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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 titleCAREER: Selective Microstructure and Surface Engineering of Functional Polymer Composites
Award ID2440854
AwardeeUniversity of Washington
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Amount obligated$730,240
Principal investigatorMohammad Malakooti
ProgramAM-Advanced Manufacturing
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractPolymer 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
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