Details of Education and work experience

1. Harishchandra Arun Sonawane 1
Sonawane Harishchandra Arun
[M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry), M.Teh. (Nano), Ph. D. thesis submitted]
University Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
harish.sonawane@hotmail.com ; harish.sonawane00@gmail.com.
Cont no. 9822657846; 8624055888.
Curriculum-Vitae
OBJECTIVE:-
To assure a responsible position in a research that will utilize my capabilities and interest to
contribute towards the discovery and development of new ideas and technologies in the field of
research.
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH RECORD/BACKGROUND:-
• Ph. D. Ongoing, Guide: Dr. Navinchandra G. Shimpi, Ph.D. Topic: Synthesis and
characterization of nanostructured materials using ultrasonically initiated miniemulsion
polymerization and their application in nanocomposites at Institute of Chemical Technology,
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon in 2012. Current status of PhD ”Draft thesis
submitted on 26th
may, 2016.” (Reg No.: NMU/11/Ph.D./ Chem. Tech./2/2012)
• Master of Technology (Nanoscience and Technology) From Institute of Chemical
Technology, Jalgaon with 6.75 CGPA in May 2011
• Master of Science (AnalyticalChemistry) From P. O. Nahata College Bhusawal, North
Maharashtra University, Jalgaon with 63.25% in June 2009.
• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)from S. P. D. M. College, Shirpur, North Maharashtra
University, Jalgaon with 64.25% in Dec-2006.
Research Highlights
Publications Published Communicated Scholar Citation indices
of Published Papers
Journals International: 03 International: 03
Proceedings/Articles 01 -- Citations: 2; h-index: 1
Patents -- 01 (under submission)
Conference Presentations (paper/poster): 03 (International) + 04 (National)=07
Workshop attended: 04
WORK EXPERIENCE:-
• Research Assistant (Rs. 22,000/-), Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme-
II (TEQIP-II) of NPIU, MHRD and World Bank at University Institute of Chemical
Technology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon from 01st
July 2013 to Till Date.
• Junior Research Fellow, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), New
Delhi, Funded project Institute of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University,
Jalgaon From 5th
Jan 2012 to 31st
June 2013.
• Teaching and Evaluation, during my appointments of Project Fellow and Ph. D. Research
Assistant, I conducted the theory and practical classes of B. Tech and M. Tech.
(Chemical/Polymer Tech.) students at UICT, NMU, Jalgaon.

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PUBLICATION (INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL JOURNALS):-
1. Effect of Mg(OH)2 nano particles on thermal, mechanical and morphological properties of
millable polyurethane elastomers. N. G. Shimpi*, H. A. Sonawane, A. D. Mali, S. Mishra
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 2013,32(13):935-946(IF-1.09)
2. Effect of nAl(OH)3 on thermal, mechanical and morphological properties of millable
polyurethane (MPU) rubber.N. G. Shimpi*, H. A. Sonawane, A. D. Mali, S. Mishra
Polymer Bulletin, 201471:515-531 (IF-1.39)
3. Effect of nBaCO3 on mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of isotactic PP-
EPDM blend. N. G. Shimpi*, A. D. Mali, H. A. Sonawane, S. Mishra Polymer Bulletin,
2014 71:2067–2080 (IF-1.39)
PATENTS UNDER PIPELINE:-
Controlled Synthesis of Inorganic/Hydroxide Nanoparticles Using Continuous Ultrasonic
Cavitation Technique. N. G. Shimpi, H. A. Sonawane, A. D. Mali, S. Mishra. Indian Patent
Application Number:1671/MUM/2012 (Published Online on 14th
Feb 2014)

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RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING MASTERS DEGREE:-
1. Research project for partial fulfilment of degree of M.Tech. Nano science and tech. on
“Synthesis and characterisation of nanoparticles using ultrasonic cavitation technique”
2012, Department of Nano science and technology, UICT, NMU, Jalgaon
SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES:-
• Organizing Committee member-Science & Technology Exhibition, 19th
Open House 2014,
20th
Open House 2015.
• Organizing Committee member- Conferences and Workshop held at North Maharashtra
University.
DETAILS OF ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND INSTRUMENTTAION EXPERIENCE:-
A) Sophisticated Instrumental Techniques (Operation, Analysis):
1. FESEM (MAKE: HITACHI; S8400)
2. XRD (Make:Bruker1800)
3. AFM (Make: ND-MDT)
4. DMA
5. Particle Size/Zeta Analyzer (Malvern Instrument)
6. FTIR Spectrophotometer (Make: Shimadzu; FTIR-8400 series)
7. UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (Make: Shimadzu; Model UV-1800)
8. Universal Tensile Machine ( Make: Hitech instruments)
9. Melt Flow Indexer
10. DSC (Make: Shimadzu; Model DSC-60)
11. Surface area analyzer (Make: Smart Instruments, Model: smartsorb 90)
12. TGA (Make: Shimadzu; Model TGA-50)
13. Contact angle measure ments (Make: Lab line Instruments)
14. Impact tester, LC-MS, GC-MS, AAS, TEM etc.
B) Nanoparticle Synthesis:
1. Inorganic nanoparticles ( Mg(OH)2, Al(OH)3, BaCO3 and CoO)
2. Organic nanoparticles (Polystyrene (PS) and Polymethyl methaacrylate (PMMA))
3. Surface modification of Montmorillonite clay
C) Polymer worked on:
1. Millable polyurathe (MPU)
2. PP/EPDM blend
3. Polypropylene (PP)
4. Polether ether ketone (PEEK)
D) Polymer blending techniques:
1. Two roll mill
2. Compression molding
3. Brabender plasticorder
4. Twin screw extruder
5. Injection molding
E) General polymer composite characterisation techniques:
Swellling index, Flame retardancy, Hardness, Abrassion resistance
F) Synthetic Approach:
1. Nanoparticles synthesized by ultrasound cavitation technique and miniemulsion
polymerisation technique.
2. Surface modification done by ion exchange chromatographic technique.
3. Polymer blending technique are physical blending and melt mixing.
G) OPERATING SYSTEM & SOFTWARE:
Windows XP/Vista/7/8 & Others: MS-CIT, ACD-Lab, ChemBio Office.

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MEMBERSHIPS:-
• Student Membership: Asian Polymer Association (APA) (ID: 536178)
PERSONAL PROFILE:-
Name : Sonawane Harishchandra Arun
Father’s Name : Sonawane Arun Nilkanth
Date of Birth : 05th
February 1985.
Sex : Male.
Marital Status : Unmarried.
Languages Known : English, Hindi, and Marathi.
Permanent Address : Patil Wada, Shirpur
Dist. Dhule Pin 425405
Ph.D. Guide Address : Dr. Navinchandra G. Shimpi
Associate Professor, Dept. of Inorganic Chemistry
Mumbai University, Mumbai (IN).
+91-9403257459, navinshimpi@gmail.com
References : (i) Prof. Dr. Satyendra Mishra
Head- Dept. of Plastics, UICT,
+91- 9423488467, profsm@rediffmail.com
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon – 425001 (M.S.) IN.
(ii) Mr. Girish A. Morde
Sr. Manager – R & D, Savita Oil Technologies Ltd., Turbhe,
Navi Mumbai, IN. +91-9930355539, gamorde@savita.com
E-Mail ID : harish.sonawane@hotmail.com
harish.sonawane00@gamil.com
Contact : 9822657846, 8624055888
Current Salary : 2.64 lacks per annum (Research Assistantship).
Expected Salary : As per company standards.
Notice period : N/A.
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Place: Jalgaon (Harishchandra Arun Sonawane)

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Abstract- Ph.D. work overview
“Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials using ultrasonically initiated
miniemulsion polymerization and their application in nanocomposites”
The current market research in polymer industry is strongly focused on polymeric
nanocomposites. The small amount of nanoparticles addition shows significant changes in
mechanical and thermal properties of polymer. There are various method for the preparation of
nanoparticles and stabilize them at economically convenient level. The work is divided into i) The
formulation and ii) Blending into polymer matrix.
In this study different nanoparticles were used i) Inorganic nanoparticle, ii) Modified clay
nanoparticle and iii) Polymeric nanoparticle. The synthesis of inorganic nanoparticle is carried out
using ultrasonication. In which the small amount of surfactant was added to stabilize the particle,
which then subjected to FTIR, X-ray diffraction, transmission electronic spectroscopy methods.
The inorganic nanoparticles (nMg(OH)2, nAl(OH)3, nBaCO3 and CoO) were synthesized by
ultrasound assisted precipitation technique. The nanoparticles of nMg(OH)2, nAl(OH)3, nBaCO3 and
CoO were obtained in square quasi, needle, capsule and crystal shape with size of ≈23 nm, ≈55 nm,
≈ 40-60 nm and ≈55 nm respectively. The modification of montmorillonite was done to improve the
basal spacing using column chromatography technique using an intercalent (quaternary long chain
ammonium salt) of cation exchange capacity 110 meq/100 g. After modification XRD was done to
confirmed improvement in d-spacing of OMMT and found to be 31.5 Å. The d-spacing was
maximum (31.5 Å) due to ion exchange column of sufficient length (35 cm) & diameter (5 cm)
provides maximum retention time for proper exchange of ions between MMT and ion exchange
resin.
More over polymethyl methacryalate nanoparticles (nPMMA) was synthesized using small amount
of surfactant to stabilize particles under control ultrasonication miniemulsion polymerization
process. Methaacryalate 1 and 1 Butanol was added with continuous sonication and to which
Methaacrylate 2 was added to the solution and emulsion was further sonicated for next 20 min. The
isolation of polymethyl methaacrylate nanoparticles was achieved using suitable solvent. These

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particles were characterized by FT-IR and TEM. Moreover, the size of nPMMA is 60-80 nm with
spherical shape.
Polyurethane (PU) elastomer nanocomposites compounded and masticated on two roll mill followed
by addition of curing agent and different nanoparticle with variable % loading. Compounded matrix
was compressed in compression moulding machine for 45 min at 115 0
C to obtained sheets having
dimensions of 130×130×3 mm thickness. These elastomeric nanocomposites were synthesized for
determination of physical, mechanical thermal and morphological properties.
The blends of iPP:EPDM (80:20) filled with nBaCO3 nanoparticles and the PP filled with nBaCO3,
CoO, and nPMMA nanoparticles were prepared on Brabender Plasticorder at a temperature of 1900
C
and 1850
C respectively. The PEEK filled with nBaCO3 and CoO nanoparticles were prepared on
twin screw co rotating extruder at 3650
C temperature, moreover all the nanocomposites were then
subjected to injection molding to get required testing specimens. All these nanocomposites were
subjected to various studies.
The properties of polymer nanocomposites such as mechanical (abrasion resistance, tensile strength
and % elongation at break), physical (swelling index and hardness) and thermal (stability and weight
loss) were measured using universal testing machine (UTM), hardness tester, flammability tester,
DSC and TGA, respectively. The extent of dispersion of the filler in the rubber matrix was studied
using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Addition of
nanofillers up to a certain loading shows an enhancement in the mechanical, thermal and physical
properties of polymer, while subsequent loading shows a decrement in properties of polymer
nanocomposites, which was due to the agglomeration of the nanomaterial with uneven dispersion
and disalignment of polymer chains.