Fiber-hybrid thin-ply microstructure (scale in µm)
SEM image of Epoxy-PCL(19.5%) at the interface between the coarse co-continuous domains
Scanning electron micrographs of fracture surfaces from nanocomposites containing 10 vol % of MPS‐modified NFC.
Crack plane image of a well-healed microcapsule/SMA sample with 20 wt% microcapsule loading in the matrix. The polyDCPD film covers most of the imaged surface. A Grubbs’ catalyst wax microsphere is present in the top right corner of the image.
Electron micrograph of HBP replica of a yellow rose petal.
Carbon honeycomb Zerodur glasses and cyanate ester
Carbon honeycomb UV epoxy glass
Fiber-hybrid thin-ply microstructure (scale in µm)SEM image of Epoxy-PCL(19.5%) at the interface between the coarse co-continuous domainsScanning electron micrographs of fracture surfaces from nanocomposites containing 10 vol % of MPS‐modified NFC.Crack plane image of a well-healed microcapsule/SMA sample with 20 wt% microcapsule loading in the matrix. The polyDCPD film covers most of the imaged surface. A Grubbs’ catalyst wax microsphere is present in the top right corner of the image.Electron micrograph of HBP replica of a yellow rose petal.Carbon honeycomb Zerodur glasses and cyanate esterCarbon honeycomb UV epoxy glass
Research at the LPAC addresses fundamental questions related to the manufacturing of polymer-based composite and multilayer materials:
Fundamentals of polymers and composite materials processing (multiphase fluid flow, capillary effects, process kinetics, UV and thermal curing)
Surfaces and interfaces (bioinspired surfaces, adhesion and bonding)
Integration of functions (smart and piezoelectric composites, self-healing ability, damping, non-linearity, biocompatibility).
These cover several application fields:
Mobility (light weighting and cost effectiveness in automotive, rail, aeronautics and space)
Sustainable development goals (responsible consumption, climate action)
Biomedical and electronic devices (encapsulation materials, flexible electronics)
Health and comfort (biocompatible composites, prosthetics)
Energy generation and storage (integration of solar panels)
