Production of functional polymer particles via liquid-based top-down processes (A01)

• Subject Area: Mechanical Process Engineering
• Term: from 2011 to 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 61375930

Aim of this sub-project is process intensification and optimization of process parameters in view of minimization of alteration of intrinsic polymer properties due to processing. A continuous wet grinding - separation circuit will allow for an increased yield of the target particle size fraction and optimal control of particle residence time. The melt emulsification approach, amongst others, will be performed for low-viscous polymer waxes. The obtained particles will be subjected to solid state polymerization. Precipitation will be utilized for production of microparticle filled systems.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 814: Additive Manufacturing
• Applicant Institution: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Peukert; Dr. Jochen Schmidt; Professor Dr.-Ing. Karl-Ernst Wirth, until 6/2015