Search for dissertations about: "methyl methacrylate polymer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words methyl methacrylate polymer.

  2. 1. Exploring bio-based and biodegradable polymers: free-radical polymerization, hydrolysis and applications

    Author : Maryam Mousa; Eva Malmström; Magnus Jonsson; Anna Larsson Kron; Seema Agarwal; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Bio-based polymers; biodegradation; branched polyesters; thermally expandable microspheres; copolymerization; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : Increasing concerns regarding the depletion of fossil-based resources and theaccumulation of plastic waste in the environment have resulted in extensiveresearch aimed at finding more sustainable alternatives to today’s plastics.In this work, bio-based and biodegradable polymers have been synthesizedusing free-radical polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneoussystems. READ MORE

  4. 2. Lithium Ion Conductive Membranes Based on Co-continuous Polymer Blends

    Author : Anette Munch Elmér; Centrum för analys och syntes; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polymerteknik; Polymer technology; biopolymers; conductivity measurements; in-situ UV-polymerisation; solution casting; poly methyl methacrylate ; vinylidene fluoride copolymers; poly ethylene carbonate-co-ethylene oxide methacrylate; PEG methacrylate macromonomers; heterogeneous polymer blends; polymer electrolyte membranes; lithium salt containing gels;

    Abstract : There is a growing need for multifunctional polymeric materials for the development of several important energy conversion technologies. For example, the polymer electrolyte is a key component in lithium polymer batteries. The basic functions of this electrolyte are to efficiently conduct the lithium ions and physically separate the electrodes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Inorganic and organic polymer-grafted nanoparticles : their nanocomposites and characterization

    Author : Carmen Cobo Sanchez; Eva Malmström; Henrik Hillborg; Anna Barros Timmons; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Si-ATRP; ATRP; polyelectrolytes; rGO; aluminium oxide; silica; CNF; CNC; PCL; LDPE; EBA; nanocomposites; matrix-free; extrusion; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : Nanocomposites (NCs) have been widely studied in the past decades due to the promising properties that nanoparticles (NPs) offer to a polymer matrix, such as increased thermal stability and non-linear electrical resistivity. It has also been shown that the interphase between the two components is the key to achieving the desired improvements. READ MORE

  6. 4. Transparent Wood Biocomposites for Sustainable Development

    Author : Celine Montanari; Lars Berglund; Peter Olsen; Alexander Bismarck; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Transparent wood; biocomposite; eco-friendly; nanotechnology; bio-based polymer; green chemistry; functionalization; thermal energy storage; Transparent trä; biokomposit; miljövänligt; nanoteknik; biobaserad polymer; grön kemi; funktionalisering; lagring av värmeenergi; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science;

    Abstract : Sustainable wood nanotechnologies that combine optical transmittance and mechanical performance are interesting for new functionalities utilizing transparency. Wood is a sophisticated bio-based material with a natural hierarchical, anisotropic and porous structure. READ MORE

  7. 5. Tailoring Surface Properties of Bio-Fibers via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization

    Author : Josefina Lindqvist; Eva Malmström; Steven Rannard; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; cellulose; bio-fiber; atom transfer radical polymerization; surface modification; grafting; polymer brushes; functional surfaces; superhydrophobic; stimuli-responsive; Polymer chemistry; Polymerkemi;

    Abstract : The potential use of renewable, bio-based polymers in high-technological applications has attracted great interest due to increased environmental concern. Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer resource in the world, and it has great potential to be modified to suit new application areas. READ MORE