Fawad Inam

Prof. Dr. Fawad Inam

Architecture, Computing & Engineering, University of East London, London, City of London, UK
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Academic Career Length

21Years (2006-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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25 January 2011 in Journal of Advanced Dielectrics
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HYHaixue Yan
Haixue Yan
Fawad InamFawad Inam
Fawad Inam
Giuseppe ViolaGiuseppe Viola
Giuseppe Viola
HNHuanpo Ning
Huanpo Ning
HZHongtao Zhang
Hongtao Zhang
MRMike J Reece
Mike J Reece
Triangular voltage waveform was employed to distinguish the contributions of dielectric permittivity, electric conductivity and domain switching in current-electric field curves. At the same time, it is shown how those contributions can affect the shape of the electric displacement — electric field loops (D–E loops). The effects of frequency, temperature and microstructure (point defects, grain size and texture) on the ferroelectric properties of several ferroelectric compositions is reported, including: BaTiO3; lead zirconate titanate (PZT); lead-free Na0.5K0.5NbO3; perovskite-like layer structured A2B2O7with super high Curie point (Tc); Aurivillius phase ferroelectric Bi3.15Nd0.5Ti3O12; and multiferroic Bi0.89La0.05Tb0.06FeO3. This systematic study provides an instructive outline in the measurement of ferroelectric properties and the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.

4 August 2016 in Polymers
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ARAtif Rasheed
Atif Rasheed
Islam ShyhaIslam Shyha
Islam Shyha
Fawad InamFawad Inam
Fawad Inam
Monolithic epoxy, because of its brittleness, cannot prevent crack propagation and is vulnerable to fracture. However, it is well established that when reinforced—especially by nano-fillers, such as metallic oxides, clays, carbon nanotubes, and other carbonaceous materials—its ability to withstand crack propagation is propitiously improved. Among various nano-fillers, graphene has recently been employed as reinforcement in epoxy to enhance the fracture related properties of the produced epoxy–graphene nanocomposites. In this review, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of graphene reinforced epoxy nanocomposites will be correlated with the topographical features, morphology, weight fraction, dispersion state, and surface functionalization of graphene. The factors in which contrasting results were reported in the literature are highlighted, such as the influence of graphene on the mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposites. Furthermore, the challenges to achieving the desired performance of polymer nanocomposites are also suggested throughout the article.

12 August 2016 in Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
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RARasheed Atif
Rasheed Atif
Fawad InamFawad Inam
Fawad Inam
One of the main issues in the production of polymer nanocomposites is the dispersion state of filler as multilayered graphene (MLG) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) tend to agglomerate due to van der Waals forces. The agglomeration can be avoided by using organic solvents, selecting suitable dispersion and production methods, and functionalizing the fillers. Another proposed method is the use of hybrid fillers as synergistic effects can cause an improvement in the dispersion state of the fillers. In this review article, various aspects of each process that can help avoid filler agglomeration and improve dispersion state are discussed in detail. This review article would be helpful for both current and prospective researchers in the field of MLG- and CNT-based polymer nanocomposites to achieve maximum enhancement in mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of produced polymer nanocomposites.

24 August 2015 in RSC Advances
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JWJiacheng Wei
Jiacheng Wei
TVThuc Vo
Thuc Vo
Fawad InamFawad Inam
Fawad Inam
Graphene, a 2D fullerene, is a unique material because of its exceptional set of properties. This review has been focused on the processing methods and mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fire retardant properties of epoxy/graphene nanocomposites.

1 January 2015 in Composite Structures
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TVThuc Vo
Thuc Vo
Huu-Tai ThaiHuu-Tai Thai
Huu-Tai Thai
TNTrung-Kien Nguyen
Trung-Kien Nguyen
Fawad InamFawad Inam
Fawad Inam
JLJaehong Lee
Jaehong Lee

1 January 2015 in Composites Part B: Engineering
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TVThuc Vo
Thuc Vo
Huu-Tai ThaiHuu-Tai Thai
Huu-Tai Thai
TNTrung-Kien Nguyen
Trung-Kien Nguyen
Fawad InamFawad Inam
Fawad Inam
JLJaehong Lee
Jaehong Lee