Publications & patents

Tan, M.W.M., Li, C., Yang, M.Y., Parente, M.C., Kutsovsky, Y., & Suo, Z. (2026). Composite of Long Polymer Chains and Structured Silica Particles Achieves High Modulus and Low Hysteresis. ACS Materials. Published April 2, 2026. [PDF · Suo group]

Tan, M.W.M., Nian, G., Chen, Z., Bao, X., Kutsovsky, Y., & Suo, Z. (2026). Amplifying toughness in silica-reinforced natural rubber by preserving long chains. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 123(13). Published January 28, 2026. [PDF · Suo group]

Li, C., Tan, M.W.M., Bao, X., Nian, G., Kutsovsky, Y., & Suo, Z. (2025). Resolving toughness-modulus conflict in carbon black reinforced natural rubber by preserving long chains. Soft Matter. Published December 1, 2025. [PDF · Suo group]

Bao, X., Chen, Z., Nian, G., Tan, M.W.M., Ahn, C.H., Kutsovsky, Y., & Suo, Z. (2025). Unusually long polymers crosslinked by domains of physical bonds. Nature Communications, 16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-59875-z. Published May 22, 2025. [PDF · Suo group]

Nian, G., Chen, Z., Bao, X., Tan, M.W.M., Kutsovsky, Y., & Suo, Z. (2025). Natural rubber with high resistance to crack growth. Nature Sustainability, 8(6), 692-701. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-025-01559-z. Published May 25, 2025. [PDF · Suo group]

Steck, J., Kim, J., Kutsovsky, Y., & Suo, Z. (2023). Multiscale stress deconcentration amplifies fatigue resistance of rubber. Nature, 624(7991), 303-308. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06782-2. Published December 13, 2023. [PDF · Suo group]

Bao, X., Nian, G., Kutsovsky, Y., Kim, J., Jiao, Q., & Suo, Z. (2023). Low-intensity mixing process of high molecular weight polymer chains leads to elastomers of long network strands and high fatigue threshold. Soft Matter, 19(31), 5956-5966. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SM00687E. Published July 13, 2023.

Schimmoeller, B., Blizanac, B., Massey, K., DuPasquier, A., Kodas, T., Oljaca, M., Smith, G., & Kutsovsky, Y. (2015). Synthesis of Si and tin-doped Si powders via gas-phase sodium reduction for Li-ion batteries. Advanced Powder Technology. Published October 2015.

Wang, M.J., & Kutsovsky, Y. (2008). Effect of Fillers on Wet Skid Resistance of Tires. Part II: Experimental Observations on Effect of Filler-Elastomer Interactions on Water Lubrication. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 81(4). Published September 2008.

Wang, M.J., & Kutsovsky, Y. (2008). Effect of Fillers on Wet Skid Resistance of Tires. Part I: Water Lubrication vs. Filler-Elastomer Interactions. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 81(4). Published September 2008.

Wang, M.J., Morris, M.D., & Kutsovsky, Y. (2008). Effect of fumed silica surface area on silicone rubber reinforcement. Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe (KGK), 61(3), 107-117. Published March 2008.

Wang, M.J., Kutsovsky, Y., Zhang, P., Murphy, L.J., Laube, S., & Mahmud, K. (2003). Carbon Black. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (pp. 761-803). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Wang, M.J., Kutsovsky, Y., Zhang, P., Murphy, L.J., Laube, S., & Mahmud, K. (2002). New Generation Carbon-Silica Dual Phase Filler Part I: Characterization and Application to Passenger Tire. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 75(2), 247-258. Published May 2002.

Zhang, P., Wang, M.J., Kutsovsky, Y., Murphy, L.J., Laube, S., & Mahmud, K. (2002). Carbon-Silica Dual Phase Filler Application to Tread Compounds. Rubber World. Published April 2002.

Wang, M.J., Kutsovsky, Y., Zhang, P., Murphy, L.J., Laube, S., & Mahmud, K. (2002). Using Carbon-Silica Dual Phase Filler: Improve Global Compromise between Rolling Resistance, Wear Resistance and Wet Skid Resistance for Tires. Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe (KGK). Published January 2002.

Zhang, P., Wang, M.J., Kutsovsky, Y., Murphy, L.J., Laube, S., & Mahmud, K. (2001). A New Generation Carbon-Silica Dual Phase Filler (CSDPF) Part II: Application to Passenger Tread Compounds for Improved Tradeoff among Rolling Resistance, Wet Traction and Treadwear Performance. Conference Proceedings, Functional Tire Filler. January 2001.

Maier, R.S., Kroll, D.M., Kutsovsky, Y.E., Davis, H.T., & Bernard, R.S. (1998). Simulation of Flow Through Bead Packs Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method. Physics of Fluids, 10(1), 60-74. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.869550. Published January 1998.

Kutsovsky, Y.E., Alvarado, V., Scriven, L.E., Davis, H.T., & Hammer, B.E. (1998). Paramagnetic Tracer Concentration Evolution by NMR Relaxation Time Mapping: Application to Aris-Taylor Dispersion. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 16(2), 183-191. Published February 1998.

Maier, R.S., Kutsovsky, Y.E., Nivarthi, S., Davis, H.T., Scriven, L.E., Kroll, D.M., & Bernard, R.S. (1998). Pore-scale flow and transport calculations using the lattice Boltzmann method. In Proceedings, Society of Petroleum Engineers. 1998.

Kutsovsky, Y.E., Scriven, L.E., Davis, H.T., & Hammer, B.E. (1996). NMR Imaging of Velocity Profiles and Velocity Distributions in Bead Packs. Physics of Fluids, 8(4), 863-871. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.868867. Published April 1996.

Kutsovsky, Y.E., Alvarado, V., Davis, H.T., Scriven, L.E., & Hammer, B.E. (1996). Dispersion of Paramagnetic Tracers in Bead Packs by T1 Mapping: Experiments and Simulations. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 14(7-8), 833-839. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0730-725X(96)00212-3. PMID: 8970091. Published February 1996.

Gavrilov, K., Kutsovsky, Y., Paukshtis, E., Okunev, A., & Aristov, Y.I. (1994). Adsorption of Aliphatic Alcohols, Alkanoic Acids and Acetone on the Silica Surface: Chemical and Steric Factors of Monolayer Formation; Apparent Fractal Dimension. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology, Section A: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals. Published June 1994.

Kutsovsky, Y., Paukshtis, E.A., & Aristov, Y.I. (1992). Abnormally High Fractal Dimension of Silica Surfaces Measured by Adsorption of Aliphatic Alcohols. Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, 47(1). Published June 1992.

Kutsovskii, Y.Y., Kurshev, V.V., Aristov, Y.I., Raitsimring, A.M., & Parmon, V.N. (1991). Study of Fractal Properties of the Surface of Finely Dispersed Magnesium Oxides by Means of Electron-Spin Echo Technique. Doklady Akademii Nauk SSSR, 316(5), 1147-1151. Published January 1991.

Kutsovsky, Y., Mariasov, A.G., Aristov, Y.I., & Parmon, V.N. (1990). Electron Spin Echo as a Tool for Investigation of Surface Structure of Finely Dispersed Fractal Solids. Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, 42(1). Published July 1990.

Kutsovsky, Y., Aristov, Y.I., & Parmon, V.N. (1989). Formal Kinetics of Electron Tunneling on the Fractal Surface. Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, 40(2). Published September 1989.

Gajdardziska-Josifovska, M. et al. US-12673870-B2. Graphene Monoxide Compositions of Matter and Electrodes Comprising Them. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published July 7, 2026.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20260092160-A1. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published April 2, 2026.

Pearse, A.J. et al. US-20250223158-A1. Kinetic Enhancements for Thermal Pyrolysis Process, Hybrid Thermal-Electric Pyrolysis, and Associated Systems and Methods. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published July 10, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-12344728-B2. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published July 1, 2025.

Zhang, X. et al. US-12325182-B2. Conductive Photo-Curable Compositions for Additive Manufacturing. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published June 10, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-12275834-B2. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published April 15, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20250115735-A1. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published April 10, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20250084233-A1. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 13, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20250084234-A1. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 13, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-12247114-B1. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 11, 2025.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-12209170-B2. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published January 28, 2025.

Gajdardziska-Josifovska, M. et al. US-20240140805-A1. Graphene Monoxide Compositions of Matter and Electrodes Comprising Them. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published May 2, 2024.

Hirschmugl, C.J. et al. US-11807535-B2. Graphene Monoxide Compositions of Matter and Electrodes Comprising Them. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published November 7, 2023.

Zhang, X. et al. US-20230090821-A1. Silicone-Based Compositions Containing Carbon Nanostructures for Conductive and EMI Shielding Applications. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 23, 2023.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20220332016-A1. Methods of Preparing a Composite Having Elastomer and Filler. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 20, 2022.

Chen, L. et al. US-20220242734-A1. Densified Reduced Graphene Oxide and Methods of Production. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published August 4, 2022.

DuPasquier, A.L. et al. US-20220158193-A1. Cathode Electrode Compositions for Battery Applications. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published May 19, 2022.

Zhang, X. et al. US-20220111582-A1. Conductive Photo-Curable Compositions for Additive Manufacturing. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published April 14, 2022.

Hirschmugl, C.J. et al. US-20210246031-A1. Graphene Monoxide Compositions of Matter and Electrodes Comprising Them. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published August 12, 2021.

Prevo, B.G. et al. US-9982166-B2. Metal Oxide-Polymer Composite Particles for Chemical Mechanical Planarization. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published May 29, 2018.

Nester, S. et al. US-9574087-B2. Method for Carbon Black Production Using Preheated Feedstock and Apparatus for Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published February 21, 2017.

Prevo, B.G. et al. US-20160319160-A1. Metal Oxide-Polymer Composite Particles for Chemical Mechanical Planarization. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published November 3, 2016.

Nester, S. et al. US-20150064099-A1. Method for Carbon Black Production Using Preheated Feedstock and Apparatus for Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 5, 2015.

Nester, S. et al. US-8871173-B2. Method for Carbon Black Production Using Preheated Feedstock and Apparatus for Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 28, 2014.

Davis, S.B. et al. US-8729158-B2. Fumed Silica of Controlled Aggregate Size and Processes for Manufacturing the Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published May 20, 2014.

Nester, S. et al. US-20130039841-A1. Method for Carbon Black Production Using Preheated Feedstock and Apparatus for Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published February 14, 2013.

Davis, S.B. et al. US-8038971-B2. Fumed Silica of Controlled Aggregate Size and Processes for Manufacturing the Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 18, 2011.

Davis, S.B. et al. US-20110204283-A1. Fumed Silica of Controlled Aggregate Size and Processes for Manufacturing the Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published August 25, 2011.

Liu, J. et al. US-7910081-B2. Process for the Production of Fumed Silica. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 22, 2011.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. US-7892643-B2. Metal and Oxides Thereof and Methods to Make Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published February 22, 2011.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-7829057-B2. Carbon Black and Multi-Stage Process for Making Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published November 9, 2010.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-7780938-B2. Production of Silicon Through a Closed-Loop Process. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published August 24, 2010.

Davis, S.B. et al. US-20100059704-A1. Fumed Silica of Controlled Aggregate Size and Processes for Manufacturing the Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 11, 2010.

Liu, J. et al. US-20090286888-A1. Method of Preparing an Aggregate Metal Oxide Particle Dispersion Having a Desired Aggregate Particle Diameter. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published November 19, 2009.

Liu, J. et al. US-7584910-B2. Method of Preparing an Aggregate Metal Oxide Particle Dispersion Having a Desired Aggregate Particle Diameter. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published September 8, 2009.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. US-7572423-B2. Fumed Metal Oxide Particles and Process for Producing the Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published August 11, 2009.

Liu, J. et al. US-20070253884-A1. Process for the Production of Fumed Silica. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published November 1, 2007.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20070248521-A1. Production of Silicon Through a Closed-Loop Process. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 25, 2007.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20070104636-A1. Carbon Black and Multi-Stage Process for Making Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published May 10, 2007.

Liu, J. et al. US-20060088783-A1. Method of Preparing an Aggregate Metal Oxide Particle Dispersion Having a Desired Aggregate Particle Diameter. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published April 27, 2006.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. US-20060067868-A1. Metal and Oxides Thereof and Methods to Make Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 30, 2006.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. et al. US-20050249657-A1. Carbon Black and Multi-Stage Process for Making Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published November 10, 2005.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. US-20050238560-A1. Fumed Metal Oxide Particles and Process for Producing the Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 27, 2005.

Kutsovsky, Y.E. US-20040156773-A1. Fumed Metal Oxide Particles and Process for Producing the Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published August 12, 2004.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-6709506-B2. Method of Making a Multi-Phase Aggregate Using a Multi-Stage Process. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 23, 2004.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-6686409-B2. Method of Making a Multi-Phase Aggregate Using a Multi-Stage Process. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published February 3, 2004.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-6534569-B2. Polymers Containing Modified Pigments and Methods of Preparing the Same. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 18, 2003.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-20020183437-A1. Method of Making a Multi-Phase Aggregate Using a Multi-Stage Process. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published December 5, 2002.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-20020161099-A1. Method of Making a Multi-Phase Aggregate Using a Multi-Stage Process. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 31, 2002.

Wang, M.J. et al. US-6469089-B2. Elastomeric Compounds with Improved Wet Skid Resistance and Methods to Improve Wet Skid Resistance. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published October 22, 2002.

Wang, M.J. et al. US-20020132901-A1. Elastomeric Compounds with Improved Wet Skid Resistance and Methods to Improve Wet Skid Resistance. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published September 19, 2002.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-6364944-B1. Method of Making a Multi-Phase Aggregate Using a Multi-Stage Process. Granted United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published April 2, 2002.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-20020027110-A1. Polymers Containing Modified Pigments and Methods of Preparing the Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published March 7, 2002.

Mahmud, K. et al. US-20020006984-A1. Polymers Containing Modified Pigments and Methods of Preparing the Same. Application United States Patent and Trademark Office. Published January 17, 2002.