Multi dimensional strategies can be used to probe a polymer conducting. Prof. Athawale’s group is established in the area of conducting polymers such as polyaniline,polypyrrole since last 25 yrs. Several simple and ecofriendly synthetic routes to optimize these conducting polymers have been established. Metal doped PANi and PPy are extensively used for sensor applications. While advancing the methodologies, we also attempted to synthesize conductive rubbers. Two different classes of room temperature vulcanizing inorganic siliconepolymers (vinyl & hydroxyl methyl silicone elastomers) were made conductive using different fillers. Our group has been interested in making conducting epoxy films using interpenetrating networks.

Nano technology is the miracle of Science. Metal/metal oxides in nanosize regime extend the beauty of Science directly to Nature. As the size /shape become uniform and small its applicability becomes confined. We have also investigated distinct pathways for the synthesis of different nano materials such as organic/inorganic pervoskites, titanium dioxide, magnetic iron oxide etc. Template free approach for inorganic pervoskites finds applications in many areas like fuel cell, sensors and also catalysts. Our current research is focused on the materials for harvesting energy like organic pervoskites. Different metal doped titania, magnetic nanoparticles and titanium dioxide composites, etc are also focus of our study. Ultimate goal of our scientific research is to give a little contribution by incorporating all these areas to the clean energy demand.