Preliminary Program subject to change
08F05 Composites I
OverviewThis session will cover new developments in the processing, structure, and properties of polymeric composite systems. Areas of particular emphasis include nanocomposites, interface/interphase phenomena, environmentally friendly composites, multifunctional material systems, and polymeric composite systems for electronic applications.
Primary SponsorComposites (08f)

Chair

John J. La Scala
Visiting Scientist
Army Research Laboratory
AMSRD-ARL-WM-MA
Building 4600
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Phone Number: 410-306-0687
Fax Number: 410-306-0676
Email: jlascala@arl.army.mil

CoChair

Gautham Parthasarathy
Solutia, Inc.
730 Worcester Street
Springfield, MA 01151
Phone Number: 4137302255
Fax Number: 4137303496
Email: ggpart@solutia.com
Welcoming Remarks
Mechanical Studies of Cellulose Nanocrystals-Polymer Composite Thin Films
Lang Sui, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 3062 HH Dow, Ann Arbor, MI 48107, Paul Podsiadlo, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward St., 3074 H. H. Dow Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136, Nicholas A. Kotov, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward, HH Dow Building #3074, Ann Arbor, MI 49109 and John Kieffer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, 3062 H.H. Dow, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Novel Approach for Joining Carbon-Carbon Composites Using High-Temperature Heterogeneous Combustion Reactions
Jeremiah D.E. White1, Alexander S. Mukasyan1, Mark L. LaForest2 and Allen H. Simpson2, (1)Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame du Lac, 182 Fitzpatrick Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (2)Honeywell Aerospace, South Bend, IN 46628
Preparation, Structure, and Properties of Nanoparticles and Long Fibers Reinforced Thermoset Composites
Gang Zhou and L. James Lee, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, 140 West 19th Avenue, 125 Koffolt Labs, Columbus, OH 43210
Title: Modeling of Polymer Melts Containing Short and Long Glass Fiber. Part II: the Simulation of Injection Molded Parts
Gregorio M. Velez, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 154 Randolf Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Aaron P. R. Eberle, Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 154 Randolf Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Dr. Donald G. Baird, Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 133 Randolph Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 and Peter Wapperom, Mathematics Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 154 Randolf Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Interlayer Toughening of Vinyl Ester Matrix Composites Using Electrospun Nano- and Meso- Fibers
E. Jason Robinette1, Steven H. McKnight2 and Giuseppe R. Palmese1, (1)Drexel University, Dept of Chemical and Biological Engineering, 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (2)Weapons and Materials Division, Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSRD-ARL-WM-MA, Building 4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Experimental Investigations of the Protection Capabilities of Novel Chemical Protective Substrates
Utkarsh.R. Sata1, Senthil Chinnasami2, Lohit Shastri3, George P. Cobb3, S. S. Ramkumar4 and Gopal Coimbatore4, (1)Department of Environmental Toxicology, The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech Univeristy, Box 41163, Lubbock, TX 79409-1163, (2)The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, Box 41163, Lubbock, 79409-1163, (3)The Institute of Environmental and Human Health ,Texas Tech University, Box 41163, Lubbock, TX 79409-1163, (4)The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, Box 41163, Lubbock, TX 79409-1163
Environmentally Friendly Polymers and Composites for Military Applications
John J. La Scala1, Philip Myers1, Yong Ho Bae2, Felicia Levine1, Stephen Andersen3, John Gillespie Jr.3, Ken Patterson4, Lawrence Coulter4, Roger Crane5, Michael Starks6, Jorge Gomez6, James M. Sands1 and Giuseppe R. Palmese7, (1) Army Research Laboratory, Building 4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, (2)Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, CAT 471, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (3)University of Delaware, (4)Air Force Research Laboratory/Hill AFB, (5)Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, (6)Red River Army Depot, (7)Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, CAT 471, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Concluding Remarks

Materials Engineering and Sciences Division