Public Research Seminar by Advanced Materials Thrust, Function Hub - Heterophase polymer and composite materials for multifunctional applications
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Multicomponent materials (e.g., polymer blends and composites) offer a great opportunity to deliver multifunctionality for demanding applications. In heterophase systems, control of interfacial properties and microstructure is crucial to tailoring the properties of the material. In this presentation, we will focus on controlling the morphology in multiphase polymer systems to develop various functional materials, including hierarchically porous polymers for oil/water separation, advanced antistatic materials, high-performance polymer composites with core-sheath fibrils, and flexible nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. In addition, we will also demonstrate a supercritical fluid (SCF) assisted foaming strategy to effectively delaminate graphene for large-scale manufacturing of polymer/graphene nanocomposites.
Dr. Jun Wang obtained his PhD at Ecole Polytechnique, University of Montreal in Chemical Engineering (2016). He then carried out his postdoctoral studies at Polytechnique and University of Toronto before moving to industry as a research scientist in 2019. Dr. Wang’s main research interests are high-performance heterophase materials (multiphase polymers, nanocomposites, and foams) for advanced functional applications. He has 21 peer-reviewed journal papers and has given 9 conference/invited scientific talks. He has supervised/co-supervised 6 research technologists, 2 postdoctoral fellows and 3 PhD/master students. He has one US patent which delivers a game-changing technology in metallocene polyethylene processing (currently being commercialized). He received the International Polymer Processing Society’s Young Researcher Travel Award in 2020.