Safe procedures for thermoplastic nano particle dispersions

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Project Description

Nano particles are known for the strong aggregates that are difficult to disperse in a thermoplastic matrix. Moreover, even as aggregates, nanoparticles may lead to airborne nanoparticles, causing concern and special requirements for the work place safety.

Procedures and materials which allow a safe handling and reliable dispersion of nanoparticles, in a standard compounding environment, would make nanocomposites available to a much broader range of engineering applications. Depending on the nanoparticles used, exceptional properties may be achieved, such as improved stiffness and strength with reduced density, high refractive index and/or unique thermal and electrical conductivities.

Objective: To develop a process chain ranging from the nano particle production to the processing of thermoplastic nano composites, which is limiting the work places exposed to nano particles and ensuring a reliable dispersion of nano particles in the matrix.

Timeline: A development phase of 12 to 18 months is expected to reach the objective. Following the technology development, the technology shall be transferred to high tech engineering applications.

Preliminary Poject Team

KATZ:

  • Masterbatch development
  • Compound development
  • Injection molding process development
  • Mechanical testing

Partner Search

We are looking for:

Nano-Particle Producer:

  • production of nanoparticles in a pre-dispersed, safe form

Nano-Analytics:

  • SEM analysis of pre-dispresion

  • SEM analysis of dispersion in thermoplastic compound

  • SEM analysis of dispersion in an injection molded part

  • electrical properties (volume resistivity and surface resistivity) of the injection molded part

Compounder / End-user of nanoreinforced compounds

    Contact

    Name ofcompany/researchinstitution

    KATZ Kunststoff Ausbildungs- und Technologie- Zentrum

    Adressofcompany/researchinstitution

    Schachenallee 29, 5000 Aarau

    Websitewww.katz.ch
    Name ofcontactpersonDr. Rémy Stoll
    FunctionofcontactpersonManaging Director
    Telephonenumber+41 79 759 3959
    E-Mailremy.stoll@katz.ch
    Additional comments:Head of aR&D:
    Dr. Panayota Tsotra
    panayota.tsotra@katz.ch © KATZ

     

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