Polymer Chemistry Research Experience.Support: NSF Polymer Program NSF-1308617 (PI: Chang Ryu)/RPI Polymer Center

◦ Joanna Guo

◦ Niskayuna, NY

“Mini Me” project

3D Printing Pen

3Doodler Pen PLA and ABS

Mini Me Project

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2.

3.

ABS vs PLA FTIR Results

Blue ABS

Vs.

Clear PLA

C=C-H

3000 cm-1

C-C-H

C=O

C=O

Ketone must come from “dye”

FTIR Results of

Blue ABS:

FTIR Results of Pink

ABS:

ABS FTIR Results

PLA FTIR Results

Clear PLA:

Vs.

White PLA

Blue ABS

vs.

Clear PLA

ABS vs PLA DSC Results

ABS DSC Results

Blue ABS

Vs.

Yellow ABS

PLA DSC Results

Clear PLA

Vs.

Blue PLA

Outreach Program: Plastics are all around us.Support: NSF Polymer Program NSF-1308617 (PI: Chang Ryu)/RPI Polymer Center

exothermic

o DSC of a Plastic Ruler

Outreach Program: Plastics are all around us.Support: NSF Polymer Program NSF-1308617 (PI: Chang Ryu)/RPI Polymer Center

SUMMARY

◦ Which polymer materials has been used?

Polypropylene

◦ Chemical Structure of polymer:

◦ Polymer Recycling Code for this polymer:

Polymer Chemistry Research Experience.Support: NSF Polymer Program NSF-1308617 (PI: Chang Ryu)/RPI Polymer Center

SUMMARY

Joanna Guo (Niskayuna, NY)

This week we covered:

Lab Safety

The Periodic Table and Molecule Drawing

Plastics for 3D Printing

FTIR and DSC fundamentals

Types of Plastics and Recycling

Lab Rotations

Through Lab rotations and various lectures, we explored the concepts of

FTIR, DSC, and plastics. Using DSC and FTIR, we were able to learn how to

use thermal analysis to find things such as glass transition and melting

temperatures, as well as identifying polymers. Hands-on experience with

the 3D printing pens helped to further our understanding of polymers and

their applications in the real world. Working with RPI graduates and

instructors allowed us to get the most out of the experience.