Chhavi Verma

About

Dr. Verma is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the KTH Institute of Technology, specializing in the study of wood cell walls at the nanoscale. Her research utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as NanoFTIR to explore the intricate structure of wood and its components, focusing on how these structures contribute to the material's properties.
During her Ph.D., she developed a deep understanding of the nanoscale interactions within natural materials, which led to her current investigations into the cellulose network and its impact on wood's mechanical and optical characteristics. Dr. Verma’s work bridges the fields of polymers, material science and nanotechnology, offering insights into the role of nanoscale features in natural materials. She is passionate about advancing sustainable material design through her research and aims to contribute to the development of innovative, eco-friendly materials inspired by nature's efficiency.
Dr. Verma’s approach is grounded in the belief that understanding natural systems at the nanoscale can lead to revolutionary advances in both material science and environmental sustainability. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge continues to drive her work in the fascinating world of bio-inspired technologies.

Employment

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology Post Doctoral Research
  2024 - 2026

Education

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Publications (20)

• Multifunctional esterified nanocellulose aerogel: impact of fatty chain length on oil/water separation and thermal insulation
  Cellulose 2023 DOI: 10.1007/S10570-022-04993-W
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• Organic Acid-Doped Cellulose Nanocrystals in Biocomposite Laminates as Chiral Nematic Photonic Films: Implications for Intelligent Packaging
  ACS Applied Nano Materials 2023 DOI: 10.1021/ACSANM.2C05177
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• Surfactant Assisted In Situ Synthesis of Nanofibrillated Cellulose/Polymethylsilsesquioxane Aerogel for Tuning Its Thermal Performance
  Macromolecular Rapid Communications 2023 DOI: 10.1002/MARC.202200628
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• Synergistic effect of hybrid hydroxylated boron nitride and cellulose nanocrystals for enhancing the thermal, mechanical, and hydrophobic properties of composite film
  Polymer Composites 2023 DOI: 10.1002/PC.27112
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• Synergistic effect of natural rubber for imparting hydrophobicity in nanocellulose aerogel through one-pot synthesis and its application in oil/organic solvent sorption
  Journal of Water Process Engineering 2023 DOI: 10.1016/J.JWPE.2022.103471
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• Insights into thermal degradation kinetics and liquid crystalline behavior of cellulose nanocrystals from the waste of Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea)
  International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023 DOI: 10.1016/J.IJBIOMAC.2023.124507
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• Elliptically birefringent chemically tuned liquid crystalline nanocellulose composites for photonic applications
  Journal of Molecular Liquids 2022 DOI: 10.1016/J.MOLLIQ.2022.120326
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• Synergistic effects of fresh garlic juice in cellulose based antimicrobial food packaging film
  Materials Letters 2022 DOI: 10.1016/J.MATLET.2022.132538
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• Novel Lagenaria siceraria peel waste based cellulose nanocrystals: Isolation and rationalizing H-bonding interactions
  Industrial Crops and Products 2022 DOI: 10.1016/J.INDCROP.2022.115197
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• Mechanically durable green aerogel composite based on agricultural lignocellulosic residue for organic liquids/oil sorption
  Marine Pollution Bulletin 2022 DOI: 10.1016/J.MARPOLBUL.2022.113790
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