McAvoy Consulting LLC since Mar 2010
Environmental Specialist
University of Cincinnati since Jan 2006
Adjunct Associate Professor
The Procter & Gamble Company Feb 1989 - Feb 2010
Principal Research Scientist
Education:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1982 - 1986
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering
Skills:
Sustainability Environmental Awareness Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Monitoring Risk Assessment Water Quality Water Mathematical Modeling Wastewater Treatment Water Resources Chemistry Research Water Treatment Environmental Chemistry Leadership Science Water Resource Management Data Analysis Environmental Sustainability Environmental Risk Assessment Flushability Assessment
Interests:
Education Environment
Awards:
2012 UC President's Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty The President's Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty is awarded annually to recognize and honor the vital contributions that adjunct faculty make to the teaching mission of the University of Cincinnati. Awardees have achieved excellence in teaching effectiveness, student learning, and student relations. The award will be give at the annual Faculty Awards Recognition Celebration.
Jean Jianqun Zhao - Cincinnati OH, US Isao Noda - Fairfield OH, US Gary Wayne Gilbertson - Liberty Township OH, US Drew Clifton McAvoy - Cincinnati OH, US Brian Francis Gray - Cincinnati OH, US David Harry Melik - Cincinnati OH, US
Environmentally degradable molded or extruded articles comprising a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and an environmentally degradable thermoplastic polymer or copolymer are disclosed. Such compositions provide annealing cycle times to form molded or extruded articles that are less than annealing cycle times to form a molded or extruded article lacking the environmentally degradable thermoplastic polymer or copolymer.
Jean Zhao - Cincinnati OH, US Gary Gilbertson - Liberty Township OH, US Brian Gray - Cincinnati, CA Drew McAvoy - Cincinnati OH, US Daniel Quiram - West Chester OH, US Andrew Wnuk - Wyoming OH, US
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
International Classification:
A61F013/20
US Classification:
604/015000
Abstract:
Disclosed are flushable tampon applicators which comprise a combination of thermoplastic materials and filler such as calcium carbonate and talc, and which readily disintegrate in water such as toilet water for improved disposal and reduced environmental concerns regarding the destruction of these applicators. The flushable tampon applicators comprise a combination of high molecular weight polyethylene oxides, low molecular weight polyethylene glycols, biodegradable polymers, and filler, wherein this combination of water-dispersible thermoplastic polymers, biodegradable thermoplastic polymers, and filler provide flushable tampon applicators that are readily disposed of and that are smooth, soft, flexible, and non-sticky or non-slimy to the touch before and during use.
Molded Or Extruded Articles Comprising Polyhydroxyalkanoate Copolymer Compositions Having Short Annealing Cycle Times
Jean Jiangun Zhao - Cincinnati OH Isao Noda - Fairfield OH Gary Wayne Gilbertson - Liberty Township OH Drew Clifton McAvoy - Cincinnati OH Brian Francis Gray - Cincinnati OH David Harry Melik - Cincinnati OH
Environmentally degradable molded or extruded articles comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate C4C6 copolymer composition having short annealing cycle times are provided. Such short annealing cycle times are achieved by compositions having a percentage of C6 units of 2-8%. Desirable annealing cycle times are obtained for molded or extruded articles, particularly for tampon applicators.