Session: Diffusion in Polymers I (2008 Annual Meeting)

Monday, November 17, 2008: 8:30 AM

Room 107-B (Pennsylvania Convention Center)

Description:

This session will focus on practical applications and theoretical aspects of diffusion phenomena within polymeric systems. Talks will focus on novel measurement techniques, interpretation of data, and examination of diffusion-related unit operations.

Sponsor:

Polymers

Co-Sponsor(s):

Membrane-Based Separations (02d)

Chair:

John M. Zielinski
Email: zielinjm@airproducts.com

CoChair:

Yossef A. Elabd
Email: elabd@drexel.edu

8:30 AM

(26a) Diffusion, Mass Uptake, and Free Volume Behavior of Polymer Thin and Ultra-Thin Films
Richard A. Lawson, Peter J. Ludovice and Clifford L. Henderson

8:55 AM

(26b) Modeling Surfactant and Drug Transport from P-Hema Hydrogels
Yash Kapoor and Anuj Chauhan

9:20 AM

(26c) Diffusion and Interfacial Behavior of PDMS-Water Systems
Ahmed E. Ismail, Gary S. Grest, David R. Heine, Mark J. Stevens and Mesfin Tsige

9:45 AM

(26d) Surface Infusion of Colorants and Nanoparticles into Processed Thermoplastics
Ronald C. Hedden, Daniel M. Lentz and Robert A. Pyles

10:10 AM

(26e) Investigation of the Dissolution Behavior of Waste Polymers In Biodiesel
Ying Zhang, Surya K. Mallapragada and Balaji Narasimhan

10:35 AM

(26f) Atomistic Simulation of the Diffusion of Small Gas Molecules in Polyisobutylene
Kavitha Chelakara Satyanarayana, Jens Abildskov, Rafiqul Gani, Georgia Tsolou and Vlasis Mavrantzas

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