Development of photosensitive resin formulations with photo-switchable functions and of stimuli-responsive polymer networks with tunable and adaptive material properties.
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Obtaining materials tunable and adaptive material properties by asymmetrical UV exposure.
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Amplification of the switching performance by micro-and nanopatterning (academic secondment).
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Obtain at least one material that has innovative photo-switchable functional properties and at least same sustainability as benchmark.
Comprehensive knowledge of synthesis and advanced characterisation methods for photoresponsive monomers and polymers.
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Protocols for the preparation of photosensitive resin formulations with photo-switchable functions and stimuli-responsive polymer networks with tunable and adaptive material properties by photocuring of the photosensitive formulations.
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Functional coatings with tunable and adaptive properties and protocols for micro- and nano-sized patterns by lithographic techniques.
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Setting of an appropriate sustainability metrics, and sustainability assessment of the new process/material.
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Trained researcher expert on synthesis and characterization of photo-switchable polymers, their use as coatings and for patterning surfaces, also acquired during secondments.
HOST 1
EPFL (CH), supervisor: V. Leterrier, timing: month 31, length: 6 months. Purpose: introduction of nanostructures in photoreversible coatings to further tune properties such as switchable wettability and reversible adhesion.
HOST 2
ADLER (AT), supervisor: A. Rössler, timing: month 38, length: 3 months. Purpose: application of the developed polymers in coating formulations, characterization of the technically relevant properties.
*Enrolment in Doctoral degree: at MUL. Dr. S. Schlögl (PCCL) will act as supervisor and Prof. W. Kern (MUL) will act as co-supervisor.
