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JOSEPH C. SALAMONE
Pages 260-265

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... His principal areas of research included the synthesis and properties of new monomers, polymers, and biomaterials, materials designed for applications in hydrated form, in the solid state, and as substrates for cell growth. Joe Salamone lived a full life enriched by a spectrum of roles: father, grandfather, inventor, mentor, and ballroom dancing enthusiast, to name a few.
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From page 262...
... He was a cofounder of the Pacific Polymer Federation, a professional society for polymer scientists in countries around the Pacific Ocean, a region where he appreciated excellent scientific research and very active research communities. He led the American Chemical Society (ACS)
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From page 263...
... He did this work back in the mid- to late 1970s for hard contact lenses and then later for soft contact lenses. Many products were commercialized in ophthalmology as rigid and soft hydrogel contact lenses, silicone hydro gel contact lenses, contact lens care solutions and ­cleaners, ­intraocular lens m ­ aterials, and intraocular controlled drug delivery.
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... Joe served as chief science officer, focused on the areas of wound and skin care, from inception to his death. As a prolific inventor, chemist, polymer scientist, and engineer, Joe developed antimicrobial solutions and anti­microbial liquid adhesive bandages to prevent infections related to wound and burn care (for both human and veterinary use)
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... He was predeceased by son Bob. He will be dearly missed by his family, the Rochal team, his colleagues, and the plethora of engineers and scientists who had the privilege and honor of working with him and claiming him as their friend and mentor.
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