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D-Index
45
Citations
7350
World Ranking
11766
National Ranking
2739

John R. Dorgan publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John R. Dorgan sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 114 publications — 5th percentile

5% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

John R. Dorgan D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John R. Dorgan sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 45 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

John R. Dorgan is affiliated with Michigan State University in the United States. Their research spans several interconnected disciplines within materials science, environmental science, and engineering. The main fields of study focus on aspects of polymer science, recycling, and environmental impact related to plastics and biomass conversion.

Their recent publications illustrate a consistent involvement in the study of polymers and sustainable materials. Notable papers include:

  • Hybrid Chemomechanical Plastics Recycling: Solvent-free, High-Speed Reactive Extrusion of Low-Density Polyethylene. (2021, ChemSusChem)
  • Efficacy, economics, and sustainability of bio-based insecticides from thermochemical biorefineries (2021, Green Chemistry)
  • Upcycling Waste PET: I. Ammonolysis Kinetics of Model Dimethyl Terephthalate and the Catalytic Effects of Ethylene Glycol (2025, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering)
  • From Zero to Hero: Polymer Upcycling through Transformation of Waste PET Thermoforms into Kevlar (2025, ACS Applied Polymer Materials)
  • Biomimetic Chemocatalytic CascadesA New Strategy for Molecular Design of Degradable Polymer Systems (2025, Macromolecules)

These publications highlight topics such as polymer upcycling, bio-based insecticides, and the design of degradable polymer systems. Their work frequently appears in publication venues dedicated to sustainable chemistry and polymer science, including ChemSusChem, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Green Chemistry, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, and Macromolecules.

The key research topics associated with John R. Dorgan include:

  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Polymer crystallization and properties
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
  • Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
  • Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Biofuel production and bioconversion

The research team around this scientist frequently collaborates with several recurring co-authors such as Reid A. Peterson, Elanna P. Neppel, A. Nolan Wilson, Bin Tan, and Lars Peereboom, reflecting ongoing partnership networks in their studies.

Within their subfields, John R. Dorgan's work contributes knowledge particularly in pollution, polymers and plastics, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, and industrial and manufacturing engineering. These domains reflect a multidimensional interest that intersects environmental impact, polymer functionality, and applications in bioengineering.

Best Publications

  • Thermal and Rheological Properties of Commercial-Grade Poly(Lactic Acid)s

    John R. Dorgan;Hans Lehermeier;Michael Mang

  • Single-step method for the isolation and surface functionalization of cellulosic nanowhiskers.

    Birgit Braun;John R. Dorgan

  • The bulk modulus and Poisson's ratio of “incompressible” materials

    P.H. Mott;J.R. Dorgan;C.M. Roland

  • Melt rheology of variable L-content poly(lactic acid)

    John R. Dorgan;Jay Janzen;Michael P. Clayton;Sukhendu B. Hait

  • Melt rheology of poly(lactic acid): Entanglement and chain architecture effects

    John R. Dorgan;Joshua S. Williams;David N. Lewis

  • Bio-composites of kenaf fibers in polylactide: Role of improved interfacial adhesion in the carding process

    Byoung-Ho Lee;Hee-Soo Kim;Sena Lee;Hyun-Joong Kim;Hyun-Joong Kim

  • Polylactides: properties and prospects of an environmentally benign plastic from renewable resources

    John R. Dorgan;Hans J. Lehermeier;Liviu-Iulian Palade;John Cicero

  • Melt Rheology of High l-Content Poly(lactic acid)

    Liviu-Iulian Palade;Hans J. Lehermeier;John R. Dorgan

  • Water transport in polylactic acid (PLA), PLA/ polycaprolactone copolymers, and PLA/polyethylene glycol blends

    Georgette L. Siparsky;Kent J. Voorhees;John R. Dorgan;Kevin Schilling

  • Fundamental solution and single‐chain properties of polylactides

    John R. Dorgan;Jay Janzen;Daniel M. Knauss;Sukhendu B. Hait

  • Gas permeation properties of poly(lactic acid)

    Hans J. Lehermeier;John R. Dorgan;J.Douglas Way

  • Polylactide/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites: Efficient routes for nanofiber modification and effects of nanofiber chemistry on PLA reinforcement

    Stephen Spinella;Stephen Spinella;Stephen Spinella;Giada Lo Re;Bo Liu;John Dorgan

  • cis,cis-Muconic acid: separation and catalysis to bio-adipic acid for nylon-6,6 polymerization

    Derek R. Vardon;Nicholas A. Rorrer;Nicholas A. Rorrer;Davinia Salvachúa;Amy E. Settle

  • Melt Rheology of Poly( lactic acid): Consequences of Blending Chain Architectures

    Hans J. Lehermeier;John R. Dorgan

  • Gas permeation properties of poly(lactic acid) revisited

    Lihong Bao;John R. Dorgan;Dan Knauss;Sukendu Hait

  • Physical Properties and Fiber Morphology of Poly(lactic acid) Obtained from Continuous Two-Step Melt Spinning

    John A. Cicero;John R. Dorgan

  • Supra-molecular ecobionanocomposites based on polylactide and cellulosic nanowhiskers: synthesis and properties.

    Birgit Braun;John R. Dorgan;Laura O. Hollingsworth

  • Novel Processing to Produce Polymer/Ceramic Nanocomposites by Atomic Layer Deposition

    Xinhua Liang;Luis F. Hakim;Guo Dong Zhan;Jarod A. McCormick

  • Heavy oils: Their shear story

    Jyoti Behura;Mike Batzle;Ronny Hofmann;John Dorgan

  • Cellulosic Nanowhiskers. Theory and Application of Light Scattering from Polydisperse Spheroids in the Rayleigh−Gans−Debye Regime

    Birgit Braun;John R. Dorgan;John P. Chandler

Frequent Co-Authors

Gregg T. Beckham
Gregg T. Beckham National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Isabel M. Marrucho
Isabel M. Marrucho Instituto Superior Técnico
João A. P. Coutinho
João A. P. Coutinho University of Aveiro
Andrew M. Herring
Andrew M. Herring Colorado School of Mines
Michael Batzle
Michael Batzle Colorado School of Mines
Peter J. Halley
Peter J. Halley University of Queensland
Byoungho Lee
Byoungho Lee Seoul National University
C. M. Roland
C. M. Roland United States Naval Research Laboratory
Philippe Dubois
Philippe Dubois University of Mons
James Runt
James Runt Pennsylvania State University

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