The aim of Functional Polymers and Nanomaterials Laboratory (FPN Lab) within the School of Chemical Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is to develop functional polymers and colloidal particles with controlled chemical structure and morphology. Taking inspiration from nature, we focus in particular on the chemical design of macromolecules that show stimuli responsive behavior, self-assembly, and programmable degradation.

We are particularly interested in the synthesis of novel micro/nanomaterials and using them for designing interactive materials with active properties for targeted applications such as catalysis, controlled release, plant care in agricultural applications, active packaging, water purification, functional coatings, biomaterials, drug delivery, tissue engineering etc. 

• Dr. Garima Agrawal selected as editorial board member of Carbohydrate Polymers Technologies and Applications (Elsevier). (Link)

• Dr. Garima Agrawal featured as Chem Comm 2023 Emerging Investigator. (Read)

• Dr. Garima Agrawal awarded Young Achiever Award 2023 by IIT Mandi.

• Dr. Garima Agrawal featured as Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigator. (Read)

• Dr. Garima Agrawal awarded NASI-Platinum Jubilee Young Scientist Award, The National Academy of Sciences India (2022).

• Congratulations to Ankita and team for our latest manuscript in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. (Read)

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