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Materials Research Ben-Amotz , D. Chmielewski, J. A. Kais, S. Mao, C. Ren, T. Simpson, G. J. Thompson, D. H. Wei, A. Wilker, J. Yang, C.

Recent developments in materials chemistry offer new avenues for designing advanced materials with novel physical properties or application toward human health. Conversely, contemporary challenges in the physical and life sciences now require an innovative departure from traditional materials and methods. Creative approaches toward these objectives are the defining characteristic of the materials research in the Chemistry Department. Focus areas include:

• Nanoscale materials science. The synthesis and characterization of materials with length scales below 100 nm is fundamental to nanoscale science and engineering. Structure-property relationships in nanostructured materials provide the essential knowledge base for the creation and design of nanoscale devices. D. Ben-Amotz, K. Choi, A. Ivanisevic, C. Mao, T. Ren, D. Thompson, A. Wei, C. Yang
• Biological materials and engineering. The interface between materials chemistry and living systems offer unique opportunities to address important questions of a biological nature, and to create new materials and devices for biomedical applications. J. Chmielewski, A. Ivanisevic, C. Mao, D. Thompson, A. Wei, J. Wilker, C. Yang
• Surface chemistry and analysis. The chemistry of surfaces provide a wealth of opportunities in basic and applied materials science. A. Ivanisevic, D. Thompson, J. Wilker 
• High-throughput discovery. The miniaturization of transport processes and chemical analysis, coupled with highly sensitive methods of detection, will rely increasingly on novel spectroscopic and imaging methods for materials analysis. M. D. Raftery, D. Thompson
• Polymers. New polymers with controlled structures and properties can be achieved using single-site, homogeneous transition metal catalysts. Polymer characterization with solid state NMR. J. Grutzner, C. Mao, D. Thompson, J. Wilker 
• Theoretical developments in materials chemistry. The physical limits and potential applications of novel materials are only beginning to be tapped. Predicting and modeling the properties of complex matter can produce new insights for the advancement of materials chemistry. S. Kais.
  

Laboratory for Chemical Nanotechnology. This laboratory addresses the specific needs of the Purdue Community to have access to the necessary equipment for development of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Dr. Alexander Ribbe is the director of this facility and it is open to all Scientists and Students from Purdue University.

 

 

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