NEW!
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
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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
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
© 1995-2007 University of Massachusetts Lowell,
Continuing Studies, Corporate & Distance Education