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Hsu-Chiang Kuan

Hsu-Chiang Kuan

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Materials Science

D-Index
48
Citations
8506
World Ranking
10839
National Ranking
132

Overview

Hsu-Chiang Kuan is affiliated with Far East University in Taiwan. Their research predominantly focuses on materials science and engineering, with a specific emphasis on polymers and plastics, materials chemistry, and mechanical engineering. They also have contributions in biomedical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering.

The scientist's main research topics include:

  • Flame retardant materials and properties
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Carbon nanotubes in composites
  • Polymer nanocomposites and properties
  • Graphene and nanomaterials applications
  • Advancements in battery materials
  • Polymer nanocomposite synthesis and irradiation

Hsu-Chiang Kuan has published extensively in various scientific venues. Some of the frequent publication outlets include:

  • Modern Physics Letters B
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Advanced Nanocomposites
  • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing
  • Smart Materials in Manufacturing

Among their recent published papers are:

  • A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets (2021, Nano Materials Science)
  • A new method for preparation of functionalized graphene and its epoxy nanocomposites (2020, Composites Part B Engineering)
  • Epoxy/graphene nanocomposites prepared by in-situ microwaving (2021, Carbon)
  • Using renewable phosphate to decorate graphene nanoplatelets for flame-retarding, mechanically resilient epoxy nanocomposites (2023, Progress in Organic Coatings)
  • Exfoliation and dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets for epoxy nanocomposites (2023, Advanced Nanocomposites)

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers, notably:

  • Jun Ma
  • Chin-Lung Chiang
  • Chen-Feng Kuan
  • Ming-Yuan Shen
  • Xiao Su

Hsu-Chiang Kuan's body of work addresses various aspects of polymer nanocomposites, graphene functionalization, and flame-retardant materials, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach across materials science and engineering fields.

Best Publications

  • Epoxy/graphene platelets nanocomposites with two levels of interface strength

    Izzuddin Zaman;Tam Thanh Phan;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Qingshi Meng

  • Synthesis, thermal, mechanical and rheological properties of multiwall carbon nanotube/waterborne polyurethane nanocomposite

    Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Wei-Ping Chang;Siu-Ming Yuen

  • Preparation, morphology and properties of acid and amine modified multiwalled carbon nanotube/polyimide composite

    Siu-Ming Yuen;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Yao-Yu Lin;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • A facile approach to chemically modified graphene and its polymer nanocomposites

    Izzuddin Zaman;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Qingshi Meng;Andrew Michelmore

  • Effect of inorganic nanoparticles on mechanical property, fracture toughness and toughening mechanism of two epoxy systems

    Jun Ma;Mao-Song Mo;Xu-Sheng Du;Patrick Rosso

  • Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced polyamide-6 and polyamide-6/clay nanocomposites

    Shang-Han Wu;Feng-Yih Wang;Chen-Chi.M. Ma;Wen-Chi Chang

  • Preparation, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of composite bipolar plate for a fuel cell

    Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Chen-Chi M Ma;Ke Hong Chen;Shih-Ming Chen

  • From carbon nanotubes and silicate layers to graphene platelets for polymer nanocomposites

    Izzuddin Zaman;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Jingfei Dai;Nobuyuki Kawashima

  • Covalently bonded interfaces for polymer/graphene composites

    Jun Ma;Jun Ma;Qingshi Meng;Andrew Michelmore;Nobuyuki Kawashima

  • Preparation, characterization, and properties of novolac‐type phenolic/SiO2 hybrid organic–inorganic nanocomposite materials by sol–gel method

    Chin-Lung Chiang;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Dai-Lin Wu;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • Mechanical and electrical properties of multi-wall carbon nanotube/poly(lactic acid) composites

    Chen-Feng Kuan;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Chia-Hsun Chen

  • Development of polymer composites using modified, high-structural integrity graphene platelets

    Jun Ma;Jun Ma;Qingshi Meng;Izzuddin Zaman;Shenmin Zhu

  • PEDOT-based composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors.

    Zhiheng Zhao;Georgia F Richardson;Qingshi Meng;Qingshi Meng;Shenmin Zhu

  • A novel approach to electrically and thermally conductive elastomers using graphene

    Sherif Araby;Sherif Araby;Liqun Zhang;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Jia-Bin Dai

  • Melt compounding with graphene to develop functional, high-performance elastomers

    Sherif Araby;Sherif Araby;Izzuddin Zaman;Qingshi Meng;Nobuyuki Kawashima

  • Flame retardance and thermal stability of carbon nanotube epoxy composite prepared from sol–gel method

    Chen-Feng Kuan;Wei-Jen Chen;Yi-Luen Li;Chia-Hsun Chen

  • Preparation and thermal, electrical, and morphological properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubeand epoxy composites

    Siu-Ming Yuen;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Hsin-Ho Wu;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • Processable 3-nm thick graphene platelets of high electrical conductivity and their epoxy composites.

    Qingshi Meng;Jian Jin;Ruoyu Wang;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • Structure-property relations of 55 nm particle-toughened epoxy

    Quyen-Huyen Le;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Jia-Bin Dai;Izzuddin Zaman

  • Polymer composite hydrogels containing carbon nanomaterials—Morphology and mechanical and functional performance

    Ashraful Alam;Yongjun Zhang;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Sang-Heon Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Chen-Chi M. Ma
Chen-Chi M. Ma National Tsing Hua University
Chun H. Wang
Chun H. Wang University of New South Wales
Shenmin Zhu
Shenmin Zhu Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Adrian P. Mouritz
Adrian P. Mouritz RMIT University
Liqun Zhang
Liqun Zhang Xi'an Jiaotong University
Klaus Friedrich
Klaus Friedrich Technical University of Kaiserslautern
Aravind Dasari
Aravind Dasari Nanyang Technological University
Yiu-Wing Mai
Yiu-Wing Mai Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dusan Losic
Dusan Losic University of Adelaide
Yongjun Zhang
Yongjun Zhang Nankai University

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