Research Highlights
Self-assembly of peptoid polymers
The intermolecular interactions amongst the peptoid polymers can be fine-tuned by controlling the N-substituent sidechain structures. In this study, branching pattern of peptoid polymer sidechains have been shown to effectively modulate the molecular shape of entire polymer chains and the collective assembly of polymers in solution to form two- or three-dimensional hierarchical structures. [Funded by the National Science Foundation under grant 1609447]
New nickel complexes have helical shape
Together with Prof. Uttam Pokharel (Nicholls State University), we prepared six new nickel complexes with organic ligands, which fold and twist into helical shapes. The center of these complexes, between the two nickel atoms, is like a nano-scale “box”, but it’s empty. However, we are now designing complexes that will have room for other molecules to fit in the box. Then, we may be able to use them to transport molecules or ions from one place to another.
Relaxation Behavior of Bottlebrush Polymers
The segmental relaxation times of different bottlebrush polymer have been investigated
by dielectric spectroscopy and compared to their linear counterparts. Depending on
the side chain length, a slowed down process can be observed which levels out for
bottlebrush polymers having sufficiently long side chains. [Funded by the U.S. Department
of Energy (DoE) under grant DE-SC0019050]
VR FacilityNews and Events
Lee Receives STF Award for a VR Facility
The facility will utilize virtual reality technology to reinforce spatial learning
in chemistry undergraduate and graduate courses.
2020-2021 Graduate Research & Teaching Awards
35 Years of Teaching Excellence
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Professor Pojman and graduate students Maria Martinez and Philip Haydel demonstrating the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid.