Publications by Robert (Bob) M. Kimmel, Sc.D.

<div><b>Journal Artcles</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '734' )">H. J. Bae, H. J. Park, D. O. Darby, R. M. Kimmel and W. S. Whiteside “Development and characterization of pet/fish gelatin-nanoclay composite/LDPE laminate: gelatin-nanoclay film as a functional barrier layer” Pkg. Tech. Sci., accepted for publication</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '735' )">H. J Bae, W. S. Whiteside, Y.J. Byun, S.I. Hong , D.O. Darby, R. M. Kimmel, H.J. Park, “Effect of clay content, homogenization rpm, ph, and ultrasonification on mechanical and barrier properties of fish gelatin/montmorillonite nanocomposite films" J. Food Sci. Tech., accepted for publication</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '736' )">H. J. Bae, D. O. Darby, R.. M. Kimmel, H. J. Park, W. S. Whiteside, "Effects of transglutaminase induced crosslinking on properties of fish gelatin-nano clay composite film", J. Food Chem., accepted for publication</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '737' )">Y. T. Kim, K. Cooksey, R. M. Kimmel and K. W. Kim “Antimicrobial activity of chitosan biopolymer films prepared with different molecular weights of chitosans against foodborne pathogens” LWT, in revision</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '738' )">Y.T. Kim, S.H, Ko, J.H.Lee, R.M.Kimmel, “Application of background emission observed in 1, 1’ oxalyldiimiddazole derivatives chemiluminescence reaction,” Analytical Chemistry, 2008 in review</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '739' )">Y-T. Kim, Y-S. Hong, R. M. Kimmel, J-H Rho, C-H. Lee “New Approach for characterization of biopolymer film using proton behavior determined by low field 1H NMR” J. Agri.Food Chem., 55 10678-84 (2007)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '740' )">V. Chougule, R. M. Kimmel and D. A. Zumbrunnen “Novel Barrier Films using Smart Blending Technology for Reducing Flavor Migration in Packaging Applications” in preparation</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '741' )">V. Chougule, R. M. Kimmel and D. A. Zumbrunnen “Barrier, mechanical and thermal properties of PE-EVOH blends with novel morphologies produced with a continuous chaotic advection blender” in preparation</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '742' )">Y. T. Kim and R. M. Kimmel “A novel method to determine antioxidation activity of gelatin biopolymer film incorporating ascorbic acid, phytic acid and BHA using a Resazulin Simulation System” J. Agricultural and Food Chemisrty in revision (2008)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '743' )">M. B. Barker and R. M. Kimmel. "Effects of octene and norbornene content on blends of cyclo-olefinic copolymers with linear low density polyethylene. I. Physical Properties" in preparation.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '744' )">M. B. Barker, I. Luzinov and R. M. Kimmel. "Effects of octene and norbornene content on blends of cyclo-olefinic copolymers with linear low density polyethylene. II. Structural Characterization" in preparation.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '745' )">R. M. Kimmel. “Undergraduate Labs in Applied Polymer Science – A Case Study” Proc. 2002 ASEE Ann. Conf. (2002)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '746' )">R. M. Kimmel. “Polyester Film” J. Microgr. 12, 15-23 (1982)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '747' )">W. Whitney and R. M. Kimmel. “Griffith Equation and Carbon Fiber Strength” Nature Physical Science 237, 93-94 (1972).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '748' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “Activation-energy Spectra for Retraction of Hot-Stretched Polystyrene and Shear Creep in Polymethyl Methacrylate” J. Appl. Phys. 42, 4926-4930 (1971).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '749' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “Effects of Pressure on Amorphous Polymers: Thermodynamic Properties of Densified Polymethyl Methacrylate” J. Appl. Phys. 42, 4917-4925 (1971).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '750' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “Effects of High Pressure on Amorphous Polymers. II. Annealing of Densified Polymethyl Methacrylate” J. Appl. Phys. 42, 1892-1896 (1971).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '751' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “Effects of High Pressure on Amorphous Polymers: Densification of Polymethyl Methacrylate” J. Appl. Phys. 41, 2917-2927 (1970).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '752' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “Activation Energy Spectra for Nonlinear Relaxation Processes” J. Appl. Phys. 41, 592-596 (1970)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '753' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “On the Energy Spectrum of Densified Silica Glass.” Phys. Chem. Glasses 10, 12-17 (1969).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '754' )">R. M. Kimmel and D. R. Uhlmann. “Activation Energy Spectra for Relaxation in Amorphous Materials. I. Volume Relaxation in Polystyrene and Polyvinyl Acetate” J. Appl. Phys. 40, 4254-4260 (1969).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '755' )">R. M. Kimmel and R. D. Andrews. “Birefringence Effects in Acrylonitrile Polymers. II. The Nature of the 140°C Transition” J. Appl. Phys. 36, 3063-3071 (1965).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '756' )">R. D. Andrews and R. M. Kimmel. “Solid State Structure and Glass Transitions in Polyacrylonitrile: the Hetero-bonded Solid State” J. Polymer Sci. B3, 167-169 (1965).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '757' )">R. D. Andrews and R. M. Kimmel. “Birefringence Effects in Acrylonitrile Polymers. I Effects at Different Temperatures” J. Appl. Phys. 35, 3194-3202 (1964).</li></ul><div><b>Trade Journals</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '758' )">B.L. Kindberg and R.M. Kimmel. “Films: Flexibility in Labeling” Paper, Film & Foil Converter 55, 46-48 (1981)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '759' )">R.M. Kimmel. “PET Also is a Film Material” Plastics Design & Processing 23, 15-16 (1983).</li></ul><div><b>Proceedings, Published with Oral Presentations</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '760' )">V. A. Chougule, R. M. Kimmel and D. A. Zumbrunnen. “Novel Barrier Films using Smart Blending Technology for Reducing Flavor Migration in Packaging Applications” 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging, Windsor, U.K. (2007)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '761' )">D. Darby, K. Cooksey and R. M. Kimmel. “Flavor and aroma permeation concepts and applications” Proc 2006. TAPPI Place Conference (2006) </li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '762' )">V. A. Chougule, R. M. Kimmel and D. A. Zumbrunnen. “Morphology, Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Novel Films developed using Smart Blending Technology” Proc. 2005 International Polyolefins Conference (2005)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '763' )">V. A. Chougule, R. M. Kimmel and D. A. Zumbrunnen. “Novel Barrier Films using Smart Blending Technology for Packaging Applications” Proc. Flexible Packaging Conference 2005 (2005)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '764' )">V. A. Chougule, R. M. Kimmel and D. A. Zumbrunnen. “Development of Novel Barrier Films using Chaotic Advection ‘Smart Blending’ Device” Proc. 2005 Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers (2005)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '765' )">R.M. Kimmel, W.S. Whiteside, K. D. Cooksey and D. O. Darby, "New Developments in Food Packaging in North America" 20th KOPAST International Seminar on Packaging Science & Technology, Seoul, Korea (2008) – Keynote Address</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '766' )">Y. T. Kim and R.M. Kimmel. “Development of Gelatin Film as an Active Packaging Layer” Proc 2004. TAPPI Place Conference (2004)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '767' )">R. M. Kimmel. “Polymer Physics Laboratories for the Undergraduate Packaging Curriculum” 13th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Lansing, MI, June, 2002.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '768' )">R. M. Kimmel, A. Wolf and J. A. Penoyer. “Wide-mouth PET bottles: achieving hot-filling ability through multi-layer reinforcement” 12th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Warsaw, Poland, June, 2001</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '769' )">R. M. Kimmel. "21st Century Challenges for the Packaging Industry" Food Packaging Design Conference, Orlando, FL, April 11-13, 2000</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '770' )">R. M. Kimmel and K. D. Cooksey “Challenges in Sustainable Packaging” Functional Packaging Through Chemistry, North Jersey Section American Chemical Society, Newark, NJ (2008) – Keynote Address</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '771' )">R. M. Kimmel “Sustainable Packaging-One Academics View” Yon Sei University Packaging Research Forum, Seoul, Korea (2008) </li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '772' )">R. M. Kimmel “Results of NACDS/Clemson Packaging Study” NACDS Supply and Logistics Conference, Orlando March 26, 2007 (invited speaker)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '773' )">R. Thomas, R. M. Kimmel, W. S. Whiteside. “Rethinking Packaging Design to Support a Piece-Pick Distribution Operation” NACDS Supply and Logistics Conference, San Diego March 19, 2006 (Invited speaker)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '774' )">R. M. Kimmel. “Smart Blending; The Clemson University Center for Flexible Packaging” Korea University, Seoul, Korea. October 19, 2005 (invited speaker)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '775' )">Y. S. Hong, Y. T. Kim, R. M. Kimmel, J. H. Rho, C. H. Lee. “Characterization Of Proton Behavior In Gelatin Films Plasticized With Glycerol Using Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance” ACS Annual Meeting, Washington, DC August 30, 2005 (Poster)</li></ul><div><b>Abstracts, Published with Oral Presentation or Poster Session and not subsequently published</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '776' )">R. M. Kimmel.” Recent Developments in Polymers, Extrusion Technology and Films” Masterfoods international innovation conference, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 2004</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '777' )">Y. T. Kim, R. M. Kimmel and S. H. Jun “Effect of incorporated antioxidants (ascorbic acid, citric acid, phytic acid and BHA) on physical properties and antioxidant activity of gelatin film” IFT Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV July 15, 2004 (Poster, 1st Place Student Competition)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '778' )">Y. T. Kim and R. M. Kimmel. "Effects of a series of organic acids on the properties of edible gelatin films" IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL July 14, 2003 (Poster)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '779' )">R. M. Kimmel. "The Challenge of the Plastic Beer Bottle" IFT Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, June 12, 2000. (Invited speaker)</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '780' )">R. D. Andrews, T. J. Hammack, E. M. Krokosky and R. M. Kimmel. “Comparative Photoelastic Behavior of Styrene and Acrylic Polymers” Bull. Am. Phys. Soc. 11, 180 (1966)</li></ul><div><b>Books/Chapters</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '781' )">Y. T. Kim, K. W. Kim, J. H. Han, R. M. Kimmel Chapter 6: “Antimicrobial Packaging for Food” in J. Kerry and P. Butler (eds.) Smart Packaging Technologies for Fast Moving Consumer Goods Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons (2008).</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '782' )">R. M. Kimmel. “Structure-Property Relationships in the After-Processing of Acrylic Yarns” paper presented to The Fiber Society, Princeton, NJ 1971 and summarized (with figures) in M. Jaffe. “Fibers” in Thermal Characterization of Polymers. E. A. Turi (ed.). New York: Academic Press (1981). pp. 709-792.</li></ul><div><b>Program Chair</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '783' )">Flex-Pack '99 Europe, Amsterdam, Nov. 8-9, 1999</li></ul><div><b>Review Panels</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '784' )">NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, Arlington, VA July 23-26, 2001</li></ul><div><b>Patents</b></div><ul><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '785' )">R. M. Kimmel, A.E. Wolf, J.A. Penoyer and D.D. Roth, U.S. Patent 6,426,128 "Co-processable multi-layer laminates for forming high strength, haze-free, transparent articles and methods of producing same" July 31, 2002.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '786' )"> J.E. Kuder, R.N. Demartino, D. Cangiano, R.D. Jester, A.E.Wolf, R. M. Kimmel, S.H. Rounsville, J.A. Penoyer, U.S. Patent 6,312,772 “Multilayer laminate formed from a substantially stretched non-molten wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polymer and non-polyester thermoplastic polymer” Nov. 6, 2001.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '787' )">R.D. Jester, A.E. Wolf, R. M. Kimmel, D. Cangiano and J.A. Penoyer, U.S. Patent 6,268,026 “Multilayer laminate formed from a substantially stretched non-molten wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polymer and non-liquid crystalline polyester and method for forming same” July 31, 2001</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '788' )">A.E. Wolf, R.M. Kimmel, J.A. Penoyer and D.D. Roth, EP0928683 "Co-processable multi-layer laminates for forming high strength, haze-free transparent articles and methods of producing same" Jul. 14, 1999.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '789' )">D. Cangiano, J.E. Kuder, A. Wolf, R.D. Jester, R. M. Kimmel, J.A. Penoyer, R.N. DeMartino and S.H. Rounsville, EP0911150 "Laminates formed from wholly aromatic, amorphous stretchable liquid crystalline polymers and non-polyester thermoplastics and methods of forming same" Apr. 28, 1999.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '790' )">D. Cangiano, A. E. Wolf, R.D. Jester, R.M. Kimmel and J.A.Penoyer, EP0909781 "Laminates formed from wholly aromatic, amorphous stretchable liquid crystalline polymers and non-liquid crystalline polyesters and methods of forming same" Apr. 21, 1999</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '791' )">K-H Kochem, P. Boening, H. Schenk and R. M. Kimmel, DE4310082, "Electroluminescent film, process for its production and use" Sep. 29, 1994</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '792' )">E. C. Chenevy and R. M. Kimmel. U.S. Patent 4,002,426 “Production of Stabilized Non-burning Acrylic Fibers and Films” Jan. 11, 1977.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '793' )">R. M. Kimmel, J. P. Riggs, R. W. Swander and W. Whitney. U.S. Patent 3,925,524 “Process for the Production of Carbon Filaments” Dec. 9, 1975.</li><li onmousemove="linkBox.show( this, '794' )">E. C. Chenevy and R. M. Kimmel. U.S. Patent 3,708,326 “Stabilization of Acrylic Fibers and Films” Jan. 2, 1973.</li></ul>