Professor Dr. Mat Uzir Wahit
Professor Dr. Mat Uzir Wahit is curently a professor in Polymer Engineering and Science in UTM, which he got his PhD in USM at 2006. Research interests of Professor Dr. Mat Uzir Wahit include advanced materials, natural fibre composite materials, rubber-toughened polymers, polymer nanocomposites and biomaterials.
More about him can be looked at http://fcee.utm.my/matuzir/
Title: Recent Progress in Development of Shape-Memory Polymer: from the Standpoint of Fundamental Research and Technology Inventions.
Abstract: Shape-memory polymer is a kind of stimuli responsive material where the shape-changes are accurately programmable at specific and tailored condition. From the standpoint of fundamental research as well as technology inventions, new shape-memory mechanism, triggering methods, variation in material forms (hydrogel, surface, and microparticles), and shape-memory behaviors (multi shape-memory effect and two-way reversible shape-memory effect) are reviewed. Besides, we are also concerns about development of bio-based shape-memory polymers which are green, sustainable, eco-friendly, eco-efficient, and less harmful to environment. Additionally, future development about shape-memory polymers will be discussed.
Pierre Hoerner
Director of Innovation and Product Development, Sentienx Sdn. Bhd.
Title: Update on surgical gloves
Abstract: Surgical gloves are intended to be worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination. The surgical glove market has evolved significantly over the last 20 years: powdered latex glove were progressively replaced by powder-free, low protein gloves, to address type I allergies issues. The market is now moving to synthetic alternatives to latex, again driven by the avoidance of latex allergies. This presentation will provide a short update on current surgical glove materials and manufacturing technologies, and will expose new technologies and ongoing developments to provide better safety and barrier performance.
National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2016 