and star copolymers. Interfacial adhesion in polymer blends and polymer coatings on inorganic substrates. Synthesis of block copolymer adhesion promotors and pressure sensitive adhesives via living polymerization methodologies, in-situ FTIR spectroscopic studies on urethane-based adhesive kinetics, synthesis of liquid crystalline and semi-crystalline polyesters, ionomeric hotmelt polyesters with decreased melt viscosity, adhesion studies in semi-conductor fabrication, and adhesion between bio-derived molecules and organic polymer substrates.
Brian J. Love
Associate Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering (former VT professor)
Research in the area of characterization of structure and properties of a range of polymeric materials that are commonly used as adhesives. Focused interest is among specialized materials and interfaces that would find common use in medicine and electronic packaging. Future research in a larger biochemical link in assessing natural adhesion processes that would occur with cellular systems.
Thomas C. Ward (Emeritus)
Professor
Department of Chemistry
Problems in polymer science whose solutions have immediate implications to pressing scientific needs. Developing a more universal and quantitative thermodynamic approach in order to advance the art of science of our understanding of complex multiple phase systems and their strength of attachment to one another.
James P. Wightman (Emeritus)
Professor
Department of Chemistry
Polymer/metal, composite/composite, and carbon fiber matrix composite adhesion and sealant/substrate interaction. Analysis of solid surfaces by both microscopic and spectroscopic techniques and the determination of interphase properties.
Instructors & Areas of Expertise
Richey M. Davis,Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Office Phone - (540) 231-4578; Email: rmdavis@vt.edu
Physical chemistry and rheology of polymer solutions and colloidal suspensions with emphases on water-soluble polymersand suspensions in aqueous media; polymer adsorption atinterfaces; dispersion and processing of fine powders forceramic and composite applications; carbon fiber
compositefabrication with a focus on controlling fiber-matrix adhesion using polymer binders. Waterborne adhesives, rheology.
David A. Dillard
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
Office Phone: (540) 231-4714; Email: dillard@vt.edu
Fracture and time dependent behavior of adhesives, elastomers and other polymeric materials; development of appropriate test methods for adhesive bonds; analytical and numerical (finite element) analysis of stresses in bonded joints; durability measurements and predictions for adhesive bonds.
John G. Dillard (Emeritus)
Department of Chemistry
Surface chemistry related to adhesive bonding of composites and metals. Role of surface treatment on bond failure in durability studies of adhesively bonded composite-composite, composite-metal, and metal-metal systems. Fundamental studies of the acid-base interactions at the adhesive-adherend interface in durability experiments.
Charles E. Frazier
Department of Sustainable Biomaterials
Office Phone - (540) 231-8318; Email - cfrazier@vt.edu
Characterization of the wood-adhesive bondline with emphasis on thermosetting adhesives for wood-based composites, latex adhesives and reactive hotmelts, analysis of the effects of wood-adhesive interactions as they control the morphology and chain dynamics of the bondline, performance evaluation through fracture testing.
John J. Lesko
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
Office Phone: (540) 231-5259; Email: jlesko@vt.edu
The influence of the fiber-matrix interphase on compression and tension damage mechanics; coupled kinetic effects of time, temperature and environment on the durability of high performance and low cost polymer composites; identification of the relationship of aging/degradation processes on the properties of the fiber/matrix interphase. Adhesives for transportation and infrastructure, and biomedical applications.
Timothy E. Long
Department of Chemistry
Office Phone - (540) 231-2480; Email - telong@vt.edu
Synthesis and characterization of interfacially active polymeric systems including block, graft,
Outreach - On-Line Web Course
Designed for:
Online; self-paced
Delivery:
Industrial chemists, mechanical engineers, material scientists, material engineers, chemical engineers. Developed at an introductory level, these modules offer a cost-effective means to train new employees or individuals who are shifting their emphasis to adhesive, sealants, and other polymeric materials.
Advanced prior knowledge of the subjects is not assumed. Participants will be exposed to a wide range of practical information involving many combinations of materials. A B.S. degree or equivalent will be assumed.
Not available
Units:
$1095 - full course (modules can be purchased seperately) - Industrial Partner companies should contact Tammy Jo Hiner for their coupon code.
Costs:
Dates:
Available anytime
A list of members can be found at here
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