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 

Granted Patents

1.    Process for preparing a homogeneous solution of a polymer and melanin. US11109589B2

2.     Organic  flexible  ferroelectric polymer nanocomposites. US11034829B2

3.     Bio-compatible polyurethane microcapsules and process for the preparation thereof  US20220202731A1

4.    Process for the preparation of essential oils modified nanocellulose and application thereof .  US11427651B2, EP3788080A4

5.   Shaped objects for use in security applications, US11352750B2

6.    Edible coatings, a process for the preparation and applications thereof "  IN Patent. 457974  Oct 2023

7.  A Water Miscible Ester Containing Polyol Process for Preparation Of Biodegradable Microcapsules And Use has IN 513921 Feb 2024