Welcome to PMNC
Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites Group (PMNC), School of Chemistry
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
What we do
PMNC is primarily engaged in fundamental and applied research of polymeric materials. Our mission is to develop high-performance polymer-based materials for various applications across multiple sectors, including polymer composites, biodegradable polymers, sustainable materials, membrane separation processes and technology transfer.
Research Areas
Latest News
New Research Capability: Advanced Respirometer for Biodegradability Testing of Bioplastics
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬:
New PhD in Sustainable Forest Biomaterials
Congratulations to Jessica De Micco, affiliated with the PMNC Trinity College Dublin, who successfully defended
New PhD in Sustainable Chemistry of Wood Residues
Congratulations to Minu Masliha, supervisor Ramesh Babu PMNC Trinity College Dublin, for her recent PhD
PhD Researcher Minu Masliha Presents Innovative Research at Materials Chemistry Poster Symposium, London
Minu Masliha, a PhD researcher from the NXTGENWOOD program at Trinity College Dublin, participated in
Professor Ramesh Babu Highlights Plastic Pollution and Bio-Based Solutions at Coastwatch Autumn Shore Survey 2024
Professor Ramesh Babu delivered an insightful talk addressing the critical global issue of plastic pollution
AMBER Centre Workshops Inspire Future Educators at Marino Institute of Education for Science Week 2024
As part of the AMBER Centre’s #ScienceWeek 2024 celebrations, the team visited the Marino Institute