Richard P. Wool
Education
- Doctorate - 1974 University of Utah
- Masters - 1972 University of Utah
- Bachelors - 1970 University College Cork, Ireland
"Materials science and engineering focuses on the fundamental relationships between microscopic and macroscopic optical/thermal/electrical/mechanical properties. We apply this paradigm to our research in Polymer Interfaces, Dynamics, Composites and Plastics from Renewable Resources. For example, in thermoplastic welds, we will try to understand the strength development and durability of the weld in terms of the polymer dynamics controlling the interdiffusion process and the microscopic deformation mechanisms involving disentanglement and rupture of chains. By inter-relating microscopic measurements (e.g., Neutron Reflection, SIMS, XPS, FTIR) and macroscopic (e.g., Fracture, Fatigue, Thermal, Optical) measurements on model materials systems, we obtain fundamental solutions with broad application."
Selected Publications
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- Wool, R.P., "Self-Healing Materials: A review.", Journal of Soft Matter (2008)
- Wool, R.P., "Entanglement Models for Bio-Based Polymer Rheology: Percolation or Packing?", (2007)
- Wool, R.P., "Twinkling Fractal Theory of the glass Transition and Yield.", (2007)
- Esen H., Kusefoglu S., Wool R.P., "Photolytic and free-radical polymerization of monomethyl maleate esters of epoxidized plant oil triglycerides.", Journal of Applied Polymer Science 103(1), 626, (2007)
- Wool R.P., "Triglyceride-Based Polymers and Composites", (2007)
- Wool R.P., "Advanced Bio-Based Polymers and Composites", (2007)
- Bonnaillie, L.M., Wool R.P., "Thermosetting foam with a high bio-based content from acrylated epoxidized soybean oil and carbon dioxide.", Journal of Applied Polymer Science 105(3), 1042, (2007)
- Lu J., Wool R.P., "Sheet molding compound resins from soybean oil: Thickening behavior and mechanical properties.", Polymer Science and Engineering 47(9), 1469, (2007)
- Wook R.P., Bunker S.P., "Polymer-Solid interface connectivity and adhesion: Design of a bio-based pressure sensitive adhesive.", Journal of Adhesion 83(10), 907, (2007)
- Dweib M.A., Hu B., Shenton H.W., Wool R.P., "Bio-based composite roof structure: Manufacturing and processing issues", Composite Structures 74(4), 379, (2006)
Patents
- Process for Improving Interfacial Adhesion in a Laminate (7033458): Chang, Y. and Wool, R.P., 2006
- Sheet Molding Compound Resins from Plant Oils (6,900,261): , 2005
- High Modulus Polymers and Composites from Plant Oils (6,646,033): S. Kusefoglu,R. Zhao,G. Palmese, S.Khot, 2003
- Injection Moldable Biodegradable Starch Polymer Composites (5,162,392): Schiltz, D.C. and Steiner, D., 1992
- Bio-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (): Bunker, SP
- Low Dielectric Constant Materials from Plant Oils (App. Serial #: 60/39): Wool, R.P. and Hong, C.K.
- Rigid Thermosetting Liquid Molding Resins from Plant Oils (App. :UD02-21): Can, E. and Wool, R.P.
- Monolithic Hurricane Resistant Structural Panels Made with Low Density Composites (Ap UD-114US):
Selected Awards
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- Distinguished Paper Award (Adhesion Society: 2007)
- Discover Award Semifinalist: 2000
- Discover Award Semifinalist: 2000
- Fellow, American Physical Society, Division of High Polymer Physics (American Physical Society)
- Innovations in Real Materials Award (International Society for Innovation in Materials Research)
- Technical Innovation Award for Composites Excellence (Composite Fabricators Association)
