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SUMMARY:Plastics Know No Bounds: Engineering Polymers for Satellites in Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Timothy E. Long\, Professor & Biodesign SM3 Center Director\, School of Molecular Sciences Arizona State University\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nFeb. 4th\, 2 pm\, Online\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required by Feb. 3rd at 1 pm\n\n\n\nAbstract\nThere are nearly 15\,000 active and inactive satellites orbiting in low earth orbit (LEO) today and the total number continues to grow exponentially; most of these high-performance polymer-containing space structures were launched only in the past five years.1 Satellites enable many critical activities on Earth from GPS navigation and global communication to weather forecasting and military operations. Satellites make the world a smaller place\, however\, now is the time to impose lenses of sustainability and resiliency. Their outer space performance demands polymeric compositions that resist harsh environments from radiation and atomic oxygen exposure to extreme temperature changes and reactive particle impact. All aromatic polyimides\, poly(arylene ether ketones)\, polyarylates\, various fluorinated polymers\, and their corresponding composites collectively provide this exquisite performance. Furthermore\, engineering polymers replace heavier metallic structures to minimize energy consumption\, enable precision form factors\, and ensure a metal-free safer demise upon atmospheric reentry\, e.g.\, aromatic polymers convert to carbon at high temperatures. Our research has focused on the printing of high-performance engineering polymers whose thermal\, rheological\, and chemical characteristics generally complicate legacy processing modalities; however\, 3D printing micron-scale precursors allows polymerization in the printed structure with process intensification. Aromatic polyimides and polyethers offer exceptional thermal\, chemical\, flame\, and radiation resistance for many emerging transportation\, electronic\, and aerospace applications. Printed aromatic polyimides enable conversion to carbonaceous objects upon pyrolysis as confirmed with various measurements. The lecture will conclude with the potential for solvent-free polyimide ionic liquid precursors\, thus envisioning a light-driven polyimide manufacturing process for outer space. \n1. Outer Space Objects Index\, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). \nSpeaker Background\nTim received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Virginia Tech\, and he subsequently joined both Eastman Kodak and Eastman Chemical companies for eight years upon graduation. He joined the faculty in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech\, where he also served as the Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute until 2019. In 2020\, Prof. Long accepted an interdisciplinary faculty position across the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) and the School for Engineering Matter\, Transport\, and Energy (SEMTE) at Arizona State University (ASU) where he launched and now leads the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing (BCSM3). In addition to over 450 peer-reviewed publications\, his research awards include the 2023 3M Excellence in Adhesion Award\, 2022 Paul J Flory Award\, 2020 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award\, 2015 Virginia Scientist of the Year\, 2010 Virginia Tech Alumni Research Award\, ACS PMSE Collaborative Research Award\, PSTC Carl Dahlquist Award\, 2019 ACS Rubber Division Thermoplastic Elastomer Award\, and the ACS POLY Mark Scholar Award. His most recent research efforts address the need for tailored advanced macromolecules for advanced manufacturing (3D printing)\, including vat photopolymerization\, direct ink write\, binder jetting\, powder bed fusion\, and melt extrusion. His research ranges from controlled polymerization processes for block copolymers to high performance engineering polymers for emerging technology with a lens of earth sustainability.
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SUMMARY:ORCID 101: The ORCID iD and Record
DESCRIPTION:Are you applying for a grant? Submitting a manuscript for publication? Want to make your professional activities and contributions visible? With research organizations increasingly requiring and using ORCID\, knowing how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record will help you save time and get recognition for your work and contributions. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nWhat is ORCID and the Benefits of ORCID for Users\nHow to populate your ORCID record\nHow to keep your ORCID record up-to-date\n\nNo prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register. See you there! \nLearn more about ORCiD: https://guides.library.stanford.edu/orcid
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-101-the-orcid-id-and-record/
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SUMMARY:Translating Science: Making Mass Spectroscopy Accessible in Cultural Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAnalyzing organic materials in artworks has long been associated with destructive techniques\, which can be a major limitation when working with delicate or historically important objects. Recent developments\, in both instruments and sampling strategies\, have opened the door to approaches that require little to no intervention on the object itself. In this talk\, I will share our experience implementing a very sensitive sampling method that brings together collection and concentration of volatiles emitted by art objects. This has proven especially useful as a screening tool when taking a physical sample simply is not an option. \nWe tested instrumentation developed for other research fields\, such as environmental research or clinical studies\, for the first time and compared their performance with more established alternatives in the museum laboratories. The methods have performed remarkably well in \nidentifying volatile compounds in enclosed spaces at the Rijksmuseum\, and it has allowed us to look at the molecular profile emitted from the back of canvas paintings as part of condition monitoring.  Finally\, we worked toward automating part of the workflow\, offering a more efficient and consistent alternative to lengthy passive sampling approaches. \nDownload the event flier HERE. \nAbout the Speaker\nAlba Alvarez Martin is a chemist with a PhD obtained from the University of Salamanca (Spain) in environmental sciences. She also holds a master’s degree in conservation science. During 2017 she worked at Antwerp University (Belgium) studying the effect that inorganic pigments have on the discoloration of organic lakes used by Van Gogh. Between 2017 and 2020 she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute\, Washington\, DC. In USA\, her research involved the study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by museum collections. From 2020 to 2021 she worked as a postdoc at the Rijksmuseum. In 2021 she received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship where she developed a new protocol to image cross sections by high resolution mass spectrometry.  In 2022 she worked as senior researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa. In June 2023 she was appointed research scientist at the Rijksmuseum\, where her main research goals are the implementation of more accessible mass spectrometry instrumentation in museums.
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