Texas A&M University — College Station, TX 77843
Phone: (979) 845-3027 phone | Fax: (979) 862-3989 | Web: http://nanocomposites.tamu.edu
Polymer NanoComposites Laboratory
Broadly speaking, our research is focused on polymer nanocomposites with properties that rival metals and ceramics (e.g., high electrical conductivity and/or thermal stability), while maintaining beneficial polymer properties (e.g., low density). We are concentrating on three primary areas: nanoparticle stabilization, polymer composites, and layer-by-layer assembly of thin films.
Recent News
Stabilization of nanoparticles in aqueous and organic suspensions. Carbon nanotubes, metal nanowires and colloidal ceramics can be stabilized with particles that behave as rigid surfactants. Furthermore, their suspension microstructure can be tailored using stimuli-responsive polymers and this can be used to ultimately tailor polymer composite behaviors. Follow this link for more details.
Electrically conductive polymer nanocomposites for applications such as EMI shielding, electrostatic dissipation, thermoelectric devices, temperature and chemical sensors, etc. Secondary nanoparticles (e.g., clay platelets) and segregated networks are currently being studied to achieve these objectives. Follow this link for more details.
Layer-by-layer assembly of multifunctional thin films. Focused on transport behavior (electrical, thermal, and mass) and applications in sensors, capacitors, electronics packaging, gas separation membranes, antimicrobial surfaces and flame retardant coatings for foam and fabric. Follow this link for more details.
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