POLY 563 |
| Electrowetting of water/oil/fluoropolymer systems is currently experiencing an explosion of academic and industrial interest. Electrowetting displays have demonstrated record optical efficiencies (>80% white or transmissive state). Electrowetting lenses can switch between a concave/convex lens and are now in commercial production. Other emerging electrowetting technologies include high-speed ‘digital' lab-on-chip and textiles that electrically switch from hydrophobic to hydrophilic. Electrowetting fundamentals will be presented along with these diverse applications. This talk will further emphasize the important role that chemists can serve in synthesis of improved hydrophobic polymers. |
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Synthetic and Biological Macromolecules for Emerging Nanotechnologies
1:30 PM-5:10 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Westin Boston Waterfront -- Grand Ballroom A, Oral
Division of Polymer Chemistry |