Dr.S.S.M.Abdul Majeed

Education

Educational Background

• M.Sc., Industrial Chemistry
• M.Phil., Chemistry
• Ph.D Polymer Science and Technology

Experience

Courses Taught

• Adhesives and Surface Coatings
• Chemistry of Macromolecules
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Thermoplastics Materials
• Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites
• Rubber Science & Technology

Research

Areas Of Research Interest

• Polymer Blends and Alloys
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Corrosion Resistant Polymeric Hybrid Coatings
• Fibre Reinforced Composites
• Polymeric High Voltage Insulators
• Polymer electrolytes for Energy Storage
• Biodegradable Plastics

Research Publications

• J. Shahitha Parveen, S.S.M Abdul Majeed, K.P.Sindhu and R.Daulath Banu, “High Performance poly (vinylidene fluoride – co – hexafluoropropylene) based electrospun polyelectrolye for lithium-ion battery”, Materials Express, (8), 2018, pp. 77-84.
• P. Thilagarajan , A. Syed Naveed , S. Shamshath Begum , S. S. M. Abdul Majeed , S. Vijayarani , K. P. Sindhu , V. Krishnamoorthy and S. Gayathiri, Improvement in the Flame Retardancy of Flexible Polyurethane Foam by addition of nano-silica, IARJSET – International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology Vol. 3, Issue 5, PP 138 – 142, May 2016.
• M.JidhendraKaleeswar, J.JerinSavio, S.Shamshath Begum, S.S.M.Abdul Majeed, S.Vijayarani and R.Gayathri, Studies on flexible polyurethane foam with improved flame retardancy. A study on the effect of flame retardant in flexible PU foam, International Journal of advances Engineering and Research Development, Vol. No.2, Issue No.5. PP 1 – 7, May 2015.
• K.P.Sindhu & Dr.S.S.M.Abdul Majeed, Studies on supercapacitor using blend of polypyrrole and polyvinylidene fluoride as electrolyte, International Journal of Infinite Innovations in Engineering and Technology, Vol No.2, Issue No.1, PP 133-145, May 2015.
• V. Vijayalekshmi and S.S.M Abdul Majeed, ‘Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of EPDM / Silicone blend nanocomposites’, International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 3 (2), 2013, pp.1177-1180.
• Nalini Uthaman, Pandurangan, Abdul Majeed .S.S.M. “Blends of Polyacetal and ethylene-octene elastomer : Mechanical, dynamic mechanical and morphological properties’, Journal of Polymer Research, Vol.14, No.6, 2007, Pages 441-447.
• Nalini Uthaman, A. Padurangan and S.S.M.Abdul Majeed, ‘Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Characteristics of Compatibilized and Dynamically Vulcanized Polyoxymethylene /Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer Blends’ Polymer Engineering Science, Vol.47, 2007.Pages 934 -942
• Nalini Uthaman, S.S.M.Abdul Majeed and A. Padurangan, ‘Impact Modification of Polyoxymethylene (POM)’ e-Polymers, no.034, 2006.
• Alagar.M; Majeed S.S.M.A; Premkumar.S., ‘Mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of vinyltriethoxysilane grafted EPDM-g-VTES/LLDPE blends’ Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, Volume 22, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 23 – 44.
• M.Alagar, S.S.M. Abdul Majeed, A. Selvaganapathy and P.Gnanasundaram‘Studies on thermal, thermal ageing and morphological characteristics of EPDM-g- VTES/LLDPE blends’ European Polymer Journal,Volume 42, Issue 2,February 2006, Pages 336 – 347.
• Alagar, S.S. M. Abdul Majeed and S. Nagendiran ‘Preparation and characterization of vinyltriethoxysilane grafted ethylene propylene diene terpolymer / linear low density polyethylene (EPDM-g-VTES/LLDPE) blends,’ Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Volume16, issue 8, 2005, Pages 582 – 591.
• Uma Maheswar Rao, S.S.M.Abdul Majeed, C. Venkataseshaiah and R. Sarathi, ‘Investigation of Surface Characterization of Silicone Rubber due to Tracking phenomena under a.c and d.c voltage’ Bult. of Material Science, Volume 25, Nov.2002, Pages 473 – 475.

International Conference

• ‘Epoxy-Layered Silicate Nanodielectrics for Outdoor High Voltage Insulators, in the International Conference on Nanomaterials & Its Applications (ICNA-2007) at National Institute of Technology, Thiruchirapalli, India during 4-6, February, 2007.
• ‘Electrical Properties of Dynamically Vulcanised PE/EPDM Filled Blends’ in the InternationalSeminar on Advances in Polymer Technology during January 16- 17, 2004, held at Cochin, India.
• ‘Novel Natural Fibre Composites Based on Resol/ Hildegardia Fibre at the International Seminar on Advances in Polymer Technology during January 16- 17, 2004, held at Cochin, India.
• ‘Impact Modification of Polyoxymethylene’ in International Conference “MACRO 2004”organized by Society of Polymer Science held at Thiruvananthapuram, India during 15-17 December, 2004.
• ‘Electrical Insulation Characterization of Silicone and EPDM Polymeric Blends’ in IEE II International Conference on Insulation Condition Monitoring of Electrical Plant, during October 2003 at Chongqing University, China.
• ‘Tracking Resistance Behavior of the blends of Silicone and EPDM Polymeric Insulators’ in the IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulating Material, during November,.2001 at Japan.
• ‘Development and Characterization of Poly (vinylidene Fluoride – co – hexafluoropropylene) Nanofiber as Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries’ at International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology held at KS Rangasamy College of Technology, Thiruchengodu during 13-16th Dec. 2010.
• ‘Studies on Material Development for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable atteries’ at International Conference on Advances on Polymer Technology, dept of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, India during Feb-26-27, 2010.
• “Epoxy Based Silane Treated Nanocomposite Coatings for the Corrosion Protection of Steel Rebars in Concrete” at International conference in “Advancements in polymeric materials 2013” (APM 2013) organized by CIPET, Lucknow, India during 1 – 3 March, 2013.
• “Effect of Organically Modified Montmorillonite (OMMT) Clay on Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of EPDM-Silicone Rubber Nanocomposites” at International conference in “Advancements in polymeric materials 2013” (APM 2013) organized by CIPET, Lucknow, India during 1 – 3 March, 2013.
• “Electrospun Poly (ethylene oxide) Nanofiber as Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries” at the International Conference on “Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, Properties and Applications, ICNM 2016” organized by Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala during 13 – 15 May, 2016.
• “Development and Characterization of Nylon 6/OMMT Clay Nanocomposites Compatibilized by Polyether Block Amide with Polyurethane Elastomer”, at the International Conference on “Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, Properties and Applications, ICNM 2016” organized by Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam , Kerala during 13 – 15 May, 2016.
• “PVDF/POLYPYRROLE Based Electrolytes for Supercapacitor Application”, at the International Conference on “Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, Properties and Applications, ICNM 2016” organized by Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam , Kerala during 13 – 15 May, 2016.

Consultancy

Inter – Institutional Collaborative Projects with following Industries

• M/s Aspinwall, Pollachi
• M/s. Arudra Engineers Private Ltd, Chennai
• M/s. Cabot Sanmar Ltd, Chennai
• M/s. SRF Limited, Chennai
• M/s. Vasavi Polymers, Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh

Testing and Consultancy Work were carried out for the following Industries

• Anna University, Chennai
• Ashok Leyland, Chennai
• Dr MGR University, Chennai
• Formulated Polymers Ltd, Chennai
• Futura Polyesters Ltd, Chennai
• IGP Engineers Private Ltd, Chennai
• Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur
• PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
• ReGen Powertech Pvt Ltd, Chennai
• Regen Powertech Pvt., Ltd,
• RV College of Engineering, Bangalore
• Saint Gobain Glass India Pvt Ltd, Chennai
• Sankara University, Kanchipuram
• Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli
• SRF Polymers Ltd, Chennai
• Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai
• Super Fill India Pvt Ltd, Chennai
• Vels University, Chennai
• WABCO – TVS, Chennai

Funded Projects