Undergraduate Researcher
In my current research project, I am developing a variety of polyelectrolyte complexes with finely tuned protein secondary structures to generate polymers that span a limitless spectrum of applicability: Self-healing smartphone material, biocompatible wound healing bandages, and even spacesuits. Varying the structure of oppositely charged block copolypeptides, which consist of both racemic and homochiral domains, I have been able to create an assortment of coacervates with varying levels of flexibility, strength, and toughness. Leveraging the ability to alter electrostatic and hydrogen bonding forces has been instrumental in creating these complexes, as we analyze the ideal complex polypeptide ratios, salt concentrations, pH, and temperature.
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About Mathias Rodriguez
In my current research project, I am developing a variety of polyelectrolyte complexes with finely tuned protein secondary structures to generate polymers that span a limitless spectrum of applicability: Self-healing smartphone material, biocompatible wound healing bandages, and even spacesuits. Varying the structure of oppositely charged block copolypeptides, which consist of both racemic and homochiral domains, I have been able to create an assortment of coacervates with varying levels of flexibility, strength, and toughness. Leveraging the ability to alter electrostatic and hydrogen bonding forces has been instrumental in creating these complexes, as we analyze the ideal complex polypeptide ratios, salt concentrations, pH, and temperature.
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| Present | Undergraduate Researcher, University of Central Florida ‐ College of Engineering and Computer Science | |
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