Nanoporous Epoxy Thermosets via Microphase Separation of Block Copolymers. This project has many expected outcomes and benefits to Australia: (1) Development of the first technology to produce nanoporous epoxy thermosets (i.e. epoxy nanofoams) that may have many applications in microelectronics, optical waveguides and biological separations; (2) Providing impetus for an advanced materials synthesis and manufacturing industry for Australia and contributing to the Frontier Technologies National Re ....Nanoporous Epoxy Thermosets via Microphase Separation of Block Copolymers. This project has many expected outcomes and benefits to Australia: (1) Development of the first technology to produce nanoporous epoxy thermosets (i.e. epoxy nanofoams) that may have many applications in microelectronics, optical waveguides and biological separations; (2) Providing impetus for an advanced materials synthesis and manufacturing industry for Australia and contributing to the Frontier Technologies National Research Priority-Advanced Materials Priority Goals; (3) The development of new niche markets with these new materials and the new technologies, which is an excellent vehicle for Australia to move to a high-value added industrial portfolio that maximises return and promotes job growth.Read moreRead less
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
Development of composite materials from waste paper and plastics. Significant tonnages of plastics are currently not recycled because of paper impurities. This project will develop compounding and processing procedures, define the thermal and mechanical properties of the recycled composites and develop novel composite materials using plastics as a matrix and waste paper as a filler. These processes will then be applied to factory trials.
Modelling rheology and flow parameters of injection moulding of liquid crystal polymer materials. Australian company Moldflow is a world leader in the modelling and simulation of injection moulding plastic parts, yet its sophisticated software is inadequate for liquid crystalline polymers. This research aims to redress this by appropriate rheological study of these materials, incorporating suitable rheological model in the simulation and by experimental validation. The benefit will be new know ....Modelling rheology and flow parameters of injection moulding of liquid crystal polymer materials. Australian company Moldflow is a world leader in the modelling and simulation of injection moulding plastic parts, yet its sophisticated software is inadequate for liquid crystalline polymers. This research aims to redress this by appropriate rheological study of these materials, incorporating suitable rheological model in the simulation and by experimental validation. The benefit will be new knowledge of the injection moulding process, enhancement of Australia's scientific reputation in this field, extension of the Moldflow software to a wider polymer range, new markets nationally and internationally, competitive edge of the improved software and contribution to national economy due to new business.Read moreRead less
Development of Advanced Polymers from Recycled Industrial Plastics for Replacement of Virgin Resins. The main objective of this research program is to develop strategies and techniques to develop advanced polymeric materials obtained from recycled industrial plastics for replacement of virgin resins in industrial packaging. Studies show that only a very small amount of such plastic is reclaimed after industrial use. The research will include a comprehensive study of the life cycle of the indus ....Development of Advanced Polymers from Recycled Industrial Plastics for Replacement of Virgin Resins. The main objective of this research program is to develop strategies and techniques to develop advanced polymeric materials obtained from recycled industrial plastics for replacement of virgin resins in industrial packaging. Studies show that only a very small amount of such plastic is reclaimed after industrial use. The research will include a comprehensive study of the life cycle of the industrial packaging products, development of new blends of the recycled resins, and the application of these blends to manufacture good quality injection moulded and blow moulded products including new plastic pails and containers for industrial use.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0237936
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Research facility for plastics and composites : Dynamic Mechanical Analyser and Rheometer System. The Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) and Control Stress Rheometer System is a unique set of equipment where both instruments can be run simultaneously using the same controller module. The DMA can provide quantitative and qualitative information on high spectrum of mechanical and rheological properties of materials in solid state. The Rheometer complements the DMA by providing information about pro ....Research facility for plastics and composites : Dynamic Mechanical Analyser and Rheometer System. The Dynamic Mechanical Analyser (DMA) and Control Stress Rheometer System is a unique set of equipment where both instruments can be run simultaneously using the same controller module. The DMA can provide quantitative and qualitative information on high spectrum of mechanical and rheological properties of materials in solid state. The Rheometer complements the DMA by providing information about properties of materials in liquid state. The equipment will be used both for academic research of plastic, ceramic and composite materials and for industrial projects in the areas of material processing, recycling of plastics and for building a database of material's properties. Read moreRead less