Dr. Giovanni Polacco
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Pisa, Italy
Chemical Engineer and Assistant Professor
Email: g.polacco@diccism.unipi.it
Qualifications
1993 Ph.D., Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, Italy
1984 B.Sc., Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy
Publications
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P. Cerrai, G.D. Guerra, S. Maltinti, M. Tricoli, P. Giusti, L. Petarca and G. Polacco, “Physicochemical properties of poly(allylammonium acrylate) complexes obtained by radical template polymerization”, Macromol. Rapid Commun., 15, 983-990, (1994).
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G. Polacco, D. Semino and M. Palla, “Temperature profiles in batch methylmethacrylate polymerization in gelled suspension”, Polymer Engineering & Science, 36 (16), 2088-2100 (1996) (Stamford, CT, USA, agosto 1996).
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D. Semino, G. Polacco, and A. Ricciardi, “A new approach in modeling template polymerization”, Polymer Engineering & Science, 37 (8), 1404-1420 (1997) (Stamford, CT, USA, agosto 1996).
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G. Polacco, C. Basile, M. Palla and D. Semino, “A Simple Technique for Measuring Particle Size Distributions During Suspension Polymerization”, Polymer Journal 32(8), 688-693 (2000).
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R. Miliè, L. Minkova, S. Filippi, G. Polacco, and P. Magagnini, “Segregation of Liquid Crystalline Mesophases During the Transesterification of PET With Sebacic Acid, Hydroquinone and 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid”, Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 372, 37-50 (2001).
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D. Baroni, R. Romano, S. Filippi, G. Polacco, M. Paci, P. Magagnini, “Highly aromatic liquid-crystalline copolyesters synthesized by transesterification of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with acetoxybenzoic acid, diacetoxybenzene and terephthalic acid”, Macromol. Chem. Phys, 202 (10) 2122-2131 (2001).
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A. Valtriani, G. Polacco, S. Filippi, P. Magagnini, L. Incarnato, D. Acierno, “New PET-based liquid crystalline copolyesters and their use for the preparation of composites”, Macromol. Chem. Phys, 202 (11) 2202-2212 (2001).
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L. I. Minkova, R. Miliè, S. Filippi, G. Polacco, “Synthesis of PET-based liquid crystalline copolyesters: Influence of the overall degree of aromaticity on phase segregation”, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 50, 373-386 (2001).
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S. Filippi, V. Chiono, G. Polacco, M. Paci, L. I. Minkova, P. Magagnini, “Reactive compatibilizer precursors for LDPE/PA6 blends, 1 – Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers”, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 203 (10-11), 1512-1525 (2002).
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S. Filippi, H. Yordanov, L. Minkova, G. Polacco, M. Talarico, “Reactive Compatibilizer Precursors for LDPE/PA6 Blends. IV: Maleic Anhydride and Glycidyl Methacrylate Grafted SEBS.”, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 289, 512-523 (2004).
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G. Polacco, J. Stastna, Z. Vlachovicova, D. Biondi, and L. Zanzotto, “Temporary Networks in Polymer Modified Asphalts”, Polymer Engineering and Science, 44, 2185-2193 (2004).
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G. Polacco, S. Berlincioni, D. Biondi, J. Stastna and L. Zanzotto, “Asphalt Modification with Different Polyethylene-based Polymers”, European Polymer Journal, 41, 2831-2844 (2005).
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U. Barbieri, G. Polacco, R. Massimi, “Synthesis of energetic polyethers from halogenated precursors”, Macromolecular Symposia, 234 (1), 51-58 (2006).
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U. Barbieri, G. Polacco, E. Paesano, R. Massimi, “Low Risk Synthesis of Energetic poly(3-azidomethyl-3-methyloxetane) from Tosylated Precursors”, Propellant Explosives and Pyrotechnics, 31(5), 369-375(2006).
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G. Polacco, J. Stastna, D. Biondi and L. Zanzotto, “Relation Between Polymer Architecture and Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behavior of Modified Asphalts”, Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 11(4), 230-245 (2006).
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G. Polacco, J. Stastna, P. Michalica, D. Biondi, M. Cantù and L. Zanzotto, “Memory Functions in Polymer Modified Asphalts”, Journal of applied Polymer Science, 104(4), 2330-2340 (2007).
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G. Polacco, J. Stastna, L. Zanzotto, “Accumulated strain in polymer modified asphalts”, Rheologica ACTA, 47(5-6), 491-498 (2008).
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G. Polacco, P. K?í?, S. Filippi, J. Stastna, D. Biondi, and L. Zanzotto, “Rheological Properties of Asphalt/SBS/Clay Blends”, European Polymer Journal, 44, 3512-3521 (2008).
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F. Giuliani, F. Merusi, S. Filippi, D. Biondi, ML. Finocchiaro, G. Polacco, “Effects of polymer modification on the fuel resistance of asphalt binders”. Fuel, 88, 1539-1546 (2009).
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M.S. Sureshkumar, S. Filippi, G. Polacco, I. Kazatchkov, J. Stastna, L. Zanzotto, “Internal structure and linear viscoelastic properties of EVA/asphalt nanocomposites”, European Polymer Journal, 46, 621-633 (2010).
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M.S. Sureshkumar, J. Stastna, G. Polacco, S. Filippi, I. Kazatchkov, L. Zanzotto, “Rheology of Bitumen modified by EVA – organoclay nanocomposites”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 118, 557-565 (2010).
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G. Andreini, P. Straffi, S. Cotugno, G. Gallone, G. Polacco, “Comparison of sine versus pulse waveform effects on fatigue crack growth behavior on Nr, SBR, and BR compounds”, Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 83, 391-403 (2010).
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F. Merusi, F. Giuliani, S. Filippi, P. Moggi and G. Polacco, “Kerosene-Resistant Asphalt Binders Based on Nonconventional Modification”, Journal of Transportation Engineering, 137, 874-881 (2011).