1. Structural, Functional, and Engineering of Polymer Nanocomposites

Our group has carried out a series of research work that solve key issues of the dispersion of various nano-materials dispersed in the polymer matrix. We have shown that nanomaterials play an irreplaceable role for the performance of polymer composites. We manage to improve the strength and flexibility of the elastomer synergistically.

Our advanced polyurethane technology has been adopted nationwide, and achieved significant social and economic benefits. The key problems of dimensional stability and strength retention in alternating high and low temperature of polymer composite were much improved. The research results have been successfully applied to the new generation of remote sensing camera lens in military reconnaissance satellite with Improved service life and the safety.

Cooperated with the domestic pioneer enterprises，we have achieved great progress in the control the properties of PA66 by using inorganic nanofillers. Three special material grades have been developed, and tons annual production has obtained in single grade. The value of annual output is more than one hundred million. Fifty thousand tons production has been manufacture. Direct economic benefits are over one hundred million yuan. (Won a second prize of China society for the study of material science and technology).

The construction of domestic polyamide industry technology transformation platform: The cooperation with the Pingdingshan Shenma Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd, whose capacity of PA66 is the number one in Asia and the world number three, is a long term project about the PA66 and aramid fiber. Prof. Yongmei Ma was hired as a chief expert as polymer materials by Pingdingshan Shenma Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. He also cooperated with the domestic leading enterprise Guangdong Xinhui Meida Nylon Co., Ltd and Guangdong Foginylon Co., Ltd. whose production for PA6 and special type of nylon. Our group established academician workstation with Shandong Hilead Biotechnology Co., Ltd that production of Long carbon chain nylon. China polyamide industry technology innovation strategic alliance was established by our actively promoting.

2. Preparation and modification of environment-friendly polymer materials.

3. Ladder-like silicon based polymer materials and Micro-/nano-structured Shape memory polymers.

4. Preparation and characterization of polymer composite materials. Development and innovation of scientific instruments and equipment of chemistry, chemistry engineering, and materials research.