NSF Center for Layered Polymeric Systems

NSF 层状聚合物系统中心

• 批准号: 0423914
• 负责人: Eric Baer
• 金额: $ 1896万
• 依托单位: Case Western Reserve University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Cooperative Agreement
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-08-01 至 2018-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0423914&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: NSF; Center; Layered; Polymeric; Systems

The Science and Technology Center for Layered Polymeric Systems (CliPS) aims to create a broadly integrated program of research and education through the vehicle of a unique microlayering and nanolayering processing technology developed at Case Western Reserve University (Case). To create the integrated Center, Case is partnering with the University of Texas at Austin, Fisk University, the University of Southern Mississippi, and the Naval Research Laboratory under the overall leadership of the Center Director, Professor Anne Hiltner. She will be assisted by a Co-Director and a Deputy Director, an Executive Director for Education, a Research Chair, and two Site Directors. An external Advisory Board will be reviewing the strategic plans of the Center and providing guidance on its integrated operations.Intellectual MeritThe proposed Center will focus on three research platforms:1. Unique processing technology that enables fabrication of versatile hierarchical microlayered and nanolayered polymer-based structures and systems. 2. Development of membrane and barrier systems that exploit the layered hierarchy to achieve unique transport properties. 3. Development of electro-optical devices with special properties based on the advanced layered materials. This work will result in radically new polymer-based systems with exceptional capabilities to: (1) process polymers into layers no thicker than the radius of gyration of individual polymer molecules by forced assembly; (2) combine these polymers with organic dyes, inorganic and hybrid organic/inorganic particles, and conductive/photoreactive materials that possess high levels of molecular recognition; and (3) organize the aggregate materials into nanoscale multi-layers to produce new functional devices by conventional technologies. As part of the process of designing and producing such layered films, broad fundamental knowledge will be generated in the areas of forced assembly of different polymers, self-assembly of molecules possessing molecular recognition, and properties of hybrid materials. The Center will interface with the industrial sector through an Industrial Associates Program to translate Center technologies into commercial applications.Broader ImpactsThe Center's approach strategically integrates polymer science and engineering with research in nanotechnology, optics, laser physics, membranes, biomedical engineering, device development and other scientific disciplines in a "polymers-plus" concept. Accordingly, the multidisciplinary nature of the research program flows naturally into graduate and undergraduate education. The partnership's integrated educational approach mirrors the polymers-plus idea to introduce coursework in emerging cross-disciplinary areas such as polymers-plus-nanotechnology, polymers-plus-electro-optics, and polymers-plus-biomaterials. The Center's research activities will be integrated into the undergraduate curriculum through a new course concentration in "Nanoscience and Layered Systems" at Case and the University of Texas at Austin. A number of new initiatives designed to expand participation of women and underrepresented minorities at all levels and to impact high-school science education will build on foundations already in place at the participating universities. A multi-level research and education collaboration will exploit and further develop an existing strategic partnership between Case and Fisk University. The "Polymer Envoys Program" will engage students from the Cleveland Municipal School District in the exploration of polymer science and engineering as academic pursuits and eventual careers; this program will serve as a model for the other Partner institutions to form linkages with local public high schools. Recognizing that personal contacts are an important influence in the career choice of college graduates, Case has established affiliations with 5 non PhD-granting schools that offer strong undergraduate science and engineering programs to stimulate enrollment of American students in the Center's graduate programs. Three modular "foundation" courses in polymer science will be developed in collaboration with the Partner institutions and the Affiliate schools to introduce the basics to all students in the Center and prepare them for participation in the research activities. Mentoring at all levels is another important component of the Center. While students and their faculty mentors will have unique opportunities to pursue research paths, more advanced students will also have mentoring opportunities in their work with younger students. Therefore, the Center will consist of interlocking mentor-student relationships that are designed to achieve its long-term goal of nurturing creative scientists and engineers. Implementation of the integrated educational initiatives will be evaluated against an established timetable. The Center will be instrumental in developing the concept of "polymers plus" at the crossroads of science and engineering. It will foster linkages between academia and industry, and accelerate the development of new product initiatives. In some instances, these linkages will stimulate innovative entrepreneurial ventures and small businesses. The Center endeavors to become the definitive contact point internationally for research and education in layered polymeric systems. Knowledge-transfer vehicles including an interactive website, streaming technology and Internet Protocol television are designed to share information among internal and external constituencies at the local, state and national levels.

层状聚合物系统科学技术中心（CliPS）旨在通过凯斯西储大学（Case）开发的独特微层和纳米层加工技术，创建一个广泛集成的研究和教育项目。为了创建这个综合中心，凯斯正在与德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校、菲斯克大学、南密西西比大学和海军研究实验室合作，在中心主任安妮·希尔特纳教授的全面领导下。她将由一名联合主任和一名副主任、一名教育执行主任、一名研究主席和两名现场主任协助。一个外部咨询委员会将审查该中心的战略计划，并就其综合业务提供指导。该中心将重点关注三个研究平台：1。独特的加工技术，使制造多用途分层微层和纳米层聚合物结构和系统成为可能。2. 开发膜和屏障系统，利用分层结构来实现独特的运输特性。3. 基于先进层状材料的特殊性能光电器件的研制。这项工作将产生全新的聚合物基系统，具有以下特殊能力：(1)通过强制组装将聚合物加工成不厚于单个聚合物分子旋转半径的层；(2)将这些聚合物与具有高分子识别水平的有机染料、无机和杂化有机/无机颗粒以及导电/光反应材料结合；(3)利用常规工艺将聚集体材料组织成纳米级多层，生产出新的功能器件。作为设计和生产这种层状薄膜过程的一部分，将在不同聚合物的强制组装，具有分子识别的分子的自组装以及杂化材料的特性等领域产生广泛的基础知识。该中心将通过工业合作计划与工业部门对接，将中心技术转化为商业应用。更广泛的影响该中心的方法战略性地将聚合物科学和工程与纳米技术、光学、激光物理、膜、生物医学工程、设备开发和其他科学学科的研究结合在一起，以“聚合物+”的概念。因此，研究项目的多学科性质自然流入研究生和本科教育。该合作伙伴关系的综合教育方法反映了聚合物+的理念，即在新兴的跨学科领域引入课程，如聚合物+纳米技术、聚合物+光电、聚合物+生物材料。该中心的研究活动将通过凯斯和德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校的“纳米科学和分层系统”新课程整合到本科课程中。一些旨在扩大妇女和代表性不足的少数民族在各级的参与并影响高中科学教育的新倡议将建立在参与的大学已经存在的基础之上。多层次的研究和教育合作将进一步发展凯斯和菲斯克大学之间现有的战略伙伴关系。“聚合物特使计划”将吸引克利夫兰市立学区的学生，将聚合物科学和工程作为学术追求和最终职业进行探索；该项目将成为其他合作机构与当地公立高中建立联系的典范。认识到个人关系对大学毕业生的职业选择有重要影响，凯斯与5所不授予博士学位的学校建立了联系，这些学校提供强大的本科科学和工程课程，以刺激美国学生参加中心的研究生课程。高分子科学的三个模块“基础”课程将与合作机构和附属学校合作开发，向中心的所有学生介绍基础知识，并为他们参与研究活动做好准备。各级指导是中心的另一个重要组成部分。虽然学生和他们的导师将有独特的机会去追求研究道路，但更高级的学生也将有机会指导更年轻的学生。因此，该中心将由环环相扣的师生关系组成，旨在实现培养有创造力的科学家和工程师的长期目标。将根据既定时间表评价综合教育倡议的执行情况。该中心将有助于在科学和工程的十字路口发展“聚合物+”的概念。它将促进学术界和工业界之间的联系，并加速新产品倡议的开发。在某些情况下，这些联系将刺激创新企业和小企业。该中心致力于成为层状聚合物体系研究和教育的国际权威接触点。包括互动网站、流媒体技术和互联网协议电视在内的知识转移工具旨在在地方、州和国家各级的内部和外部选区之间分享信息。