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PATENTS, PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS:
- Developed several new proprietary inventions, over 75 patents applied, 30 granted so far, resulting in commercializing numerous value-added products to meet specific customer needs and in new annual business of over $2.5 billion (details of patents listed below).
- Published 13 papers in professional journals (details of papers listed below)
- Presented over 75 papers at regional, national and international professional conferences. Also moderated and organized some conferences (details of presentations listed below).
- Developed and taught several courses at professional conferences, universities and online (details listed below)
- Listed in "Who's Who of Entrepreneurs" and “Who’s Who in Plastics”.
LIST OF PATENTS FILED:
1. Indian Patent 139,260 (May 29, 1976) - "Bagasse-Flyash Polymer Composites", V. K. Iya, A. B. Majali & A. M. Adur. [Chem. Abstr., 92,77703p (1980)].
2. U. S. Patent 4,394,485 (1983) - "4-Component Adhesive Blends", A. M. Adur.
3. French Patent 2,519,997 (July 22, 1983) - "Polyethylene Adhesive Mixture and its Uses", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida. [Chem. Abstr., 99, 159674p (1983)].
4. U. S. Patent 4,416,944 (November 22, 1983) - "Composite Structures” {using adhesive blends of U. S. Patent 4,394,485}, A. M. Adur.
5. U. S. Patent 4,452,942 (June 5, 1984) - "Adhesive Blends Containing an Acid or Anhydride Grafted LLDPE", M. Shida, R. Zeitlin, J. Machonis, Jr. & A. M. Adur.
6. U. S. Patent 4,460,632 (July 17, 1984) - "Adhesive Blends and Composite Structures {with MDPE as one of the components}, A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
7. U. S. Patent 4,460,745 (July 17, 1984) - "Adhesive Three-Component Blends Containing Grafted HDPE", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
8. German Patent 3,305,684 (September 15, 1983) - "Adhesive Mixtures and their Use", M. Shida, R. Zeitlin, J. Machonis, Jr. & A. M. Adur. [Chem. Abstr., 100, 8103q (1984)].
9. German Patent 3,313,607 (November 3, 1983) - "Adhesive Mixtures and their Composites", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida. [Chem. Abstr., 100, 52844f (1984)].
10. U. S. Patent 4,481,262 (November 6, 1984) - "Composite Structures” {using adhesive Blends of U. S. Patent 4,452,942}, M. Shida, R. Zeitlin, J. Machonis, Jr. & A. M. Adur.
11. U. S. Patent 4,487,885 (December 11, 1984) - "Adhesive Blends {with poly(alpha-olefin) and 2 other components}", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
12. U. S. Patent 4,537,836 (August 27, 1985) - "Composite Structures” {using adhesive blends of U. S. Patent 4,487,885}, A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
13. Eur. Patent 274,888 (20 July 1988) - Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions containing Inorganic Fireproofing Fillers", A. M. Adur, D. J. Anzini & C. D. Shedd. {no equivalent U. S. Patent}. [Chem. Abstr., 109, P 151225x (1989)].
14.U. S.Patent 4,833,195 (May 23, 1989) - "High Flow Drapable Polymer Compositions", A. M. Adur & J. M. Hogue, Jr.
15. U. S. Patent 4,918,127 (April 17, 1990) - "Filled Elastomer Blends", A. M. Adur & C. D. Shedd.
16. U. S. Patent 4,957,968 (Sept. 18, 1990) - "Adhesive thermoplastic elastomer blends", A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
17. U. S. Patent applied "Paintable Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions", A. M. Adur & D. C. Y. Chang, abandoned by Monsanto Corp. after purchase of BP Chemicals’ TPE business.
18. U. S. Patent applied - "Compatibilized PP-Nitrile Rubber Oil-Resistant Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions", A. M. Adur & M. Blumenthal, abandoned by Monsanto Corp. after purchase of BP Chemicals’ TPE business.
19. U. S. Patent applied - "Compostable Polyolefin-Starch Alloy Compositions", A. M. Adur and R. C. Constable, abandoned by Uniroyal Corp. after purchase of BP Chemicals’ Polybond business.
20. U.S. Patent pending - "Compatibilized LCP Blends", A. M. Adur, L. J. Bonis and P. S. Schuler, Ser. # 08/026,760, WO/1996/000752, assigned to Foster Miller Inc., filed December 1, 1995 and re-filed as CIP, October 30, 1997, Canadian Patent # CA 2241880.
21. U.S. Patent 6,037,022 (March 14, 2000) - "Oxygen-Scavenging Filled Polymer Blend for Food Packaging Applications", A. M. Adur, G. A. Marano, R. A. Volpe and H. Mei, IP case # 5405, filed September 16, 1997.
22. U.S. Patent 6,358,576 (March 19, 2002) - "Clay-filled Barrier Polymer Blends for Improved Barrier Properties", A. M. Adur, R. A. Volpe and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5406, filed February 12, 1998.
23. U.S. Patent pending - "Hollow Glass Sphere-Filled Barrier Blends and Use in Layers for Composite Structures, Containers made with the Same, and Process of Making the Same", A. M. Adur, R. A. Volpe and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5407.
25. U.S. Patent application - "On-line Aqueous PVOH Coating for Oxygen Barrier Packaging", A. M. Adur and S. Y. Park., IP case # 5490, abandoned for strategic reasons.
26. U.S. Patent pending - "Paperboard Based High Barrier Retortable Package", A. M. Adur, S. R. Shetty, T. Fu and S. Beshore., IP case # 5530.
27. U.S. Patent pending - "Paperboard Coated with Multi-layer Heat Stable High Barrier Polymer", A. M. Adur, IP case # 5531.
28. U.S. Patent pending - "High Barrier Retortable Composite Packaging with Film Bag in a Paperboard Cylinder", A. M. Adur, IP case # 5537.
29. U.S. Patent 5,911,904 (June 15, 1999) - "Foamable Insulating Barrier Coating", K. S. Shih, A. M. Adur and C. J. Davis, IP case # 5538, filed December 16, 1997.
30. U.S. Patent 6,007,902 (December 28, 1999) - "Multi-layer Structure with Heat Stable High Barrier Polymer (LCP): Method Thereof and Product Therefrom”, A. M. Adur, R. Volpe and T. Fu, IP case # 5582, filed August 19, 1997.
31. U.S. Patent 6,153,701 (November 28, 2000) - "Wettable Polypropylene Composition and Related Method of Manufacture", P. S. Potnis, A. M. Adur and W. Chu, IP case # 5631, filed November 20, 1998; Euro. Patent Appl. # 99962720.1-2109.
32. U.S. Patent pending - "Injection Molded Multi-layer Cap and Fitment with Oxygen, Flavor and Moisture Barrier For Liquid Packaging Cartons", A. M. Adur, IP case # 5687.
33. U.S. Patent 6,068,897 - "Dual Ovenable Paperboard Structures Having Unique Adhesive Tie Materials", A. M. Adur, T. Fu and J.S. Lee, Ser. # 08/942,541, IP case # 5694, filed October 1, 1997.
34. U.S. Patent 5,968,647 (October 19, 1999) - "Enhanced Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Adhesive Tie Material for Paperboard Ovenable Container", A. M. Adur, T. Fu and J. S. Lee, IP case # 5695, filed October 1, 1997.
35. U.S. Patent 5,942,295 (August 24, 1999) - "Polyester Paperboard Ovenable Container", A. M. Adur, T. Fu and J.S. Lee, Ser. # 08/942.545, IP case # 5696, filed October 1, 1997.
36. U.S. Patent application pending - "Ceramic Sphere-Filled Polymer Blends for Improved Barrier Properties", A. M. Adur and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5707.
37. U.S. Patent application pending - "Oxygen Scavenging Aqueous Coatings Based on Ferrous Carbonate and Binders for Coated Board & Packaging Containers", A. M. Adur, R. Armat, H. Mei and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5708.
38. U.S. Patent pending - "Laminated Structures with Paper and Paperboard Coated with Alloys and Blends Containing a Polyester and Liquid Crystal Polymer: The Methods for Producing the same and Containers from the Same", A. M. Adur, T. Fu, J. K. Mets and P.S. Potnis, IP case # 5715, filed April 1, 1999.
39. U.S. Patent pending - "Non-Copiable & Copy Evident Papers", J.K. Mets, Y. Huang, A. M. Adur and B. Cornelius, IP case # 5711, filed August 31, 1999 (?).
40. U.S. Patent Application # 20040052987 - “Paper-Based Retortable Can and Method for Making Same”, S. K. Shetty, T.Z. Fu, V. Rohatgi and A. M. Adur, Ser. # 60/410,207, IP Case # 5780-B, filed May 9, 2002.
41. U.S. Patent application # 09/330,998, Chinese Pat. # 02106971.8 issued Sept. 24, 2002- "Nano composites in Liquid Packaging Board Structures", K. Shih, A. M. Adur, B. Frank and R. Solimeno, Ser. # , IP cases # 5853-4, filed July 6,1999.
42. U. S. Patent pending - "Use of Fine Particle Size of Ferrous Carbonate, Catalyst, Permeable Polymer Structure in Blends of Ferrous Carbonate & Iron Powder to Accelerate the Oxygen Scavenging Rate at Low Temperatures", H. L. Mei, A. M. Adur, R. Armat and K.S. Shih, IP case # 5902.
43. U. S. Patent pending - "Poly(alkylene carbonate) used as coating for biodegradable polymer-paperboard laminates in packaging”, H. L. Mei, A. M. Adur and B. Cornelius, IP case # 5903.
44. U. S. Patent application filed - "Hot Melt Edge Coating System to Coat and Seal Raw Edges of Paperboard, the Process and Its Applications”, T. Fu, E. Twiss and A. M. Adur, IP case # 5941.
45. U. S. Patent pending - "Improved PET-LCP Alloys, Use of these Alloys and Blends in Laminated Structures Containing Paper and Paperboard, Containers Made from such Laminated Structures and Methods of Making the Same”, A. M. Adur and P. S. Potnis, IP case # 5963.
46. U. S. Patent pending - "Custom Engineered Compatibilized Wood Fiber/Pulp Based Polymer Composites, optionally containing Flexomers and Mineral & Other Fillers, and Methods of making Extruded and Molded Articles from said Composites", A. M. Adur and V. Rohatgi, IP case # 6051.
47. U. S. Patent Application # 20030021915 - "Cellulose-Polymer Composites And Related Manufacturing Methods", V. Rohatgi, A. M. Adur, K. Shih, M. Botros, R. Previty and G. J. Castle, IP case # 6052, application # 10/172,520, filed June 14, 2002.
48. U. S. Patent pending - "Methods of Making Blow Molded Containers from Compatibilized Wood Fiber Polymer Composites and Containers and Articles made by these Methods", A. M. Adur and V. Rohatgi, IP case # 6053.
49. U. S. Patent pending - "Composites from Waste Polycoated Paper and Paperboard”, A. M. Adur, IP case # 6054.
50. U. S. Patent pending, -"Composites from Various Paper Mill Waste Streams", A. M. Adur and V. Rohatgi, IP case # 6055.
51. U.S. Patent Application # 20040052987 – “Paper Based Retortable Can and Method of Making Same”, filed May 9, 2003, IP case # , S. R. Shetty, T.F. Fu, V. Rohatgi and A.M. Adur.
52. U. S. Patent pending - "Foamed Articles made from Compatibilized Wood Fiber Polymer Composites and Methods of making the same", A. M. Adur, V. Rohatgi and K. Shih, IP case # 6061.
53. US Patent pending, "Cellulose-Polymer Composites and Methods for Manufacturing Same", V. Rohatgi, A.M. Adur, G. J. Castle, S. Henley, C. Chen, D. Guest, C. Lundin, M. Botros, R. Previty, and K. Shih, PCT # 2002/102586 Applied Dec 27, 2002.
54. U. S. Patent pending - "Injection Molded Two-Piece Bottles", A. M. Adur and B. J. Thoman, IP case # ?.
55. U.S. Patent Application # 20060116474 - “Compatibilized Thermoplastic Elastomer Blends and their Morphology as Determined By Atomic Force Microscopy”, PolyOne case # IR 02011 (Docket # 1200311), filed October 2, 2003, European Application # 03773191-2109, D. Jarus, M. Rogunova & A. M. Adur.
56. U. S. Patent Application # 20070010641 - "Catalyst Systems for Elastomeric Compositions", PolyOne Case # IR 03008 (Docket # 1200312), USPTO filed July 19, 2004, European Patent # 04778616-2102, World Patent # WO 2005/017011 dated July 7, 2004, A. M. Adur, R. W. Avakian and Z. Fu.
57. U. S. Patent Application # 20070093605 - "Nucleated Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions and Related Methods", PolyOne Case # IR 03009, dated July 28, 2004, European Application # 04779402.9-2102, World Patent # WO 2005/012410 Application Date: 2004-07-28, A. M. Adur.
58. U.S. Patent Application # 20070213431 - “Compatibilized Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions of (Polyolefins and Silicone Rubber)”, PolyOne case # IR 03011, dated June 27, 2005, A. M. Adur.
59. U. S. Patent Application # 20070244234 - “Durable And Low Friction Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions “, PolyOne Case # IR (Docket # 03012), dated June 10, 2005, A. M. Adur.
60. U.S. Patent Application # 20070244237, - “Soil-Resistant Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions And Related Methods”, PolyOne case # IR (Docket # 03015) dated June 27, 2005, A. M. Adur.
61. U.S. Patent Application # 20070066743, - “Use of a Thermoplastic Vulcanizate as an Impact Modifier in Blends of Polyester and Polycarbonate”, PolyOne case # IR # 03019, dated January 11, 2005, M. Rogunova, A. K. Banerjie & A. M. Adur.
62. U.S. Patent pending - “Impact Modified Blends”, PolyOne case # IR (Docket # 1200319), US patent application # 60/536012 dated January 13, 2004, M. Rogunova, A. M. Adur & A. Banerjie.
63. U.S. Patent to be filed - “Retortable Thermally Conductive Thermoplastic Compounds With Good Barrier Properties”, PolyOne case # IR 04016, US patent application # ? dated ?, A. M. Adur & E. Unger.
64. U.S. Patent to be filed - “Thermally Conductive Thermoplastic Compounds With Improved Barrier Properties”, PolyOne case # IR 04017, US patent application # ? dated ?, A. M. Adur & E. Unger.
65. U.S. Patent 7,790,784 (September 7, 2010) - “Composition of Matter for Manufacturing Simulated Stone Structures”, Crane case # 1540-275C, filed March 27, 2008, M. Nasr & K. Kuriger, P. J. Mollinger, L. R. Fairbanks, J. P. Frechette, and A. M. Adur.
66. U.S. Patent Application # 200900056257 – “Foaming of Simulated Stone Structures”, Crane case # 1540-275D, filed March 27, 2008, P. Mollinger, L. Fairbanks, J. Frechette, A.M. Adur , L. Lambert, M. Nasr, K. Kuriger, and P.A. Crist.
67. U.S. Patent Application # 200900062413 – “Composition of Fillers with Plastics for Producing Simulated Building Materials”, Crane case # 1540-275E, filed March 27, 2008, A. M. Adur, K. Kuriger, L. R. Fairbanks, P. A. Crist, P. J. Mollinger and J.P. Frechette.
68. U.S. Patent # 7,790,784 (September 7, 2010) – “Composition of Matter”, filed March 27, 2008, M. Nasr, K. Kuriger, P.J. Mollinger, L.R. Fairbanks, J.P. Frechette and A. M. Adur.
69. U.S. Patent Application # 20110185662 – “Foaming of Simulated Stone Structures”, filed March 24, 2011, P. Mollinger, L.R. Fairbanks, J.P. Frechette, A. M. Adur, L. Lambert, M. Nasr, K. Kuriger and P.A. Crist.
70. “US Patent # 9,353,262 (May 31, 2016) - "Compositions, Methods and Articles Produced By Compounding Polyamides with Olefin-Maleic Anhydride", Vertellus case # RLY-177 filed August 16, 2011, B. Tarbit and A. M. Adur; Also granted as Russian Patent # 2586324; ZL201180048979.4 (Nov. 9, 2016); Taiwan Patent I529212;
71. US Patent Application # 20150126652, WO # 2014/008330- "Olefin-Maleic Anhydride Compositions and Uses Thereof", Vertellus case # RLY-186, filed March 18, 2012, A. M. Adur and P. Taranekar.
72. US Patent Application # WO 2016/010893– “Modification of Engineering Plastics Using Olefin-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers”, filed 2013, Vertellus Case # RLY-189 A. M. Adur and P. Taranekar.
73. US Patent # 10,011,718 (July 3, 2018) – “Impact-Modified Polyamide Compositions”, Vertellus Case # RLY-192 filed March 14, 2014 A. M. Adur.
74. US Patent # 10,435,559 (October 8, 2019) – “Impact-Modified Polyamide Compositions”, Vertellus Case # RLY-192, filed June 8, 2018, A. M. Adur.
75. US Patent # 10, 800, 919 (October 13, 2020) – “Modification of Engineering Plastics Using Olefin-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers”, filed July 13, 2015, A. M. Adur and P. Taranekar.
2. U. S. Patent 4,394,485 (1983) - "4-Component Adhesive Blends", A. M. Adur.
3. French Patent 2,519,997 (July 22, 1983) - "Polyethylene Adhesive Mixture and its Uses", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida. [Chem. Abstr., 99, 159674p (1983)].
4. U. S. Patent 4,416,944 (November 22, 1983) - "Composite Structures” {using adhesive blends of U. S. Patent 4,394,485}, A. M. Adur.
5. U. S. Patent 4,452,942 (June 5, 1984) - "Adhesive Blends Containing an Acid or Anhydride Grafted LLDPE", M. Shida, R. Zeitlin, J. Machonis, Jr. & A. M. Adur.
6. U. S. Patent 4,460,632 (July 17, 1984) - "Adhesive Blends and Composite Structures {with MDPE as one of the components}, A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
7. U. S. Patent 4,460,745 (July 17, 1984) - "Adhesive Three-Component Blends Containing Grafted HDPE", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
8. German Patent 3,305,684 (September 15, 1983) - "Adhesive Mixtures and their Use", M. Shida, R. Zeitlin, J. Machonis, Jr. & A. M. Adur. [Chem. Abstr., 100, 8103q (1984)].
9. German Patent 3,313,607 (November 3, 1983) - "Adhesive Mixtures and their Composites", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida. [Chem. Abstr., 100, 52844f (1984)].
10. U. S. Patent 4,481,262 (November 6, 1984) - "Composite Structures” {using adhesive Blends of U. S. Patent 4,452,942}, M. Shida, R. Zeitlin, J. Machonis, Jr. & A. M. Adur.
11. U. S. Patent 4,487,885 (December 11, 1984) - "Adhesive Blends {with poly(alpha-olefin) and 2 other components}", A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
12. U. S. Patent 4,537,836 (August 27, 1985) - "Composite Structures” {using adhesive blends of U. S. Patent 4,487,885}, A. M. Adur, S. Schmuckler, J. Machonis, Jr. & M. Shida.
13. Eur. Patent 274,888 (20 July 1988) - Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions containing Inorganic Fireproofing Fillers", A. M. Adur, D. J. Anzini & C. D. Shedd. {no equivalent U. S. Patent}. [Chem. Abstr., 109, P 151225x (1989)].
14.U. S.Patent 4,833,195 (May 23, 1989) - "High Flow Drapable Polymer Compositions", A. M. Adur & J. M. Hogue, Jr.
15. U. S. Patent 4,918,127 (April 17, 1990) - "Filled Elastomer Blends", A. M. Adur & C. D. Shedd.
16. U. S. Patent 4,957,968 (Sept. 18, 1990) - "Adhesive thermoplastic elastomer blends", A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
17. U. S. Patent applied "Paintable Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions", A. M. Adur & D. C. Y. Chang, abandoned by Monsanto Corp. after purchase of BP Chemicals’ TPE business.
18. U. S. Patent applied - "Compatibilized PP-Nitrile Rubber Oil-Resistant Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions", A. M. Adur & M. Blumenthal, abandoned by Monsanto Corp. after purchase of BP Chemicals’ TPE business.
19. U. S. Patent applied - "Compostable Polyolefin-Starch Alloy Compositions", A. M. Adur and R. C. Constable, abandoned by Uniroyal Corp. after purchase of BP Chemicals’ Polybond business.
20. U.S. Patent pending - "Compatibilized LCP Blends", A. M. Adur, L. J. Bonis and P. S. Schuler, Ser. # 08/026,760, WO/1996/000752, assigned to Foster Miller Inc., filed December 1, 1995 and re-filed as CIP, October 30, 1997, Canadian Patent # CA 2241880.
21. U.S. Patent 6,037,022 (March 14, 2000) - "Oxygen-Scavenging Filled Polymer Blend for Food Packaging Applications", A. M. Adur, G. A. Marano, R. A. Volpe and H. Mei, IP case # 5405, filed September 16, 1997.
22. U.S. Patent 6,358,576 (March 19, 2002) - "Clay-filled Barrier Polymer Blends for Improved Barrier Properties", A. M. Adur, R. A. Volpe and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5406, filed February 12, 1998.
23. U.S. Patent pending - "Hollow Glass Sphere-Filled Barrier Blends and Use in Layers for Composite Structures, Containers made with the Same, and Process of Making the Same", A. M. Adur, R. A. Volpe and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5407.
25. U.S. Patent application - "On-line Aqueous PVOH Coating for Oxygen Barrier Packaging", A. M. Adur and S. Y. Park., IP case # 5490, abandoned for strategic reasons.
26. U.S. Patent pending - "Paperboard Based High Barrier Retortable Package", A. M. Adur, S. R. Shetty, T. Fu and S. Beshore., IP case # 5530.
27. U.S. Patent pending - "Paperboard Coated with Multi-layer Heat Stable High Barrier Polymer", A. M. Adur, IP case # 5531.
28. U.S. Patent pending - "High Barrier Retortable Composite Packaging with Film Bag in a Paperboard Cylinder", A. M. Adur, IP case # 5537.
29. U.S. Patent 5,911,904 (June 15, 1999) - "Foamable Insulating Barrier Coating", K. S. Shih, A. M. Adur and C. J. Davis, IP case # 5538, filed December 16, 1997.
30. U.S. Patent 6,007,902 (December 28, 1999) - "Multi-layer Structure with Heat Stable High Barrier Polymer (LCP): Method Thereof and Product Therefrom”, A. M. Adur, R. Volpe and T. Fu, IP case # 5582, filed August 19, 1997.
31. U.S. Patent 6,153,701 (November 28, 2000) - "Wettable Polypropylene Composition and Related Method of Manufacture", P. S. Potnis, A. M. Adur and W. Chu, IP case # 5631, filed November 20, 1998; Euro. Patent Appl. # 99962720.1-2109.
32. U.S. Patent pending - "Injection Molded Multi-layer Cap and Fitment with Oxygen, Flavor and Moisture Barrier For Liquid Packaging Cartons", A. M. Adur, IP case # 5687.
33. U.S. Patent 6,068,897 - "Dual Ovenable Paperboard Structures Having Unique Adhesive Tie Materials", A. M. Adur, T. Fu and J.S. Lee, Ser. # 08/942,541, IP case # 5694, filed October 1, 1997.
34. U.S. Patent 5,968,647 (October 19, 1999) - "Enhanced Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Adhesive Tie Material for Paperboard Ovenable Container", A. M. Adur, T. Fu and J. S. Lee, IP case # 5695, filed October 1, 1997.
35. U.S. Patent 5,942,295 (August 24, 1999) - "Polyester Paperboard Ovenable Container", A. M. Adur, T. Fu and J.S. Lee, Ser. # 08/942.545, IP case # 5696, filed October 1, 1997.
36. U.S. Patent application pending - "Ceramic Sphere-Filled Polymer Blends for Improved Barrier Properties", A. M. Adur and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5707.
37. U.S. Patent application pending - "Oxygen Scavenging Aqueous Coatings Based on Ferrous Carbonate and Binders for Coated Board & Packaging Containers", A. M. Adur, R. Armat, H. Mei and K. S. Shih, IP case # 5708.
38. U.S. Patent pending - "Laminated Structures with Paper and Paperboard Coated with Alloys and Blends Containing a Polyester and Liquid Crystal Polymer: The Methods for Producing the same and Containers from the Same", A. M. Adur, T. Fu, J. K. Mets and P.S. Potnis, IP case # 5715, filed April 1, 1999.
39. U.S. Patent pending - "Non-Copiable & Copy Evident Papers", J.K. Mets, Y. Huang, A. M. Adur and B. Cornelius, IP case # 5711, filed August 31, 1999 (?).
40. U.S. Patent Application # 20040052987 - “Paper-Based Retortable Can and Method for Making Same”, S. K. Shetty, T.Z. Fu, V. Rohatgi and A. M. Adur, Ser. # 60/410,207, IP Case # 5780-B, filed May 9, 2002.
41. U.S. Patent application # 09/330,998, Chinese Pat. # 02106971.8 issued Sept. 24, 2002- "Nano composites in Liquid Packaging Board Structures", K. Shih, A. M. Adur, B. Frank and R. Solimeno, Ser. # , IP cases # 5853-4, filed July 6,1999.
42. U. S. Patent pending - "Use of Fine Particle Size of Ferrous Carbonate, Catalyst, Permeable Polymer Structure in Blends of Ferrous Carbonate & Iron Powder to Accelerate the Oxygen Scavenging Rate at Low Temperatures", H. L. Mei, A. M. Adur, R. Armat and K.S. Shih, IP case # 5902.
43. U. S. Patent pending - "Poly(alkylene carbonate) used as coating for biodegradable polymer-paperboard laminates in packaging”, H. L. Mei, A. M. Adur and B. Cornelius, IP case # 5903.
44. U. S. Patent application filed - "Hot Melt Edge Coating System to Coat and Seal Raw Edges of Paperboard, the Process and Its Applications”, T. Fu, E. Twiss and A. M. Adur, IP case # 5941.
45. U. S. Patent pending - "Improved PET-LCP Alloys, Use of these Alloys and Blends in Laminated Structures Containing Paper and Paperboard, Containers Made from such Laminated Structures and Methods of Making the Same”, A. M. Adur and P. S. Potnis, IP case # 5963.
46. U. S. Patent pending - "Custom Engineered Compatibilized Wood Fiber/Pulp Based Polymer Composites, optionally containing Flexomers and Mineral & Other Fillers, and Methods of making Extruded and Molded Articles from said Composites", A. M. Adur and V. Rohatgi, IP case # 6051.
47. U. S. Patent Application # 20030021915 - "Cellulose-Polymer Composites And Related Manufacturing Methods", V. Rohatgi, A. M. Adur, K. Shih, M. Botros, R. Previty and G. J. Castle, IP case # 6052, application # 10/172,520, filed June 14, 2002.
48. U. S. Patent pending - "Methods of Making Blow Molded Containers from Compatibilized Wood Fiber Polymer Composites and Containers and Articles made by these Methods", A. M. Adur and V. Rohatgi, IP case # 6053.
49. U. S. Patent pending - "Composites from Waste Polycoated Paper and Paperboard”, A. M. Adur, IP case # 6054.
50. U. S. Patent pending, -"Composites from Various Paper Mill Waste Streams", A. M. Adur and V. Rohatgi, IP case # 6055.
51. U.S. Patent Application # 20040052987 – “Paper Based Retortable Can and Method of Making Same”, filed May 9, 2003, IP case # , S. R. Shetty, T.F. Fu, V. Rohatgi and A.M. Adur.
52. U. S. Patent pending - "Foamed Articles made from Compatibilized Wood Fiber Polymer Composites and Methods of making the same", A. M. Adur, V. Rohatgi and K. Shih, IP case # 6061.
53. US Patent pending, "Cellulose-Polymer Composites and Methods for Manufacturing Same", V. Rohatgi, A.M. Adur, G. J. Castle, S. Henley, C. Chen, D. Guest, C. Lundin, M. Botros, R. Previty, and K. Shih, PCT # 2002/102586 Applied Dec 27, 2002.
54. U. S. Patent pending - "Injection Molded Two-Piece Bottles", A. M. Adur and B. J. Thoman, IP case # ?.
55. U.S. Patent Application # 20060116474 - “Compatibilized Thermoplastic Elastomer Blends and their Morphology as Determined By Atomic Force Microscopy”, PolyOne case # IR 02011 (Docket # 1200311), filed October 2, 2003, European Application # 03773191-2109, D. Jarus, M. Rogunova & A. M. Adur.
56. U. S. Patent Application # 20070010641 - "Catalyst Systems for Elastomeric Compositions", PolyOne Case # IR 03008 (Docket # 1200312), USPTO filed July 19, 2004, European Patent # 04778616-2102, World Patent # WO 2005/017011 dated July 7, 2004, A. M. Adur, R. W. Avakian and Z. Fu.
57. U. S. Patent Application # 20070093605 - "Nucleated Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions and Related Methods", PolyOne Case # IR 03009, dated July 28, 2004, European Application # 04779402.9-2102, World Patent # WO 2005/012410 Application Date: 2004-07-28, A. M. Adur.
58. U.S. Patent Application # 20070213431 - “Compatibilized Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions of (Polyolefins and Silicone Rubber)”, PolyOne case # IR 03011, dated June 27, 2005, A. M. Adur.
59. U. S. Patent Application # 20070244234 - “Durable And Low Friction Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions “, PolyOne Case # IR (Docket # 03012), dated June 10, 2005, A. M. Adur.
60. U.S. Patent Application # 20070244237, - “Soil-Resistant Thermoplastic Elastomer Compositions And Related Methods”, PolyOne case # IR (Docket # 03015) dated June 27, 2005, A. M. Adur.
61. U.S. Patent Application # 20070066743, - “Use of a Thermoplastic Vulcanizate as an Impact Modifier in Blends of Polyester and Polycarbonate”, PolyOne case # IR # 03019, dated January 11, 2005, M. Rogunova, A. K. Banerjie & A. M. Adur.
62. U.S. Patent pending - “Impact Modified Blends”, PolyOne case # IR (Docket # 1200319), US patent application # 60/536012 dated January 13, 2004, M. Rogunova, A. M. Adur & A. Banerjie.
63. U.S. Patent to be filed - “Retortable Thermally Conductive Thermoplastic Compounds With Good Barrier Properties”, PolyOne case # IR 04016, US patent application # ? dated ?, A. M. Adur & E. Unger.
64. U.S. Patent to be filed - “Thermally Conductive Thermoplastic Compounds With Improved Barrier Properties”, PolyOne case # IR 04017, US patent application # ? dated ?, A. M. Adur & E. Unger.
65. U.S. Patent 7,790,784 (September 7, 2010) - “Composition of Matter for Manufacturing Simulated Stone Structures”, Crane case # 1540-275C, filed March 27, 2008, M. Nasr & K. Kuriger, P. J. Mollinger, L. R. Fairbanks, J. P. Frechette, and A. M. Adur.
66. U.S. Patent Application # 200900056257 – “Foaming of Simulated Stone Structures”, Crane case # 1540-275D, filed March 27, 2008, P. Mollinger, L. Fairbanks, J. Frechette, A.M. Adur , L. Lambert, M. Nasr, K. Kuriger, and P.A. Crist.
67. U.S. Patent Application # 200900062413 – “Composition of Fillers with Plastics for Producing Simulated Building Materials”, Crane case # 1540-275E, filed March 27, 2008, A. M. Adur, K. Kuriger, L. R. Fairbanks, P. A. Crist, P. J. Mollinger and J.P. Frechette.
68. U.S. Patent # 7,790,784 (September 7, 2010) – “Composition of Matter”, filed March 27, 2008, M. Nasr, K. Kuriger, P.J. Mollinger, L.R. Fairbanks, J.P. Frechette and A. M. Adur.
69. U.S. Patent Application # 20110185662 – “Foaming of Simulated Stone Structures”, filed March 24, 2011, P. Mollinger, L.R. Fairbanks, J.P. Frechette, A. M. Adur, L. Lambert, M. Nasr, K. Kuriger and P.A. Crist.
70. “US Patent # 9,353,262 (May 31, 2016) - "Compositions, Methods and Articles Produced By Compounding Polyamides with Olefin-Maleic Anhydride", Vertellus case # RLY-177 filed August 16, 2011, B. Tarbit and A. M. Adur; Also granted as Russian Patent # 2586324; ZL201180048979.4 (Nov. 9, 2016); Taiwan Patent I529212;
71. US Patent Application # 20150126652, WO # 2014/008330- "Olefin-Maleic Anhydride Compositions and Uses Thereof", Vertellus case # RLY-186, filed March 18, 2012, A. M. Adur and P. Taranekar.
72. US Patent Application # WO 2016/010893– “Modification of Engineering Plastics Using Olefin-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers”, filed 2013, Vertellus Case # RLY-189 A. M. Adur and P. Taranekar.
73. US Patent # 10,011,718 (July 3, 2018) – “Impact-Modified Polyamide Compositions”, Vertellus Case # RLY-192 filed March 14, 2014 A. M. Adur.
74. US Patent # 10,435,559 (October 8, 2019) – “Impact-Modified Polyamide Compositions”, Vertellus Case # RLY-192, filed June 8, 2018, A. M. Adur.
75. US Patent # 10, 800, 919 (October 13, 2020) – “Modification of Engineering Plastics Using Olefin-Maleic Anhydride Copolymers”, filed July 13, 2015, A. M. Adur and P. Taranekar.
LIST OF PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS;
1. Isotopenpraxis, 11, (1)21-24(1975) - "Studies on Cobalt-60 Gamma Radiation Processing of Bamboo Polymer Composites", A. M. Adur & S. K. Nigam.
2. J. Radiat. Curing, 3, (4) 9-17(1976) - "The Effect of Gamma Radiation on Properties of Some Rubber Products", A. M. Adur & S. M. Shetty.
3. J. Radiat. Curing, 4, (4)2-17(1977) -"Gamma Radiation Processed Bamboo-Polymer Composites I.Preparation, Process Parameters and Product Microstructure", A. M. Adur.
4. J. Radiat. Curing, 5, (1) 18-24(1978) -"Electrical Conductivity of Radiation Processed Wood Polymer Composites", A. M. Adur & S. K. Nigam.
5. J. Radiat. Curing, 5, (2)4-12(1978) -"Gamma Radiation Processed Bamboo-Polymer Composites II. Mechanical Properties, Moisture Content and Water Absorption Characteristics", A. M. Adur.
6. J. Radiat. Curing, 5, (4)9-16(1978) -"Gamma Radiation Processed Bamboo-Polymer Composites III. Possible Applications for Tensile Reinforcement of Concrete", A. M. Adur.
7. J. Poly. Sc., Poly. Lett. Edn., 19, 53-57(1981) - "Effects of Inhibitors on the Thermal Polymerization of Beta-Pinene", A. M. Adur & T. Ff. Williams.
8. J. Poly. Sc., Poly. Chem. Edn., 19, 669-678 (1981) - "Radiation-induced Cationic Polymerization of Beta-Pinene", A. M. Adur & T. Ff. Williams.
9. Plastics Engg., 43, (4)41-43 (4 April 1987) - "New Coupling Agent for Talc-Filled Polypropylene", A. M. Adur & S. R. Flynn.
10. J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 1, 196-205 (April 1988) -"Use of Acrylic Acid-Modified Polyolefins to Improve Performance Properties of Mica Filled Polyolefins", A. M. Adur, R. C. Constable & J. A. Humenik.
11. Engineering Plastics, , 361 (1990) - "Enhancement of Properties of Reinforced Polypropylene by Grafted Polyolefin Coupling Agents", A. M. Adur.
12. Plastic Compdg., 12, (1)53-9(1990) - "Performance Enhancement in Mica-filled Polypropylene", A. M. Adur, R. Constable & J. Humenik.
13. .http://www.icis.com/Articles/1991/04/15/16597 “Cellulose-PE Blends”. A. M. Adur.
2. J. Radiat. Curing, 3, (4) 9-17(1976) - "The Effect of Gamma Radiation on Properties of Some Rubber Products", A. M. Adur & S. M. Shetty.
3. J. Radiat. Curing, 4, (4)2-17(1977) -"Gamma Radiation Processed Bamboo-Polymer Composites I.Preparation, Process Parameters and Product Microstructure", A. M. Adur.
4. J. Radiat. Curing, 5, (1) 18-24(1978) -"Electrical Conductivity of Radiation Processed Wood Polymer Composites", A. M. Adur & S. K. Nigam.
5. J. Radiat. Curing, 5, (2)4-12(1978) -"Gamma Radiation Processed Bamboo-Polymer Composites II. Mechanical Properties, Moisture Content and Water Absorption Characteristics", A. M. Adur.
6. J. Radiat. Curing, 5, (4)9-16(1978) -"Gamma Radiation Processed Bamboo-Polymer Composites III. Possible Applications for Tensile Reinforcement of Concrete", A. M. Adur.
7. J. Poly. Sc., Poly. Lett. Edn., 19, 53-57(1981) - "Effects of Inhibitors on the Thermal Polymerization of Beta-Pinene", A. M. Adur & T. Ff. Williams.
8. J. Poly. Sc., Poly. Chem. Edn., 19, 669-678 (1981) - "Radiation-induced Cationic Polymerization of Beta-Pinene", A. M. Adur & T. Ff. Williams.
9. Plastics Engg., 43, (4)41-43 (4 April 1987) - "New Coupling Agent for Talc-Filled Polypropylene", A. M. Adur & S. R. Flynn.
10. J. Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 1, 196-205 (April 1988) -"Use of Acrylic Acid-Modified Polyolefins to Improve Performance Properties of Mica Filled Polyolefins", A. M. Adur, R. C. Constable & J. A. Humenik.
11. Engineering Plastics, , 361 (1990) - "Enhancement of Properties of Reinforced Polypropylene by Grafted Polyolefin Coupling Agents", A. M. Adur.
12. Plastic Compdg., 12, (1)53-9(1990) - "Performance Enhancement in Mica-filled Polypropylene", A. M. Adur, R. Constable & J. Humenik.
13. .http://www.icis.com/Articles/1991/04/15/16597 “Cellulose-PE Blends”. A. M. Adur.
LIST OF PRESENTIONS & OTHER ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS CONFERENCES:
1. "Radiation Processing of Wood Plastic Composites & Drierite-Plastics Composites", paper presented at the DAE Chemistry Symposium, IIT, Madras, India, November 25-28, 1970, Proceedings, Vol. II, pp. 31-37, A. M. Adur, A. B. Majali & R. C. Thacker.
2. Development of Radiation Processed Wood-Polymer and Bagasse-Polymer Composites", paper presented at the High Polymer Symposium, IIT, Kanpur, U.P., India, January 21-23, 1972, Preprints, p.135, A. M. Adur, A. B. Majali & V. K. Iya.
3. "Radiation Processed Wood Polymer Composites", paper presented at Symposium on Wood Panel Products at Bangalore, India, 1974, V. K. Iya, A. B. Majali, A. M. Adur & S. K. Nigam.
4. "On the Electrical Properties of Radiation Processed Wood Polymer Composites", paper presented at DAE Chemistry Symposium, Aligarh, U.P., India, December 21-23, 1972, Preprints, Vol. I, pp. 333-339, A. M. Adur, S. K. Nigam & N. D. Patil.
5. "Characterization of Poly(Beta-Pinene) Prepared by Radiation-induced Cationic Polymerization", paper presented at the 12th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Hunt Valley, MD, April 5-7, 1978, A. M. Adur and T. Ff. Williams.
6. "Preparation and Characterization of Copolymers of Beta- Pinene with Styrene", paper presented at the 12th Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Pittsburgh, PA, November 12-14, 1980, A. M. Adur and T. Ff. Williams.
7. "Heat-Seal Behavior of Extrusion-Coated Low Density Polyethylene", TAPPI Paper Synthetics Conference at Chicago, IL, September 14-16, 1981, Proceedings, p. 13-19, A. M. Adur, R. T. E. Sylvester & R. N. Shroff. [Chem. Abstr., 95, 205494x(1981)].
8. "Crystalline Poly(b-Pinene): Preparation and Characterization", talk at Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society, March 13, 1981, A. M. Adur.
9. "Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Properties of Rubber Products", paper presented at the SPE Chicago Section Meeting, March 8, 1982, A. M. Adur.
10. "What's New in Plexar™ Extrudable Adhesive Resins (for Multi-layer Co-extrusion)", paper presented at TAPPI Paper Synthetics Conference, Boston, MA, September 1984, Proceedings, p.647-652, A. M. Adur, J. Machonis, M. Shida and S. Schmuckler.
11. "High Barrier Packaging", TAPPI Seminar, April 1, 1985, Session Developer & Panel Discussion Moderator: A.M. Adur, Proceedings.
12. "Performance Enhancement in Talc-Filled Polypropylene Obtained by the Addition of Acrylic Acid Modified Polypropylene", SPE 45th ANTEC'87 at Los Angeles, CA, May 4-7, 1987, Preprints, p. 508-513, A. M. Adur & S. R. Flynn.
13. "Recycling & Disposal of High Barrier Packaging Materials", Session Developer: A. M. Adur, TAPPI Polymer Laminations and Coatings Conference, San Francisco, CA, September 9-11, 1987, Proceedings.
14. "Use of Acrylic Acid-modified Polyolefins to Improve Performance Properties of Mica-Filled Polyolefins", 43rd Annual SPI Composites Conference at Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 1-5, 1988, Proceedings, pp. 70.1-4, A. M. Adur, R. C. Constable & J. A. Humenik.
15. "Performance Enhancement in Mica-Filled Polypropylene Obtained by the Addition of Chemically Modified Polyolefins", SPE 46th ANTEC'88 at Atlanta, GA, April 18-21, 1988, Preprints, pp. 1474-80, A.M. Adur, R. C. Constable & J. A. Humenik.
16. "Review of Technology and Performance of Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomers", SPE 46th ANTEC'88 at Atlanta, GA, April 1988, Preprints, pp. 1698-1702, D. C. Y. Chang & A. M. Adur.
17. "Use of Reaction-Extruded Compounds for Filled Composites", SPI N.P.E. '88 Conference at Chicago, IL, June 20-24, 1988, Preprints, pp. 151-169, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
18. "Use of Acrylic Acid Modified Polypropylene as a Nucleating Agent in Polypropylene", TAPPI Polymer Laminations & Coatings Conference at Atlanta, GA, September 13-16, 1988, Proceedings, pp. 283-285, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
19. "Performance Enhancement on Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Obtained by the Addition of Acrylic Acid Grafted Polypropylene, 44th Annual SPI Composites Conference, Dallas, TX, February 6-9, 1989, Proceedings, Sec 11A, pp. 1-5, A. M. Adur, R. C. Constable & J. A. Humenik.
20. "Use of Acrylic Acid Modified Polypropylene as a Nucleating Agent in Polypropylene and Its Compounds", SPE Polyolefins VI, 6th Biannual International Conference at Houston, TX, February 25-27, 1989, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
21. "Industrial Applications of Reactive Extruded Polyolefins: A Review", COMPALLOY'89 at New Orleans, LA, April 5-7, 1989, Preprints, pp. 111-149, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
22. "Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene: Performance Enhancement with Acid Modified Polypropylene", SPE 47th ANTEC'89 at New York, NY, May 1-4, 1989, Preprints pp. 1389-1393, R. C. Constable, J. A. Humenik & A. M. Adur.
23. "Enhancement of Properties of Reinforced Polypropylene by Grafted Polyolefin Coupling Agents", RAPRA Conference on Reactive Processing Practice and Possibilities, at Shawbury, U.K. 11-12 Sept. 1989, Preprints, p.11, A. M. Adur.
24. "Industrial Applications of Grafted Polyolefins Produced by Reactive Extrusion Processing", RAPRA Conference on Reactive Processing: Practice and Possibilities, at Shawbury, U.K. 11-12 Sept. 1989, p.9, A. M. Adur.
25. "Extrudable Thermoplastic Adhesive Blends for Adhesion to Metal, Polar Substrates and Polyolefins", TAPPI Polymers Laminations & Coatings Conference at Orlando, FL, September 1989, Proceedings, Vol. I, pp. 115-118, R. C. Constable & A. M. Adur.
26. "Polyacrylic Acid Grafted Polypropylene as a Compatibilizer for Polymer Alloys", International Plastics & Rubber Planning Conference at Dusseldorf, Germany, October 31 - November 1, 1989, Preprints of Abstracts, Session 12, p. 4, A. M. Adur.
27. "Some Industrial Applications of Grafted Polyolefins Produced by Reactive Processing", IUPAC Annual Conference at Singapore, November 1989, Preprints of Abstracts, Session 2/5, pp. 189-192, A. M. Adur.
28. "Introduction to High Barrier Packaging" TAPPI Short Course, Boston, MA, September 7, 1990, Course Developer & Speaker on section on "Materials": A. M. Adur, Proceedings, TAPPI Press, 1990.
29. "Higher Performance PP/Starch Biodegradable Alloys", COMPALLOY'91 at New Orleans, LA, January 30 - February 1, 1991, Proceedings, pp. 223-232, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
30. "Compatibilized Polyolefin-Starch Alloys Suitable for Biodegradable Plastics Applications", RECYCLE'91 at Davos, Switzerland, April 1-4, 1991, Preprints, pp. B 5.2-13, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable.
31. "Chemical Coupling of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Using Acid or Anhydride-Modified Polypropylenes”, SPE 49th ANTEC”91 at New York City, NY, April 2-5, 1991, Preprints, pp. 1892-6, R. C. Constable & A. M. Adur.
32. “Some Industrial Applications of Reactive Extruded Products", 8th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society at New Delhi, India, March 24-27, 1992, Preprints of Extended Abstracts, pp. 9-10, A. M. Adur.
33. "Use of Functional Polyolefins to Develop New Polypropylene-Nylon 6 Alloys", COMPALLOY'92 at Short Hills, NJ, April 8-10, 1992, Proceedings, pp. 139-147, A. M. Adur & R. C. Constable; also moderated another session.
34. "Frontiers in the Compatibilization of Polymer Alloys and Blends", COMPALLOY'93 at Newark, N.J., April 28-30, 1993, Proceedings, pp. 1-20, A. M. Adur; Also Program Developer & Moderator for Conference.
35. "Innovations in Recyclable Packaging", Session Developer & Moderator: A. M. Adur, PACK ALIMENTAIRE'93, Rosemont, IL, Proceedings, Session A-2.
36. "Effect of Compatibilization on Properties and Structure of Polymer Alloys and Blends: Applications of Interest to Packaging", FUTURE-PAK'93 at Atlanta, GA, October 4-6, 1993, Preprints, Session 3, pp. 3.45-3.66, A. M. Adur.
37. “Some Recent Developments in Improving PET Properties”, FUTURE-PAK'94 at Chicago, IL, November 16-17, 1994, Preprints, Session 1, pp. 1.38-1.48, L. J. Bonis and A. M. Adur.
38. “PET-LCP Compatibilized Alloys: A New Unique Development”, FUTURE-PAK'94 at Chicago, IL, November 16-17, 1994, Preprints, Session 2, pp. 2.48-2.58, A. M. Adur and L. J. Bonis.
39. “High Barrier Packaging - Session I” Co-Session Developer & Moderator: A. M. Adur, TAPPI Polymers Laminations & Coatings Conference at Chicago, IL, August 2000, Proceedings.
40. “Rheology Modified ThermoPlastic Elastomers”, SPE PolyOlefins 2003 at Houston, TX, February 24-26, 2003, Proceedings, Haylock and A. M. Adu.
41. “Recent Developments in TPEs and TPVs”, TPE TOPCON 2003 at Akron, OH, September 22-23, 2003, Preprints, A.M. Adur.
42. “Fast Molding TPV Grades”, SPE Rubber Division Annual meeting at Columbus, OH, October 3-7, 2004, Preprints, A. M. Adur and M. Rogunova.
43. “New TPV Grades with low C. O. F.”, TPE TOPCON 2004 at Akron, OH, September 21-22, 2004, Preprints, A. M. Adur.
44. "PolyDyne™ Ultra Ground Tire Rubber – A Unique Functional Additive", Fall 172nd Technical Meeting of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, Inc., Cleveland, OH, October 16-18, 2007, ISSN: 1547-1977, Preprints, A. M. Adur.
45. “Upgrading Performance of Recycled Nylon with ZeMac®”, Plastics Recycling 2011 Conference, New Orleans, LA, USA - March 2011, A. M. Adur.
46. “Performance Enhancement in Nylon Compounds with ZeMac®”, Society of Plastic Engineers’ Annual Technical Conference (SPE-ANTEC), Boston, MA, USA - May 2011, A. M. Adur.
47. “Upgrading Performance of Recycled Nylon with ZeMac®”, SPE’s Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC® 2011), Atlanta, GA - October 2011, A. M. Adur.
48. “Upgrading Performance of Recycled Polyamide with ZeMac®”, SPE EUROTEC® 2011 , Barcelona, Spain - October 2011,. M. Adur.
49. “Using ZeMac® Copolymers To Upgrade Recycled Nylon To Match or Exceed Prime Virgin Nylon Performance”, A. M. Adur, SPE ANTEC® 2013 , Cincinnati, OH, USA - May 2013, A. M. Adur.
50. “Using ZeMac® Copolymers To Upgrade Virgin Polyamide Performance”,SPE ANTEC® 2014 , Las Vegas, NV, USA - May 2014, A. M. Adur.
51. “Extending the End of Life of Polyamides by Upgrading Performance of Recycled and Virgin Nylon with ZeMac® Products”, AMI’s Solutions for End of Life Plastics - Conference Dusseldorf, Germany, June 2014, A. M. Adur.
52. “Surface Modification of Glass Fibers & Other Reinforcements using Ethylene-Maleic Anhydride Alternating Copolymers”, InnoPlast’s Polymer Compounding for Innovations in Plastics Industry, Hilton Airport Hotel , Atlanta, GA, USA Sep. 23-25, 2014, A. M. Adur..
53. “Using ZeMac® Copolymers To Reduce Costs in Polyamide Compounds and Still Meet Exacting Customer Performance Specifications”, SPE ANTEC® 2015 , Orlando, FL, USA - March 2015, A. M. Adur, and P. Taranekar.
54. “ZeMac®, A Unique Additive for Compounders of Engineering Plastics”, AMI's COMPOUNDING WORLD 2015 December 15-17 in Loew’s Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, USA, A. M. Adur.
55. “Increasing Performance and Processibility of High Relative Viscosity Polyamides”, AMI's PERFORMANCE POLYAMIDES 2016 June 8-9, Cologne, Germany, A. M. Adur,.
56. “New Exciting Developments with Polyamides and other Engineering Plastics for Automotive Applications”, Vonlanthen Group’s Annual Automotive Plastics Summit May 23-24, 2016, Stuttgart, Germany, A. M. Adur.
57. “Using ZeMac® Copolymers To Increase Performance and Processibility of High RV Polyamides”, SPE ANTEC® 2016 Indianapolis, IN, A. M. Adur, (presented by John Yamamoto).
58. “Vertellus’s ZeMac Application for Microencapsulation”, 20th Industrial Microencapsulation Convention, Nantes, France, April 10-13, 2017, A. M. Adur.
59. “New Exciting Developments with Branched Polyamides for Automotive Applications”, 2016 SPE AutoEPCON, Troy, MI - May 10, A. M. Adur.
60. “Use of ZeMac as a Compatibilizer for Engineering Plastics Alloys”,, 2016 International Summit on Polymer Compatibilization –Shanghai, China, A. M. Adur and Lu Jian.
61.” Advantages of a Unique Additive to Produce Branched Polyamides with High RV”, SPE’s 10th European Additives & Colors Conference, Venice, Italy – 22 to 24 March 2017, A. M. Adur.
62. “Increasing Performance of Impact-Modified Polyamides for Automotive Under-The-Hood Applications”, 2017 SPE AutoEPCON, Troy, MI - May 2, A. M. Adur.
63. “Use of Copolymers for Improving Performance of Nylon in the Automotive Engine Compartment”, Automotive Congress “Plastics-in-Motion” Troy, Michigan Sun. Jun. 4 to Wed. Jun. 7, 2017, A. M. Adur.
64. “Using ZeMac® Copolymers To Modify Surface Chemistry of Glass Fibers to Improve Performance of Glass-Reinforced Polyamides”, 2017 International Congress on Glass Annual Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey Oct. 22 to 25 2017, A. M. Adur.
65. “Surface Modification of Glass Fibers & Other Reinforcements using Ethylene-Maleic Anhydride Alternating Copolymers for Automotive Parts in the Engine Compartment”, ITB Group's Plastic Engine Parts 2017, Shanghai, China, Oct. 26, 2017, A. M. Adur.
66. “Enhancing the performance of polyamides using copolymers of ethylene & maleic anhydride”, AMI's Performance Polyamides 2017, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 14-15, A. M. Adur.
67. “Using ZeMac® Copolymers To Modify Surface Chemistry of Glass Fibers to Improve Performance of Glass-Reinforced Polyamides”, 2017 International Congress on Glass Annual Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey Oct. 22 to 25, A. M. Adur.
68. “Use of ZeMac® E400-based Solutions for Size Regulation of Microcapsules”, 21st Industrial Microencapsulation Convention, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 21-24, 2018, A. M. Adur.
69. “Modifying Surface Chemistry to Improve Performance of Polyamides Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Other Functional Additives for Tailoring Polyamide Properties to Meet Automotive Industry Requirements”, AMI’s 2rd Performance Polyamides USA 2018 City Center Marriott Hotel, Pittsburgh, Nov. 6-7, 2018, A. M. Adur.
70.” Use of ZeMac® E400-based Solutions for Size Regulation of Microcapsules, even down to the Nano Range” 8th Annual Congress of Nano Science and Technology-2018 (Nano S&T-2018), Berlin, Germany Oct. 24-26, 2018, A. M. Adur.
71. “Surface Modification of Glass Fibers & Other Reinforcements for Improved Performance of Polyamide Composites”, JEC Composites Asia 2018 Seoul, Korea, Nov. 14-16, 2018, A. M. Adur.
72. “Surface Chemistry Modification to Improve Performance of Polyamide Compounds Reinforced with Glass Fibers and Other Functional Additives”, AMI's Compounding World Congress 2019, Cleveland, OH on Wed. May 8 to Thu. May. 9, 2019, A. M. Adur.
73. “Use of Functional Additive-based Solutions for Size Regulation of Microcapsules, Down to the Nano Range”, World Congress on Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Valencia, Spain, May 13-14, 2019, A. M. Adur.
74. “Transition From ICVs to EVs Needs Changes in Automotive Polymer Materials”, A. M. Adur, 2nd Annual AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS Online Conference, BCF Group, Prague, Czech Republic, February 3, 2022
75. "Why Chemistry is Important for Microencapsulation", 21st Industrial Microencapsulation Convention, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 2-5 2022, A.M. Adur
List of Courses Taught/Developed:
+ Developed & Moderated One-Day Course on "High Barrier Packaging" and taught part of course on High Barrier Materials.
+Developed courses for Univ. of N. Carolina at Charlotte (all in 1993) in
- Material Selection & Substitution,
- Polymer Compounding, and
- Adhesion of Polymers.
+ Developed & Taught online courses on
- Compatibilization of Polymer Alloys, Blends and Composites;
- Reactive Compounding of TPEs and TPVs;
- Optimization of Polyolefin-Based Alloys and Composites;
- Reactive Compounding of TPEs and TPVs;
- Intellectual Property Basics for Chemists, Engineers & Managers - 1 & 2.
+Developed courses for Univ. of N. Carolina at Charlotte (all in 1993) in
- Material Selection & Substitution,
- Polymer Compounding, and
- Adhesion of Polymers.
+ Developed & Taught online courses on
- Compatibilization of Polymer Alloys, Blends and Composites;
- Reactive Compounding of TPEs and TPVs;
- Optimization of Polyolefin-Based Alloys and Composites;
- Reactive Compounding of TPEs and TPVs;
- Intellectual Property Basics for Chemists, Engineers & Managers - 1 & 2.
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