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Yulin Deng

Yulin Deng

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Building: Paper Tricentennial (IPST)
Office: 375
Phone: 404.894.5759
Fax: 404.894.4778
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Georgia Institute of Technology
School of Chemical &
Biomolecular Engineering
311 Ferst Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30332-0100

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Peered Reviewed Journal Publications and Book Chapters

  1. C. Lao, Q. Kuang, M. Park, Y. Deng, A.K. Sood, D. L. Polla , Z.L. Wang, Giant Enhancement in UV Response of ZnO Nanobelts by Polymer Surface-Functionalization, Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2007), 129(40), 12096

  2. B. Weintraub, Y. Deng, Z. Wang, Position-Controlled Seedless-Growth of ZnO Nanorod Arrays on Polymer Substrate via Wet Chemical Synthesis, Journal of Physical Chemistry, C, (2007) 115, 10162

  3. Lao, Q. Kuang, Z. Wang, M. Park and Y. Deng, Polymer Functionalized Piezoelectric-FET as Humidity/Chemical Nanosensors, Applied Physics Letter, (2007) 90, 262107

  4. K. Nelson, Y. Deng, Effect of Polycrystalline Structure of TiO2 Particles on the Light Scattering Efficiency, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Available Online

  5. K. Nelson, Y. Deng, Morphology Control of Regenerated Cellulose Nanostructures and the Encapsulation of Dissolved Cellulose on Inorganic Particles, Macromolecules Materials & Engineering, (2007), 292, 1158.

  6. K. Nelson and Y. Deng, Enhanced Light Scattering from Hollow Polycrystalline TiO2 Particles in a Cellulose Matrix, Langmuir, In Press

  7. Q. Sun, Y. Deng, The unique role of DL-tartaric acid in determining the morphology of polyaniline nanostructures during an interfacial oxidation polymerization, Materials Letters, Available Online

  8. B. Brotherson, L. A. Bottomley, P. Ludovice and Y. Deng, Cationic Polyacrylamide Conformation on Mica Studied by Single Molecule “Pulling” with Scanning Probe Microscopy, Macromolecules, (2007), 40, 4561

  9. Y. Zhao, Y. Wang, J. Zhu, A. Ragauskas, Y. Deng, Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Spruce by Alkaline Pretreatment at Low Temperature, Journal of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Available Online

  10. D. White, Y. Deng, Y. Zhao, D. Kim, T. Paterson, P. Jones, E. Turner, A. Ragauskas, Developing a New Paradigm for Linerboard Fillers, Tappi Journal, In Press

  11. Y. Wang, Y. Deng, Enzymatic Treatment for Improving Cotton Fiber Dissolution, Carbohydrate Polymers, Available Online

  12. K. Nelson, Y. Deng, Enhanced Bondability between Inorganic Particle and Polysaccharide Substrate by Encapsulation with Regenerated Cellulose, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Available Online

  13. G. Sun, Y. Deng, Flotation Deinking of Old Newspapers (ONP) Using Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) as a Single Deinking Agent, Progress in Paper Recycling, (2007),16 (3), 32.

  14. S. Yoon, Y. Deng, Experimental and modeling study of the strength properties of clay-starch composite filled papers, Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, (2007) 46, 4883

  15. Z. Zhou, Y. Deng, Synthesis of Magnesium Hydroxide Sulfate Hydrate Nanobelts Using Sparingly Soluble Carbonate Salts in Solution, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, (2007), 316, 183

  16. Y. Pu, J. Zhang, T. Elder, Y. Deng, P. Gatenholm, Investigation into nanocellulosics versus acacia reinforced acrylic films, Composites: Part B, (2007) 38, 360

  17. H. Jung, E. Lee, B. Ji, Y. Deng, J. Yun, and J. Yeum, Poly(vinyl acetate)/poly(vinyl alcohol)/montmorillonite nanocomposite microspheres prepared by suspension polymerization and saponification, Colloid Polymer Science, (2007) 285 (6), 705

  18. M. Park, Q. Sun and Y. Deng, Polyaniline Microspheres Comprised of Highly Crystallized Nanorods, Macromolecular Rapid Communication, (2007) 28 (11). 1237

  19. Z. Tong and Y. Deng, Synthesis of Polystyrene Encapsulated Nanosaponite Composite Latex via Miniemulsion Polymerization, Polymer, (2007), 48 (15), 4337.

  20. R. Ou, Y. Deng, A. Ragauskas, Polymer Clay Self-Assembly Complexes on Paper, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2007), 105, 1987

  21. Q. Sun, M. Park and Y. Deng, Dendritic superstructure formation of polyaniline prepared using a water-soluble polyelectrolyte copolymer as the support matrix, Materials Letters, (2007), 61, 3052

  22. Q. Sun, J. Schork, and Y. Deng, Water-Based Polymer/Clay Nanocomposite Suspension for Paper Barrier Coating, Composite Science and Technology, (2007), 67, 1823.

  23. Z. Tong and Y. Deng, Synthesis of Water-based Polystyrene-nanoclay Composite Suspension via Mini-emulsion Polymerization, Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research (2006) 45(8), 2641.

  24. D. Rosado, W. Miao, Q. Sun and Y. Deng, Electrochemistry and Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence of All-trans Conjugated Polymer Poly[distyrylbenzene-b-(ethylene Oxide)]s, Journal of Physical Chemistry B (2006),110 (32), 15719.

  25. K. Nelson and Y. Deng, The Shape Dependence of Core-Shell and Hollow Titania Nanoparticles on Coating Thickness During Layer-by-Layer and Sol-Gel Synthesis, Nanotechnology, (2006), 17 (13), 3219.

  26. Z. Zhou, Q. Sun, Z. Hu, and Y. Deng, Nanobelt Formation of Magnesium Hydroxide Sulfate Hydrate via a Facile Hydrothermal Process, Journal of Physical Chemistry B. (2006), 110(27), 13387.

  27. S. Yoon and Y. Deng, Starch-Fatty Complex Modified Filler for Papermaking, Tappi Journal (2006), 5(9), 3.

  28. Y. Zhao and Y. Deng, Improvement of Peroxide Bleaching Yield and Efficiency of TMP Pulp Using Oxalaldehyde and Glyoxal Crosslink Agents,  Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, (2006), 45(17), 5813.

  29. S. Yoon and Y. Deng, Clay-Starch Composites and Their Application in Papermaking, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2006), 100, 1032.

  30. G. Xu , C. Yang and Y. Deng, Mechanism of Paper Wet Strength Development by Polycarboxylic Acids with Different Molecular Weight and Glutaraldehyde/ poly(vinyl alcohol), Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2006), 101 (1), 277.

  31. J. Yeum, H. Ghim and Y. Deng, Low Temperature Suspension Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate for the Preparation of High Molecular Weight Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Silver Nanocomposite Microspheres, Fibers and Polymers (2005), 6 (4) 277. 

  32. J. Yeum and Y. Deng, Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Poly(methyl methacrylate) Microspheres by Suspension Polymerization in the Presence of Silver Nanoparticles, Colloid and Polymer Science (2005), 283 (11), 1172.

  33. Q. Sun and Y. Deng, In Situ Synthesis of Temperature-Sensitive Hollow Microspheres via Interfacial Polymerization, Journal of the American Chemical Society, (2005),127 (23), 8274.

  34. Q. Sun and Y. Deng, Encapsulation of Polystyrene Latex with Temperature-Responsive Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) via a Self-Assembling Approach and the Adsorption Behaviors Therein, Langmuir, (2005), 21, 5812.

  35. G. DeLozier, Y. Zhao, Y. Deng, D. White, J. Zhu and M. Prein, laboratory- and Mill-scale study of surfactant spray flotation deinking, Tappi Journal, 2005, 4, (10), 25.

  36. Z. Yan, Q. Liu, Y. Deng, and A. Ragauskas, Paper Strength Improvement with Starch Modified Clay, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2005) 97 (1), 44.

  37. Y. Zhao, Z. Yan, Y. Deng, PSA properties and screenability in paper recycling, Tappi Journal, (2005), 4 (8), 12.

  38. J. Yeum and Y. Deng, High molecular weight poly(methyl methacrylate)/silver nanocomposite microspheres by suspension polymerization, Colloid and Polymer Science, (2005) 283, 1772.

  39. Y. Zhao, Z. Hu, Y. Deng, a. Ragauskas, Improvement of Paper Properties Using Starch-Modified Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Filler, Tappi Journal, (2005), 4, 3.

  40. Q. Sun,Y. Deng, J. Chen, B. Tang, Preparation, Characterization, and Solution Mediated Photoluminescence of All Trans Poly[distyrylbenzene-b-(ethylene oxide)]s, European Polymer Journal, (2005), 41(3), 481.

  41. J.Y. Zhu, F. Tan, and K. L. Scallon, Y. Zhao and Y. Deng, Deinking Selectivity (Z-Factor): A New Parameter to Evaluate The Performance of Flotation Deinking Process, Separation & Purification Technology, (2005), 43, 33.

  42. J. Yeum, Q. Sun and Y. Deng, Poly(vinyl acetate)/Silver Nanocomposite Microspheres Prepared by Suspension Polymerization, Macromolecular Materials & Engineering, (2005), 290 (1) 78.

  43. Y. Xu and Y. Deng, The Buildup of Detrimental Substances in Closed Whitewater of Paper Machine, Tappi Journal, 2004, 3(8).

  44. Z. Hu, Q. Sun, Y. Deng, Synthesis of precipitated calcium carbonate nanoparticles using a two-membrane system, Colloid Journal, (2004), 66 (6), 745.

  45. Hartong and Y. Deng, Evidence of Ester Bond Contribution to Neutral to Alkaline Rosin Sizing Using Polyethyleneimine-Epichlorohydrin (PEI-epi) as a Mordant, Journal of Pulp Paper Science, (2004), 30 (7), 203.

  46. S. Yoon and Yulin Deng, Flocculation and reflocculation of clay suspension by different polymer systems under turbulent conditions, Journal Colloid & Interface Science, (2004) 278 (1) 139. 

  47. Q. Sun and Y. Deng, Synthesis of Micron to Nanometer CaCO3 Particles via a Mass restriction Process in Emulsion Liquid Membrane, Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, (2004), 278 (2), 376.

  48. Y. Zhao, Y. Deng, and J. Zhu, The Roles of Surfactant in Flotation Deinking, Progress in Paper Recycling, (2004), 14 (1), 41.

  49. G. Xu, C. Yang and Y. Deng, Combination of Bifunctional Aldehydes and Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) as the Crosslinking Systems to Improve Paper Wet Strength, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2004), 93, 1673. 

  50. D. Mancosky, L. Lacia and Y. Deng, The Effects of Lignocellulosic Fiber Surface Area on the Dynamics of Lignin Oxidation and Diffusion, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2004), 29 (1), 177.

  51. Z. Hu, and Y. Deng, Synthesis of Needle-like Aragonite from Calcium Chloride and Sparingly Dissoluble Magnesium Carbonate, Powder Technology, (2004), 140 (2), 10.

  52. Z. Yan, Y. Luo, Y. Deng, and J. Schork, Water-Soluble/Dispersible Cationic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Part 2. Adhesives from Emulsion Polymerization, Journal Applied Polymer Science, (2004), 91 (1), 347.

  53. Q. Sun, Y. Deng, and Z. Wang , Synthesis and Characterization of Polystyrene-Encapsulated Laponite Composite via Miniemulsion Polymerization, Macromolecular Materials & Engineering, (2004), 289, 288.

  54. Y. Zhao, Q. Luo and Y. Deng, Microstickies Removal by Flotation in the Presence of Inorganic Fillers, Progress in Paper Recycling, (2003), 13 (1),28.

  55. G. DeLozier and Y. Deng, Enhanced Flotation Deinking of 100% Flexographic ONP Using Surfactant Spray Technique in the Presence of Siloxane-based Defoamer, Progress in Paper Recycling, (2003), 13 (1), 5.

  56. Z. Hu, Y. Deng, Supersaturation Control in Aragonite Synthesis Using Sparingly Dissoluble Calcium Salts as Reactants, Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, (2003), 266 (2), 359. 

  57. Q. Luo, Y. Deng, J. Zhu, and W. Shin, Foam Control Using Foaming Agent Spray: A Novel Concept for Flotation Deinking of Wastepaper, Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, (2003), 42, 3578.

  58. Z. Yan, and Y. Deng, Water-Soluble/Dispersible Cationic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Part 1. Adhesives from Solvent Polymerization, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2003), 90 (6), 1624.

  59. Y. Xu and Y. Deng, A Novel Method for Characterization of Charge Neutralization Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, (2003), 264 (1), 271.

  60. G. Xu, C. Yang and Y. Deng, Application of Bifunctional Aldehydes to Improve Paper Wet Strength, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2002), 83 (12), 2539.

  61. Y. Xu, B. Hartong, and Y. Deng, Neutral to Alkaline Rosin Sizing Using Polyethleneimine-epichlorohydrin (PEI-epi) as a Mordant, Journal of Pulp & Paper Science, (2002), 28 (2), 39.

  62. G. Xu, C. Yang and Y. Deng, Effects of poly(vinyl alcohol) on the strength of kraft paper crosslinked by a polycarboxylic acid, Journal of Pulp & Paper Science, (2001), 27 (1), 14.

  63. X. Pan and Y. Deng, Fundamental Aspects of Recycling Waxed Corrugated Containers (WCC) by Flotation, Progress in Paper Recycling, (2001),10 (4) 28.

  64. J. Schork, Y. Luo, Y. Deng, and Y. Yan, Emulsion/Miniemulsion Polymerization of Butyl Acrylate with the Cumene Hydroperoxide/Tetraethlenepentramine Redox Initiator, Polymer Reaction Engineering, (2001), 9 (3), 183.

  65. Z. Yan, Y. Deng, D. Zhang, and C. Yang, Synthesis and Characterization of Cationic Copolymers of Butyl Acrylate and {3-Methacryloylamino)propyl} trimethylammonium Chloride, Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, (2001), 39 (7), 1031.

  66. P. Brodeur, Y. Deng, Z. Yan, J. Gerhardstein, and F. Bose, Whitewater Clarification Using a Dual flocculation/Ultrasonic Method, Journal Pulp & Paper Science, (2001), 27 (4), 130.

  67. Q. Sun and Y. Deng, Flotation Deinking of Old Newspapers (ONP) Using Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) as a Single Deinking Agent, Progress in Paper Recycling, (2000), 10 (1), 13.

  68. Z. Yan and Y. Deng, Flocculation of Anionic Polystyrene Latex with Dual-flocculants of Cationic Silica Particles and Water-soluble Polymers, Chemical Engineering Journal, (2000), 80, 31.

  69. J. Jiang and Y. Deng, The Effects of Inorganic Salts and Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Filler on the Hydrolysis Kinetics of Alkylketene Dimer, Journal of Pulp & Paper Science, (2000), 26 (6), 208.

  70. N. Yang and Y. Deng, Paper Sizing Agents from Micelle-like Aggregates of Polystyrene-based Cationic Copolymers, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2000), 77, 2067.

  71. Y. Deng, Effect of Fiber Surface Chemistry on the Fiber Loss in Flotation Deinking, Tappi Journal, (2000), 83 (6), 61.

  72. C. Gilbert, J. Hsieh, Y. Xu, and Y. Deng, The Effects of White Water Closure on the Physical Properties of Linerboard, Tappi Journal, (2000), 83 (4), 68.

  73. Y. Deng, Surfactant Spray: A New Approach to Flotation Deinking, Paperage, (1999), 115 (8), 14.

  74. X., Y. Deng, J. Waterhouse, P. Pfromm, and W. Carr, Development of an Easily Deinkable Copy Toner Using Soy-based Copolyamides, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (1999), 74, 1563.

  75. X. Fan, Y. Deng, and J. Waterhouse, Synthesis and Characterization of Soy-based Copolyamides with Different a-amino Acids, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (1999), 73, 1081.

  76. V. Hulkko and Y. Deng, Effects of Water-soluble Inorganic Salts and Organic Materials on the Performance of Different Polymer Retention Aids, Journal of Pulp & Paper Science, (1999), 25, 378.

  77. Y. Xu and Y. Deng, Retention of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Old Corrugated Container Furnishes, Tappi Journal, (1999), 82 (8), 121.

  78. Y. Deng, Z. Yan and N. Yang, Synthesis of Polystyrene-based Cationic Copolymers and Their Colloidal Properties in Water, Colloid and Polymer Science (1999), 277, 227.

  79. X. Fan, Y. Deng, J. Waterhouse, and P. Pfromm, Synthesis and Characterization of Polyamide Resins From Soy-Based Dimer Acids and Different Amides, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (1998), 68, 305.

  80. Y. Deng and M. Abazeri, True Flotation and Physical Entrapment: the Mechanisms of Fiber Loss in Flotation Deinking, Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, (1998), 13, 4.

  81. Y. Deng and M. Abazeri, Contact Angle Measurement of Wood Fibers in Surfactant and Polymer Solutions, Wood and Fiber Science, (1998), 30 (2), 155.

  82. Y. Deng, G. Wu, and J. Zhu, Surfactant Spray for Flotation Deinking, J. Pulp & Paper Science, (1998), 24 (9), 295.

  83. Y. Deng, G. Wu, and J. Zhu, Collector Chemistry in Flotation Deinking of Xerographic Papers, Progress in Paper Recycling, (1998), 7 (4), 20.

  84. A. Gibbs, H. Xiao, Y. Deng, and R. Pelton, Flocculants for Precipitated Calcium Carbonate in Newsprint Pulps, Tappi Journal, (1997), 80 (4): 163.

  85. T. Heindel, S. Banerjee, and Y. Deng, Recycling Research at IPST, PaperAge, (1999), 115 (8): 14.

  86. S. Mears, Y. Deng, T. Cosgrove, and R. Pelton, The Structure of Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Bound to a Poly(NIPAM) Microgel Particle, Langmuir, (1997), 13: 1901.

  87. H. Ono and Y. Deng, Flocculation and Retention of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate by Cationic Polymeric Microparticle Flocculant, Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, (1997), 188: 183.

  88. Y. Deng, X. Huining, and R. Pelton, Temperature-sensitive Flocculants Based on Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-diallydimethylammonium Chloride), (1996), Journal Colloid & Interface Science, (1996), 179,188.

  89. Y. Deng and R. Pelton, The Synthesis and Solution Properties of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-diallydimethylammonium Cloride), Macromolecules, (1995), 28, 4617.

  90. J. Zhang, R. Pelton, and Y. Deng, Temperature Dependent Contact Angle of Water on Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Gel, Langmuir, (1995),11: 2301.

  91. Y. Deng, R. Pelton, H. Xiao, and A. Hamielec, Synthesis of Nonionic Flocculant of     Polyacrylamide Graft Poly(Ethylene Oxide) by Gamma Radiation, Journal of Applied  Polymer Science, (1994), 54, 805.

  92. Y. Deng, C. Price, and C. Booth, Preparation and Properties of Block Copolymers With Two Stat-copoly(Oxyethylene/Oxypropylene) Blocks, European Polymer Journal, (1994), 30, 103.

  93. Q. Wang, G. Yu, Y. Deng, C. Price, and C. Booth, Elution Gel Permeation     Chromatography: Application to the Association of Block Copolymer F127 in Aqueous Solution, European Polymer Journal, (1993), 29,665.

  94. Y. Deng, J. Ding, G. Yu, R. Mobbs, F. Heatley, C. Price, and C. Booth, Preparation and Properties of Stat-copoly(Oxyethylene/Oxypropylene)-block-poly(Oxyethylene). Part 1: Use of Crown Ether in the Anionic Copolymerization of Propylene Oxide and Ethylene Oxide, Polymer, (1992), 33, 1959.

  95. Y. Deng, J. Ding, R. Stubersfield, F. Heatley, D. Attwood, C. Price, and C. Booth, Preparation and Properties of Stat-copoly(Oxyethylene/Oxypropylene)-block-poly(Oxyethylene). Part 2: Micellization and Gelation Properties in Aqueous Solution, Polymer, (1992), 33, 1963.

  96. Y. Deng, G. Yu, C. Price, and C. Booth, The Thermodynamics of Micellization and Gelation in Aqueous Solution of Oxyethylene/Oxypropylene Diblock Copolymers Studied by Light Scattering and Differential Scanning Calorimetry, J. Chem. Soc. Faraday Trans., (1992), 88, 1441.

  97. G. Yu, Y. Deng, S. Dalton, Q. Wang, D. Attwood, and C. Booth, The thermodynamics of Micellization and Gelation of Triblock- poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene/oxyethylene),  F127, J. Chem. Soc. Faraday Transaction (1992), 88: 2537.

  98. Y. Deng and S. Jin, Separating and Concentrating Li+ From Na+, K+ and Li+ Mixed Aqueous Solution with Synergetic Extraction Liquid Membrane, Inorganic Chemistry (in Chinese), (1990), 6,112.

  99. Z. Yan and Y. Deng, Cationic Microparticles in Papermaking Wet End, in Micro and Nanoparticles in Papermaking, J.M. Rodriguez, Ed., (2005) TAPPI Press.

  100. Y. Deng and Z. Yan, Polystyrene and Polyacrylate Based Cationic Copolymers and Their Colloidal Dispersion - Novel Polymers for Paper Industry, in Current Topics in Colloid & Interface Science, Research Trends Publisher, New Delhi, (2001), Vol. 4, 183.

  101. Y. Deng, Flotation Deinking Chemistry, in Paper Recycling Challenge Vol. 3: Paper Recycling, Doshi M. R. and Dyer J. M., Eds., Doshi & Associates Inc., Appleton, WI, (1998), 257.

  102. H. Ono and Y. Deng, Cationic Microparticle Retention Aids: The Mechanism Study and Laboratory Evaluation, The Fundamentals of Papermaking Materials, C.F. Baker, Ed., Pira International, London, (1997), Vol 2, 1097-1120.

  103. Y. Deng, Y. Xiang, and T. Guo, A Study on De-emulsification Using Eddy Electric Field in Liquid Emulsion Membrane Separation Processes, Separation Technology, N. N. Li and H. Strathmann, Eds., Engineering Foundation, New York, N.Y. (1989), 239.

Patents and Pending Patents

  1. Y. Deng, and S. Yoon, Starch-Fatty Acid Modified Calcium Carbonate Fillers for Improving Paper Properties, US Patent Application,  March 1, 2007 

  2. Y. Deng, and J.Y. Zhu "Froth Flotation Deinking Process for Paper Recycling," US Patent 5,876,558, March 2, 1999.

  3. Y. Deng and Y. Yan, Water-Soluble/Dispersible and Easy Removable Cationic Adhesives and Coating for Paper Recycling, US Patent 6,969,752, (29 November 2005)