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KTH Chemical Science and Engineering includes the areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Fibre and Polymer Technology. It encompasses both fundamental and applied Chemical sciences and seeks sustainable development through scientific excellence. Many research activities are interdisciplinary across the borders from Chemistry to Materials science, Environmental science, Biochemistry, Biology and Medicine. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Chemistry, Degree Programs in Engineering Chemistry, Technical Preparatory Year and three international master programs: Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment, Macromolecular Materials and Molecular Science and Engineering. We also cooperate with the master programs Energy and Environment, Materials Design and Biotechnology.
Project overview
Polymer nanocomposites are of technical and scientific interest due to the extended range of properties they offer compared with microsale composites. The nanosize of the reinforcement phase makes it possible to mix phases by physical means and achieve unique properties from molecular and nanoscale effects. The present project is focused on biobased materials with improved mechanical and fire retardant properties, without the use of toxic fire retardants. The project is funded by SSF, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, and is focused on non-toxic and fire retardant cellulose composites. Three professors collaborate in the project and PhD-students collaborate across interdisciplinary boundaries.
Preliminary work show interesting characteristics of ccelulose nanofiber materials combined with clay platelets. The objective is to explore materials concepts based on nanocellulose and inorganic nanoparticles, and understand the nanoscale mechanisms for property improvements.
Description of position
FireFoam is a collaboration project at the Dept of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH. The position contributes to the project by means of experimental studies involving materials design, preparation abd characterization. Properties are measured and results are related to physical mechanisms and the structure of the nanocomposite. Tasks include planning, execution and analysis of experiments using, for example, microscopy techniques, mechanical property testing, and analysis of results by means of theoretical models.
Eligibility and assessment criteria
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a background in polymer science and engineering or materials science or equivalent. Good skills in spoken and written English are required
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Type of employment: Temporary position longer than 6 months
Working hours: Full time
Access: According to agreement
Salary: According to KTH´s “salary ladder” for PhD students
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: K-2014-0817
Contact: Lars Berglund, blund@kth.se 08-7908118
Published: 18.Dec.2014
Last application date: 20.Jan.2015
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