1. Polymer synthesis and characterization
- Synthesize bio-based polyurethanes (≥ 50% renewable carbon content) incorporating clickable reactive groups (e.g. furan) and phosphorus-containing monomers to enhance fire resistance, building upon the laboratory’s established expertise in this type of synthesis.
- Implement environmentally friendly bulk polymerization techniques to avoid the use of organic solvents, leveraging existing laboratory know-how.
- Achieve high molecular weight polymers (> 60 kDa) with narrow molecular weight distributions (< 2.0).
- Perform comprehensive characterization of the synthesized materials (FTIR, ¹H/¹³C NMR, DSC, TGA, GPC) to validate their chemical structure, molecular weight, and thermal stability.
- Prepare these polyurethanes as precursors for the subsequent fabrication of films and membranes via electrospinning.
2. Dissemination and Coordination
- Critical data analysis and drafting of scientific reports for consortium partners.
- Active collaboration with French and Spanish industrial and academic partners.
- Science Outreach: Co-creation, in partnership with the Project Manager, of accessible communication materials (blog posts, short videos, public presentations) to explain the project’s stakes to the general public and POCTEFA institutional stakeholders.