| Description |
The aim of this PhD topic is to prepare and characterize polymer materials based on renewable raw materials (carboxylic acids, vanillin derivatives, furan compounds, etc.). The prepared materials will be dynamically crosslinked through reversible covalent bonds and non-covalent interactions (hydrogen bonding, metal-ligand coordination bonds, complex formation or electrostatic/ionic interactions), which will give the material self-healing and recyclable properties. As part of the doctoral project, a student internship of several months at a foreign collaborating institution (Cracow University of Technology, Poland) is planned. Applicants should have good communication skills in English (spoken and written), and should be able to work in a team and independently. Active participation in foreign internships, trainings and scientific conferences is expected. |
