CAREER: A Multiscale Approach for the Flow Behavior of Inhomogeneous Multicomponent Polymeric Materials

摘要提案编号： CTS-0347381主要制造商：V. GANESAN机构： 这是一种多尺度方法，涉及协同应用布朗动力学为基础的模拟沿着与非平衡热力学和动力学理论，以开发宏观模型，可用于预测流变学和响应的不均匀和自组装聚合物。 该项目的长期目标是应用宏观动力学模型来开发先进聚合物材料设计的框架。 电子存储器件领域的技术进步以及具有新性能的复合聚合物材料的开发，关键取决于非均相多组分聚合物的设计和生产。 教育计划与研究很好地结合在一起，并侧重于课程开发和推广。 一个更广泛的影响目标是通过参与德克萨斯州研究经验计划招募的本科研究人员来增强多样性，该计划的目标是来自代表性不足和少数群体的学生。 这项工作的广泛影响包括与平等机会办公室正在进行的合作工程计划（UT奥斯汀最全面的推广计划之一，旨在使学生多样化）将针对代表性不足和少数群体的学生

ABSTRACTPROPOSAL NO.: CTS-0347381PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: V. GANESANINSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTINCAREER: A MULTISCALE APPROACH FOR THE FLOW BEHAVIOR OF INHOMOGENEOUS MULTICOMPONENT POLYMERIC MATERIALSThis is a multiscale approach, involving the synergistic application of Brownian Dynamics-based simulation along with nonequilibrium thermodynamics and kinetic theories to develop macroscale models that can be used to predict the rheology and response of inhomogeneous and self-assembled polymers. The long-term goal of this project envisions the application of the macroscale dynamical models to develop a framework for the design of advanced polymeric materials. Technological advances in the context of electronic storage devices, and the development of composite polymeric materials with novel properties, depend critically on the design and production of inhomogeneous multicomponent polymers. The educational plan is well integrated with research and focuses on course development and outreach. A broader impact goal is to enhance diversity by involving undergraduate researchers recruited through the Texas Research Experience Program, which targets students from under-represented and minority groups. Broad impacts of the work include an on-going collaboration with the office of Equal Opportunity in Engineering program (one of the most comprehensive outreach programs at UT Austin aimed at diversifying the student body) will target students from under-represented and minority groups