American Journal of Polymer Science

American Journal of Polymer Science has provided a continuous forum for the dissemination of thoroughly peer-reviewed, fundamental, international research into the preparation and properties of macromolecules. The journal is selective in accepting contributions on the basis of merit and originality. Preference is given to contributions that offer new or more comprehensive concepts, interpretations, experimental approaches, and results.


Martin Masuelli

Professor, Laboratorio de Membranas y Biomaterialas, Instituto de Fisica Aplicada-CONICET, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Argentina

Research Areas

Polymers and biopolymers, Membranes, thin films, Ultrafiltration, packaging, macromolecular physics chemistry.

Publications: Journals

[1]  “Effect of hydrophilicity on fouling of an emulsified oil wastewater with PVDF/PMMA membranes”, N. A. Ochoa, M. A. Masuelli, J. Marchese. Journal of Membrane Science 226 (2003) 203-211. ISSN: 0376-7388.
[2]  “Development of Charged Ion Exchange Resin-Polymer Ultrafiltration Membranes to Reduce Organic Fouling”. N.A. Ochoa, M. Masuelli and J. Marchese. Journal of Membrane Science, 278, 1-2, 5 (2006) 457-463. ISSN: 0376-7388.
[3]  “Intrinsic Viscosity of bovine serum albumin conformers”. Rolando Curvale, Martin Masuelli, Antonio Perez Padilla, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 42 (2008) 133-137. ISSN: 0141-8130.
[4]  “SPC/PVDF Membranes for Emulsified Oily Wastewater Treatment”. Martin Masuelli, José Marchese, Nelio A. Ochoa, Journal of Membrane Science 326 (2009) 688–693. ISSN: 0376-7388.
[5]  Viscometric Study of Pectin. Effect of Temperature on the Hydrodynamic properties”. Martin Alberto Masuelli. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 48 (2011) 286–291. ISSN: 0141-8130.
[6]  “Preparation, structural and functional characterization of modified porous PVDF membranes by γ-irradiation”. M.A. Masuelli, M. Grasselli, J. Marchese, N.A. Ochoa. Journal of Membrane Science 389 (2012) 91–98. ISSN: 0376-7388.
[7]  “Study of Bovine Serum Albumin Solubility in Aqueous Solutions by Intrinsic Viscosity Measurements”. Martin Alberto Masuelli. Advances in Physical Chemistry. Volume 2013, Article ID 360239, 8 pages, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/360239. ISSN: 1687-7993.
[8]  “Synthesis Polysulfone-Acetylethanol Ultrafiltration Membranes. Application to Oily Wastewater Treatment”. Martin Alberto Masuelli, Journal of Materials Physics Chemistry, 2013, 1, 3, 37-44. Science and Education Publishing. DOI:10.12691/jmpc-1-3-3. ISSN: 2333-4444.
[9]  “Ultrafiltration of oil/water emulsions using PVDF/PC blend membranes”. Martin A. Masuelli, Desalination and Water Treatment, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 1-10 DOI: 10.1080/19443994.2013.846539, ISSN: 1944-3994/1944-3986.
[10]  “Hydrodynamic properties of tragacanthin. Study of temperature influence”. Martin A. Masuelli, Andres Takara and Adolfo Acosta. The Journal of the Argentine Chemical Society 100 (2013) 25-34. ISSN: 0365-0375.
[11]  “Hydrodynamic properties of whole arabic gum”. Martin A. Masuelli. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2013, Vol. 1, No. 3, 60-66. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajfst/1/3/9. Science and Education Publishing. DOI:10.12691/ajfst-1-3-9. ISSN: 2333-0678.
[12]  “Dextrans in Aqueous Solution. Experimental Review on Intrinsic Viscosity Measurements and Temperature Effect”. Martin Alberto Masuelli. Journal of Polymer and Biopolymer Physics Chemistry 1, 1 (2013) 13-21. http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpbpc/1/1/3. Science and Education Publishing. DOI: 10.12691/jpbpc-1-1-3. ISSN: 2373-3411.
[13]  “Review of the characterization of sodium alginate by intrinsic viscosity measurements. Comparative analysis between conventional and single point methods”. Martin Alberto Masuelli, Cristian Omar Illanes. International Journal of BioMaterials Science and Engineering 2014; 1(1): 1-11. Editorial Open Science. http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/biom. ISSN: Pending.
[14]  “Mark-Houwink Parameters for Aqueous-Soluble Polymers and Biopolymers at Various Temperatures.” Martin Alberto Masuelli. Journal of Polymer and Biopolymer Physics Chemistry 2, 2 (2014): 37-43. doi: 10.12691/jpbpc-2-2-2. ISSN: 2373-3411.
[15]  "Estudio Viscosimetrico de Gelatinas: Una alternativa sencilla y económica para el estudio de Macromoléculas". J.C. Gassmann, V.H. Fernandez, G. V. Ferrari, M.A. Masuelli. Anuario Latinoamericano de Educación en Química (ALDEQ), 2008-2009, Año XXIV, pag. 124-128. ISSN: 0328-087X.
[16]  “Estudio Cinético de la Reacción de Reducción entre Azul de metileno y Acido Ascórbico: Variables que Influyen sobre la Velocidad Global de Reacción”. G. Gomez, M.C. Almandoz, M. Masuelli, S.E. Blanco. Anuario Latinoamericano de Educación en Química (ALDEQ), 2011-2012, Año XXVII, pag. 62-66.
[17]  "Technological Innovation in Ultrafiltration Membranes". M. A. Masuelli, N.A. Ochoa, J. Marchese. Food Engineering No. 85 Page 28, March-April 2010, Editorial Edigar, ISSN 0328-865X, Web site: www.ialimentaria.com.