- Structure and Dynamics of Advanced
Polymeric Materials
- To characterize the nano-scale structure and picosecond dynamics
of linear macromolecules and link the results to their macroscopic
thermal, mechanical, and dielectric properties.
- Blends of Macromolecules with Nanophase
Separation
- Develop an experimental and theoretical basis for the design of
polymer blends at molecular length scales (nanophase composites)
in order to optimize physical and end-use properties.
- Computational Nanotechnology
- Use molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and visualization techniques
to investigate the construction, properties and performance of molecular-scale
machines.
- Microstructural Engineering with Polymers: In-situ Composites
(BES-DMS DOE Center of Excellence for the Synthesis and Processing of
Advanced Materials)
- Purpose is to enhance interactions between DOE National Laboratories
in the area of polymer blends and composites.
- Smart Materials Based on Molecular Imprinting
- Use computational chemistry to facilitate the rational design
of molecularly imprinted polymers for the detection of energetic
materials. A detailed investigation of the molecular-level details
of molecular recognition (binding kinetics, nature and strength
of the forces involved in binding, solvent effects, etc.) is being
investigate.
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