Polymers and Nanocomposites

This group focuses on the synthesis of low loss optical materials that can be used in micro photolithography for a wide range of applications such as in backplanes, photonics, microfluidics, data communications and telecommunications. In addition, processes are being developed to produce high refractive index materials (hybrids and nanocomposites) and thin films of silica, polymers and metal oxides for applications in photonics and renewable energy technologies.