Wood Science
Wood and wood-based materials, with a focus on their structure and use in composite systems.
RESEARCH OVERVIEW
Structure, surfaces
& composite performance.
My research considers the relationship between natural reinforcement, surface modification, and the mechanical and thermal behavior of composite materials.
Lignocellulosic Composites
Natural reinforcement, surface modification, and the interfaces that influence composite performance.
Bio-based Materials
PLA biocomposites, cellulose nanofibers, and sustainable material systems.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Materials & interfaces.
Surface modification, silane treatment, interfacial adhesion, mechanical behavior, thermal characterization, sustainable materials, and wood-based materials.
KEY MATERIALS & SYSTEMS
PLA biocompositesCellulose nanofibers (CNF)Graphene nanosheetsLignocellulosic compositesBeech flour / PLABio-based composite materials
SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS
Ph.D. Research Project
FEATURED RESEARCH
Ph.D. research project
Mechanical, Thermal and Antibacterial Properties of Polylactic Acid Composite Reinforced with Nano Graphene and Cellulose Nanofibers
A study of PLA composites reinforced with nano graphene and cellulose nanofibers, examining mechanical, thermal, antibacterial, surface, and interfacial behavior.
Polylactic acid (PLA)Cellulose nanofibers (CNF)Graphene nanosheets / GNPModified CNF
Key methods & techniques
Mechanical testing, thermal analysis, antibacterial inhibition-zone testing, water contact-angle measurement, and FESEM fracture-surface observations.
Key findings
- CNF modification and CNF/GNP loading significantly influenced mechanical performance; however, higher filler content did not consistently produce better properties, and the optimum composition depended on the specific property evaluated.
- The selected formulation containing modified CNF exhibited improved thermal stability, with degradation occurring at higher temperatures.
- No inhibition zones were observed in the antibacterial tests; therefore, no measurable antibacterial activity was detected under the tested conditions.
- The selected modified formulation showed a higher water contact angle, indicating increased surface hydrophobicity and reduced wettability.
- FESEM observations revealed a more cohesive fracture morphology and fewer interfacial voids in the selected modified formulation, consistent with improved interfacial adhesion.
02 / PUBLICATION-BASED RESEARCH
Graphene / beech flour / PLA.
Investigation of the Effect of Graphene Nanosheets on the Properties of Beech/Polylactic Acid Flour Composites
This publication investigates the effect of graphene nanosheets on the properties of beech flour / polylactic acid composites.
Graphene nanosheetsBeech flourPolylactic acid
Read Graphene / PLA Publication ↗RESEARCH METHODS / TECHNIQUES
Examining material behavior.
Mechanical testing
Evaluation of composite mechanical performance.
Thermal analysis
Assessment of thermal behavior and stability.
Antibacterial testing
Observation of inhibition zones under the tested conditions.
Water contact angle
Assessment of surface hydrophobicity and wettability.
FESEM
Observation of fracture morphology and interfacial voids.
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