Nano Materials Research Group

The primary focus of the NMR group is the characterization of polymeric nanocomposites. We also study the behavior of electromagnetic smart materials and viscoelastic materials. The aim of our research is to bridge the information available at nano and macro levels. This will not only provide greater insight into the mechanism of materials under deformation but also provide industry with tools to design materials processing geared towards tailored material properties.

Research Projects:

Molecular dynamics modeling of thermomechanical characteristics of polymer nanocomposites

2011-Current, Funded by CASR, BUET

Investigate the influence of Stone-Wales and Vacancy defects of Carbon nanotubes (CNTs).
Prediction of the interfacial shear strength of CNT reinforced polymer composites.
Thermal expansion coefficient of CNT and graphene with defects

Modeling the Effect of Carbon Nanotube Curvature on the Mechanical Properties of Single-walled Carbon Nanotube Composites

2012- 2013, Funded by CASR, BUET

Develop a micromechanics based FEM model of CNT reinforced polymer composites.
Predict the effect of CNT morphology on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites based on the size, shape, and alignment of the dispersed CNTs.

Carbon Nanofiber (CNF) polymer composites processing and manufacturing

2005- 2010, Funded by Air Force Research Lab Grant, Ohio State University

3D orientation measurements of carbon nanofibers in polymer nanocomposites using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) images.
Modeling of nanostructure evolution of CNF nanocomposites due to processing.
Characterization of transient and steady state viscoelastic behavior of molten nanocomposites.
Mechanical performance properties of CNF nanocomposites

Modeling and Characterization of Magnetorheological (MR) fluids

2005-2010, Funded by Air Force Research Lab Grant, Ohio State University

Rheological characterization of silica based MR fluids.
Kinetic theory based particle pair model development for MR fluids.