Advancing Performance Polymers in Energy AppLications
Texas A&M University has already shown a strong desire to establish Texas as the leading knowledge center for advanced polymers in oil applications in the world. Combining this interest with the experience of the Consortia co-directors Dr. Hung-Jue Sue, professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Tim Bremner, Vice-President of Advanced Engineering & Materials Techology, Hoerbiger Corporation of America, Inc., the potential for significant gains in both knowledge and application is limitless. The Consortium for Advancing Performance Polymers in Energy AppLications (APPEAL) was formed to combine the resources of industry with the knowledge base of academic facilities in an effort to develop fundamental knowledge of these unique materials, as well as to give design and production insight for product development.
APPEAL Members
APPEAL Materials Producers Group (MPG) Members
Why Should YOU Be An APPEAL Member?
Research Scope
- Establish structure and property models
- Define functionality of polymer reinforcement mechanisms
- Establish methodologies for characterization, physical property measurement under usage conditions
- Provide scientific basis to end users for material design and application
- Influence and direct commercial materials providers
Benefits of Membership
- Great ROI
- Royalty free production
- Accelerated pace of research on fundamental and applied materials science topics
- Influence over direction of research; contribution to ongoing objectives
- Coherence and connectivity of research focus across value creation chain
- First look privileges for full members in current applied research
Past APPEAL Agendas
The following is a list of the past agendas for the APPEAL Consortium. Full presentations are available via email to members upon request.