Explores the mechanisms of polymer synthesis, including radical chain polymerization and the synthesis of high molecular weight poly(lactic acid) for compostable materials and biomaterials.
Explores the evolution and applications of Metal-Free Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization, highlighting the advantages of light-mediated polymerization and the challenges in achieving precise control over polymer synthesis.
Explores autonomously moving and assembling soft matter systems, focusing on hydrogel actuators, latch-mediated spring actuation, and self-spinning filament bundles.
Covers the general aspects of polymer materials, the 'Big 5' technical polymers, spider silk nanostructure, synthetic polymers, major application segments of plastics, and the activities of the Polymer Science department at EPFL.
Explores rigorous upper and lower bounds for isotropic phase composites and their microstructure arrangement, focusing on laminated plates and stress-strain relationships.
Explores the thermodynamics of polymer blends, phase diagrams, miscible blends, phase segregation, block copolymers, and applications in thermoplastic elastomers and nanotechnology.
Explores the basics of polymer synthesis, focusing on controlling molecular weight through reaction parameters and strategies like stoichiometry and chain stoppers.
Explores the glassy state in polymers, the glass transition temperature, and factors impacting Tg, providing insights into polymer interactions and Tg determination.
Covers the introduction to Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), including operating principles, elements, scaling laws, silicon choice, sensors, and actuators.