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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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NIA - CROSS-COPOLYMER NETWORKS: TOWARDS TUNABLE, MULTIRESPONSIVE HYDROGELS
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/22 → 31/08/24
Project: Research council
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Materials development for a luminescent downshifting retrofit product to increase efficiency of solar panels - Sustainable Innovation Fund
1/10/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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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
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Fully Degradable Polyacrylate Networks from Conventional Radical Polymerization Enabled by Thionolactone Addition
Elliss, H., Dawson, F., un Nisa, Q., Bingham, N., Roth, P. & Kopec, M., 9 Aug 2022, In: Macromolecules. 55, 15, p. 6695-6702Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Polyborosiloxane-based, dynamic shear stiffening multilayer coating for the protection of composite laminates under Low Velocity Impact
Myronidis, K., Thielke, M., Kopeć, M., Meo, M. & Pinto, F., 3 May 2022, In: Composites Science and Technology. 222, 109395.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Surface-grafted polyacrylonitrile brushes with aggregation-induced emission properties
Kopeć, M., Pikiel, M. & Vancso, G. J., 21 Jan 2020, In: Polymer Chemistry. 11, 3, p. 669-674 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (SciVal) -
Chain End-Functionalized Polymer Brushes with Switchable Fluorescence Response
Tas, S., Kopec, M., van der Pol, R., Cirelli, M., de Vries, I., Bölükbas, D. A., Tempelman, K., Benes, N. E., Hempenius, M. A., Vancso, G. J. & de Beer, S., 5 Mar 2019, In: Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 220, 5, 1800537.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (SciVal)