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| Title | Abstract | File |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03 Newsletter N° 6 | In this newsletter the different TPE demonstrators are discussed. |
newsletter6_ENG_def.pdf |
| 2020-12 Newsletter no. 5 | An important part of the Elasto-Plast project is devoted to the conception and design of second-generation thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), i.e with a new molecular structure. In this newsletter the results of two types of second-generation TPE in which the soft block is bio-based, and the hard block is based on PMMA (poly methyl methacrylate) are discussed. |
Newsletter 2020_3.pdf |
| 2020-10 Newsletter no. 4 | In this newsletter the different 3D-printing techniques for TPE are discussed. |
Newsletter 2020_2.pdf |
| 2020-02 Newsletter no. 3 | In this newsletter the use of TPE to improve the impact resistance of PLA, is discussed. An overview of the different commercial TPE and their respective classes, which are used in the Elasto-Plast project, is given. |
Newsletter 2020_1.pdf |
| 2019-11 Newsletter no. 2 | A short overview of the different TPE classes is given in this newsletter. Furthermore, some tests and analyses related to the foaming of TPE are described. |
Newsletter 2019_2.pdf |
| 2019-09 Newsletter no. 1 | In this first newsletter we introduce the Interreg 'Elasto-Plast' project and partners and discuss the support we can offer to your company in the framework of this project. |
Newsletter 2019_1.pdf |
Extra publications
| Title | Abstract | File |
|---|---|---|
| 100% bio-based TPE Pipedream or maybe not ? - Stijn Corneillie - Anneke Saey - Isabel De Schrijver (INTERREG project Elasto-Plast) | Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are plastics that combine the properties of classic elastomers (flexibility, elasticity) with the processability of thermoplastics. Most conventional thermoplastics tend to have low wear resistance and flexibility. TPE can be used as an alternative to meet these desired requirements. In addition, the impact strength of conventional thermoplastics can be improved by adding a TPE. |
Elastoplast article_2020-04_0.pdf |
| "TPE boosts toughness of PLA tapes"/ Birgit Stubbe (INTERREG project Bioharv) - Stijn Corneillie (INTERREG project Elasto-Plast) | The acquired knowledge from both INTERREG projects Bioharv and Elasto-Plast was used to develop PLA tapes with improved mechanical properties. |
Bioharv artikel PLA-TPE tapes_ENG_final.pdf |
| Organocatalytic sequential ring-opening polymerization of a cyclic ester and anionic polymerization of a vinyl monomer, Robert Mundil, Franck Kayser, Audrey Favrelle-Huret, Grégory Stoclet, and Philippe Zinck | Organocatalysis has provided new tools for making block copolymers, in particular active species able to polymerize monomers of different chemical nature such as cyclic esters, cyclic carbonates and epoxides. We report herein the first example of an organocatalytic active species able to polymerize sequentially a cyclic ester, e-decalactone, and a vinyl monomer, methyl methacrylate. The resulting block copolymer shows the properties of thermoplastic elastomers. |
Publicatie_ULille_2020_1.pdf |
