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Description:: This thesis discusses the synthesis, self-assembly, and conductivity properties of novel oligothiophene derivatives with an emphasis on how molecular structure effects the assembly. In order to facilitate self-assembly in conjugated molecules, specific non-covenant forces were included into the molecular design of several derivatives. First, an amphiphilic oligothiophene derivative consisting of...
Keyword:: organogel, oligothiophene, conductivity, Self-Assembly, and hydrogel
Subject:: Chemistry
Creator:: David Alfred Stone
Owner:: Scholarly Digital Publishing
Date Uploaded:: 10/02/2018
Date Modified:: 10/02/2018
Date Created:: 2008-12-05
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Description:: The de novo design of bio-inspired materials with precisely controlled properties is challenging, but has potential applications in nano-biotechnology. Applications range from nanometer scaled assemblies to three-dimensional scaffolds for tissue engineering. Genetic engineering of protein-based polymers offers distinct advantages over traditionally synthesized polymers, de novo proteins can be produced with...
Keyword:: liquid crystalline polymers, Protein polymers, hydrogel, and tissue engineering
Subject:: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Creator:: Nicolynn Elaine Davis
Owner:: Scholarly Digital Publishing
Date Uploaded:: 09/14/2018
Date Modified:: 09/14/2018
Date Created:: 2008-08-28
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Description:: Articular cartilage is a type of connective tissue that protects the underlying bone from the compressive forces of daily activities. When cartilage is damaged via a traumatic event, chondral defects are formed and require medical intervention. However, current treatments are of inconsistent efficacy and only benefit a subset of patients....
Keyword:: biomaterials, cartilage, transglutaminase, hydrogel, drug, and peptide
Subject:: Biomedical Engineering
Creator:: Marsha Elizabeth Ritter Jones
Owner:: Scholarly Digital Publishing
Date Uploaded:: 09/12/2018
Date Modified:: 09/12/2018
Date Created:: 2008-05-06
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Description:: Two main topics are addressed in this dissertation: (1) adhesion in hydrogels; (2) interfacial interactions between model glassy polymers. A self-assembly technique for the formation of hydrogels from acrylic triblock copolymer solutions was developed, based on vapor phase solvent exchange. Structure formation in the gels was characterized by small angle...
Keyword:: DOPA adhesion, glassy polymers, hydrogel scaffolds, diffusion mediated adhesion, hydrogel, and Self assembly
Subject:: Materials Science and Engineering
Creator:: Murat Guvendiren
Owner:: Scholarly Digital Publishing
Date Uploaded:: 08/30/2018
Date Modified:: 08/30/2018
Date Created:: 2007-08-02
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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