Overview
The Polymer Composites Research Group at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus is formed by a dedicated team with expertise knowledge in design, manufacture and performance optimisation of polymer and advanced fibre reinforced composites / nanocomposites. We applied fundamental principles with 'state-of-the-art' techniques to make polymer composites perform.
Our key activities include:
- Development of novel manufacturing processes for composites
- Materials characterisation
- Optimisation of performance/cost-ratio in processing of thermoplastic and thermoset composites / bio-composites / nanocomposites / rubber-elastomers
- FEA modelling relate to mechanical performance and process simulation
- Supercritical Fluid Technology; Green Chemistry; Sustainability; Biotechnology
Group Mission
The research group combines curiosity-driven research with application-driven objectives, with the mission to lead the development of advanced fibre reinforced polymer composites or nanocomposites that are staying at the forefront of the evolution.
Current Projects
· Project Title: Electrodeposition of Recycled Carbon Fibres for Heating-Cooling.
Funding Agency: MyBrain15 Scholarship, Ministry of Higher
Education, Malaysia
Amount: MYR 55,000
2015 - 2018
· Project Title: Synthesis and Properties of Graphene-nanoparticles Hybrids and Their Polymer Nanocomposites.
Funding Agency: Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Amount: MYR 108,000
Sept 2013 - Feb 2017
· Project Title: Bioprocess Design as a Tool for Directing the Evolution of Man-made Enzymes.
Funding Agency: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Amount: MYR 137,000
2016 - 2017
· Project Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Thallium-based High Temperature Superconductor with Addition of Nano-sized Magnetic Particles.
Funding Agency: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
Amount: MYR 95,000
Jan 2014 - Sept 2016
· Project Title: Electrospun Nanofibre Matrix for Wound Healing and Antibacterial Activity - Development and in Vitro Evaluation.
Funding Agency: Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Amount: MYR 50,000
Apr 2013 - Dec 2015 (Completed)
· Project Title: Advanced Palm-Fibre Composites (PFCs) For The Aerospace Industries.
Funding Agency: ScienceFund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia.
Amount: MYR 109,000
July 2013 - Dec 2015 (Completed)
· Project Title: Thermophysical Properties and Characterization of Eutectic Nanofluid for Solar Energy Harvesting.
Funding Agency: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
Amount: MYR 90,000
2013 - 2015 (Completed)