A semiempirical epitaxial model has been derived which correlates and interrelates the surface free energy, ultrastructural morphology, surface charge, surface chemistry, and surface molecular motions of a model triblock copolymer to thrombogenesis. This paper addresses the aspect of: (1) ultrastructure order versus disorder, (2) primary and secondary molecular motions, (3) surface and side cha...

Nanocasting conformal polymer coatings on preformed three-dimensional assemblies of nanoparticles, macroscopically classified as aerogels, reinforces the interparticle necks and increases the strength of the bulk material dramatically. For example, specific compressive strengths are reported to be higher than those for mild steel and aluminum, while the ability to store energy may surpass that ...