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
"Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Thermoplastic Elastomers through Incorporating Ionic Interactions" Ding, W.; Hanson, J.; Shi, Y.; Yao, Y.; Robertson, M.L.; Macromolecules 2024
"Learning from Tomorrow's Recyclers: Extension of Hands-on Recycled Waste Ativity" Herrera Monegro, R; Gonzalez, K; Graham S; Guerrero, M; Robertson, M.L.; Henderson, J; Journal of Chemical Education 2024, 101, 7, 2899-2902
"Pressure Indicator Composite Films via Compressive Deformation of a Translucent Matrix Containing a Contrasting Filler." Ammar, A.; Smith, J.; Aslan, U.; Balan, V.; Robertson, M. L.; Karim, A.; ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024, 16, 15, 19432–19441
"Hands-on Activity Illustrating the Sorting Process of Recycled Waste and Its Role in Promoting Sustainable Solutions." Herrera Monegro, R.; Graham, S.; Steele, J.; Robertson, M. L.; Henderson, J.*; Journal of Chemical Education 2024
"Fractionating Chitin-Glucan Complex and Coproducts from Pleurotus Ostreatus Mushrooms." Ayser, M.; Tonny, W.; Sanchez Hernandez, I.; Kuriakose, R.; Smith, J. D.; Wallaert, S. J.; Karim, A.; Robertson, M. L.; Balan, V.* Waste and Biomass Valorization 2023
Click here for a full publication list.
