USNA Faculty Profiles
Jeffrey P. Fitzgerald, Professor (Chair)

 

  Paul Trulove, Associate Professor
Ph.D., State University of New York

(410) 293-6622

Chemistry Department
U.S. Naval Academy
572M Holloway Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5026

trulove@usna.edu


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Development of nanoscale composites of polymers and bio-polymers with layered silicates and/or carbon nanotubes.  Characterization of the physical, chemical, optical and electronic properties of these novel materials for potential applications in areas such as ballistic protection and low-observables (stealth).  Work performed in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Institute for Standards and Technology.  Development of new ionic liquids for applications in high-energy density batteries.  Characterization of the physical, electrochemical, and thermal properties of the ionic liquids.  Work performed in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory.

 


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