Publications
22. Sequence-defined structural transitions by calcium-responsive proteins
M. P. Chang, W. Huang, G. M. Shambharkar, K. M. Hernandez, D. J. Mai. Polymer Chemistry, 15, 4864–4874 (2024). ChemRxiv version. Themed Collection on Polymer Chemistry Emerging Investigators.
21. Protease-driven phase separation of elastin-like polypeptides
B. M. Wirtz, A. G. Yun, C. Wick, X. J. Gao, D. J. Mai. Biomacromolecules, 25(8), 4898–4904 (2024). Virtual special issue on Peptide Materials.
20. Single-molecule studies in polymer science
Z. Qiang, C. K. Ullal, D. J. Mai. Journal of Polymer Science, 62(7), 1233–1234 (2024). Guest Editorial.
19. Engineered selective biotoxin-binding hydrogels for toxin sequestration
M. A. Morris, Y. J. Yang, D. J. Mai, B. D. Olsen. Journal of Polymer Science, 62(16), 3861–3869 (2024).
18. Spatially controlled UV light generation at depth using upconversion micelles
Q. Zhou, B. M. Wirtz, T. H. Schloemer,* M. C. Burroughs, M. Hu, P. Narayanan, J. Lyu, A. O. Gallegos, C. Layton, D. J. Mai,* D. N. Congreve.* Advanced Materials, 2301563, (2023).
*co-corresponding authors. ChemRxiv version.
17. Polymeric protagonists for biological processes
A. P. Gudinas and D. J. Mai. Nature Chemistry, 15, 751–752, (2023). News & Views article.
16. Gelation dynamics during photocrosslinking of polymer nanocomposite hydrogels
M. C. Burroughs, T. H. Schloemer, D. N. Congreve, D. J. Mai. ACS Polymers Au, 3(2), 217–227, (2023). ACS Polymers Au Rising Stars Issue.
15. Democratizing the rapid screening of protein expression for materials development
M. A. Morris, R. A. Bataglioli, D. J. Mai, Y. J. Yang, J. M. Paloni, C. E. Mills, Z. D. Schmitz, E. A. Ding, A. C. Huske, and B. D. Olsen. Molecular Systems Design & Engineering, 8, 227–239, (2023).
14. Turn on the Stereo: Engaging in Mentorship from all Directions
D. J. Mai. AIChE CEP Magazine, 118(3), 16, (2022). Emerging Voices Column.
13. Monomer-scale design of functional protein polymers using consensus repeat sequences
M. P. Chang,* W. Huang,* D. J. Mai. Journal of Polymer Science, 59, 2644–2664, (2021). *equal author contributions
12. Tuning selective transport of biomolecules through site-mutated nucleoporin-like protein (NLP) hydrogels.
Y. J. Yang, D. J. Mai, S. Li, M. A. Morris, B. D. Olsen. Biomacromolecules, 22(2), 289–298, (2021).
11. 100th Anniversary of Macromolecular Science Viewpoint: Single-Molecule Studies of Synthetic Polymers
D. J. Mai,* C. M. Schroeder.* ACS Macro Letters, 9(9), 1332–1341, (2020). *co-corresponding authors
10. Glycoprotein mimics with tunable functionalization through global amino acid substitution and copper click chemistry
B. M. Seifried,* W. Qi,* Y. J. Yang, D. J. Mai, W. B. Puryear, J. A. Rundstadler, G. Chen, B. D. Olsen. Bioconjugate Chemistry, 31(3), 554–566, (2020). *equal author contributions
9. Molecular anisotropy and rearrangement as mechanisms of toughness and extensibility in entangled physical gels
C. E. R. Edwards,* D. J. Mai,* S. Tang, B. D. Olsen. Physical Review Materials, 4, 015602, (2020). *equal author contributions
8. Nucleopore-inspired polymer hydrogels for selective biomolecular transport
Y. J. Yang,* D. J. Mai,* T. J. Dursch, B. D. Olsen. Biomacromolecules, 19(10), 3905–3916, (2018). *equal author contributions
7. Stretching dynamics of single comb polymers in extensional flow
D. J. Mai,* A. Saadat,* B. Khomami, C. M. Schroeder. Macromolecules, 51(4), 1507–1517, (2018). *equal author contributions
6. Single polymer dynamics of topologically complex DNA
D. J. Mai, C. M. Schroeder. Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science, 26, 28–40, (2016).
5. Topology-controlled relaxation dynamics of single branched polymers
D. J. Mai, A. B. Marciel, C. E. Sing, C. M. Schroeder. ACS Macro Letters, 4(4), 446–452, (2015). Cover.
4. Template-directed synthesis of structurally defined branched polymer architectures
A. B. Marciel, D. J. Mai, C. M. Schroeder. Macromolecules, 48(5), 1296–1303, (2015).
3. Microfluidic systems for single DNA dynamics
D. J. Mai, C. A. Brockman, C. M. Schroeder. Soft Matter, 8, 10560–10572, (2012).
2. Influence of polyethyleneimine graftings of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on their accumulation and elimination by and toxicity to Daphnia magna
E. J. Petersen, R. A. Pinto, D. J. Mai, P. F. Landrum, W. J. Weber. Environmental Science & Technology, 45(3), 1133–1138, (2011).
1. Response of Sinorhizobium meliloti to elevated concentrations of cadmium and zinc
S. Rossbach, D. J. Mai, E. L. Carter, L. Sauviac, D. Capela, C. Bruand, F. J. de Bruijn. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 74(13), 4218-4221, (2008).