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Polymer physics and technology

The Polymer physics and technology research line bridges polymer chemistry with polymer physics addressing molecular and physical characteristics of the synthesised polymers including structure development at the quiescent and defined flow conditions. The group also addresses the mechanical response of the structure developed at the molecular and morphological levels, and attempts are made to bridge the concepts with the industrial processes. For the characterisation and following the structure development, advanced experimental tools are employed and desired equipment are build in-house.

Polymer physics and technology

Research

  • The synthesis of renewable and biodegradable polymers, the development of additives for enhanced processing and crystallisation, and the development and recycling of high performance thermoplastic blends
  • Molecular, structure and scaffold design of biomedical polymers for 3D printing and fiber spinning in regenerative tissue engineering and investigating polymer architecture on mechanical durability
  • Water actuated structural refinement and enzymatic biodegradability of polycondensates
  • Development of Commercially viable polymerisation routes for the ultra-high molar masses; non-equilibrium polymer melts and high performance polymers
  • Developing molecular length scale models to understand rheological response of polymer melts in the equilibrium and non-equilibrium melt state in defined flow conditions
  • Routes to overcome wetting process in composites with the aim to develop novel lightweight high performance composites

Projects

  • Circular Cultivation and Chemistry

    Circular Cultivation and Chemistry

    In this program, we try to realize new ways to generate income and improve value chains that contribute to a circular economy, sustainable production and consumption, and healthy food - focusing on mission-driven innovations

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  • Green lego blocks

    B-CRISP

    Biobased crystal polarization and semi-aromaticity for high polymer dielectrics

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  • MODIFY

    MODIFY

    Lightweight, renewable origin, mild processing, and facile recyclability make thermoplastics the circular construction materials of choice. However, in additive manufacturing (AM), known as 3D printing, mass adoption of thermoplastics lags behind.

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  • BioBased ValueCircle

    BioBased ValueCircle

    BioBased ValueCircle offers a unique interdisciplinary research and training environment tailored for 12 early stage researchers (PhDs) excited by the development of innovative bio-based products, respecting the principles of the circular economy.

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Education

  • BBM1003 Principles of Materials Science, Master Biobased Materials
  • BBM1004 Plant Derived Materials and Building Blocks (guest lecturer), Master Biobased Materials
  • BBM1012 Nano-Science and Nano-Technology, Master Biobased Materials
  • BBM1008 Applied Materials Science and Engineering, Master Biobased Materials
  • BBM1015 Biopolymers (guest lecturer), Master Biobased Materials
  • BBM5000 Master Thesis supervision, Master Biobased Materials
  • CEN2022 Biobased Materials (guest lecturer), Bachelor Circular Engineering
  • INT3005 Biobased Materials & Technology (guest lecturer), Bachelor Maastricht Science Programme
  • Academic Advising Bachelor Maastricht Science Programme
  • Supervision of Bachelor thesis projects, Bachelor Maastricht Science Programme
  • Chair Board of Examiners