Case Western Reserve University

Syed Qutubuddin

Professor

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, 1975
M.S. Chemical Engineering, SUNY at Buffalo, 1978
Ph. D. Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 1983

email: sxq@case.edu
office: A. W. Smith 111C
telephone: (216)368-2264

Research

Prof. Qutubuddin's research focus is on Surfactant and Interfacial Phenomena in Nanomaterials including Microemulsions, Nanoparticles and Polymer Nanocomposites.

Surfactant Self-assembly: Micelles and Microemulsions
Thermodynamics, Phase Behavior and Characterization
Polymerizable Surfactants: Synthesis, Rheology, Applications
Polymeric Surfactants: Interfacial Behavior and Solubilization
Microemulsion and Emulsion Polymerization
Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization
Nanocomposites using Functionalized Clay Nanoparticles
Improved Barrier Coatings using Nanotechnology
Polymer Hydrogels

Selected Publications

Fu, X. A.; Qutubuddin, S.; Gh, Synthesis of unsaturated polyester-clay nanocomposites using reactive organoclays. Polymer Engineering and Science 2004, 44, (2), 345-351.

Fu, X. A.; Qutubuddin, S.; Yt, Swelling behavior of organoclays in styrene and exfoliation in nanocomposites. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2005, 283, (2), 373-379.

Meneghetti, P.; Qutubuddin, S.; Cp, Synthesis of poly(methyl methaerylate) nanocomposites via emulsion polymerization using a zwitterionic surfactant. Langmuir 2004, 20, (8), 3424-3430.

Meneghetti, P.; Qutubuddin, S.; Or, Synthesis, thermal properties and applications of polymer-clay nanocomposites. Thermochimica Acta 2006, 442, (1-2), 74-77.

Meneghetti, P.; Qutubuddin, S.; Webber, A.; Cj, Synthesis of polymer gel electrolyte with high molecular weight poly(methyl methacrylate)-clay nanocomposite. Electrochimica Acta 2004, 49, (27), 4923-4931.

Meneghetti, P.; Qutubuddin, S.; Xp, Application of mean-field model of polymer melt intercalation in organo-silicates for nanocomposites. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2005, 288, (2), 387-389.

Nazarenko, S.; Meneghetti, P.; Julmon, P.; Olson, B. G.; Qutubuddin, S.; Id, Gas barrier of polystyrene montmorillonite clay nanocomposites: Effect of mineral layer aggregation. Journal of Polymer Science Part B-Polymer Physics 2007, 45, (13), 1733-1753.

Swanson, M. E.; Greene, H. L.; Qutubuddin, S.; Xw, Reactive sorption of chlorinated VOCs on ZSM-5 zeolites at ambient and elevated temperatures. Applied Catalysis B-Environmental 2004, 52, (2), 91-108.