4^th International Conference on Polymer Science and Engineering

Polymeric syntactic foams, a lightweight composite with hollow particles dispersed in a polymer matrix, have found wide applications in various sectors, from aerospace to marine structures. As compared to open-cell forms, syntactic foams are close-cell, leading to enhanced mechanical properties and water tightness. In the past years, our lab has been working on smart polymer based syntactic foams, including shape memory polymers, vitrimers, 3D printable polymers, and flame-retardance smart polymers. In this presentation, I will discuss the several multifunctional syntactic forms designed, synthesized, and tested in our lab.

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