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The Speaker:

Dr. Michael J. Michalczyk DuPont Fluoroproducts

B.S. 1979, Knox College
PhD. 1984, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Post-doc: University of Sussex (U.K.) and M.I.T., 1985-1988

Dr. Michalczyk’s graduate work at University of Wisconsin in Bob West’s group evolved around silane chemistry, specifically, multiple bonded silicon-main group compounds. His thesis concentrated on the synthesis and characterization of silicon-silicon double bonded compounds.
Some of his more recent work included successes in diverse areas such as star gels, inorganic oxide gels in fluorocarbon solvents, single component inorganic/organic network materials, silylated dioxolane polymers and monomeric compounds, fluoropolymer nanocomposites, molecular and oligomeric silane precursors to network materials, phosphorus-containing fluoropolymers, silanes and disilanes reactions with sterically hindered platinum dihydrides
His work appears on regular basis in many diverse ACS journals and he is an inventor on over a dozen patents. He is a frequent speaker at educational symposia, as well as various society meetings such as the Federation of Societies of Coatings Technology, the Material Research Society, and the ACS.
Dr. Michalczyk is currently a scientist with DuPont Fluoroproducts in the Fluorosurfacing business. His primary research interests include synthesis and application of fluoropolymers, fluorocoatings, organosilicon chemistry and inorganic/organic hybrid materials.

Abstract

Since the development of Teflon® in the 1930’s, fluorinated materials have been of great interest due to their properties of low surface energy, durability and chemical resistance. In this talk I will present a general overview of coatings that use fluorinated materials to achieve certain functions or attributes. Modification of organic polymers with fluorinated groups results in compositions that retain their low surface energy and release properties when applied to a substrate. These materials can be used to impart stain-resistance or easy-clean properties on a variety of indoor applications in the household. Increasing the amount of fluorine in the backbone of the polymer results in materials that retain the easy clean property but now have increased durability. Perfluorinated polymers, such as poly(tetrafluoroethylene), belong to the group that contains no carbon-hydrogen groups in the backbone. Perfluorinated materials have very good durability, chemical resistance and release properties. These coatings enjoy a wide use as non-stick coatings in cookware.

Directions:
The restaurant is located on the corner of Green Tree Road and Heritage Valley Rd, in Turnersville/Sewell/Washington Township in Gloucester Co.

From North Jersey, Philly, take I 295 to exit 26, take Highway 42/Atlantic City Expressway south towards Atlantic City, until Highway 42 and Atlantic City Expressway split up at exit 44 about 9 miles later. Stay on 42 (now Black Horse Pike). Take the second light (Green Tree Rd.), follow it for 1.9 miles to the 5th stoplight; the restaurant in on the left.

From Atlantic City, take the AC Express way to exit 44, upon exiting the Expressway take a right on the Woodbury-Turnersville Rd., and then turn sharp left onto Black Horse Pike. About 0.8 miles take a right on Green Tree Rd, and the restaurant is on the left 1.9 miles later.

From Rowan, take the Green Tree Rd north for about 3 miles. The restaurant is on your right.

Please call the restaurant at 856-589-1776 for directions if lost.

Social Hour: 5:30-6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Talk: 7:30 PM

Cost: $20 members and guests,
$10 students

Dinner selections: all you can eat buffet
Caesar Salad, rolls Fettucini Alfredo
Hot Roast Beef Broccoli
Chicken Italiano Oven Roasted Potatoes
Coffee, tea, soda

Please contact one of the people below by Friday, 15 November.
Lori Stephans (856) 256-4500 ext. 3551 or ‘stephans@rowan.edu’
Thomas Colacot (856) 384-7185 or ‘colactj@jmusa.com’
Peter Mlynek (856) 787-0770 or ‘pdmlynek@yahoo.com’
Guenter Niessen (856) 423-6300 or ‘gniessen@emscience.com’