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Kinetically Controlled Formation of Deposited Polymer Nanomaterials with Unique Surface Substructures

Choi H., Yoon H., Chonnam National University, KR

One-dimensional (1D) electronic materials with inherent nanoscale features are considered to be promising components for achieving unprecedented future technologies. Much effort has been devoted to the synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials and, as a result, unique [...]

Conjugated Polymer Papers for Metal Ion Detection

Ahn K-J, Yoon H., Chonnam National University, KR

It is of great importance to detect heavy metal ion in solution. Here, we describe the electrochemical detection of metal ions using polypyrrole/cellulose (PPCL) composite papers in both static and flow systems. A home-made electrochemical [...]

Conducting Polymer Based Adhesives for Electrochemical Applications

Choi H., Yoon H., Chonnam National University, KR

There has been huge demand for developing advanced materials and devices for enhanced energy storage. However, relatively little attention has been devoted so far to the development of efficient binders for electrode materials. In this [...]

Polymerized Ionic Liquid Films in Strong Electric Fields: Ion Transport and Nanopatterning

Kumar R., Bocharova V., Strelcov E., Tselev A., Collins L., Kravchenko I.I., Berdzinski S., Strehmel V., Ovchinnikova O.S., Minutolo J.A., Sangoro J.R., Agapov A.L., Kisliuk A., Soko A.P., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US

The current work represents an important step in a search for novel materials and experimental techniques that would allow for controllable and inexpensive methods of surface patterning with nanoscale resolution. The novelty of the nanopatterning [...]

Layered Quantum Dot based Chromogenic Membranes for pH Sensing

Cole I.S., Trinchi A., Hardin S.G., CSIRO, AU

The development of inexpensive, flexible, robust pH sensors with an optical mode of operation remains a key challenge. Monitoring pH is a critical capability, and in most lab applications is carried out using the electrochemical [...]

Surface Modification of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes by Photo-Initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition Utilizing Syngas

Hosseininasab S., Faucheux N., Soucy G., Tavares J.R., polytechnique montreal, CA

single wall Carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have various individual properties. These individual properties make them promising candidates for a wide range of applications, but their inherent hydrophobicity are the most challenging features for them. we propose [...]

Superhydrophobic Thermoset Elastomers with Excellent Stability to Rain Erosion and Water Immersion

Kujan E., Farshchian B., Xu Q., Feldman M., Lyons A., ARL Designs LLC, US

Polymeric materials with superhydrophobic surfaces are advantageous for industrial applications such as electrical insulators, roof membranes and seals because their surfaces are self-cleaning and remain dry when exposed to rain. However most superhydrophobic surfaces are [...]

Insect Fouling on Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Krishnan K., Milionis A., Tetteh F., Loth E., University of Virginia, US

An experimental setup consisting a wind tunnel and insect delivery system that is capable of injecting insects at 100 mph was built to test the effectiveness of superhydrophobic coatings towards insect fouling. Three distinct components [...]

Evaporation induced property change and hidden cavity formation

Kim I., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, US

Innovative optical techniques based on nano-biophotonics such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) imaging are developed to characterize the transport and optical properties of nanofluids in situ, real-time, and full field manner. Al2O3 nanofluids (47 nm [...]

Elastic Superhydrophobic Nanocomposites with Enhanced Mechanical Durability

Milionis A., Languasco J., Loth E., Bayer I.S., University of Virginia, US

The vast majority of superhydrophobic surfaces are very fragile which is their main limiting factor for commercialization. Improving their mechanical durability has been a major issue during the last years. In this work we demonstrate [...]