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 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

Innovative Solutions for a Circular Dairy Economy: Highlights from the Circular Dairy Summit 2024
At the Circular Dairy Summit 2024, organized by the Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC), researchers

Advancing Sustainability: PMNC Researchers at DPTC 2024 Conference
Our research fellows, Dr. Mukesh Pednekar and Dr. Lakshmi Jayanarayan, attended the annual DPTC—Dairy Processing