SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Wang, S . 2005 -2008 (PI with G. Pharr and S.H. Lee ). Characterization of interphase in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites . USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grant Program. $ 378,528 .

Wang, S . 2005 -2008 . Biocomposites with designable interfacial properties from cellosic fibers and biodegradable polymers. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $90,260 .

Wang, S. 2005. Durability of OSB panels. Huber Engineered Woods LLC, $9,090.

Wang, S . 2004-2007. Kinetics of the Adsorption and Desorption Process of Wood. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $108,283.

Wang, S. 2004-2005 (Co-PI with T. Rials). Improved utilization of small diameter timbers through microwave drying of solid 2x4 material and FT-NIR analyses of fiberized materials. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. $56,000.

Wang, S. 2003-2006 (PI with T. Rials, K. Kit and M. Hansen). Exploring materials and markets for small-diameter timber Phase II: Development of fiber-reinforced plastic composites by wet process. USDA Forest Service. $48,000.

Wang, S. 2003-2006 (Co-investigator with T. Rials). Exploring materials and markets for small-diameter timber. USDA Forest Service. $61,000.

Wang, S. 2002-2003. Laboratory OSB panel processing for product development. Proprietary industry agreement. $30,000.

Wang, S . 2003-2006. (PI with G.M. Pharr). Longtitudinal hardness and Young's modulus of Liblolly pine cell walls using nanoindentation technique. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $88,270.

Wang, S. 2003-2005 (Co-PI with T. Rials). Improved utilization of small diameter timbers through microwave drying of solid 2x4 material and FT-NIR analyses of fiberized materials. USDA Forest Service . $120,750.

Wang, S. 2003-2004 (Co-PI with Z. Cheng). Evaluation of transgenic aspen for wood productivity and quality. The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research. $20,000.

Wang, S . 2002-2005. Effect of strand drying methods on wood surface characteristics. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $90,000.

Wang, S . 2001-2005. Optimizing process and improving panel product quality by qualifying unsteady contacting phase during hot-pressing. USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grant Program. $119,100.

Wang, S . 2001-2006. Improving wood-based panel performance and reducing emission during flake drying. TEN000MS-83. The USDA CREES McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Program.

Wang, S . 2001-2004. Microwave drying of wood strands. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $35,322.

Wang, S . 2001-2004. Reducing OSB thickness swell by optimization of mat structure. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $115,104.

Wang, S . 2001-2003. Microcosmic failure analysis of wood under tensile test. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Idea Grant. $2,000.

Wang, S . 2001-2002. Preliminary research of microwave drying of wood strands. Professional Development Awards, University of Tennessee. $3,745.

Wang, S. (Co-investigator with P. Winistorfer). 1999-2002. Fundamental wood furnish modification for improved OSB performance. USDA Wood Utilization Research Program. $213,060.

Wang, S . 2001. Impedance system for monitoring resin curing. SARIF Equipment and Infrastructure Fund, University of Tennessee. $10,000.

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