Project title
Sustainable multifunctional lignin bio-fibre composites made of plant fibres and biomass-derived, non-toxic, repairable-recyclable epoxy polymer
(Co)tutors
- Tutor: V. Placet (UMLP)
- Co-Tutor: K. Barta (UG)
- Industrial Supervisor: W. Bottger (NSPS)
Objectives
- Develop plant fibre-reinforced lignin-derived epoxy polymer composites suitable for structural and multifunctional applications (construction and transportation sectors);
- To assess their moisture sensitivity and durability
- To determine by experimental and numerical approach the influence of moisture absorption on the shear stresses at the interface between plant fibres and lignin-derived epoxy polymers, and on the damage initiation and propagation
- To evaluate their recyclability and the performance of the recycled composites.
- To investigate the industrial feasibility of the most promising plant composites
Required education level
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Advanced Composites, Bio-based Materials, Chemistry
Preferred background
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry
Secondments
- UNIVE (4 months) development of recyclable epoxy resins and polyurethanes for composite applications (C. Crestini)
- NSPS (6 months) development of industrially relevant applications of the recyclable high-strength composites (W. Bottger)
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