Characterization of a novel sustainable thermosetting resin

Institut

Lehrstuhl für Carbon Composites

Typ

Semesterarbeit /

Inhalt

experimentell /  

Beschreibung

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are widely used for their low cost, light weight, and excellent mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, especially in high-tech applications. However, traditional thermoplastics and thermosets used as matrices are criticized for poor recyclability and environmental impact. Sustainable thermoset resins are considered particularly promising alternatives for replacing the polymer matrix in CFRPs due to their high performance and eco-friendly properties.

I am looking for a motivated student to support me in my research on novel sustainable thermosetting polymers for a wide range of applications. This field of work is highly future-oriented and will enhance our understanding of sustainable materials.

In the advertised project in the form of a semester thesis or in the form of a research internship, a previously newly synthesized biobased polymeric resin is to be characterized with different methods. The main goal is to investigate the changes in material specific properties as a function of the modified synthesis in order to establish a new structure-property relationship for this new class of polymers.

Tasks

Thermal Characterization of the polymers by DSC and TGA Sample preparation for mechanical characterization: Curing and hot pressing of tensile test specimens Mechanical Characterization of the polymers by tensile test or DMA Viscosity measurements on a rheometer Investigation of crystallinity in the polymer with XRD and DSC Evaluation, preparation and documentation of the analytic data

Voraussetzungen

Requirements

Enthusiasm for advancing the field of sustainable polymers Analytical thinking skills Flexible time schedule Structured and independent way of working Experience in dealing with the above-mentioned analytics desirable

 

 

 

Möglicher Beginn

sofort

Kontakt

Michel Weber, M.Sc.
Tel.: +49 (89) 289 - 53390
michel.webertum.de

Ausschreibung