Selected Publications

1. Yin, S., S. Wang, T.G. Rials, M. Hansen, and K. Kit. 2007. Polypropylene composites filled with steam-exploded wood flour from insect-killed loblolly pine by compression-molding. Wood and Fiber Science 39(1) (in print).

2. Zhang, Y, J. Jin and S. Wang. 2007. Effects of resin and wax on water uptake behavior of wood strands. Wood and Fiber Science 39(1) (in print).

3. Hartley I.D., S. Wang, and Y. Zhang. Water vapor sorption isotherm modeling of commercial oriented strand panel based on species and resin type. Building and Environment (in print) (Available online 5 December 2006).

4. Lee, S., Y. Teramoto, S. Wang, G. Pharr and T.M. Rials. Nanoindentation of biodegradable cellulose diacetate-grafted-poly(L-lactide)s copolymers-Effect of molecular composition and thermal ageing on mechanical property. Journal of Polymer Science B (in print).

5. Lee, S., S. Wang, G. Pharr and H. Xu. Evaluation of interphase property in a cellulose fiber-reinforced polypropylene composite by nanoindentation and finite element analysis. Composites Part A_Applied Science and Manufacturing (in print).

6. Lee, S. and S. Wang. Isothermal crystallization behaviour of hybrid biocomposite consisting of regenerated cellulose fiber, clay, and poly (lactic acid). Journal of Applied Polymer Science (in print).

7. Xing, C., T. Zhang, J. Deng and S. Wang. 2007. Urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin gel time as affected by pH value, solid content and catalyst. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 103(3): 1566-1569.

8. Tze, W. T. Y., S. Wang, T. G. Rials, G.M. Pharr and S.S. Kelley. 2007. Nanoindentation of Wood Cell Wall: Continuous Stiffness and Hardness Measurements. Composites Part A_Applied Science and Manufacturing 38(3): 945-953 (Available online 6 September 2006).

9. Ye, X.P., S. Wang, R. Ruan, J. Qi, A.R. Womac and C.J. Doona. 2006. Water mobility and mold susceptibility of engineered wood products. Transactions of the ASABE 49(4):1159-1165.

10. Van Houts, J., S. Wang, H. Shi, and G.W. Kabalka. 2006. Moisture movement and thickness swelling in oriented strandboard. Part. 2. Analysis using a nuclear magnetic resonance imaging body scanner. Wood Science and Technology 40(6): 437-443 (On-line publication 09 May, 2006).

11. Wang, S., Q. Cheng, T. Rials and S.-H. Lee. 2006. Cellulose microfibril/nanofibril and its nanocompsites. Proceedings of the 8th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium, edited by M.N.M. Yusoff et al. Nov. 20-23, 2006. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pp. 301-308 (ISBN 983-2181-87-9).

12. Wang, S., S.-H. Lee, W. Tze, GM Pharr, TG Rials. 2006. Investigating nano-mechanical properties of the wood and its composites by continuous nanoindentation. Proceedings of the 8th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium, edited by M.N.M. Yusoff et al. Nov. 20-23, 2006. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pp. 328-333 (ISBN 983-2181-87-9).

13. Lee, S.H. and S. Wang. 2006. Thermal analysis and nano-mechanical properties of natural fiber or cornstarch-reinforced biodegradable biocomposites. ANTEC 2006. Charlotte, NC. May 7-11. Pp. 228-232.

14. Wang, S, Q. Cheng, T.G. Rials, K. Kit and M. Hansen. Fiber-reinforced Polypropylene composites from small-diameter southern pine trees by wet process. The 1st International conference on Energy Conversion and Efficient Utilization of Woody Biomass (CECUWB), May 14-16, 2006, Beijing, China. Pp. 250-256.

15. Wang, S., S.H. Lee, W.T.Y. Tze, T. Rials, G.M. Pharr.  2006. Nanoindentation as a tool for understanding nano-mechanical properties of cell wall and biocomposites. International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA, April 26-28. 7pp.

16. Lee, S.H., and S. Wang. 2006. Crystallization kinetics of cellulose acetate butylate/poly (butylenes succinate)-co-(butylene carbonate) blends. Polymer International 55(3):292-298.

17. Lee, S.H., and S. Wang. 2006. Biodegradable polymers/bamboo fiber biocomposite with bio-based coupling agent. Composites Part A_Applied Science and Manufacturing 37(1): 80-91.

18. Du, G., S. Wang, and Z. Cai. 2005. Microwave drying of wood strands. Drying Technology 23(12): 2421-2436.

19. Lee, S.H., and S. Wang. 2005. Effect of water on wood liquefaction and properties of the phenolated wood. Holzforschung 59(6): 628-634.

20. Garcia, P., and S. Wang. 2005. Localized dielectric cure monitoring through the panel thickness during oriented strandboard hot-pressing. Wood and Fiber Science 37(4): 691-698.

21. Gu, H., S. Wang, T. Neimsuwan, and S.G. Wang. 2005. Comparison study of commercial OSB flooring products in thickness swell and mechanical performance. Forest Products Journal 55(12): 239-245.

22. Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, and T.M. Young. 2004. Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites. Part 3. MDF density formation during hot-pressing. Wood and Fiber Science 36(1):17-25 (George Marra Award).

23. Van Houts, J., S. Wang, H. Shi, H. Pan, and G.W. Kabalka. 2004. Moisture movement and thickness swelling in oriented strandboard. Part. 1. Analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance microimaging. Wood Science and Technology 38(8): 617-628.

24. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2003. Monitoring resin cure during particleboard manufacture using a dielectric system. Wood and Fiber Science 37(4):532-539.

25. Van Houts, J., P.M. Winistorfer, and S. Wang. 2003. Analysis of mat structure made from industrially manufactured strands using simulation modeling. Wood and Fiber Science 37(3): 351-362.

26. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2003. An optical technique for determination of layer thickness swell of MDF and OSB. Forest Products Journal 53(9):64-71.

27. Steidl, C.M., S. Wang, R.M. Bennett, and P.M. Winistorfer. 2003. Tensile and compression properties through the thickness of oriented strandboard. Forest Products Journal 53(6):72-85.

28. Van Houts, J., P.M. Winistorfer, and S. Wang. 2003. Improving dimensional stability by acetylation of discrete layers within oriented strandboard. Forest Products Journal 53(1):82-88.

29. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2002. Monitoring in-situ density change for in-process measurement and control of hot pressing. Forest Products Journal 52(7/8):77-82.

30. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2001. Flake compression behavior in a resinless mat as related to dimensional stability. Wood Science and Technology 35(5): 379-393.

31. Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, T.M. Young, and C. Helton. 2001. Step-closing pressing of medium density fiberboard. Part 1: Influence on the vertical density profile. Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff 59(1/2): 19-26.

32. Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, T.M. Young, and C. Helton. 2001. Step-closing pressing of medium density fiberboard. Part 2: Influences on the panel performance and layer characteristics. Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff 59(5): 311-318.

33. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2000. Consolidation of OSB mats under theoretical laboratory pressing and simulated industrial pressing. Wood And Fiber Science 32(4): 527-538.

34. Winistorfer, P.M., W. W. Moschler, S. Wang, E. DePaula, and B.L. Bledsoe. 2000. Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites. Part 1. In-situ density measurement of the consolidation process. Wood And Fiber Science 32(2): 209-219.

35. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2000. Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites. Part 2. Methodology of vertical density formation under dynamic condition. Wood And Fiber Science. 32(2): 220-238.

36. Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer. 2000. Effect of species and its distribution on the layer characteristics of OSB. Forest Products Journal 50(4): 37-44.

37. Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, W. W. Moschler, and C. Helton. 2000. Hot-pressing of oriented strandboard by step-closure. Forest Products Journal 50(3):28-34.

38. Young, T.M., P.M. Winistorfer, and S. Wang. 1999. Multivariate control charts of vertical density profile attributes. Forest Products Journal 49(5): 79-86.

39. Pizzi, A., R. Garcia, and S. Wang. 1997. On the networking mechanisms of additives-accelerated phenol-formaldehyde polycondensates. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 66(2): 255-266.

40. Wang, S., and A. Pizzi. 1997.  Succinaldehyde induced water resistance improvements of UF wood adhesives. Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff 55(1): 9-12.

41. Wang, S., and A. Pizzi. 1997.  Waste nylon fiber hardeners for improved UF wood adhesives water resistance. Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff 55(2):91-95.