Blasco group

Light is a highly versatile tool in materials science, capable of initiating a wide range of chemical reactions—such as photocrosslinking—with exceptional selectivity and efficiency. One of its key advantages is the ability to provide spatial control during fabrication processes, such as in light-based additive manufacturing, thereby opening new possibilities for the precise structuring of polymeric materials in 3D. In this project, we will explore how photocrosslinking influences ionic and charge transport, as well as the resulting polymer architecture, in 3D printed polymer networks. To this end, photocrosslinkable polymers will be synthesized and formulated for use in light-based additive manufacturing techniques to create structured 3D materials. An in-depth characterization of the generated materials and their application in functional devices (e.g. actuators or batteries) will be carried out in collaboration with other groups of the RTG.

This project requires a background in organic (and polymer) chemistry and materials science. It involves polymer synthesis, light irradiation set-ups and advanced characterization techniques