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Organization profile
Organisation profile
Objectives The research activities of FYSC are focused on '(molecular and supramolecular) structure - processing - property' relations in polymers for developing materials with improved performance. An important collection of analytical techniques and characterization procedures is available for this purpose. New macromolecular microstructures are designed by polymer synthesis in collaboration with external partners. A contribution to the international progress of thermal analysis for materials' characterization is aimed, especially in the field of Modulated Temperature DSC (MTDSC), spatially localised thermal analysis (Micro-TA and Nano-TA), (ultra)fast thermal analysis (Rapid-scanning DSC and Chip Calorimetry) and hyphenated thermal techniques (Rheo-DSC). Education and training in thermal analysis for the academic and industrial community is also an objective. Research orientations Structure-processing-property relationships are characterized in different classes of polymeric materials by means of state-of-the-art analytical techniques and characterization procedures based on a physical-chemical approach. Current research projects in collaboration with academic and industrial partners are dealing with: - Thermosets: reaction mechanism, kinetics, modelling, reaction-induced structure formation, IPNs, waterborne systems, pultrusion of thermoset composites; - Inorganic polymers: low-temperature synthesized materials, heterogeneous production mechanism and kinetics, molecular structure and thermal properties, hybrid systems; - Bio(degradable) polymers: thermal properties, barrier properties, slow crystallization processes, thermoplastic starch; - Multi-phase polymers, polymer interphases and nano-structured polymer systems: micro- and nanocomposites, blends, stimuli-responsive (aqueous) solutions, hydrogels, block copolymers, polymer/metal interfaces, smart polymer surfaces. Recent and future activities are directed to: - Novel trends in polymer science and technology, i.e. nano-structured (hybrid) multi-functional polymers, supramolecular organisation in polymers and polymer (aqueous) solutions; - A further extension of the thermo-analytical infrastructure with specialised equipment of ultimate performance (ultrafast, ultrasensitive, spatially resolved, hyphenated) to allow nano-scale thermal analysis both in the bulk and at the surface of the polymer system; - A continued collaboration with other research teams, gathering expertise in polymer synthesis, characterization, theory, modelling, rheology and processing. Equipment & Infrastructure FYSC has an extended infrastructure of thermal analysis equipment in combination with complementary techniques for the physical-chemical characterization of multi-functional polymer systems: - Thermal Analysis: DSC, MDSC, DDSC, (M)DSC with Tzero technology, TGA, TMA, DMA, DEA, Nano(micro)-TA with heat-cool stage, Nano(micro)-calorimetry with titration mode; Rheo-DSC; Rapid-scanning DSC; Chip calorimetry for fast scanning and AC-calorimetry; - IR-Spectroscopy: FT-IR, IR-microscopy, specular reflectance, HATR, NIR FT-Raman spectroscopy, TGA/FT-IR; - Miscellaneous techniques: GPC with viscometry, RI and PDA detectors, dynamic rheometry, optical microscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy in combination with hot stage, High-resolution Ultrasound Spectroscopy, AFM.
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Profiles
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Bruno Van Mele
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Vriendenkring VUB - Emeritus
- Materials and Chemistry - Academic
- Physical Chemistry and Polymer Science
Person: Sympathiser, Researcher, Professor
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EUAR49: H2020:Current Direct: Swappable Container Waterborne Transport Battery.
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Fundamental
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IOF3020: GEAR: Sustainable Material Technologies (SuMaT)
Hubin, A., Terryn, H., De Graeve, I., Hauffman, T., Van Ingelgem, Y., Rahier, H., Van Assche, G., Van den Brande, N., De Proft, F. & Tielens, F.
1/01/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Applied
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EU626: Soft, Self-responsive, Smart MAterials for RoboTs.
Vanderborght, B., Van Assche, G., Brancart, J., Terryn, S., Demir, F., Costa Cornellà, A., Furia, F., Eldiwiny, M. & Kashef Tabrizian, S.
1/03/20 → 29/02/24
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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A Healable Resistive Heater as a Stimuli-Providing System in Self-Healing Soft Robots
Kashef Tabrizian, S., Sahraeeazartamar, F., Brancart, J., Roels, E., Ferrentino, P., Legrand, J., Van Assche, G., Vanderborght, B. & Terryn, S., 1 Apr 2022, In : IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 7, 2, p. 4574-4581 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A PDTPQx:PC61BM blend with pronounced charge-transfer absorption for organic resonant cavity photodetectors – direct arylation polymerization vs. Stille polycondensation
Vandermeeren, T., Liu, Q., Gielen, S., Theunissen, D., Frederix, S., Van Landeghem, M., Liu, Z., Van den Brande, N., D'Haen, J., Vanderspikken, J., Lutsen, L., Vandewal, K. & Maes, W., Apr 2022, In : Dyes and Pigments. 200, 8 p., 110130.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Extreme thermophiles lack a biosynthetic capability to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)
Moanis, R., Schroyen, B., Geeraert, H., Van den Brande, N., Hennecke, U. & Peeters, E., 11 Mar 2022.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster
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High-Temperature behavior of CaO-FeOx-Al2O3-SiO2-Rich alkali Activated Materials
Ascensão, G., Faleschini, F., Marchi, M., Segata, M., Van De Sande, J., Rahier, H., Pontikes, Y. & Bernardo, E., 1 Mar 2022, In : Applied Sciences. 12, 5, 2572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Hydrogen-Bond-Assisted Diels–Alder Kinetics or Self-Healing in Reversible Polymer Networks? A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study
Mangialetto, J., Gorissen, K., Vermeersch, L., Van Mele, B., Van den Brande, N. & De Vleeschouwer, F., 17 Mar 2022, In : Molecules. 27, 6, 1 p., 1961.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open AccessFile19 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Structure-property relation modelling of reversible covalent polymer networks for advanced processing and self-healing
Joost Brancart (Keynote speaker)14 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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FEM modelling to predict water uptake and transport in organic coatings
Mats Meeusen (Speaker), Herman Terryn (Contributor), Joost van Dam (Contributor), Negin Madelat (Contributor), Benny Wouters (Contributor), Tom Hauffman (Contributor), Guy Van Assche (Contributor), Ehsan Jalilian (Contributor), J.M.C. Mol (Contributor), Annick Hubin (Contributor)29 Mar 2022 → 1 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Vitrimers: high performance materials for cutting-edge applications
Joost Brancart (Participant)12 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in or organizing a school event
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SHERO: Self-Healing Soft Robotics
Joost Brancart (Keynote speaker), Bram Vanderborght (Contributor)24 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Combined mechanisms for self-healing soft sensors and actuators
Joost Brancart (Lecturer), Seppe Terryn (Lecturer)17 Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a school event
Equipment
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µTA 2990 (Micro-Thermal Analyser) with Linkam Temperature Stage
Physical Chemistry and Polymer ScienceFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Asylum Research MFP-3D AFM (Atomic Force Microscope)
Physical Chemistry and Polymer ScienceFacility/equipment: Equipment
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