Upcoming Doctoral Dissertations

"The design of mechanically adaptive polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) for next-generation materials relies critically on understanding the dynamics of the interfacial region, where polymer chains directly interact with nanoparticles (NPs). In this regime, chain mobility often deviates significantly from bulk behavior due to confinement effects. Because this interfacial region presents a high surface-area-to-volume ratio, optimizing its structure and dynamics is essential for enhancing overall material performance." Read more