Abstract
The work exposed in this thesis addresses two main scientific challenges in the field of intrinsic self-healing polymers that limit the translation of the academic research efforts into commercial products, namely: i) the implementation of the self-healing functionality in polymer commodities by minimal chemical modifications; and ii) the establishment of characterization protocols that allow a deeper understanding of the relation between polymer structure and efficient healing capability.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
Print ISBNs | 978-94-6384-195-5 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Self-healing
- Dynamics
- Polyurethanes
- Entropy