Nanomaterials Chemistry

The study areas of nano materials chemistry research domain involve nanochemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, electrospinning, polymer morphology and annealing, green chemistry (scCO2), etc. This research domain includes synthesis, surface modification/functionalization, and characterization of different types of nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles, quantum dots, carbon dots, multi-functional polymer nanocomposite, nanofibers, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) nanocomposites, nano-structured organic/inorganic hybrid/composite materials, nano/mesoporous silica materials, thin films, biodegradable polymers, photocatalysts, bio-ceramics etc. Applications of different nanomaterials, especially in solar cells, drug delivery, photocatalysis, biosensors, and for environmental clean-up are also included in this research domain

INTEREST(S)

Polymer morphology and annealing. NanotechnologyNano-chemistryGreen ChemistryNanocompositesElectrospinning,Langmuir-Blodgett filmsPhotocatalystsNano-catalystsCeramic nanomaterialsCarbon quantum dotsSolar cellsBiodegradable polymers

MODERATOR

DR. MOHAMMAD MAHBUB RABBANI

VISION

To accelerate laboratory-based active research work at AIUB and in collaboration with other institutes.

MISSION

Nano Materials Chemistry research group aims to synthesize biodegradable polymers and different types of nanomaterials for solar cell, tribological, photocatalytic, desalination, agricultural and environmental applications to ensure good health and wellbeing, to improve the availability of clean water and energy to fulfill sustainable development goals (SDGs). A pleasant research environment will be established by our team and with external collaboration to generate new knowledge, to develop technologies to enrich our students and for the betterment of society.