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Precipitation-Based Processing of Lactide Copolymers for Shape Memory Polymer Development
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are advanced materials capable of returning to their original shape when exposed to external stimuli such as heat or stress. Lactide copolymers, derived from renewable resources, are particularly attractive for SMP applications due to their tunable mechanical properties, thermal responsiveness, and biocompatibility. Optimizing precipitation-based processing techniques is critical to unlocking the full potential of lactide copolymers for advanced applications.
This project aims to develop and optimize precipitation techniques for lactide copolymers to create SMPs with superior performance. By controlling parameters such as solvent type, polymer concentration, and precipitation temperature, the project seeks to tailor material properties such as crystallinity and thermal behavior. The focus will be on the development of SMPs for deployable self-repairing components in aerospace or automotive applications, highlighting their ability to respond to environmental changes and maintain functionality under stress.
This project aims to develop and optimize precipitation techniques for lactide copolymers to create SMPs with superior performance. By controlling parameters such as solvent type, polymer concentration, and precipitation temperature, the project seeks to tailor material properties such as crystallinity and thermal behavior. The focus will be on the development of SMPs for deployable self-repairing components in aerospace or automotive applications, highlighting their ability to respond to environmental changes and maintain functionality under stress.
• Gain expertise in precipitation processing and its application to lactide copolymers for shape memory behavior.
• Investigate the influence of precipitation parameters (e.g., solvent selection, polymer concentration, temperature) on the material’s structure and performance.
• Validate the fabricated lactide copolymer SMPs for shape recovery, thermal properties, and mechanical durability in demanding environments.
• Showcase precipitation-based processing as a scalable and sustainable method for producing high-performance SMPs for advanced engineering applications.
• Gain expertise in precipitation processing and its application to lactide copolymers for shape memory behavior. • Investigate the influence of precipitation parameters (e.g., solvent selection, polymer concentration, temperature) on the material’s structure and performance. • Validate the fabricated lactide copolymer SMPs for shape recovery, thermal properties, and mechanical durability in demanding environments. • Showcase precipitation-based processing as a scalable and sustainable method for producing high-performance SMPs for advanced engineering applications.
Daniel Werner (daniel.werner@inspire.ch), Enrico Tosoratti (enrico.tosoratti@inspire.ch)
Daniel Werner (daniel.werner@inspire.ch), Enrico Tosoratti (enrico.tosoratti@inspire.ch)
SLS_SMA_LactideCopolimers_SO.pdf
