Frank Blum

Frank's research interests are in the areas of materials science and surface chemistry. More recently, he has become interested in polymer recycling. Much of his work has focused on the molecular motion and physical properties of polymers at interfaces. His group has focused efforts on the synthesis and characterization of conducting polymer nanocomposites, room temperature synthesis of composites from emulsion gels, dynamics of coupling agents, superhydrophobic coatings, adhesion, and the physical and tribological behavior of friction materials. He has coauthored over 250 publications (over 140 in primary reviewed journals) in these areas and has supervised 37 Ph.D. and 14 M.S. students, and many visiting scholars/post-doctoral associates, undergraduate and high school students.