MATERIALS SCIENCE

Fabrication, Synthesis, & Blending

• Synthesis of polymers in supercritical carbon dioxide and conventional solvents
• Fire resistant resins and composites
• Extrusion and injection molding
• Plasma etching and deposition
• Optical and electron-beam lithography
• Thinfilm depositions

Characterization

• Thermal and mechanical testing
• Molecular weight determination
• Auto ignition temperature determination
• Flammability testing
• Electrical, optical, crystallographic testing
• Surface topography, roughness and composition

Characterization of Macromolecules

• Analysis of macromolecules up to a molecular weight of 1,000,000
• Analysis of both non-volatile and polar compounds

Separation Science

• Gradient capability detection
• Variable wavelength detection
• Flame ionization detection
• Separation and quantitation of low molecular weight compounds

Bioremediation, Biomodification, & Biofouling Studies

• Use of naturally immobilized biofilm microbial communities
• Facilitates cooperative metabolic activities between individual organisms
• Overall increase in metabolic efficiency and retention of biomass
• Identification of specific genes which are important for biofilm-forming microorganism
• Development of specific biofilm-specific probes for detection of biofouling
• Development of fouling-resistant surface coatings