Internship: Improving Inkjet Inks with Click Chemistry
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Job Description
About Canon Production Printing
Canon Production Printing is a global leader in developing and manufacturing high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market. As part of Canon, a global provider of imaging technologies and services, Canon Production Printing operates on three continents with approximately 3300 employees (as of 2022) and has its global headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands.
Internship: Improving Inkjet Inks with Click Chemistry
This internship offers a unique opportunity for students with a strong background in organic/polymer chemistry to contribute to the development of more sustainable UV-cured inks.
The Challenge:
Canon’s UVgel technology, a key feature in their Colorado series of printers, utilizes UV curing principles for advanced printing. The company is seeking to make their inks more eco-friendly by exploring alternatives to traditional acrylic chemistries. This internship focuses on investigating the potential of click chemistry (specifically thiol-ene or oxime click chemistry) to create functional coatings on PVC or paper.
Your Role:
As an intern, you will be responsible for:
• Developing and synthesizing click chemistry-based inks: Utilizing your expertise in polymer synthesis and click chemistry, you will design and synthesize ink formulations.
• Evaluating ink stability and curing rate: You will utilize techniques like rheometry, IR or NMR spectroscopy to assess the stability and curing properties of your inks.
• Analyzing the mechanical properties of coatings: You will investigate the mechanical properties of the coatings produced by your inks, correlating them to the properties of the ink components.
• Contributing to the sustainability of UV-cured inks: This project aims to reduce the environmental footprint of Canon’s inks and expand the application possibilities beyond high-quality graphics to sustainable packaging.
What You’ll Gain:
• Challenging assignment with skilled coaching: Work directly with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
• Internship/Graduation compensation of €500,- per month: Financial support for your work.
• Travel cost compensation: If you do not have an ‘OV-weekcard’.
• Networking opportunities: Interact with professionals across various disciplines within Canon Production Printing.
• Hands-on experience: Gain valuable industry experience in a large, innovative company.
Who Should Apply:
• Students with a research background in chemical synthesis: Preferably in polymer synthesis or click chemistry.
• Experience with materials characterization: Proficient in using techniques such as NMR, rheometry, DSC, or IR spectroscopy.
• Result-driven and self-motivated team player: A collaborative and proactive individual.
• Available for 5-9 months for a minimum of 4 days per week: Commitment to the internship.
Apply Now:
If you are interested, apply online by uploading your resume and motivation letter. For further information, contact Bas Scheepmaker at +31 6 44382271. For general internship inquiries, contact Milou Geelen at +31 6 25653192.
