Research
Research interests
At the core of my research interests is the desire to create a sustainable, healthy future for all. From investigating sustainable polymer blends, to wastewater remediation using modified textiles to removing heavy metals, to membranes that better separate blends of gases for CO2 separation, my publication record reflects that work I've done to advance science for fighting climate change and our impact on the planet across different fields.
My current research at Apeel Labs (the R&D arm of Apeel Sciences) is focused on biomimetic solutions to many of the problems that the world faces beyond our core product – a bioderived, edible coating that can extend the shelf life of produce.
Publications
An integrated materials approach to ultrapermeable and ultraselective CO2 Polymer Membranes
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UV-curable polymer nanocomposites based on PDMS and zirconia nanoparticles: Reactive vs. passive nanofillers
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Effect of composition on the molecular dynamics of biodegradable isotactic polypropylene/thermoplastic starch blends
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Inkjet process for conductive patterning on textiles: Maintaining inherent stretchability and breathability in knit structures
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Properties and applications of vapor infiltration into polymeric substrates
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Laser-etch patterning of metal oxide coated carbon nanotube 3D architectures
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Photoremediation of heavy metals from aqueous environments onto ZnO-coated PET nonwovens
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Dissertation
Surface modifications of polymeric substrates using vapor phase processing
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