Stimuli responsive adhesives

Project description

This project will investigate novel, stimuli responsive adhesives. The goal is to use polymers invented in our lab as adhesives or protective coatings for electronics, optics, or organic solar cells. Then, when recycling is required, a stimulus will be applied to "de-bond" the adhesive and convert it back into monomer. The stimuli under investigation will include heat, light, or mechanical energy. The broader impact of the project is to facilitate disassembly and recycling of electronic and energy generation or storage devices.

Co-supervisors

Dr Thomas Nicholls (ARC DECRA)

Further information

For more about our research interests, see www.chalkerlab.com

Assumed knowledge

General chemistry, organic chemistry

Industry involvement

This project has potential involvement with an electronics and optics company

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