Research Projects

Non-ionizing radiation, which includes electric and magnetic fields, radio waves, microwaves, and optical radiation, is a common part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Exposure to these fields is not new, and it is present in various forms such as electricity generation, domestic appliances, industrial equipment, telecommunications, and broadcasting. The World Health Organization (WHO) initiated the International EMF Project in 1996 to address public concerns about electromagnetic fields. The project proposal aims to design, develop, and fabricate a conductive polymer composite material from polymer and biochar of various biomass, which can provide shielding from electromagnetic interference. The shield can take the form of flexible thin films, bricks used as building materials, or liquid forms like fabric dye. The goal is to prevent human beings from the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. Biochar produced from biomass pyrolysis will be mixed with appropriate polymer and conductive fillers like CNT, ensuring high absorption of electromagnetic waves. The mixture will be converted into thin films and tested for electrical properties like dielectric constant, loss tangent, and electrical conductivity. Mechanical properties like tensile strength, Young's modulus, and % elongation will also be measured. The addition of biochar to this combination will create a novel shielding material that can work exceptionally well in all environments.