Current Students

• Crystallinity of Recycled PET Fibers from Chemical and Mechanical Reprocessing;

• 3D Printing Aided Fabrication of Recyclable Polyolefin Aerogel Composite Filter for Airborne Particle Filtration;

• Direct Air Capture of CO2 with Low-Temperature Amine Sorbents Supported by Porous HDPE Aerogel Sheet.

• Fabrication of Antibacterial high-performance filter media from waste PET and Surgical masks

• Fabrication of PVDF/Hair composite membranes for oil/water separation

• Preventing Biofilm on RO membranes

• Improving on the design and performance of an electrowet coalescer (EWC) to remove water from water in oil emulsions.

• Upcycling of polyolefinic feedstocks into aerogels using plant-based solvents, to be used as filter medias for oil water separation and air filtration.

• Remediation of PFAS from water.

Abdul's research focuses on developing sustainable filter media through the innovative use of waste human hair in Kevlar aerogel composites. His work has been featured in the SPE Plastics Engineering magazine, showcasing its potential in enhancing environmental sustainability.