Preliminary Program subject to change
08000 Mesd Poster Session
OverviewGeneral Poster Session for Materials Science and Engineering Division
Primary SponsorMaterials Engineering and Sciences Division (08)

Chair

Paula T. Hammond
Department of Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
476 Memorial Dr #6-504
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone Number: 617-258-7577
Email: hammond@mit.edu
Degradable And Charge Density-Changing Polyethylenimine For Controlled And Targeted Intracellular Delivery Of Plasmid DNA And Sirna
Min Suk Shim, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Celveland, OH 44106 and Young Jik Kwon, Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Molecular Aggregation of Biopolymers at High Pressures
Nasim Annabi1, Suzanne Mithieux2, Sergei Kazarian3, Anthony S. Weiss2 and Fariba Dehghani1, (1)School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, (2)School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, (3)Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ, U., London, United Kingdom
The Effect of Screw Configuration and Material Composition on Mechanical Properties and Dynamic Rheological Properties of Polypropylene/high Density Polyethylene Blends
Can Yang, College of Industrial Equipment and Control Engineering,South China University of Technology, Center for Polymer Processing Equipment and Intellectualization, Guangzhou, China and Han-Xiong Huang, Center of Polymer Processing Equipment and Intellectualization, College of Industrial Equipment and Control Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
a Cox-2 Promoter-Based Tumor-Specific Gene Therapy Treatment in Bladder and Colon Cancer Cell Lines
Xiujuan Zhang and W. T. Godbey, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Center, 6823 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Ultra-Rapid Synthesis Of Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Via Microwave Assisted Carbonization
Analysis of Interfacial Action of Rectorite/thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites by Inverse Gas Chromatography and Molecule Simulation
Xiaoyan Ma, Department Of Applied Chemistry, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127# Youyi West, Shaanxi, Xi'an, 710072, China, Xiaohong Qu, The 7416 Factory of Fourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, XI'AN, 710025, China, Fang Chen, Department of Applied Chemistry, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127# Youyi West, Shaanxi, Xi'an, 710072, China and Hongxia Yan, School of Science, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127# Youyi West, Shaanxi, Xi'an, 710072, China, 127# Youyi West Street, XI'AN, 710025, China
Design of Nanoporous Carbon Electrode Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Jin Yeon Hwang1, Yeong Rok Oh1, Won Jae Choi1, Ji Eun Lee2, Jin Hoe Kim3, Hyung Ik Lee4, Sun Keun Kim1 and Ji Man Kim2, (1)Gyeonggi Science High School, Suwon, 440-800, South Korea, (2)Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 440-746, South Korea, (3)SKKU Advanced Institute of Nano Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 440-746, South Korea, (4)Research Institute of Advanced Nanomaterials, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 440-746, South Korea
Oxidations
Rheological Behavior Of Polymer Melts In Equibiaxial Elongational Flow Using A Modified Lubricated Squeezing Flow Technique
David Venerus, Terresita Medina-Guadarrama and Tai-Yi Shiu, IIT, CHE Dept 10 W. 33rd St., Chicago, IL 60616
Astrocytic Growth on Silicone Catheters with Different Hydrophobicities in a Model of Pulsatile Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow
Carolyn A. Black, Bioengineering, University of Utah, 20 S 2030 East, 506 Biopolymers Research Building, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, William E. Grever, Children's Research Center of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics,School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 3L35, Detroit, MI 48201, K. Y. Simon Ng, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Sciences, Wayne State University, 5050 Anthony Wayne Dr., Detroit, MI 48202 and James P. McAllister II, Department of Neurological Surgery, Wayne State University, 4201 Antoine Street, UHC-6E, Detroit, MI 48201
Swelling Behavior of Poly(N-Cyclopropylacrylamide) Cross-Linked Thin Films
Leena Patra and Ryan G. Toomey, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620
Nanostructured Glycosaminoglycan-Based Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Using The Polyanion Heparin And The Polycation Chitosan
Soheil Boddohi and Matt Kipper, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, 100 Engineering South/Glover, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1370
Creating Nanoparticle-Polymer Systems: A Study of the Dispersion of Nanoparticles in a Polymer Solution
Deepika R. Gollamandala and Ileana C. Carpen, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5013, Cookeville, TN 38505
Evaluating Molecular-Level Changes during Co-Culture of Macrophages and Fibroblasts from Different Sources
Dolly J. Holt, Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah, 194 BPRB, 20 S 2030 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 and David W. Grainger, Department of Bioengineering and Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, 301 Skaggs Hall, 20 S 2000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Binding Mechanism of Affinity Ligands for Purification of Plasmid DNA
Ying Han and Gareth M. Forde, Bio Engineering Lab (BEL), Chemical engineering, Monash University, Wellington, Melbourne, Australia
Characteristics Of Ni-Fe-P Alloys Prepared From Basic Electroless Platings
Bing-Hung Chen and Ming-Tong Kuo, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, 1 University Road, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan
Nafion® Nanofibers And Their Effect On Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Performance
Joshua D. Snyder, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 and Yossef A. Elabd, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street,, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Highly Conductive Ionic Liquid-Polymer Membranes
Liang Gwee and Yossef A. Elabd, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street,, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Transport In Polymer-Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes
Holly Schaeffer, Hong Chen, Giuseppe R. Palmese and Yossef A. Elabd, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Use of Surface-Modified Nanocomposite for Advanced Pvdf Membrane
Myoung Jun Park, Yingbo Chen and Hern Kim, Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology, Myongji University, San 38-2, Namdong, Yongin, Kyonggi-Do, 449-728, South Korea
Application of the Coats-Redfern Method for Various Mechanical Functions to the Study of Different Products of Polyvinylidene Fluoride by Tga
Huaying Li and Hern Kim, Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology, Myongji University, San 38-2, Namdong, Yongin, Kyonggi-Do, 449-728, South Korea
Hydrophilic Modification of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of 3-Trimethoxysilylpropyl Methacrylate
Yingbo Chen and Hern Kim, Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology, Myongji University, San 38-2, Namdong, Yongin, Kyonggi-Do, 449-728, South Korea
Synthesis of Mesoporous Silicate Materials from Poly Silicate without Layered Structure
Yoshinobu Otake, Yuji Matsuzawa, Hiromi Miyakawa and Tomoko Takahashi, applied chemistry, Meiji University, 1-1-1, Higashimita, Tama-ku,, Kawasaki, Japan
Ion-Exchanged Carbon Supported Platinum Catalysts For Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Benjamin D. Eirich and Yossef A. Elabd, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street,, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cell Directed Assembly - A New Approach For Creating Bio/nano Materials
DeAnna Lopez1, Eric Carnes1, Cynthia Douthit1, Jennifer Pelowitz2, Shelly Karlin1, Helen Baca1, Darren Dunphy1, Seema Singh3 and C. Jeffrey Brinker1, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Advanced Materials Laboratory, 1001 University Blvd. SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87106, (2)Biochemistry, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87106, (3)Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Studying Corrosion Of Coated Titanium Anodes In A Corrosive Solution
Fatemeh Abniki, Process Eng. Dept. of National Petrochemical Company,Ghadir Group, Tehran, Iran and Ehsan Bakhshi, National Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran
Corrosion Behaviors Of Commercial Metallic Alloys, Silicon Carbides, And Silicon Nitride In Sulfuric Acid Solutions
Chang Soo Kim1, Ki Yong Lee2, Kwang Ho Song2, Young-Gon Yoon3, Gyeong-Taek Gong1, Kye Sang Yoo1, Kwang-Deog Jung1 and Hoggon Kim1, (1)Energy and Environmental Technology Division, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hawolgokdong 39-1, Seongbukgu, Seoul, 139-791, South Korea, (2)Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Anamdong, Seongbukgu, Seoul, 136-701, South Korea, (3)Department of Chemical Engineering, Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seogaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, South Korea
Effects of Substrate Geometry on the Deposition Process in A Cvd Reactor
Yousef Sharifi, Chemical, Materials, and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, 191 Auditorium Rd Unit 3222, Room 204, Storrs, CT 06268, Luke E. K. Achenie, Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Randolph Hall 133, Blacksburg, VA 24061 and Lorenz T. Biegler, Department of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Co-Assembly Of Genetically-Modified Bacteriophages And Various Nanoparticles Into 2D Arrays Via A Novel Deposition Technique
Landon T. White1, Carlee E. Ashley1, Zhen Yuan1, Dimiter N. Petsev2, Plamen Atanassov1, David Peabody3 and C. Jeffrey Brinker1, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Advanced Materials Laboratory, 1001 University Blvd. SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87106, (2)Department of Chemical & Nuclear Engineering, UNM, 209 Farris Engineering Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131, (3)Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of New Mexico, Advanced Materials Laboratory, 1001 University Blvd. SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Variation Of Surface Structure And Wettability Of Spider Silk Protein Films
Hao Zhang, Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071, Christina Skinner, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave., laramie, WY 82071 and Patrick A. Johnson, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071
Synthesis and Properties of Polystyrene/sepiolite Composite
Zhiping Le1, Fei Yu2, Yanqiu Huang3, Shaobo Deng4, Roger Ruan4 and Xinwei Yang1, (1)Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Qianhu, Nanchang 330031, China, (2)Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1390 Eckles Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55108, (3)Graduate School, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Qianhu, Nanchang, China, (4)Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1390 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
Specular, Diffuse and Subsurface Reflections from Roughening Coating Films
Yechun Wang, Brian R. Hinderliter and Stuart Croll, Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, 1735 NDSU Research Park Drive, Fargo, ND 58105
Sonolytic Dispersion of Nanostructured Transition Metal Carbides
Kenneth L. Roberts, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St., 627 McNair Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411-0001, Aruna S. Arunagiri, Mechanical & Chemical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St., 618 McNair Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411-0001 and Leroy Covington Jr., Mechanical & Chemical Eng, North Carolina A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St., 618 McNair Hall, Greensboro, NC 27411-0001
Crystallization And Network Formation Of Syndiotactic Polystyrene Synthesized With Metallocene Catalysts
Joongjin Han and Kyu Y. Choi, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, Stadium Drive, Bldg 090, College Park, MD 20742
Layered Double Hydroxides: Preparation, Characterization, And Application As Electrolyte To Fuel Cells
Joseph J. Steirer Jr., Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521 and Yushan Yan, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, Bourns Hall A 242, Riverside, CA 92521
A Comparative Study of Two Commercial Calorimeters Using Free-Radical Polymerization Experiments and Model Predictions
Sriraj Srinivasan1, Michael C. Grady2, George A. Kalfas3 and Masoud Soroush1, (1)Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (2)DuPont Marshall Lab, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19146, (3)Marshall Research Laboratory, DuPont, 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146
A Morphological Study On The Solid-State Polymerization Of Bisphenol A Polycarbonate
Yuesheng Ye and Kyu Y. Choi, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, Stadium Drive, Bldg 090, College Park, MD 20742
Synthesis Of Highly Porous And Hollow Polymer Particles By Heterogeneous Precipitation Polymerization
Yunju Jung, Joongjin Han and Kyu Y. Choi, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, Stadium Drive, Bldg 090, College Park, MD 20742
Structure And Stability Of Small Self-Interstitial And Vacancy Clusters In Silicon
Sangheon Lee and Gyeong S. Hwang, Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station Stop C0400, Austin, TX 78712
Biological Response Of Spider Silk Protein Materials
Thomas Martinez-Servantez, Christina Skinner and Patrick A. Johnson, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071
Chemically Tuning Molecular Adsorption On Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Electronic Sensor Arrays
Chang Young Lee and Michael Strano, Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building 66-366, Cambridge, MA 02139
Fabrication And Durability Of Ceramic Microchannel Devices For Sulfuric Acid Decomposition
Charles Lewinsohn1, Merrill Wilson1, Hyrum Anderson1, James Cutts1 and Allen Johnson2, (1)Ceramatec, Inc., 2425 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, (2)University of Las Vegas, Nevada
Synthesis and Characterization of Magneto-Dielectric Composites for Radio Frequency Applications
Susan A. Farhat1, Martin C. Hawley1, Shanker Balasubramaniam2 and Leo C. Kempel2, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, 2527 Engineering Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, (2)Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University, 2120 Engineering Building, East Lansing, MI 48824
Surface Micropatterning of Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Hydrogel Using Surface Graft Polymerization Combined with Photolithography
Woojin Lee, Won Gun Koh, Dongkil Choi, Yeol Lee and Dae Nyun Kim, Department of Chemical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Shinchon-dong, Yonsei University,YERC #319, Seoul, South Korea
Encapsulated Fiber Mesh Composite Systems
Ya Liang, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 and Giuseppe R. Palmese, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., CAT 471, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Proton Transport In Sulfonated Nanoporous Opal Membranes
Joanna Smith, Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 So. 1400 E., SLC, UT 84112
Ab Initio Study Of Self-Assembled Monolayers Of Oligo Phenylene Ethynylene On Gold Surfaces
Ling Miao, Chemical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 and Jorge Seminario, Texas A&M University, Department of Chemical Engineering, College Station, TX 77843
Enhancement of the Wood Flour/polymer Systems Via Compatibilization and Inclusion of Organically Modified Nanoclay
Max E. Hetzer, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Center, New Orleans, LA 70118, Tony Poloso, Exxon Mobile, Baton Rouge, LA and Daniel De Kee, Tulane Institute for Macromolecular Engineering and Science (TIMES), Tulane University, 300 Lindy Boggs Center, New Orleans, LA 70118
Compressible Magnetorheological Fluids
Abu Rashid1, Alan Fuchs1, Yanming Liu2, Barkan Kavlicoglu2, Gokan Aydar2 and Faramarz Gordaninejad2, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557, (2)Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557
Phase Separated Proton Exchange Membrane
Joko Sutrisno1, Alan Fuchs1, Yanming Liu2, Cahit Evrensel2, Barkan Kavlicoglu2 and Faramarz Gordaninejad2, (1)Chemical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557, (2)Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557
Studies On The Utilization Of Fly Ash In Manufacturing Of Low Density Ceramic Tiles
Sarveswara Rao Sangita1, Sujatha Vanapalli2, Rajendra Prasad Padamata2, Asha Immanuel Raju Chaduvula2 and Ravi Kumar G2, (1)Chemical Engg, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - 530 003, AP, INDIA, visakhapatnam, 530003, India, (2)Chemical Engg Dept, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - 530 003, AP, INDIA, visakhapatnam, 530003, India
Self-Assembled 3D Ordered Macroporous Structures For Tissue Engineering Scaffolds
Kuo-yuan Chung, Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Taipei, Taiwan, Narayan Chandra Mishra, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road Sec 2, Nankang District, Taipei, 115, Taiwan and Keng-hui Lin, Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road Sec 2, Nankang District, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
Twin Screw Extrusion Processing And Shaping Of Biodegradable Scaffolds With Controlled Morphologies For Tissue Engineering Applications
Seher Ozkan, Dilhan Kalyon and Xiaojun Yu, Chemical, Biomedical and Materials Engineering Department, Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
New Carbon Allotropes Produced By Hydrogen Plasma Exposure Of Carbon Nanotubes
Michael J. Behr1, Tejinder Singh2, Dimitrios Maroudas2 and Eray S. Aydil1, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (2)University of Massachusetts, Department of Chemical Engineering, Amherst, MA 01003
A New Multiscale Coarse-Grained (Cg) Methodology: The Self-Consistent Force-Matching (Scfm) Method
Jhih-Wei Chu, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 101A Gilman, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720

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