Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Rafael Verduzco

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Website  | rafaelv@rice.edu | 713-348-6492

The Verduzco lab focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of new polymeric materials which can potentially address a wide range of current challenges, including our growing demand for energy, disease treatment, and reducing pollution and waste. Current areas of interest include all-conjugated block copolymers for photovoltaics, bottlebrush polymers as responsive surface coatings, 2-D polymers for high-strength films, and liquid crystal elastomers. The unifying theme of this work is engineering materials at the molecular level to achieve a stronger fundamental understanding of material properties.

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