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An Introduction to Polymer Nanotechnology

To register, fill out the registration form and fax it to (978) 934-2028. For more information about registering, click here.

2 DAY LECTURE/WORKSHOP
OFFERED ONCE:

June, 15-16, 2010 (CRS# 00.752-011)
8:30am-5:00pm

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
Template-Directed Assembly
  • Block copolymers and their phase behavior
  • Directed assembly of polymer blends
  • Assembly and transfer of nanoparticles/nanofibers using polymers
  • Structural control at the nanoscale
INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Carol Barry, Dr. Joey L. Mead, and Professor Daniel Schmidt

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