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Daniel A. Savin

University of Southern Mississippi

School of Polymers and High Performance Materials

118 College Drive
#5050
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-000  

savin@chem.ufl.edu

Project List:

Development of Cost-Efficient and Concentration-Independent Dispersants for Improved Oil Spill Remediation

Year 3-5 Investigator Grants (RFP-II)Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Publications & Presentations:

Journal Articles - 5

2017

Bentz, K. C., & Savin, D. A. (2017). Chain Dispersity Effects on Brush Properties of Surface-Grafted Polycaprolactone-Modified Silica Nanoparticles: Unique Scaling Behavior in the Concentrated Polymer Brush Regime. Macromolecules, 50(14), 5565–5573.

2016

Bentz, K. C., Walley, S. E., & Savin, D. A. (2016). Solvent effects on modulus of poly(propylene oxide)-based organogels as measured by cavitation rheology. Soft Matter, 12(22), 4991–5001.

2014

McNair, O. D., Brent, D. P., Sparks, B. J., Patton, D. L., & Savin, D. A. (2014). Sequential Thiol Click Reactions: Formation of Ternary Thiourethane/Thiol-Ene Networks with Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 6(9), 6088–6097.
McNair, O. D., Gould, T. E., Piland, S. G., & Savin, D. A. (2014). Characterization of mouthguard materials: A comparison of a commercial material to a novel thiolene family. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 131(13), 40402.
Wan, W. - M., Pickett, P. D., Savin, D. A., & McCormick, C. L. (2014). Structurally controlled “polysoaps” via RAFT copolymerization of AMPS and n-dodecyl acrylamide for environmental remediation. Polym. Chem., 5(3), 819–827.

Conference Presentations - 40

2020

Savin, D., Walley, S., Barnes, B., Godinez, S., Machado, C., & Bentz, K. (2020). Developing Nanoparticle-Based Concentration-Independent Dispersants: From Fundamental to Applied Science. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2020. Tampa, FL : 02/03/20-02/06/20.

2016

Ray, J., Strange, G., Smith, I., Machado, C., Ly, J., & Savin, D. (2016). Responsive Peptide Block Polymers: ABA, ABC and Star Triblocks. In 251th American Chemical Society National Meeting. San Diego, CA : 03/13/16-03/17/16.

2015

Bentz, K. C., Walley, S. E., Vogelpohl, N. M., Bhikha, N. V., & Savin, D. A. (2015). Effect of chain length and grafting density on oil uptake in amphiphilic copolymer grafted silica nanoparticle systems. In Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference 2015. Houston, TX : 02/16/15-02/19/15: Poster.
McNair, O., Brent, D., Janisse, A., VanDeVoorde, K., & Savin, D. (2015). Tuning the Tg and Energy Damping Capabilities of Thiol-ene Thermoset Networks. In 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Denver, CO : 03/22/15-03/24/15.
McNair, O., Brent, D., Janisse, A., VanDeVoorde, K., & Savin, D. (2015). Tuning the Tg and Energy Damping Capabilities of Thiol-ene Thermoset Networks. In ACS National Meeting, Denver. Denver, CO : 03/22/15-03/24/15.
McNair, O., Brent, D., & Savin, D. A. (2015). Tuning the Tg and Energy Damping Capabilities of Thiol-ene Thermoset Networks. In Fusion: Functional Polymer Materials. Ascot, UK : 08/05/15-08/08/15.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Copolymers: From Design to Function. In 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Denver, CO : 03/22/15-03/24/15.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Copolymers: From Design to Function. In ACS National Meeting, Denver. Denver, CO : 03/22/15-03/24/15.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., Smith, I., Machado, C., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-assembly and Response in Peptide-based Block Polymers. In 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition (COMP). Boston, MA : 08/16/15-08/20/15.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., Smith, I., Machado, C., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-assembly and Responsiveness of Peptide-based Star and Triblock Polymers. In 2015 International Symposium on Stimuli-Responsive Materials. Santa Rosa, CA : 10/25/15-10/27/15.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., Smith, I., Machado, C., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-assembly and Responsiveness of Peptide-based Star and Triblock Polymers. In 14th Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC-14). Kauai, HI : 12/09/15-12/13/15.
Ray, J., Strange, G., Smith, I., Machado, C., & Savin, D. (2015). Response and Function in Peptide-based Block Polymers. In 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition (POLY). Boston, MA : 08/16/15-08/20/15.
Savin, D. (2015). Self-assembly and Responsiveness of Polypeptide-based Star and Triblock Copolymers: Design, Characterization and Function. In International Synposium of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. Houston, TX : 06/06/15-06/10/15.
Savin, D. (2015). Self-Assembly and Responsiveness of Polypeptide-based Star and Triblock Copolymers: From Design to Function. In 13th International Conference of Polymers for Advanced Technologies. Hangzhou, China : 06/25/15-06/28/15.
Smith, I., & Savin, D. (2015). Tuning the permeability of peptide-based lipid mimetic vesicles. In Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition 2015. Tampa, FL : 05/07/15-05/09/15.
Strange, G., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-Assembly and Morphological Transitions of Stimuli Responsive Peptide Based Polymers. In Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition 2015. Tampa, FL : 05/07/15-05/09/15.
Strange, G., Smith, I., Machado, C., & Savin, D. (2015). Self-Assembly and Responsiveness of Polypeptide-based Star And Triblock Copolymers: From Design to Function. In Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition 2015. Tampa, FL : 05/07/15-05/09/15.
Walley, S., Bentz, K., & Savin, D. (2015). Synthesis of Polypropylene Oxide-based Organogels and Characterization Using Cavitation Rheology. In 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Denver, CO : 03/22/15-03/24/15: Poster.
Walley, S., Bentz, K., & Savin, D. (2015). Synthesis of Polypropylene Oxide-based Organogels and Characterization Using Cavitation Rheology. In ACS National Meeting, Denver. Denver, CO : 03/22/15-03/24/15.

2014

Bentz, K., Bhikha, N., & Savin, D. (2014). Amphiphilic Copolymer-grafted Silica Nanoparticles as a Template for Novel Oil Dispersants. In Mississippi Academy of Sciences 78th Annual Meeting. Hattiesburg, MS - 03/06/14 - 03/07/14: Poster.
Bentz, K., Walley, S., Richardson, A., Bhikha, N., & Savin, D. (2014). Amphiphilic Copolymer-grafted Silica Nanoparticles as a Template for Novel Oil Dispersants. In American Chemical Society National Meeting. Dallas, TX, 03/16/14 - 03/20/14: Poster.
Johnson, A., Strange, G., Keller, C., Ray, J., & Savin, D. (2014). Controlled Release and pH-Responsiveness of Self-Assembled Polypeptide Star Block Copolymers through Molecular Design and Polymer Composition. In American Chemical Society National Meeting. Dallas, TX, 03/16/14 - 03/20/14: Poster.
Naik, S., Bentz, K., Walley, S., Ly, J., Igert, C., & Savin, D. (2014). Polymeric Organogels: Two Different Motifs to Maximize Hydrogen Bonding. In American Chemical Society National Meeting. Dallas, TX, 03/16/14 - 03/20/14.
Ray, D. J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., Easterling, C., Ly, J., & Savin, D. (2014). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Star and Triblock Copolymers: From Design to Function. In Mississippi Academy of Sciences 78th Annual Meeting. Hattiesburg, MS - 03/06/14 - 03/07/14.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., & Savin, D. (2014). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Star and Triblock Copolymers: From Design to Function. In American Chemical Society National Meeting. Dallas, TX, 03/16/14 - 03/20/14.
Ray, J., Johnson, A., Strange, G., Keller, C., Morris, A., & Savin, D. (2014). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Copolymers: From Design to Function. In American Chemical Society National Meeting – 248th. San Francisco, CA : 08/10/14-08/12/14.
Savin, D. (2014). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Star and Triblock Copolymers: From Design to Function. In Fusion: Functional Polymeric Materials. Cancun, Mexico, 02/9/14 - 02/12/14.
Savin, D. (2014). Peptide Block Copolymers: The Next Generation. In Minnesota Block Polymers 2014. Minneapolis, MN : 4/11/14-4/12/14.
Savin, D., McNair, O., Janisse, A., & Brent, D. (2014). Tuning the Tg and Energy Damping Capabilities of Thiol-ene Thermoset Networks. In The Waterborne Symposium. New Orleans, LA, 02/26/14 - 02/28/14.
Strange, G., Johnson, A., Keller, C., Morris, A., & Savin, D. (2014). Self-assembly and Responsiveness in Polypeptide-based Copolymers: From Design to Function. In International Symposium of Stimuli-responsive Materials 2014. Santa Rosa, CA : 10/26/2014-10/28/2014.
Strange, G., Johnson, A., Keller, C., Ray, J., & Savin, D. (2014). Self-Assembly pH-Responsiveness of Polypeptide ABC Linear Triblock Copolymers through Molecular Design and Polymer Composition. In American Chemical Society National Meeting. Dallas, TX, 03/16/14 - 03/20/14: Poster.

2013

Janisse, A., Van de Voorde, K., Piland, S., & Savin, D. (2013). Thermomechanical Properties and Conversion Kinetics of Thermal and Photo Initiated Thiol-Ene Thick-Set Networks. In APTEC annual conference. Hattiesburg, MS, November 22, 2013.
McNair, O., Brent, D., & Savin, D. (2013). Modified thiol-ene networks: Tuning the glass transition temperature and energy damping capabilities. In American Physical Society National Meeting. Baltimore, MD, March 18-22, 2013: Poster.
Ray, J., Johnson, J., Ly, J. E., C., & Savin, D. (2013). Interfacial curvature effects in the self-assembly and responsiveness in polypeptide-based triblock copolymer. In American Physical Society National Meeting. Baltimore, MD, March 18-22, 2013.
Savin, D. (2013). Relating aspects of classical thermodynamics of mixtures to polymers and biomacromolecules. In ACS National Meeting. Indianapolis, IN, September 10, 2013.
Savin, D., McNair, O., & Brent, D. (2013). Modified thiol-ene networks: Tuning the glass transition temperature and energy damping capabilities of thermoset networks. In ACS National Meeting. Indianapolis, IN, September 10, 2013.
Savin, D., Ray, J., & Johnson, A. (2013). Interfacial curvature effects in the self-assembly and responsiveness in polypeptide-based star and triblock copolymers. In ACS National Meeting. Indianapolis, IN, September 11, 2013.
Savin, D., Ray, J., Johnson, A., & Bentz, K. (2013). Interfacial Curvature Effects in the Self-assembly and Responsiveness of Polypeptide-based Triblock and Star Copolymers. In Frontiers in Polymeric Materials, 3rd CCS-PD/ACS PMSE Joint Symposium. Shanghai, China, October 15, 2013.
Savin, D., Ray, J., Johnson, A., & Bentz, K. (2013). Interfacial Curvature Effects in the Self-assembly and Responsiveness of Polypeptide-based Triblock and Star Copolymers. In 3rd CCS-PD/ACS PMSE Joint Symposium on Polymers, Tsinghua University. Beijing, China, October 18, 2013.
Savin, D., Ray, J., Johnson, A., & Bentz, K. (2013). Interfacial Curvature Effects in the Self-assembly and Responsiveness of Polypeptide-based Triblock and Star Copolymers. In Chinese Academy of Sciences. Beijing, China, October 21, 2013.