Studies on the Transitional Formation and Molecular Interactions of a Polyelectrolyte
Polyelectrolytes are generally formed through molecular associations or dissociations. They deviate one way of other from their corresponding simple electrolytes. The question that how and when these deviations appear as a function of molecular size is a most interesting subject to polymer scientists. Information of this nature is important for understanding the polymeric effect on molecular interactions in systems involving charged, reactive and catalytic polymers.
Abstract : Symposium U brought together scientists and engineers working on high efficiency thermal to electric energy conversion technologies to discuss the most recent progress in materials, current theoretical and experimental trends, characterization, and device fabrication. The symposium was designed to emphasize the multi-disciplinary nature (materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering) of the research needed to advance the state-of-the-art technology. Over 175 abstracts were received. This was more than any of the prior thermoelectrics MRS symposia and a strong testament to the continuing interest in this area of study.