Master Thesis in Materials Science: Surface Treatment of Technical Textiles for Improved Rubber Adhesion
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Plats
SWE - Trelleborg

Arbetsplats
On-site

Sista ansökningsdag 2026-10-03 Plats: SWE - Trelleborg

Instructions:

Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?
Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside

Scope of the Thesis

• Exploration of novel surface-treatment and functionalization methods for technical textiles
• Benchmarking new approaches against currently used textile-treatment methods
• Evaluating rubber-to-textile adhesion using strap-peel testing
• Characterization of treated textiles and rubber-textile interfaces using analytical methods such as FTIR, SEM, TGA, DSC, and EDX
• Elucidation of the underlying chemical, physical, and mechanical adhesion mechanisms

About the Ideal Candidate
The candidate should be pursuing a Master’s degree in:

- Chemical Engineering/Material Science

- A related discipline

and will have strengths in:

• Applying analytical methods for material characterization
• Independently planning, conducting, and evaluating laboratory test series
• Connecting analytical findings with rubber-to-textile adhesion performance

Previous experience with technical textiles, surface treatments and elastomers is advantageous.

Work Location and Flexibility
On-site presence is required for experimental laboratory work. Data analysis, literature review, documentation, and thesis writing may be performed remotely, subject to agreement with the supervisor.

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