Rita Blumstein

Professor Emeritus at Chemistry, University of Massachusetts-Lowell0 Followers

Professor Rita Blumstein is a prominent figure contributing to global discussions on chemistry and education. As a Professor Emeritus in the Chemistry Department at the Kennedy College of Sciences at UMass Lowell, she has played a significant role in shaping the academic landscape. Her tenure at the university has been marked by a commitment to advancing the field of chemistry through both teaching and research. Although her specific research interests are not detailed, her influence extends beyond the classroom, inspiring countless students and colleagues. Her academic journey at UMass Lowell reflects a deep engagement with the scientific community, fostering an environment of inquiry and innovation.

Research Interests

Organic chemistry chemical education molecular synthesis spectroscopy

Publications

1 - Polymerization of monolayers. VI. Influence of the nature of the exchangeable ion on the tacticity of insertion poly(methyl methacrylate),Journal of Polymer Science Part A-2: Polymer Physics

Alexandre Blumstein , Kirit K. Parikh , Shadi L. Malhotra , Rita Blumstein ,

, 1681-1691, 1971-09-01

2 - Study of the solution properties of linear and grafted polyurethanes,Journal of Polymer Science Part C: Polymer Symposia

H. C. Beachell , Rita Blumstein ,

, 1403-1408, 1967-01-01

3 - Permeation Properties of Liquid Crystal—polymer composite membranes,Advanced Materials

Rita B. Blumstein , Jo Ann Ratto ,

, 503-506, 1994-06-01

4 - Association in two‐dimensionally crosslinked poly(methyl methacrylate),Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Letters

Alexandre Blumstein , Rita Blumstein ,

, 691-696, 1967-08-01

5 - Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials. Second Edition Volumes 1 and 2 Edited by Edith A. Turi (Polytechnic University, New York). Academic Press: San Diego. 1997. xxiv + 2420 pp. ISBN 0-12-703783-7.,Journal of the American Chemical Society

Rita B. Blumstein ,

, 9589-9590, 1997-10-01

6 - Memory effects in polymer liquid crystals: influence of thermal history of phase behavior,Mechanical and Thermophysical Properties of Polymer Liquid Crystals

Rita B. Blumstein ,

, 147-171, 1998-01-01

7 - Polymerization of adsorbed monolayers,Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Alexandre Blumstein , Rita Blumstein , Thomas H Vanderspurt ,

, 236-247, 1969-10-01

8 - Structure–property correlations in some nematic main–chain polyesters,Faraday Discuss. Chem. Soc.

Alexandre Blumstein , Michelle M. Gauthier , Ooman Thomas , Rita B. Blumstein ,

, 33-39, 1985-01-01

9 - An improved methylating agent for poly‐(methacrylic) acid: 1‐methyl‐3‐p‐tolyltriazene,Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Letters Edition

Rita Blumstein , Gerald J. Murphy , Alexandre Blumstein , Arthur C. Watterson ,

, 21-23, 1973-01-01

10 - Synthesis and Properties of Some Mesomorphic Vinyl Compounds and Their Saturated Analogs,Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals

Edward C. Hsu , Lee K. Lim , Rita B. Blumstein , Alexandre Blumstein ,

, 35-45, 1976-01-01

11 - Differential scanning calorimetry investigation of phase transitions in water/ chitosan systems,Polymer

JoAnn Ratto , Tatsuko Hatakeyama , Rita B. Blumstein ,

, 2915-2919, 1995-01-01

12 - Influence of molecular weight on phase transitions and alignment of a thermotropic nematic polyester,Macromolecules

Rita B. Blumstein , E. M. Stickles , M. M. Gauthier , A. Blumstein , F. Volino ,

, 177-183, 1984-02-01

13 - Linear Polyurethanes and Their Grafted Copolymers: Preparation, Nitrogen Substitution and Grafting Reactions, and Characterization,Journal of Polymer Science Part C: Polymer Symposia

Harold C. Beachell , Rita Blumstein , Jean C. Peterson ,

, 569-585, 1969-01-01

14 - On the characterization of main-chain liquid-crystalline oligomers based on trans-1,4-cyclohexylene di-p-hydroxybenzoate,Macromolecules

M. M. Gauthier , Xi Jun Hong , J. A. Ratto , A. Blumstein , Rita B. Blumstein ,

, 1556-1558, 1990-03-01

15 - Phase behavior and order in mixtures of main-chain nematic polyesters with small molecules: a combined proton and deuterium NMR study,Macromolecules

Jo Ann Ratto , Ferdinand Volino , Rita B. Blumstein ,

, 2862-2867, 1991-05-01

16 - Ultrathin Films of Amphiphilic Ionic Polyacetylenes,Macromolecules

Peiguang Zhou , Lynne Samuelson , K. Shridhara Alva , Chien-Chung Chen , Rita B. Blumstein , Alexandre Blumstein ,

, 1577-1581, 1997-03-01

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