Elisabeth Rossegger
Papers
5
Total Citations
214
H-Index
5
About
Elisabeth Rossegger is an innovative polymer chemist whose research sits at the exciting intersection of functional materials, photochemistry, and advanced manufacturing. Based on her highly cited body of work, Rossegger has established herself as a leading voice in the development of stimuli-responsive and dynamic polymer systems, with particular expertise in vitrimers, photopolymers, and coumarin-based functional materials. Her 2020 review on coumarin-containing functional polymers (83 citations) demonstrated her command of the field's broader landscape, while her pioneering contributions to vitrimer-based additive manufacturing have proven especially impactful. By combining vat photopolymerization 3D printing with dynamic covalent chemistry, Rossegger has helped unlock a new generation of recyclable, reprogrammable photopolymers — a significant step toward more sustainable materials design. Her 2021 work on acrylate vitrimers using organic phosphate catalysts (65 citations) has become a key reference for researchers working on high-resolution, reprocessable networks. Perhaps most compellingly, Rossegger has translated fundamental polymer chemistry into real-world applications, as illustrated by her work on vitrimer-based robotic fingertips capable of adaptive grasping. Her research portfolio reflects both scientific depth and a clear commitment to practical innovation, making her an important figure for students exploring the future of smart, sustainable polymers.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Recent Advances in Functional Polymers Containing Coumarin Chromophores83 citations · 2020
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- 4Dual-vat photopolymerization 3D printing of vitrimers22 citations · 2023
- 5Vitrimeric shape memory polymer-based fingertips for adaptive grasping6 citations · 2023