PLASTICS 2008

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An Introduction to Polymer Nanotechnology
 
2 DAY LECTURE/WORKSHOP
OFFERED ONCE:
June 19-20, 2008 (CRS# 00.752-011)
 
TUITION: $1045
 
OVERVIEW
This course covers the emerging field of polymer nanomanufacturing, with particular emphasis on industrially relevant processes. It is targeted to researchers and manufacturers in the field of polymers/plastics, as well as other nanotechnology researchers interested in learning about applications in polymers/plastics and their manufacture.
 
CONTENT

Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanomanufacturing
 
Nanoscale in Polymers

• Overview of potential polymer nanostructures (fillers, surface features, layers, fibers and polymer phases)
• Basic techniques used to characterize nanostructured materials (microscopy, scattering, etc.)

Nanocomposites and Nanofillers in Bulk Polymers

• Types of fillers / reinforcing agents – Nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanosheets
• Properties effects (mechanical, thermal, transport, etc.) and their origins
• Achieving and evaluating dispersion and associated manufacturing issues

Molding of Nanofeatures

• The injection molding process
• Issues related to nanostructure replication, mold release and mold materials

Preparation of Nanolaminates

• Approaches to nanolayered materials
• Coextrusion and its application to the preparation of nanolaminates
• Issues of nanolayer stability

Production of Nanofibers

• Electrospinning

Altering Nanoscale Morphology

• Block copolymers and their phase behavior
• Structural control at the nanoscale

INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Carol Barry, Dr. Joey L. Mead, and Professor Daniel Schmidt