2008 Annual Meeting

Session: Diffusion in Polymers I

This session will focus on practical applications and theoretical aspects of diffusion phenomena within polymeric systems. Talks will focus on novel measurement techniques, interpretation of data, and examination of diffusion-related unit operations.

Chair

John M. Zielinski, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Co-Chair

Yossef A. Elabd, Department of Chemical Engineering, Drexel University

Presentations

08:30 AM

(26a) Diffusion, Mass Uptake, and Free Volume Behavior of Polymer Thin and Ultra-Thin Films
Richard A. Lawson, Peter J. Ludovice, Clifford L. Henderson

08:55 AM

(26b) Modeling Surfactant and Drug Transport from P-Hema Hydrogels
Yash Kapoor, Anuj Chauhan

09:20 AM

(26c) Diffusion and Interfacial Behavior of PDMS-Water Systems
Ahmed E. Ismail, Gary S. Grest, David R. Heine, Mark J. Stevens, Mesfin Tsige

09:45 AM

(26d) Surface Infusion of Colorants and Nanoparticles into Processed Thermoplastics
Ronald C. Hedden, Daniel M. Lentz, Robert A. Pyles

10:10 AM

(26e) Investigation of the Dissolution Behavior of Waste Polymers In Biodiesel
Ying Zhang, Surya K. Mallapragada, Balaji Narasimhan

10:35 AM

(26f) Atomistic Simulation of the Diffusion of Small Gas Molecules in Polyisobutylene
Kavitha Chelakara Satyanarayana, Jens Abildskov, Rafiqul Gani, Georgia Tsolou, Vlasis Mavrantzas