The mission of IRG-1 is to develop new synthetic and theoretical methodology that will allow the design, synthesis, and study of functional macromolecules with unparalleled architectural control. These molecules will be assembled to create new materials and nanoscopic structures with the goal of understanding the relationships among structure, property, and function in novel hydrogels, nanotemplates […]
The mission of IRG-2 is to pioneer the fabrication and in situ observation of dynamic interfaces. Although inspiration often comes from biomolecular systems such as phospholipid membranes or DNA assemblies, the applications are broad and include lubrication, emulsion stability, and polymer processing. We wish to build on the strong materials and interface engineering […]
The mission of IRG-3 is to control and characterize interfacial charge transport in directed nano-assemblies. This research is motivated by basic issues that relate to the performance of organic electronic devices, including photovoltaics, field-effect transistors, biological sensors, and memory elements. The scope covers a variety of important interfaces: metal/organic, inorganic/organic, organic/organic, and organic/biological. Our […]
