DIVISION OF POLYMER CHEMISTRY

C. A. Guymon and C. Landry-Coltrain, Program Chairs

SUNDAY MORNING

 Section A

Marriott -- Salon 14/15

7th International Biorelated Polymers Symposium

Tutorials and Bio-related Polymers and Materials

R. C. Advincula and R. M. Ottenbrite, Organizers, Presiding

8:30 — Introductory Remarks.

8:40 —1. Introduction to biorelated polymers and their applications. R. M. Ottenbrite

9:10 —2. Principles of controlled drug delivery systems with relevance to tissue engineering implants. A. S. Hoffman

9:40 —3. Biosurfaces, macromolecular assemblies, and surface analytical methods. R. C. Advincula

10:10 — Intermission.

10:20 —4. Biosensors: Principles and contemporary issues. A. Guiseppi-Elie

10:50 —5. Nanostructure applications: Tutorial . A. Nan, H. Ghandehari

11:20 —6. Hydrogels: Soft, wet, elastic materials with unusual properties. R. A. Siegel

 Section B

Marriott -- Salon A2

Entrepreneurship in Polymers and Technology

Entrepreneurship Tutorial

Cosponsored with BMGT, PRES, SCHB, WCC, and CEPA
K. O. Havelka, P. Zarras, D. W. Smith Jr., and R. D. Wesson, Organizers
D. A. Wicks, Presiding
J. M. DeSimone, Organizer, Presiding

8:25 — Introductory Remarks.

8:30 —7. Entrepreneurship in polymers and technology: Overview of activities and opportunities. K. O. Havelka

9:00 —8. Technology, entrepreneurship and innovation in the San Francisco Bay area. R. S. Randolph

9:30 —9. Small business research innovation partnership opportunities at the National Science Foundation. R. D. Wesson

10:00 — Intermission.

10:10 —10. The science and the commercial opportunities behind metathesis catalysts. R. H. Grubbs

10:40 —11. ElimineX™ - controlling Listeria from concept to commercialization: A success story. S. A. Di Biase

11:10 —12. Tools to foster entrepreneurship in a large corporation. N. Spišáková, D. H. Bolton

11:40 —13. Challenges and opportunities of material-centric entrepreneurship. A. A. Andreev

 Section C

Marriott -- Salon B2

Multicompartment Micelles: Higher Order Self-assembly of Block Copolymers

Cosponsored with COLL
T. P. Lodge, Organizer
M. A. Hillmyer, Organizer, Presiding

8:30 — Introductory Remarks. T. P. Lodge.

9:00 —14. Synthetic strategies for preparing multicompartment micelles. J -F. Lutz, J. Kristen, K. Skrabania, A. Laschewsky

9:30 —15. Multicompartment micellar hydrogels from poly(2-oxazoline)s containing fluorophilic, hydrophilic and lipophilic blocks. C. M. Papadakis, R. Ivanova, T. B. Bonné, K. Lüdtke, T. Komenda, R. Jordan

10:00 — Intermission.

10:30 —16. Shaped core-shell morphologies assembled intramolecularly within brush block copolymers and intermolecularly between linear block copolymers. Z. Chen, C. Cheng, K. Qi, K. L. Wooley, H. Cui, K. Hales, Z. Li, D. J. Pochan, E. Khoshdel

11:00 —17. Disks, toroids and other multicompartment micelles from the assembly of charged triblocks or diblock copolymer blends. D. J. Pochan, H. Cui, Z. Li, K. Hales, K. L. Wooley, Z. Chen

11:30 —18. Higher block copolymer assembly. G. Liu

 Section D

Marriott -- Salon 12/13

Polymers in Biosensors and Biochips

Smart Structures

S. Daunert, Presiding
A. Guiseppi-Elie, Organizer, Presiding

8:30 —19. Interfacial architectures for optical biosensing. W. Knoll, F. Yu, R. N. Zare, C. Corten, D. Kuckling, D. Yao, B. V. O. Muir, C. W. Frank

9:00 —20. Holograms based on smart polymers and their use for selective glucose monitoring. A. Horgan, K. Dean, A. Marshall, S. Kabilan, J. Pritchard

9:30 —21. Influence of block length for ferrocenyl-functionalized block copolymers as precursor for biosensoric applications. F -J. Lopez-Villanueva, A. Garcia Marcos, K. Fischer, M. Schmidt, B. Alonso, C. M. Casado, M. P. Garcia Armada, J. Losada, H. Frey

9:50 —22. Polymer-mediated self-assembly of nanoparticles and the use of magnetic particles to probe ligand-receptor interactions. S. M. Barber, P. J. Costanzo, T. L. Kuhl, T. E. Patten

10:10 — Intermission.

10:30 —23. Organic conductors and biomolecules: A formidable combination. G. G. Wallace

11:00 —24. Electrochemical-surface plasmon resonance (SPR) glucose biosensors based on conducting polymer/glucose oxidase multilayer films. R. C. Advincula, A. Baba, W. Knoll

11:30 —25. Optical fiber biosensors utilizing turnaround point long period gratings with self-assembled polymer coatings. E. Gifford, Z. Wang, S. Ramachandran, J. R. Heflin

11:50 —26. Optimization of the molecular orbital energies of conjugated polymers for optical amplification of fluorescent sensors. B. Liu, G. C. Bazan

 Section E

Marriott -- Salon C3

General Papers: Polymers in Nanotechnology

D. Garcia, Organizer
N. Leventis, Presiding

8:20 —27. "Reptational" movements of isotactic poly(methyl methacrylate) chains on mica observed by in situ atomic force microscopy. J. Kumaki, T. Kawauchi, E. Yashima

28. Withdrawn.

8:40 —29. Photochemical attachment of reactive crosslinked polymer films to Si/SiO2 surfaces and subsequent polymer brush growth. K. R. Carter, M. Beinhoff, J. Frommer

9:00 —30. Hydrogen sensing using polyaniline nanofibers. S. Virji, B. H. Weiller, R. B. Kaner

9:20 —31. Nano forces in conjugated polymer thin films and self-assembled monolayers by conducting probe AFM. S. Zou, A. V. Tivanski, J. Li, G. Walker

9:40 —32. Structural engineering of DNA multilayer films. A. P. R. Johnston, F. Caruso

10:00 —33. Thermal radical addition of a polyarylene to C₆₀ and carbon nano-onions. A. Rettenbacher, M. W. Perpall, L. Echegoyen, D. W. Smith Jr.

10:20 —34. “Living” conducting polymers: Tailor-made nanostructured electronic materials. R. D. McCullough

10:40 —35. Acid-catalyzed time-efficient synthesis of resorcinol-formaldehyde aerogels and crosslinking with isocyanates. S. Mulik, C. Sotiriou-Leventis, N. Leventis

11:00 —36. Polymer nanostructural patterning in chiral selection. C. M. Sprout, L. Liu, R. Valluzzi

11:20 —37. Toward functional, hierarchically structured, optoelectronic materials. H. Frauenrath, E. Jahnke, A -S. Millerioux, I. Lieberwirth, N. Severin, J. Rabe

11:40 —38. Triptycene-functionalized PPEs: Effect of hydrogen bonding on polymer ordering. J. Hoogboom, T. M. Swager

 Section F

Marriott -- Nob Hill A

General Papers: Synthesis and Characterization

D. Garcia, Organizer
D. R. Tyler, Presiding

8:00 —39. Temperature effects on the rate of photodegradation for polymers containing metal-metal bonds along their backbone. B. C. Daglen, D. R. Tyler

8:20 —40. Low temperature nitroxide-mediated polymerization by a bis-N-alkoxyamine initiator. N. L. Hill, R. Braslau

8:40 —41. Nano-channel based supramolecules from N,N-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)alkylamine. T. Rungsimanon, A. Laobuthee, S. Chirachanchai

9:00 —42. Combinatorial toolkit for development of fuel cell proton exchange membranes. J. C. Meredith, P. Zapata, K. Reed, P. Basak

9:20 —43. Anionic polymerization of butadiene and butadiene-styrene mixtures using 2-lithio-2-aryl-1,3-dithiane initiators. Y -Y. Yan, T. E. Hogan, W. L. Hergenrother, D. F. Lawson

9:40 —45. Polypropylene radical functionalization: A quasi stoichiometric process allowing molecular weight conservation. F. Ciardelli, S. Augier, E. Passaglia, S. Coiai, J -L. Pradel, J -J. Flat

10:00 —46. Macromonomers as well-defined building blocks in the synthesis of hybrid octafunctional star-shaped or crosslinked poly(ethylene oxides). P. J. Lutz, H. Harris, Y. Lamy

10:20 —47. Phase behavior of the melting of water in Nafion: Electrolytic effects. J. T. Capehart, S. Garoff, T. W. Capehart

10:40 —48. Heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation of polyvinylpyridines. Y. Aoyama, B. M. Novak

11:00 —49. Holography via liquid crystalline photopolymerization: The effect of various additives. L. J. Tucker, M. Sponsler

11:20 —50. Theoretical study on an unexpected phosphine polymerzation by nitric oxide. Y -L. Zhao, C. A. Gonzàlez, M. Marquez

 

Health Materials and Techniques: Research and Development over the Past 25 Years: Investment in Basic Research Leading to Benefits for Society

Sponsored by HIST, Cosponsored with PRES, CHED, MEDI, PMSE, POLY, and PRES

 

SWNTs From Synthesis to Application, From the Lab to the Fab: In Memory of Dr. Richard Smalley

Past, Current, and Future Directions of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Sponsored by PRES, Cosponsored with COLL, ENVR, FUEL, IEC, INOR, ORGN, PHYS, PMSE, POLY, SCHB, and COMSCI

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

 Section A

Marriott -- Salon 14/15

7th International Biorelated Polymers Symposium

Bio-related Surfaces

R. M. Ottenbrite and R. C. Advincula, Organizers
J. E. Puskas and H. Usui, Presiding

1:30 —51. Intelligent drug release and biosurfaces by poly(methacrylic acid)-l-polyisobutylene amphiphilic polyelectrolyte conetworks. M. Haraszti, B. Iván, K. M. Shakesheff

2:00 —52. Tailored polymers for the construction of biomimetic cell membranes. R. Jordan, A. Foertig, O. Purrucker, M. Tanaka, R. Gleixner

2:20 —53. Bioconjugation onto a biological surface using fluorescent polymers synthesized by living radical polymerization. J. Nicolas, D. M. Haddleton, E. Khoshdel

2:40 —54. Direct surface functionalization of novel biomaterials. E. A. Foreman, J. E. Puskas

3:00 —55. Contact biocidal polymeric surface modifiers: Polyurethanes containing 2,2-substituted -1,3-propylene oxide soft blocks with alkylammonium side chains. K. J. Wynne, P. Kurt, K. Brunson, B. Duan, L. Wood, D. Ohman

3:30 — Intermission.

3:40 —56. Bioactive surfaces derived from nanostructured hybrid polymer-sol-gel-derived. R. Advincula

4:10 —57. Control of collagen nanostructures for the study of pulmonary stem cells-surface interactions. Y -C. Chang

4:30 —58. In situ surface plasmon observation of the growth process of polypeptide polymer brush by physical vapor depositon. H. Usui, R. C. Advincula, K. Tanaka, K. Ogura

4:50 —59. Functional modification of biodegradable polyester for cell-specific biomaterial surfaces. I. Taniguchi, W. A. Kuhlman, L. Griffith, A. M. Mayes

5:10 —60. Layer-by-layer thin films for sequential delivery of multiple agents. H. F. Chuang, P. T. Hammond

 Section B

Marriott -- Salon A2

Entrepreneurship in Polymers and Technology

Bridging the Gap from Science to Commercialization

Cosponsored with BMGT, PRES, SCHB, WCC, and CEPA
K. O. Havelka, P. Zarras, and J. M. DeSimone, Organizers
D. W. Smith Jr. and R. D. Wesson, Organizers, Presiding

1:30 —61. Warwick Effect Polymers Ltd: Commercializing university IP in living radical polymerization. D. M. Haddleton

2:00 —62. Entrepreneurship at the interface of medicinal and polymer sciences: An NSF IGERT program to prepare students for an uncertain future. D. A. Wicks, L. J. Mathias, K. Malone, J. S. Williamson

2:30 —63. Opportunities for collaboration with industries in diverse stages of technological developments: Cases in Japanese universities. Y. Kimura

3:00 — Intermission.

3:15 —64. From the lab to the marketplace: Plextronics-a case study on entrepreneurship. R. D. McCullough

3:45 —65. Polymers designed to perform in an application. R. L. Stark

4:15 — H.F. Whalen, Jr. 2006 Award in Honor of J. DeSimone.

4:20 —66. The H.F. Whalen, Jr. 2006 Award Address, The blending of academic research and teaching with entrepreneurship: The launching of Liquidia Technologies. J. DeSimone

4:50 — Whalen Award presentation and reception honoring J. DeSimone.

 Section C

Marriott -- Salon B2

Multicompartment Micelles: Higher Order Self-assembly of Block Copolymers

Cosponsored with COLL
M. A. Hillmyer, Organizer
T. P. Lodge, Organizer, Presiding

1:30 —67. Self-assembly of water-soluble block copolymers prepared by ATRP. S. P. Armes

2:00 —68. Thermo-, pH- and salt-responsive novel “schizophrenic” ABC triblock copolymers and their use in the synthesis of shell cross-linked micelles. V. Bütün

2:30 —69. Transformable self-assemblies from responsive double-hydrophilic ABC terpolymers in aqueous media. C. Tsitsilianis, I. Katsampas, Y. Roiter, S. Minko, N. Stavrouli, M. Gotsopoulos

3:00 — Intermission.

3:30 —70. Multicompartment micelles from triblock copolymers in dilute solution. J. Zhu, W. Jiang

4:00 —71. Self-assembly of polystyrene-b-poly(2-vinylpyridine)-b-poly(ethylene oxide) triblock copolymer in aqueous media: Comparison and critical evaluation of results of long-term multidisciplinary studies. K. Prochazka, M. Stepanek, J. Humpolickova, P. Matejicek, M. Hof, M. Spirkova

4:30 —72. Synthesis and aqueous self-assembly of ABC miktoarm star block terpolymers. M. A. Hillmyer, T. P. Lodge, Z. Li

 Section D

Marriott -- Salon 12/13

Polymers in Biosensors and Biochips

Microarrays

A. Guiseppi-Elie, Organizer
C. N. Bowman and B. McIntosh, Presiding

1:30 —73. Cell based bioassays in microfluidic systems. M. V. Pishko

2:00 —74. All-polymer chips for high throughput DNA microarray analysis. O. Prucker, T. Neumann, G. Dame, T. Brandstetter, J. Rühe

2:30 —75. Signal amplifying DNA microarray by means of a novel conjugated polymer. K. Lee, J -M. Rouillard, J. C. Cho, E. Gulari, J. Kim

2:50 —76. Antibody microarray using molecular-shape imprinting on a polymer containing azo dye. F. Hoshino, T. Ikawa, M. Mouri, M. Narita, O. Watanabe, Y. Ueno, T. Tsuda, T. Osawa

3:10 — Intermission.

3:30 —77. Visible light photopolymerization for the detection of biomolecular recognition. R. R. Hansen, H. D. Sikes, L. M. Johnson, C. N. Bowman

4:00 —78. Multifunctional coatings based on chemical vapor depostion co-polymerization. J. Lahann, H -Y. Chen, Y. Elkasabi

4:20 —79. On-chip separation of oligonucleotide by triblock copolymer mixture in its gel-like state. J. Zhang, M. Gassmann, C. Burger, B. Chu

 Section E

Marriott -- Salon C3

General Papers: Polymers in Nanotechnology

D. Garcia, Organizer
J. Pyun, Presiding

1:30 —80. Controlled formation of nano- and microstructures on polymer films using atomic force microscopy. S. Jagadesan, S. Sindhu, R. Advincula, S. Valiyaveettil, P. Taranekar

1:50 —81. Electrochromic devices by ionic self-assembled multilayer films. V. Jain, J. R. Heflin

2:10 —82. Nanoscale polymeric ligands and conductive polymers with biospecific properties: Materials for controlling cell-signaling and as the active component in biosensors. I. M. Khan, D. Reuven, B. Sannigrahi, S. Dwaipayan, B. Baird

2:30 —83. Synthesis of polymer coated cobalt nanoparticles from polymethacrylate terpolymers prepared from free radical polymerization. S. Bowles, M. Judd, N. A. Futral, B. Wong, J. Pyun

2:50 —84. The structure and dielectric properties of plasma-polymerized benzene and OFCB thin films. H. Jiang, L. Hong, N. Venkatasubramanian, J. Grant, K. Eyink, K. J. Wiacek, S. Fries-Carr, J. O. Enlow, T. J. Bunning

3:10 —85. Side-chain grafted random copolymer brushes as neutral surfaces controlling the orientation of block copolymer microdomains in thin films. I. In, Y -H. La, S -M. Park, P. F. Nealey, P. Gopalan

3:30 —86. Colloidal photonic crystals with designed functional polyelectrolyte multilayer defects. F. Fleischhaker, A. C. Arsenault, Z. Wang, V. Kitaev, F. C. Peiris, G. v. Freymann, I. Manners, R. Zentel, G. A. Ozin

3:50 —87. Grafting of a hyperbranched poly(ether-ketone) onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes via an AB₂ monomer. D. H. Wang, J. B. Baek, L. S. Tan

4:10 —88. Preparation and properties of carbohydrate-polymer/layered silicate nanocomposite membranes. J. S. Park, J. W. Rhim, S. Y. Nam

4:30 —212. Infrared spectroscopic analysis of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) from atomistic molecular dynamics simulations. S -T. Lin, Y -T. Tung

4:50 —468. Stretching behavior of single diblock copolymer chains in different solvent conditions. N. Gunari, A. C. Balazs, G. C. Walker

89. Withdrawn.

90. Withdrawn.

 Section F

Marriott -- Nob Hill A

Mark Scholars Symposium

T. E. Long, Organizer, Presiding

2:00 — Introductory Remarks. W. J. Brittain.

2:10 —91. From fundamental polymerizations to functional polymeric materials. J. E. McGrath

2:50 —92. New opportunities for advanced polymer materials. J. Economy

3:30 —93. Permeation properties of thin glassy polymer films. D. R. Paul

4:10 — Concluding Remarks. T. E. Long.

SUNDAY EVENING

 Section A

Moscone Convention Center -- Hall D

General Papers: Polymers and Biology

D. Garcia, Organizer

6:00 - 8:00

94. Highly fluorescent and completely water-soluble poly(p-phenyleneethynylene) copolymer for bioconjugation. K. Lee, J. C. Cho, J. DeHeck, J. Kim

95. Biopolymer based chiral selector for chiral monomer separations. L. Liu, C. M. Sprout, G. Cheng, R. Valluzzi

96. Development of molecularly imprinted polymers as catalysts in selective solid-state [2+2] photodimerization reactions. X. Wu, K. D. Shimizu

97. Formation of nanotubes and nanovesicles from bolaamphiphilic peptides and their applications. I. A. Banerjee, R. L. Spear, R. Tamayev, M. Z. Menzenski, S. Colletti

98. Isothermal titration calorimetry and transmission electron microscopy of main-chain viologen polymer containing bromide as counterions. P. K. Bhowmik, M. A. Cheney, H. Han, L. Ma

99. Monodisperserd soap-free polymer latex particles and trypsin immobilization on them. L. Weng, C. Kan, K. Kang, R. Li, Y. Cui, Y. Du

100. Optimization of phospholipid tubule morphology. C. C. Garrett, B. N. Thomas

101. Switchable friction of stimulus-responsive hydrogels. D. P. Chang, J. E. Dolbow, S. Zauscher

102. Nylon humidity aging with and without Kevlar. R. Bernstein, D. K. Derzon

103. Low temperature photopolymerization and post cure charactetistic of acrylates. X. Gao, S. Shi, H. Gao, J. Nie

104. Influence of chemical structure of benzophenones and cyclic acetals on the kinetics of diacrylates. S. Shi, H. Gao, P. Xiao, J. Nie

105. Ultraviolet photopolymerization of cycloaliphatic dimethacrylates. H. Gao, S. Shi, P. Xiao, M. Xiao, J. Nie

106. Withdrawn.

 Section B

Moscone Convention Center -- Hall D

General Papers: Polymers in Nanotechnology

D. Garcia, Organizer

6:00 - 8:00

107. Chiral 2D crystals of one-handed helical polyacetylenes on solid surfaces. S -I. Sakurai, K. Okoshi, J. Kumaki, E. Yashima

108. Multiwall carbon nanotubes/thermoplastic polyester elastomers nanocomposites. H -J. Lee, J -Y. Choi, D -H. Cho, D. Kim, L -S. Tan, J -B. Baek

109. Functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes with SMA. G. Wang, Z. Qu, Y. Li

110. Water soluble nano-adducts of co-poly (ester amide) with poly (ethylene glycol): Preparation, characterization and drug release. I. Legashvili, B. Sannigrahi, I. M. Khan, N. Nepharidze, R. Katsarava

111. Nanotechnological supercapacitors with active layer of N-methyl pyrolle. C. Baristiran, A. Erden, G. Sönmez

112. Grafting of linear and hyperbranched flexible polyetherketones onto the surface of multiwalled carbon nanotube. I. Y. Jeon, S -Y. Park, L -S. Tan, J -B. Baek

113. Purification and functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) in a mild polyphosphoric acid. S -W. Han, S -J. Oh, L -S. Tan, J -B. Baek

114. Preparation of various porous polymer nanofibers. H. J. Jeon, E. H. Jeong, J. H. Hong, W. K. Son, W. H. Park, J. H. Youk, W -J. Jin

115. A general route to nanofibers of substituted polyanilines. H. D. Tran, R. B. Kaner

116. AFM analysis of C60 and a PAMAM dendrimer-C60 nanoconjugate. M. Chai, A. W. Jensen, H. G. Abdelhady, D. Tomalia

117. Composite materials of single-walled carbon nanotubes and polystyrene. M. N. Tchoul, W. T. Ford, G. Lolli, D. E. Resasco, M. L. P. Ha, B. P. Grady

118. Covalently bonded layer-by-layer assemblies of dendrimers by "Click" chemistry. M. Kade, R. Vestberg, M. Malkoch, P. Wu, V. V. Fokin, M. G. Finn, K. B. Sharpless, C. J. Hawker

119. Drug-conjugated polymeric nanoparticles for targeted delivery: Model system for nanoparticle toxicity studies. D. Smith, S. T. Nguyen

120. Effect of glass transition temperature on the kinetics of the phase separation of excimer-forming dyes in amorphous polymers. C. Sing, B. R. Crenshaw, C. Weder

121. Hydration and dynamic behavior of poly(N-isopropyIacrylamide)s in aqueous solution. Y. Ono, T. Shikata

122. Investigation of T_g in crosslinked methacrylate resins using DSC and fluorescence spectroscopy. S. Kulkarni, S. L. Wunder, G. Baran

123. Light intensity and crosslinking effects on the nanostructure of polymerizable lyotropic liquid crystalline systems. L. Sievens-Figueroa, C. A. Guymon

124. Nanoscale helical and supramolecular helical poly(2-methoxystyrene) polymeric systems as biofunctional materials. J. Mendenhall, K. Gordon, B. Sannigrahi, I. M. Khan

125. Poly(ethylene glycol) containing nanostructures with medical imaging applications. B. W. Messmore, K -I. Fukukawa, E. D. Pressly, C. J. Hawker

126. Poly(methyl methacrylate)/polycarbonate nanofiber nanocomposites for ballistic protection. Y. Liu, Y. Gao, N. E. Hedin, H. Fong

127. Preparation of a novel flame retardant epoxy/clay nanocomposites by a delaminated phosphorus-containing clay. W -S. Wang, J -C. Tang, Y. W. Chen-Yang

128. Solvent annealing of poly(styrene-b-tert-butylacrylate) thin films: Effect of casting and annealing solvent on morphology. M. Leolukman, Y -H. La, P. F. Nealey, P. Gopalan

129. Sulfonation of block copolymers and their gas transport properties. H. Y. Hwang, M. A. Jeong, J. W. Rhim, S. Y. Ha, S. Y. Nam

130. Virus imprinting and reuptake in polymer films. C. J. Stephenson, W. R. Carroll, M. A. Yehl, K. D. Shimizu

131. Thermally switchable resist composition containing poly (betaine) and methods of preparing, imaging and printing. S. Beckley, J. Schreck

132. Topochemical polymerizations in supramolecular polymers of oligopeptide substituted diacetylenes. H. Frauenrath, E. Jahnke, A -S. Millerioux, I. Lieberwirth, N. Severin, J. P. Rabe

133. Rheological properties of supramolecular gels. W. H. Binder, L. Petraru

134. Photocurable silicon-elastic polymers for advanced soft lithography. K. M. Choi

135. Preparation and characterization of the PBuA-OP10AC copolymer. L. Guo, H. Wang, R. Wu, F. Liu

136. Preparation of silica-polybutyl acrylate core-shell nanocomposites. L. Guo, R. Wu, H. Wang, F. Liu

137. Preparation and characterization of cationic polyurethane/montmorillonite nanocomposites. E. H. Jeong, T. G. Kim, H. S. Lee, J. H. Youk

138. One-step preparation of polymer nanofibers containing silver nanoparticles. W -J. Jin, H. J. Jeon, E. H. Jeong, J. H. Hong, J. H. Youk

139. Preparation and gas permeation properties of PBT-clay hybrid membranes. D. H. Yu, Y. J. Kim, J. W. Rhim, H. Huh, S. Y. Nam

140. Preparation and mechanical property of crosslinked chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) nanofiber. Y. Zhou, D. Yang, J. Nie

141. Fabrication of nanocapsule via chemical vapor deposition polymerization. X. Cao, H. Pu, X. Liao

 Section C

Moscone Convention Center -- Hall D

General Papers: Synthesis and Characterization

D. Garcia, Organizer

6:00 - 8:00

142. Relationship between the melting behavior of solvent and molecular morphology in syndiotactic polystyrene gel. T. Nakaoki, N. Imamura

143. Synthesis of highly isotactic poly(vinyl alcohol). H. J. Jeon, J. H. Hong, E. H. Jeong, W -J. Jin, J. H. Youk, S. I. Mah

144. A new highly stable polymer for solar cells and near-infrared applications. A. Erden, C. Baristiran, O. El-Atwani, G. Sönmez

145. Investigation on molecular structure and molecular mobility of solvent in isotactic polypropylene gel. T. Nakaoki, H. Tanimura, S. Harada

146. Liquid crystalline polymers with bent-core mesogens. X. Chen, K. K. Tenneti, C. Y. Li, Q -F. Zhou

147. Thermal induced changes in dynamic heterogeneity for ultra-thin PDMS films. T. M. Alam, S. K. McIntyre

148. Surface properties and morphology of silk fabric treated by pulsed-plasma generated from theta-pinch device. V. Pimpan, P. Khaymapanya, P. Kamsing, R. Mongkolnavin

149. Modification of polymeric surfaces for the improvement of thermoplastic composites. J. Albuerne, A. Boschetti-de-Fierro, P. F. W. Simon, V. Abetz

150. A new chip-based viscometer for size exclusion chromatography. G. Saunders, I. Willoughby, S. O'Donohue, J. McConville, M. Blom

151. A novel approach to blue light emitting polymers. G. Zhou, I. I. Harruna, K. B. Bota, C. W. Ingram

152. Bound state of solvent in syndiotactic polypropylene/o-dichlorobenzene gel. T. Nakaoki, K. Yamashita

153. Ferroelectric liquid crystals for second order nonlinear opitcs: Synthesis of an azo bridged dimer ferroelectric liquid crystal side-chain polymer with a poly(methylsiloxane) backbone. Y. Zhang, M. J. O'Callaghan

154. Hydrodynamic and kinetic properties of conjugated polyelectrolyte studied with fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. H. Yue, D. H. Waldeck

155. Towards wheat gluten blends with superior performance: Synthesis of poly(vinyl thiol) additives. L. M. McGrath, G. Saha, R. S. Parnas, A. D. Asandei

156. Towards cyclic anthracene monomers. M. C. Stuparu, D. Lentz, H. Ruegger, A. D. Schlüter

157. pH Dependent nano-structure synthesis of conducting polymers using sodium alginate as template. S. Chen, C. Ouyang, B. Che, D. Zhou, Q. Xue

158. Synthesis and solution properties of associative responsive PMMA-PAA-P2VP-PAA-PMMA pentablock terpolymers. C. Tsitsilianis, N. Stavrouli, S. A. Angelopoulos, I. Katsampas

159. Preparation of polyimide films by vapor deposition polymerization. Y. Li, H. Pu, X. Liao

160. Study on sulphonate-containing functional latex particles. Y. Chen, C. Kan, Y. Du, S. Huang

161. Design and synthesis of a novel azobenzene-containing poly(urethane urea). L. Liu, H. Pu, D. Wan

162. Electroluminescence from a conjugated polymer grafted with CdSe/ZnS quantum dots: High brightness and improved efficiency. K -B. Chen, M -H. Chen, S -H. Yang, C -S. Hsu, C -C. Chen, H -J. Chien

163. Studies on NLO-active polymers from maleimide styrene copolymers for optical devices. L. Liu, H. Pu, W. Jiang, Z. Yang

164. Novel anhydrous proton exchange membranes based on undecylimidazole. L. Tang, H. Pu, D. Wang, J. Yuan

165. Synthesis of a novel dendronized polyacrylamide triester and its water soluble derivatives with amino and bis(quaternary ammonium) functional groups. C. Zhang, W. H. Daly

166. Controlled graft copolymerization of hydrophobic monomers onto guar gum derivatives. V. K. Holmes, W. H. Daly

167. Synthesis of hydrophobic-water soluble N-acyl chitosan derivatives. L. M. Champagne, W. H. Daly

168. Synthesis of vinylogous TTF-containing polymers via oxidative polymerization of bisdithiafulvenes. S. Inagi, K. Naka, Y. Chujo

169. Synthesis and chemoselectivity of novel methylated N-benzyl chitosan derivatives with iodomethane. W. Sajomsang, S. Tantayanon, W. H. Daly, V. Tangpasuthadol

170. Synthesis and characterization of novel highly branched polymers via a one-pot RAFT polymerization reaction. P. Mounteney, S. Perrier, P. Findlay, D. J. Duncalf, S. Rannard

171. Synthesis and characterization of block copolymers containing regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene). A. E. Javier, M. C. Iovu, R. D. McCullough

172. Synthesis and characterization of hydrophilic polymer brushes by aqueous RAFT polymerization 1. Growth of PDMA brushes from CTA incorporated surfaces. K. Ranganathan, J. N. Kizhakkedathu, D. E. Brooks

173. Synthesis and characterization of regioregular ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers made by the ring-opening metathesis polymerization of 3,5-cycloheptene-1,3-diol. R. Walker, R. H. Grubbs

174. Synthesis and characterization of shape persistent polyphenylene dendrimers. G. L. Brown, J. M. Gardiner, A. D'Emanuele, D. Attwood, R. Gibb

175. Synthesis and homopolymerization of sodium HEMA xanthate. S. M. Taylor, T. E. Hogen-Esch

176. Synthesis and polymerization of a novel perfluorinated monomer. E. Murotani, M. Sawaguchi, S. Saito, T. Okazoe

177. Synthesis and polymerization of ethyl á-(hydroxyethylester)acrylate. J -F. Morizur, L. J. Mathias

178. Synthesis of polystyrene star-shaped polymers based on w-undecenyl polystyrene macromonomers and octafunctionalsilsesquioxanes. P. J. Lutz, H. Harris, E. Catari

179. Living radical polymerizations of acrylic acid and vinyl acetate mediated by ogano-cobalt porphyrin complexes. C -H. Peng, J. Scricco, X. Fu, M. Fryd, B. B. Wayland

180. Macromolecular networks based on inclusion associations between beta-cyclodextrin and adamantyl groups grafted to poly(acrylic acid). L. Li, X. Guo, L. Fu, R. K. Prud'homme, B. L. May, S. F. Lincoln

181. New glycopolymers via synthesis and polymerization of 1-O-vinyl glycosides. H. Frauenrath, J. Yuan, K. Lindner

182. On the synthesis of anionically chargeable high molar mass, first to fourth-generation dendronized polymers via the macromonomer route. E. Kasëmi, A. D. Schlüter

183. Peptide end-functionalized block copolymers prepared by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. B. K. Parrish, J. N. Cha

184. Phosphor ylide mediated polymerizations of MMA at ambient temperatures with quantitative initiator efficiencies. J. Ling, T. E. Hogen-Esch

185. Polymerization of di- and triacetylenes utilizing perfluorophenyl/phenyl interactions. H. Frauenrath, R. Xu, V. Gramlich

186. Polymerization of propylene and butene-1 with doubly bridged metallocene catalyst. T. Okamoto, Y. Minami, T. Kashiwamura, M. Kanamaru

187. AGET ATRP in water: A facile route to synthesis of well-controlled, high molecular weight, water-soluble polymers. J. K. Oh, F. Perineau, K. Matyjaszewski

188. Carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber composites reinforced by defatted soy flour and carbon black co-filler. L. Jong

189. Controlling the bulk properties of polyaniline by crosslinking with perfluorophenyl azides. A. V. Jadhav, A. D. Gudmundsdottir

190. End-capping of poly-9,9'-dihexylfluorenes. N. Fomina, M. E. Thompson, T. E. Hogen-Esch

191. Improved monomer synthesis for poly(arylene-ether-ketone-imide). D. H. Wang, T. Marsh, P. T. Mather, L. S. Tan

192. Incorporation of poly(3-hexylthiophene) into an amphiphilic block copolymer. C. R. Craley, M. C. Iovu, R. D. McCullough

193. Novel copolymers of vinyl acetate and alkoxy ring-substituted 2-phenyl-1,1-dicyanoethylenes. G. B. Kharas, S. M. Russell, C. A. Diener, E. A. Johnson, K. E. Mc Creary, E. Chlupsa, V. A. Nguyen, M. R. O'Brien, M. E. Ogden-Schuette, J. A. Oliver, N. Walia

194. Synthesis and characterization of a new class of fluorinated aryl ether polymers. S. T. Iacono, D. Ewald, S. M. Budy, D. W. Smith Jr.

195. Cp₂TiCl-catalyzed styrene polymerizations initiated by SET reduction of carbonyls: Effect of temperature, aldehyde/Cp₂TiCl₂ and Cp₂TiCl₂/Zn ratios. A. D. Asandei, Y. Chen

196. Cp₂TiCl-catalyzed graft copolymerization of styrene from epoxidized poly(isoprene). A. D. Asandei, G. Saha, A. Ranade

197. Novel polyunsaturated poly(ether ester) made by consecutive formation of ether and ester bonds under one pot conditions. A. Parthiban, N. Y. Hung, T. R. B. Rao, L. L. Yang

198. Radical grafting polymerization of allyl- and acryl-monomers onto textiles: Preparation and characterization. S. Liu, G. Sun

199. Radical copolymerization of 1-[(fluoromethyl)vinyl]benzene with chlorotrifluoroethylene. M. Tredwell, G. K. Kostov, V. Gouverneur, B. Ameduri

200. Synthesis and polymerization of a new norbornene-containing monomer. L. Chen, M. A. Hillmyer

201. PFG ¹H NMR studies of water diffusion in proton exchange membranes. S. K. McIntyre, T. M. Alam, M. Hickner, C. J. Cornelius, C. H. Fujimoto

202. Synthesis for poly(3-hexylthiophene) macroinitiator suitable for reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer. Y. Lee, J. K. Kim, K. Fukukawa, J. Bang, C. J. Hawker

203. Synthesis of homopolymer containing diphenyl end-capped oligothiophene co-oligomer unit in the side chain. C. Zhao, Y. Zhang, L. Rothberg, M -K. Ng

204. Bioengineering functional copolymers: Copper(II)–poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone-co-N-isopropylacrylamide) macrocomplexes. B. K. Denizli, S. Dincer, H. Denizli, Z. M. Rzaev

205. Influence of perfluoroheptylcarbonylamino end groups on the surface properties of semi-crystalline poly(butylene isophthalate) polyesters. A. Synytska, Z. G. Wang, F. Simon, L. Häusler, M. Stamm, K. Grundke, D. Appelhans, B. I. Voit

206. Hydrophobic and superhydrophobic aromatic fluorinated degradable polymers. S. Agarwal, M. Bognitzki

207. Synthesis of fluorinated block copolymers by living radical polymerization. N. M. Hansen, S. Hvilsted, M. Gerstenberg, D. Nyström, D. M. Haddleton

208. Synthesis and luminescence studies of poly (vinyl acetate)-Eu (III) coordination compound. Z. Wu, X. Wang, T. Tao, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, H. Fong

209. Synthesis of heterobifunctional block copolymers of PEG and PNIPAM. Y. You, D. Oupicky

210. Synthesis of iminopyridyl NI (ll) bimetallic catalysts and their application in ethylene oligomerization/polymerization. K. Bijal, C. S. Ha, D. W. Park, I. Kim

211. Design and synthesis of novel bimetallic trinuclear complexes and their applications as catalysts for the ethylene polymerization. K. J. Lee, J. H. Choi, C. S. Ha, D. W. Park, I. Kim

213. Atom transfer radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate using diphenyl-2-pyridylphosphine as ligand. X. Zhigang, N. Seok Kyun, K. Kyung Sik, J. Eun Kyoung, O. Hyun Suk, L. Won Seok

214. Atom transfer radical polymerization of high molecular weight 3-arm star poly(methyl methacrylate). H. J. Jeon, W -J. Jin, E. H. Jeong, J. H. Hong, S. H. Ahn, J. H. Choi, K. S. Cho, J. H. Youk

215. Preparation and characterization of cationic polyurethane nanofiber mats for antimicrobial applications. E. H. Jeong, J. Yang, J. H. Youk

216. Preparation of discotic liquid crystal containing hydrogen bonds and photopolymerization for fixation of their mesogenic structure. S. W. Lee, S. J. Lee, J. W. Lee, M. K. You, J. Y. Jho

217. Synthesis of nitrilotriacetic acid-end-functionalized polystyrene using atom transfer radical polymerization. H. Y. Cho, S. B. Ko, H -J. Paik

218. Reactions of polycaprolactone in supercritical CO2 fluids. Y -T. Shieh, Y -T. Lin

219. Synthesis of side-chain functionalized PP-g-NH2 and applications in PP/clay nanocomposites. M -J. Chang, Y -M. Wang, W -T. Yang, G. J. Jiang Sr.

220. Synthesis and properties of a carbazole-containing hyperbranched poly(aryleneethynylene)s. H. Peng, X. W. Zheng, B. Z. Tang

221. Synthesis of discotic liquid crystalline polyacetylenes with triphenylene-cored mesogenic pendants. C -M. Xing, K -Q. Zhao, J. W. Y. Lam, B. Z. Tang

222. Synthesis of a hyperbranched polytriazole by 1,3-dipolar polycycloaddition. A. Qin, M. Haeussler, J. W. Y. Lam, K. K. C. Tse, B. Z. Tang

223. Synthesis and properties of polyacetylenes carrying perylene pendants. J. Hua, J. W. Y. Lam, X. Yu, H. Peng, K. S. Wong, H. S. Kwok, B. Z. Tang

224. Synthesis and properties of the polymeric surfactants prepared by N-phenyl substituted maleamic acids and hydrophobic monomers. C. Li, Y. Yang, J. Zhang, Q. Pan, M. Pei

225. Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polyurethanes derived from poly(e-caprolactone-co-b-butylolactone). J. H. Hong, H. J. Jeon, E. H. Jeong, W. R. Yu, J. H. Youk

226. Synthesis and characterization of polyester containing biphenol A modified by phosphaphenathrene. L. Qin, J. Zhi, B. Tong, Y. Dong

227. Synthesis and characterization of polyester containing phosphaphenathrene. Q. Lijun, Z. Junge, T. Bin, D. Yuping

 

SWNTs From Synthesis to Application, From the Lab to the Fab: In Memory of Dr. Richard Smalley

Carbon Nanostructure Research: Products, Perspectives, and Spinoffs of Smalley’s Influence

Sponsored by PRES, Cosponsored with COLL, ENVR, FUEL, IEC, INOR, ORGN, PHYS, PMSE, POLY, SCHB, and COMSCI

MONDAY MORNING

 Section A

Marriott -- Salon 14/15

7th International Biorelated Polymers Symposium

Bio-related Nanostructures and Nanomaterials

R. M. Ottenbrite, Organizer
N. Y. Rapoport, Presiding
R. C. Advincula, Organizer, Presiding

8:30 — Introductory Remarks.

8:40 —228. Sugar-immobilized gold nano-particles (SGNP): Novel bioprobe for the on-site analysis of the oligosaccharide-protein interactions. Y. Suda, Y. Kishimoto, T. Nishimura, S. Yamashita, M. Hamamatsu, A. Saito, M. Sato, M. Wakao

9:10 —229. Nanogel engineering for DDS: Cationic polysaccharide nanogels for intracellular protein or quantum dot delivery. K. Akiyoshi, H. Ayame, U. Hasegawa, S. Toita, W. Asayama, N. Morimoto

9:30 —230. Nitroxide mediated radical polymerization from multiwalled carbon nanotubes and applications in biological recognition in aqueous medium. S. M. Ramirez, D. Y. Sogah

9:50 —231. Magnetic silica nanotubes for drug delivery: Synthesis, characterization and in vitro evaluation. A. Nan, X. Bai, S. J. Son, S. B. Lee, H. Ghandehari

10:10 —232. Investigations of peptide-amphiphile nanostructure. J. Hartgerink, S. E. Paramonov, H -W. Jun

10:30 — Intermission.

10:40 —233. Recent results with “smart” polymers and their protein conjugates. A. S. Hoffman, P. S. Stayton

11:10 —234. Preparation of freestanding nano-adhesive plasters having hetero-surfaces. S. Takeoka, Y. Okamura

11:30 —235. Superparamagnetic iron oxide - containing polydiacetylenic liposomes. Y. Cai, E. D. de Muinck, R. B. Grubbs

11:50 —236. Echogenic polymeric nanoparticles for tumor imaging and therapy. N. Rapoport, Z. Gao

12:10 —237. The role of phospholipids in stabilizing and creating nanostructured polymers. M. W. Urban

 Section B

Marriott -- Salon A2

Entrepreneurship in Polymers and Technology

Bridging the Gap from Science to Commercialization

Cosponsored with BMGT, PRES, SCHB, WCC, and CEPA
K. O. Havelka, D. W. Smith Jr., J. M. DeSimone, and R. D. Wesson, Organizers
R. T. Graf, Presiding
P. Zarras, Organizer, Presiding

8:20 —238. Tutorial: Invention to business venture through the innovation- entrepreneurship nexus. S. Shah

9:00 —239. Building a chemical company: Are you out of your mind? B. Gordon III

9:30 —240. Role of defense funding agencies in promoting entrepreneurship and technology development. J. P. Armistead

10:00 — Intermission.

10:10 —241. Risk and innovation in science: From Einstein's photon to plastic solar cells. A. J. Heeger

10:40 —242. Polymers for the interface of photonics, nanotechnology and biotechnology: Opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurship. P. N. Prasad

11:10 —243. Polymeric nanomaterials: Concepts to commercial opportunities. G. E. Wnek

11:40 —244. Applications of marine DNA as intelligent polymers. N. Ogata

 Section C

Marriott -- Salon B2

Multicompartment Micelles: Higher Order Self-assembly of Block Copolymers

Cosponsored with COLL
M. A. Hillmyer and T. P. Lodge, Organizers
A. J. Ryan, Presiding

8:30 —245. Morphology of amphiphilic block copolymer dispersions: Role of molecular architecture and molecular weight. F. S. Bates, A. K. Brannan, K. P. Davis, S. Jain, X. Gong, L. E. Scriven

9:00 —246. Biomimetic block copolymer filaments: From biodegradability to charged and segregated blends. D. E. Discher, Y. Geng, K. Vijayan

9:30 —247. Multi-compartment aggregates: Supermicelles, compound micelles, compound or multi-lamellar vesicles and hollow hoops. N. Duxin, A. Eisenberg

10:00 — Intermission.

10:30 —248. Properties of protein-containing block copolymer membranes. W. P. Meier

11:00 —249. Using protein folding motifs to generate complex, hierarchically-organized micellar structures. H -A. Klok, G. W. Vandermeulen, H. Nuhn

11:30 —250. Layered-micelles/nanoparticles from hierarchical self-assembly of pH-responsive brush polymers for drug and gene delivery. P. Xu, Y. Zhan, S. Li, E. A. Van Kirk, J. Ren, W. J. Murdoch, M. Radosz, Y. Shen

 Section D

Marriott -- Salon 12/13

Polymers in Biosensors and Biochips

Responsive Polymers

A. Guiseppi-Elie, Organizer
M. V. Pishko and B. V. O. Muir, Presiding

8:30 —251. Stimuli-responsive hydrogels based on hinge motion binding proteins as recognition elements. J. D. Ehrick, S. Bachas-Daunert, S. Stokes, E. A. Moschou, S. K. Deo, L. G. Bachas, S. Daunert

9:00 —252. Biomimetic hydrogels for in vivo biosensor biocompatibility. A. Guiseppi-Elie

9:30 —253. Peptide-modified responsive surfaces with built-in logic for sensing and signal transduction. R. Toomey, P. Tian, L. Neuman

9:50 —254. Low volume dispensing of biomaterials for diagnostics. A. V. Lemmo, H. Citeau, B. Kirk, B. McIntosh, R. Trull, A. Guiseppi-Elie

10:10 — Intermission.

10:30 —255. Cellular response of the anti-inflammatory cytokine tethered non-fouling surfaces. D -H. Kim, J. Smith, W. M. Reichert

11:00 —256. Fabrication of tunable diffraction gratings based on thermoresponsive NIPAAm hydrogels for grating coupled surface plasmon resonance. B. V. O. Muir, C. Corten, D. Kuckling, A. Kasry, W. Knoll, C. W. Frank

11:30 —257. Formation of a multi-channel colorimetric polymer as a sensor for biogenic amines. C. J. Stephenson, K. D. Shimizu

 Section E

Marriott -- Salon C3

General Papers: Synthesis and Characterization

Synthesis A

D. Garcia, Organizer
B. S. Sumerlin, Presiding

8:00 —258. Macromonomer synthesis via ATRP and click chemistry. B. S. Sumerlin, A. P. Vogt

8:20 —259. Main-chain calixarene polymers: An RCM/ROMP route leads to elastomers. Y. Yang, T. M. Swager

8:40 —260. Mechanism of stereospecific polymerization of acrylates catalyzed by group 4 metallocenes. L. Cavallo, L. Caporaso, J. G. Budria

9:00 —261. N-heterocyclic carbenes as organocatalysts for the ring-opening polymerization of e-caprolactone. N. E. Kamber, M. K. Kiesewetter, J. L. Hedrick, R. M. Waymouth

9:20 —262. Covalent incorporation of eosin into ROM-polymers and preparation of polymer particles. M. Blas, F. Stelzer, C. Slugovc

9:40 —263. Olefin polymerization with methylpalladium complexes bearing phosphine-sulfonate bidentate ligands. T. Kochi, K. Yoshimura, S. Noda, K. Nozaki

10:00 —264. Organocatalytic ring opening polymerization: Activation through hydrogen bonding. B. G. G. Lohmeijer, R. C. Pratt, H. Li, A. P. Dove, F. Nederberg, A. F. Mason, G. F. Eade, J. Choi, R. M. Waymouth, C. Wade, J. L. Hedrick

10:20 —265. Synthesis and characterization of amphiphilic block copolymer networks synthesized by RAFT controlled radical polymerization. M. Achilleos, T. Krasia-Christoforou, C. S. Patrickios

10:40 —266. Synthesis and characterization of dithia[3.3](2,6)pyridinophane-containing zigzag polymer. Y. Morisaki, T. Ishida, Y. Chujo

11:00 —267. Synthesis of macrocyclic polymethylene: The polyhomologation reaction of a surface attached initiator/catalyst. R. Sulc, K. J. Shea

11:20 —268. Synthesis of multifunctionalized dendrimers. K. Yoon, P. Goyal, M. Weck

11:40 —269. Synthesis of photoresponsive polymers having P-chiral phosphine in the main chain. Y. Ouchi, Y. Morisaki, Y. Chujo

 

SWNTs From Synthesis to Application, From the Lab to the Fab: In Memory of Dr. Richard Smalley

Applications and Modifications of SWNTs Which Have Economic Impact

Sponsored by PRES, Cosponsored with COLL, ENVR, FUEL, IEC, INOR, ORGN, PHYS, PMSE, POLY, SCHB, and COMSCI

MONDAY AFTERNOON

 Section A

Marriott -- Salon 14/15

7th International Biorelated Polymers Symposium

Bio-related Hydrogels

R. M. Ottenbrite and R. C. Advincula, Organizers
C. Frank and F. M. Winnik, Presiding

1:30 —270. Structure-property relationships for hydrogels with applications to biomedical devices. C. Frank, M. E. Harmon, D. Kucklung, W. Knoll, D. Myung

2:00 —271. Development of tough, adherent hydrogels for structural orthopedic applications. A. Coury, P. Jarrett, H. Kramer, L. Avila, R. El-Hayek, K. Messier, R. Jackson, F. Pollo

2:20 —272. Humidity-dependent wetting properties of thin hydrogel films. M. J. Mackel, S. Sanchez, J. A. Kornfield

2:40 —273. Protein-crosslinked polymeric hydrogels for controlled assembly and receptor-targeted erosion. K. L. Kiick

3:00 —274. Osmotic and structural properties of biopolymer solutions and gels. F. Horkay

3:20 — Intermission.

3:30 —275. Temperature-dependence of the structure and association of cholesteryl-modified pullulan-poly-(N-isopropylacrylamide) hybrid nanogels. N. Morimoto, X -P. Qiu, F. M. Winnik, K. Akiyoshi

4:00 —276. Biomineralization of agarose gel: Electrophoresis approach for homogeneous and quickly forming hydroxyapatite. J. Watanabe, M. Akashi

4:20 —277. Hyaluronic acid-based microgels for vocal fold regeneration. X. Jia, Y. Yeo, R. J. Clifton, T. Jiao, D. S. Kohane, J. Kobler, S. M. Zeitels, R. Langer

4:40 —278. Preparation of bioconjugated hydrogels that respond to target biomolecules. T. Miyata, K. Okawa, M. Jige, C. Ohba, T. Uragami

 Section B

Marriott -- Salon A2

Entrepreneurship in Polymers and Technology

Success Stories from Laboratory to Products

Cosponsored with BMGT, PRES, SCHB, WCC, and CEPA
P. Zarras, D. W. Smith Jr., J. M. DeSimone, and R. D. Wesson, Organizers
S. Shah, Presiding
K. O. Havelka, Organizer, Presiding

1:30 —279. Delivering innovation using a new business paradigm. J. M. Pochan

2:00 —280. Venture capital funding for companies enabled by polymer science. C. Smith, D. T. Colbert

2:30 —281. Case study on new startup companies, their beginnings, products and formula for success. J. K. Jones

3:00 — Intermission.

3:15 —282. Commercialization of specialty polymers: An entrepreneur's perspective on NSF SBIR supported research and development and faculty startups. E. H. Wagener, D. W. Smith Jr.

3:45 —283. Expanding the boundaries: Continued innovation using polymers. V. F. Haynes

4:15 —284. Novel biomaterials in ophthalmology and wound care. J. C. Salamone, J. F. Kunzler, D. Ammon, A. B. Salamone, R. Borazjani

4:45 — Remarks by ACS President, Ann Nalley.

4:55 — Presidential Event and Awards Reception.

 Section C

Marriott -- Salon B2

Multicompartment Micelles: Higher Order Self-assembly of Block Copolymers

Cosponsored with COLL
M. A. Hillmyer and T. P. Lodge, Organizers
F. S. Bates, Presiding

1:30 —285. Aqueous micelles formed by ABC, ACB, ABCA and ABCB copoly(2-oxazoline)s. J -F. Gohy, C -A. Fustin, H. Huang, A. Jonas, R. Hoogenboom, M. A. M. Leenen, F. Wiesbrock, U. S. Schubert

2:00 —286. Telechelic hydrophobically-modified poly-(N-isopropylacrylamides and poly-(2-isopropyl-2-oxazolines): Do they form multidomain polymeric micelles in water? P. Kujawa, R. Obeid, X -P. Qiu, F. M. Winnik

2:30 —287. Structure analysis of multicompartment micelles: Scattering methods. A. F. Thünemann

3:00 — Intermission.

3:30 —288. Monodisperse three-phase particles from micellar nanoreactors. A. J. Ryan, O. O. Mykhaylyk, N. Tzokova, N. Williams

4:00 —289. Design of microphase morphologies using hierarchic self-assembly in blends with block copolymers. V. Abetz, K -V. Peinemann, P. F. W. Simon, D. J. Rojas Rivas

4:30 —290. Fluctuation relaxation in multicomponent systems containing micelles and other aggregates. A. J. Patel, M. L. Ruegg, A. Sandy, S. Narayanan, S. G. J. Mochrie, B. Garetz, H. Watanabe, N. P. Balsara

 Section D

Marriott -- Salon 12/13

General Papers: Polymers and Biology

D. Garcia, Organizer
J. A. Jaber, Presiding

1:00 —291. Calcium rich biocomposites with interesting optical properties: A polymer driven approach. S. Sindhu, S. Jagadesan, H. Li, S. Valiyaveettil

1:20 —292. Natural living carbocationic polymerization (NLCP) of isopentenyl alcohol: Proof of concept. J. E. Puskas, P. Pasetto, F. Peruch, A. Deffieux

1:40 —293. Reactive coatings for surface modification via spatially controlled Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. J. Lahann, H -Y. Chen, H. Nandivada

2:00 —294. Salt induced doping and swelling: Thin films with tunable elastic modulus. J. A. Jaber, J. B. Schlenoff

2:20 —295. Synthesis and material properties of functionalized lactide oligomers as in situ crosslinkable scaffolds for tissue regeneration. E. Jabbari, X. He

2:40 —296. Synthesis of poly(butadiene-alt-maleic anhydride) copolymer and its adsorption to silicon wafer surfaces. J. A. Lee, T. McCarthy

3:00 —297. Unfolding and refolding behavior of maltose-binding protein by AFM. S. Zou, R. S. Sullan, G. Walker

3:20 —298. Wang resin surface functionalization through [2+3] Huisgens Cycloaddition process and its potential bio-applications. G. Chen, L. Tao, G. Mantovani, V. Ladmiral, D. M. Haddleton

3:40 —299. X-ray studies of regenerated cellulose fibers wet spun from environmental friendly NaOH/Urea aqueous solution. X. Chen, C. Burger, J. Cai, L. Zhang, B. S. Hsiao, B. Chu

4:00 —300. Purification and properties of two chitosanases from penicillium sp. ZD-Z1. S. Sui, K. Zhang, L. Zheng

4:20 —301. Withdrawn.

4:40 —302. Withdrawn.

 Section E

Marriott -- Salon C3

Nanoparticles and Microparticles: Synthesis and Applications

Nanoparticle Assembly

S. H. Foulger and W. T. Ford, Organizers
V. M. Rotello, Organizer, Presiding

1:30 —303. Nanoparticles trapped in polymer gels by grafting-from and cross-linking. K. Sill, S -H. Cha, J. C. Lee, T. Emrick

2:00 —304. Monofunctional gold nanoparticles and nanoparticle/polymer hybrid materials. Q. Huo, Q. Dai, J. Zou

2:20 —305. Inorganic cluster synthesis in thin film coatings based on polymer multilayers and block copolymers. R. E. Cohen

2:50 —306. Bricks and mortar: Polymer-mediated self-assembly of nanoparticles. V. M. Rotello

3:20 — Intermission.

3:40 —307. Mesoscopic arrays of gold nanostructures. E. R. Zubarev

4:00 —308. Nanoparticles in PAMAM dendrimer containing polyelectrolyte multilayers. N. Zacharia, M. Modestino, P. T. Hammond

4:20 —309. Polymers to make and align nanoparticles to controlled superstructures. M. Antonietti

4:50 —310. Controlled preparation of nanogel particles and their use as macromonomers. J. W. Stansbury, M. Trujillo-Lemon, X. Ding

 Section F

Marriott -- Willow

General Papers: Synthesis and Characterization

Synthesis

D. Garcia, Organizer
R. L. Kuhlman, Presiding

1:00 —311. Selective hydrogenation of poly(styrene-b-2vinylpyridine) with heterogeneous catalytic systems. Y. Aoyama, B. M. Novak

1:20 —312. Synthesis of reactive stimuli-responsive polymers via controlled radical polymerization. N. Metz, P. Theato

1:40 —313. Ethylene-based olefin block copolymers by chain shuttling. R. L. Kuhlman, D. J. Arriola, E. M. Carnahan, P. D. Hustad, T. T. Wenzel

2:00 —314. An alternative chain-transfer-to-monomer mechanism for transition-metal-catalyzed propene polymerization. G. Talarico, P. H. M. Budzelaar

2:20 —315. Light activated RAFT polymerization. S. C. Moratti, S. T. Scroggins

2:40 —316. A facile route to honeycomb-like structures. L. Billon, L. Ghannam, J. Francois

3:00 —317. Synthesis and characterization of poly (butyl acrylate)/ silicate nanocomposites by emulsifier-free emulsion technique. S. K. Swain, R. Samal, P. K. Sahoo

3:20 —318. Synthesis of novel polymethylene derivatives having [2.2]paracyclophane as a pendant. N. Wada, Y. Morisaki, Y. Chujo

3:40 —319. Synthesis of polymer modified inorganic nanoparticles in inverse emulsions for preparation of transparent nanocomposite materials. M. Klapper, V. Khrenov, F. Schwager, K. Müllen, M. Koch

4:00 —320. Synthesis, characterization and properties of very high molecular weight and narrowly dispersed hyperbranched polyglycerols. R. K. Kainthan, D. E. Brooks

4:20 —321. Controlled radical graft copolymerization of methacylonitrile and ethyl acrylate monomers on cellulose. K. C. Gupta

4:40 —322. Synthesis of poly(isobutylene-block-methyl methacrylate) by a novel coupling approach based on living cationic and anionic polymerization. T. Higashihara, D. Feng, R. Faust

 

Fuel Cell Chemistry and Operation

Proton Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells in Honor of Prof. Jim McGrath - Plenary Session

Sponsored by FUEL, Cosponsored with IEC, INOR, PMSE, POLY, and PRES

 

SWNTs From Synthesis to Application, From the Lab to the Fab: In Memory of Dr. Richard Smalley

Past, Current, and Future Directions of Carbon Nanostructures

Sponsored by PRES, Cosponsored with COLL, ENVR, FUEL, IEC, INOR, ORGN, PHYS, PMSE, POLY, SCHB, and COMSCI

 

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Polymer Chemistry

Sponsored by CHED, Cosponsored with SOCED, and POLY

MONDAY EVENING

 Section A

Moscone Convention Center -- Hall D

Sci-Mix

C. A. Guymon and C. Landry-Coltrain, Organizers, Presiding

8:00 - 10:00

95, 97-98, 100, 102, 116-118, 120, 122-123, 128, 130-131, 147, 151, 153-155, 171-174, 180-181, 183, 185, 187, 189, 192, 195, 198, 206-207. See previous listings.

412-415, 420, 426-428, 431, 433, 435, 442, 445, 448-450, 453-454, 456-457, 460, 464, 477, 480, 482, 484, 487, 490, 494-496, 504-506, 508, 526, 530-531, 550. See subsequent listings.

TUESDAY MORNING

 Section A

Marriott -- Salon 14/15

7th International Biorelated Polymers Symposium

Drug Delivery Systems

R. M. Ottenbrite and R. C. Advincula, Organizers
T. Minko and K. L. Kiick, Presiding

8:30 — Introductory Remarks.

8:40 —323. Targeted polymeric prodrug with multivalent components for cancer therapy. T. Minko, J. J. Khandare, P. Chandna, S. S. Dharap, Y. Wang

9:00 —324. Self-porating polymersomes efficiently deliver antisense to the nucleus. D. Discher, Y. Kim

9:20 —325. STARBURST® and Priostar™ dendrimers for controlled drug delivery applications. S. Svenson, A. S. Chauhan, L. A. Reyna, D. A. Tomalia

9:40 —326. Genipin cross-linked chitosan nanoparticles for controlled release of rifampicin. K. C. Gupta

10:00 —327. Layered nanoparticles for gene delivery. P. Xu, Y. Zhan, S. Li, E. A. Van Kirk, J. Ren, W. J. Murdoch, M. Radosz, Y. Shen

10:20 — Intermission.

10:30 —328. Protein direct delivery to dendritic cells using polymeric nanoparticles consisting of poly(γ-glutamic acid) derivatives for vaccination. M. Akashi, T. Akagi, S. Nakagawa, M. Baba

10:50 —329. Application of genetically engineered biopolymers in gene therapy. A. Hatefi, H. Ghandehari

11:10 —330. Novel water-soluble and photostable dendritic L-DOPA prodrugs. M. Chai, S. Tang, A. Sharma

11:30 —331. Shell crosslinked nanoparticles containing degradable crosslinkers for controlled drug delivery. Y. Li, K. L. Wooley, S. Harrisson

11:50 —332. Catalytic generation of nitric oxide from S-nitrosothiols using organotelluride-linked polymer. S. Hwang, M. E. Meyerhoff

 Section B

Marriott -- Salon A2

Silicones and Silicone-Modified Materials

M. J. Owen, M. E. Van Dyke, S. D. Smith, and J. J. Fitzgerald, Organizers
S. J. Clarson, Organizer, Presiding

8:30 —333. Advanced materials based on the siloxane bond. S. J. Clarson

9:00 —334. PAMAMOS dendrimers: Opening new possibilities to engineering nanotechnology. P. R. Dvornic, C. Hartmann-Thompson, S. N. Kaganove, J. Rousseau, A. Sarkar, T. Zhang

9:30 —335. Modification of polymer matrixes of different architecture by fluoro-containing organosilicon Oligomers: Estimation of matrix influence on molecular organization and other properties. A. M. Muzafarov, N. A. Shumilkina, A. S. Tereshchenko

10:00 —336. Hyperbranched polyalkoxysiloxane: A unique silica precursor for the preparation of nanocomposites. X. Zhu, K. Peter, M. Moeller, C. Melian, A. Adams-Buda, D. E. Demco

10:20 — Intermission.

10:40 —337. Building biological layers on silicone elastomers using redistributive erosion/growth mechanisms. M. A. Brook, L. Liu, H. Sheardown, H. Chen, Y. Chen, D. Mo