Polymeric Materials:
Tailored Structure, Properties, and Function
The objective of our research group is to develop polymeric materials with enhanced physical properties and function. We specialize in polymer synthetic techniques, structural characterization (small-angle neutron, x-ray and light scattering), thermodynamics and self-assembly, and development of structure-property relationships.
Research projects are focused on the following areas:
Sustainable and biodegradable polymers derived from renewable resources
Advanced materials for wind energy
Structure and dynamics of block copolymer micelles
pH-responsive, antifouling polymer brushes
Multicomponent and multiphase polymer blends
Recent Publications
Herrera Monegro, R.; Krishnamoorti, R.; Robertson, M.L. Functionalization and repurposing of Polypropylene to a Thermoset Polyurethane 2024,
Ding, W.; Hanson, J.; Shi, Y.; Yao, Y.; Robertson, M.L. Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Thermoplastic Elastomers through Incorporating Ionic Interactions" Macromolecules 2024, ASAP
Herrera Monegro, R; Gonzalez, K; Graham S; Guerrero, M; Robertson, M.L.; Henderson, J. Learning from Tomorrow's Recyclers: Extension of Hands-on Recycled Waste Ativity Journal of Chemical Education 2024, 101, 7, 2899-2902
Ammar, A.; Smith, J.; Aslan, U.; Balan, V.; Robertson, M. L.; Karim, A.Pressure Indicator Composite Films via Compressive Deformation of a Translucent Matrix Containing a Contrasting Filler. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024, 16, 15, 19432–19441
Herrera Monegro, R.; Graham, S.; Steele, J.; Robertson, M. L.; Henderson, J. Hands-on Activity Illustrating the Sorting Process of Recycled Waste and Its Role in Promoting Sustainable Solutions. Journal of Chemical Education 2024
Ayser, M.; Tonny, W.; Sanchez Hernandez, I.; Kuriakose, R.; Smith, J. D.; Wallaert, S. J.; Karim, A.; Robertson, M. L.; Balan, V. Fractionating Chitin-Glucan Complex and Coproducts from Pleurotus Ostreatus Mushrooms." Waste and Biomass Valorization 2023
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