RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Physical Models and Characterization of Olefinic Copolymers
Location
Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division
| opportunity |
location |
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| 50.64.21.B8270 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Kathryn L. Beers |
kathryn.beers@nist.gov |
202 578 8353 |
| Ronald L. Jones |
ronald.jones@nist.gov |
301.975.4624 |
| Kalman Migler |
kalman.migler@nist.gov |
301 956 0555 |
| Sara Orski |
sara.orski@nist.gov |
301 975 4671 |
| Chad R. Snyder |
chad.snyder@nist.gov |
301.975.4526 |
Description
Manufacturability and life cycle assessments of polyolefin copolymers are hampered by multiscale characterization challenges. From molecular composition and distributions, to solution and bulk processing behavior, there are numerous limitations in the current technologies for characterizing these complex yet ubiquitous semi-crystalline polymers. Research in this area should contribute to advances in design, synthesis, or processing of advanced materials from these polymers, or the end of life challenges which exist for disposal, environmental impact assessment, or recycling of polyolefins.
key words
Polymers; Polyolefins; Semi-crystalline polymers; Polymer processing-structure relationships; Rheology, Neutron scattering; Thermal analysis; Molecular mass; Mass distributions; Polymer degradation; Polymer life cycle: Ocean plastic;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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