Qing, Zhen, and Kartik’s research was recently accepted to Macromolecules!
The article, titled “Thermodynamics and Stereochemistry of Diels–Alder Polymer Networks: Role of Crosslinker Flexibility and Crosslinking Density“, is now available to read online.
Our group had an eventful trip to SERMACS 2021 in Birmingham, AL. Prof. Sukhishvili and PhD students Aliaksei Aliakseyeu, Diana Al Husseini, and Jordan Brito gave talks about the group’s research.
Prof. Sukhishvili presenting “Polymer Salogels for Shape Stabilization of Inorganic Phase Change Materials”
In the “Polymer Chemistry” session on Nov. 10, Aliaksei presented his work on “Upper Critical Solution Temperature Behavior of Linear and Star Polymers“.
Aliaksei Aliakseyeu presenting “Upper Critical Solution Temperature Behavior of Linear and Star Polymers”
During the “Polymer Assemblies: from Fundamental to Applications” sessions on Nov. 11, Prof. Sukhishvili presented “Polymer Salogels for Shape Stabilization of Inorganic Phase Change Materials“, Jordan presented “All-aqueous Assembly of Highly Hydrophobic, pH-responsive Polyelectrolyte Multilayers“, and Aliaksei presented “Star Polyelectrolytes in Multilayer Assemblies“.
Jordan Brito presenting “All-aqueous Assembly of Highly Hydrophobic, pH-responsive Polyelectrolyte Multilayers”
Finally, on Nov. 12, Jordan presented a poster titled “Non-releasing, enzymatic layer-by-layer coatings with antibacterial activity” and Diana presented “Surface Functionalization for Mid-infrared On-chip Gas Sensing” during the “Optoelectronic Materials” session.
Diana Al Husseini presenting “Surface Functionalization for Mid-infrared On-chip Gas Sensing”
Jordan Brito presenting “Non-releasing, Enzymatic Layer-by-Layer Coatings with Antibacterial Activity”
Kartik, Parvin, and Xiuzhu wrote a perspective that was recently published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A!
The article, titled “Polymers in Molten Inorganic Salt Hydrates Phase Change Materials: Solubility and Gelation“, provides a unique perspective on the role of molten inorganic salt hydrates as polymer solvents. It also highlights the application of polymer gels formed in these materials as shape stabilizing matrices for thermal energy storage. It is now available to read online.
Jordan Brito, Hanna Hlushko, Ashleigh Abbott, Aliaksei Aliakseyeu, and Raman Hlushko wrote a review article that was recently published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces!
The article, titled “Integrating Antioxidant Functionality into Polymer Materials: Fundamentals, Strategies, and Applications“, aims to follow a materials engineer’s approach to designing effective antioxidant polymer materials with specific discussion of applications in biomedical engineering and food packaging. It is now available to read online.
Dr. Raman Hlushko’s research was recently accepted to Macromolecules!
The article, titled “Dynamics and Self-Healing of Layer-by-Layer Hydrogen-Bonded Films of Linear Synthetic Polyphenols“, is now available to read online.
Ph.D. candidate Diana Al Husseini passed her preliminary exam this Monday! She presented her dissertation topic “Surface Functionalization for Mid-Infrared On-Chip Sensing” to her committee.
Diana will also be presenting at the 95th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium on Wed., June 15. At 3 PM CT, tune into her virtual presentation about “All-Nanoparticle Surface Functionalization for Mid-Infrared On-Chip Sensing.”
The Texas A&M University Materials Science & Engineering news page recently featured graduate students Xiuzhu Zhu and Kartik Kumar Rajagopalan. The article discusses their recent Best Poster Award at the 2021 ACS Spring National Meeting.
Congratulations to Xiuzhu Zhu for successfully defending her master’s thesis!
Xiuzhu earned her M.S. degree based on her work using polymers to shape-stabilize phase change materials. During her time in the group, she was selected for a PMSE Best Poster Award at ACS Spring 2021.
The Texas A&M University Materials Science & Engineering news page recently featured Ph.D. student Jordan Brito. The article details her recent acceptance to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.