Polymer nanodiscs for advanced paint formulations. This project aims to use disperse phase polymerisation to design and scalably produce nanostructured polymeric particles as additives that drasticall

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Polymer nanodiscs for advanced paint formulations. This project aims to use disperse phase polymerisation to design and scalably produce nanostructured polymeric particles as additives that drastically increase paint durability and sustainability. This project expects to generate new knowledge on polymer nanodiscs, their assembly in suprastructures, and their alignment within layers in films. Expected outcomes of this project include the generation of water-based paint coatings that are robust, high-performing, durable, and with long-lasting colour. This should provide significant benefits, such as a reduced need for cleaning and reapplication of wall paint, and reduced need for non-renewable pigments, leading to positive economic and environmental outcomes. . Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 3406 - Physical Chemistry. Lead: Prof Chiara Neto