CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

Organised by

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
on
ADVANCEMENTS
ADVANCEMENTS IN POLYMERIC MATERIALS
Innovations in Polymeric Materials and Product Development
Supported by
REGISTRATION
Date: 24th March, 2011
Time: 3.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Venue: CIPET, Chennai Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizer
Contact Person: Govt. of India
1. Mr. Manoranjan Biswal - Ph: 09543093381 in association with
2. Mr. P. Sreedhar - Ph: 044 64554793

Dinner: 7.30 PM onwards

 INAUGURATION
Date: 25th March, 2011

Time: 8.30 AM – 9.30 AM

Chief Guest: Shri. M. Raman, I.A.S.

Secretary
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India
President-CIPET Governing Council

Guest of Honor: Dr. V. Rajagopalan, I.A.S.

Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India

Smt. Neelkamal Darbari, I.A.S.

Joint Secretary (Petrochemicals)
Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Govt. of India

Special Invitees: Shri. Yogesh P. Shah

President, All India Plastics Manufacturers Association

Shri. Ashok Goel

President
Plastindia Foundation

9.30 AM – 10.00 AM High Tea

 TECHNICAL SESSION – ORAL

FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011

PLENARY LECTURES 10.00-12.45 PM
Chair: Prof. S N Maiti Co-Chair: Dr. Sania Akhtar
10.00 - 10.30 AM Tools for designing new products with advanced polymeric materials
Ing. Miguel Angel Vega Rivera
Centre de Ingenieria Technologia de plasticos- CIATEQ Unidad Edomex, Mexico
10.30 – 11.00 AM Easy to use –Fast-Accurate-Next Generation Injection Molding Simulation
Ing. Marco Thornagel
SIGMA Engineering GmbH, Aachen, Germany
11.00 – 11.30 AM Trends in Additive Fabrication
Mr. Fred Fischer
Stratasys USA
11.30 – 12.00 Noon Failure of Mechanically Fastened Composite laminates
Prof. N. Sivaprasad
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT, Chennai
12.00 – 12.30 PM Plastics and Sustainability: How Viable are Bioplastics and Biobased Materials in the New Green Economy?
Prof. Amar Mohanty
Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre, Department of Plant Agriculture University of Guelph, Canada
12.30– 12.45 PM DISCUSSION
12.45 – 1.30 PM LUNCH
 FRIDAY, 25th MARCH, 2011
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT I– 1.30 – 3.40 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. Prof.P.V. Manivanan Co-Chair: Dr. P Poomalai
1.30 – 1.50 PM Drivers for the development of advanced polymeric materials
Dr.Ranganath Shastri
Centre de Ingenieria Technologia de plasticos- CIATEQ ,Mexico
1.50 – 2.10 PM Need to bridge design and manufacturing
Dr. M. Sathyaprasad
Ashok Leyland Technical Centre, Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.10 – 2.25 PM Modelling and Finite Element Analysis Of Green Composites For Structural Applications
Saravana Bavan D, Siad, Kamal Babu, Mohan Kumar. G. C
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore
2.25 – 2.40 PM Finite Element Analysis of Electromagnetic Compression of Steel Tubes
S.Rajiv, K.Shanmuga Sundaram, K.Barathi
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
2.40 – 2.55 PM Dynamic Analysis of free Mass Drop and its Practical Application
Subrata Nayak, Narendra Hardikar
PSAT, GE Global Research, GE India Technology, Bangalore
2.55 – 3.10 PM Stress analysis of pipe bend with attached pipe at extrados due to ovality
P.Ramaswami, P.Senthil Velmurugan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
3.10 – 3.25 PM Innovative Grab Handle Application Development for Indian Railways
Venkatesha N, Harindranath Sharma, Ashok Kancharla
GE India Technology Centre Pvt, Ltd., Bangalore
3.25 – 3.40 PM DISCUSSION
3.40 – 4.00 PM TEA BREAK
 FRIDAY, 25th MARCH, 2011
NANOCOMPOSITES I - 1.30 – 3.40 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. P L Nayak Co-Chair: Dr. T.O Verghese
1.30 – 1.50 PM Rheological And Mechanical Properties Of Rubber-Toughened Polyamide12/Organoclay Nanocomposites
Prof. S. N. Maiti
Centre for Polymer Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi
1.50 – 2.10 PM Bio-Based Polymer Nanocomposites and their Multifaceted Advanced Applications
Prof. Niranjan Karak
Chemical Sciences Department, Tezpur University, Assam
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.10 – 2.25 PM Effect of different fillers on the fibrillation of LCP in the Nylon/LCP blend system
Ganesh Chandra Nayak , Chapal Kumar Das
Materials Science Centre, IIT, Kharagpur
2.25 – 2.40 PM In-situ synthesis and characterization of modified graphene/conducting polymer nanocomposites
Sumanta Sahoo, Karthikeyan G and C. K. Das
Materials Science Centre, IIT, Kharagpur
2.40 – 2.55 PM Bio active Nano Composite for Bone Replacement
M.Srivatssan, C.Seetha lakshmi and R.Vasanthakumari
Department of Polymer Technology, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College , Chennai
2.55 – 3.10 PM Surface modification of nano-CuO particles using Polyaniline
K. Jacinth Mispa, P. Subramaniam, R. Murugesan
Department of Chemistry, Aditanar College, Tiruchendur
3.10 – 3.25 PM Investigation on the effect of Nano-clay on Mechanical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposite using Robust Design
Concept
J.T. Winowlin Jappes, N. Rajini and I. Siva
Center for Composite Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur
3.25 - 3.40 PM DISCUSSION
3.40 – 4.00 PM TEA BREAK
 FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011
BIOPLASTICS I – 1.30 – 3.40 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. A K Ghosh Co-Chair: Shri. S K Sharma
1.30 – 1.50 PM Green composites from agro residues: current trends & future prospective
Prof. Manjushree Mishra
Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre, Department of Plant Agriculture
University of Guelph, Canada
1.50 – 2.10 PM Supplementary cementious material for mitigating degradation of sisal and coconut fiber cement composites
Savita Dixit, Dharani Dharan Selvam, Raju Mangal
Department of Chemistry, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.10 – 2.25 PM Jute reinforced nanoclay modified Soy composite: Bio-material for engineering application
Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi. A. N., R. K. Basak, R. K. Sen, and B. Adhikari
Materials Science Centre, IIT, Kharagpur
2.25 – 2.40 PM Ultra-Thin Natural Rubber Coating on Conventional Jute Hessian Cloth for High and Low-End Novel Packaging Application
Pradipta Chandra, Bhanu Bhusan Khatua and Basudam Adhikari
Materials Science Centre, IIT, Kharagpur
2.40 – 2.55 PM Soyabean oil based electron beam (EB) curable resin: Effect of monomers on coating properties.
Merlyn Thandu, Sunil Sabharwal, V.A.Bambole, P.A. Mahanwar
Department of Polymer and Surface Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Matunga, Mumbai
2.55 – 3.10 PM Biodegradable Polymers in Controlled Drug Release
Neeraj.P.V
School of Technology and Applied Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Pullarikunu Campus, Malloossery.
3.10 – 3.25 PM Comparaitive Studies on Controlled Drug release of 5-fluorouracil and 6-thioguanine entrapped polyethylene glycol-co-polylactic
acid polymer nanoparticles
Kannaiyan Satishkumar, Vaithialingam Selvaraj and Muthukaruppan Alagar
Department of Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam
3.25 - 3.40 PM DISCUSSION
3.40 – 4.00 PM TEA BREAK
 FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011
SYNTHESIS I – 1.30 – 3.40 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. R Dhamodharan Co-Chair: Dr. P S G Krishnan
1.30 – 1.50 PM Analytical interventions/advancements in polyolefin characterisation
Dr.G.S.Kapur
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Faridabad
1.50 – 2.10 PM Synthesis of Core Shell Latex Nanoparticles with Fluoropolymer as Core
Dr. S. Shailaja
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.10 – 2.25 PM Mechanical property and drug delivery with maleic anhydride crosslinking poly (vinyl alcohol) and gelatin hydrogel
Akhtar Jahan Siddiqa, Koel Chaudhury and Basudam Adhikari
Materials Science Centre, IIT, Kharagpur
2.25 – 2.40 PM Synthesis and Characterization of Conducting Polypyrrole -Coated Nylon Fiber- Natural Rubber Composites
D.S.Pramila Devi, T.Jabin, Sunil.K.Narayanan Kutty
Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
2.40 – 2.55 PM Effect of two monomers on the holographic properties of PVA/AA photopolymer films
K.P. Nimmi, V. Pramitha, K.Sreekumar, C.Sudha Kartha, Rani Joseph
Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
2.55 – 3.10 PM Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose based semi IPN composite hydrogels for removal of Toxic Metal ions
K. Madhusudhan Rao, T.J. Sudhavani, P. Rama Subba Reddy, H. Seshagiri Rao, K.S.V. Krishna Rao, M.C.S. Subha, K. Chowdoji
Rao
Department of Chemistry, S. K. University, Anantapur
3.10 – 3.25 PM Development of Novel Chitosan Membrane Networks and Separation of Toxic Metal ions
T.J. Sudhavani, P. Rama Subba Reddy, K. Madhusudhan Rao, S. Siva Prasad, K.S.V. Krishna Rao, M.C.S. Subha
Department of Chemistry, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
3.25 - 3.40 PM DISCUSSION
3.40 – 4.00 PM TEA BREAK
 FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT II – 4.00 –6.10 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. Gajendra Dixit Co-Chair: Dr. S N Yadav
4.00 – 4.20 PM Role of advanced sensing and real time embedded control techniques used in development and operation of Polymeric materials
based products
Dr. P.V. Manivannan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT, Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
4.20 – 4.35 PM Modeling and optimization of Incoloy 800 on machining of WEDM process
Muthu Kumar V, Suresh Babu A, Venkatasamy R, Raajenthiren M.
Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
4.35 – 4.50 PM Strains and bearing stiffness predictions of bolted joints in composite laminates using neural networks
B.Sutharson, M.Rajendran
SMBS, VIT University, Vellore
4.50 – 5.05 PM Modeling Surface Roughness in Precision Turning CFRP Composites using RSM
T. Rajasekaran, K. Palanikumar, B. K. Vinayagam
School of Mechanical Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur
5.05 – 5.20 PM Wind load performance evaluation of plane sheets and box structured multi-wall sheet
Prasad Dasappa, Narendra Hardikar
Application Technology & Intellectual Property, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Bangalore
5.20 – 5.35 PM Effect of glycyrrhiza glabra finished eye pillow for medical applications
V.Krishnaveni, S.Amsamani
Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore
5.35 – 5.50 PM Preparation of chitin/PVA/SF ternary blend for heavy metal ion removal from electroplate industrial effluent
S. Hema, R.Ramya, P.N. Sudha
Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
5.50 – 6.05 PM Electrochemical synthesis and characterization of conducting copolymer coatings on low nickel stainless steel for corrosion
protection
R. Saraswathy, L. Kavitha and D. Gopi
Periyar University, Salem
6.05 – 6.10 PM DISCUSSION
 FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011
NANOCOMPOSITES II– 4.00 –6.10 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Dr. B S R Reddy Co-Chair: Dr. Srinivasulu
4.00 – 4.20 PM Preparation and Properties of Anionic Polyurethane Based Nanocomposites
Dr. S. N. Jaisankar
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
4.20 – 4.35 PM Thermomechanical characterization of Epoxy and Vinyl Ester nanocomposites filled with MWCNT
Manoranjan Kumar, S. Satrusallya, S. N. Yadav, S. K. Nayak, G. Dixit, R.P. Singh
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar
4.35 – 4.50 PM Enhancement of thermal conductivity of polyester by filling aluminum nitride
Lucy Mohapatra, Alok Satapathy, Sisir Mantry, Amar Patnaik
Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela
4.50 – 5.05 PM Synthesis and Characterization of Biomimetic nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
H. Seshagiri Rao, T.J. Sudhavani, S. Siva Prasad, K. Madusudan Rao, K.S.V. Krishna Rao
Department of Chemistry, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
5.05 – 5.20 PM Effect of Nano Polytetrafluro ethylene on epoxy-melamine coating
Sandesh Ramteke, Parag A Wasekar, S T Mhaske, A C Rao
Polymer and Surface Engineering Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
5.20 – 5.35 PM Effect of Addition of Nanosilver Fillers in Araldite for Electronic Packaging Applications
Whitelin Annie Bala, N.Selva kumar, K.Jeyasubramanian, V.S. Benitha
Department of Nano Science and Technology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
5.35 – 5.50 PM Synthesis and Characterization of polyindole /CdO nanocomposites
K. Jacinth Mispa, P .Subramaniam, R. Murugesan
Department of Chemistry, Aditanar college, Tiruchendur
5.50 – 6.05 PM Fabrication of high density non volatile memory devices utilizing CdS/PMMA nanocomposites
R.Sankar Ganesh and P.Raji
Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
6.05 – 6.10 PM DISCUSSION
 FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011
BIOPLASTICS, BLENDS AND ALLOYS – 4.00 –6.00 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. Amar Mohanty Co-Chair: Dr. S C Shit
4.00 – 4.20 PM Film Processability of Poly (lactic acid) based Blends and Nano-composites
Prof. A.K. Ghosh
Centre for Polymer Science & Engineering, IIT Delhi
4.20 – 4.40 PM Bioplastics- challenges and opportunities for R & D in India
Dr. Sunder Balakrishnan
Harita NTI, Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
4.40 – 4.55 PM Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological behavior of castor oil based chain extended polyurethane
K.S. Manjula, Subhas C Schit, B Srinivasalu, Siddaramaiah
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Ahmedabad
4.55 – 5.10 PM Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Nanostructured Conducting Polyaniline to Biosensing
Deepshikha, T. Basu
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida
5.10 – 5.25 PM Production of Biodegradable plastics from Starch based material
G. Gnanavel
Department of Biotechnology, Karunya University, Coimbatore
5.25 – 5.40 PM Development of Chitosan-g-poly (methacrylamide) Microspheres For Controlled Release of Hypertensive Drug
B.Yerri Swamy, Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, S.H.Rajendra, M.C.S.Subha, K.Chowdoji Rao
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
5.40 - 5.55 PM Erosive wear behavior of bio waste reinforced polymer composites
Harinath Aireddy and S.C.Mishra
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Department, National Institute of Technology , Rourkela
5.55 – 6.00 PM DISCUSSION
 FRIDAY, 25 th MARCH, 2011
SYNTHESIS II– 4.00 –6.00 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. Manjushree Mishra Co-Chair: Dr. Vijaikumar
4.00 – 4.20 PM White Light Emitting Diodes From Semiconducting Polythiophenes
Dr. Narayanasastri Somanathan
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai
4.20 – 4.40 PM Polyolefin catalysts and Processes and their impact on new material development
Dr. Shashikant
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Faridabad
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
4.40 – 4.55 PM Ester sensing properties of poly (aniline-co-amino benzoic acid) for detection of pest attack
Jyoti Singh, R. Banerjee and B.Adhikari
Materials Science Center, IIT, Kharagpur
4.55 – 5.10 PM Synthesis, Characterization and study on antibacterial activity of modified GMA – Nitrosonaphthyl acrylate and methacrylate
Copolymers
S. Mageswari, K. Subramanian
Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai
5.10 – 5.25 PM Study on dyeability of conducting polymer coated textile materials
K. Kalapriya, H. Gurumallesh Prabhu
Department of Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
5.25 – 5.40 PM Development of Electrically Conductive Fabrics using Conductive Polyaniline Polymer
G.Thilagavathi, N. Muthu Kumar
Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of Technology ,Coimbatore
5.40 – 5.55 PM 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid/Melamine/Formaldehyde Terpolymer Resin: Synthesis, Characterization and Their Application in the
removal of Heavy Metals
W. B. Gurnule
Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Sakkardara, Nagpur
5.55 – 6.00 PM DISCUSSION
POSTER
POSTER SESSION
NO.
25th March, 2011 – 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline with Metal Oxide Nano-Composites
P1 P. Suja Prema Rajini, R. Murugesan, S. Perumal
T.D.M.N.S. College, T. Kallikulam
Water State and Mechanical Characterisation of Cross- Linked Poly Sodium Acrylate Hydrogels with and without
Cellulose Microfibrils
P2 S. Anbu Dayanidhi, Jayakrishna Patnam, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak
Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, CIPET, Bhubaneswar
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Chennai
Homopolymer of 2-Amino Benzyl Methacrylate and its Copolymer with Ethoxylated Bisphenol-A-Dimethacrylate:
Synthesis, Characterization, and its Application as Adhesives
P3
S. John Santhosh Kumar, S. Mageswari, G. Kumar, K. Subramanian
Anna University, Chennai
Effect of Cr2O 3 on the Structural Characteristics of Polyaniline
P4 Sanith Jacob, U. Santhoskumar, K.P. Bhuvana, K. Palanivelu
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Chennai
Synthesis, Spectral, and Metal Binding Study of Chelating Formaldehyde Resin Derived From 4-Hydroxy Acetophenone
P5 M. Sasidaran, P. Kandasamy N. Janaki, S. Vijayalakshmi T. Kaliyappan
Polymer Research Laboratory, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavady
Chelation Potentials of New Polymeric Hydrazone Derived from 2,4-Dihydroxy Benzaldehyde
P6 R. Sankar, M. Sasidaran, P. Kandasamy, S. Vijayalakshmi, T. Kaliyappan
Polymer Research Laboratory, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavady
Synthesis and characterization of polyethylene oxide (PEO) Doped with NAI
P7 B. Rajesh Kumar, C. Pullaiah, T. Subba Rao
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
Effect of organically modified clay on the dynamic mechanical & thermal properties of pla nanocomposites.
P8 Aswini kumar Mohapatra, Smita Mohanty, S.K. Nayak
Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, CIPET, Bhubaneswar
Modification of Polystyrene and High Density Polyethylene Blends using Nano Kaolinite Clay
P9 Tresa Sunitha George, Asha Krishnan K, Newly Joseph, K E George
Cochin university of science and technology, kochi
 Synergetic effect of organomodified Kaolin clay and short Glass fibre on HDPE-composites.
P10 Newly Joseph, Asha Krishnan, Tresa Sunitha George, George K. E.
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
Reinforcement Effect of Kaolin Clay on SBR Latex
P11 Preetha Nair K, Rani Joseph
Cochin University of Science &Technology, Cochin
Synthesis and characterization of polypyrrole/platinum nanocomposite
P12 P. Boomi, H. Gurumallesh prabu
School of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Mechanical and morphological properties of epoxy/chopped glassfibre/ organo-montmorillonite nanocomposites
P13 Manoj Kumar, Vishal Verma, K. N. Pandey, Vijai Kumar
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
Effect of Cationic Surfactant (POPA) on Properties of PP-Bentonite Nanocomposites
P14 Manoj N. Mali, S. T. Mhaske
Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai
Negetive Lift Analysis of Spoilers for a High Speed Car
P15 C. Mathikumar Manikandan, M Rajasekar
ARSTPS, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai
Novel quaternized polysulfone/ZrO2 composite membranes for solid alkaline fuel cell applications
P16 Muthukrishnan Purushothaman, Rajangam vinodh, Dharmalingam sangeetha
Anna University Chennai, Chennai
Finite element analysis of lightweight biogas cylinder
P17 Umakant Yadav, Dhanraj. J,
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Hajipur
Thermal analysis of ball screw system in cnc machining center
P18 P. Santhana Kumar, A. Jeevanantham
ARSTPS, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai
Modeling the injection moulding processing of a glass filled nylon spur gear
P19 Marcian Frank Antony
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), chennai
Effect of unloading an elastic-plastic hemisphere in contact with a rigid flat by considering the strain hardening effect
P20 K.A.Arjun, S.Shankar
School of Building and Mechanical Sciences, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
P21 Effect of temperature on an elastic-plastic hemisphere in contact with a rigid flat
 S. Shankar, P. Loganathan
School of Building and Mechanical Sciences, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Characterization of springback effect in sheet metal forming
P22 P. Muthukumar, P. Devendran
School of Building and Mechanical Sciences, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
A material processing technique for the study of flash gutter design influence and deformation behaviour in closed die
forging
P23
Hari Krishna CH, Shameer Basha SK
V. R. Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada
Effect of pcld treatment configuration on damping performance of a flexible cantilever-beam
P24 K.P. Arulshri, K.S.K.Sasikumar, S Ambalarajan, K Vimal Kumar
Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Studies on Poly(lactic acid)/ Poly(caprolactone)/Talc Composites for High Barrier Packaging Applications
P25 Shikha Jain, Murali M. Reddy, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra, Anup K. Ghosh
Centre for Polymer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
Study on tensile behaviour of gongura fiber made polymer Matrix composites
P26 G.Venkatachalam, B.Sutharson, S.Narayanan, S.Karthikeyan, K. Bharath
School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites from Novel Green Resin
P27 A N Sridevi, A K Beheraa, R K Senb and B Adhikaria
Materials Science Centre, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur
Study on Iron Oxide Nanoparticle with Chitosan on Silk Fabric
P28 AL. Kavitha, H.Gurumallesh Prabu
School of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Effects on the strength of FRP composites due to variation in lay up environment conditions.
P29 K. Vijaya kumar, Mir safiulla, A.N Khaleel ahmed
Gousia College of Engineering, Ramnagaram
Studies on the mechanical properties of naturally woven coir sheath/ polyester composites
P30 J.T. Winowlin Jappes, I. Siva, N. Rajini
Center for Composite Materials, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil
Effect of fiber percentage and compression pressure on mechanical properties of basalt fiber reinforced polymer
composites
P31
Amuthakkannan. P, Manikandan. V., Winowlin Jappes. J.T., Uthayakumar. M
Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil
 Comparative melt flow properties and flow activation energies of binary and ternary blends of nylon-6/lldpe/ethylene-n-
butyl acrylate
P32
Jitendra Singh, Abhishek Singh, Vishal Das, A. K. Pandey
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Hajipur.
Mechanical, morphological, thermal and water absorption properties of abelmoschus esculentus/polyester composites
K. Raja Narender Reddy, D. Anji Reddy D.K. Nageswara Rao, T.O. Varghese, V. Kiran Kumar, KamalKar
P33
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science,
Warangal
Characterization of snake grass fiber reinforced polyester composite
P34 T.P. Sathish kumar, D. Nallathambi, Navaneethakrishnan
Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Effect of Addition of Nano Fumed Silica Fillers in Polyvinyl Based Alcohol Based Adhesive
P35 Whitelin Annie Bala, N. Selva kumar, K. Jeyasubramanian, V.S. Benitha
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
Analysis of strength characterstics in coir and snake grass natural fiber hybrid composites
P36 T.P. Sathish kumar, S. Raghavendran, P. Navaneethakrishnan
Kongu Engineering College, rode, Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore
Study of mechanical properties in randomly oriented natural fiber hybrid composites
P37 T.P. Sathish kumar, L. Rajesh Kumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan
Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Preparation of silver loaded silk fabric by simple adsorption technique
P38 S. Ananda Babu, H. Gurumallesh Prabu
School of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Mechanical characterization of natural fiber/polymeric composites
P39 R. Pazhanivel
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Analysis and curing study of fiber-reinforced polyurethane composites
P40 Medha Joshi, Smita Jauhari, K. R. Desai
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Gujarat
Effect of fiber parameters on mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced polyester composites
P41 S. Gnanakumar, S.Velumani, P.Navaneethakrishnan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Influence of dextrin on the tensile properties, morphology and biodegradation of low density polyethylene
P42
Zeena P. Hamza, Anna Dilfi K. F, Raghul Subin, Thomas Kurian, Saritha G. Bhat
 Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochi, Kerala
Enhancement in the thermal stability of polymer blends by Cross linking
P43 D.Saravanan, P.N. Sudha
Sathyabama university, Chennai
Synthesis and characterization of chitin-bentonite polymer blend in the presence of cross linking agents
P44 D. Saravanan, P.N. Sudha
Sathyabama University, Chennai
Synthesis of particleboards from agricultural waste and natural binder derived from spoiled garlic
P45 Avinash Nayak, Pijush Kanti Mandal
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
 CULTURAL PROGRAMME

Date: 25th March, 2011

Time: 7.00 PM onwards

Dinner: 8.30 PM onwards

 TECHNICAL SESSION – ORAL

SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011

PLENARY LECTURES-8.30-11.15 AM
Chair: Dr. Ranganath Shastri Co-Chair: Dr. Vijaikumar
8.30 - 9.00 AM Electrical, Mechanical & Chemical Characterization of Polymer Matrix – Carbon Nanotube and Nano-Metal Reinforced
Composite Materials
Prof. S. Bandyopadhyay
The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
9.00 – 9.30 AM Biodegradable Polymers For Tissue Engineering and Controlled Drug Delivery
Prof. P. L. Nayak
P. L. Nayak Research Foundation, Cuttack
9.30 –10.00 AM MMT-Clay / Epoxy Nanocomposites for High Performance Applications: Synthesis and Characterization
Dr. B. S. R. Reddy
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai
10.00 – 10.30 AM Synthesis of fluorescent polymers through various controlled radical polymerisation (CRP) methods
Prof. R. Dhamodharan
Department of Chemistry, IIT Chennai
10.30 – 11.00 AM Plastics in Cryogenics: Vital Role in Magnetoencephalography- An Emerging Clinical Diagnostic Tool in Cardiology
and Neurology
Dr. T. S. Radhakrishnan
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
11.00– 11.15 AM DISCUSSION
11.15 – 11.30 AM TEA BREAK
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT III– 11.30 AM –1.00 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Dr. T.S. Radhakrishnan Co-Chair: Dr. P Poomalai
11.30 – 11.50 AM Innovations in product development
Mr. S. Sundar
R&D Centre, Rane (Madras) Ltd, Chennai
11.50 – 12.10 PM New Product Development
Mr. R. Sundararaman
Brakes India Ltd., Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
12.10 – 12.25 PM Parameters effecting the design of cruciform specimen for the biaxial study of glass/epoxy plain weave
B. Dhatreyi, S.Akhilesan, Anuradha Banerjee, Bhanu pant, R.Velmurugan
Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Chennai
12.25 – 12.40 PM Recent Inovations in the Tool Room of Automobile and Defence Industries
S. Sivarajan
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai
12.40 – 12.55 PM An Integrated approach to FMEA using DSM
F.J. Emmatty, S.P. Sarmah
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum
12.55-1.00 PM DISCUSSION
1.00 – 1.45 PM LUNCH
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
NANOCOMPOSITES III – 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Dr. S.N. Jaisankar Co-Chair: Dr. M. Sarojadevi
11.30 – 11.50 AM Polymers and Nanocomposites: Materials of 21st Century.
Prof. R. Vasantha Kumari
B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
11.50 – 12.10 PM Synthesis And Characterization of Biodegradable Nanocomposites Filled With OMMT
Prof. Navinchandra G Shimpi
University Department of Chemical Technology(UDCT), North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharastra
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
12.10 – 12.25 PM A study on mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of MWCNT epoxy composite via supercritical carbon dioxide
Deepak, Vijai Kumar, M.G.H. Zaidi
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
12.25 – 12.40 PM The Effect of Nano-Alumina Addition Upon the Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber/ Epoxy Composite
Mathew John, Raghu V Prakash, Velmurugan. R
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Chennai
12.40 – 12.55 PM Highly Electrical Conducting Polystyrene/MWCNT Nanocomposites Prepared By in-situ Polymerization
Nilesh Kumar Shrivastava, B.B. Khatua
Materials Science Centre, IIT, Kharagpur
12.55-1.00 PM DISCUSSION

1.00 – 1.45 PM LUNCH

 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
COMPOSITES I– 11.30 AM –1.00 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. S Bandyopadhyay Co-Chair: Dr. N Natchimuthu
11.30 – 11.50 AM Erosion wear behavior of hybrid polymer composites
Dr. Alok Satapathy
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
11.50 – 12.10 PM Nafion / PTFE Composite Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications
Dr. K. Ramya
Centre for Fuel Cell Technology, Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
12.10 – 12.25 PM Stable PTCR characteristics in PMMA/Ag-coated Glass Bead Composites
Prativa Kar and B. B. Khatua
Materials Science Centre, IIT Kharagpur
12.25 – 12.40 PM Electrical insulation coating of vegetable oil based polyurethane modified with Leucoemeralidine polyaniline nanofiber
Parag A. Wasekar, S.T. Mhaske
Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai
12.40 – 12.55 PM Multilayer-structured SPSU/SiO2 Composite Membranes for Fuel Cell applications
Rajangam Padmavathi, Rajendhiran Karthikumar, Dharmalingam Sangeetha
Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai
12.55-1.00 PM DISCUSSION
1.00 – 1.45 PM LUNCH
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
SYNTHESIS III– 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Dr. S. Sailaja Co-Chair: Dr. Sania Akhtar
11.30 – 11.50 AM Preparation and Characterization Of Hierarchical Porous Zeolite Derived with Styrene Butadiene Rubber Latex
Prof. G. Unnikrishnan
Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
11.50 – 12.05 PM Synthesis and characterzation of thiophene containing polyaspartimides
R. Sivasankari, M. Sarojadevi
Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai
12.05 – 12.20 PM Synthesis & Characterization of Novel Liquid Crystalline Photoactive Polymer Containing the Chalcone Moiety
Sivakumar Jeyasheela, Kathavarayan Subramanian
Department of Chemistry, Anna University Chennai
12.20 – 12.35 PM Synthesis and Characterization of Two Novel Thiophene-Phenylenevinylene Hybrid Monomer
G. Vidya, G. Sreelekha, S. Prathapan, V. P. N. Nampoori, C.P.G.Vallabhan and Rani Joseph
International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin
12.35 – 12.50 PM A novel method for preparation of polymer nano fibers using mechano spinning process
B.Sathish Kumar, P.Santosh kumar and R.Vasanthakumari
Department of Polymer Technology, B. S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
12.50 -1.00 PM DISCUSSION
1.00 – 1.45 PM LUNCH
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
INNOVATION AND CUSTOMER DEMANDS I– 1.45 – 4.15 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Dr.K. Ramya Co-Chair: Shri. S K Sharma
1.45-2.05 PM The Role Of Capillary Rheometers in Flow Simulation Of Plastics
Mr. Marco Bronzoni
CEAST INSTRON (ITW Test and Measurement), Italy
2.05 – 2.25 PM Terafil Water Filter: A Boon For Common People
Dr. S. Khuntia
IMMT (CSR), Bhubaneswar
2.25-2.45 PM Development of precision aspheric plastic optics for ophthalmic & low vision applications
Dr. Pawan Kapur
Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.45 – 3.00 PM Flow analysis in plastics product development
S. Ilangovan
Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation (ARSTPS)
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Chennai
3.00 – 3.15 PM Experimental Strategies for Profile Forming on Aluminium Alloy Al3003 (O)
S.P.Shanmuganatan, V.S .Senthilkumar
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University,Chennai
3.15 - 3.30 PM Development of high performance polymer fabric tape as load bearing member in opto-electronic sensor system
K.P. Chellamani, S.Senthil Rajan, M.K.Vittopa, M.Sabu Sebastian, K.Sudarsan
South India Textiles Research Association, Coimbatore
3.30 – 3.45 PM Genetic algorithm based multi-objective optimization of the build orientation in FDM
S. Malligarjunan, K.Prasanth, M.Chandrasekaran
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai
3.45 – 4.00 PM A Talking Bike
A. Daniel Martin, R. Prakash, K. Thiruppathi Raja
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi
4.00 -4.15 PM DISCUSSION
4.15 - 4.30 PM TEA BREAK
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
COMPOSITES II– 1.45 –4.15 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. N Shimpi Co-Chair: Dr. Vijaikumar
1.45-2.05 PM Recent trends in reinforcement of elastomers
Prof. N. Natchimuthu
Department of Rubber Technology, MIT, Anna University, Chennai
2.05 – 2.25 PM Machinability and Mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites
Prof. Thiru Chitrambalam
Tamilnadu College of Engineering, Coimbatore
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.25 – 2.40 PM Dynamic response of woven roving glass fiber/epoxy composite laminates subjected to impact loading
R.Velmurugan, and G.Balaganesan
Composite Technology Centre, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Chennai,
2.40– 2.55 PM Polymer Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) composites for Membrane Application
Yogesh Jagdale , Avinash Munde, Nikhil Gharat
Chemical Engineering Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
2.55 – 3.10 PM Hybrid Effect on Damping behaviour of epoxy based Woven fabric composite laminates
Murugan R, Padmanabhan K, Ramesh R, Rajesh M
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, India
3.10 – 3.25 PM Erosion response of SiC filled short bio-fiber reinforced epoxy composites
Manoj Kumar Pradhan, Alok Satapathy, Debadutta Mishra
Purushottam School of Engineering and Technology, Rourkela
3.25-3.40 PM Preparation, Characterization and Properties of Ethylene Acrylic Elastomer- Conducting Carbon Black Composites
B.P. Sahoo, K.Naskar and D.K.Tripathy
Rubber Technology Centre, IIT Kharagpur
3.40-3.55 PM On the Mechanical, Thermal and Rheological Characteristics of Aramid Short Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Elastomer
Shibulal .G.S, K. Naskar
Rubber Technology Centre, IIT Kharagpur
3.55 – 4.10 PM Study on cotton fabric coated with Polyaniline-TiO2 composites
K. U. Savitha, H. Gurumallesh Prabhu
School of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
4.10-4.15 PM DISCUSSION
4.15 - 4.30 PM TEA BREAK
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
NANOCOMPOSITES IV- 1.45 – 4.15 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Prof. Vasanthakumari Co-Chair: Dr. S C Shit
1.45 – 2.05 PM Nanostructured Materials for advanced energy storage devices
Dr. Abdul Majeed
Department of Polymer Technolgy, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
2.05-2.25 PM Cyanate ester/Multi Walled Carbon Nano Tubes naocomposites as adhesives
Prof. M. Saroja Devi
Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.25 – 2.40 PM Polyamide 66/maleated Ethylene Octane–co–polymer Nanocomposites: Investigation of Mechanical, Thermal and morphological
Characteristics
N.Sivapatham, N,Natchimuthu, K. Palanivelu, S.K.Nayak
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology, Guindy, Chennai
2.40 – 2.55 PM Synthesis of Au and Ag Bi-Metallic Nanocomposite for Antimicrobial Applications
P. Ranga Reddy, K.Varaprasad, N.NarayanaReddy, K. Mohana Raju, N.Subbarami Reddy
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
2.55 - 3.10 PM Synthesis of sulfated β-cyclodextrin/cellulose/ZnO metal nano composites and biological applications
S. Selvam, M. Sundrarajan, S.Ravikumar
Department of Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
3.10 – 3.25 PM Mechanical characterization of PP/MWNT/Clay hybrid nanocomposites
V.Selvakumar, E.Sangeethkumar
Department of Mechanical Engineering. Hindustan University, Chennai
3.25 – 3.40 PM Lotus-inspired textiles using nanotechnology
Preethi A.V.M, K.Jeyasubramanian
Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
3.40-3.55 PM Nano rice like structure Polyaniline blends from electro chemical synthesis with Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) and/ or p-hydro benzoic acid
soft templates: Characterization and sensor application
M.Vijayakumar, E Subramanian,D.Pathinettam Padiyan
Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
3.55 – 4.10 PM Polyhedral Octasilsesquioxane-Polyimide nanocomposites: Synthesis and Characterization of thermal, dielectric and morphological
properties
B.Govindaraj and M.Sarojadevi
Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai
4.10 - 4.15 PM DISCUSSION
4.15 – 4.30 PM TEA BREAK
 SYNTHESIS IV –1.45 – 4.15 PM
INVITED LECTURES
Chair: Dr. N Somanathan Co-Chair: Dr. P S G Krishnan
1.45 – 2.05 PM Development Of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes For Fuel Cell Applications
Dr. D. Sangeetha , Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
2.05 – 2.20 PM Formulation and Characterization of Lignin-Phenol formaldehyde resin from Industrial Saw Dust
D.V.Wele, V.S.Patil, P.V.Thorat
Chemical Engineering Department, U.D.C.T., Jalgaon, (M.S)
2.20 – 2.35 PM Effect of gas phase modification (nitration) on Poly (methyl Methacryalate) (PMMA)- Di vinyl Benzene (DVB) high capacity ion,
Gagnesh Sharma, Shishir Sinha, Shashi
Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Roorkee
2.35– 2.50 PM Synthesis, characterization and use of Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-N-vinylcaprolactam) crosslinked thermoresponsive
microspheres for control release of Ciproflaxin hydro chloride drug
B.Mallikarjuna, M.N.Prabhakar, K.Sudhakar, K.Chowdoji Rao, M.C.S.Subha
Department of Chemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
2.50 – 3.05 PM Electrochemical synthesis and characterization of polyaniline film ,A high performance electrode material for super capacitor
J.Ramyadevi, K.Jeyasubramanian, A.Marikani,
Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
3.05 – 3.20 PM Interfacially polymerized polyaniline nanoblends:
Structure-directing and micro-nano particle diminution roles of Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) template
P. Rajesh Anantha Selvan, E. Subramanian, N. Vijayakumar, R. Murugesan
Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
3.20 – 3.35 PM Synthesis of Pendant epoxy functional poly dimethyl siloxanes for modification of DGEBA
Jenish Paul, A. Benny Cherian, K.P.Unnikrishnan, Eby Thomas Thachil
Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
3.35-3.50 PM Poly (aniline-co-m-aminobenzoic acid) deposited on poly (vinyl alcohol): Synthesis and ester sensing
S. Adhikari, P. Banerji,
Materials Science Centre, IIT Kharagpur
3.50 – 4.05 PM Synthesis and Swelling behavior of Poly(N-cyclohexylacrylamide-co-acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate) Nanocomposite Hydrogels
S.Anbarasan , B.A.Brundha and P.Pazhanisamy
Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai
4.05 – 4.15 PM DISCUSSION
4.15 – 4.30 PM TEA BREAK
 SATURDAY, 26 th MARCH, 2011
ORAL PRESENTATION-4.30-5.40 PM
CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS
Chair: Dr. Alok Satapathy Co-Chair: Dr. Sania Akhtar
4.30-4.45 PM Preparation and characterization of piezoresistive polyimide/MWCNT nanocomposite for pressure sensor
applications
Jandas P.J., S. Mohanty, S.K. Nayak, G. Dixit, R.P. Singh
Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials (LARPM), Central Institute of Plastics Engineering
and Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar
4.45-5.00 PM Wear Response of LD Slag Filled Poly-ether-ether-ketone Composites
Biswajit Boity, Alok Kumar Sahu and Alok Satapathy
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
5.00-5.15 PM Structural and Thermal Degradation Study of Copolymer Resin Derived from 8-Hydroxyquinoline 5-sulphonic
acid, Dithiooxamide and Formaldehyde
Rajesh H. Gupta, Wasudeo B. Gurnule , Sharayu S. Katkamwar , Sanjiokumar S. Rahangdale
Department of Chemistry, K.Z.S. College, Kalmeshwar., Nagpur
5.15-5.30 PM Synthesis and Characterization of PVA composites of Nano hydroxyapatite
C. P. Dhanalakshmi, L. Vijayalakshmi, V. Narayanan
School of Chemical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai
5.30 – 5.40 PM DISCUSSION
POSTER NO. POSTER SESSION

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyimidocarbamates by the Copolymerization of Aryl Cyanates With Acid
Anhydrides
P46
K. Kumudha, M. Sarojadevi
Anna University, Chennai
Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan Based Graft Copolymer: An Efficient Adsorbent for Dye Industry
Wastewater
P47
R. Hemalatha, I. Yuvarani, P.N. Sudha
Manonmonium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
Synthesis and Characterization of Benzoxazines and their Thermally Activated Curing
P48 V Sudha, M Sarojadevi
Anna University, Chennai
Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline–Polypyrrole Copolymer Materials
P49 Ceril Jeoffrey. A, E. Subramanian, N. Vijayakumar, D. Pathinettam Padiyan
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
Room-Temperature Synthesis of Soluble Carbon Nanoparticles and Nanotubes by the Sonication of Graphene
Oxide Nanosheets Using Hopg Method
P50
P. Santhoshkumar, S. Ravi
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Soluble and Insoluble Polyimides
P51 M. Dhakshnamoorthy, R.Vasanthakumari
B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai

Gel Polymer Electrolyte From PVC/Nano-Silica Composite for Lithium Polymer Battery Application
P52 Shruti Satpathy, M. Abdul Kader
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
Analysis of temperature effect and additive impact on Polyurethane based elastomers
P53 Rengasamy. M, Kumaraguru. K, Vivek Sheraton. M
Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
Modification of Epoxy Resin with N-Phenyl Maleamic Acid
P54
P. Elavarasan, P. Santhana Gopala Krishnan
 Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai
Electrical properties of polymer metal nanocomposites for wearable sensor
P55 G. Vijayakumari, K. Jeyasubramanian, R.Mala
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasiu
Biodegradable polyethylene based nanocomposite for agricultural applications
P56 T. Brinda, V.S. Benitha, K.Jeyasubramanian
MepcoSchlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
Mechanical properties of sandwich nano composite material
P57 NRR. Anbusagar, V. Baalasubramanian
Hindustan University, Chennai
Differential scanning analysis of polypropylene/CNT/clay nanocomposites
P58 V. Selvakumar, K. Palanikumar
Sathyabama University, Chennai.
Studies on blends of nylon 6 - thermoplastic polyurethane with nano clays
P59 Ceasar Guna Singh, S.Soundararajan, K. Palanivelu
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai
Impact Properties of Sandwich nano Composite Material
P60 NRR. Anbusagar, P.K. Giridharan
Hindustan University, Chennai
Effect of gamma irradiation on some engineering plastics: a study of polytetraflouroethylene
P61 A. Raju, N. Bikshmaiah, Y. Srinivas, S. ramesh, K. Madhukar, B. Sanjeeva rao
Ramanandatirtha Engineering College, Nalgonda
Green plastic (bio plastic) materials for automobile
P62 Prashant yadav
Tata Technologies LTD. Onsite for Tata Motors, Pune
Dynamic analysis of woven fabric carbon/epoxy composite beams
P63 C. Senthamarai kannan, R. Ramesh, S. Balaji
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur
Study on thermal conductivity of metal particle filled polymer composites
P64 Kunal K Saraf, Liza Das, Lucy Mohapatra, Debasmita Mishra, Sonam Agrawal and Alok Satapathy
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Effective thermal conductivity of TiO2-epoxy composites
P65 Sonam Agrawal, Kunal K Saraf, Liza Das, Lucy Mohapatra, Debasmita Mishra, Alok Satapathy
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
 Radiation effects in some engineering plastics: Polymethyl methacrylate
P66 D. Suresh Kumar, N. Mohan Babu, P.Vijay Prakash, B.Ashok, K.Madhukar, B.Sanjeeva Rao
Nizam College, Basheer bagh, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Cycle time optimization of an injected molded part using S/N ratio and plastic advisor
P67 S.T. Saravanan
V.S.V.N Polytechnic College, Virudhunagar
Optimization of Machining Parameters for Aluminium and Silicon Carbide Composites Using Tacuchi Technique
P68 C. Dhavamani, T. Alwarsamy
Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal
Design and Analysis of Shuttle Mechanism for Polymerized Bag Weaving Circular Loom by using RPY & ANSYS
P69 R. Raffik, M. Boopathi
Kongu engineering college (Autonomous), Perundurai, Erode
Influence of short sansevieria cylindrica fibres filled epoxy composites on thermal and mechanical parameters
P70 M. Ashok kumar, G.Ramachandra Reddy, G.Harinatha Reddy, K. Hemachandra reddy, Y.Venkata Mohana Reddy
Sri Krishnadevaraya University College of Engineering & Technology, Anantapur
Mechanical and thermal properties of sustainable coconut shell powder filled polyester/composites
P71 M. Ashok Kumar, G. Ramachandra Reddy, G. Harinatha Reddy
Sri Krishnadevaraya University College of Engineering & Technology, Anantapur
Studies of mechanical and chemical properties of rice husk polypropylene (RHPP) composites
P72 Vinay Kumar, Shishir Sinha, Manohar Singh Saini, and B K Kanungo
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Punjab
Tensile and Thermal Properties of Natural Fiber Sourghum Vulgaris (Poaceae) Reinforced Epoxy Composites:
Effect of Fiber Length
P73
M. Ashok kumar, G. Ramachandra Reddy, G. Harinatha Reddy, N. Subbarami Reddy
Sri Krishnadevaraya University College of Engineering & Technology, Anantapur
Performance of natural fiber zea mays reinforced epoxy composites: Effect of fiber orientation
P74 M. Ashok kumar, G. Ramachandra Reddy, G. Harinatha Reddy
J.N.T. University Anantapur
Thermal and flammability behavior of marine grade polyester resin
P75 R.Daulath Banu, R. Vasanthakumari
B.S.Abdur Rahman University,Chennai
Flexural properties of borassus seed shot fiber reinforced polyester composites
P76 K. Ramanaiah, A.V Ratna Prasad, K. Hema Chandra Reddy, K. Mohan Rao, D. Ravi Chandra
V R Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada
 Thermal properties of borassus seed shoot fiber reinforced polyester composites
P77 K.Ramanaiah, A.V Ratna Prasad, K. Hema Chandra Reddy, K.Mohan Rao, D. Ravi Chandra
V R Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada
Dry sliding wear characteristics of peek composites filled with fly ash
P78 Alok Kumar Sahu, Biswajit Boity, Alok Satapathy
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Surface treatement of coir fiber and its effect on mechanical properties of coir-polyester composite
P79 S.Velumani, P.Navaneetha Krishnan, S.Jayabal
Velalar College of Engineering, Erode.
Study on mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of poly (vinylidene fluoride)-conducting filler composites
P80 Mayank Jain, Shyamal K.Bhattacharjee, Debajit Kalita, Neeraj K. Sharma, M Abdul Kader
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar
Regression model and influence of fiber parameter on tensile, flexural and impact properties of coir-sisal hybrid-
vinyl ester composite
P81
G. Tharanitharan, S. Velumani, P. Navaneetha Krishnan
Kongu Engineering College, Erode
A Study on Abrasive Wear behaviour of Aluminium-Silicon Carbide (Al (LM-4)-SiC) Metal Matrix Composite
P82 S. Jeyan, K.Jagan, K.Nithin, R.Bhaskar, R.Parthiban, V.Muthukumar, A.Sureshbabu
Saveetha Engineering college, Chennai.
A study on mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced laminates of epoxy (ly 556) polymer matrix
composites
P83 Antony George Fernando, D. Arunkumar, D. Mohanraj, B. Ramesh, A. RajeshKannan, V. Muthukumar, A.
Suresh babu
Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai
Studies on polymer based natural composite material reinforced with sisal and roselle
P84 N. Shanmuga sundaram, N.Sangeetha, I.Rajendran
Dr. Mahalingam college of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi
Effect of polymerization on thin film Mg (OH)2 coating in a silica substrate by xrd/sem characterization
P85 M.K. Suresh Kumar, N. Nithyavathy
School of Building and Mechanical Sciences, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
Utilization of cotton textile waste as reinforcement in low density polyethylene based bioplastics
P86 Rathish Rajan, Pinchu Elizabath Thomas, Balagopalan C
School of Building and Mechanical Sciences, Kongu Engineering College, Erode
P87 Weathering and biodegradation studies on lldpe-pva blends
 Vidya Francis, Raghul Subin S, Sarita G Bhat, Eby Thomas Thachil
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
Synthesis of copoly (rac and l-lactic acid): microstructural arrangement, effect of thermal and degradation
behaviour.
P88
S Nagarajan, B S R Reddy
Industrial Chemistry Laboratory, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
Studies on eco-friendly bio based polyurethane foam incorporated with bio fibre/nano clay
P89 T. O. Verghese, S. Barathi, Devanand Bambole, M. Senthil
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai
Sol-gel derived Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings for Plastics
P90 R. Subasri, G. Padmanabham
International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Balapur, Hyderabad
3D Analysis of Textile Structures and Composite Polymer Materials with High Resolution Computed Tomography
P91 S. Srinivasan, Changdar Samaresh, Oliver Brunke, Thomas Paul
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Powai, Mumbai
 CLOSING CEREMONY

Date: 26th March, 2011

Time: 6.30 PM – 7.00 PM

CULTURAL PROGRAMME

Date: 26th March, 2011

Time: 7.00 PM onwards

Dinner: 8.30 PM onwards

 SIGHT SEEING

Date: 27th March, 2011

Schedule

8.00 AM Leaving for Mahabalipuram from Respective Hotels

12.30 PM – 1.30 PM Lunch @ Mahabalipuram

5.30 PM Arrival to Respective Hotels