Journal Cover Publications 

Journal of Applied Polymer Science Cover Photo. Reference 119 below.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science Cover Photo. Reference 119 below.
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Cover Photo. Reference 121 Below.
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Cover Photo. Reference 121 Below.

 

Journal Publications

2020 – present   

124. Joseph. A. Sarver, Dawn D. Rhee, Grant A. Van Horn, Jake F. Adams, Erdogan  Kiran, Thermal transitions and foaming of a rubbery polymer, poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate-c- carbon monoxide) , in carbon dioxide: Temperatyure scaling as a new approach for rational selection of foaming conditions, J. Supercritical Fluids 203 (2023)106061,

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2023.106061

123. Katrina Avery, Mackenzie Roach, Erdogan Kiran, John Hassler, and Mark T. Devlin, Effect of Polyisobutylene on the Volumetric Properties and Viscosity of a Poly(α-olefin) Base Oil, Industrial and Enginerring Chemistry Research, (2022), 61, 30, 11168–11180, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00746

122. Joseph A. Sarver, Grant A. van Horn, Erdogan Kiran, Glass transition behavior of poly(methyl methacrylate) in comrpessed carbon dioxide revisited - New perspectives, Thermochimica Acta, (2022) 179250,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2022. 179250

121. E. Kiran, J. A. Sarver, J. C. Hassler, Solubility and diffusivity of CO2 and N2 in polymers and polymer swelling, glass transition, melting, and crystallization at high pressure. A critical review and perspectives on experimental methods, data, and modeling, J. Supercritical Fluids, 185 (2022) 105378,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105378.

120. Joseph A. Sarver, Joshua A. Rasco, Xian Jiang, Jozef Van Dun. Erdogan Kiran, Physical Foaming of an Ethylene/Acrylic Acid/n-Butyl Acrylate Ionomer with Carbon dioxide, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 60 (2021) 14213 - 14224  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02337.

119. J. A. Sarver, J. Sumey, R. M. Whitfield, E. Kiran, Confined batch foaming of semi-crystalline rubbery elastomers with carbon dioxide using a mold, J. Applied Polymer Science, 138 (2021) e50698, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50698

118.  J. A. Sarver, E. Kiran, Foaming of Polymers with carbon dioxide – The Year in Review - 2019, J. Supercritical Fluids 173 (2021) 105166, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2021.105166

117. J. A. Sarver, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Linking thermophysical and rheological properties to the selection of CO2 foaming conditions of rubber elastomers using the relative rigidity reduction path, J. Supercritical Fluids 166 (2020) 105015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2020.105015

116. M. L. Williams, J. S. Dickmann, M. E. McCorkill, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, The kinetics of thermal decomposition of 1-alky-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquids under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions, Thermochimica Acta 685 (2020) 178509. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2020.178509

115. J. S. Dickmann, K. Avery, M. T. Devlin, E. Kiran, High pressure density, viscosity, and modeling of mixtures of a poly(α-olefin) base oil lubricant with polymeric additives, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 59 (2020) 7926-7942. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b05757

 

2015-2019

114. M. E. McCorkill, J. S. Dickmann, E. Kiran, Effect of alkyl chain length on derived thermodynamic properties of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquids and their mixtures with ethanol, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry and Research, 58 (2019) 15649-15665. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b02574

113. J. L. Sumey, J. A. Sarver, E. Kiran, Foaming of polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate) multilayered thin films with supercritical carbon dioxide, J. Supercritical Fluids 145 (2019) 243-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2018.12.001

112. E. Kiran, J. C. Hassler, High-pressure torsional braid analysis (HP-TBA): a new technique for assessment of thermal transitions and changes in moduli of polymers exposed to supercritical and compressed fluids, J. Supercritical Fluids 143 (2019) 223-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2018.07.015

111. J. S. Dickmann, M. T. Devlin, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, High pressure volumetric properties and viscosity of base oils used in automotive lubricants and their modeling, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 57 (2018) 17266-17275. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.8b03484

110. M. L. Williams, S. P. Holahan, M. E. McCorkill, J. S. Dickmann, E. Kiran, Thermal and spectral characterization and stability of mixtures of ionic liquids [EMIM]Ac and [BMIM]Ac with ethanol, methanol, and water at ambient conditions and at elevated temperatures and pressures, Thermochimica Acta 669 (2018) 126-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2018.09.013

109. E. DiMaio, E. Kiran, Foaming of polymers with supercritical fluids and perspectives on the current knowledge gaps and challenges, J. Supercritical Fluids 134 (2018) 157-166. https://dpoi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2017.11.013

108. J. A. Sarver, J. L. Sumey, M. L. Williams, J. P. Bishop, D. M. Dean, E. Kiran, Foaming of poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) and poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate-co-carbon monoxide) and their blends with carbon dioxide, J. Applied Polymer Science 135 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.45841

107. M. L. Williams, J. S. Dickmann, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Volumetric properties and solubility parameters of cyclohexane + CO2 mixtures at high pressures and their modeling with the Sanchez-Lacombe equation of state, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 56 (2017) 8748-8766. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.7b01287

106. E. Kiran, Supercritical fluids and polymers – The year in Review – 2014, J. Supercritical Fluids 110 (2016) 126-153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2015.11.011

105. M. T. Ngo, J. S. Dickmann, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, A new experimental system for combinatorial exploration of foaming of polymers in carbon dioxide: The gradient foaming of PMMA, J. Supercritical Fluids 109 (2016) 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2015.09.030

 

2010-2015

104. J. S. Dickmann, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Modeling of the volumetric properties of ionic liquid +ethanol mixtures and estimation of the solubility parameters of ionic liquid + ethanol mixtures with the Sanchez-Lacombe and Simha-Somcynsky equations of state: [EMIM]Ac + ethanol and [EMIM}Cl + ethanol mixtures, J. Supercritical Fluids 98 (2015) 86 -101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2014.12.017

103. E. Kiran, M. A. A. Meireles, Workshop on Supercritical Fluids and Energy, Campinas 2013 – Outcomes report, J. Supercritical Fluids 96 (2015) 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2014.10.012

102. S. Takahashi, E. Kiran, Development of ring-banded spherulitic morphologies and formation of radially oriented nano-pores in poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) during crystallization, J. Supercritical Fluids 96 (2015) 359-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2014.10.010

101. H. E. Grandelli, J. S. Dickmann, M. T. Devlin, J. C. Hassler, and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties and internal pressure of poly(α-olefin) base oils, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 52 (2013) 17725-17734. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie402644w

100. H. E. Grandelli, B. Stickle, A. Whittington, E. Kiran, Inclusion complex formation of β-cyclodextrin and naproxen: a study on exothermic complex formation by differential scanning calorimetry, J. Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry 77 (2013), 269-277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-012-0241-6

99. S. Takahashi, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Light scattering behavior and the kinetics of pressure-induced phase separation in solutions of poly (ε-caprolactone) in acetone + CO2 binary fluid mixtures, Polymer 54 (2013) 5719-5732. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2013.07.068

98. S. Takahashi, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Miscibility, phase separation and volumetric properties in polymer solutions of poly (ε-caprolactone) in acetone + CO2 binary fluid mixtures at high pressures, J. Supercritical Fluids 84 (2013) 43-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2013.09.009

97. J. M. Milanesio, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of propane, n-octane and their binary mixtures at high pressures, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 52 (2013) 6592-6609. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie4007084

96. E. Kiran, J. C. Hassler, R. Srivastava, Miscibility, phase separation and phase settlement dynamics in solutions of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer elastomers in propane +n-octane binary fluid mixtures at high pressures, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 52 (2013) 1806-1818. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie303249m

95. H. Grandelli, E. Kiran, High pressure density, miscibility and compressibility of poly(lactide-co-glycolide) solutions in acetone and acetone + CO2 binary fluid mixtures, J. Supercritical Fluids, 75 (2013) 159-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2012.12.034

94. S. Takahashi, J. C. Hassler, E. Kiran, Melting behavior of biodegradable polyesters in carbon dioxide at high pressures, J. Supercritical Fluids, 72 (2012) 278-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2012.09.009

93. H. E. Grandelli, J. C. Hassler, A. Whittington, E. Kiran, Melting point depression of piroxicam in carbon dioxide + co-solvent mixtures and inclusion complex formation with β-cyclodextrin, J. Supercritical Fluids, 71 (2012) 19-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2012.07.001

92. E. Kiran, Modifications of biopolymers in dense fluids. Miscibility and foaming of poly(p-dioxanone) in carbon dioxide plus acetone fluid mixtures, J. Supercritical Fluids, 66 (2012) 372-379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2011.08.005

91. N. Falco and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of ethyl acetate plus carbon dioxide binary fluid mixtures at high pressures, J. Supercritical Fluids, 61, 9-24 (2012).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2011.09.016

90. E. Kiran, Foaming strategies for bioabsorbable polymers in supercritical fluid mixtures. Part II. Foaming of poly(epsilon caprolactone –co-lactide) in carbon dioxide plus acetone binary fluid mixtures and formation of tubular foams via solution extrusion, J. Supercritical Fluids, 54, 308-319 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2010.05.004

89. E. Kiran, Foaming strategies for bioabsorbable polymers in supercritical fluid mixtures. Part I. Miscibility and foaming of poly(L-lactic acid) in carbon dioxide plus acetone binary fluid mixtures, J. Supercritical Fluids, 54, 296-307 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2010.05.005

 

2005 – 2009

88. J. Fang and E. Kiran, Gelation, crystallization and morphological transformations of syndiotactic polystyrene in acetophenone and acetophenone+ carbon dioxide mixtures at high pressures, J. Supercritical Fluids, 49 (2009) 93-102.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2008.12.002

87. E. Kiran, G. Brunner, R. L. Smith, The 20th anniversary of the Journal of Supercritical Fluids- A special issue on future directions in supercritical fluid science and technology, J. Supercritical Fluids, 47 92009) 333-335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2008.12.001

86. E. Kiran, Polymer miscibility, phase separation, morphological modifications and polymorphic transformations in dense fluids, J. Supercritical Fluids, 47 (2009) 466-483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2008.11.010

85. J. Fang and E. Kiran, Thermoreversible gelation and polymorphic transformations of syndiotactic polystyrene in toluene and toluene + carbon dioxide fluid mixtures at high pressures, Macromolecules 41(2008) 7525-7535. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma801511c

84. K. Liu and E. Kiran, Density and viscosity as real time probes for progress of high-pressure polymerizations: Polymerization of methyl methacrylate in acetone, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry - Research, 47 (2008) 5039-5047. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie0716621

83. K. Liu and E. Kiran, High pressure solution blending of poly(ε-caprolactone) with poly(methyl methacrylate) in acetone + carbon dioxide, Polymer, 49 (2008)1555-1563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2008.02.005

82. E. Kiran, K. Liu, K. Ramsdell, Morphological changes in poly (ε-caprolactone) in dense carbon dioxide, Polymer, 49 (2008) 1853-1859. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2008.02.017

81. Z. Bayraktar and E. Kiran, Gradient blending of poly(dimethylsiloxane) with polystyrene and polyethylene in supercritical carbon dioxide, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 44(2008) 48-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2007.09.002

80. K. Liu and E. Kiran, A tunable mixture solvent for poly(ε-caprolactone): Acetone + carbon dioxide Polymer, 48 (2007) 5612-5625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2007.07.047

79. K. Liu and E. Kiran, Viscosity, density and excess volume of acetone + carbon dioxide mixtures at high pressures, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry - Research, 46 (2007) 5453-5462. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie070274w

78. J. Fang and E. Kiran, Kinetics of pressure-induced phase separation in polystyrene + acetone solutions at high pressures, Polymer, 47 (2006) 7943-7952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2006.09.015

77. K. Liu and E. Kiran, Miscibility, viscosity and density of poly(ε-caprolactone) in acetone + carbon dioxide binary fluid mixtures, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 39 (2006)192-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2006.03.026

76. K. Liu, F. Schuch, E. Kiran, High pressure viscosity and density of poly(methyl methacrylate) + acetone and poly(methyl methacrylate) + acetone + CO2 systems, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 39 (2006) 89-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2005.12.018

75. W. Zhang and E. Kiran, High pressure crystallization and melting of polyethylene in n-pentane, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 38 (2006) 406-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2005.12.017

74. J. Fang and E. Kiran, Crystallization and gelation of isotactic poly (4-methyl-1-pentene) in n-pentane and n-pentane + CO2 at high pressures, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 38 (2006) 132-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2006.07.024

73. G. Upper, W. Zhang, D. Beckel, S. Shon, K. Liu and E. Kiran, Phase boundaries and crystallization in polyethylene in-n-pentane and n-pentane + carbon dioxide fluid mixtures, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry-Research, 45 (2005) 1478-1492. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie050620e

72. S.-D. Yeo and E. Kiran, Formation of polymer particles with supercritical fluids, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 34(2005) 287-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2004.10.006

 

2000-2004

71. S.-D. Yeo and E. Kiran, Copolymerization of acrylonitrile with methyl methacrylate and 2-chlorostyrene in supercritical CO2, Macromolecules, 37(2004) 8239-8248. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma040030c

70. W. Zhang, C. Dindar, Z. Bayraktar, and E. Kiran, The phase behavior, density and crystallization of polyethylene in n-pentane and in n-pentane + CO2 at high pressures, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89 (2003) 2201-2209. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.12441

69. W. Zhang and E. Kiran, PVT behavior and miscibility of ternary system polysulfone +THF + CO2 at high pressures, Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 35 (2003) 597- 615. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9614(02)00237-9

68. S. Yeo, I. Kang and E. Kiran, Critical polymer concentrations of polyethylene solutions in pentane, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 47 (2002) 571-574. https://doi.org/10.1021/je0103162

67. W. Zhang and E. Kiran, Phase behavior and density of polysulfone in binary fluid mixtures of tetrahydrofuran and carbon dioxide under high pressure: Miscibility windows, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 86 (2002) 2357-2362. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.11243

66. C. Dindar and E. Kiran, Reliable method for determination of the velocity of a sinker in a high-pressure falling body type viscometer, Review of Scientific Instruments, 73 (2002) 3664-3670. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1505100

65. C. Dindar and E. Kiran, High-pressure viscosity and density of polymer solutions at the critical polymer concentration in near-critical and supercritical fluids, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry- Research. 41(2002) 6354-6362. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie0108999

64. E. Kiran and K. Liu, The miscibility and phase separation of polyethylene with poly(dimethylsiloxane) in near-critical pentane, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 19 (2002)153-159. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02706889

63. K. Liu and E. Kiran, Pressure-induced phase separation in polymer solutions. Kinetics of phase separation and crossover from nucleation and growth to spinodal decomposition in solutions of polyethylene in n-pentane, Macromolecules, 34 (2001) 3060-3068. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma000816k

62. S. Yeo and E. Kiran, High-pressure viscosity of polystyrene solutions in toluene + carbon dioxide binary mixtures, Journal of Applied Polymer Science., 75 (2000) 306-315. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(20000110)75:2<306::AID-APP13>3.0.CO;2-S

61. Y. B. Melnichenko, E. Kiran, K. D. Heath, S. Salaniwal, H. D. Cochran, M. Stamm, W. A. van Hook, and G. D. Wignall, Comparison of the behavior of polymers in supercritical fluids and organic solvents via small angle neutron scattering, Journal of Applied Crystallography, 33 (2000) 682-685. https://doi.org/10.1107/S0021889899013229

60. Z. Bayraktar and E. Kiran, Miscibility, phase separation, and volumetric properties of solutions in poly (dimethylsiloxane) in supercritical carbon dioxide, Journal of Applied Polymer Science., 75 (2000) 1379-1403. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(20000314)75:11<1397::AID-APP12>3.0.CO;2-F

59. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, Kinetics of pressure-induced phase separation (PIPS) in polystyrene + methylcyclohexane solutions at high pressure, Polymer, 41(2000), 3759-3777. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0032-3861(99)00592-3

 

1995-1999

58. Y. B. Melnichenko, E. Kiran, G. D. Wignall, K. D. Heath, S. Salaniwal, H. D. Cochran, and M. Stamm, Pressure-and temperature-induced transitions in solutions of poly (dimethylsiloxane) in supercritical carbon dioxide, Macromolecules, 32 (1999) 5344-5347. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma990640q

57. J. Li, M. Zhang, E. Kiran, Dynamics of pressure-induced phase separation in polymer solutions. The dependence of the demixing pressures on the rate of pressure quench in solutions of poly (dimethylsiloxane) in supercritical carbon dioxide, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry- Research. 38 (1999) 4486-4490. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie990392m

56. K. Liu and E. Kiran, Kinetics of pressure-induced phase separation (PIPS) in solutions of polydimethylsiloxane in supercritical carbon dioxide: Crossover from nucleation and growth to spinodal decomposition mechanism, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 16 (1999) 59-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0896-8446(99)00016-9

55. S. Yeo and E. Kiran, Viscosity reduction of polystyrene solutions in toluene with supercritical carbon dioxide, Macromolecules, 32, 7325-7328 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1021/ma990192m

54. S. Yeo and E. Kiran, High pressure density and viscosity of polystyrene solutions in methylcyclohexane, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 15 (1999) 261-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0896-8446(99)00007-8

53. E. Kiran and H. Pöhler, Alternative solvents for Cellulose Derivatives: Miscibility and density of Cellulosic polymers in carbon dioxide + acetone and carbon dioxide + ethanol binary fluid mixtures, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 13 (1998) 135-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0896-8446(98)00090-4

52. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, High-pressure light scattering apparatus to study pressure-induced phase separation in polymer solutions, Review of Scientific Instruments. 69 (1998) 1463-1471. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1148782

51. E. Kiran and Y. Xiong, Miscibility of isotactic polypropylene in n-pentane and n-pentane + carbon dioxide mixtures at high pressures, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 11 (1998) 173-177. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0896-8446(97)00039-9

50. W. Zhuang and E. Kiran, Kinetics of pressure-induced phase separation (PIPS) from polymer solutions by time-resolved light scattering. Polyethylene + n-Pentane, Polymer, 39 (1998) 2903-2915. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0032-3861(97)00593-4

49. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, Miscibility, density, and viscosity of polystyrene in n-hexane at high pressures, Polymer, 38 (1997) 5185-5193. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0032-3861(97)00050-5

48. H. Pöhler and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of sulfur hexafluoride + pentane and sulfur hexafluoride + toluene at high pressures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 42 (1997) 389-394. https://doi.org/10.1021/je9603032

47. H. Pöhler and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of carbon dioxide + ethanol at high pressures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 42 (1997), 383-388. https://doi.org/10.1021/je9602982

46. H. Pöhler and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of carbon dioxide + acetone at high pressures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 42, 379-383 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1021/je9602881

45. W. Zhuang and E. Kiran, An automated pVT apparatus for continuous recording of density and isothermal compressibility of fluids, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 67 (1996), 244-250. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1146579

44. H. Pöhler and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of carbon dioxide + toluene at high pressures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 41(1996), 482-486.. https://doi.org/10.1021/je950273n

43. E. Kiran, H. Pőhler, Y. Xiong, Volumetric properties of pentane + carbon dioxide at high pressures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 41 (1996) 158-165. https://doi.org/10.1021/je9501503

42. Z. Gokmenoglu, Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, Volumetric properties of carbon dioxide + sulfur hexafluoride at high pressures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 41 (1996) 354-360. https://doi.org/10.1021/je950260+

41. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, Miscibility, density and viscosity of polydimethylsiloxane in supercritical carbon dioxide, Polymer, 36(1995), 4817- 4826. https://doi.org/10.1016/0032-3861(95)99298-9

40. E. Kiran and Z. Gokmenoglu, High-pressure viscosity and density of polyethylene solutions in n-pentane, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 58 (1995) 2307-2324. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1995.070581218

39. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, Comparison of Sanchez-Lacombe and SAFT Model in predicting solubility of polyethylene in high-pressure fluids, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 55 (1995) 1805-1818. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1995.070551311

 

1990-1994

38. E. Kiran, Y. Xiong and W. Zhuang, Effect of polydispersity on the demixing pressures of polyethylene in near- or supercritical alkanes, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 7(1994), 283-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(94)90016-7

37. E. Kiran and H. Balkan, High pressure extraction and delignification of red spruce with binary and ternary mixtures of acetic acid, water, and supercritical carbon dioxide, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 7 (1994) 75-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(94)90043-4

36. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, Prediction of high-pressure phase behavior in polyethylene/n-pentane/carbon dioxide ternary system with the Sanchez-Lacombe model, Polymer, 35 (1994), 4408-4415. https://doi.org/10.1016/0032-3861(94)90100-7

35. Y. Xiong and E. Kiran, High-pressure phase behavior in polyethylene/n-butane binary and polyethylene/n-butane/carbon dioxide ternary systems, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 53 (1994) 1179-1190. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1994.070530905

34. E. Kiran and W. Zhuang, A new experimental method to study kinetics of phase separation in high-pressure polymer solutions. Multiple Rapid Pressure-Drop Technique-MRPD, J. Supercritical Fluids, 7(1994) 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(94)90002-7

33. E. Kiran and R. R. Iyer, Cure behavior of paper-phenolic composite systems. Kinetic modeling, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 51 (1994), 353-364. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1994.070510218

32. E. Kiran, Y. Xiong and W. Zhuang, Modeling polyethylene solutions in near- and supercritical fluids using the Sanchez-Lacombe model, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 6(1993) 193-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(93)90027-U

31. E. Kiran and R. R. Iyer, Cure behavior of paper-phenolic composite systems. Assessment of the progress of cure by differential scanning calorimetry, Tappi Journal 76(10), 128-134 (1993).

30. E. Kiran, W. Zhuang and Y. L. Sen, Solubility and demixing of polyethylene in supercritical binary fluid mixture: carbon dioxide–cyclohexane, carbon dioxide–toluene, carbon dioxide–pentane, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 47 (1993) 895-909. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1993.070470517

29. E. Kiran and W. Zhuang, Solubility of polyethylene in n-pentane at high pressures, Polymer, 33(1992) 5259-5263. https://doi.org/10.1016/0032-3861(92)90810-J

28. E. Kiran and Y. L. Sen, High Pressure viscosity and density of n-alkanes, International Journal of Thermophysics, 13(3), 411-442 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00503880

27. E. Kiran and V. P. Saraf, Polymerization of styrene in supercritical n -Butane, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 3(1990)198-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(90)90023-F

26. Y. L. Sen and E. Kiran, A new experimental system to study the temperature and pressure dependence of viscosity, density and phase behavior of pure fluids and solutions, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 3(1990), 91-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(90)90013-C

25. L. Li and E. Kiran, Estimation of critical properties of binary mixtures using group contribution methods, Chemical Engineering Communications, 94 (1990) 131-141. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986449008911460

 

1980-1989

24. L. Li and E. Kiran, Delignification of red spruce by supercritical methylamine and methylamine-nitrous oxide mixtures, Tappi Journal, 72(4), 183-190 (1989).

23. E. Kiran, V. P. Saraf and Y. L Sen, Solubility of polymers in supercritical fluids, International Journal of Thermophysics, 10(2), 437-446 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01133540

22. E. Kiran and V. P. Saraf, Solubility of polystyrenes in supercritical fluids, Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 1(1988), 37-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/0896-8446(88)90008-3

21. V. P. Saraf and E. Kiran, Supercritical fluid-polymer interactions. Phase equilibrium data for solutions of polystyrenes in n-butane and n-pentane, Polymer, 29 (1988) 2061-2065.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0032-3861(88)90181-4

20. L. Li and E. Kiran, The gas-liquid critical properties of methylamine + nitrous oxide and methyl amine + ethylene binary mixtures, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 33(1988) 342-344. https://doi.org/10.1021/je00053a033

19. L. Li and E. Kiran, Interaction of supercritical fluids with lignocellulosic materials, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry-Research, 27 (1988) 1301-1312. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie00079a035

18. N. Apte, E. Kiran and J. V. Chernosky, Thermal decomposition of aluminum bearing compounds, Journal of Thermal Analysis, 34 (1988) 975-981. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01913502

17. N. Apte, E. Kiran, J. C. Hassler and J. V. Chernosky, Kinetic modeling of thermal decomposition of aluminum sulfate, Chemical Engineering Communications, 74 (1988) 47-61. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986448808940448

16. E. Kiran, New supercritical fluid processing concepts hold industry potential, Tappi Journal, 70(11), 23-24 (1987).

15. E. Kiran, Supercritical pulping: A new concept, American Papermaker, 11, 26-28 (1987).

14. E. Kiran, Supercritical fluids and their interactions with lignocellulosic materials and polymers, Explorations-Journal of Research at the University of Maine, 3(2), 24-32 (1987).

13. M.A. Masse, E. Kiran and A. L. Fricke, A thermodynamic model for the heat capacity of compositionally complex multi-component polymer solutions, Chemical Engineering Communications, 50 (1987) 81-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/00986448708911817

12. M. A. Masse, E. Kiran and A. L. Fricke, Freezing and glass transition phenomena in polymer-diluent mixture, Polymer, 27(1986) 619-622. https://doi.org/10.1016/0032-3861(86)90249-1

11. E. Kiran, The non-linear behavior of a gas density detector. A theoretical basis, Journal of Chromatography, 280 (1983) 201-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91564-4

10. E. Kiran, Stereoregular association in macromolecular systems. The phenomenon of stereocomplex formation in tactic methacrylate polymers, Bogazici University Journal, Chemistry Section, 8-9, 45-55 (1980-1981).

9. E. Kiran and K. C. Guven, Studies on seaweeds for paper production, Botanica Marina, 23, 205-208 (1980).

 

1970-1979

8. E. Kiran and J. K. Gillham, Pyrolysis-molecular weight chromatography-vapor phase infrared spectrophotometry. An on-line system for analysis of polymers. A review, Polymer Engineering and Science, 10 (1979) 699-708. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.760191009

7. E. Kiran, J. K. Gillham and E. Gipstein, Pyrolysis-molecular weight chromatography-vapor phase infrared spectrophotometry. An on-line system for analysis of polymers III. Thermal decomposition of polysulfones and polystyrenes, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 21 (1977) 1159-1176. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1977.070210501

6. E. Kiran and J. K. Gillham, Pyrolysis-molecular weight chromatography. An on-line system for analysis of polymers II. Thermal decomposition of polyolefins: Polyethylene, polypropylene, polyisobutylene, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 20 (1976) 2045-2068. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1976.070200803

5. E. Kiran and J. K. Gillham, Pyrolysis-molecular weight chromatography-vapor phase infrared spectrophotometry I. Instrumentation, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 20 (1976) 931-947. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1976.070200407

4. E. Kiran and J. K. Gillham, The gas density balance and the mass chromatograph, Analytical Chemistry, 47 (1975), 983-995. https://doi.org/10.1021/ac60357a044

3. E. Kiran and J. K. Gillham, Pyrolysis-molecular weight chromatography of polymers. A new technique, Journal of Macromolecular Science-Chemistry, A8 (1974), 211-239. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222337408065825

2. E. Kiran, J. K. Gillham and E. Gipstein, Thermomechanical behavior of amorphous tactic methacrylate polymers, Journal of Macromolecular Science-Physics, B9 (1974), 341-366. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222347408212199

1. E. Kiran and F. Rodriguez, Effects of gamma radiation on aqueous polymer solutions - A comparative study, Journal of Macromolecular Science-Physics, B7 (1973), 209-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222347308212581.