Research Activities
Intra- and Intermolecular
Constraints
- Molecular
Origin of Transition Phenomena – Enthalpic Processes
- Cooperativity
During the Glass Forming Process – Entropic Processes
- Self-Assembly
Processes – Combined Enthalpic and Entropic Processes
Interfacial and Dimensional
Constraints
- Low
Dimensional Flow – Wetting and Dewetting of Polymer Films
- Interfacial
Excess Energy Induced Dewetting
Finite Size Systems – Ultrathin Films
Glass Transition in Ultrathin Films
Interfacial Dimensional Constraints - Entropic Cooling in Simple
Liquids
- Tribo-Dissipation
Involving Intramolecular Constraints
- Liquid-Lubrication:
Molecular, Interfacial and Dimensional Constraints
- Two-Dimensional
Polymer Liquids and Reaction Kinetics
Technological Applications -
Nanotechnology
- Electro-Optics
- Organic
Optoelectronics
- Photonics
- Membrane Technology
PEM Fuel Cell
Nanocomposite Membranes
- Digital Storage – Thermomechanical Ultrahigh Density Recording
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our Research Activity:
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