Georgia Tech’s Nanocomposites and Polymer Interfaces Laboratory

1. Georgia Tech’s Nanocomposites and
Polymer Interfaces Laboratory

2. ● Prior to foundation of the Nanocomposites and
Polymer Interfaces Laboratory (NanoCPI), Georgia
Tech University did not have a soft materials
research program.
● Soft materials have many applications for a wide
range of products, including adhesives, lubricants,
and fuel additives.
● Dr. Rina Tannenbaum recognized the importance of
furthering research in this area, so she founded the
NanoCPI in August 1999.
● This action expanded the university's research
endeavors in the critical areas of biomaterials,
polymer science, and nanotechnology, laying the
groundwork for next-generation products.

3. ● Under the leadership of Dr. Rina
Tannenbaum, the laboratory pursued the
development of bio-based nanocomposites,
scaffolds for bone growth, and metal-organic
framework (MOF) materials for biofuels.
● These pursuits fulfilled a knowledge void by
completing investigations of the chemical and
physical properties of composites.
● The laboratory's mission continues to this day
as it develops cutting-edge technologies for
projects including bone implants, metal-
organic polymers, and environmentally friendly
cellulostic additives and fillers.