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Polymer Nano Technology Center
Overview of the Centre
B S Abdur Rahman Institute has established Polymer Nano technology centre with the built in area of 2304 sqft and was inaugurated on 24th Aug 2010 by Prof Dr C N R Rao, FRS , an eminent Nano Technologist and Material scientist and National Research Professor , Jawarharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) , Bangalore.
Prof. Rao also delivered Dr Raja Sir Muthaiah Chettiar Endowment lecture on “Vision for science and Nano Technology in India” to all the faculty and students of B S Abdur Rahman Institute and was honoured by the institute, Citation and Outstanding Personality award for Technology Management. In the interactive meeting of faculty members of B S Abdur Rahman Institute arranged with Prof Dr CNR Rao, Prof Rao mentioned the strong need for research in science and technology and he said that he will provide support to prospective researchers / faculty member’s fellowships and the facilities in JNCASR to utilise.
Prof Dr CNR Rao inaugurates the Polymer Nano Technology Centre
Dr P Kanniappan, Vice Chancellor presenting the Citation to Prof CNR Rao
Alhaj Abdul Qadhir Buhari , Pro Chancellor presenting the outstanding personality for Technology Management award to Prof CNR Rao
B.Tech Students explaining their nano fibre project to Prof CNR Rao
Interaction section at Polymer Nano technology Centre library hall
Goals and Objectives of the Centre
- To establish and promote polymer nano research and training facilities for students, faculty and industry personnel.
- To develop lab facilities with essential and adequate equipment and instruments.
- To create the necessary infrastructure to undertake research work in areas of polymer
- nano composites
- nano fibres and membranes
- nano coatings and adhesives
- nano powders
- nano tubes , wires & rods
- nano fluids
- nano devices design and fabrication
- To carry out interdisciplinary research work with Chemistry, Physics and all engineering disciplines.
- To have collaborative programs with other institutions and industries.
- To create and establish processing facilities for production of polymer nano materials up to pilot scale level.
- To organize short term courses in the area of nano science and technology.
- To offer certificate courses and UG / PG / PhD programmes in Nano Technology.
Project-Sanctioned-2009-2014
| S.No. | Project Name | Funding Agencies | Year | Name of the Principal Investigator | Amt Sanctioned (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of magnetic polymer product for efficient removal of oil spills in sea water | Naval Research Board | 2009-12
(Completed) | Dr.R.Vasantha Kumari, Dept. of Polymer Tech | 21.66 |
| 2 | Development of high temperature resistant polyimide based nanofiber for electrode and membrane application | DST, Nano Mission | 2009-12
(Completed) | Dr.R.Vasantha Kumari, Dept. of Polymer Tech | 91.59 |
| 3 | Development of heating pads for soldiers in high mountain areas (Joint project with IIT Madras) | DIPAS – DRDO | 2010-13
(Completed) | Dr.R.Vasantha Kumari, Dept. of Polymer Tech | 3.96 |
| 4 | Development of Heated pads for soldiers in cold mountain areas | DIPAS – DRDO | 2010-13
(Completed) | Dr.R.Vasantha Kumari, Dept. of Polymer Tech | 9.62 |
| 5 | Development of Porous polymer product to conduct field trails to remove the oil spills in Sea Water | NRB, DRDO | 2013-15
(Sanctioned) | Dr.R.Vasantha Kumari, Dept. of Polymer Tech | 20.04 |
Facilities
Facilities of the Centre
Polymer Nano Technology lab has the following facilities for carrying out research
Polymer Nano technology Centre – Furnace Lab Details
High Temperature Inert Atmospheric Tubular Furnace – works under inert atmosphere. Its Max Temp is 1400oC with Micro Processor based PID Temperature controller
Laboratory Hot Press – works under inert atmosphere Comprising of Hydraulic Press. Max Temp 800oC with Micro Processor based PID Temperature controller
Polymer Nano technology Centre – Material Preparation Lab
Polymer Nano technology Centre – Material Testing Lab
Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer
Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) unit of SEIKO model TG/DTA 6200. Used to measure high temperature transistions and decomposition peak values. Samples like powder, film, liquids, and composites material scan be tested using TGA.
Conductivity meter
Vacuum oven
Ultra Cryostat circulator is used to carry out reactions at lower temperatures upto -320C.
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) – DMS 6100 is used to determine mechanical properties of specimen. Thin films, FRP, Elastomers, brittle solids, fibre can be tested using DMA
XRD (Bruker- D8 Focus) is used to determine Crystallinity, Crystallite size & microstrain
Universal Tensile Tester – Lab Model
This is to determine the Tensile, compressive and flexural properties of Polymer Samples, Polymer Films
Optical Microscope – Carl Zeiss
Trinocular Polarizing Microscope with camera is used to magnify the objects. Measures upto 1 micrometer
Hot Air Oven – 400oC
Thermoscientific Evolution 201 UV Visible Spectrophotometer is used to determine absorbance, transmittance intensity of liquid samples and thin films.
Research Scholars
I M Tech (By research) – 4 (2 full time and 2 part time)
| Scholar | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ms R.Daulath Banu | Studies on development of flame retardant FRP for marine application | Completed |
| Ms Gayathri | Development of hybrid polymer composite system for sound absorption | Completed |
| Mr D.Baskaran | Biodegradable poly lactic acid / chitosan nano composites for wet food packaging application | Pursuing |
| Mr Ananthanarayan | Design modification of tubeless tyre components | Degree Awaded |
II Ph.D – 6 (3 full time & 3 part time)
| Scholar | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mr M.Dhakshnamoorthy | Synthesis and characterization of high performance polyimide based conducting nano composite for electrode application | Degree Awaded |
| Ms N.Jaya Chitra | Studies on agro waste filled polymer composites | Degree Awaded |
| Mr S.Vikram | Studies on smart fluid polymer nano composite for bio-medical application | Degree Awaded |
| Mr D.Mukundan | Bio synthesis, stabilization and characterization of nano particles using redox enzymes from plants | Degree Awaded |
| Mr Lalith Mohan Singh Negi | Studies on synthesis and micro structural evaluation of polysiloxanes and their composites | Pursuing |
| Mr Murali Manohar | Studies on Carbon Composite | Pursuing |
Invited Talks
Invited guest lectures arranged in nano science research
- Lecture on ‘Nanomaterials for Personal Protection’ was arranged by Dr. Sheshadri Ramkumar from Texas Tech University, USA on 27 Aug 2010
- Two days National Conference on “Frontiers in Polymer Nano materials and nano composites” was organised during March 18-19, 2010. The main theme of the conference has been to address and deliberate on the present day technical status and recent trends in polymer nano materials and composites and their applications. This is a unique and specific conference organized to disseminate information on the latest and rapidly advancing technologies in polymer nano materials and composites. 12 eminent personalities from academic institutions and industries have delivered lectures on various topics in polymer nano science and technology.
- Prof Dr Ajith Banthia, Dept of Materials Science, IIT Kharagpur on “Polymer nano Composites Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.
- Prof Dr SN Maiti, Dept of Polymer Engg, IIT, Delhi on “Polymer Nano materials / Composites: An overview”.
- Prof Dr T S Natarajan, Dept of Physics, IIT Madras on “Polymer Nano fibres and their applications using Electro-spinning”.
- Prof Dr D Mangalraj, Dept of Nano Science and Tech, Bharathiar University on “ In2O3 / PVA nano composites for gas sensing applications”.
- Prof Dr S S Bhagawan, Dept of Chemical engg and Materials Science , Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeedam, Coimbatoare on “ Elastomer based Nano composites : Trends and Challenges”.
- Dr Saraswathi, Professor and Head, Dept of Material Science, Madurai Kamaraj University on “Multi functional nano structured Conducting polymers and their carbon nano composites”.
- Mr V K Sharma, Technical Director, Bhimrajka Impex Pvt Ltd on “Role of fillers and additives from micro to nano scale in Polymer Processing”
- Mr V Sekar, Managing Director, Formulated Polymers Ltd, “Nano composites in Engineering Plastics”.
- Mr Sairam, Senior Manager (Business Dev) , Reliance Industries “ Emerging opportunities in PP composites”.
- Mr Ramani Subramaniam, Associate Vice President, SRF Ltd on“Application of nano technology in the field of technical textiles”.
- Mr A Mathew, Senior Rubber Technologist, Cori Engineering Ltd on “Role of nano fillers in Rubbers”.
- Mr G Sekar, CEO, Flytech Engineering on “Processing of Nano clay – wood – Polymer Composites using twin screw extruder”.
- Invited Talk given in ICNM’13 Conference during Dec 5-7,2013:
- Dr V. Rajendran, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode on “Biocompatible nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications”
- Dr. R. Jayavel, Anna University, Chennai, on “Graphene-metal oxide composites with improved properties for photo catalytic and super capacitor applications”
- Dr Murali Rangarajan, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Coimbatore, on “Detection of dopamine by functionalized graphene: a simulation study”
- Dr. Prof. Arunasalam Dharmarajan , School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Australia on “Wnt Antagonist, Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein-4 (sFRP4), Increases Chemotherapeutic Response of Glioma Stem-Like Cells”
- Dr. V.N.Mani, C-MET, Hyderabad, on “Role of advanced nano pure electronic materials and devices in strategic aerospace/ defence applications – a bird’s eye view and select results on the preparation of nano pure gallium for GaAs technology – an indigenous effort”
- Dr Jacob Muthu, WITS University, South Africa on “Polymer nano-composites: an engineering perspective”
- Dr. Sitaram Dash, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research IGCAR, Kalpakkam, on “Nanostructured Coatings for Surface Engineering Applications”
- Dr Vasu Punj, Kerk School of Medicine, University of Southern California, USA on “Genomics and Nano bioscience: Future of Precision medicine”
- Dr Tarasankar Pal, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal on “Nanocomposite substrates for surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) down to single molecular level”
- Dr Brett Kirk, Curtin University, Australia on “Quantifying the relationship between the biomechanical properties and microstructure of connective tissues”
- DR. David F. L. Jenkins, Plymouth University, UK on “Detecting Silver Nanoparticles in Aqueous Colloids with Surface Plasmon Resonance – Challenging the Limits of Dynamic Light Scattering”
- Dr. K S Dhathathreyan, Centre for Fuel Cell Technology, ARCI, Taramani, Chennai on “Recent developments in Electrocatalysts for Low Temperature Fuel Cells at ARCI”
- Dr Kishore Chandra Rewatkar, Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur on “Structure and electric-magnetic properties of nanosized hexaferrites synthesized by sol gel auto combustion technique for high frequency applications”
- Dr Rasaiah Ladchumanandasivam, UFRN, Brazil on “Synthesis and application of TiO2 nanocoating on PLA fibres by pulsed dc magnetron sputtering (PMS)”
- Dr A. Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, on “Nanomedicine of Ancient Times – A Scientific Study of a Herbometallic Siddha drug Tamira Parpam”
- Prof. N. Rajesh, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus on “Interesting aspects of heavy metal interaction with biopolymer composites for environmental remediation”
- Dr T. S. Natarajan, IIT Madras on “Electrospun metal-oxide nanofibers and their applications”
- Dr Rita John, University of Madras on “Influence of Transition metals on the Optical and Magnetic properties of Nano ZnO”
- Dr Abdul Hadi, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia on “Effect of transition metals doping into Pd on the properties and catalytic performance of PdM/CeZrO nanocatalyst”
