Session: Student Poster Session: Materials Engineering and Sciences (2009 Annual Meeting)

65aa

Carbon Nanotube Based Tunable Microbattery
Philippe A. Lacasse, Georgia Tech Research Institute; W.J. Ready, Georgia Tech Research Institute

65ab

Environmentally Friendly Levan- Montmorillonite Films
Jennifer Guerrero, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Xiaoming Chen, University of South Carolina; Dr. Harry Ploehn, University of South Carolina

65ac

Controlling the Dewetting of Liquid Crystals Using Two-Component Self-Assembled Monolayers
Amit Shavit, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Stephanie Malone, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daniel K. Schwartz, University of Colorado at Boulder

65ad

Studying the Effect of Pegylation On Fibrinogen Adsorption with Single-Molecule Resolution
Erin L. Chang, University of Colorado; Mark J. Kastantin, University of Colorado; Daniel K. Schwartz, University of Colorado

65ae

Nanocomposites of An Engineering Plastic, Poly(ether ether ketone) with Carbon Nanofibers
Kimberly Dikovics, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dilhan Kalyon, Stevens Institute of Technology

65af

Grafted Block Copolymer Nanoassembly Drug Carrier
Daniel Lindsay, University of Arkansas; Andrei Ponta, University of Kentucky; J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky; Younsoo Bae, University of Kentucky

65ag

Characterization and Activation Temperature Modification of Flexible Nanopourous Sorbents
Meghan E. Clardy, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Jose N. Primera-Pedrozo, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Omar Garcia-Ricard, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Arturo J. Hernandez-Maldonado, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

65ah

Mimicking of Iron-Sulfur Cluster Proteins: Synthesis of Half-Amphiphilic Dendrimer
Jodie Greene, North Carolina State University; Christopher Gorman, North Carolina State University

65ai

Synthesizing Iron and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in the Membrane Domain for Reactions at Interfaces
Eric L. Coker, University of Kentucky; Dibakar Bhattacharyya, University of Kentucky; Scott Lewis, University of Kentucky; J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky

65aj

Polymer-Based Amplification of Cellular Protein Detection
Katerina R. Voigt, Kansas State University; Heather J. Avens, University of Colorado; Brad J. Berron, University of Colorado; Vivek Balasubramaniam, Univeristy of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine; Gregory J. Seedorf, Univeristy of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine; Chistopher N. Bowman, University of Colorado

65ak

Evaluation of a Molecular Spring Nanothermometer
Hector E. Lopez Carretero, Texas A&M University; Diego A. Gómez-Gualdrón, Texas A&M University; Perla B. Balbuena, Texas A&M University

65al

Crystal Growth of Li[Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3]O2 as a Cathode Material for High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries
Thinh Vo, UC Riverside; Jianxin Zhu, UC Riverside; Matthew Woodley, UC Riverside; James Weaver, UC Riverside; David Kisailus, UC Riverside

65am

Biomaterials for Drug Delivery to the Injured Spinal Cord
Raymond Seekell, Villanova Univesity; Nathan Grantier, Villanova Univesity; Noelle K. Comolli, Villanova Univesity

65an

Sonolytic Synthesis of Biocompatible, Magnetic Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Therapeutic Systems
Jayson P. Wicker, North Carolina A&T State University; Kristen A. Uitenham, North Carolina A&T State University; Timothy H. McArthur, North Carolina A&T State University; Gerard L. Moore, North Carolina A&T State University; Kenneth L. Roberts, North Carolina A&T State University

65ao

Microwave Synthesis of Biocompatible Quantum Dots
Jeweliet A. Yost, Bucknell University; Sarah Wood, Bucknell University; Brandon Vogel, Bucknell University

65ap

Deep Trenches of Varying Depths Etched in Si in a Single Process Step
Taha H. Abdulla, The City College of New York

65aq

Improving Dielectric Properties by Grafting P(VDF-CTFE) to TiO₂
Matthew T. Irwin, Vanderbilt University; Qing Wang, The Pennsylvania State University

65ar

Infrared Spectroscopic Characterization of Bifunctional Organic Linker Molecules
Julius A. Edson, The City College of New York, City University of New York; Ilona Kretzschmar, The City College of New York, City University of New York

65as

De Novo Design of Peptide-Calcite Biomineralization Systems
Sarah Schrier, Johns Hopkins University; Elizabeth A. Specht, Johns Hopkins University; David L. Masica, Johns Hopkins University; Jeffrey J. Gray, Johns Hopkins University

65at

Micro-Scale Effects On the Wettability of Electrospun PVP-Titania Fiber Mats On ITO Substrates in Aqueous Media
Kevin L. Lyon, University of Idaho; D. Eric Aston, University of Idaho

65au

Preparation of Superhydrophobic Polymethylene Films
Nabijan Nizamidin, Vanderbilt University; G. Kane Jennings, Vanderbilt University; Juan C. Tuberquia, Vanderbilt University

65b

Redox Stable Conductivity of B-Site Doped SrTiO3 for SOFC Anodes
William C. Holler, Bucknell University; Brandon Smith, Bucknell University; Michael D Gross, Bucknell University

65c

Atomic Layer Deposition of Zinc Oxide in a Fluidized Bed Reactor for Novel Sunscreens and Cosmetics
Samantha I. Johnson, University of Colorado; David M. King, University of Colorado; Jianhua Li, University of Colorado; Xinhua Liang, University of Colorado; Alan W. Weimer, University of Colorado

65d

Development of Target-Specific Antifungal Beta-Peptides
Jeffrey Aquino, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus; Patricia Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus; Samuel H. Gellman, University of Wisconsin-Madison

65e

Development of Metal Nanowires for Sensor Applications
Felix Delgado, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus

65f

Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(beta-amino ester) Hydrogel Systems as Orthopaedic Implants for Growth Plate Regeneration
Juan Carlos Cordova, University of Kentucky; Ashley Hawkins, University of Kentucky; D.A. Puleo, University of Kentucky; Todd A. Milbrandt, University of Kentucky; Dr. J. Zach Hilt, The University of Kentucky

65g

Quantum Chemical Characterization of Candidate Insensitive High Energetic Materials
Rebecca K. Lindsey, Wayne State University

65h

Polymers From Furfural
Olga O. Jennings, University of Iowa; Christopher M. Comer, University of Iowa; Julie L. P. Jessop, University of Iowa

65i

Epoxide/Acrylate Hybrid Photopolymerizations: Synergy of the Dual Photoinitiator System
Na Yeon Kang, University of Iowa; Hoseop Eom, University of Iowa; Julie L. P. Jessop, University of Iowa

65j

Development of Nanocomposite Shape Memory Polymers
Zhengwang He, University of Kentucky; Nitin S. Satarkar, University of Kentucky; J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky

65k

Solubility of Organic Solvents in Poly(butadiene): A Capillary-Column Inverse Gas Chromatography Study

65l

Optimization of Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization From Silica Nanoparticles
Yang Yang, University of Virginia; Maura McEwan, University of Virginia; David Green, University of Virginia

65m

Phase Equilibrium of Solvents in Polybutadiene: A Capillary-Column Inverse Gas Chromatography Study
Romny, Ronald P. Garcia Danner Sr., The Penn State University; Ronald P. Danner Sr., The Penn State University

65n

Phase Equilibrium of Solvents in Polybutadiene: A Capillary-Column Inverse Gas Chromatography Study

65o

Investigation of Dynamic Relaxation Properties of Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Silica Nanocomposites
Alexander L. Heilman, University of Kentucky; Anthony C. Comer, University of Kentucky; Andrew Placido, University of Kentucky; Douglass S. Kalika, University of Kentucky

65p

Solid-State Fabrication of Polymer Blends: Cryogenic Milling and Solid-State Shear Pulverization
Marc F. Henry, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

65q

Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Poly(styrene-isobutylene-styrene) for Chemical and Biological Protective Clothing
Ariangelis Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; David Suleiman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

65r

Does Pipe Size Affect Slow Crack Growth Resistance?
Monica M. Frey, Kansas State University; Dr. Z. Jimmy Zhou, The Dow Chemical Company

65s

Improving the Electrical Properties of Doped ZnO Nanowires Via Post-Synthesis Processing for Solar Applications
Yangluo Jim Wang, Rice University; Rodrigo Noriega, Stanford University; Sujay Phadke, Stanford University; Saahil Mehra, Stanford University; Alberto Salleo, Stanford University

65t

Effect of Pressure On a Budesonide-Ethanol Spray During the Supercritical Anti-Solvent Precipitation Process
Andrew P. Klinger, Auburn University; Rajeshwar Chinnawar, Auburn University; Christopher B. Roberts, Auburn University; Steve R. Duke, Auburn University

65u

A Study of Diffusion and Partitioning of Organic Compounds Into Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
Jennifer L. Greene, Systems Biology and Bioengineering Undergraduate Research Experience (SyBBURE), Vanderbilt University; Leslie M. Shor, University of Connecticut

65v

Phase Equilibrium of Organic Solvents in Polybutadiene: A Capillary-Column Inverse Gas Chromatography Study
Romny Garcia Sr., University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

65w

Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Hydrogel Nanocomposites with Iron Oxide and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Hyperthermia Cancer Therapy
Christopher R. Barton, University of Kentucky; Nitin S. Satarkar, University of Kentucky; Samantha A. Meenach, University of Kentucky; J. Zach Hilt, University of Kentucky; Kimberly W. Anderson, University of Kentucky

65x

Hyperthermia Cancer Therapy Using Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Magnetic Hydrogel Nanocomposites
Lynndsey M. Klenk, University of Kentucky; Samantha A. Meenach, University of Kentucky; James Z. Hilt, University of Kentucky; Kimberly W. Anderson, University of Kentucky

65y

Continuous Solid-State Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites
Benjamin D. Aldrich, Bucknell University; Joshua T. Clark, Bucknell University; Paul J. Hubert, Bucknell University; Marc F. Henry, Bucknell University; Cara D. Ziegler, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

65z

Encapsulation of Hewl Crystals IN Polymeric Networks
Jose A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus; Madeline Torres, Ph.D., University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus; Alexandra Martinez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus

Ninguno
Mariette Cruz, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus