Peter Hondred

Background

About Peter Hondred

My research involves investigating two independent research areas—both areas focusing on failure mitigation in materials. Thermogravimetric degradation kinetics and electrothermal lifetime prediction of aerospace wire enamels. •Explored thermal degradation of wire insulation polymers such as Teflon, Tefzel, and Kapton •Developed kinetic degradation models for the thermal degradation of these polymers •Exploring the relationship between thermal degradation and electrical breakdown of polymers •Exploring the mechanical properties of Teflon, Tefzel, and Kapton Cationic polymerization of unsaturated bio-based oils for multifunctional self-healing of polymers. •Investigate microencapsulated healing agent for cationic polymerization •Impart self-healing functionality to bio-renewable polymers. •Characterize microencapsulation and compare multiple techniques •Evaluate the long-term strength, durability, and damage repair of the biopolymers Specialties: Thermal Analysis Techniques (DMA, DSC, TGA, Rheology, and TMA)