Macromolecules Innovation Institute

2003 SURP Students

 

• Nathan Allison, Clemson University, Clemson, SC; Faculty Sponsor: David Dillard (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "The Time and Temperature-Dependent Behavior of PLASTILOCK® 731SI"

• Megan Andrew, Duke University, Durham, NC; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis, characterization and Preliminary Biocompatibility Studies of Sulfonated (Poly Arylene Ether Sulfone) Copolymers - Acid and Salt Form"
  Natalie Arnett, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA; Faculty Sponsor: James McGrath (Chemistry)
  "Properties of Sulfonated Polymer Blends:  Influence of Composition of Partially Fluorinated Sulfonated Copolymers on Surface and Membrane Behavior"

• Christopher Bashur, Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Faculty Sponsor: Aaron Goldstein (Chemical Engineering)
  "Electrospun Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Interfaces for Bone Tissue Engineering"

• John Boyd, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Characterization of Novel Poly(ethylene-butylene)-Siloxane Sealaing Materials"
  Charles Budde, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; Faculty Sponsor: Ravi Saraf (Chemical Engineering)
  "Optical Properties of Gold Nanoparticle and Poly(allyamine Hydrochloride) Systems"

• Michael Christopher, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: David Dillard (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Determining the Mode I Adhesive Franture Energy of Dow Automative Low Energy Surface Adhesive"

• Rebecca Gillespie, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; Faculty Sponsor: Al Loos (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "The Effect of Maleic Anhydride Modified Polypropylene on the Mechanical Properties of Feather Fiber, Kraft Pulp, Polypropylene Composites"

• Jonathan Goff, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Investigation of Macromolecular-Magnetite Dispersions"

• Carmine Graniello, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: William Ducker (Chemistry) (no abstract)

• Bradley Habenicht, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Harry Gibson (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of trans-Dibenzo-24-Crown-8 Diester"

• John Hottle, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "XPS and Optical Microscopy Analyses of Polystyrene and Trisilanolphenyl-POSS Bilayer Films"

• Phillip Huffstetler, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "The Synthesis and Solution Properties of Poly(ethylene oxide)-b-Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)"

• Jillian Hurst, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Kim Forsten-Williams (Chemical Engineering)
  "Surface Plasmon Resonance Studies Focused on Heparin-Protein Binding"

• Rebecca Huyck, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY; Faculty Sponsor: Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "An Investigation of Photo-Crosslinking in the Design of Tailored Macromolecules"

• Ozma Lane, Radford University, Radford, VA; Faculty Sponsor: John Dillard (Chemistry)
  "Surface Composition Of Platinum-Coated Sulfonated Polysulfones For Use As Polymer Electrolyte Membranes In Fuel Cells Using Plasma Deposition"

• Nathan Post, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY: Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Fatigue Performance Variability of a Structural Composite for Calculating Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Parameters"

• Stephen Ros, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "The Determination of Moisture Content in Concrete"

• Roderick Seals, Radford University, Radford, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  "Preparation of Thin Films of Fluorinated Cellulose Derivatives Using the Langmuir-Blodgett Technique"

• Glen Smith, Winona State University, Winona, MN; Faculty Sponsor: Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "The Determination of the Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Hybrid, Composite Beams"

• Benjamin Vastine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Alan Esker (Chemistry)
  Surface Active POSS-co-n-butylmethacrylate Copolymers

• Vernon Webb, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD; Faculty Sponsor: Jack Lesko (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Polymeric Composite Monopolar Plates For Fuel Cells"

• Ryan Weyers, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Judy Riffle (Chemistry) "Network Formation on Magnetic Cobalt Nanoparticles using Poly(styrene-b-4-vinylphenoxyphthalonitrile) Copolymers"

• Kai Zuehlke, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Faculty Sponsor: Scott Case (Engr. Science & Mechanics)
  "Creep Response of a Glass/Vinyl Ester Composite Produced by Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding"