2024

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1:45 PM | Welcome and introductions

2:00 | Technical talk by Prof. Chrys Wesdemiotis

Mass Spectrometry for Detection of Small Molecules in Water

2:40 | Technical talk by Keaton Turney

High-Strength Composites Derived from CO2 and Butadiene

3:15 | Technical talk by Pratik Gotad

Summarizing Coalescing Filtration Work Using Media Produced from Aerogels and Aerogel Coated Glass Fibers

3:50 | Technical talk by Abdul Baghirov

Sustainable Valorization of Human Hair Waste: Novel Aerogel Composites with Kevlar Nanofibers for Advanced Filtration Applications

4:25 | CFNC discussion of projects, funding, patents, proposals, and other matters regarding CFNC functions

4:40 | Tour of Center for Precision Manufacturing and other labs of interest

5:30 | Adjourn for the day

6:00 | Dinner

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8:30 AM | Technical talk by Pratik Gotad

PFAS Removal from Water Using High Surface Area Gels

9:05 | Technical talk by Moni Ghosh

Proposal on Possible Steps to Improve the Functionality of a Wire-Mesh Electrowet Coaleser for Oil-Water Separation

9:40 | Technical talk by Roberto Obregon

Understanding the Effects of Bond Exchange on the Mechanics of Vitrimers

10:15 | 15-min break

10:30 | Technical talk by Amani Russell

Electrospinning of PVDF and Hair for Oil Removal

11:05 | Technical talk by Layao Wu

Direct Air Capture of CO2 with Low-Temperature Amine Sorbents Supported by Porous HDPE Xerogel Sheet

11:40 | Technical talk by Brandon McReynolds

Continuous Filtration with Examples in Removing Forever Chemicals

12:15 PM | Lunch

1:00 | Discussion of results of projects, new ideas, and feedback for students

1:30 | Closed-door discussion by members for next set of projects

2:00 | Report on next set of projects

2:30 | Close