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Gacek, M. M., and Berg, J. C., "Investigation of surfactant mediated acid-base charging of mineral oxide particles dispersed in apolar systems," Langmuir (in press, Dec. 6, 2012).

Bhosale, P., and Berg, J. C., "The dynamics of polymer bridge formation and disruption and its effect on the bulk rheology of suspensions," Langmuir (in press, Nov. 30, 2012).

Michor, E. L., and Berg, J. C., "An extension to the charge fluctuation model for the prediction of the conductivity of apolar, reverse micellar systems," Langmuir (in press, Oct. 26, 2012).

Hosseinpour, D., and Berg, J. C., "Stress/strain development around a spherical inclusion in a polymeric matrix: The effects of particle and matrix mechanical characteristics and thermal expansivity difference," J. Applied Polymer Sci., 126, 678-685 (2012).

Gacek, M., Bergsman, D., Michor, E., and Berg, J.C., "Effects of trace water on charging of silica particles in a nonpolar medium," Langmuir, 28, 11633-11638 (2012).

Gacek, M., Brooks, G., and Berg, J. C., "Characterization of mineral oxide charging in apolar media," Langmuir, 28 [5], 3032-3036 (2012).

Bhosale, P. S., Chun, J., and Berg, J. C., " Electrophoretic mobility of poly(acrylic acid)-coated alumina particles," J. Colloid Interface Sci. 358, 123 (2011).

Rutz, B., and Berg, J. C., " The effect of interparticle stresses on debonding in spherical silica particle-filled composites with a poly(vinyl butyral) matrix," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech.25. 2629 (2011).

Bhosale, P., and Berg, J. C., "Acoustic spectroscopy for colloids dispersed in a polymer gel system," Langmuir26[18], 14423 (2010).

Poovarodom, S. (Saran), Poovarodom, S. (Sathin), and Berg, J. C., "Effect of Alkyl Functionalization on Charging of Colloidal Silica in Apolar Solvents," J. Colloid Interface Sci.351, 415 (2010).

Rutz, B., and Berg, J. C., "A review of the feasibility of lightening structural polymeric composites with voids without compromising mechanical properties," Adv. Colloid Interface Sci. 160,56-75 (2010).

Poovarodom, S., and Berg, J. C., "Effect of Particle and Surfactant Acid-Base Properties on Charging of Colloids in Apolar Media," J. Colloid Interface Sci. 346, [2] 370 (2010).

Bhosale, P. S., and Berg, J. C., "Poly(acrylic acid) as a Rheology Modifier for Dense Alumina Dispersions in High Ionic Strength Environments," Colloids and Surfaces A 362, 71 (2010).

Berg, J. C., An Introduction to Interfaces and Colloids: The Bridge to Nanoscience, World Scientific Publishers, Singapore (2010).

Leonard, G. C., Hosseinpour, D., and Berg, J. C., "Modulus-graded interphase modifiers in E-glass fiber/thermoplastic composites," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech. 23, 2031 (2009).

Hosseinpour, D., and Berg, J. C., "The Dynamic Interaction of Water with Four Dental Impression Materials during Cure," J. Prosthodontics18[4], 292 (2009).

Poovarodom, S., and Berg, J. C., "Spontaneous repeptization of colloidal dispersions," Colloids Surfaces A342, 16 (2009).

Laxton, P. B., and Berg, J. C., "Colloid aggregation arrested by caging in a polymer network," Langmuir24, 9268 (2008).

Poovarodom, S., Hosseinpour, D., and Berg, J. C., "The effect of particle aggregation on the mechanical properties of a reinforced organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel composite," Ind. & Engr. Chem.47, 2623 (2008).

Nguyen, F. N., and Berg, J. C., "Novel Core-Shell (Dendrimer) Epoxy Tougheners: Processing and Hot-Wet Performance," Composites A 39, 1007 (2008).

Hosseinpour, D., Guthrie, J. T., and Berg, J. C., "The effect of alpha alumina filler/acrylic-melamine polymer interfacial interactions on the abrasion resistance of an automotive topcoat layer," Prog. Organic Coatings 2[2], 214 (2008).

Nguyen, F. N., Saks, A. M., and Berg, J. C., "Use of polyethylene imine dendrimer as a novel graded-modulus-interphase material in polymeric composites," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech.21, 1375 (2007).

Liu, J., and Berg, J. C., "An Aqueous Sol-Gel Route to Prepare Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials," J. Materials Chem. 17, 4430 (2007).

Nguyen, F. N., and Berg, J. C., "Toughened epoxies by novel core-shell thermoplastic nanoparticles," SAMPE '07 Proc. Baltimore, MD, June 3-7,(2007).

Laxton, P. B., and Berg, J. C., "Investigation of the link between micromechanical interparticle bond rigidity measurements and macroscopic shear moduli of colloidal gels," Colloids and Surfaces A 301, 137 (2007).

Hosseinpour, D., Guthrie, J. T., and Berg, J. C., "The effect of additives on the quality of dispersion and physical properties of an automotive coating pigmented with TiO2," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech. 21, 141 (2007).

Reed, R. P., and Berg, J. C., "Measuring Interacial Shear on Small-Filament Carbon Fiber Bundles: Fiber Band Fragmentation Testing," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech. 20, 1929 (2006).

Ramrus, D. A., and Berg, J. C., "Using heterogeneous silane patterns to maintain adhesion and decrease water penetration into epoxy/aluminum interfaces," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech. , 20, 1615 (2006).

Berg, J. C., "The Thermodynamics of Interfacial Systems, with Special Reference to Powders and Fibers," in, Powders and Fibers: Interfacial Science and Applications, M. Nardin and E. Papirer, Eds., pp. 1-46, Taylor and Francis, New York, 2006.

Nguyen, F.N.,and Berg, J. C., "Adhesion Promotion of Poly(phenylene sulfide) to Aluminum," J. Adhesion Sci. Technology, 20, 197 (2006).

Hosseinpour, D., Guthrie, J. T., and Berg, J. C., "The effect of pigment-polymer interfacial interactions on the mechanical performance of automotive topcoat layers," J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 101, 2261 (2006).

171. Laxton, P.B., and Berg, J. C., "Relating Clay Rheology to Colloidal Parameters," J. Colloid Interf. Sci., 296, 749 (2006).

Hosseinpour, D., Guthrie, J. T., Berg, J. C., and Stolarski, V. L., "The Effect of Interfacial Interaction Contribution to the Mechanical Properties of Automotive Topcoats," Prog. Organic Coatings, 54, 182 (2005).

Daniel, R. C., and Berg, J. C., "Spreading on and Penetration into Thin,Permeable Media: Application to Ink-Jet Printing," Adv. Colloid Interface Sci., 126,439(2006).

Ramrus, D. A., and Berg, J. C., "Effect of Water Penetration into a Heterogeneously Patterned Adhesive Substrate," SAMPE Conf. Proc. , Seattle, WA, Nov., (2005).

Huang, A. Y., and Berg, J. C., "Re-Stabilization of Laponite Clay Particles in High Salt Media," J. Colloid Interface Sci. , 296, 159 (2006).

Ramrus, D. A., and Berg, J. C., "Enhancement of Adhesion to Heterogeneously Patterned Substrates," Colloids and Surfaces A , 273, 84 (2005).

Huang, A. Y., Montrose, D. K., and Berg, J. C., "Transient Aggregation during Dry-down of Solvent-borne Dispersions," Langmuir , 21, 9926 (2005).

Bulliard, X., Berg, J. C., Ramrus, D., Michaud, V., and Månson, J.-A., "Wettability of glass fibers in reactive thermoplastic/polyester blends: comparison between compatible and incompatible thermoplastics," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech. , 19, 719 (2005).

Nguyen, F.N.,and Berg, J. C., "The Use of an Optical-Mechanical Test Combined with Acoustic Emission Techniques to Study Adhesion in Filled Polymeric Composites," J. Adhesion , 81, 1 (2005).

Laxton,P.B., and Berg, J. C., "Gel Trapping of Dense Colloids," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 285, 152 (2005).

Ramrus, D.C.,and Berg, J. C., "Characterization and Adhesion Testing of Mixed Silane Treated Surfaces," J. Adhesion Sci. Technology, 18, 1395 (2004).

Nguyen, F.N.,and Berg, J. C., "The Effect of Vinyl Alcohol Content on Adhesion Performance in Poly(vinylbutyral)/Glass Systems," J. Adhesion Sci. Technology, 18, 1011 (2004).

Huang, A. Y., and Berg, J. C., "Aggregate Restructuring by Polymer Solvency Effects," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 279, 440 (2004).

Bulliard, X., Berg, J. C., Ramrus, D., Michaud, V., and Manson, J.-A., "Phase Separation at teh Fiber-Matrix Interface in a Composite Based on a Thermoplastic/Polyester Blend," J. Composite Interfaces, 12, 167 (2005).

Buseman-Williams, J., and Berg, J. C., "Formation and Characterization of Patterned Heterogeneous Silane Films," Langmuir, 20, 2026 (2004).

Sun, C., and Berg, J. C., "A Review of the Different Techniques for Solid Surface Acid-Base Characterization," Adv. Colloid Interface Sci., 105, 151-175 (2003).

Berg, J. C., Johnson, G. H., Lepe, X., and Adan-Plaza, S., "Temperature Effects on Rheological Properties of Current Polyether and Polyvinylsiloxane Impression Materials," J. Prostetic Dentistry , 90, 150-161 (2003).

Sun, C., and Berg, J. C., "The Effective Surface Energy of Heterogeneous Solids Measured by Inverse Gas Chromatography," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 260, 443 (2003).

Miller, A. C., and Berg, J. C., "Effect of Silane Coupling Agent Adsorbate on Adhesion Performance with a Polymeric Matrix," Composites Part A: Applied Sci. and Mfg., 34, 327 (2003).

Kim, A. Y., Hauch, K. D., Berg, J. C., Martin, J. E., and Anderson, R. A., "Linear Chains and Chain-Like Fractals from Electrostatic Heteroaggregation," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 260, 149 (2003).

Miller, A. C., and Berg, J. C., "Unexpected Behavior between Polystyrene and Untreated and Silane-Treated Glass Beads in Filled Polymeric Composites," J. Applied Polymer Sci., 89, 521 (2003).
Daniel, R. C., and Berg, J. C., "A Simplified Method for Predicting the Dynamic Surface Tension of Concentrated Surfactant Solutions," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 260, 244 (2003).
Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "Advances in Fluid-Interface Atomic Force Microscopy," in Science, Technology and Education of Microscopy: An Overview. Vol. 2, A. Mendez-Vilas, Ed., FORMATEX: Spain, 2003, pp. 630-337. ISBN: 84-607-6699-3.
Huang, A. Y., and Berg, J. C., "Gelation of Liquid Bridges in Spherical Agglomeration," Colloids Surfaces A 215, 241 (2003).
Miller, A. C., and Berg, J. C., "Predicting Adhesion between a Crystalline Polymer and Silane-Treated Glass Surfaces in Filled Composites," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech., 16, 1949 (2002).
Daniel, R. C., and Berg, J. C., "Dynamic Surface Tension of Polydisperse Surfactant Solutions: A Pseudo-Single Component Approach," Langmuir, 18, 5074 (2002).
Daniel, R. C., and Berg, J. C., "Dynamic Surface Tension of Polydisperse Surfactant Solutions: A Pseudo-Single Component Approach," Langmuir, 18, 5074 (2002).

Kim, A. Y., and Berg, J. C., "Effect of Polymeric Adlayers on Heteroaggregation Kinetics," Langmuir, 18, 3418 (2002).

Miller, A. C., and Berg, J. C., "The Prediction of Adhesion between Polymers and Silane-Treated Surfaces in Filled Composites," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech., 16, 495 (2002).

Sun, C., Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "Structural Evolution of Octyltriethoxysilane Films on Glass Surfaces during Annealing at Elevated Temperatures," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 248, 96 (2002).

Sun, C., and Berg, J. C., "The Surface Energy and Acid-Base Properties of Mineral Oxides," J. Chromatography, 969, 59 (2002).

Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "Thin-Film Hydrodynamics of Fluid Interface Atomic Force Microscopy," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 41, 389 (2002).

Berg, J. C., "The Role of Surfactants," for Absorbent Technology, P.K. Chatterjee and B. S. Gupta, Eds., pp. 149-198, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2002.

Berg, J. C., "Semi-Empirical Strategies for Predicting Adhesion," in Comprehensive Adhesion Science: Surface Science of Adhesion, A. V. Pocius, Editor-in-Chief, pp. 1-75, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2002.

Daniel, R., and Berg, J. C., "Diffusion-Controlled Adsorption at the Liquid-Air Interface: the Long-Time Limit," J. Colloid Interface Sci. , 237, 294 (2001).

Forrester, J. E., Sunkel, J. M., and Berg, J. C., "Spontaneous Spreading of Emulsions on Solid Surfaces," J. Appl. Polym Sci. , 81, 1817 (2001).

Stenkamp, V. S., McGuiggan, P. M., and Berg, J. C., "Restabilization of Electrosterically Stabilized Colloids in High Salt Media," Langmuir , 17, 637 (2001).

Dickson, L. E., and Berg, J. C., "The Investigation of Sized Cellulose Surfaces with Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech., 15, 171 (2001).

Miller, A.C., Minko, S., and Berg, J. C., "Application of Acoustic Emission Measurements to Investigate Adhesion in Filled Polymeric Composites," Journal of Adhesion 75, 257 (2001).

Page, S., Berg, J. C., and Manson, J.-A.E., "Characterization of Epoxy Resin Surface Energetics," Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 15, 153 (2001).

Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "Quantitative Analysis of Fluid-Interface-Ato,mic Force Microscopy (FI-AFM)," J. Colloid Interface Sci. , 235, 162 (2000).

Kim, A. Y., and Berg, J. C., "Fractal Heteroaggregation of Oppositely Charged Colloids," J. Colloid Interface Sci. , 229, 607 (2000).

Miller, A.C., Knowlton, M.T., and Berg, J.C., "The Use of UNIFAC for the Estimation of Adhesion Enhancement between Polymers and Mineral Surfaces Treated with Silane Coupling Agents," J. Adhesion Sci. Tech. , 14, 1471 (2000).

Kim, A. Y., and Berg, J. C., "Fractal Aggregation: Scaling of Fractal Dimension with Stability Ratio," Langmuir, 16, 2101 (2000).

Page, S., Mazzenga, R., Boogh, L., Berg, J. C., and Manson, J.-A.E., "Time-evolution of epoxy resin energetics during processing," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 222, 55 (2000).

Aston, D.E., and Berg, J. C., "Long-Range Attraction between Silanated Silica Materials Studied by Electrolyte Titration with AFM," Colloids and Surfaces, 163, 247 (2000).

Irvine, J. A., Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "The Use of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to Measure the Adhesive Properties of Sized and Unsized Papers," Tappi Journal, 82 [5], 172 (1999).

Sinicki, R.A., and Berg, J. C., "Influence of a Monofunctional Acid-Base Environment on Peel Mechanics," Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology,12, 1091 (1998).

Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "Fluid Interfacial Separations for Secondary Fiber Recovery as Probed with Atomic Force Microscopy," Journal of Pulp and Paper Science, 24, 121 (1998).

Harding, P. H., Panjabi, G., and Berg, J. C., "Indentification of a Surface Phase Transition in Synthetic Hydroxyapatite Using Inverse Gas Chromatography," Journal of Materials Science Letters, 17[10], 841 (1998).

Harding, P. H., Page, S. A., MŒnson, J.-A. E., and Berg, J. C., "Direct Measurement of Residual Stress Effects on Adhesion," Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology,12, 497 (1998).

Lepe, X., Johnson, G. H., Berg, J. C., and Aw, T.C., "Effect of Mixing Technique on Surface Characteristics of Impression Materials," Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 79 , 495 (1998).

Harding, P. H., and Berg, J. C., "The Adhesion Mechanism of Organofunctional Silanes," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 67, 1025 (1998).

Harding, P. H., and Berg, J. C., "The Characterization of Interfacial Strength Using Single-Particle Composites," Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 11, 1063 (1997).

Stenkamp, S. S., and Berg, J. C., "The Role of Long Tails in Steric Stabilization and Hydrodynamic Layer Thickness," Langmuir, 13, 3827 (1997).

Snyder, B. A., and Berg, J. C., "Oil-Assisted Agglomeration for Toner De-Inking: Population Balance Model and Experiments," AIChE Journal, 43, 1480 (1997).

Snyder, B. A., Aston, D. E., and Berg, J. C., "Particle-Drop Interactions Examined with an Atomic Force Microscope," Langmuir, 13, 590 (1997).

Harding, P. H., and Berg, J. C., "The Role of Adhesion in the Mechanical Properties of Filled Polymer Composites," Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 11, 471 (1997).

Seebergh, J. E., and Berg, J. C., "The Effect of Organic Cosolvent on the Aggregation Stability of an Aqueous Polystyrene Latex Dispersion," in press Colloids and Surfaces (1997).

Schmidt, D. C., and Berg, J. C., "The Selective Removal of Toner Particles from Repulped Slurries by Flotation," Pulp & Paper Canada, 98, 21 (1997).

Schmidt, D. C., and Berg, J. C., "A Preliminary Hydrodynamic Analysis of the Flotation of Disk-Shaped Toner Particles," Progress in Paper Recycling, 6 [2], 38 (1996).

Snyder, B. A., and Berg, J. C., "Deinking Toner-Printed Paper by Selective Agglomeration," Pulp & Paper Canada,97, 38 (1996).

Sunkel, J. M., and Berg, J. C., "The Stability Behavior of Sol-Emulsion Systems," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science , 179, 618 (1996).

Schmidt, D. C., and Berg, J. C., "The Effect of Particle Shape on the Flotation of Toner Particles," Progress in Paper Recycling , 5[2], 67 (1996).
Jacob, P. N., and Berg, J. C., "A Comparison of the Work of Adhesion Obtained from Wetting and Vapor Adsorption Measurements," Journal of Adhesion, 54, 115 (1995).
Conner, M., Harding, P., Manson, J.-A., and Berg, J. C., "Influence of the Fiber Surface Properties on the Mechanical Strength of Unidirectional Fiber Composites" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 9, 983 (1995).
Seebergh, S. E., and Berg, J. C., "Evidence of a Hairy Layer at the Surface of Polystyrene Latex Particles," Colloids and Surfaces, 100, 139 (1995).
Lepe, X., Johnson, G. H., and Berg, J. C., "Surface Characteristics of Polyether and Addition Silicone Impression Materials after Long Term Disinfection," Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 74 [2], 181 (1995).
Connor, P., Harding, P. H., Berg, J. C., and MŒnson, J.-A., "Fiber Surface Energy Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Unidirectional Fiber Composites," Proc. Intl. Conf. Composite Materials, 10th, 6, 541 (1995).
Lundqvist, A., Odberg, L., and Berg, J. C., "Surface Characterization of Non-Chlorine Bleached Pulp Fibers and Calcium Carbonate Coatings Using Inverse Gas Chromatography," Tappi Journal., 78 [5], 139 (1995).
Epple, M., Schmidt, D. C., and Berg, J. C., "The Effect of Froth Stability and Wettability on the Flotation of a Xerographic Toner," Colloid Polymer Science, 272, 1264 (1994).
Jacob, P. N., and Berg, J. C., "Acid-Base Surface Energy Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose and Two Wood Pulp Fiber Types Using Inverse Gas Chromatography," Langmuir., 10, 3089 (1994).
Snyder, B. A., and Berg, J. C., "Effect of Particle Size and Density in Flotation Deinking of Electrostatic Papers,"Tappi Journal , 77 [7], 157 (1994).
Snyder, B. A., and Berg, J. C., "Liquid Bridge Agglomeration: A Fundamenttal Approach to Toner Deinking," Tappi Journal. 77 [5], 79 (1994).
Seaver, A. E., and Berg, J. C., "Spreading of a Droplet on a Solid Surface," J. Appl. Polymer Sci. 52, 431 (1994).
Epple, M., and Berg, J. C., "The Effect of Adsorbed Surfactants on the Electrostatic Properties and Wettability of a Xerographic Toner," Prog. in Paper Recycling, 3[2], 52 (1994).
Seebergh, J. E., and Berg, J. C., "Depletion Flocculation of Aqueous, Electrosterically Stabilized Dispersions," Langmuir, 10, 454 (1994).
Jacob, P. N., Arola, D., and Berg, J. C., "The Role of Steric Effects in the Adsorption of Chemically Similar Probes to a Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Surface," J. Appl. Polymer Sci. 51 [4]. 665 (1994).
Snyder, B. A., Schmidt, D. C., and Berg, J. C., "Characterization and Flotation Studies of Electrostatic Inks," Progress in Paper Recycling., 3 [1], 17 (1993).
Miller, N. P., and Berg, J. C., "Experiments on the Electrophoresis of Porous Aggregates,"J. Colloid Interface Sci. 159, 253 (1993).
Mysko, D. D., and Berg, J. C., "Mechanisms Influencing the Stability of a Nonaqueous Phosphor Dispersion," Ind. Engi. Chem. Res., 32, 854 (1993).
Jacob. P. N., and Berg, J. C.,"Contact Angle Titrations of Wood Pulp Fibers," Tappi Journal, 76, 133 (1993).
Chen, W., and Berg, J. C., "The Effect of Polyelectrolyte Dosage on Floc Formation in Protein Precipitation by Polyelectrolytes," Chem. Eng. Sci., 48, 1775 (1993).
Berg, J. C., "The Importance of Acid-Base Interactions in Wetting, Coating, Adhesion and Related Phenomena," Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 8, 75 (1993).
Berg, J. C., "The Role of Acid-Base Interactions in Wetting and Related Phenomena," in Wettability, J. C. Berg, Ed., pp. 75-148, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1993.
Jacob. P. N., and Berg, J. C., "Zisman Analysis of Three Pulp Fiber Furnishes," Tappi Journal 76, 105-107 (1993).
Einarson, M. B., and Berg, J. C., "Electrosteric Stabilization of Colloidal Latex Dispersions," J. Colloid Interface Sci., 155, 165 (1993).