A. Hiltner

9.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
215 papers, 8.1k citations indexed

About

A. Hiltner is a scholar working on Polymers and Plastics, Mechanics of Materials and Biomaterials. According to data from OpenAlex, A. Hiltner has authored 215 papers receiving a total of 8.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 150 papers in Polymers and Plastics, 66 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 61 papers in Biomaterials. Recurrent topics in A. Hiltner's work include Polymer crystallization and properties (139 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (75 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (55 papers). A. Hiltner is often cited by papers focused on Polymer crystallization and properties (139 papers), Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties (75 papers) and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties (55 papers). A. Hiltner collaborates with scholars based in United States, Spain and France. A. Hiltner's co-authors include E. Baer, Yanfeng Hu, S. P. Chum, V. A. Topolkaraev, J. J. Cassidy, Е. В. Степанов, S. Bensason, David A. Schiraldi, James M. Anderson and R. Y. F. Liu and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Nano Letters and Journal of Applied Physics.

In The Last Decade

A. Hiltner

210 papers receiving 7.8k citations

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Hierarchical Structure of the Intervertebral Disc

1989 371 citations A. Hiltner, E. Baer et al. Connective Tissue Research profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Structure and molecular dynamics of multilayered polycarbonate/polystyrene films 2012 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·Maciej Walczak, Wojciech Ciesielski, Andrzej Gałęski, Marek J. Potrzebowski, G. Régnier, A. Hiltner, E. Baer	8
2	Relationship of polymorphic crystalline phase texture to strain recovery and stiffness of a propylene‐based elastomer 2009 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·(unknown), T. Kaźmierczak, Amy Chang, (unknown), (unknown), A. Hiltner, E. Baer	4
3	Tunable polymer lens 2008 ·Optics Express ·G. Beadie, Marie L. Sandrock, Michael J. Wiggins, Richard S. Lepkowicz, James S. Shirk, Michael Ponting, Yu-Cheng Yang, T. Kaźmierczak, A. Hiltner, E. Baer	120
4	Effect of an organic dicarboxylic acid salt on fractionated crystallization of polypropylene droplets 2007 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·Yuliang Jin, A. Hiltner, E. Baer	14
5	In vivo biocompatibility and biodegradation of poly(ethylene carbonate) 2003 ·Journal of Controlled Release ·Mahrokh Dadsetan, Elizabeth M. Christenson, Florian T. Unger, (unknown), Thomas Kissel, A. Hiltner, James M. Anderson	62
6	Characterization of an amorphous surface layer on blown polyolefin film 2002 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·(unknown), S. P. Chum, A. Hiltner, E. Baer	5
7	Microlayer coextrusion as a route to innovative blend structures 2001 ·Polymer Engineering and Science ·(unknown), A. Hiltner, E. Baer	23
8	Effect of acrylonitrile content on the delamination toughness of PC/SAN microlayers 1999 ·Polymer ·T. Ebeling, A. Hiltner, E. Baer	9
9	Toughening polycarbonate with core-shell structured latex particles 1996 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·Varaporn Tanrattanakul, E. Baer, A. Hiltner, Rongrong Hu, Victoria L. Dimonie, Mohamed S. El‐Aasser, L. H. Sperling, S. G. Mylonakis	10
10	Deformation of rubber‐toughened polycarbonate: Macroscale analysis of the damage zone 1994 ·Journal of Applied Polymer Science ·(unknown), A. Hiltner, E. Baer, P. R. Soskey, S. G. Mylonakis	47
11	Human plasma α₂‐macroglobulin promotes in vitro oxidative stress cracking of pellethane 2363‐80A: In vivo and in vitro correlations 1993 ·Journal of Biomedical Materials Research ·Qian Zhao, A K McNally, Kristofer Rubin, (unknown), Yan Wu, (unknown), James M. Anderson, A. Hiltner, (unknown), Kenneth Stokes	113
12	Foreign‐body giant cells and polyurethane biostability: In vivo correlation of cell adhesion and surface cracking 1991 ·Journal of Biomedical Materials Research ·Qinghong Zhao, Neal S. Topham, James Anderson, A. Hiltner, G. A. Lodoen, C. R. Payet	254
13	Cellular interactions with biomaterials: In vivo cracking of pre‐stressed pellethane 2363‐80A 1990 ·Journal of Biomedical Materials Research ·Qinghong Zhao, (unknown), (unknown), James M. Anderson, A. Hiltner, Kenneth Stokes, (unknown)	118
14	Crazing in thin films of styrene–butadiene–styrene block copolymers 1986 ·Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics ·(unknown), A. Hiltner, E. Baer, L. H. Tung	14
15	The effect of high pressure on the mechanical behavior of short fiber composites 1984 ·Polymer Engineering and Science ·Jie Yuan, A. Hiltner, E. Baer, (unknown)	11
16	Impact modification of poly(vinyl chloride) with chlorinated polyethylene II. Irreversible deformation 1984 ·Polymer Engineering and Science ·A. Siegmann, (unknown), E. Baer, A. Hiltner	30
17	Organization of Collagen Fibers in the Intestine 1983 ·Connective Tissue Research ·(unknown), E. Baer, A. Hiltner	49
18	Interaction of water with poly‐α‐amino acids. II. Relationships between counter‐ion and relaxation processes 1978 ·Biopolymers ·Moon J. Fenton, A. Hiltner	3
19	New block copolymers of α‐amino acids 1977 ·Polymer Engineering and Science ·(unknown), Tatsuya Hayashi, James M. Anderson, A. Hiltner	10
20	The potential for poly‐α‐amino acids as biomaterials 1974 ·Journal of Biomedical Materials Research ·(unknown), D. F. Gibbons, R.L. Martin, A. Hiltner, (unknown)	65

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