Several CBE faculty perform research in the area of polymers and composites, with several being joint members of the Polymer Program. Some are working to design materials with unique structures that may be tuned for specific purposes, including catalytic processes and energy applications. Others are studying self-assembly and directed assembly formation mechanisms to customize nanostructures with applications to biomedical technology, sensing, and energy. Additionally, some are engaged in understanding the behavior of fluids containing nanoparticles, foams, and emulsions, among others. Research efforts range from the nano/molecular scale to macro-level, incorporating a combination of experimental and computational studies.

• ionomers
• sol-gel glasses
• hybrid organic-inorganic materials
• biodegradable polymers
• rheology and complex fluids
• membrane separations
• polymer electrospinning
• polymer gels & filled polymers
• structural characterization of soft materials