Preliminary Program subject to change
TF012 Nanoscale Structure in Polymers II: Polymer Nanocomposite Materials
OverviewWe invite papers generally focused on (1) the fabrication and processing of polymer nanocomposites, (2) theoretical developments leading to the explanation of observed phenomena, and (3) applications of polymer nanocomposites. Papers highlighting novel phenomena, new materials and new theories are specially welcomed.
Primary SponsorTopical F – 5th Topical Conference on Nanoscale Science & Engineering (TF)
Co-Sponsor(s)Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum (22)

Chair

Robb M. Winter
Chair and Professor of Chemical Engineering
S.D. School of Mines and Technology
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Phone Number: 605-394-1237
Fax Number: 605-394-1232
Email: Robb.Winter@SDSMT.EDU

CoChair

Russell E. Gorga
Fiber and Polymer Science Dept.
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Phone Number: 919-515-6553
Email: regorga@ncsu.edu
Phase Diagrams of Self-Assembled Mono-Tethered Nanospheres from Molecular Simulation
Christopher R. Iacovella, Mark A. Horsch, Zhenli Zhang and Sharon C. Glotzer, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136
Heat Transfer in Carbon Nanotube Composites
Hai M. Duong1, Lloyd L. Lee1, Kieran J. Mullen2 and Dimitrios V. Papavassiliou1, (1)School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, The University of Oklahoma, 100 East Boyd, SEC T335, Norman, OK 73019, (2)Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Oklahoma, 100 East Boyd, SEC T335, Norman, OK 73019
Effect of Structural Morphology on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube/Polypropylene Composites
Russell E. Gorga and William E. Dondero, North Carolina State University, 2401 Research Dr., Bldg. 66-353, Raleigh, NC 27695
Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Polymeric Nanocomposites: Structural Control and Material Properties
Bongsup Shim, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward St., 3074 H. H. Dow Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136, Zhiyong Tang, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward, 3074 HH Dow Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Vladimir Sinani, University of Michigan, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 and Nicholas A. Kotov, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward, HH Dow Building #3074, Ann Arbor, MI 49109
Processing, Properties and Structure of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelet-Polypropylene Nanocomposites
Kyriaki Kalaitzidou, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, 2100 Engineering Building Center for Composite Materials and Structures, East Lansing, MI 48823, Hiroyuki Fukushima, Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Michigan State University, 2100 Engineering Building Center for Composite Materials and Structures, East Lansing, MI 48823 and Lawrence T. Drzal, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Michigan State University, 2100 Engineering Building Center for Composite Materials and Structures, East Lansing, MI 48823
Controlling Self-Assembly of Gold Nanoparticles in Block Copolymer Templates
Bumjoon J. Kim1, Julia J. Chiu1, Joona Bang2, Craig J. Hawker2, David J. Pine3 and Edward J. Kramer3, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, (2)Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, (3)Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Novel Polymer Nanocomposites Prepared through Supercritical CO2 Processing: Structure and Mechanical Properties
Steven E Horsch, Rangaramanujam M. Kannan and Esin Gulari, Wayne State University, 1121 Engineering, 5050 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit, MI 48202
Nanocomposite Dielectric Gate Insulator for Organic Field Effect Transistors
Amjad S. Rasul1, Jie Zhang1, Dan Gamota1 and Christos G. Takoudis2, (1)Physical Realization Research Center, Motorola Inc., 1301 E. Algonquin Rd., Rm 1014, Schaumburg, IL 60193, (2)University of Illinois at Chicago, 810 S. Clinton, Chicago, IL 60607

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