1. F. Parodi, C. Belgiovine and S. Russo, "Polyurethane Compositions for Coating of Flexible Substrates, in particular Fabrics and Similar Materials", Italian Patent IT-1,223,435 (B) (Sep. 19, 1990; to SARP Srl).

2. F. Parodi and A. Nora, "Thermotropic Liquid-Crystalline Aromatic Copolymers", U.S. Patents US-5,155,204 (Oct. 13, 1992; to EniChem SpA), and US-5,233,013 (Aug. 3, 1993; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-02-215830 (A) (Aug. 28, 1990; to EniChem SpA).

3. F. Parodi and C. Belgiovine, "Liquid, Reactive Compositions Endowed with High Polymerization Speed, Containing Polyisocyanates and Compounds with One or More Epoxy Groups", U.S. Patent US-5,145,880 (Sep. 8, 1992; to EniChem SpA);  European Patent EP-0454207 (B1) (Nov. 2, 1995; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-04-227621 (A) (Aug. 17, 1992; to EniChem SpA).

4. F. Parodi, C. Belgiovine and C. Zannoni, "Liquid Catalysts for Rapid Polymerization of Liquid Compositions Based on Polyisocyanates and Epoxides", U.S. Patent US-5,288,833 (Feb. 22, 1994; to Istituto Guido Donegani SpA);  European Patent EP-0514994 (B1) (Sep. 6, 1995; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-05-178799 (A) (Jul. 20, 1993; to Istituto Guido Donegani SpA).

5. F. Parodi and C. Zannoni, "Liquid Reactive Compositions Comprising Polyisocyanates, Epoxides and Solutions of Alkali Metal Halides in Polyoxyalkylenic Compounds", U.S. Patent US-5,326,833 (Jul. 5, 1994; to EniChem SpA);  European Patent EP-0546602 (B1) (Jul. 24, 1996; to EniChem SpA).

6. M.T. DeMeuse, C.L. Ryan, Jr. and F. Parodi, "Microwave Processing of Carbonate Monomers", U.S. Patent US-5,237,032 (Aug. 17, 1993; to Istituto Guido Donegani SpA and EniChem SpA);  European Patent EP-0595381 (B1) (Dec. 4,1996; to EniChem SpA).

7. G. Giannotta, R. Gerbelli, F. Parodi, E. Occhiello and F. Garbassi, "Procedure for Increasing the Crystallization Rate of Polyethyleneterephthalate", Italian Patent IT-1,266,661 (B1) (Jan. 9, 1997; to EniRicerche SpA and EniChem SpA)  [published as Ital. Pat. Appl. ITMI932332  (A1) (May 4, 1995)].

8. M.T. DeMeuse and F. Parodi, "Process for Curing Polymerizable Liquid Compositions Based on Polyisocyanates and Epoxides", U.S. Patent US-5,314,983 (May 24, 1994; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-06-199985 (A) (Jul. 19, 1994; to EniChem SpA).

9. F. Parodi, R. Gerbelli and M.T. DeMeuse, "Microwave Polymerizable Isocyanate-Epoxy Compositions for Heavy-Duty Applications", U.S. Patent US-5,489,664 (Feb. 6, 1996; to EniChem SpA and EniRicerche SpA);  European Patent EP-0655472 (B1) (Jul. 29, 1998; to EniChem SpA and EniRicerche SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-7-216046 (A) (Aug. 15, 1995; to EniChem SpA).

10. F. Parodi, R. Gerbelli and M.T. DeMeuse, "Liquid Reactive Thermosetting Compositions and Process for their Cross-linking", U.S. Patent US-5,650,477 (Jul. 22, 1997; to EniChem SpA);  European Patent EP-0720995 (B1) (Oct. 7, 1998; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-8-245757 (A) (Sep. 24, 1996; to EniChem SpA).

11. F. Parodi and R. Alessio, "Polymeric Compositions Rapidly Heatable Under Electromagnetic Irradiation, Their Uses and Processing Methods", World Patent Appl. WO-2004-048463 (A1) (Jun. 10, 2004; to F. Parodi);  Australian Patent Appl. AU-2003-288732 (A1) (Jun. 18, 2004; to F. Parodi);  Italian Patent IT-1,334,163 (May 24, 2006; to F. Parodi)  [published as Ital. Pat. Appl. ITGE20020104 (A1) (May 23, 2004)].

ABSTRACT       -       [ see Technical Note #4 ]

12. A. Milani and F. Parodi, "Device and Method for Heating, Drying and/or Crystallizing Plastic Materials", World Patent Appl. WO-2004-113812 (A1) (Dec. 29, 2004;  to AMUT SpA);  Australian Patent Appl. AU-2003-242286 (A1) (Jan. 21, 2005; to AMUT SpA).

 Selected Monographs

extensive list

1. F. Parodi and S. Russo, "Polycondensation and Related Reactions", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, Vol. 5 (Step Polymerization), eds. G. Eastmond, A. Ledwith, S. Russo and P. Sigwalt, Pergamon Press (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1989, chapter 1 (pp. 1-9).

A survey of the historical background and general aspects of step-growth polymerization processes (10 pages; 31 refs.).

2. F. Parodi, "Isocyanate-Derived Polymers", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, Vol. 5 (Step Polymerization), eds. G. Eastmond, A. Ledwith, S. Russo and P. Sigwalt, Pergamon Press (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1989, chapter 23 (pp. 387-412).

A monograph overviewing the chemistry, catalysis and kinetics of synthetic methods to polymers from organic isocyanates, including polyurethanes and polyureas, polycarbodiimides, polyisocyanurates, polyamides and polyimides, as well as various heterocyclic polymers such as polyoxazolidones, polyoxazolidiones, polyhydantoins, polyhydrouracils, etc. (26 pages; 63 refs.).

3. F. Parodi, "Polysulfones", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, Vol. 5 (Step Polymerization), eds. G. Eastmond, A. Ledwith, S. Russo and P. Sigwalt, Pergamon Press (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1989, chapter 33 (pp. 561-591).

A comprehensive review on the chemistry of polycondensation methods for the synthesis of aromatic polyethersulfones, and sulfone-containing polymers in general (31 pages; 187 refs.).

4. F. Parodi, "Step-Growth Polymerization", in The Encyclopedia of Advanced Materials, eds. D. Bloor, R.J. Brook, M.C. Flemings and S. Mahajan, Pergamon (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1994, Vol. 4, pp. 2665-2679  [web link].

An overview of principles and experimental methods of step polymerization processes, focusing on high-performance polymeric materials (15 pages; 15 refs.).

5. F. Parodi and S. Russo, "Step Polymerization Catalysts", in the Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, ed. J.C. Salamone, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 1996, Vol. 10, pp. 7923-7944;  also published as condensed version in the Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, ed. J.C. Salamone, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 1999, pp. 1502-1505.

A review of the mechanistic aspects of homogeneous, phase-transfer and microwave catalysis of all types of step polymerization processes, pertaining to both polymer syntheses and curing of thermosetting resins (22 pages; 48 refs.).

6. F. Parodi, "Physics and Chemistry of Microwave Processing", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, 2nd Supplement, eds. S.L. Aggarwal and S. Russo, Pergamon (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1996, chapter 19 (pp. 669-728).

An extensive review on fundamentals and applications of microwave heating for fast thermal and/or chemical processing of plastics, rubbers, thermosetting resins, and related composites (60 pages; 330 refs.).

7. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating: Polymerization Processes and Organic Syntheses", Chemistry & Industry (Milan), 80(1), 55-61 (1998).

An overview and a critical analysis of the so-called nonthermal effects of microwave power irradiation in polymer and organic chemistry, as evidenced by the enhancements of reaction rate, yield and/or selectivity in a great variety of processes performed by the aid of this heating technique (7 pages; 36 refs.).

 Selected Technical Papers

 extensive list

1. F. Parodi and C. Belgiovine, "Coupling Glass Fibers for Polypropylene Reinforcement", Proceedings of the 6th National Meeting on Composite Materials (Milan, Italy, May 8-9, 1985), Pitagora Editrice, Bologna, Italy, 1985, pp. 105-114 (in Italian);  Macplas, 84, 95-97 (1987) (in Italian);  Macplas International, Jul. 1987, pp. 119-120.

2. S. Russo, G. Bontà, A. Imperato and F. Parodi, "Chemical Aspects in the Synthesis of Polycaprolactam for the RIM Process", in Integration of Fundamental Polymer Science and Technology - 2, eds. P.J. Lemstra and L.A Kleintjens, Elsevier Sci. Publ., London, UK, 1988, pp. 17-29.

3. M.T. DeMeuse, F. Parodi, R. Gerbelli and A.C. Johnson, "Microwave Processing of Isocyanate/Epoxy Composites", 39th International SAMPE Symposium (Anaheim, California, USA, April 11-14, 1994), conference proceedings, vol. 1, pp. 13-23  [web link].

4. S. Russo, A. Imperato, A. Mariani and F. Parodi, "The Fast Activation of ε-Caprolactam Polymerization in quasi-Adiabatic Conditions", Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics, 196(10), 3297-3303 (1995)  [web link].

5. M.T. DeMeuse, J.K. Gillham and F. Parodi, "Evolution of Properties of a Thermosetting Isocyanate/Epoxy/Glass Fiber Composite Model System with Increasing Conversion", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 64(1), 27-38 (1997)  [web link].

6. M.T. DeMeuse, J.K. Gillham and F. Parodi, "Evolution of Properties of an Isocyanate/Epoxy Thermosetting System During Cure: Continuous Heating (CHT) and Isothermal Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) Cure Diagrams", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 64(1), 15-25 (1997)  [web link].

7. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating and the Acceleration of Polymerization Processes", in Polymers and Liquid Crystals, ed. A. Wlochowicz, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optics and Photonics, 4017, 2-17 (1999)  [web link].

8. F. Parodi, "Microwaves in Chemical Syntheses", Chemistry & Industry (Milan), 81(10), 1271-1277 (1999) (in Italian).

9. F. Parodi, "Fillers and Reinforcing Agents", Proceedings of the 24th AIM Meeting-School "Additives for Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, May 27-31, 2002), Pacini Editore Publ., Pisa, Italy, 2002, pp. 223-286 (in Italian).

10. F. Parodi, "Modifiers of Electrical and Dielectric Properties", Proceedings of the 24th AIM Meeting-School "Additives for Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, May 27-31, 2002), Pacini Editore Publ., Pisa, Italy, 2002, pp. 397-426 (in Italian).

 Selected Lectures & Seminars

  extensive list

1. F. Parodi, "Polyurethanes: Chemistry, Structure and Applications", 4-hour seminar, held at the University of Sassari, Department of Chemistry (Sassari, Italy, May 7-8, 1987) (in Italian).

2. F. Parodi, "Chemistry of Polymers from Isocyanates", 3-hour seminar, given at the "International School of Advanced Studies in Polymer Science", University of Ferrara (Ferrara, Italy, October 11, 1990).

3. F. Parodi, "Thermoset Resin Matrix Composites", 3-hour seminar, given at the "International School of Advanced Studies in Polymer Science", University of Ferrara (Ferrara, Italy, October 12, 1990).

4. F. Parodi, "Thermosetting Polymer Matrices for Composite Materials, and Interface Problems with Reinforcing Fibers", 2-hour seminar, held at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Department of Aerospace Engineering (Milan, Italy) (in Italian):  May 5, 1994;  April 27, 1995;  May 14, 1996;  May 5, 1997;  April 20, 1998;  May 13, 1999.

5. F. Parodi, "Polymerization Processes under Microwave Irradiation", invited lecture given on June 4, 1996 at the "4th AIM Conference on Advanced Topics in Polymer Science: Chemical Modification of Polymers and Reactive Processing" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, June 3-7, 1996), conf. prog., p. 14.

6. F. Parodi, "Engineering Polymers: Chemical Structure, Properties and Applications", 2-hour seminar, held at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Department of Aerospace Engineering (Milan, Italy, May 11, 1998) (in Italian).

7. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating and the Acceleration of Polymerization Processes", invited lecture given on September 25, 1998 at the "5th International Conference on Dielectric and Related Phenomena" (Szczyrk, Poland, September 24-27, 1998), conf. abstr., pp. 26-28.

8. F. Parodi, "Microwave Processing of Plastic Materials, Resins and Rubbers", invited lecture given at the Assotec | Assolombarda workshop on "Microwave Heating in Industrial Processes" (Assolombarda, Milan, Italy, October 18, 2001) (in Italian).

9. F. Parodi, "E-beam Crosslinking of Plastic Materials and Rubbers for Fast and Smart Manufacturing Processes", invited lecture given at the Assotec | Assolombarda workshop "The Electron Beam Technology for Polymeric Materials Processing and Innovation" (Assolombarda, Milan, Italy, December 14, 2004) (in Italian).

10. F. Parodi, "Fast-Curing, High-Performance Isocyanate-Epoxy Resins for Structural Composites and Heavy-Duty, Electrical/Electromechanical Applications", invited lecture given at "The Technologies' Club" meeting "New Applications of Functional Materials", sponsored by Federchimica, Assolombarda, National Research Council (CNR), Chambers of Commerce of Milan and Turin (Milan Chamber of Commerce, Palazzo Affari ai Giureconsulti, Milan, Italy, January 19, 2005)  (in Italian).

 Technical Reports

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