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Research interests
We are interested in both fundamental and applied aspects of polymeric materials. We use conventional and controlled radical polymerisation techniques (ATRP & RAFT) to synthesize materials for applications in composites, biomedicine and energy conversion/storage. Current research topics include:
Kinetics of radical polymerisations
- online reaction monitoring of controlled radical polymerisation
- application of DOSY NMR to follow polymerisation kinetics
Polymer gels & networks
- fundamental studies of gelation/cross-linking in free radical polymerisations
- degradable polymer networks
- multicomponent and interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs)
Chemistry of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)
- synthesis of PAN by controlled radical polymerisations
- post-polymerisation modification of PAN
- PAN-derived carbon fibres and nanomaterials
- aggregation-induced emission (AIE) in PAN
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Materials Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Jagiellonian University
2009 → 2014
Chemical Engineering, Master of Engineering, Cracow University of Technology
2004 → 2009
External positions
Research Associate, University of Bristol
Mar 2019 → May 2019
4TU.HTM Research Fellow, University of Twente
2016 → 2018
Postdoctoral Researcher, Carnegie Mellon University
2014 → 2016
Keywords
- Polymers
- Materials
- Polymer Chemistry
- Kinetics & Mechanisms
- Controlled Polymerisations
- Carbon Materials
- Polymer Networks
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Nanoscale mapping of polymer gel heterogeneity and mechanical properties by atomic force microscopy
Kopec, M. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: UK charity
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GKN Prosperity Partnership
Butler, R. (PI), Anaya-Izquierdo, K. (CoI), Bowen, C. (CoI), Buchard, A. (CoI), Burrows, A. (CoI), Chew, J. (CoI), Fallon, C. (CoI), Kopec, M. (CoI), Loukaides, E. (CoI), Lunt, A. (CoI), Lupton, R. (CoI), Mays, T. (CoI), Pegg, E. (CoI), Pinto, F. (CoI), Rhead, A. (CoI) & Yu, H. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/12/23 → 30/11/28
Project: Research council
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NIA - CROSS-COPOLYMER NETWORKS: TOWARDS TUNABLE, MULTIRESPONSIVE HYDROGELS
Kopec, M. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/22 → 30/04/25
Project: Research council
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Impact of topological defects on the elasticity of polymer networks synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerisation
Kopec, M. (PI)
1/09/21 → 31/08/22
Project: UK charity
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Materials development for a luminescent downshifting retrofit product to increase efficiency of solar panels - Sustainable Innovation Fund
Cameron, P. (PI) & Kopec, M. (CoI)
1/10/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Are polymer gels synthesized by free radical polymerization with cleavable crosslinkers really degradable?
Irvine, G., Dawson, F., George, A. & Kopeć, M., 10 Jun 2024, In: European Polymer Journal. 213, 10 p., 113089.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gelation in Photoinduced ATRP with Tuned Dispersity of the Primary Chains
Dawson, F. & Kopec, M., 14 Mar 2023, In: Macromolecules. 56, 5, p. 2009-2016 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (SciVal) -
Strands vs. crosslinks: topology-dependent degradation and regelation of polyacrylate networks synthesised by RAFT polymerisation
Dawson, F., Kazmi, T., Roth, P. J. & Kopec, M., 6 Nov 2023, In: Polymer Chemistry. 14, 47, p. 5166-5177 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (SciVal) -
A novel, bioinspired, non-Newtonian energy absorption medium for the protection of composite laminates under Low Velocity Impact (LVI).
Myronidis, K., Kopec, M., Meo, M. & Pinto, F., 20 Apr 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication XII. Martin-Palma, R. J., Knez, M. & Lakhtakia, A. (eds.). SPIE, Vol. XII. 120410D. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 12041).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
2 Citations (SciVal) -
Degradable Linear and Bottlebrush Thioester-Functional Copolymers through Atom-Transfer Radical Ring-Opening Copolymerization of a Thionolactone
Un Nisa, Q., Theobald, W., Hepburn, K. S., Riddlestone, I., Bingham, N. M., Kopeć, M. & Roth, P. J., 13 Sept 2022, In: Macromolecules. 55, 17, p. 7392-7400 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access18 Citations (SciVal)