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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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.