The Functional Macromolecular Laboratory focuses on  the synthesis characterization and processing of novel polymer based architectures used in a variety of technologies and devices ranging from energy storage to medical devices. Present problems of interest include: solution blow spun functional polymers as surgical sealants; biosensors for the detection of pathogens; point-of-care diagnostics; non-flammable air-stable solid polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries; functional magnetodielectric polymer nanocomposites for flexible antennas.

Peter Kofinas ChBE Professor and Chair 301-405-7335 | kofinas@umd.edu Profile