CAREER: Uncovering Mechanical Structure-Property Relations in Highly Entangled Polymers vi — NSF Award to SUNY at Binghamton (NY,
This Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award will support research that advances predictive design of polymer materials by uncovering how molecular entanglements govern mechanical performance. Polymer entanglements form naturally in long-chain materials and are known to significantly enhance stiffness,
| Award title | CAREER: Uncovering Mechanical Structure-Property Relations in Highly Entangled Polymers vi |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2539455 |
| Awardee | SUNY at Binghamton |
| City | BINGHAMTON |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $569,573 |
| Principal investigator | Robert Wagner |
| Program | Mechanics of Materials and Str |
| Start date | 04/01/2026 |
| Abstract | This Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award will support research that advances predictive design of polymer materials by uncovering how molecular entanglements govern mechanical performance. Polymer entanglements form naturally in long-chain materials and are known to significantly enhance stiffness, strength, and toughness. Recent studies have demonstrated that replacing chemical crosslinks with entanglements in certain hydrogels can increase toughness by several orders of mag |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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