Recorded webinar

Interface-Mediated Mechanics of Highly Filled, Additively Manufactured Polymer Composites

In this webinar, Dr. Peterson is presenting the investigation and observation of the effect of resin formulation chemistry on wetting behavior and interfacial adhesion with a glass substrate and used this knowledge to tailor mechanics of highly filled, additively manufactured composites. 

Webinar details

  • Originally aired
    August 06, 2024
  • Length
    31 min
  • Presentation by
    Amy Peterson
  • Technologies
    Optical tensiometers
Polymer brush swelling and collapse

In this webinar:

  • Discover how resin formulation chemistry influences wetting and adhesion in polymer composites.

  • Learn about experimental strategies for optimizing interfacial mechanics in highly filled, additively manufactured materials.

  • See how simple screening methods can predict and enhance composite mechanical performance.

Amy Peterson  Round-1

Presentation by Dr. Erik Nilebäck

Dr. Amy Peterson is an Associate Professor and Dandeneau Endowed Professor in the Department of Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her expertise in polymer interfaces and additive manufacturing uniquely positions her to lead this investigation into the mechanics of highly filled composites. In this webinar, Dr. Peterson shares her research on how manipulating resin chemistry and surface interactions can directly impact the performance and manufacturability of advanced composite materials, drawing from her extensive academic and collaborative experience in the field

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