Press Release on NSF Science and Technology Center between UT and Case Western Reserve University
July 27, 2006
The University of Texas – Office of Public Affairs
ACS Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. 10 – 14 September 2006
ACS 2006
San Francisco, CA, 10-14 September
Preprints of Attendees
Bryan McCloskey’s Abstract
Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers as Antifouling Coatings for Water Purification Membranes
Hao Ju’s Abstract
Synthesis and Characterization of Surface Coated Ultrafiltration Membranes to Enhance Oil/Water Fouling Resistance
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NAMS Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. 13 – 17 May 2006
North American Membrane Society Annual Meeting 2006
Chicago, IL, 13th – 17th May
Abstracts of Attendees
Brandon Rowe’s Abstract
Tracking Physical Aging of Thin Glassy Polymer Films by Ellipsometry
B. Rowe, University of Texas
D. Paul, University of Texas
B. Freeman, University of Texas
Current gas separation membranes are typically formed from glassy polymers because of their exceptional permeability-selectivity properties. Glassy polymers are non-equilibrium materials whose properties (e.g., density, permeability, etc.) spontaneously, but usually slowly, evolve over time towards an equilibrium state. This process is known as physical aging. Interestingly, the physical aging rate becomes orders of magnitude more rapid if the thickness of the film is decreased below about one micron[1]. This phenomenon is an intrinsically fascinating scientific issue, and understanding physical aging is valuable for the gas separation industry. [Read more…] about NAMS Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. 13 – 17 May 2006
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