Research Areas
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Research
Research Areas
Advanced Coatings
Corrosion, wear, and hydrogen embrittlement resistance; Electromagnetic & Ultraviolet protection; Fire & flame retardance; Self-cleaning, self-repairing and anti-dust; Antifouling, antibacterial; Friction modification
Smart Materials
Self-healing materials; shape memory polymers; Smart windows, plastic packaging, fire alarm, and wearable textiles
Lightweight Alloys
Lightweight vehicles, systems and components joining lightweight dissimilar materials
Polymer Composites
Low-cost fiber reinforced polymer composites Degradable, reusable and recyclable polymers Low Flammability, toxicity & cost of polymers
Corrosion Inhibitors
Anticorrosion in hydrogen, carbon capture, membrane, and next-generation batteries
2D Materials
Graphene
Computational Materials
Machine learning and AI for design and selection of materials, data-driven materials discovery, and risk assessments