CAREER: Selective Microstructure and Surface Engineering of Functional Polymer Composites — NSF Award to University of Washington
Polymer foams are essential in industries like packaging, electronics, and healthcare due to their low cost, lightweight nature, insulating properties, and energy absorption. However, current foaming methods offer limited flexibility for material customization, rarely introduce new functions to meet specific applicatio
| Award title | CAREER: Selective Microstructure and Surface Engineering of Functional Polymer Composites |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2440854 |
| Awardee | University of Washington |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Amount obligated | $730,240 |
| Principal investigator | Mohammad Malakooti |
| Program | AM-Advanced Manufacturing |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Polymer foams are essential in industries like packaging, electronics, and healthcare due to their low cost, lightweight nature, insulating properties, and energy absorption. However, current foaming methods offer limited flexibility for material customization, rarely introduce new functions to meet specific application needs, and often lack environmental sustainability. This Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant supports fundamental research to establish an innovative manufacturing me |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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