Polymer-based nanotechnology

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Our researchers are making big discoveries in the smallest of spaces—developing polymer-based solutions for micro-electronics, nanoparticle drug delivery systems, flame-resistant fabrics and more.

Institutes, centers and labs related to Polymer-based nanotechnology

Center for Advanced Polymer Processing

Develops new advanced and functional multiphase complex materials and optimizes the performance of existing ones by integrating the most advanced experimental and computational capabilities. 

Liming Dai's Group

Develops controlled macromolecules and methods to synthesize fine nanomaterials, and studies the material hazards.

Advincula Research Group

Develops ultrathin or superhydrophobic film coatings, packaging films using nanocomposites and other needs of the oil and gas industry.

Faculty who conduct research in Polymer-based nanotechnology

Eric Baer

Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Director, NSF Center for Layered Polymeric Systems
Develops processing-structure-property relationships in polymeric systems; creates micro- and nano-layered films; and produces biomimetic hierarchical structures of soft materials

Hatsuo Ishida

Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops advanced benzoxazine resins, thermosetting resins based on natural renewable materials and green flame retarding systems

Ica Manas-Zloczower

Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Engineering new materials and technologies for industrial applications

Valentin Rodionov

Assistant Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Investigates catalysis with soft materials: catalytic surfactants and polymers; complex macromolecular architectures for bio-inspired catalysis; and ligand-mediated nanocatalysis

David Schiraldi

Professor Emeritus, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops bio-based, flame-retarded plastics, polymer aerogels and packaging materials; and studies properties of polyesters

Gary Wnek

Department Chair, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Develops advanced polymers for packaging, biomaterial applications and more.