HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERIC MATERIALS CONSORTIA AND RELATED PROJECTS

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Service Life Prediction of Polymer Coatings Description:  NIST is conducting basic and applied research to investigate degradation mechanisms, improve characterization methods, and develop mathematical models of polymer coating degradation due to exposure to outdoor environments. Stochastic models, which are based in reliability theory and life-testing analysis, are included in the modeling efforts. Related Links: Solar UV Network Polymeric Materials Group MORE INFO Contact:  Jonathan W. Martin Members

Service Life Prediction of Sealant Materials Description:  Researchers at NIST are investigating degradation mechanisms, improving characterization methods, and developing mathematical models of the degradation of sealant used in a variety of applications. Similar methodology to the polymer coatings research is being employed. Related Links: Solar UV Network Polymeric Materials Group MORE INFO Contact:  Christopher C. White Members

Polymer Interphases Consortium Description:  Researchers from two NIST laboratories are investigating the development of interphase regions and their effects on the performance of polymeric systems. Advanced characterization methods and models are being developed. Projects in Phase II: Scratch and Mar Resistance Characterization Surface Nanomechanical Characterization Interphase Characterization Phase III will start April 1, 2008, and a workshop was held in January 16, 2008 for interested industrial participants. - click "MORE INFO" Contacts: MORE INFO Li-Piin Sung, Acting Consoritum Director (BFRL) Chris A. Michaels (CSTL) Aaron Forster (BFRL) Members

Measurement Science for Optical Reflectance and Scattering Description: Collaborative research between four NIST laboratories is aimed at advancing the science of measuring optical reflectance properties and characterizing appearance properties of materials. Measurement techniques and mathematical models for quantifying light scattering from a material are being developed and used as input for computer rendering models and procedures for determining appearance characteristics. The research developments will be applicable in ecommerce and in the design, manufacture and sale of materials. Contacts: MORE INFO Li-Piin Sung and Mary E. McKnight (BFRL) Maria E. Nadal (Physics) Fern Hunt (ITL) Ted V. Vorburger and Egon Marx (MEL)

Postdoctoral Opportunities

Related Link:    Nanoscience of Polymeric Materials

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