Stephen Gross, PhD

Associate Professor
Organic Chemistry

Research Interests

Mechanisms for toughening dental compositions
Novel methods for tissue mineralization
Ion permeability of polymer composites

Publications
Journal publications: 20
Conference proceedings: 32
Patents: 17
Books and book chapters: 1

 

Dr. Stephen Gross
(402) 280-2270
stephengross@creighton.edu

B.S. Binghamton University (1996);
Ph.D. University of North Carolina, 2000.

Selected Recent Publications, Patents Filed and Presentations

• M. T. Davidson, T. A Greving, W. A. McHale, M. A. Latta, S. M. Gross*. “Ion Permeable Microcapsules for Remineralization”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2012, 665-672.

• B. E. Wertzberger, J. T. Steere, R. M. Pfeifer, M. A. Nensel, M. A. Latta, S. M. Gross*. “Physical Characterization of a Self Healing Dental Composite”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2010, 118, 428.

• E. S. Sterner, Z. P. Rosol, E. M. Gross, S. M. Gross*. “Thermal Analysis and Ionic Conductivity Measurements of Ionic Liquid Containing Composites with Different Crosslinkers.”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2009, 114, 2963.

• Z. P. Rosol, N. J. German, S. M. Gross*. “The Solubility, Conductivity and viscosity of Lithium Salts in Ionic Liquids.” Green Chemistry, 2009, 11, 1453.

• USPTO 20100272764 “Microencapsulated Compositions and Methods for Tissue Mineralization.” Gross SM, Latta MA, McHale B.

• WO2008033492. “Cerebrospinal Spinal Fluid Collection Tubes and Methods.” Kizer R, Gross SM. USPTO application pending.

• US2008300340 “Self-Healing Dental Composites and Related Methods.” Gross SM, Latta MA.

• Gross, Stephen M.; Greving, Theresa A.; Davidson, Michael T.; McHale, William A.; Latta, Mark A; “Release Profiles of Ion Permeable Microcapsules for Remineralization.” 90th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, San Diego, CA March, 2011.

• Gross, Stephen M.; Greving, Theresa A.; Davidson, Michael T.; McHale, William A., Latta, Mark A; “Synthesis and Characterization of Ion Permeable Microcapsules for Remineralization.” 90th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, San Diego, CA March, 2011.

• Gross, Stephen M.; Latta, Mark A.; Messbarger N. “Physical Characterization of a Biocompatible Self Healing Dental Composite.” 90th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, San Diego, CA March, 2011.

• Invited Talk: Gross, Stephen M.; “Chemical Mechanisms for Toughening Dental Composites” 89th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, Barcelona, Spain July, 2010.

• Gross, Stephen M.; Latta, Mark A.; Steere, Josh; “Physical Characterization of a Biocompatible Self Healing Dental Composite.” 89th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, Barcelona, Spain July, 2010.

• Gross, Stephen M.; Latta, Mark A.; Wertzberger, Brittany E.; Steere, Josh; Pfeifer, Ryan; “Physical Characterization of a Self Healing Dental Composite.” 87th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research, Miami, FL, April, 2009.

• Invited Talk: Gross, Stephen M.; Latta, Mark A.; Wertzberger, Brittany E.; Steere, Josh; Pfeifer, Ryan; Nensel, Melissa A. “Self Healing Dental Composites.” 43rd Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Kearney, NE, October, 2008.

Selected recent publications:
D.J. Kiserow, C. Shi, S.M. Gross, J.M. Desimone, G.W. Roberts, “Solid State Polymerization of Poly(bisphenol A carbonate) Facilitated by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide.” In: Advances in Polycarbonates. D.J. Brunelle, M.R. Korn (eds), American Chemical Society, Washington D.C., 2005. (Book chapter)