Polymers with controllable networks

本项目旨在了解控制交联聚合物结构网络柔韧性、可逆性和快速固化的机理和分子水平的因素。一种高度可成形、快速固化的聚合物网络可以改进纤维材料嵌入聚合物基质的复合材料的制造。这些材料的关键挑战是实现高生产率(每分钟一个部件)和寿命结束时的可回收性。预期的结果是具有可定制性能的聚合物材料，以及轻质复合材料进入大众运输系统。

This project aims to understand the mechanism and molecular level factors controlling the network flexibility, reversibility and rapid curing of cross-linked polymer structures. A highly formable, rapidly curing polymer network could improve manufacture of composites where a fibre material is embedded in a polymer matrix. The key challenges for these materials are achieving high rates of production (one part per minute) and end of life recyclability. Expected outcomes are polymer materials with tailorable properties and the uptake of lightweight composite materials into mass transport systems.