U.S.-Brazil Cooperative Research on Interpenetrating PolymerNetwork Formation.

该奖项支持聚合物领域的合作研究 将由研究中心的哈里·弗里施主持 纽约大学（纽约州立大学-奥尔巴尼分校）和Glaucione de 巴罗斯是塞阿拉联邦大学的 巴西，福塔莱萨。 他们将研究新的方法， 聚合物改性通过形成 互穿聚合物网络。 这样的网络 可能会导致更有价值的改性天然 具有显著增强的物理性能的聚合物 特性. 改善天然橡胶的机械性能 橡胶，如增加强度，摩擦和 将在需要抗冲击性工作中寻求抗冲击性 没有什么复杂的设备或材料。为 例如，离子或电导率可以是 通过适当的材料掺杂来改善。 网络 由巴西棕榈蜡制成的复合材料可以生产出一种材料， 结晶度较低。 这次合作代表了一个很好的适合之间 研究人员的研究兴趣。 此外，他们之间的互动 将为学生提供新的研究生课程， 两个机构。预计该项目将产生 在巴西的一个新的聚合物研究能力， 天然来源的替代产品， 由于石油供应变得稀缺或价格上涨， 上升.

This award supports cooperative research in polymers to be conducted by Harry Frisch of the Research Foundation of New York (SUNY-Albany) and Glaucione de Barros of the Federal University of Ceara in Fortaleza, Brazil. They will study novel methods of polymer modification by the formation of interpenetrating polymer networks. Such networks could result in more valuable modified natural polymers with significantly enhanced physical properties. Improved mechanical properties of natural rubber such as increased strength, frictional and impact resistance will be sought in work that requires little sophisticated equipment or materials. For example, ionic or electrical conductivity can be improved by suitable material doping. Network composites made of carnauba wax can produce a material of lower crystallinity. This collaboration represents an excellent fit between the research interests of the investigators. Additionally, the proposed interaction between them will result in new graduate programs for students at both institutions. The project is expected to result in a new polymer research capability in Brazil and in substitute products from natural sources, of mutual benefit as petroleum supplies become scarce or prices rise.