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Bio

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.
May 2014
B. Tech. Surface Coating Technology, Dept. of Polymer and Surface Engineering.

Research

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.
Research Assistant with Dr. S. T. Mhaske, Dept. of Polymer and Surface Engineering.

• Synthesis of CeO2/TiO2 and CeO2/ZnO core-shell nanoparticles via ultrasound assisted cavitation and application in photocatalysis. (August 2013 – July 2014)
• Synthesis of epoxidized rice bran fatty acid based plasticizer for Polyvinyl Chloride. (May 2012 – July 2012)

Research Assistant with Dr. R. N. Jagtap, Dept. of Polymer and Surface Engineering.
• Synthesis of odor absorbing polymer nano-composite coatings. (November 2013 – May 2014)

Indofil Industries ltd., Mumbai, India.
Research Intern
• Synthesis of Styrene-Acrylate Binder system via seeded emulsion polymerization technique and application in roof moldings. (May 2013 – July 2013)

Publications

  • Bhangaonkar K., Jain T., Strengthening of Security Paper, Bombay Technologist, Vol. 62-63 (2012-13): 61-71.
  • Bhangaonkar K., Intumescent and Flame Retarding Coatings, Paint India, Vol. LXIII, No.12 (December 2013): 66-71.
  • Thakar R., Bhangaonkar K., Smart Coatings for Corrosion Related Applications, Paint News, Vol. 3, No. 3 (July-September 2013): 49-52.