Research Interests

Polymer Nanocomposites

  • Sol-Gel derived nanoparticles
  • Clay based nanocomposites
  • Commercial uses of polymer nanocomposites

Bio-Degradable Polymers

  • Manufacture
  • Property Upgrades
  • Blends

Polymer Processing

  • Filled Systems
  • Polymer Blends
Sol-Gel Derived Nanoparticles

Methods

  • Emulsion polymerization in the presence of sols and precursor compounds
  • Co-continuous systems
  • Solution and melt mixing
  • Incorporation of cross linking agents

Potential Uses

  • Architectural films
  • Automotive coatings
  • Membranes

Properties

  • Scratch and solvent resistance
  • Tailored micro-porous membranes
Nano-Composite based on Silica Sol
Clay Based Nanocomposites

Methods

  • In-Situ polymerization
  • Melt phase compounding
  • Solution blending
  • Super-critical intercalation

Uses

  • Barrier packaging
  • Fire Prevention
  • Upgrading properties of Bio-degradable plastics

Properties

  • Improved Barrier
  • Temperature Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing Plastics
Barrier Improvement from Montomorrilonite Clay