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My research is mainly focus on the recent research and development of clay based polymer nanocomposites. Clay minerals, due to their unique layered structure, rich intercalation chemistry and availability at low cost, are promising nanoparticle reinforcements for polymers to manufacture low-cost, lightweight and high performance nanocomposites. We introduce briefly the structure, properties and surface modification of clay minerals, followed by the processing and characterization techniques of polymer nanocomposites. The enhanced and novel properties of such nanocomposites are then discussed, including mechanical, thermal, barrier and fire retardation properties. Surface modification of clay minerals has received attention because it allows creation of new materials and new applications. The main focus of surface modification of clays is materials science, because organoclays are essential to develop polymer nanocomposites. There is an increasing demand for materials with superior behaviour in these areas. Thus, my research has high potential to develop Nanoclay based polymer nanocomposites with superior performance.

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Dr. vishnu Mahesh K. R
M.Sc., Ph.D

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