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NanoFibTex - NanoFibers & NanoTextiles Lab

Uyar Research Group's focus is on developing nanofibers and nanomaterials, multi-functional fibers/textiles, and sustainable materials with advanced functionalities for applications in healthcare, environmental sustainability, textiles, flexible electronics, energy, sensors, catalysis, and food & agricultural systems.

 

Textiles:

• Functional Nanofibers

• Electronic Textiles (e-Textiles) & Smart Textiles & Energy Harvesting Textiles

• Multi-functional Nanotextiles

• Sustainable Fibers for Sustainable Fashion

• Upcycling of Textile Waste

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Healthcare:

• Multifunctional BioMaterials for Drug Delivery Systems and Wound Healing

• Medical Textiles & Protective Textiles

• Fiber Materials for biosensing and health monitoring

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Environmental/Filtration/Catalysis:

• High-performance Membranes

(Wastewater Treatment, Purification of biological fluids, Water purification, Air Filtration, VOC removal, PFAS removal)

• Photo-Catalytic Nanofibrous Materials

Nanofiber-based Catalytic Materials

• High-performance Nanocomposites

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Food & Packaging and Agriculture:

• Active & Smart Food Packaging

• Nanoencapsulation of bioactive agents (antioxidants, antibacterials, vitamins, etc.)

• Valorization of Food & Agricultural Waste​

Department of Human Centered Design
College of Human Ecology

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY  14853

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