Biobased adhesives for composites (BIOAC)
Starting grant Prof. Rastogi
The objective for this project is to tailor glass transition temperature and ductility in bio-based adhesives, aiming to develop light weight, high impact composites that will result in a reduction of its carbon foot print.
Background
Development of bio-based adhesives and fillers with functionalities for composites.
Science and technology challenges
- Development of a generic approach for synthesis and development of the structure property relationships in adhesives.
- Development of adhesives for the existing high performance materials, such are aramids, carbon and polyethylene fibers.
- Development of light weight and high impact composites for transportation and sports gear.
- Adhesive will also be tested with bio-based carbon fibres from Lignin.