Biopolymers and Biomaterials

Recent Advances in Polymer Nanotechnology

This session presents the Polymer Nanotechnology. and its application in various field. Nanotechnology is one of the most popular areas for current research and development in basically all technical disciplines. This obviously includes polymer Nanotechnology which include microelectronics (which could now be referred to as nanomaterial), polymer-based biomaterials, Nano medicine, Nano emulsion particles; fuel cell electrode polymer bound catalysts, layer-by-layer self-assembled polymer films, electros pun nanofabrication, imprint lithography, polymer blends and Nano composites. Even in the field of Nano composites, many diverse topics exist including composite reinforcement, barrier properties, flame resistance, electro-optical properties, cosmetic applications, bactericidal properties. Nanotechnology is not new to polymer science as prior studies before the ages of nanotechnology involved Nano scale dimensions but were not specifically referred to as nanotechnology until recently. Phase separated polymer blends often achieve Nano scale phase dimensions; block copolymer domain morphology is usually at the Nano scale level; asymmetric membranes often have Nano scale void structure, mini emulsion particles In the large field of nanotechnology, polymer matrix based Nano composites have become a prominent area of current research and development.

This session represents the Preparation of Nano-particles by emulsion polycondensation, Conjugated polymers for photovoltaic devices, Dispersion of single-walled carbon nanotubes using polymers, Polymer–Nano shell composites for photothermally drug delivery, Synthesis and characterization of polymer Nano-composites, Application of novel polymeric nanoparticles.

Asia pacific accounted for largest market share for poly Nanocomposite application owing to widespread use in various industries including packaging, automotive, electronics & semiconductor, aerospace, defense and coatings. Growing electrical and electronics market in South East Asia particularly in South Korea, Japan and China is expected to boost the poly Nanocomposite market over the forecast period.