Colloidal Dispersions and Processing

• Polymer blends and foams
• Surfactants, liquid crystals and gels
• Colloidal catalysts
• Sols

Colloidal Dispersions and Processing Publications

Nanosystems

• Nano-particle synthesis
• Nano-composites
• Self-assembly
• Biomaterials and biological systems

Multimedia software on Nanomaterials

Nanosystems Publications

Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal

• Modeling of fluid flows
• Flow visualization
• Wet particulate cleaning processes

Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal Publications

Chemical-Mechanical Planarization (CMP)

• Metal & dielectric film polishing
• Abrasives
• Role of chemical & tool parameters
• Post-CMP cleaning
• Modeling of fluid flow and heat and mass transfer
• Integration issues

CMP Publications

Particle Synthesis and Properties

• Uniform micro- and nanoparticle synthesis
• Inorganic/organic composites
• Optical, magnetic and electrical properties
• Adhesion and coagulation

Particle Synthesis and Properties Publications

Thin Films and Coatings

• Coated particles and fibers
• CVD and PECVD
• Adhesion

Thin Films and Coatings Publications

Supporting Technologies

• Microstructural characterization
• Instrumental techniques
• Processing of dispersions

Supporting Technologies Publications

Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanoscale Science and Engineering for Materials Systems and Materials Processing

This program, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, supports summer research project experiences for undergraduate students. Projects focus on nanomaterials, materials processing and materials systems.