Nanomaterials Chemistry
The study areas of nano materials chemistry research domain involve nanochemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, electrospinning, polymer morphology and annealing, green chemistry (scCO2), etc. This research domain includes synthesis, surface modification/functionalization, and characterization of different types of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles, quantum dots, carbon dots, multi-functional polymer nanocomposite, nanofibers, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) nanocomposites, nano-structured organic/inorganic hybrid/composite materials, nano/mesoporous silica materials, thin films, biodegradable polymers, photocatalysts, bio-ceramics etc. Applications of different nanomaterials, especially in solar cells, drug delivery, photocatalysis, biosensors, and for environmental clean-up are also included in this research domainINTEREST(S)
Polymer morphology and annealing. NanotechnologyNano-chemistryGreen ChemistryNanocompositesElectrospinning,Langmuir-Blodgett filmsPhotocatalystsNano-catalystsCeramic nanomaterialsCarbon quantum dotsSolar cellsBiodegradable polymers
VISION
To accelerate laboratory-based active research work at AIUB and in collaboration with other institutes.
MISSION
Nano Materials Chemistry research group aims to synthesize biodegradable polymers and different types of nanomaterials for solar cell, tribological, photocatalytic, desalination, agricultural and environmental applications to ensure good health and wellbeing, to improve the availability of clean water and energy to fulfill sustainable development goals (SDGs). A pleasant research environment will be established by our team and with external collaboration to generate new knowledge, to develop technologies to enrich our students and for the betterment of society.
MEMBER(S)
Preparation of Biodegradable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
We are proposing the development of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) from biodegradable polymers to meet the rising demand of PPE that is locally produced, affordable, recyclable, biodeg...
Synthesis and characterization of copper nanoparticles for tribological applications.
Copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) have tremendous capacity to reduce friction occurred in various vehicles and machineries. Addition of a small amount of Cu NPs to the lubricants used for friction reducti...
Fabrication of Photocatalytic Semiconductors for Environmental Applications
The favorable combination of light absorption properties, charge transport characteristics, and excited lifetimes of some semiconductors has made possible its application as photocatalyst. Several d-m...
Surface Modification and Characterization of Carbon Quantum Dots for Solar Cell Application
The favorable combination of light absorption properties, charge transport characteristics, and excited lifetimes of some semiconductors has made possible its application as photocatalyst. Several d-m...
Inorganic nanoparticle embedded polymer nanocomposite for optical and magnetic applications
Metal oxides, mixed metal oxides, and metal nanoparticles embedded polymer nanocomposites possess a unique combination of multifunctional properties such as barrier properties and high ductility witho...