CAREER: Metallic nitride fullerenes: synthesis, characterization, and applications of their polymer nanocomposites

摘要建议：0847481日期：2008年12月25 PI：菲利普斯研究所：南密西西比大学在化学系有机动力学项目的支持下，南密西西比大学化学系的佩吉·菲利普斯教授将与一种新的“超分子”--金属氮化物富勒烯--合作，这种超分子现在以克数的数量可用于变革性的实验室规模的研究计划。自1999年发现MNF材料以来，PI一直参与MNF材料的开发，这使她在了解其物理和化学行为方面具有独特的专业知识。这项拟议的工作代表了一项开创性的工作，即系统地表征MNF纳米材料、其衍生物、薄膜和聚合物纳米复合材料的基础光化学。这项工作也有望极大地促进有关可用于MNF加合物形成的官能化化学的知识。能够通过表面改性可预测地改变多壁碳纳米管的物理和化学性质，对于实现这些材料在任何商业应用中的潜力都是至关重要的。PI计划使用分子建模和实验之间的迭代方法，使用经验计算来指导实验设计和试剂的选择。选择反应的基本原理包括高产率和多次加成的可能性，使二级官能团连接成为可能，以及存在支持初步数据。在这项工作中，PI将开发将MNF结合到聚合物基质中的方法，产生令人兴奋的纳米复合材料，并表征它们随后的薄膜性能。菲利普斯教授将进行一个项目，该项目预计将产生大量的出版物、演示文稿和专利，同时为代表不足的群体提供独特和多样化的教育体验。密西西比州拥有美国最大的非裔美国人比例，拥有大量的少数族裔人口，可以从那里吸引参与者参加PI的招募和融入计划。PI的教学和研究计划通过研究和教育的整合，促进发现、机会、启发教学和热情学习。PI促进将高中生和低年级本科生、女性和少数族裔纳入早期易受影响的学术年龄，部分是通过在她的实验室例行公事地雇用学生担任夏季本科生研究职位。作为系里唯一的女性化学教授，PI有机会指导那些想要女性导师的学生。PI一直是化学和生物化学系的研究生招聘协调员，并以这一身份与更大的密西西比州地区科学界建立了牢固的专业联系。作为最近从行业移植过来的人，PI还保持着大量的行业联系，为优秀学生提供实习和合作社。这一职业计划有一个全面的研究和教育整合计划，将解决学生教育经验的所有主要方面。

AbstractProposal: 0847481 Date: December 25, 2008PI: Phillips Institution: University of Southern MississippiWith the support of the Organic Dynamics Program in the Chemistry Division, Professor Paige Phillips of the Chemistry Department at the University of Southern Mississippi will work with a new class of "super molecules" - metallic nitride fullerenes - that are now available in gram quantities for transformative lab-scale research programs. The PI has participated in the development of MNF materials since their discovery in 1999, which has afforded her a unique expertise with regard to understanding their physical and chemical behavior. The proposed work represents a seminal effort to systematically characterize the fundamental photochemistry of MNF nanomaterials, their derivatives, thin-films, and polymer nanocomposites. This work is also expected to contribute significantly to the volume of knowledge concerning functionalization chemistries available for MNF adduct formation. Being able to predictably alter the physical and chemical properties of the MNF through surface modification is essential to realizing the potential of these materials in any commercial application. The PI plans to use an iterative approach between molecular modeling and experimentation, using empirical calculations to guide experimental design and choice of reagents. The rationale for the reactions chosen include the likelihood of high yields and multiple additions, enabling secondary functional group attachments, and the presence of supporting preliminary data. During this work, the PI will develop methodologies to incorporate MNFs into polymer matrices, generating exciting nanocomposite materials, and characterize their subsequent film properties. Professor Phillips will pursue a project that is expected to produce a significant number of publications, presentations, and patents while offering underrepresented groups a unique and diverse educational experience. With the largest African American percentage in the United States, Mississippi has a high population of minorities from which to draw participants for the PI's recruiting and inclusion plans. The PI's teaching and research plan fosters discovery, opportunity, inspired teaching, and enthusiastic learning through integration of research and education. The PI promotes the inclusion of high school and lower-level undergraduate students, women, and minorities at early, impressionable academic ages, in part by routinely hiring students for summer undergraduate research positions in her labs. As the only female Chemistry professor in the department, the PI has the opportunity to mentor students who desire a female advisor. The PI has been the Graduate Recruiting Coordinator for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and in this capacity has developed strong professional ties to the larger Mississippi area scientific community. As a recent transplant from industry, the PI also maintains a large number of contacts in industry for internships and co-ops for excellent students. This CAREER program has a comprehensive research and educational integration plan, which will address all major aspects of the student's educational experience.