Developed novel methods for effective catalytic chemical recycling of waste plastics.
Research expertise in many areas of Waste plastics conversion, Bio-energy with a major focus on Biomass conversion, Catalysis, Chemistry of Bio-renewables/Biomass, carbon nanomaterials using Microwave irradiation as an alternative heating source.
Sound knowledge in operating modern analytical instrument techniques Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Bomb Calorimeter, pH Meter, Electron Microscopy (SEM, EDX), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Mass spectrometer, FTIR, Py-GC/MS and well versed with data analysis.
Carry out calibration and trouble-shooting for mass spectrometer in the facility (Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010S), Agilent Technologies 7890A/5975C, TGA.