Development of new materials or modification of polymer-based materials (plastic/rubber) for specific applications.
Examples:
Materials: innovative compounds with micro- and nano- fillers, polymer blends, biomaterials and bioplastics.
Application fields: mechanical components, sensors, automotive, packaging, biomedical applications,...
Materials characterization.
thermo-mechanical behaviour and durability
chemical-physical properties
processability
Processing technologies and design of plastic/rubber components.
process analysis
optimization of processing conditions
redesign from metal to plastic
analysis of molding defects
Disposal and recycling.