FLUOROPOLYMER 2014
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
12:00 PM REGISTRATION BOOTH OPEN
SESSION I: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION, AND PROPERTIES I
SESSION CHAIR: ALEXANDRU ASANDEI
1:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:15 PM
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
Welcome and Introductory Remarks by Workshop Chairs:
Scott Iacono & Bruno Ameduri
Recent Advances in the Copolymerization of Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Bruno Ameduri, CNRS – Montpellier, FRANCE
Kinetics of Suspension TFE Polymerization Extracted from Semi-Batch
Reaction Data
Philip Crouse, The University of Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA
Multidimensional Detailed Investigations into the Determination of
Individual Rate Coefficients for Elemental Reactions in VDF homoand Copolymerizations
Sabine Beuermann, Clausthal University of Technology, GERMANY
Thermal Properties of Fluorocyano Copolymers Based on Fluorinated
Acrylates Investigated by DSC and TGA Analyses
Mustapha Raihane, Cadi Ayyad University, MOROCCO
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3:45 PM BREAK
SESSION II: SYNTHESIS BY LIVING OR CONTROLLED POLYMERIZATION
SESSION CHAIR: CHAD FRIESEN
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Radical Block Copolymerization and Trifluoromethylation
of Fluorinated Alkenes
Alexandru Asandei, University of Connecticut
Viking Longboats, Venetian Galleys, and a New Fluoro-Polyphosphazene
Architecture
Harry Allcock, The Pennsylvania State University
New Progress in Boron-mediated Free Radical Initiators and Polymerization
T. C. Mike Chung, The Pennsylvania State University
19F Dosy Diffusion-NMR Spectroscopy of Fluoropolymers
Peter Rinaldi, University of Akron
6:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
7:00 AM
BREAKFAST
SESSION III: PHOTONIC, OPTICAL, AND ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
SESSION CHAIR: ADAM SMITH
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Novel Ferroelectric Polymers for High Energy Density
and Low Loss Dielectrics
Lei Zhu, Case Western Reserve University
Multi-functionalization via Pentafluorophenyl Polymer Precursors
En-Tang Kang, National University of Singapore
Shape-Memory Chemistry of a Partially Fluorinated Polyimide
Loon-Seng Tan, Air Force Research Laboratory (Wright Patterson AFB)
Perfluoroalkylated Fused Dibenzphenazines and Dithiophenphenazines
for Flexible Optoelectronics: From Small Molecules to Polymers
Haoran Sun, University of South Dakota
Fluorinated Azobenzene in Bioconjugates
William Brittain, Texas State University
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10:30 AM BREAK
SESSION IV: REACTIVE MATERIALS
SESSION CHAIR: KEN WYNNE
10:45 AM
11:15 AM
11:45 AM
12:15 PM
Reaction Kinetics of Metalized Fluoropolymers for Energetic Material
Applications
Michelle Pantoya, Texas Tech
Nontraditional Explosives Enabled by Perfluoropolyether (PFPE)
John Granier, Energetic Materials Products, Inc.
Metallized Perfluoropolyethers for Structural Energetic Composites
Scott Iacono, United States Air Force Academy
Combustion of Fluoropolymer for Use in Materials Synthesis,
Energy Release and Gas Generation
Karen Martirosyan, University of Texas at Brownsville
12:45 PM LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
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SESSION V: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION, AND PROPERTIES II
SESSION CHAIR: ATSUSHI TAKAHARA
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Synthesis of Fluoro-functional Conjugated Polymers by
Electrochemical Methods
Shinsuke Inagi, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Impact of Regiospecific Defects on Phase Transitions of PVDF
Armand Soldera, Sherbrooke University, CANADA
Highly Gas Separation Membranes Based on Perfluoro Dioxolane
Polymers
Yoshiyuki Okamoto, Polytechnic Institute of New York University
12F Cyclobutane Diol Monomer &
Dedication: In Memoriam to Prof. Patrick Cassidy
Chad Booth, Texas State University
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POSTER SESSON and NETWORKING RECEPTION Sponsored by DuPont
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
7:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SESSION VI: COATINGS AND SURFACES I
SESSION CHAIR: CHETAN JARIWALA
TUTORIAL: Blend Approach to Surface Modification & Surface Modification
with Fluorous Polyoxetanes and Copoly(oxetane)s: From Weakening Ice
8:00 AM
Adhesion to Conferring Antimicrobial Effectiveness
Kenneth Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University
Fluorinated Surface Modifying Agents for Reducing Contaminant Adhesion
8:40 AM on Aerospace Surfaces
Christopher Wohl, NASA
Successful Surface Modification of Fluoropolymers
9:10 AM
Naiyong Jing, 3M
Spray-Deposition and Photopolymerization of Organic–Inorganic Thiol–ene
9:40 AM Resins for Fabrication of Superamphiphobic Surfaces
Derek Patton, University of Southern Mississippi
Computational Insight into Response of Semi Fluoridated Co-Polymers to
10:10 AM Changing Environment
Gary Grest, Sandia National Laboratory
10:40 AM BREAK
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SESSION VII: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION, AND PROPERTIES III
SESSION CHAIR: CHAD BOOTH
10:55 AM
11:25 AM
11:55 AM
12:25 AM
New Methods in Anionic Ring-Opening Polymerization of Fluoro-Epoxides
and their Application
Chad Friesen, Trinity Western University
Semi Fluorinated Mediated Assembly of Nanoparticles
Dvora Perahia, Clemson University
Ultra-low Wear Fluoropolymer Composites: It’s All About Tribochemistry
Chris Junk, DuPont
Hydrogen-Containing Fluorinated Surface Active Agents
Ming Hung, DuPont
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12:55 PM LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
SESSION VIII: COATINGS AND SURFACES II FOLLOWED BY AWARD ADDRESS
SESSION CHAIR: JOE MABRY
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
TUTORIAL: FLUOROSILICONES: Polymethyltrifluoropropylsiloxane – The First
and Foremost Fluorosilicone
Michael Owen, Michigan Molecular Institute
Superoleophobic Surface Formation on Fluoropolymer Nanocomposite
Surfaces
Andrew Guenthner, Air Force Research Laboratory (Edwards AFB)
Chemical and Physical Approach for Improvement on
Static and Dynamic Liquid-repellency
Hiroki Yamaguchi, Daikin Industries, Ltd
Photoactive Perfluorinated Ionomeric Transparent Coatings in the Oxidative
Abatement of Hydrosoluble Pollutants in Turbid Suspensions
Walter Navarrini, Polytechnic University of Milan, ITALY
KEYNOTE/TUTORIAL: Surface Characterization of Fluoropolymers by Surface
Diffraction and Reflectivity Techniques
Atsushi Takahara, Kyushu University, JAPAN
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6:30 PM AWARD ADDRESS
Presided by Scott Iacono and Bruno Ameduri
Best Poster Awards for Sustainability Presented by Vincenzo Arcella (Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy)
Best Poster Awards Presented by Chad Booth (Texas State)
FLUOROPOLYMER 2014 Sponsor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution and Innovation in
Fluoropolymer Science in Honor of Atsushi Takahara (Kyushu University)
Presented by Chetan Jariwala (3M) and Comments by Bruno Ameduri (CRNS)
7:00 PM AWARD and NETWORKING RECEPTION Sponsored by 3M
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
7:00 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SESSION IX: MEMBRANE AND ENERGY CONVERSION APPLICATIONS
SESSION CHAIR: BRUNO AMEDURI
11:30 PM
Tutorial: Fuel Cells & Telechelic Fluoropolymer Ionomers Suitable for Surface
Grafting onto Mesoporous Solid Supports
Stephen Creager, Clemson University
Polymer Electrolytes for PEFCs
Atsushi Watakabe, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd, JAPAN
The Quest for Batteries with a Sulfur Cathode:
Will Nano-membranes Impact their Viability?
John Muldoon, Toyota Research Institute of North America
Aromatic Ionomers Functionalized with Perfluorsulfonic Acids. From
Synthesis to PEMFC Performances
Cristina Iojoiu, CNRS, FRANCE
New PVDF Developments for High Performance Li-Ion Batteries and
Sustainable Battery Processing
Vincenzo Arcella, Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy
Novel Low EW, Water Insoluble Perfluorosulfonimide (PFSI) Ionomers
Joseph Thrasher, Clemson University
Preparation of Perfluoro-1,3-propanedisulfonic Acid/Nafion®/Silica
Nanocomposites
Hideo Sawada, Hirosaki University, JAPAN
CONCLUDING REMARKS
11:45 PM
MEETING ENDS
8:00 AM
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FLUOROPOLYMER 2014
POSTER SESSION & RECEPTION
Sponsored by DuPont
TUESDAY – Oct 14
6:30−8:30 pm
Best Poster Awards will be announced at the AWARD ADDRESS
Wed, at 6:30 PM followed by the AWARDS RECEPTION
Best Poster Award for Sustainability Sponsored by Solvay Specialty Polymers
Best Poster Award Sponsored by Texas State University
1 Ikuo Yamamoto (Daikin Industries, Ltd, JAPAN)
Water and Oil Repellents for Textiles
2 Joseph Mabry (Air Force Research Laboratory – Edwards AFB)
Fluorofuels
3 Ho-Jong Kang (Dankook University, KOREA)
Thermal Stability Enhancement of Perfluoropolyether Lubricant
4 Tomoya Sato (Kyushu University, Japan)
Reversible Surface Property Control by Radically Exchangeable Organic Thin Films and Fluorinated
Polymers
5 Jena McCollum (Texas Tech University)
Investigating Particle Size Effect on Aluminum-PFPE Combustion
6 Cynthia Corley (US Air Force Academy)
Fluorinated Cycloalkene-Derived Cyanate Ester Resins
7 Abby Jennings (US Air Force Academy)
Development of Fluorocyclic Precursors for Organically Modified Silica Materials and Composites
8 Masahiro Ohkura (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd, JAPAN)
Initiator System Based on the Combination of Alcohol Initiators and Dialkylborane Activators
9 Thibaut Soulestin (CNRS, FRANCE)
Controlled Radical Polymerization of Vinylidene Fluoride (VDF) and Trifluoroethylene (TrFE) for
Electroactive Polymers (EAPs)
10 Vincent Ladmiral (CNRS, FRANCE)
Synthesis and Characterizsation of Ammonium-Containing Alternating Poly(chlorotrifluoroethylenealt-vinyl ether) Copolymers
11 Nasim Anousheh (Sherbrooke University, CANADA)
Influence of End-functionalization of PVDF on Thermal Stability
12 Sabine Beuermann (Clausthal University of Technology, GERMANY)
Micronisation of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) via Rapid Expansion of Supercritical Solutions
13 Daniel A. Hercules (Clemson University)
Co-polymerization Kinetics of Sulfonyl Fluoride-substituted Trifluorovinyl Ethers with
Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) in the Presence and Absence of Gaseous Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
14 Yuji Higaki (Kyushu University, JAPAN)
Surface Modification of Nano-imprinted Polymer Surfaces through Surface-Initiated Controlled
Radical Polymerization
15 Benjamin Hosemann (Clausthal University of Technology, GERMANY)
Degree of Long-Chain-Branching in VDF/HFP Copolymer Systems derived from Triple Detection SEC
16 Haiqing Lin (Clemson University)
Unique Properties of Perfluoropolymers for Membrane Gas Separations
17 Xiaolin Liu (Clemson University)
Chemistry of the Potential Monomer 2,2,5,5-Tetrafluoro-2,5-Dihydrofuran
18 Shiki Nojima (Kyushu University, JAPAN)
Crystallization Behavior of Fluorinated Crystalline Diblock Copolymers in the Confined Microphase
Separated States
19 Cameron A. Parrish (Clemson University)
Toward New Perfluoroalkoxyl Co- and Ter-polymers with Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE)
20 Motahareh Safiollah (Simon Fraser University, CANADA)
Modeling of Water Sorption and Swelling of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane
21 N. Todd (University of Bradford, UNITED KINGDOM)
Understanding the Effects of Processing on the Properties of Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)
22 Umesh Waware (Qatar University)
Effect of Copolymer Composition on Solubility and Electrical Conductivity of Poly(aniline-co- mbromoaniline)