This starter grant award to Kansas State University supports the research of Professor Daniel A. Higgins. The research focusses on the fundamental physical and chemical properties of mesostructured materials as studied by near-field scanning optical microscopy. Thin films of polymer-dispersed electrochromic materials including phthalocyanin-based materials are studied. Film morphology is characterized and its effects on local organization of the electrochromic molecules are elucidated. Since local properties of these inherently mesostructured films are dramatically different from their average properties, the research promises to provide a better understanding of these and other highly structured materials. From a technological perspective, polymer-dispersed materials are being developed for diverse applications in optics, display, detector, and data storage technologies, as well as in catalysis. The research contributes to the advancement of these technologies.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9617774
Program Officer
Francis J. Wodarczyk
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1996-11-01
Budget End
1998-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
$40,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Kansas State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Manhattan
State
KS
Country
United States
Zip Code
66506