Wade DePolo, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Dr. DePolo received his Ph.D. and M.E. in Chemical Engineering from
Virginia
Tech and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from
Rutgers University.
Dr. DePolo interests include polymer processing, polymer (nanomaterials)
composites, and structure-property relationships
Some of his past and present projects include the following:
Determining the Origins of Warpage for Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Optimizing the Dimensional Stability and Mechanical Properties of Particle
Reinforced
Polycarbonate/Poly[Butylene terephthalate] Composites
Improved Elastomeric Compounds for Enhanced Light Weight Aircraft Tires with
Increased Durability
Developing a method to improve the wetability and drainage of polyurethane
foams
with water for the application of plant root x-ray imaging.
Developing a process methodology for generating transparent multilayered
films with
self-healing capabilities and high impact properties for the use
with armored vehicles.
Select Publications and Presentations:
W.S. DePolo and D. G. Baird. “Flow-Induced Warpage of Injection Molded TLCP Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites.” Polymer Composites, 27(3), p.239 June 2006.
W.S. DePolo and D. G. Baird. “Particulate Reinforced PC/PBT Composites, Part 1: Effect of Particle Size (Nano-talc Versus Fine Talc Particles) on Dimensional Stability and Properties.” Polymer Composites. Accepted August 2007.
W.S. DePolo and D. G. Baird. “Particulate Reinforced PC/PBT Composites, Part 2: Effect of Nano-clay Particles on Dimensional Stability and Structure-Property Relationships.” Polymer Composites. Accepted August 2007.
“Effect of Nano-clay particles on the Dimensional Stability and Structure-Property Relationships of Polycarbonate (PC) and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Nanocomposites”, presentation at AIChE Annual Meeting, 2005.
“Effect of Concentration and Particle on the Rheological Properties and Dimensional Stability of PBT Composites Reinforced with Talc” presentation at AIChE Annual Meeting, 2004.
“The Effect of Blending Sequence and Blend Ratio on the Properties and Structure of Polycarbonate (PC) and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Composite Blends Reinforced with Talc” presentation at ANTEC Annual Meeting, 2004. “Flow Induced Warpage of Polypropylene/TLCP Fiber Reinforced Composites” presentation at ANTEC Annual Meeting, 2003.
