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Project

Production of imidized styrene-maleic anhydride (SMI) nanoparticles and surface interactions with different substrates
Information
Project Team
Outputs and Outcomes
Code
179P91A8W
Duration
01 September 2008 → 31 August 2011
Funding
Private funding via IWT/VLAIO
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Process engineering
    • Materials science and engineering
    • Polymeric materials
    • Other materials engineering
Keywords
imidisation SMI nanoparticles surface properties
 
Project description

This project aims for a better understanding of the chemistry and physics at the nano level of SMI nanoparticles, which are created by imidisation of copolymer styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA). The main aspect is to broaden insight into the physical characteristics of the nanoparticles such as shape, size and uniformity. Interaction with minerals and substances from renewable sources is another focus