Blends of reactive plasticizers with thermoplastic composites for improved processing and properties. This proposal is directed at novel methods of enhancing the processibility, properties and applications of polymers and should have a significant economic impact on the $7 billion commodity polymer market for Australian polymer producers and polymer converters.
The project would also extend the research opportunities of students and researchers in the rapidly growing fields of nano-composites a ....Blends of reactive plasticizers with thermoplastic composites for improved processing and properties. This proposal is directed at novel methods of enhancing the processibility, properties and applications of polymers and should have a significant economic impact on the $7 billion commodity polymer market for Australian polymer producers and polymer converters.
The project would also extend the research opportunities of students and researchers in the rapidly growing fields of nano-composites and reactive polymer processing.Read moreRead less
Template-Free Synthesis of Zeolite Nanocrystals and Their Application for Zeolite-Polymer Nanocomposites. A novel method is proposed for template-free synthesis of zeolite nanocrystals, in which polymer hydrogels will be used, in-situ, to control zeolite nucleation and growth from precursor solutions. The as-synthesised and surface modified zeolite nanocrystals will be used to fabricate zeolite-polymer nanocomposites, which will have significant applications in areas including gas separation, ca ....Template-Free Synthesis of Zeolite Nanocrystals and Their Application for Zeolite-Polymer Nanocomposites. A novel method is proposed for template-free synthesis of zeolite nanocrystals, in which polymer hydrogels will be used, in-situ, to control zeolite nucleation and growth from precursor solutions. The as-synthesised and surface modified zeolite nanocrystals will be used to fabricate zeolite-polymer nanocomposites, which will have significant applications in areas including gas separation, catalysts and fuel cells.Read moreRead less
IMPROVED PROPERTIES BY CONTROL OF NANOMETRE AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF CROSSLINKED POLYMERS. This French - Australian collaboration seeks to develop new composite, nanostructured thermosetting materials by control of molecular architecture and phase morphology, and by the incorporation of a range of nanoparticles into crosslinking systems. Such composites are increasingly required in high value industries such as electronics, aerospace and automotive. The project seeks to extend and develop the ....IMPROVED PROPERTIES BY CONTROL OF NANOMETRE AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF CROSSLINKED POLYMERS. This French - Australian collaboration seeks to develop new composite, nanostructured thermosetting materials by control of molecular architecture and phase morphology, and by the incorporation of a range of nanoparticles into crosslinking systems. Such composites are increasingly required in high value industries such as electronics, aerospace and automotive. The project seeks to extend and develop the current successful and productive interaction between the researchers. As well as producing nanomaterials, the participants have extensive, complementary expertise in characterization at the molecular and nanoscale - crucial if the behaviour of these new materials is to be understood, controlled and further new materials rationally designed.Read moreRead less