Special issue of an academic journal (Polymer International)
Aims
To encourage research and development of high-performance polymers.
Overview
Polyketones such as polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) and polyetheretherketones (PEEKs) and their composites have unique characteristics (high mechanical performance, chemical/temperature resistance, and potential application as bioinert, robust biomaterials). Northwest England-based Victrex is a world leader in PEEK and PAEK-based polymer solutions, helping customers to overcome complex design and engineering challenges.
Results and Outcomes
Tab Content: For Partners and Engagement
The interdisciplinary team of industry/university-based researchers facilitated the production of a special issue of a peer-reviewed academic journal (Polymer International) devoted to the synthesis, processing and applications of polyketones (PAEKs & PEEKs). The contributions to the special issue include a mixture of spotlights, perspectives, reviews, and research papers, spanning the breadth of basic science and engineering to applied technical/medical science, with authors from academic and industrial backgrounds, which reflects some of the exciting recent developments in PAEK-/PEEK-based materials that is of interest to a broad readership.
The creation of a special issue of Polymer International focused on the state of the art in PAEK research and applications is invaluable to Victrex. The project helps Victrex to identify current and future trends in the use of these unique materials, whilst also providing a starting point for future industry-academia partnerships. It also provides an opportunity to demonstrate the value of current collaborative work in PAEK technologies and potentially inspire academic interest in this class of materials.
Tab Content: For Academics
The project enabled the academics to understand some of the opportunities for engagement with industry partners and to develop professional networks which may unlock opportunities for future research and development activities to benefit the UK’s economy/society.
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