Nicole Thiher

Biography

Electron beam (EB) polymerization is a fast, eco-friendly, and low energy means of curing thin films, adhesives, inks, and coatings. EB offers many advantages over traditional polymerization methods, but the relationship between starting materials, processing conditions, and final properties is not well understood. My research aims to gain a better understanding of these "recipes" by studying the fundamentals of EB reactions in order to expand the use of EB polymerization in industry.

Nicole Thiher