stress and adsorbate interactions for Cl-Si(100) at 700K”, Physic Review B, 68, 235318 (2003).
E. Brzozowski, M.S. Castro, “Lowering the Synthesis Temperature of High-Purity BaTiO₃ Powders by Modifications in the Processing Conditions”, Thermochimica Acta, 398, 1-2, 123-131, (2003).

J. Fayat, M.S. Castro, “Defect profile and microstructural development in SnO₂-based varistors”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 23, 1585-1591 (2003).

E. Brzozowski, M.S. Castro, “Defect profile and electrical properties of Nb₂O₅-doped BaTiO₃ materiales”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 14, (8) 471-476 (2003).
A.M. Cruz, H. Avila, M.S. Castro, J.E. Rodríguez Páez, “Síntesis de cerámicos de ZnO dopados con praseodimio y cobalto”, Materials Research, 6, (2) 211-217 (2003).
G. Gasillón, A.G. Tomba M, A.L. Cavalieri, M. de Córdova, R. Topolevsky, “Mechanical evaluation at high temperatures of hot gunning refractory mixtures”, Journal of Materials Research, 18, (2) (2003)
M. A. Camerucci, G. Urretavizcaya, A.L. Cavalieri, “Sintering behavior of cordierite based materials”, Ceramics International, 29, 2, 159-168 (2003).
P.M. Botta, P.G. Bercoff, E.F. Aglietti, H.R. Bertorello, J.M. Porto López, “Synthesis and magnetic properties of zinc ferrite from mechanochemical and thermal treatments of Zn-Fe₃O₄ mixtures”, Materials Science and Engineering A, 360, 146-152, (2003).
P.M. Botta, R.E. Mercader, E.F. Aglietti, J.M. Porto López, “Synthesis of Fe-FeAl₂O₄-Al₂O₃ composite powder by high-energy ball-milling of Al-Fe₃O₄ mixtures”, Scripta Materialia, 48, (8) 1093-1098 (2003).
W. Morris, A. Vico, M.V. Vázquez ," The performance of a migrating corrosion inhibitor suitable for reinforced concrete ", Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, Vol. 33, pp. 1183-1189, (2003).  
C. García, P. Galliano, S. Ceré, “Resistance to localized corrosion of metallic substrates with glass-ceramic containing sol gel coatings for biomedical applications", Material Letters, 57, 1810-1814, (2003)
J.P. Busalmen, S.R. de Sánchez, “Influence of surface oxides on the adhesion of a wild strain of Pseudomonas sp. to aluminum brass”, International Biodeterioration Biodegradation, 52, (1):13-19 (2003).
J.P. Busalmen, S.R. de Sánchez, “Changes in the electrochemical interface as a result of the growth of P. fluorescens biofilms on gold”, Biotechnology Bioengineering, 82, (5) 619-624 (2003).
D.A. López, S.N. Simison, S.R. de Sánchez, "The influence of steel microstructure on CO₂ corrosion. EIS studies on the inhibition efficiency of benzimidazole". Electrochimica Acta, 48 (7) 845-854. (2003)
D.A. López, W.H. Schreiner, S.R. de Sánchez, S.N. Simison, "The influence of carbon steel microstructure on corrosion layers. An XPS and SEM characterization". Applied Surface Science, 207 (1-4) 69-85. (2003)
D.A. López, T. Pérez, S.N. Simison, "The influence of microstructure and chemical composition of carbon and low alloy steels in CO₂ corrosion. A state-of-the-art appraisal". Materials & Design, 24 (8) 561-575. (2003)
F. Brizuela, S. Ceré, M. Vazquez, “Caracterización de películas superficiales sobre aleaciones de cobre: influencia sobre la reducción de oxígeno”, Matéria, 8, 3, 256-262, (2003)
G. Rivera, R. Boeri, J. Sikora. “Research advances in ductile iron solidification”, AFS Transactions, 111, 3-159, 1-11 (2003).
R.C. Dommarco, J.D. Salvande, “Contact fatigue resistance of austempered and partially chilled ductile irons”, Wear, 254, 230-236 (2003).
L. Masud, R. Martínez, S. Simison, R. Boeri. “Embrittlement of austempered ductile iron on contact with water – testing under applied potential”, Journal of Materials Science, 38, 2971-2977 (2003)
V. Fierro, J. Sikora, A. Ansaldi, P. Ratto, F. Agüera, H. Alvarez Villar. “Mechanical behaviour of spheroidal graphite cast iron in the temperature range between -100C and 120C”, Latin American Applied Research, 33, 7-12 (2003)

R. Gregorutti, J.L. Sarutti, J. Sikora. “Microstructural stability of austempered ductile iron”. Materials Science and Technology, 19, 831-835 (2003)

J.M. Massone, R.Boeri, J. Sikora. “Solid state transformation kinetics of high nodule count ductile iron”, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 16, 179-184 (2003)

R.A. Martínez, S.N. Simison, R.E. Boeri. “Environmentally assited embrittlement of ADI by contact with liquids”, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 16, 251-256 (2003)

G. Rivera, R. Boeri, J. Sikora. “Influence of the inoculation process, the chemical composition and the cooling rate, on the solidification macro and microstructure of ductile iron”, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 16, 23-28 (2003)
A. Giacopini, R. Boeri, J. Sikora. “Carbide dissolution in thin wall ductile iron”, Materials Science and Technology, 19, 1755-1760 (2003)
M.D. Chapetti, T. Tagawa, T. Miyata, “Ultra-long cycle fatigue of high-strength carbon steels – Part I: Review and Analysis of the mechanism of failure”, Materials Science and Engineering A, 356, 1/2, pp.227-235, (2003).
M.D. Chapetti, T. Tagawa, T. Miyata, “Ultra-long cycle fatigue of high-strength carbon steels – Part II: Estimation of fatigue limit for failure from internal inclusions”, Materials Science and Engineering A, 356, 1/2, pp.236-244, (2003).
M.D. Chapetti, “Fatigue propagation threshold of short cracks under constant amplitude loading”, International Journal of Fatigue, 25, 12, pp. 1319-1326, (2003).
P.Luna, C.Bernal, A.P.Cisilino, P. Frontini, B.Cotterell, Y-W Mai , “The Application of the Essential Work of Fracture Methodology to the Plane Strain Fracture of ABS 3-Point Bend Specimens”, Polymer, 44, 4, pp.1145-1150, (2003).
P G Fazzini, J L Otegui, A P Cisilino, “Análisis de falla de motor de gran potencia en planta petroquímica”, Petro & Quimica, 254, (2003).
G.L. Frontini, E. M. Fernández Berdaguer, “Inversión of elastic light scattering measurements refractive index and particle size distribution of polymeric emulsions”, Journal of Inverse Problems in Engineering, 11, 4, 329-340, (2003)
J.R. Vega, G.L. Frontini, L.M. Gugliotta, G.E. Eliçabe, “Particle size distribution by combined elastic light scattering and turbidity measurements”, Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, 20,6, 361-369, 2003