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2021 P3 Expo - Waterborne NIPU Epoxy Hybrid Coating

University of Akron, Akron, OH

The video below summarizes the objectives to solve the environmental issues about conventional synthesis method of polyurethane. The waterborne NIPU epoxy hybrid coatings synthesis method was proposed and preliminary experimental results were provided.

Dr. Qixin Zhou (PI), Zichen Ling (PhD student, Chemical Engineering), Kuan-Chen Huang (MS student, Chemical Engineering)

Link to EPA Abstract

EPA P3 Video Presentation

Poster (click to open a full size image):

University of Akron, Akron, OH P3 Team Poster

This project proposed the synthesis method of waterborne NIPU epoxy hybrid coatings. Our characterization results showed the NIPU coatings was successfully synthesized. The coating films showed excellent thermal stability and tunable glass transition temperatures.

2021 P3 Expo - Waterborne NIPU Epoxy Hybrid Coating

University of Akron, Akron, OH

EPA P3 Video Presentation

Poster (click to open a full size image):

P3 Student Design Competition