Polymer Chemistry

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????? Polymer Chemistry

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• Jihperng (Jim) Leu
• Fall Semester, 2004
• Suggested topics / Useful sources

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Suggested Topics

• Photoresist for 193 nm lithography
• Photoresist for EUV lithography
• Polyimide for dielectric passivation applications
• BCB for dielectric and passivation applications
• SiLKTM for low-k dielectric applications
• Polycarbonate for automobile applications
• Kelvar for bullet-protection applications
• Composite materials for bicycle applications
• Nylon
• PTFE Teflon
• Polymers for optical applications
• Siloxane polymers for dielectric and package
  applications
• Metallization of polymers
• Etching of polymers (photoresist)
• Plasma polymerization

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Suggested Topics

• Adhesives for post-it
• Polymer memory
• Organic LED
• Polymers for biological applications
• Adhesion promoters
• ABS
• Thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer
• Degradation of polymers Degradable Polymers
• Polymers in food industry
• Polymers for sport industry
• Polymers for clothing
• Polymers/fibers for military use
• Polymers for paints
• Polymers in pharmaceutical industry
• Conductive polymers polypyrrole
• LCD liquid crystal

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• Useful Sources on Polymer Science and Technology
• (http//www.geocities.com/drclumsy/polymer.htmlTO
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• 100 Solid Polyurethane Coatings Technology Forum
  - center of polymer interfaces and macromolecular
  assemblies (includes articles, information, and a
  message board).
• Advances in Polymer Technology - a quarterly
  peer-reviewed journal edited under the auspices
  of the Polymer Processing Institute, presents
  important developments in polymeric materials,
  production and processing methods, and equipment
  and product design.
• Biopolymers - publishes original research papers
  in the field of biopolymers (proteins, nucleic
  acids, and polysaccharides), low molecular weight
  molecules relevant to the study of biopolymers
  (including model systems, monomers, oligomers,
  and molecules which interact with biopolymers),
  and molecular dynamics and bioassemblies.
• Bogazici University Polymer Research Center
  (Turkey) - conducts experimental and theoretical
  research for understanding and improving the
  properties of polymeric materials.
• Brian Vincent's Polymers and Colloids Research
  Group - University of Bristol...Brian Vincent's
  Research group has a wide variety of interests in
  Polymers and Colloids. These pages contain
  information on current projects.
• British Plastics Rubber On-Line - magazine for
  UK polymer processors, with an on-line directory.
  
• Center for Composite Materials (CCM) - a
  composites engineering research and education
  center housed in the Composites Manufacturing
  Science Laboratory at the University of Delaware.
  
• Center of Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular
  Assemblies (CPIMA) - ...

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• Center of Polymer Studies, Boston University -
  scientific visualization research center
  developing experimental and computational
  materials for high school science education.
  Includes lesson ideas.
• Colloid and Polymer Science - a leading
  international journal of longstanding tradition -
  is devoted to colloid and polymer science and its
  interdisciplinary interactions.
• Department of Macromolecular Science and
  Engineering - at Case Western Reserve University.
  
• Department of Materials Science and Technology -
  Delft University of Technology...The Natherlands.
  
• Department of Polymer Engineering, University of
  Akron - ...
• Engineering in Rubber - free advice on rubber
  mouldings and materials (elastomers)...by HARBORO
  RUBBER CO. LTD
• FAQ about Silicone - frequently asked questions
  about silicones at GE website.
• Geopolymer Institute - Prof. J. Davidovits
  research in geosynthesis of inorganic molecules,
  cements, ceramics, fire-resistant composites,
  waste encapsulation, global warming, and applied
  archaeology.
• Glossary of Polymer - from Case Western Reserve
  University website.
• Industrial Applications of Polymer Terms - from
  University of Leeds website (UK).
• Injection Molding Magazine Online - for Injection
  Molding Professional.
• Institute of Materials Science (IMS) - at The
  University of Connecticut...Interdisciplinary
  programs in metallurgy and polymer science.

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• Institute of Polymer Science and Technology
  (Spain) - ...
• Institute of Polymer Technology and Materials
  Engineering - Loughborough University.
• Intelligent Polymer Research Institute - at the
  University of Wollongong...Research in
  intelligent polymers, materials, and conductive
  polymers.
• IPR (Institute for Polymer Research) - University
  of Waterloo...Applied and fundamental research in
  areas that are of vital interest to the plastics,
  coatings, adhesives, and elastomers industries.
• Journal of Applied Polymer Science - reports
  progress and significant results in the
  systematic, practical application of polymer
  science. Areas of focus include plastics and
  their composites, blends, elastomers, films and
  membranes, fibers, coatings and adhesives,
  studies of emulsions and latices, aging of
  polymers, structural property-processing
  relationships, extrusion and molding, diffusion,
  and permeability.
• Journal of Polymer Science (Polymer Chemistry) -
  is devoted to studies in general organic polymer
  chemistry and physical organic chemistry. This
  includes all related topics (such as organic,
  bioorganic, bioinorganic, and biological
  chemistry of monomers, polymers, oligomers, and
  model compounds, inorganic and organometallic
  chemistry for catalysts, mechanistic studies,
  supramolecular chemistry aspects relevant to
  polymers and reactions on polymers).
• Journal of Polymer Science (Polymer Physics) -
  accepts contributions in physics and physical
  chemistry.

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• Kent Centre for Polymer Colloids - an Australian
  research council key centre of teaching and
  research.
• Louisiana State University Macromolecular Studies
  Group - interdisciplinary, interdepartmental
  graduate studies in polymer and biopolymer
  chemistry and engineering.
• Macrogalleria - a cyberwonderland of polymer fun,
  an extremely comprehensive tutorial of polymer
  chemistry.
• Macromolecular Chemistry (Germany) - ...
• Mississippi Polymer Institute - ...
• MRSEC - Materials Research Science and
  Engineering Center at the University of Chicago.
• Ordering of Polymers - Simulated dissipative
  particle dynamics. Explains and shows the phase
  separation phenomena of polymers and block
  copolymers.
• Polymer and Colloid Lab - Chinese University of
  Hong Kong...A laser light scattering lab, studing
  polymer solutions and intelligent gels.
• Polymer at Interfaces Group - Terry Cosgrove's
  group investigates a wide variety of Polymer and
  Colloid systems.
• Polymer Bulletin - provides rapid publication of
  significant advances in polymer science,
  including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics
  and material science.
• Polymer Chemistry Hypertext - an educational
  resource created by students at the University of
  Missouri- Rolla.

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• Polymer for Advanced Technologies - is published
  in response to recent significant changes in the
  patterns of materials research and development.
  Worldwide attention has been focused on the
  critical importance of materials in the creation
  of new devices and systems.
• Polymer International - publishes on new
  developments in all branches of macromolecular
  science and technology.
• Polymeric and Supramolecular Liquids Physics and
  Rheology - physics and rheology of polymer.
• Polymer Liquid Crystals - from Case Western
  Reserve University website.
• Polymer Modifiers Additives Division, Society
  of Plastics Engineers - sponsors technical
  meetings for the plastics additives community and
  supports polymer additives education (in USA).
• Polymer Processing Institute - independent
  research group focusing on the development of
  processing operations.
• Polymer Science and Engineering Department,
  University of Massachusetts Amherst - ...
• Polymer Science Internet Directory - resource for
  students exploring polymer-related Ph.D. programs
  in universities across the U.S. and Canada.
• Royal Australian Chemical Institute - Polymer
  Division - details of organisation, meetings,
  prizes, publications and other activities.
• Sandretto Plastics Museum - plastic materials and
  moulding machines, yesterday, today, and
  tomorrow.
• School of Polymer and High Performance Materials
  - University of Southern Mississippi

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• Society of Plastics Engineers - dedicated to
  helping members attain higher professional status
  through increased scientific, engineering, and
  technical knowledge
• Swedish Institute for Fibre and Polymer Research
  - offers research, product development, testing,
  consultation and training within the fields of
  fibrous and polymeric materials such as textile,
  plastic, rubber and fibre composites.
• The Center for Molecular Design and Recognition
  (CMDR) - University of South Florida...Develops
  and investigates novel synthetic methods and
  applications especially as they relate to the
  construction of branched polymeric and dendritic
  materials.
• The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer
  Research - ...
• Other journals
• Chemical Reviews (ACS)
• Chemical Communications
• Chemical and Engineering News (ACS)
• Macromolecules (ACS)
• Polymer Engineering and Science
• Journal of Polymers and the Environment