Student Poster Session

Wednesday, October 14, 2015: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Chair:
Brandon Borzi, Rhein Chemie Corporation
P1
Investigation of Structure- Property Relationship in Diblock Poly(alloocimene-b-isobutylene) Thermoplastic Elastomers
Andrew McClain, Chemical and Biomolecular, Akron Univeristy, Akron, OH and Judit E. Puskas, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
P2
Synthesis of Hydrolysis Resistant Polyisobutylene-Based Polyurethanes
Jozsef Kantor1, Judit Puskas2 and Elizabeth Collister1, (1)Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
P3
Thermoplastic Elastomer Fiber Mat As Local Delivery Vehicle: Development of Functionalized Fluorescein Derivatives
Gayatri Shrikhande1, Judit Puskas2, Attila Gergely3, Sanghamitra Sen1 and Elizabeth Collister4, (1)Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (3)Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (4)Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
P4
Structure and Properties of Ultrasonically Extruded NR/BR Blends and Their Compounds Filled with Silica
Tian Liang and Avraam I. Isayev, Department of Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
P5
Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Based on Eco-Friendly EPDM
Mansehaj Singh, Ferris State University, BIG Rapids, MI and Matt Yang, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
P6
Oligo-b-Alanine b-Sheets As Crosslinker and Filler
Xin Tan1, Gary Hamed2, Li Jia1 and Joseph Scavuzzo3, (1)Department of Polymer Science, University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)The University Of Akron, Akron, OH, (3)The University of Akron, Akron, OH
P7
Fabrication and Properties of Novel Rice Bran Carbon/Carboxylated Styrene Butadiene Rubber Composites: Effect of Coupling Agents and Ionic Liquid
Yinhang Zhang, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan-si, South Korea and Ur Ryong Cho, professor, School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan, South Korea
P8
An Investigation on the Tribology of Bentonite/Silane/NBR Nanocomposites and the Effects of Solid Lubricants
Xin Ge Sr., School of Energy, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 330-708, Republic of, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan, South Korea and Ur Ryong Cho, professor, School of Energy, Materials and Applied Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, School of Energy, Materials and Applied Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Republic of Korea, Cheonan, South Korea
P9
Synthesis and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose-Graft-Poly(methyl methacrylate) Copolymers and Their Application As Rubber Reinforcements
Fei Deng Sr., Master and Ur Ryong Cho, professor, School of Energy, Materials and Applied Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, School of Energy, Materials and Applied Chemical Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Republic of Korea, Cheonan, South Korea
P10
Synthesis of Thermosetting Green Resins Based on Alkene-Containing Plant Oils
Brinda Mehta1, Paula Watt1 and Coleen Pugh, PhD2, (1)Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)Polymer Science, University of Akron, Akron, OH
P11
Synthesis of Hyperbranched Poly(n-nonyl acrylate) and its Crosslinking to form Organogels
Dibyendu Debnath1, Yangtian Lu1, Robert Weiss, PhD2 and Coleen Pugh, PhD1, (1)Department of Polymer Science, University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH
P12
Investigation on the Relationship Between Physical Properties and Rubber Abrasion Resistance
Nischay Kodihalli Shivaprakash and Joey Mead, Plastics Engineering, University Of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
P13
Preparation and Properties of PP/Waste EPDM Thermoplastic Elastomers Using Ultrasonically Aided Extrusion
Jing Zhong, Hui Dong and Avraam I. Isayev, Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, The University of Akron, Department of Polymer Engineering, Akron, OH
P14
Rubbery Drug-Eluting Electrospun Fiber Mats for Healthcare
Aditya Jindal, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH and Judit Puskas, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
P15
Surface Engineering Approach for Enhanced Filler Dispersion and Hysteresis Reduction in Carbon Black Filled Rubber Compounds
Prasad Raut1, Nicole Swanson2, Coleen Pugh, PhD2 and Sadhan C. Jana1, (1)Department of Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)Polymer Science, University of Akron, Akron, OH
P16
Reduce Exposure to Crystalline Silica By Substitution with Fused Silica in Silicones
Jose Elias, Innovation and Technology, RD Abbott Company, Cerritos, CA and Rick Ziebell, Ch.E., R.D. Abbott Company, Inc, Cerritos, CA
P17
Light Weighting Silicone Rubber Materials
Jose Gonzalez, Technology & Innovation, R.D. Abbott Company, Inc, Cerritos, CA and Rick Ziebell, Ch.E., R.D. Abbott Company, Inc, Cerritos, CA
P18
Modified Soybean Oil-Extended SBR Compounds and Vulcanizates Filled with Carbon Black and Silica  
Jiaxi Li1, Avraam I. Isayev2, Mark Soucek, Dr.1 and Xiaofeng Ren, Dr.1, (1)Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, (2)Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, The University of Akron, Department of Polymer Engineering, Akron, OH
P19
Effect of Silane Coupling Agent in Silica-Reinforced Natural Rubber/Epoxidized Natural Rubber Blends
Andrew Antonitis, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Chelmsford, MA and Joey Mead, Plastics Engineering, University Of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
P20
Omniphobic Electrospun Butyl Rubber Membranes-Nicholas Staub
Nicholas Staub, Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Dracut, MA and Joey Mead, Plastics Engineering Dept.