255th National Meeting (2018)

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Undergraduate Research in Polymer Science

Synthesis and characterization of a DFDPP-CPDT polymer with ethynyl spacers by means of a Sonogashira coupling

Methylene blue doped polymer films for anaphylaxis treatment: Film morphology and drug dispersal

Design, synthesis and characterization of polyimides containing pyridine/pyridinium linkages in their backbones

Dynamic, responsive DNA-like polymers

Controlling nanoscale organization of thiophene-based conductive polymers with self-assembling peptides

Epoxy based liquid crystal elastomers for shape memory materials

Interface optimization of nanoaluminum urethane composite energetic foams

Manipulation of molecular topology and composition using Diels-Alder chemistry

Flame retardant properties of phosphorous esters from biobased diphenolic acid

Selective deprotection of cyclopentadiene as a platform for functional polymeric materials

Self-assembly of uniform nano pores for membrane transfer to silicon

Highly conductive composites of intrinsically conductive conjugated polymers and carbon nanotubes

Nontoxic oligomeric flame retardants from the bioacid, itaconic acid

Anionic ring-opening polymerization of activated azetidines

Fluorinated polyfulvenes for low band gap optical applications

Shape-memory and self-healing polyanhydrides

Synthesis of hyperbranched polymers with post-functionalization specificity

Phosphazene-base promoted ring-opening polymerization of 1,2-butylene oxide and ethoxyethyl glycidyl ether initiated by secondary amides

Zinc oxide nanoparticle composites from keratin, cellulose and chitosan: Antimicrobial properties and synthesis

Scavenging ruthenium in ring-opening metathesis polymerization-based branched polymers

Microwave assisted synthesis of polysuccinimide and polyaspartic acid for second semester organic chemistry students

Bio-based pro-antimicrobial networks synthesized via thiol-ene photopolymerization

Rational design of sensitive and selective conjugated polymer based fluorescent sensors for the detection of phosphate

Poly(Aspartic Acid) PAA in the undergraduate curriculum: A multi-course approach

A pro-antimicrobial network via degradable acetals (PANDA) prepared via thiol-ene photopolymerization

Thiol-ene photopolymerization as a facile route to pro-antimicrobial polymer networks with degradable acetals

Analyzing the nanomorphology of novel diblock copolymers for potential use as solid polymer electrolytes

Synthesis towards sequence-controlled polypeptides

Dynamic thiol-Michael bonds in poly(ionic liquid) polyester networks

Mechanical testing for stretchable organic thin film for electronic applications

Imidazolium-containing thiol-ene poly(ionic liquid) membrane networks: Conductive and gas separation properties

Surface free energy characterization of biofilm resistant monomers

Surface free energy characterization of an adhesin protein

Trithiocarbonate disulfides as chain transfer agents

Synthesis of single-chain nanoparticles via atom-transfer racial coupling

Microstructural changes in polyolefin thermoplastic elastomers affect elastic recovery and energy dissipation

Controlling polymer solubility with Diels-Alder chemistry and LCST

pH responsive sulfonamide-based polysoaps via RAFT copolymerization for oil remediation and recovery

Investigating the co-assembly behavior of linear amphiphilic triblocks in the fabrication of polymer vesicles

Synthesis of single-chain nanoparticles through photodimerization of anthracene via triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion

MoS2 dispersed epoxy vitrimer composite: Role of solvent and surface chemistry of MoS2 on network formation, mechanics, and stimuli response

Self-healing polyelectrolyte/metal ion materials

Analyzing the effect of molecular weight on ionic conductivity of novel solid polymer electrolytes for use in lithium ion batteries

Endo vs. Exo: Temperature tunnable functional building blocks for highly efficient polymer modification

Electrospun silk fibroin for use as biomechanical actuators

Responsive “polysoaps” via RAFT copolymerization to serve as therapeutic drug delivery vehicles

Manipulation of wrinkle orientation in ultrathin polymer brush surfaces via soft lithography techniques

Plasma treatment of rough polymer surfaces to achieve increased diffuse reflectance

Synthesis of p-xylene-diisocyanide and polymerization to form poly(2,4-pyrrole-alt-p-phenylene)

Determination of equilibrium water content in bioinspired glycopolymer hydrogel networks

Monitoring the effect of crosslink density and amphipathic balance on viscoelastic property evolution in glycopolymer hydrogels using rheology

Novel binder development in binder jet additive manufacturing to improve green part strength

Synthesis of anionic acrylamide-based polymers for determination of structure/binding interactions with food-based proteins

Synthesis of single-chain nanoparticles under various ATRC reaction conditions

Fabrication of polymer nanoparticles via intrachain ring-opening metathesis polymerizations (ROMP)

Investigating the relationship between MOF modification and polymer-filler compatibility in thiol-ene based mixed matrix membranes

Solvent effects of melting behavior of diblock copolymers of equal weight fractions

Spheres from flat polymer sheets using only light

Synthesis and structural investigation of customizable polyelectrolyte complexes

Post-polymerization modification and wrinkling of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer brushes

Block crystallization mechanisms of PEO-b-PCL as a function of weight fraction and isothermal crystallization temperature

Synthesis of two fluorescent conjugated polymers with urea receptors as chemical sensors to detect fluoride ions

Cohesion in layered polymer networks prepared by stereolithography

Common protocol for coupling reactions of multiple classes of polymeric radicals

Thiol-ene networks containing polyethylene glycol (PEG): Determination of minimum PEG content to achieve maximum CO2 gas solubility/selectivity

Analyzing the surface chemistry of polymer microgels as a function of particle stiffness

Undergraduate Research in Polymer Science

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Synthesis and characterization of a DFDPP-CPDT polymer with ethynyl spacers by means of a Sonogashira coupling