Hermínio Francisco Muiambo, Associate Professor and Deputy Dean for Research and Extension at Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique. PhD Chemistry (Material Sciences) – University of Pretoria (South Africa) MSc Chemistry (Material Sciences) – University of Pretoria (South Africa) BSc Honours (Chemistry)– Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique) Head of Department for Research Project’s Support, Scientific Directorate, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) Head of Department for Post-graduate and Teaching Career, Scientific Directorate, UEM Collaborator of the Quality Assurance Office, UEM Polymer Processing; Polymer Additives; Solid waste recycling; Nanotechnology. PPS - Polymer Processing Society SANi - South African Nanotechnology Initiative AIPEA - International Association for the Study of Clays