Understanding the drying behavior of polymer-coated particle dispersions using optical tweezers

Project description

Optical tweezers pick up on the drying properties of particle–polymer–solvent mixtures

Many processes such as coating and ink-jet printing rely on particles dispersed in a solution and deposited onto a substrate. As the solution dries, undesirable effects can be produced much as dried coffee leaves a ringed stain. Scientists recently discovered that this ring-shaped deposit can be eliminated by coating the dispersed particles with surface-active polymers. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the CoffeeRings project will investigate the mechanisms of the drying process with single-particle resolution using optical tweezers. The team will characterise the physiochemical properties of the polymer coating, its effect on the interactions of the particles and the drying behaviour of the particle dispersion.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › polymer sciences
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › coating and films

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01-01 - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021

Call for proposal

HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-AG-UN - HORIZON Unit Grant

Coordinator

GOETEBORGS UNIVERSITET

Net EU contribution

€ 222 727,68

Address

Vasaparken
405 30 Goeteborg
Sweden

Region

Södra Sverige › Västsverige › Västra Götalands län

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

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