Ph. D. (1994) Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Canada
M. Eng./B. Eng. (1987 /1982), Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Chemical Technology, China
Research interests
Polymer Synthesis & Processing And Colloid Science
Biodegradable polymers for packaging materials;
Syntheses of functional polymers: antimicrobial polymers; polymeric micro- or nanoparticles; hyperbranched or star polymers as drug carriers and for DNA delivery;
Temperature or pH responsive polymers: smart hydrogels; characterization using a pico-force atomic force microscope (AFM); layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolytes.
Fundamentals of flocculation induced by nanoparticles/polymer systems.
Polymer modifications for nanocomposites, biocomposites; Microporous and mesoporous materials as absorbents.
Pulp & Paper Science And Technology
Polymer-modified cellulose fibres for the value-added paper products or enhancing the performance of papers. Responsive or smart polymers for surface modification of fibres.
Hydrophobic modification of cellulose fibre networks or paper for green packaging.
Modification of cellulose fibres; rendering cellulose fibres and paper products antimicrobial or hydrophobic via polymer grafting and modified micro- or nanocapsules.
Fillers or fines retention induced by polymers and novel micro or nano-particle retention systems. Strength additives for papermaking.
