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  • 1992 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For creative application of solidstate proton and 13C NMR techniques to the characterization of twophase polymers including semicrystalline polymers and polymer blends

Overview

David L. VanderHart is affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the United States. The scientist's research contributions have been recognized by the American Physical Society, which awarded them the status of Fellow in 1992. This recognition was based on work involving the creative application of solid-state proton and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques to the characterization of two-phase polymers, including semicrystalline polymers and polymer blends.

The research focus centers primarily around the study of polymer materials using advanced NMR methodologies. These techniques allow detailed investigation of polymer morphology and phase behavior, which are critical in understanding material properties at the molecular level. The use of solid-state NMR approaches highlights the scientist's specialization in non-liquid sample environments, specifically oriented toward complex polymer systems.

Although specific recent papers, co-authors, publication venues, and books published are not listed, the award citation provides insight into the main technical themes in the scientist's work. The combination of proton and carbon-13 NMR indicates a multi-nuclear approach to analyzing polymer microstructures.

David L. VanderHart's research intersects fields such as polymer science and materials characterization through spectroscopy. The focus on semicrystalline polymers and polymer blends situates their work within the broader context of materials science, where understanding crystallinity and phase separation impacts material design and application.

Best Publications

  • Native cellulose: a composite of two distinct crystalline forms.

    Rajaji H. Atalla;David L. Vanderhart

  • Studies of microstructure in native celluloses using solid-state carbon-13 NMR

    David L. VanderHart;R. H. Atalla

  • Resolution in 13C NMR of organic solids using high-power proton decoupling and magic-angle sample spinning

    D.L Vanderhart;William L Earl;A.N Garroway

  • Structure and Mechanical Properties of Poly(D,L-lactic acid)/Poly(ε-caprolactone) Blends

    M E. Broz;David L. VanderHart;N. R. Washburn

  • The role of solid state 13C NMR spectroscopy in studies of the nature of native celluloses.

    R H. Atalla;David L. VanderHart

  • Observations in Solid Polyethylenes by Carbon-13 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance with Magic Angle Sample Spinning

    William L. Earl;D. L. VanderHart

  • Measurement of 13C chemical shifts in solids

    William L Earl;D.L Vanderhart

  • Solid-State NMR Investigation of Paramagnetic Nylon-6 Clay Nanocomposites. 2. Measurement of Clay Dispersion, Crystal Stratification, and Stability of Organic Modifiers

    David L. VanderHart;A Asano;Jeffrey W. Gilman

  • Observations by high-resolution carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance of cellulose I related to morphology and crystal structure

    William L. Earl;D. L. VanderHart

  • High resolution, magic angle sampling spinning carbon-13 NMR of solid cellulose I

    William L. Earl;D. L. VanderHart

  • Processing degradation of polyamide 6/montmorillonite clay nanocomposites and clay organic modifier

    Rick D Davis;Jeffery W Gilman;David L VanderHart

  • Influence of molecular packing on solid-state 13C chemical shifts: The n-alkanes

    D.L Vanderhart

  • Solid-state NMR investigation of paramagnetic nylon-6 clay nanocomposites. 1. Crystallinity, morphology, and the direct influence of Fe3+ on nuclear spins

    David L. VanderHart;A Asano;Jeffrey W. Gilman

  • NMR Measurements Related to Clay-Dispersion Quality and Organic-Modifier Stability in Nylon-6/Clay Nanocomposites

    David L. VanderHart;A Asano;Jeffrey W. Gilman

  • Morphology of poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers as studied by multiple-pulse proton NMR

    John R. Havens;David L. VanderHart

  • 13C NMR rotating frame relaxation in a solid with strongly coupled protons: Polyethylene

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  • Solid-phase ATRP synthesis of peptide-polymer hybrids.

    Ying Mei;Kathryn L. Beers;H. C. Byrd;David L. Vanderhart

  • Some perspectives on the interpretation of proton NMR spin diffusion data in terms of polymer morphologies.

    D.L. VanderHart;G.B. McFadden

  • Estimation of coal aromaticities by proton-decoupled carbon-13 magnetic resonance spectra of whole coals

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  • Use of solid-state 13C NMR in structural studies of humic acids and humin from Holocene sediments☆

    Patrick G. Hatcher;D.L. VanderHart;William L. Earl

  • Investigation of nanodispersion in polystyrene–montmorillonite nanocomposites by solid‐state NMR

    Serge Bourbigot;David L. VanderHart;Jeffrey W. Gilman;Walid H. Awad

  • Processing Degradation of Polyamide 6/Montmorillonite Clay Nanocomposites and Clay Organic Modifier | NIST

    Rick D. Davis;Jeffrey W. Gilman;David L. VanderHart

Frequent Co-Authors

Jeffrey W. Gilman
Jeffrey W. Gilman National Institute of Standards and Technology
Eric K. Lin
Eric K. Lin National Institute of Standards and Technology
Rufina G. Alamo
Rufina G. Alamo Florida State University
Christopher K. Ober
Christopher K. Ober Cornell University
Serge Bourbigot
Serge Bourbigot University of Lille
Takashi Kashiwagi
Takashi Kashiwagi National Institute of Standards and Technology
Wen-li Wu
Wen-li Wu National Institute of Standards and Technology
Dean M. DeLongchamp
Dean M. DeLongchamp National Institute of Standards and Technology
Jack F. Douglas
Jack F. Douglas National Institute of Standards and Technology
Leo Mandelkern
Leo Mandelkern Florida State University

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