CONTACT INFORMATION
| Phone: (216) 368-4242 |
| Fax: (216) 368-4202 |
| Email: stuart.rowan@case.edu |
Office: Kent Hale Smith 522, 2100 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106-7202
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EDUCATION
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Ph.D. in Chemistry University of Glasgow, UK
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry University of Glasgow, UK |
ACTIVE RESEARCH
Surface Self-assembly of Nano-Scaffolds
Investigating how non-covalent interactions can be used to self-assemble controlled nano-structures on a surface. The goal of this project is to create nano-patterns at the < 5nm level which can be used a scaffolds for bio-relevant groups, molecular electronics etc. |
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Nanophase segregated healable polymers
Using a combination of hydrogen-bonding and nano-phase segregation small molecules can be induced to self-assemble into polymeric aggregates in the solid-state. The dynamic (reversible) nature of these supramolecular materials offers the possibility of creating healable films and coatings.
Responsive Bio-Inspired Nano-composites
Nano-composites are being investigated where the interaction between the nano-filler (cellulose whiskers) can be switched on or off imparting stimuli-responsive, mechanically-dynamic properties to the nano-composite. These materials mimic the deep dermis of the sea-cucumber, which features soft connective tissue with mutable mechanical properties that can switch between low and high stiffness states.
Molecular Acutators
Developing synthetic methods to prepare molecular actuators based on interlocked rings (catenanes).
Nano-confined Supramolecular Chemistry
Understanding how molecules interact when confined into polymeric nanolayered materials.
POTENTIAL IMPACT
This research is focused on utilizing molecular design to engineer controlled nano-scale systems (the bottom-up approach) which have potential applications in the bio, electronic and nano-mechanical fields.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Sivakova, S.; Bohnsack, D.A.; Suwanmala, P.; Mackay, M.E.; Rowan, S.J. Utilization of a Combination of Weak Hydrogen Bonding Interactions and Phase Segregation to Yield Highly Thermo-Sensitive Supramolecular Polymers J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 18202-18211.
Beck, J. B.; Ineman, J.M.; Rowan, S.J. Metal/Ligand-Induced Formation of Metallo-Supramolecular Polymers Macromolecules, 2005, 38, 5060-5068.
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