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Venue MSG-024/025, Bernal Institute.
ABSTRACT
The architecture of conjugated polymers containing functionalized building blocks and 2D nanomaterials have emerged as appealing because of their excellent response towards various technological applications. However, the synthesis of such materials with reproducible properties is always a challenge for researchers. The ordering and alignment of polymer chains or the uniform distribution of nano-fillers, homogeneous composite formation and morphology control are some of the crucial requirements for their potential applications. Professor Prakash and his research group have recently developed a facile interfacial technique for the controlled morphology and ordering of the polymer chains. The novel method for the formation of thin films is named as Floating Film Transfer Method and is also used for the formation of uniform polymers and nanocomposites thin films with improved mobility and stability. The ordered functional polymer nanocomposites are further explored for various technological applications including organic electronics and sensor devices. This presentation will discuss facile technique for the formation of organic thin films and nanocomposites, techniques for the polymer chains alignment and morphology control and development of simple and economical sensor devices. There will also be discussion on opportunities for collaboration with IIT Bhilai.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Rajiv Prakash is Professor of Materials Science and Technology at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi since 2004 and is currently Director of Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India. Professor Prakash has held various administrative positions at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi including head of Department (twice), Dean (R&D) and founder coordinator of Intellectual Property Rights Cell and Central Instrument Facility. He is recognised for his contributions in the field of electronic polymers, thin film processing and sensor devices. His novel interfacial method for formation of thin film of organic materials and 2D materials solves crucial issues of organic devices including low charge mobility, ease of fabrication and results in successful OFET and sensors devices. His publications details can be found here.
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