Preliminary Program subject to change
08001 Poster Session: Materials Engineering and Sciences Division
OverviewThis session features poster presentations concerning all research areas in the materials engineering and science division (MESD). A student poster competition will be held for this session. All student presenters are eligible for the competition. The winners will be announced in the MESD plenary session.
Primary SponsorMaterials Engineering and Sciences Division (08)

Chair

Chih-hung Chang
Assistant Professor
Oregon State University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone Number: 5417378548
Fax Number: 5417374600
Email: CHANGCH@che.orst.edu

CoChair

Yossef A. Elabd
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone Number: 215-895-0986
Fax Number: 215-895-5837
Email: elabd@drexel.edu

CoChair

Lei Kerr
Dept of Paper and Chemical Engineering
Miami University
Gaskill Hall 229
Oxford, OH 45056
Phone Number: 513-529-2200
Fax Number: 513-529-2201
Email: kerrll@muohio.edu
Tuning Pore Size of Mesoporous Carbon Via Confined Activation Process
Qingyuan Hu1, Jiebin Pang1, Zhiwang Wu1 and Yunfeng Lu2, (1)Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, 6823 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, (2)Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
Plasma-Radiation Enhanced Nanofiber-Thermoplastic Composites
Mohamed Aflal and Giuseppe R. Palmese, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., CAT 471, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Preparation and Characterization of Organic-Inorganic Nanostructured Hybrid Coatings
Marco Sangermano, Ezio Amerio, Giulio Malucelli, Roberta Bongiovanni and Aldo Priola, Scienza dei Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
Conductive Polythiophene/Zeolite Composites as Co and So2 Sensors
Datchanee Pattavarakorn1, Ladawan Kanchiang2, Siriwat Thida2 and Sakol Pumkam2, (1)Industrial Chemistry, Chiang Mai University, Huaykhew Rd., Muang, Chiangmai, 50200, Thailand, (2)Chiang Mai University, Huaykhew Rd., Muang, Chiangmai, 50200, Thailand
Modeling of Chain Sequence Distribution in Thermoplastic Condensation Terpolymers
Yuesheng Ye and Kyu Y. Choi, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, Stadium Drive, Bldg 090, College Park, MD 20742
The Application and Modeling of Nano-Structured Polymeric Liquid Films in Head-Disk Interface
Haigang Chen, Qian Guo and Myung S. Jhon, Chemical Engineering and Data Storage Systems Center, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Gelation, Pore Structure, and Ionic Conductivity in Silico-Phosphate Proton Exchange Glass Membranes
Arthur Feldman, Liping Huang and John Kieffer, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, 3062 H.H. Dow, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Production of Dispersed Molybdenum and Tungsten Carbide Nanostructured Crystallites Using Ultrasonic Irradiation
Leroy Covington Jr., Aruna S. Arunagiri and Kenneth L. Roberts, Department of Chemical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1601 East Market Street, McNair Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411
Combinatorial Study of Blended Membranes for Pem Fuel Cells
Pedro J. Zapata1, Pratyay Basak2, Keith Reed2 and Carson Meredith3, (1)GeorgiaTech, 311 ferst dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, (2)ChBE, GeorgiaTech, 311 ferst dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, (3)Georgia Institute of Technology, 778 Atlantic Dr., Atlanta, GA 30332-0100
Preparation of Highly Catalytically Active Cu/Zno and Cu/Zno/Al2O3 Materials by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition
Jelena Sekulic1, Stephan Hermes1, Martin Muhler2 and Roland A. Fischer1, (1)Inorganic Chemistry II – Organometallics & Materials Chemistry, Ruhr - University Bochum, Universitatsstr. 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany, (2)Technical Chemistry, Ruhr - University Bochum, Universitatsstr. 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany
Synthesis of Complex Hydride Reversible Hydrogen Storage Materials
Jun Wang1, Tao Wang1, Armin D. Ebner1 and James A. Ritter2, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Department of Chemical Engineering, Columbia, SC 29208, (2)Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
Advances in Military Coatings Systems
John J. La Scala1, Phil Myers1, Felicia Levine1, Joshua A. Orlicki1, Nicole Zander1, Lars T. Piehler1, Pauline Smith1, Wendy Kosik1, Adam M. Rawlett1, Brian Placzankis1, John Escarsega1, William Nickerson2, Elvira Stesacova3 and Steven Suib4, (1) Army Research Laboratory, Building 4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, (2)NAVAIR, 47123 Buse RD, B2272 Unit IPT, Patauxent River, MD 20670, (3)NAVAIR, Patauxent River, MD, (4)Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Institute of Material Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
Adsorption of Dibenzothiophene and Its Alkyl Derivates in Polymers Containing Hydroxyl and Amino Groups
Pedro Navarro-Santos1, Jose L. Rivera2, Francis W. Starr2, Javier Lara-Romero1 and Rafael Maya-Yescas1, (1)Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, Santiago Tapia No. 403, Col. Centro, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, (2)Physics Department, Wesleyan University, 265 Church St., Middletown, CT 06459
Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Flexible Side-Chain-Containing Polyimides
Chun-Lin Cheng, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, No. 200, Chung-Pei Road, Chung-Li, Taiwan and Leeyih Wang, Institute of Polymer Science, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Roosevelt Road, Sec. 4, Taipei, Taiwan
Effect of Salt on Gold Nanoparticles Formation in Peo-Ppo-Peo Block Copolymer Solutions
Shu Chen, Chen Guo and Huizhou Liu, Laboratory of Separation Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Haidian Zhongguancun Beiertiao 1#, Beijing, 100080, China
Poly(Ethylene Glycol)-B-Polycaprolactone Nanoparticles and Their Use as Drug Delivery Vehicles
Margarita Herrera-Alonso and Robert K. Prud'homme, Chemical Engineering, Princeton University, A404 Engineering Quadrangle, Princeton, NJ 08544
Conductivity and Gas Sensing Properties of Nanocluster Iron Oxide Aerogel
Chien-Tsung Wang and Li-Hsiang Hsieh, Chemical Engineering Department, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin, Taiwan
Self-Assembly in the Formation of Mesoporous Silica Aerosolized Particles Containing Fluorescent Polymers and Drugs for Sensor and Controlled Release Applications
Tonghua Zheng1, Grace Tan2, Jingjing Zhan2, Jibao He2, Gary L McPherson2, Kyriakos Papadopoulos2, Yunfeng Lu2 and Vijay T. John2, (1)Chemical Engineering, Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Bldg, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, (2)Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Bldg, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
Surface Modification of Deep-Grooved Fibers Using Hydrophilic Migratory Additives
Siqiang Richard Zhu and Douglas E. Hirt, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634
Studying Different Factors on Corrosion of Coated Titanium Anodes in a Nacl Solution
Ehsan Bakhshi, National Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran, Fatemeh Abniki, National Iranian Petrochemical Company, Ghadir Group, Tehran, Iran and Majid Mosalla, Metallurgy & Material Science Department of Shiraz University, Tehran, Iran
The Kinetics of Reducing End-Specific Exo-Acting Cellobiohydrolases
Sasithorn Kongruang, Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok, 1518 Piboonsongkram Road, Bangsue, Bangkok, 10800, Thailand
Surface Coverage, Structure, and Hybridization Behavior of Mixed DNA/Alkylthiol Monolayers on Gold
Chi-Ying Lee1, Ping Gong2, Lara J. Gamble3, David W. Grainger2 and David G. Castner4, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Box 351750, Seattle, WA 98195-1750, (2)Chemistry, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO 80523, (3)Bioengineering, University of Washington, William H. Foege Building, Box 355061, Seattle, WA 98195-5061, (4)Bio and Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Box 351750, Seattle, WA 98195-1750
Investigation of Corrosion with Material Selection in Flue Gas Desulphurization & Waste Incineration Systems
Fatemeh Abniki, National Petrochemical Company,Ghadir Group, Tehran, Iran, Ehsan Bakhshi, National Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran and Majid Mosalla, Metallurgy& Material science Dept.of Shiraz University, Tehran, Iran
Investigation of Corrosion of Reinforcement Concrete with Different Pozzolans in the Sour System
Ehsan Bakhshi, National Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran and Fatemeh Abniki, National Petrochemical Company,Ghadir Group, Tehran, Iran
Controlling Diffusion Properties of Peg Hydrogels by Varying Polymerization Characteristics
Anushree Datta, Cain Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 110 Chemical Engineering, South Stadium Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and James E. Henry, Cain Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 110 Chemical Engineering, South Stadium Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Altering the Mechanical Properties of Protein-Based Polymers
Mia Dvora, Cain Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 110 Chemical Engineering, South Stadium Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and James E. Henry, Cain Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 110 Chemical Engineering, South Stadium Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Gas Barrier Properties of Polymeric Films with Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Coatings
Matteo Minelli1, Marco Rocchetti2, Maria Grazia De Angelis3, Angelo Montenero2 and Ferruccio Doghieri4, (1)University of Bologna, Via Terracini 34, Bologna, Italy, (2)University of Parma, Parma, Italy, (3)Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 34, Bologna, Italy, (4)Chemical Engineering, Mining and Environmental Technology, University of Bologna, viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna, Italy
Temperature-Sensitive Copolymers of N-Isopropyl-Acrylamide and N,N-Dimethylacrylamide: Application in Hyperthermia-Directed Gene Delivery
Ramesh Rajasekaran, Ye-Zi You and David Oupicky, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201
Swelling Behavior of End-Linked Pamam-Peg Hydrogels
Ronald C. Hedden and Burcu Unal, Materials Science & Engineering, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802
Preparation of Ni-Supported Mesoporous Silica by Intercalation Treatment
Tomohiro Iwasaki, Eri Horiguchi, Masahiro Yasuda and Satoru Watano, Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Nakaku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
Synthesis of Mesoporous Tio2 Particles Using Replication from Mesoporous Silica Materials
Jae Young Hur1, Sung Soo Kim1, Hyung Ik Lee1, Young-Kwon Park2, Ji Man Kim1 and Ga-Young Ha3, (1)Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea, (2)Chemistry, University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, (3)Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 440-746, South Korea
Nanoscale Morphology of Ionomer Systems
Nancy C. Zhou, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 3231 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Nicholas M. Benetatos, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 3231 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Wesley R. Burghardt, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Room E136, Evanston, IL 60208 and Karen I. Winey, University of Pennsylvania, 3231 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
The Effects of Different Silanes and Metal Surface Treatments on the Binding of Chitosan as Investigated by Mechanical and Biological Testing
Holly J. Martin, Mississippi State University, 330 Swalm President's Circle, Mississippi State, MS 39740, Keisha Walters, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 330 Swalm Chemical Engineering Building, P.O. Box 9595, Mississippi State, MS 39762, Kirk H. Schulz, Bagley College of Engineering, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, Joel D. Bumgardner, Biomedical Engineering Department, Herff College of Engineering, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 and Judith A. Schneider, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39740
Viscoelastic Scaling, Bubble Nucleation and Growth in Microcellular Extrusion Foaming of a Polystyrene Carbon-Dioxide System
Shunahshep Shukla, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, 412, Koffolt Labs, West 19th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, Sharath Kumar Nirmal Kumar, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43201 and Kurt W. Koelling, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, 140 W. 19th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Curing of Montmorillonite Modified Epoxy-Polysulfone Blends
Martin Arellano, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragan # 1451, Guadalajara, Jal., 44430, Mexico and Juan A. Martinez-Sanchez, Deprtament of Chemical Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragan # 1451, Guadalajara, Jal., 44430, Mexico
Responsive, Cross-Linked Layers Based on Benzophenone-Modified Poly-(N-Isopropylacrylamide) Polymers
Ajay Vidyasagar, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. ENB 118, Tampa, FL 33620 and Ryan G. Toomey, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620
Absorption and Diffusion in Bio-Based Polymer Films
Joshua A. Meisner, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, Shri Ramaswamy, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2004 Folwell Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, Ryan O'Connor, NatureWorks LLC, 15305 Minnetonka Blvd., MS #114, Minnetonka, MN 55345, Allan L. Smith, Masscal Corporation, 96 A. Leonard Way, Chatham, MA 02633 and Richard A. Cairncross, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Template Synthesis of Mesoporous Tin Oxide with High Thermal Stability
Zhenglong Yang, Wenbo Hou and Yunfeng Lu, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
New Synthetic Route for the Incorporation of Au Nanostructure (Particles and Wires) into the Pores of MCM-41
Kun Huang, Chunyun Peng and Yunfeng Lu, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
Luminescent Mesostructure Lanthanide Complex/Silica Nanocomposites Via Assembly of Bridged 2, 6-Diaminopyridine Silsesquioxanes
Chunyun Peng, Kun Huang and Yunfeng Lu, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
Dispersions of Core-Shell Dielectric Nanoparticles and the Optimization of Uv Scattering and Absorbance to Minimize the Transmittance of Novel Sunscreen Materials
David M. King1, Luis F. Hakim1, Steven M. George2 and Alan W. Weimer1, (1)Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 1111 Engineering Dr., Campus Box 424, Boulder, CO 80309, (2)Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, 1111 Engineering Dr., Campus Box 424, Boulder, CO 80309
The Enhanced Barrier Effects and Thermal Properties of Polymer/Alumina Nanocomposites Fabricated by Atomic Layer Deposition
Xinhua Liang1, Luis F. Hakim1, David M. King1, Steven M. George2 and Alan W. Weimer1, (1)Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 1111 Engineering Drive, Campus Box 424, Boulder, CO 80309-0424, (2)Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Campus Box 215, Boulder, CO 80309
Novel, High-Strength Nanostructured Composites Prepared with Layer-by-Layer Assembly Technique
Paul Podsiadlo1, Bongsup Shim1, Zhongqiang Liu2, Zhiyong Y. Tang1, Phillip B. Messersmith2 and Nicholas A. Kotov1, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2300 Hayward St., 3074 H. H. Dow Bldg., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136, (2)Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208
Development and Characterization of Magnetorheological Elastomers
Joko Sutrisno1, Ryan Pando1, Alan Fuchs2, Qi Zhang1, Jacob Elkins1, Cahit Evrensel3 and Faramarz Gordaninejad3, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Chemical Engineering Department, Mailstop 170, Reno, NV 89557-0136, (2)University of Nevada, Reno, Chemical Engineering Department, Mailstop 170, Reno, NV 89557-0136, (3)Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Chemical Engineering Department, Mailstop 170, Reno, NV 89557-0136
Assessment of the Biological Stability of Hemoglobin I from Lucina Pectinata and Myoglobin from Horse Skeletal Muscle in Ionic Hydrophilic Polymer Networks
Celimar Valentín-Rodríguez1, Cinthya I. Roman-Cuevas1, Aixa Belén-Ojeda1, Madeline Torres-Lugo1 and Juan López-Garriga2, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, PO Box 9046, Mayaguez, PR 00681-9046, (2)Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 9046, Mayagüez, PR 00681-9046
The Effect of Processing Variables on the Rate of Water Absorption by Wood Plastic Composites
Shu-Kai Yeh and Rakesh K. Gupta, Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, PO Box 6102, Morgantown, WV 26505
Composite Materials of Thermo-Responsive Polymer Networks and Inorganic Nanoparticles
Cecil Coutinho1, Maya Trotz2 and Vinay K. Gupta1, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Avenue, ENB 118, Tampa, FL 33620, (2)Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620
Study of the Effects of Halogenated and Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants on Flammability of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs)/Wood Composites
Tze-Wei Liu and Rakesh K. Gupta, Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506
Study of Water Adsorption on Activated Carbon with Different Surface Oxygen Complexes
Takahiro Mikami, Takanori Baba, Kazunori Kawata and Yoshinobu Otake, Applied Chemistry, Meiji University, 1-1-1 Higashimita, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Japan
Computational Study of Zno Deposition from Diethylzinc and Water in Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition
Young Seok Kim and Tim Anderson, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
Electrochemical Capacitor Behavior of Ruo2 Vertically Aligned Rods Filled with Ruo2•Xh2o
Diah Susanti, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nation'l Taiwan Univ. Sci. Tech, 43, Keelung Road, Section 4, Taipei, Taiwan, Dah-Shyang Tsai, Nation'l Taiwan Univ. Sci. Tech.. Department of Chemical Engineering, 43, Keelung Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, Ying-Sheng Huang, Electronic Engineering, Nation'l Taiwan Univ. Sci. Tech.. Department of Chemical Engineering, 43, Keelung Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, Alexandru Korotcov, Department of Electronic Engineering, Nation'l Taiwan Univ. Sci. Tech., 43, Keelung Road, Section 4, Taipei, 106, Taiwan and Chia-Liang Cheng, Nation'l Taiwan Univ. Sci. Tech., 43, Keelung Road, Section 4, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
Shear-Induced Structure & Rheology of a Polymeric Sponge Phase
Kristin L. Brinker and Wesley R. Burghardt, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Room E136, Evanston, IL 60208
Synthesis of Periodic Mesoporous Materials from Various Zeolites
Hyung Ik Lee1, Jae Young Hur2, Young-Kwon Park2 and Ji Man Kim1, (1)Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea, (2)Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Precise Particle Size Control of Large Pore Mesoporous Silica in Nanoscale
Jeong Kuk Shon1, Miran Seo1, Jin-Hoe Kim1, Hyung Ik Lee1, Chang Hyun Ko2, Jong-Nam Kim2 and Ji Man Kim1, (1)Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea, (2)Separation Process Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research, 71-2, Jang-Dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-343, South Korea
Preparation of Mesoporous Metal Oxides by Nano-Replication Route Using Mesoporous Silica as Template
Byung Guk So, Jeong Kuk Shon, Ji Ae Yu and Ji Man Kim, Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
Effect of Compatiblizer Blends on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Hdpe/Wood/Clay Nanocomposites
Max E. Hetzer, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Center, New Orleans, LA 70118 and Daniel De Kee, Tulane Institute for Macromolecular Engineering and Science (TIMES), Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Center, New Orleans, LA 70118
Linac Electron Beam Irradiation of Carbon Nanotubes: Functionalization and Characterization
Mary E. Sullivan, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 and Giuseppe R. Palmese, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, CAT 471, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Dispersion of Surface-Functionalized Multiwalled Nanotubes into Nanostructured Polymer Networks: Synthesis and Characterization
Mary E. Sullivan, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 and Giuseppe R. Palmese, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, CAT 471, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Segmental Relaxation Characteristics of Rubbery Membrane Networks
Sumod Kalakkunnath1, Scott T. Matteucci2, Victor Kusuma2, Benny D. Freeman2 and Douglass S. Kalika1, (1)Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 177 F. Paul Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY 40506-0046, (2)University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Rd., Bldg 133, Center for Energy and Environmental Resources, Austin, TX 78758
Mechanical Oscillating Pnipam Gel Particles
Zhengdong Cheng, Texas A&M University, Chemical Engineering Department, College Station, TX 77843, Jingyi Shen, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 409 Jack E Brown Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3122, Srinivasa Pullela, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3122 and Manuel Marquez, Arizona State University; National Institute of Standards and Technology; Los Alamos National Laboratory
Examination of the Effects of Poly(Ethylene Glycol) (Peg) Rich Matrices on the Transport of Multi Drug Resistance (Mdr) and Multi Drug Resistance Associated Protein (Mrp) Substrates Utilizing the Caco-2 Cell Model
Nilmarie Santos-Roman, Margarita Licha and Madeline Torres-Lugo, Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, P.O. Box 5289, Mayaguez, PR 00681
Adhesion Strategy of Homo- and Hetero-Polymers
Wirasak Smitthipong, Katie Schaefer, Edward Kramer, Craig Hawker and Matthew Tirrell, University of California - Santa Barbara, Materials Research Laboratory, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Studies of Ferrite Based Magnetic Nanoparticle Transport Mechanisms and Magnetocytolysis Effects on a Model Cell Cultures
Hector Luis Roddriguez, Adriana Herrera, Carlos Rinaldi and Madeline Torres, Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico Mayguez Campus, Mayaguez, PR 00680
Measurement of the Infinite Dilute Activity and Diffusion Coefficients of Small Molecule Solvents in Cross-Linked Polyvinyl Alcohol by Inverse Gas Chromatography
Ding Wang1, Jiding Li2, Zhen Jiang2, Chuyi Zeng2, Jian Chen2 and Cuixian Chen2, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Technology & Engineering Research Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, (2)Membrane Technology & Engineering Research Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Development of Ppv/Zeolite Composites for Co Sensor
Nareerat Thongchai1, Anuvat Sirivat2 and Sujitra Wongkasemjit1, (1)Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok, 10330, Thailand, (2)Polymer Science, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Development of Polythiophene/Zeolite Composites as H2 Sensor
Kaneungnit Thuwachoawsoan1, Anuvat Sirivat2 and Ratana Rujiravanit1, (1)Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok, 10330, Thailand, (2)Polymer Science, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Development of Polymer Blend between Poly(P-Phenylene) and Acrylic Elastomer for Electroactive Application
Ruksapong Kunanuruksapong, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok, 10330, Thailand and Anuvat Sirivat, Polymer Science, Chulalongkorn University, Soi Chula 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Characteristics and Deposition Kinetics of Electroless Nickel-Tungsten-Phosphorus Alloys Plated from Slightly Basic Bath
Chun-Han Chen and Bing-Hung Chen, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, 1 University Road, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan
Islet-Derived Cell Aggregates for Encapsulation
Laney M. Weber, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Campus Box 424, Boulder, CO 80309, Kathryn Haskins, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO and Kristi S. Anseth, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, ECCH 128, Campus Box 424, Boulder, CO 80309-0424
Recyclability of Flame Retardant Polycarbonate: Comparison of Non-Halogenated to Halogenated Flame Retardants
David Statler Jr., Evan Stajduhar and Rakesh K. Gupta, Chemical Engineering Department, West Virginia University, 403 Engineering Science Building, Morgantown, WV 26506
High-Yield Approach of Zeolite Nanocrystal Synthesis
Minwei Sun1, Christopher M. Lew1, Yan Liu1, Zijian Li1 and Yushan Yan2, (1)Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92521, (2)Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, Bourns Hall A 242, Riverside, CA 92521
Surface Modified Magnetorheological Elastomers – Oxidative Stability
Alan Fuchs1, Qi Zhang2, Jacob Elkins2, Gregory Hitchcock3, Cahit Evrensel3 and Faramarz Gordaninejad3, (1)University of Nevada, Reno, Chemical Engineering Department, Mailstop 170, Reno, NV 89557-0136, (2)Chemical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Chemical Engineering Department, Mailstop 170, Reno, NV 89557-0136, (3)Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Chemical Engineering Department, Mailstop 170, Reno, NV 89557-0136
Effects of Reactive Microgels on the Volume Shrinkage for Low-Temperature Cure of Unsaturated Polyester
Yan-Jyi Huang, Tyng-Jan Guo, Yi-Hsuan Yang, Ming-Chi Chen and Ming-Chou Tsai, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nat'l Taiwan U of Sci & Tech, 43 Keelung Raod, Section 4, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
Effects of Additives on Rheological Properties, Atomization, and Coating Strength of Polyvinylpyrrolidone K90 Aqueous Solution
Kyung C. Kwon1, YoonKook Park2, Tamara Floyd-Smith3, Tikia Allen3, Tara Johnson1, Nader Vahdat4 and Paul Jones5, (1)Chemical Engineering, Tuskegee University, 514 Engineering Building, University Ave, Tuskegee, AL 36088, (2)Chemical System Engineering, Hongik University, Jochiwon, Yeongigun, Chungnam, Jochiwon, South Korea, (3)Chemical Engineering, Tuskegee University, Engineering Building, Tuskegee, AL 36088, (4)Tuskegee University, 522A Luther H. Foster Hall, Tuskegee, AL 36088, (5)P&G, 1496 Jonquilmeadow, Cincinnati, OH 45240
Announcement of Student Poster Winners (End of Session)
A Comparison of Rheological and Structural Properties of Linear Polyethylene Melts under Shear and Elongation Flow Using Nonequilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Jun Mo Kim, Chemical Engineering, The University of Tennessee, 419 Dougherty Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-2200, Chunggi Baig, Chemical Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-2200, David J. Keffer, The University of Tennessee, 617 Dougherty Hall Dougherty Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-2200 and Brian J. Edwards, The University of Tennessee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Knoxville, TN 37917

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