Biopolymer based nanocomposite and nanofibrous materials

•       Enhancing processability of biopolymers
•     Preparation of nanocellulose (cellulose nanofibers and cellulose nanocrystals
•     Preparation and characterization of biocomposites
•     Electrospinning

Piezo/ferroelectric Composites for Mechanical Energy Harvesting and Sensing
 

•      All organic piezoelectric nanogenerators based on films, fibers, and aerogels
  
•     Polymer-inorganic hybrid composite mechanical energy harvesters
  
•     Vibration, strain and pressure sensors using flexible piezoelectric devices
   

Polymer Microcapsules

•        ^{Microencapsulation of fragrances and agrochemicals using} 
        matrix and reservoir type microcapsules
•        Nanocomposite microcapsules 
•        Structure-property relationships  

 Additive Manufacturing/ 3D printing

•     Fused Filament Fabrication
  
•   Developing new materials  and composite filaments for additive manufacturing
•   Structure-property evaluation