S. T. Mhaske
Assistant Professor
Polymer Engineering and Surface Coatings Technology
Institute of Chemical Technology
India
Biography
Dr. S. T. Mhaske Assistant Professor, Polymer Engineering and Surface Coatings Technology
Research Interest
• Novel approached synthesis of Nano particles, • Polymer melt Rheology, • Cellulose based Polymer Nanocomposites, • Bio Nanocomposites, • Synthesis of resins from renewable resources, • Water Borne Coatings, • Insulating Varnishes, • Conductive coatings, • Anticorrosive coatings, • Polymer Processing and Coloration and Colour Matching. Research students: Ph.D.(Tech) -08, Masters - 16 Ph.D.(Sci.)- 01 Research Publications : International: 10, National-20, Conference Proceedings - 3 Peer-reviewed - 08 Sponsored Projects: Government: 01 Private: 02 Group Research Activities: At present most of the work is being done on synthesis of nanometerials such as Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, nanocellulose (whiskers, particles and nanofibers) etc. using conventional & cavitation approach and its applications in polymer (synthetic as well as biopolymer) composites and coatings to enhance their performance properties. • Synthesis of Polyamide hot melt adhesives and its applications. • Modification of fly ash and its applications in polymer composites and coatings to enhance their performance. • Synthesis of Nanoemulsions using conventional methods as well as acoustic cavitation like polystyrene, PMMA etc. • Discoloration and dewaxination of Shellac • Preparation of conductive coatings.
