Smart polymeric materials as a result of sophisticated supramolecular interactions
At the Supramolecular Polymer Chemistry group at Eindhoven University of Technology we develop molecular self-assembly as a tool to create smart, responsive materials. The study of mechanically induced chemistry is one of our main activities. Also, as part of a coherent, interdisciplinary research program at TU/e, we contribute to the development and characterization of biocompatible synthetic materials that are mechanically indistinguishable from biological materials. Thirdly, we exploit photopolymerizable liquid crystalline materials to develop responsive and thin films, and nanoporous membranes. Finally, we explore the chemistry of dynamic covalent polymer networks for 3D printing and other applications.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Spirolactam and ESIPT in a Double-Network Elastomer
Macromolecules (2024) -
Covalent Grafting of Functionalized MEW Fibers to Silk Fibroin Hydrogels to Obtain Reinforced Tissue Engineered Constructs
Biomacromolecules (2024) -
Reprocessing polyurethane foam using dynamic covalent chemistry in extrusion
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2024) -
Solvent-Free Synthesis of Acetal-Containing Polyols for Use in Recyclable Polyurethanes
Macromolecules (2023) -
RNA-inspired phosphate diester dynamic covalent networks
Polymer Chemistry (2023)
Contact
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Visiting address
Helix (STO 4.33)Het Kranenveld 14EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Secretarym.jiricka@ tue.nl