IRGs

IRG 1 focuses on the Design and Synthesis of Response Driven Macromolecules. This IRG is concerned with design, synthesis, and understanding of molecular processes in biomaterials, self-assembling amphipatic protein films, film formation of membrane forming proteins, synthesis of water-soluble and liquid crystalline polymers as well as colloidal dispersions that mimic biosystems or exhibit stimuli-responsive characteristics.

This IRG deals with the fundamental aspects and molecular level processes leading to film formation as well as chemico-physical and environmental conditions responsible for the formation of stimuli-responsive “smart” polymeric films and coatings. Another significant component is the development of novel spectroscopic, morphological, and rheological characterization techniques that will enable better understanding of stimuli-responsive polymeric […]