Macromolecules Innovation Institute

2001 SURP Students

 

• Natalie Arnett, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath  (Chemistry)
  "The Synthesis and Characterization of Post Sulfonated Poly (Arylene Ether Sulfone)s Utilizing Chlorosulfonic Acid and it's Silyl Derivative"

• Michael Bluemele, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; Faculty Sponsor: John Dillard  (Chemistry)
  "Chemical Modification Of Silicon And Silicon Carbide Surfaces Via Plasma Treatment"

• Kerry Campbell, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Faculty Sponsor: William Ducker (Chemistry)
  "Interactions between Cationic Surfactants and Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Measured by  Surfactant-Selective Electrodes"

• Chin Ping Chng, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL; Faculty Sponsor: Harry Gibson  (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis Of Bis(5-Carboxy-1,3-Phenylene)-14-Crown-4 And Its Polymerization with 4,4’-Oxybisaniline"

• Curtis Cleveland, Hampton University, Hampton, VA; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath  (Chemistry)
  "Effect of Solvent Composition and Concentration on Aggregate Size in Polymer Dispersions for Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly"

• Kevin Doyle, Ohio University, Athens, OH; Faculty Sponsor: Tom Ward  (Chemistry)
  "Adhesion between Epoxy and Glass Measured by the Shaft Loaded Blister Test"

• Abisake Feleke, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; Faculty Sponsor: Ravi Saraf (Chemical Engineering)
  "Immobilization and Hybridization of DNA on Polymer Surface"

• Josh Grohs, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: David Dillard (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Creep Rupture of Semi-Structural Pressure Sensitive Adhesives"

• Melinda Hill, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath  (Chemistry)
  "Zirconium Phosphate/Sulfonated Poly(Arylene Ether Sulfone) Membranes for Elevated Temperature Fuel Cell Application"

• Derek Hoffman, Winona State University, Winona, MN; Faculty Sponsor: Brian Love (Material Science and Engineering)
  "Design of a New Light-based Settling Characterization Device"

• Rachael Hopp, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath  (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis and Characterization of  Poly(Arylene Ether Ketone) Random (Statistical) Copolymers Via Direct Polymerization: Candidates for New Proton Exchange Membranes"

• Holly Hudson, Oswego University, Oswego, NY; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "Surface Chemistry Effects on Thin Film Stability"

• Denise Johnson, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "In-Parallel Synthetic Methodologies for Stable Free Radical Polymerization and Selective Sulfonation of Block CoPolymers"

• Sheryl Kane, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. MD; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Novel Methacrylate Copolymers: Photosensitive Adhesives and Hydrogels"

• Jennifer Leeson, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath (Chemistry)
  "Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Membrane Electrode Assemblies Containing Novel Ion Containing Copolymers"

• Morgan Mager, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA; Faculty Sponsor: Rick Davis (Chemical Engineering)
  "Effects of Silica Inclusions on Plasticization in Permselective Polyimide Membranes"

• Heather Morrison, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)-b-poly (dimethylsiloxane) for use in Silicone Magnetic Fluids"

• Ana Maria Pinto, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "Controlling Dewetting in Ultra-thin Films"

• Joe Polidan, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "Probing Surface Effects in POSS Nanocomposites"