Conductive filler/polymer nanocomposites can present a broad range of electrical conductivity, covering the whole insulative-conductive region. This wide range of electrical conductivity arises from adjustable level of conductive network, and allows these nanocomposites to be employed in a broad spectrum of applications.
Employing the chemical vapor deposition technique, open-channel and bamboo-like carbon nanotubes are synthesized over Co and Fe catalysts, respectively.
Employing the Hummers’ method, graphene oxide (GO) is synthesized from natural graphite. Then, synthesized GO is converted to nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (N-rGO) using the hydrothermal technique.
Nanocomposites of poly(methyl methacrylate)/reduced graphene oxide (PMMA/rGO) without and with decorated magnetite nanoparticles with a segregated structure were prepared using emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization. The developed nanocomposites present superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance.
Electrospun nanofiber mats of polyamide 6/polyaniline (PA6/PAni), with high porosity and high surface area, coated with nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) are developed as flexible mats.
(May 2019): Our recent work on the development of polymer-based friction materials, published in the Journal of Wear, received media coverage on Globalnews and Forbes websites.
(May 2019): Dr. Arjmand receives the prestigious title of Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials and Polymer Engineering.
(Apr 2019): Our recent review paper is noticed by UBC APSC Weekly Newsletter.
(Apr 2019): The Capstone Group under Dr. Arjmand’s supervision wins the award of the best interdisciplinary project in 2018-2019 cohort at UBC Okanagan. The project is about the Design of Bike Clipless Pedals. Congratulations to Chase, Brad, Waylon, Ghunnar and Dexter.
