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Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

NG NGRPC Or Oral Prese Presentatio ntation Sc Sched hedule ule

2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 314 9:20 AM Mr. Nicholas Chartrain

Additive Manufacturing of Tissue Scaffolds Using Novel Biodegradable Photopolymers Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Biomaterials

9:35 AM Ms. Qing Yu

A Tissue‐Engineered Model of A Tendon‐To‐Bone Enthesis The University of Akron Biomaterials

9:50 AM Qinyuan Chai

Shape memory polymer heparin‐mimicking biomaterials University of Cincinnati Biomaterials

10:05 AM Ms. Tao Wei

Dynamic Covalent Assembly of Peptoid‐based Ladder Oligomers and Its Registry Mechanism University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Biomaterials

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Ms. Tina Govindarajan

Increased Monomer Content of Acrylate‐Based Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) Increases Endothelial Cell Attachment on SMP Surfaces CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus Biomaterials

10:45 AM Vrushali Bhagat

Phosphorylated Poly(ester‐urea) based Biomimetic Degradable Bone Adhesives The University of Akron Biomaterials

11:00 AM Mr. Xiaofei Li

Promote encapsulated mesenchymal stem cells survival and differentiation with anti‐inflammatory peptides functionalized hydrogels The Ohio State University Biomaterials

11:15 AM Mr. Xueguang Lu

Improving the Biopharmaceutical Properties of Oligonucleotides by Brush‐ Polymer‐Assisted Compaction Northeastern University Biomaterials 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 316 9:20 AM Ms. Madhura Pade

Non‐Toxic Isocyanate‐Free Fouling Release Coatings North Dakota State University Interfacial Pheno

9:35 AM Mr. Mathew Boban

Smooth solid‐state surfaces resistant to wetting by low surface tension liquids University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Interfacial Pheno

9:50 AM Mr. Matthew Souva

Polymer Nanoparticle Production and Morphology via Micellar Electrospray The Ohio State University Interfacial Pheno

10:05 AM Mena Klittich

Scale matters: The effect of softness on gecko adhesion The University of Akron Interfacial Pheno

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Michael McBride

Quantifying Processing for the Solution Control of Polymeric Organic Electronics Georgia Institute of Technology Interfacial Pheno

10:45 AM Qiming He

Confinement Effects with Films of Nonlinear Polystyrene The University of Akron Interfacial Pheno

11:00 AM Ms. Saranshu Singla

Effect of headgroup‐substrate interactions on the thermal behavior of longchain amphiphiles The University of Akron Interfacial Pheno

11:15 AM Selemon Bekele

The Structure and Dynamics of Polymer Melt Systems Relative to Instantaneous Interfaces. The University of Akron Interfacial Pheno 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 33 335 9:20 AM Mr. Guoqiang Zhang

Internal Conduction from Interfacial Polarization in Polypropylene/BaTiO3 Nanodielectrics Case Western Reserve University Mechanical‐Rheo

9:35 AM Heyi Liang

Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Nanocomposites with Liquid Inclusions. The University of Akron Mechanical‐Rheo

9:50 AM Dr. James Baker

Covalent Modification of Bulk Carbon Nanotube Materials for Improved Tensile Properties NASA‐Glenn Research Center Mechanical‐Rheo

10:05 AM Jianning Liu

Brittle‐ductile transition under compression of glassy polymers: Role of chain network The University of Akron Mechanical‐Rheo

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Kyler Knowles

Volumetric Properties and Strain Performance of Glassy Amorphous Polymer Networks University of Southern Mississippi Mechanical‐Rheo

10:45 AM Mr. Lian Bai

Stabilization of polystyrene/polylactic acid cocontinuous blends by interfacial graphene University of Minnesota Mechanical‐Rheo

11:00 AM Mr. Parker Lee

DNA as a Flame Retardant Additive for Low‐Density Polyethylene Case Western Reserve University Mechanical‐Rheo 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 312 9:20 AM Mr. Matthew Ryan

Organocatalyzed Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization University of Colorado, Boulder Novel Synthetic S

9:35 AM Mr. Cesar Lopez Gonzalez

Synthesis of mannose‐ and glucose‐based hyperbranched glycopolymers The University of Akron Novel Synthetic S

9:50 AM Dr. Miao Hong

Towards Truly Sustainable Polymers: Metal‐Free Recyclable Polyester from Bio‐renewable Non‐Strained γ‐Butyrolactone Colorado State University Novel Synthetic S

10:05 AM Dr. Nicholas Moon

Poly(β‐thioesters) Derived from the Thiol Michael ‘Click’ Reaction for Advanced Materials Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Novel Synthetic S

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Mr. Pengxu Qi

Novel discovery of biorenewable and water degradable polylactam esters from itaconic acid University of Florida Novel Synthetic S

10:45 AM Mr. Peter Goldberg

Catalyst migration in conjugated polymer synthesis University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Novel Synthetic S

11:00 AM Mr. Robert Graff

Regulating the Synthesis of Nanostructured Polymers by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization in Microemulsion University of Notre Dame Novel Synthetic S

11:15 AM Siyang Wang

Structure Control of Functional Mesoporous Materials and Synthesis of Polydimethylsiloxane‐Containing Block Copolymer The University of Akron Novel Synthetic S 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 310 9:20 AM Mr. Justin Sirrine

Hybrid thiol‐ene and conventional free radical photopolymer system for sequential molecular weight growth and photo‐crosslinking Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Polymer Charact

9:35 AM Mr. Kyle Kingsley

Synthesis and characterization of novel amphiphilic poly(vinyl ether)s based on soybean oil North Dakota State University Polymer Charact

9:50 AM Mr. Yuta Makita

Effects of Stereoregularity on Local Dynamics and Structure of Hydrogenated Polynorbornenes (hPNBs) as Studied by Solid‐State NMR The University of Akron Polymer Charact

10:05 AM Mr. Peter Schmidt

Elucidating the Underlying Structure of Methylcellulose Fibrils University of Minnesota Polymer Charact

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Mr. Shijun Wang

Chain Folding Structure and Crystallization Mechanism of Poly(l‐lactide) in Solution As Studied by 13C‐13C Double‐Quantum NMR The University of Akron Polymer Charact

10:45 AM Dr. Sachin Bhaladhare

Auto‐exfoliating acid degradable protective polymer layer for chemical and biological threat reduction University of Massachusetts, Amherst Polymer Charact

11:00 AM Mr. Shichen Yuan

Structure Analysis of Mesomorphic Form Isotactic Polypropylene at the Molecular Level: A Solid‐State NMR Study The University of Akron Polymer Charact 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ STU STUN: Theater Theater 9:35 AM Ankit Tiwari

Thermo‐responsive polymeric membranes manufactured using excimer laser for regulated transport The University of Akron Responsive Poly

9:50 AM Mr. Brian Schmatz

Conjugated Materials with Multistage Sidechains for Water Processable Organic Electronics Georgia Institute of Technology Responsive Poly

10:05 AM Mr. Cameron Brown

From Mechanically‐Induced Chemical Reactions to Force Responsive Polymeric Materials and Devices Duke University Responsive Poly

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Mr. Dylan Christiansen

Design Strategies for Anodically Coloring Electrochromic Polymers Georgia Institute of Technology Responsive Poly

10:45 AM Mr. Elvis Cudjoe

Biomimetic Dynamic Heat‐Stiffening Polymer Nanocomposites Case Western Reserve University Responsive Poly

11:00 AM Dr. Fei Li

Charge transfer mechanism on polymer thin film electrodes from polythiophenes bearing pendant nitroxide radicals Texas A&M University Responsive Poly

11:15 AM Mr. Giuseppe Giammanco

Photoresponsive Polysaccharide‐¬‐Based Hydrogels With Tunable Mechanical Properties With Applications In Tissue Engineering Bowling Green State University Responsive Poly 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 30 308 9:20 AM Mr. Matthew Vincent

Determination of the Equilibrium Melting Temperature of Poly(ε‐caprolactone) Through the Nonlinear Hoffman‐Weeks Method with Melting Data Obtained by Ultrafast Differential Scanning Calorimetry Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Soft Matter

9:35 AM Yunyi Gao

Thermal Responsive Ion Selectivity of Uranyl Peroxide Nanocages: An Inorganic Mimic of K+ Ion Channels The University of Akron Soft Matter

9:50 AM Zhe Qiang

Ultra‐¬‐Long Cycle Life, Low‐¬‐Cost Room Temperature Sodium‐¬‐Sulfur Batteries Enabled by Highly Doped (N, S) Nanoporous Carbons The University of Akron Soft Matter

10:05 AM Ms. Mengmeng Zhao

Sequestration of Dye into Polyelectrolyte Coacervates The University of Akron Soft Matter

10:20 AM Break 10:30 AM Ms. Ruixuan He

Effects of plasticization on ionic conductivity enhancement in relation to Tg of crosslinked polymer electrolyte membrane The University of Akron Soft Matter

10:45 AM Ms. Samantha Nowak

Self‐‐‐assembly of atactic poly(α‐‐‐olefin)‐‐‐sugar hybrid conjugates for the fabrication of sub‐‐‐10 nm nanostructures University of Maryland Soft Matter

11:00 AM Samantha Talley

Thermoreversible Gelation of Poly(ether ether ketone) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Soft Matter

11:15 AM Sarang Bhaway

In Operando X‐Ray Characterization (GISAXS/GIXD) of Block Copolymer Templated Ordered Mesoporous Film Anodes during Lithium Ion Battery Operation The University of Akron Soft Matter 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 314 1:50 PM Mr. Yu‐Jen Wang

Reversible Calcium Ion Contraction and ATP‐Induced Re‐Expansion of Poly(acrylic acid) Gels Case Western Reserve University Biomaterials

2:05 PM Mrs. Zahra Davoudi

Fabrication of chitosan/gelatin/keratin composite as a buccal mucoadhesive patch to treat Desquamative gingivitis Iowa State University Biomaterials

2:20 PM Zhaobo Fan

An Injectable and Thermosensitive Hydrogel Capable of Delivering Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor to Control Cardiac Fibrosis The Ohio State University Biomaterials

2:35 PM Ms. Jaqueline Wallat

Multimodal Polymeric Nanoparticles for 19F MRI and Optical Imaging. Case Western Reserve University Biomaterials

2:50 PM Break 3:00 PM Tanmay Jain

A Low Modulus Multi‐functional Polyester Platform for Room Temperature 3D Printing The University of Akron Biomaterials 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 312 1:50 PM Ms. Sithara S. Nair

Novel polymer drug against the pathogenic bacterium responsible for facial acne, Propionibacterium acnes Virginia Commonwealth University Interfacial Pheno

2:05 PM Souvik De

Corrosion protection of aluminum alloy via graphene‐polymer nanocomposite coatings Texas A&M University Interfacial Pheno

2:20 PM Mr. Theodore Dilenschneider

Versatile Nanofiltration Membranes with Plug and Play Chemistries University of Notre Dame Interfacial Pheno

2:35 PM Mr. Wei Guo

Buckling Instabilities in Polymer Brush Surfaces via Postpolymerization Modification University of Southern Mississippi Interfacial Pheno

2:50 PM Break 3:00 PM Chi Zhang

Bioinspired slippery surface with anti‐fouling property The University of Akron Interfacial Pheno

3:15 PM Yuanyuan Ji

Specific Ion Effects in Polymer‐ion Interactions and Its Applications in Membrane Science University of Virginia Interfacial Pheno

3:30 PM Mr. Yuanzhong Zhang

Behavior of silk fibroin protein polymer in confined environment The University of Akron Interfacial Pheno

3:45 PM Mr. Zach Seibers

Role of Oligomeric Additives on P3HT/PCBM Domain Interfaces and Photovoltaic Performance University of Tennessee, Knoxville Interfacial Pheno 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 31 310 1:50 PM Ryan Hall

Failure of Tube Models to Predict the Linear Rheology of Star/Linear Blends University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Mechanical‐Rheo

2:05 PM Mr. Shahab Kashani Rahimi

Reinforcement of Polyamide 6 with cellulose nanocrystals prepared via in‐situ ring opening polymerization: thermal, mechanical and rheological properties University of Southern Mississippi Mechanical‐Rheo

2:20 PM Mr. Siyang Yang

Reversible thermal stiffening in polymer nanocomposites Stevens Institute of Technology Mechanical‐Rheo

2:35 PM Dr. Sung A Kim

Relaxation Dynamics of Nanoparticle‐Tethered Polymer Chains Cornell University Mechanical‐Rheo

2:50 PM Break 3:00 PM Tarak Patra

Glass transitions and transport properties in hierarchically structured polymeric ionic liquids The University of Akron Mechanical‐Rheo

3:15 PM Mr. Travis Thornell

Recovery Timescales of Fracture‐Healing Behavior of Thermoreversible Gels Purdue University Mechanical‐Rheo

3:30 PM Mr. Xeusong Yan

Supramolecular Elastomers. Particulate β‐Sheet Nanocrystal‐ Reinforced Syntheic Elastic Networks The University of Akron Mechanical‐Rheo

3:45 PM Zhen Cao

Gluing Soft Interfaces by Nanoparticles The University of Akron Mechanical‐Rheo 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ STU STUN: Theater Theater 1:50 PM Dr. Shuangjiang Luo

Segmented Copolymers of Poly(ethylene oxide) Reinforced with Pentiptycene‐containing Polyimide Hard Segments for Highly CO2‐ Selective Gas Separation University of Notre Dame Polymer Charact

2:05 PM Stacey Saba

Tuning Morphology in Hierarchically Porous Polymer Monoliths University of Minnesota Polymer Charact

2:20 PM Ms. Suqi Liu

Atomic Scale Observation of Atoms in Nanofibers of Polyvinylidene Fluoride by Electron Microscopy The University of Akron Polymer Charact

2:35 PM Tao Hong

High Performing Polyethylene oxide‐PDMS Membranes for Carbon Dioxide Separation University of Tennessee, Knoxville Polymer Charact

2:50 PM Break 3:00 PM Mr. Tawanda Zimudzi

SO‐ATR as a vibrational spectroscopic tool to probe the ordering of thin polymer films Pennsylvania State University Polymer Charact

3:15 PM Mr. Tianyu Meng

High Performance Perovskite Hybrid Solar Cells with E‐beam‐Processed TiOx Electron Extraction Layer The University of Akron Polymer Charact

3:30 PM Mr. Xiaoran Liu

Elucidation of Stabilization Pathways of Atactic‐Polyacrylonitrile by Solid‐State NMR Spectroscopy The University of Akron Polymer Charact

3:45 PM Yanpu Zhang

The Effect of Water on the Thermal Transition Observed in Poly(allylamine hydrochloride)‐Poly(acrylic acid) Complexes Texas A&M University Polymer Charact 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 33 335 2:05 PM Tyler White

Synthesis and Modification of Polymer Nanoparticles University of Tennessee, Knoxville Soft Matter

2:20 PM Venkatesh Meenakshisundaram

Sequence‐Specific Copolymer Compatibilizers designed using a Genetic Algorithm The University of Akron Soft Matter

2:35 PM Dr. Wei Zhang

Stereo‐specific Supramolecular Block Copolymerization The University of Akron Soft Matter

2:50 PM Break 3:00 PM Weston Merling

small molecule The University of Akron Soft Matter

3:15 PM Xueyan Feng

Frank‐Kasper and other superlattice formations in a series of ABn type giant molecules constructed by precisely functionalized nanoparticles The University of Akron Soft Matter

3:30 PM Ms. Yara Ghoussoub

Ions Distribution in Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Florida State University Soft Matter

3:45 PM Ms. Ying Wang

Highly Conductive and Thermally Stable Ion Gels with Tunable Modulus for High Energy Density Li‐Metal Batteries Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Soft Matter 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

Tues Tuesday, y, June June 21, 21, 20 2016

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2016

@ ST STUN UN: 30 308 1:50 PM Siyi Qu

Using Inkjet Printing Devices to Fabricate Charge Mosaics from Chemically Tailored Copolymer Membranes University of Notre Dame Soft Matter

2:05 PM Mr. Yixuan Song

Edge Charge Neutralization of Montmorillonite Clay: Improved Gas Barrier in Multilayer Nanobrick Wall Thin Films with Better Clay Coverage Texas A&M University Soft Matter

2:20 PM Yuanchi Ma

Structure and Chain Exchange Kinetics of Block Copolymer Micelles in Ionic Liquids University of Minnesota Soft Matter

2:35 PM Mr. Kevin Holder

Pyrene‐modified Polyelectrolytes/MWNT LbL Assemblies Extinguish Flames on Polyurethane Foam Texas A&M University Soft Matter

2:50 PM Break 3:00 PM Ms. Taniya Kekunawela Pathiranage

Enhanced supramolecular self‐assembly of P3HT by copolymerization with pyrene functionalized methacrylate University of Texas at Dallas Novel Synthetic S

3:15 PM Ms. Thi Hoang Ha Nguyen

Random L‐lactide/ bioaromatics copolymerizations for increasing the glass transition temperature of PLA University of Florida Novel Synthetic S

3:30 PM Mr. Wei Zhang

“Nanoatoms”‐Based Macromolecular Engineering Strategy towards Giant Molecules with Precisely‐Controlled Heterogeneity The University of Akron Novel Synthetic S

3:45 PM Xiaofeng Wang

One‐pot Synthesis of Hyperstar Polymers in Aqueous Dispersed Media University of Notre Dame Novel Synthetic S 6/15/2016 Schedule subject to change.

NG NGRPC Or Oral Prese Presentatio ntation Sc Sched hedule ule

Tuesday, Tuesday, June June 21, 21, 2016 2016

2016

@ STUN STUN: 308 308

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Biomaterials @ GDYR: Atrium 3

Rodger Dilla

Oxime Hydrogels with Tunable Mechanical Properties for Tissue Engineering Applications The University of Akron

• Mr. Jiantao Huang

An Investigation on the Use of Chitosan for Donor-site Wound Dressings North Carolina State University

Sumit Jamkhindikar

Production of monodispersepolyacrylamide nanoparticles using Chemtor fiber reactor with high throughput Tennessee Technological University

Shan Li

Radiopaque, Iodine Functionalized Phenylalanine-based Poly(ester urea)s The University of Akron

Qianhui Liu

Structure – Property Relationships of ‘Peptide-like’ Polyesters The University of Akron

• Mr. Steven Mankoci

Bioinspired Antimicrobial Polyurethanes: A New Tool for Combating Bacterial Infections The University of Akron

Ryan Mondschein

Development of antimicrobial fibers using biologically-derived peptide-nucleic acids (PNAs): Attachment, efficacy and release Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Sepideh Niknezhad

Antimicrobial IPN naofiber scaffolds for applications of wound healing The University of Akron

• Ms. Hong Niu

Injectable and Thermosensitive Hydrogels with High Oxygen Permeability The Ohio State University

Elena Silantyeva

Functionalized nanofiber scaffolds for nerve regeneration The University of Akron

• Ms. Radhika Vaid

Development of Solvent Spinning Process for Bacterial Polyester North Carolina State University

James Wilson

N-carboxyanhydrides for bone growth repair The University of Akron

Zachary Zander

Contact-Killing Antimicrobial Thermoplastic Polyurethanes for Catheter Applications The University of Akron

• Dr. Mingjun Zhou

Dendritic Elastin-like Peptides: The Effect of Branching on Thermoresponsiveness Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Mr. Yiliang Zhou

UV-nanoimprint lithography as a tool to develop flexible microfluidic devices for electrochemical detection University of Massachusetts, Amherst 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Interfacial Phenomena @ GDYR: Atrium 2

Qiyi Chen

Inorganic-Organic Thiol-ene coated mesh for Oil/Water Separation Case Western Reserve University

• Mr. John Felmly

Tuning the Assembly of Polyelectrolyte-based Micelles Arizona State University

Neiko Levenhagen

Improving the Isotropy of 3D Printed Polymeric Systems University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Xin Liu

Novel high-molecular-mass Janus dendrimers with embedded metal binding sites: synthesis and self-assembly SUNY-ESF

• Mr. Prasad Raut

On the behavior of ionic liquid molecules in confinement in macroporous polymers The University of Akron

• Mr. Wenbin Yin

Spectroscopic study of water-borne polymer thin films on heterogeneous surfaces The University of Akron

Ming Zhang

Probing molecular properties of ionic liquids via nano-confinement and nano-rheology The University of Akron

• Ms. Yingfan Zhong

Layer-by-Layer Rose Petal Mimic Surface for Oil/Water Separations The University of Akron

• Mr. Yang Zhou

Water at the interface between plasma polymerized coatings and substrate The University of Akron 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Mechanical-Rheological Properties of Polymers and Composites @ GDYR: Atrium 2

Maher Alrashed

Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Coatings for Anticorrosion Applications The University of Akron

Yu-Ming Chen

ABSTRACT The University of Akron

• Ms. Xiaoyu Cui

Latex particles improved mechanical property in self-healing multilayer polyelectrolyte film The University of Akron

• Dr. Gigi George

Mechanical and Rheological Study of Blend Anion Exchange Membranes University of Toledo

Travis Green

Copper metallopolymers with variable mechanical properties by changing metal ion coordibation Bowling Green State University

Minjung Joo

Effect of pigmentation and polysiloxane to alkoxysilane end capped epoxy The University of Akron

• Ms. Xiaoxiao Li

To Explore the Nature of Mechanical Stress Arising from Large Deformation of Polymeric Glass The University of Akron

• Mr. George Ozioko

Mechanical and Rheological Study of Blend Anion Exchange Membranes University of Toledo

• Ms. Napolabel Palaganas

Mechanical Properties of Poly(ethylene glycol) Reinforced by Abaca Nanocrystals and 3D Printed via SLA Case Western Reserve University

Nelya Razyapova

Polymeric additives to the base oils of hydrocracking residue Gubkin Russian State University Of Oil and Gas

• Ms. Sayali Satam

CNT-phosphonium ionic liquid nanofluids: interface and rheology study The University of Akron

• Mr. Masoud Sobani

Non-Chromate Flexible Binders for Aerospace Applications The University of Akron

Xin Tan

Thermoset Rubber Reinforced by Oligo-b-alanine The University of Akron

• Mr. Meng Wang

poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) based Engineering ion-containing block copolymers Arizona State University

Ren Zhang

Directed Assembly of Nanoparticle Filled Polymer Thin Films The University of Akron

• Mr. Yexin Zheng

Chain networking in polymeric glasses revealed 
 by molecular dynamics simulation The University of Akron 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Novel Synthetic Strategies @ GDYR: Atrium 3

• Mr. Kevin Drummey

Monomeric Charge Density in Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Ms. Midori Maeda

Novel in vitro DNA fibrous structures mimic inflammatory neutrophil extracellular traps University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Rachael Matthews

Self-assembly of asymmetrically functionalized perylene diimide small molecules into well-defined structures Case Western Reserve University

• Mrs. Hamideh S. Mehr

Synthesis and study effects of end-capper and substituted side chains on kinetics of photosensitive polyimide The University of Akron

Lihan Rong

A Supramolecular Polyethylenimine-Cored Carbazole Dendritic 
 Polymer with Dual Applications Case Western Reserve University

• Mr. Ryan Salata

Self-Stratifying Environmentally Friendly Alkyd Coatings The University of Akron

• Mr. Philip Scott

Advancing Photopolymer Resins for Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing Hydrogenated Polybutadiene with Mask Projection Microstereolithography Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Dr. Yi Shi

Chain-growth CuAAC click polymerization for producing hyperbranched polymer with low polydispersity in a one-pot process University of Notre Dame

Nicole Swanson

Poly(butadiene-graft-pentafluorostyrene) as a Coupling Agent in Rubber Compounding with Various Fillers The University of Akron

• Ms. Sashankha Tallapudi

Production of monodisperse lithium carbonate nanoparticles using Chemtor fiber reactor for fuel cell use. Tennessee Technological University

• Mr. Peiran Wei

Hollow microcapsules by stitching together of graphene oxide platelets with small difunctional molecule Case Western Reserve University

• Mr. Yanfeng Xia

The effects of thermal treatment on ordered mesoporous structure in manganese nitrate – citric acid system: microwave vs furnace The University of Akron

Yi Yang

Nonfouling Block Copolymer Membranes for Water Arizona State University

• Mr. Piaoran Ye

Well-Defined Linear Polymer made by Reversible Addition- Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerization via Flow Chemistry Case Western Reserve University 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Polymer Characterization @ GDYR: Atrium 2

Taeyong Ahn

AFM-IR study to understand the microstructure and chemical composition of Type I collagen fibrils for estrogen depleted and drug treated lumbar vertebrae University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Raymond Lopez-Hallman

Pennsylvania State University

Xingjian Ma

Post-synthetic Polymerization of Porous Organic Materials for Gas-Separation Membranes University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

• Mr. Nils Persson

Automated Image Analysis Quantifies Orientational Order in Polymer Nanofiber-based Thin Film Transistors Georgia Institute of Technology

• Ms. Sandra Pittelli

Chemical Oxidation of Soluble Electroactive Polymers: A Route Towards Scalable Device Construction Georgia Institute of Technology

Anatolii Purchel

Trehalose-Based Diblock Copolymers as Excipients for Enhancing Solubility of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs University of Minnesota

• Ms. Samantha Rinehart

Identifying Kinetic and Thermodynamic Effects on Self-Stratifying Polymer Blends University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Ms. Sihan Wang

Synthesis, modification and characterization of the amine cured epoxy films The University of Akron

• Mr. Yuanhui Xiang

Polymerization of silyl ketenes Case Western Reserve University

Kun Yang

Diketopyrrolopyrrole-Based Oligophenylenethiophenes with Latent Hydrogen Bonding for Solution-Processed Organic Field-Effect Transistors The University of Akron

• Mr. Zhibo Yuan

Molecular Design, Synthesis and Characterization of p- and n-Channel π-Conjugated Donor-Acceptor co-Polymers and Applications in Thin Film Devices Georgia Institute of Technology

Yuxin Zhai

Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Porous Polymer Thin Films and Particles The University of Akron

• Mr. Shaopeng Zhang

Improving performance of organic solar cell using sequence effect University of Pittsburgh 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Responsive Polymers @ GDYR: Atrium 2

• Ms. Xiaocheng Chen

TITLE The University of Akron

Megan Dunn

pH-mediated Hybridization of Complementary Dynamic Covalent Oligomers University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

• Mr. Seung Pyo Jeong

Azobenzene-based Materials for Chemical Solar Thermal Batteries University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Xiang Ji

Mechanical Movement of Actuating Materials Based on Weak Polyelectrolyte Multilayers The University of Akron

• Mr. Mudugamuwe Hewawasam Jayan Karunarathna

Photo responsive alginate and itaconic acid-based hydrogels with tunable mechanical properties Bowling Green State University

Victoria Kensy

1,2-Oxazines for Dynamic Covalent Materials University of Washington

Tianyu Liu

Assembly of colloidal microspheres and measurement of their structural color University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

• Mr. Timothy Schoch

Use of Diels-Alder chemistry to prepare molecular weight changing materials California Polytechnic State University 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2016

Goodyear Polymer Center 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

NGRPC Poster Presentation Schedule

Soft Matter @ GDYR: Atrium 3

Ying Chen

Sculpting Elastomeric, thermoplastic and Shape Memory Polymer Films via Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) Followed by Ultraviolet Light Exposure The University of Akron

Monoj Ghosh

Fabrication and Characterization of Semiconducting Metal Oxide Nanofibers from Gas Jet Fiber Spinning Process for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance The University of Akron

• Mr. Kevin Holder

Pyrene-modified Polyelectrolytes/MWNT LbL Assemblies Extinguish Flames on Polyurethane Foam Texas A&M University

Se Ra Kwon

Aramid Nanofibers/Graphene Layer-by-Layer Electrodes for Structural Energy and Power Texas A&M University

Tzu-Yu Lai

Phase Diagrams of Molecular Gels Formed by 12-Hydroxystearic Acid/n-Alkane Solutions The University of Akron

• Ms. Xiuli Li

Exploring Block-Copolymer Micelle Dynamics for Tunable Cargo Delivery and Reactivity Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Qinmo Luo

Hollow microcapsules by stitching together of graphene oxide nanosheets with a difunctional small molecule Case Western Reserve University

• Ms. Yun Qian

Peptide Hydrogels with Controlled H2S release Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Saumil Samant

Directed Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers for High Breakdown Strength Polymer Film Capacitors The University of Akron

• Ms. Youngmi Seo

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Penetrant Diffusions in Lamellar Phase of Tapered Block Copolymers The Ohio State University

Kuan-Hsuan Shen

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Gyroid Phase in Block Copolymer Systems The Ohio State University

• Ms. Yunhui Yan

Star-like copolymer stabilized noble-metal nanoparticle powders Case Western Reserve University

• Mr. Zhengnan Yang

Observation Of The Growth Of Polymer Nanoparticles In Solvent Shifting Process By Dynamic Light Scattering And Its Application The University of Akron

Xujun Zhang

Differential dynamic microscopy of thermoreversible microgel Georgia Institute of Technology 6/18/2016 Schedule subject to change