Welcome! Our research groups applies reversible, non-covalent interactions to influence polymer phase behavior and to promote polymer self-assembly and responsiveness. Molecular engineering of hydrogen bond, ionic, and van der Waal interactions has enabled a new class of dynamic polymers whose structure and properties are ultimately determined by an equilibrium with their environment (temperature, pH, composition). This concept will be important in developing advanced materials to fill emerging applications, including shape-memory polymers, fuel cell and flow battery membranes, ordered semiconductors for photovoltaic devices, and biomedical devices. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and involves chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, and material science. Explore our webiste to discover more.

RECENT NEWS: February 2010- Green Engineering Outreach Workshops for local high school teachers have started and will continue throughout the Spring. August 2009- Congratulations to our first two PhD graduates, Dr. Xichong Chen and Dr. Lijun Zou. June 2009- Prof. Anthamatten awarded a 3-year NSF grant to study "Polymer Networks Containing Reversibly Associating Side-Groups". This research is part of the Reinvestment and Recovery Act. May 2009- Congratulations to the undergraduate BME Senior Design team for winning the Mark Ain Business Model Competition. The project involved developing shape-memory elastomers as a prosthetic treat degenerative disk disease. June 2008- Congratulations to Zachary Green for successful completion of MS degree. OLDER NEWS

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Rochester, NY 14627 / anthamatten@che.rochester.edu