Craig M. Whitaker
Professor
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
(410) 293-6633
Chemistry Department
U.S. Naval Academy
572M Holloway Road Annapolis, MD
21402-5026
Research Interests
Design and synthesis of metal-organic framework composites to eliminate chemical and biological warfare threats.
Hydrogels are three-dimensional materials with the ability to absorb large amounts of water while maintaining their dimensional stability. Smart hydrogels are hydrogels that undergo changes in their physical properties in response to environmental changes. High permeability to molecules and release of entrapped molecules in a controlled manner make hydrogels interesting materials for chemical and biological warfare research.
