Research focus of our group is on advanced biocomposites and fiber materials. Polymers have become a material of choice in a gamut of applications owing to their structural versatility, processability, and lower density. We are interested in developing composite and nanofibrous materials that can address specific challenges in energy, environment and health care. Currently, our major focus is on biopolymers/bio-derived nanomaterials and leveraging their properties in piezoelectric composites, microencapsulation and additive manufacturing.
Recent Publications
Nanocellulose Reinforced Flexible Composite Nanogenerators with Enhanced Vibrational Energy Harvesting and Sensing Properties- ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2020
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.0c00158
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting from a Ferroelectric Hybrid Salt [Ph3MeP]4[Ni(NCS)6] Embedded in a Polymer Matrix- Angewandte Chemie Int Ed. 2020
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202001250
Enhancing Thermomechanical and Chemical Stability of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes Using Polydopamine Coated Nanocellulose- ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2020
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.9b02417
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The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The
willingness to learn is a choice. - Brian Herbert
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Contact
Dr. Kadhiravan Shanmuganathan
Senior Scientist
D102 PAML, Polymer Science and Engineering Division
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road
Pune 411008, India
Phone +91-20-2590 2173
Email: k.shanmuganathan @ ncl.res.in
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