CURRICULM VITAE

Mohammad Barmar (PhD, MSc, BSc)
Associate Professor

 

 
Personal Information:
Name: Mohammad
Surname: Barmar
Date of Birth: April 9, 1965
Marital status: Married and two children
Phone: (+98 21) 44 58 0192
Fax: (+98 21) 48 66 2416
P.O.Box: 14965/115, Tehran, Iran
E-Mail: M.Barmar@ippi.ac.ir; Mbarmar@yahoo.com

 

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Education:
B.Sc. (Polymer Engineering): Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 1985-1990
M.Sc. (Polymer Engineering): Engineering Faculty of Tehran University, 1991-1993
Ph.D. (Polymer Engineering): Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, 1998-2003


Employment:
Sahand Rubber Industries (1990-1991)
Plaskokar Co. (1991-1992)
Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (January, 1992 to present, Member of Academic Staff of Polyurethane, Fibers and Nanopolymers Department)
Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (April, 2004 to September 2011, Head of Polyurethane, Fibers and Nanopolymers Department)
Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (September, 2011 to December 2014, Public relations & Head Office)
Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (March, 2012 to May 2016, Cultural manager)

 
Work Experience:

Phase Change Materials (PCM)
Synthesize of Polyurethane Thickener (HEUR)
Fabrication of Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam from Soft Foam
Study on "Continuous Production of TPUE"
Manufacturing of large Cell Size Soft Polyurethane Foam
Preparation of Thermoplastic Polyurethane elastomers
Formulation of Suitable Elastomer for Application in hydrodynamic oils
Modification of Melamine Production Lines
Formulation of Heat stable Conveying Belts
Study on Reinforcements for Rubber Composites


Research Interests:
Polyurethanes (elastomers, adhesives, foams)
Polymeric Foams
Associative Thickeners (Especially HEURs)



Publications:
1) M.Barikani, M.Barmar, ' Synthesis of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers and Effect of Structural Parameters on Their properties ', Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, Vol.7, No.2, 1994.
2) M.Barikani, M.Barmar, ' Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers: Synthesis, and Study of Effective Structural Parameters ', Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol. 5, No.4, 1996.
3) M.Barmar, M.Barikani, B.Kaffashi, ' Synthesis of Ethoxylated Urethane and Modification with Cetyl Alcohol as Thickener ', Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol. 10, Number 5, 2001.
4) M.Barmar, M.Barikani, ' Preparation of Flexible Polyurethane of Large Cell Foam ', Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, Vol.15, No.2, 2002.
5) M. Barmar, V. Ribittsch, B. Kaffashi, M. Barikani, Z. Sarreshtehdari, J. Pfragner, ' Influence of Prepolymers Molecular Weight on the Viscoelastic Properties of Aqueous HEUR Solutions', Journal of  Colloid and Polymer Science (2004) 282: 454-460.
6) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, B. Kaffashi, ‘Study of Association Behavior in Step Growth HEUR Aqueous Solutions’, Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, Vol.16, No.6, 2004.
7) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, B. Kaffashi, ‘The Effect of Molecular weight on the Behavior of Step-Growth Hydrophobically Modified Ethoxylated Urethane (S-G HEUR) End-Capped with Dodecyl Alcohol’, Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol.13, Number 3, 2004.
8) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, B. Kaffash, ‘Steady shear viscosity study of various HEUR models with different hydrophilic and hydrophobic sizes’, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 253 (2004) 77–82.
9) M. Barmar, B. Kaffashi , M. Barikani, 'Investigation the effect of hydrophilic structural parameters on the thickening properties of HEUR associative copolymers', European Polymer Journal, 41(2005) 619-626.
10) B. Kaffashi, M. Barmar, J. Eyvani, 'The steady state and dynamic rheological properties of telechelic associative polymer solutions', Colloids & Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 254 (2005) 125-130.
11) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, M. Fereidounnia, ‘Study of Polyurethane/Clay Nanocomposites Produced via Melt Intercalation Method’, Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol.15, Number 9, 2006 709-714.
12) M. Barmar, B. Kaffashi, ' Rheological behavior of HEURs Mixtures in Aqueous Media', International Polymer Processing, XXII (2007) 2. 
13) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, ' Micro and Nano Fibrils from Polypropylene/Nylon 6', Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 108, 1473–1481 (2008).
14) M. Fereidoonnia, M. Barmar,  M. Barikani, 'Influence of a
reactive organoclay on polymerization and properties of polyurethane
nanocomposites' Polymer Plastics Technology & Engineering, Vol. 48, 90-96 (2009).
15) M. Barmar, 'Study of the effect of PEG length in Uni-HEUR thickener behavior' Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 111, 1751–1754 (2009).
16) K. Mahmood Zia, M. Barikani, M. Zuber, I. A. Bhatti, M. Barmar, ' Surface characteristics of polyurethane elastomers based on chitin/1, 4-butane diol blends' International Journal of Biological Macromolecule, Vol. 44, Issue 2, 1 March 2009, Pages 182-185.
17) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, M. Fereidoonnia, 'Comparison between Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites prepared by two different Methods' Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, Vol.21, No.6, 2009.
18) K. Mahmood Zia, M. Barikani, I. A. Bhatti, M. Zuber, M. Barmar, ' XRD studies of UV-irradiated chitin based polyurethane elastomers' Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 77 (2009) 54-58.
19) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Study on the Behavior of Associative Polyurethane Thickener with Suitable Hydrophilic Segment Length' Journal of color science and technology, Vol. 2, No.4, 2009, 249-255.
20) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Investigation the thickening efficiency of HEUR on the behavior of two different types of latex' International Polymer Processing, Vol 24, No.3, 2009, 218-222.
21) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, 'Effectiveness of heat protection of fabrics loaded with phase-change-materials' e-polymers, 2009, 119.
22) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, 'Preparation of Phase-Change-Material Microcapsules with Paraffin and Camel Fat Cores: Application to Fabrics' Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol. 24, No. 4, 2010.
23) M. Barmara, B. Kaffashib, M. Barikania, 'Investigating the Uni-HEUR thickener performance considering hydrophilic segment length' Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 364 (2010), pp. 105-108.
24) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, 'Nanofibrils from Nylon 6/Polypropylene-g-maleic anhydride/Polypropylene Blended Filaments' Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol. 20, Number 5, 2011, 433-443.
25) M. Barikani, F. Askari, M. Barmar, 'A Comparison of the Effect of Different Flame Retardants on the Compressive Strength and Fire Behaviour of Rigid Polyurethane Foams' Cellular Polymers, Vol. 29, No. 6, 2010, 343-357.
26) M. Barikani, F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Effect of Fire Retardants in Improvement of Combustion Behavior and Thermal Decomposition of Polyurethane Foams: A Review' Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, Vol. 24, No. 1, 2011, 3-31.
27) N. Abuali Galledari, M.H. Beheshty, M. Barmar, ' Effect of NBR on epoxy/glass prepregs properties' Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 123, 1597-1603 (2012).
28) F. Arjmand, M.Barmar, M. Barikani, ‘Isocyanate modification of wood fiber in enhancing the performance of its composites with high density polyethylene’ Polymers from Renewable Resources, Vol. 3, No.2, 43-60 (2012).
29) H. Daemi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Compatible compositions based on aqueous polyurethane dispersions and sodium alginate’ Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 92, Issue 1,490-496 (2013).
30) H. Daemi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Highly stretchable nanoalginate based polyurethane elastomers'  Carbohydrate Polymers 95 (2013) 630– 636.
31) H. Daemi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Variations in Calcium and Alginate Ions Concentration in Relation to the Properties of Calcium Alginate Nanoparticles' Iranian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, Vol. 26, No. 1, (2013) 25-32.
32)  N. Mahnam. M.H. Beheshty, M. Barmar, 'Modification of Dicyandiamide-cured epoxy resin with different molecular weights of polyethylene glycole and its effect on epoxy/glass prepreg characteristics' High Performance Polymers, Vol. 25 (6), (2013) 705-713.
33) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Siloxane-Based Segmented Poly(urethane-urea) Elastomer: Synthesis and Characterization' Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 111,(2013) 1751–1754.
34)  M. Sarrafi, B. Kaffashi, M. Barmar, 'Study of the simultaneous effects of MMT nanoclay
and hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR) on viscoelastic and steady shear properties of water-based acrylic resins' Journal of Coatings Technology and Research Vol.10 (5), (2013) 727–731.
35) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Study on thermal stability of polyurethane-urea based
on polysiloxane and polycaprolactone diols' Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 30, (2013) 2093-2099.
36) M. Reza Rahnama, M. Barikani, M. Barmar,  H. Honarkar, 'An Investigation into the Effects of Different Nanoclays on Polyurethane Nanocomposites Properties' Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 53 (8), (2014) 801-810.
37)  H. Daemi, M.Barikani, M. Barmar, 'A simple approach for morphology tailoring of alginate particles bymanipulation ionic nature of polyurethanes' International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 66 (2014) 212–220.
38) E. Esmizadeh, G. Naderi, M. Barmar, 'Effect of Organo-clay on Properties and Mechanical Behavior of Fluorosilicone Rubber' Fibers and Polymers, Vol.15 (11), (2014), 2376-2385.
39) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, F. Shokrolahi, M. Vafayan, 'Study of thermal stability and degradation kinetics of polyurethane–ureas by thermogravimetry' Iranian  Polymer  Journal (2015) 24:783-789
40) A. Mohammadi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Synthesis and investigation of thermal and mechanical properties of in situ prepared biocompatible Fe3O4/polyurethane elastomer nanocomposites' Polymer Bulletin (2015) 72:219–234
41) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Waterborne Polyurethanes Based on Two Different Ionic Centers' Fibers and Polymers 2015, Vol.16, No.4, 718-725
42) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, Mehdi Barikani, 'New Sulfonated Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions: Preparation and Characterization' Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 37:1219–1225, 2016
43) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, P. Shokrollahi, 'Synthesis and characterization of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-based waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites' Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 33(1), 319-329 (2016).
44) F. Faridirad, Sh.  Ahmadi,M. Barmar, G. Naderi, 'Statistical Analysis of the Catalyst and Activator Level on In Situ Polymerization of Laurolactam during Reactive Melt Blending' Journal of Thermodynamics & Catalysis, 2016, 7:2
45) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, P. Shokrollahi, 'Polyurethane/amino-grafted multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites: Microstructure, thermal, mechanical, and rheological properties' J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2017, 134, 44411.
46) F. Arjmand, M.Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Investigating the effect of isocyanate modification of wood fiber on the physical-mechanical properties and torque rheometry of wood- polyethylene composite' Journal of Solid and Fluid Mechanics, 2012, Vol.2, No.1, 1-12.
47) A. Mohammadi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, ' Effect of Surface Modification of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Magnetic Polyurethane Elastomer Nanocomposites' Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, (2013) 48:7493–7502.
48) A.‎ Mohammadi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar‎, ' Effect of Polyol Structure on the Properties of the Resultant Magnetic Polyurethane Elastomer Nanocomposites' Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2013, 24 978–985.
49) F. Faridirad, Sh. Ahmadi, M. Barmar, ' Polyamide/Carbon Nanoparticles Nanocomposites: A Review' Polymer Engneering and Science, 2017, Vol. 57, No.5, 475–494
50) F. Faridirad, M. Barmar, S. Ahmadi, ' The effect of MWCNT on dynamic mechanical properties and crystallinity of in situ polymerized polyamide 12 nanocomposite' Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 2018; 29: 2134- 2146
 

 
Seminars:
1) M.Barikani, M.Barmar, ‘Synthesis of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers and Studying of Effective Structural Parameters on Their Properties’ International Seminar of Polymer Science and Technology, Shiraz-Iran, May 2-4, 1994.
2) M.Barmar, M.Barikani, B.Kaffashi, ' Synthesis and Characterization of an Associative Thickener Polyurethane Based ', Sixth Iranian National Chemical Engineering Conference, Isfahan-Iran, 8-11 May, 2001.
3) ) M.Barmar, M.Barikani, B.Kaffashi, ' Effect of OH / NCO ratio Variation on Polyurethane Thickener's properties ', First National Conference of Science and Technology of Color', Tehran-Iran, 20-21 May, 2001.
4) M.Barmar,' Polyurethane Coatings ', The 1st Symposium on Polymeric Coatings for Metallic Bridges, Tehran, December 16-17, 2002.
5) M. Barmar, V. Ribittsch, B. Kaffashi, M. Barikani, Z. Sarreshtehdari, J. Pfragner, 'The Influence of Prepolymer’s Molecular weight on the Rheological Properties of HEUR-Associative Block- Copolymers ', 11th Annual Polychar World Forum on Advanced Materials University of North Texas, USA, January 7-10, 2003
6) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, B. Kaffashi, ' The Effect of Hydrophilic Section Sizes on Intrinsic Viscosity Values of HEUR Thickeners ', 6th Iranian Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2003) 12-15 May, Tehran, Iran
7) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, B. Kaffashi, ‘Evaluation the Effect of Molecular Weight on the Association Behavior of Polyurethane Based Thickeners Used in Aqueous Base Paints’, 3rd National Conference for Paints, Coatings and Related Chemicals, P.C.C-2004, Tehran, 1-2 February 2004.
8) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, B. Kaffashi, ‘Evaluation the Effect of Molecular Weight on the Thickening Efficiency of Polyurethane Based Thickeners Used in Aqueous Base Paints’’, 3rd National Conference for Paints, Coatings and Related Chemicals, P.C.C-2004, Tehran, 1-2 February 2004.
9) M. Barmar, B. Kaffashi, M. Barikani, ‘The effect of Hydrophobic Section length on the Thickening efficiency of HEUR associative Polymers’, World  Polymer Congress, Macro 2004, Paris, France, 4-9 Jul. 2004.
10) B. Kaffashi1, A. Zandieh and M. Barmar, ‘Superposition of dynamic oscillatory on steady shear flow for an associative polymer solution’, ISPST- 2005, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 27-29 September 2005.
11) M. Barmar, M. Barikani, ‘Preparation of a Polyurethane Thickener and Investigation of its Behavior in a Vinyl Acetate and Acrylic Acid Esters Latex’, The 11th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 28-30 November 2006.
12) E. Fallahi, M. Haghighatkish, M. Barmar, 'Application of phase change materials (PCM) in textile', The 6th Iranian textile engineering conference, Isfahan Industrial University, 8-10 May 2007.
13) M. Barmar, M.Barkani. and M. Fereidounnia, ' Considerable improvement in thermal stability of TPUE prepared by PU/Clay via melt intercalation process' ISPST- 2007, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 23-25 Octobor 2007.
14) E. Fallahi, M. Haghighatkish, M. Barmar, ' Using Phase Change Materials in Protective Polymeric Systems' ISPST- 2007, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 23-25 Octobor 2007.
15) M. Barikani, M. Barmar, S. M. Mohaghegh, M. Bavafa, ' Preparation of nanoclay using Iranian Bentonite', 10th Iranian Inorganic Chemistry Conference )IICC-10), 14-15 May, 2008, Department of Chemistry, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran.
16) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighatkish, 'Possibility of Producing Nano Fibers from Medium-Speed-Spun Nylon 6/Polypropylene Blended Filaments', 12th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress 21-23 October 2008 –Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran.
17)  M. Barmar, M. Barikani, M. Fereidoonnia, ' Preparation study of PU Nanocomposites via two different Methods' 2ndInternational Congress On Nanocomposite & Nanotechnology, 28-30 October 2008, University Of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
18) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighatkish, 'Extraction of PP Micro and Microfibrile from blend of PP/ Nylon and Comparison with Microcrystalline' Novel of Nano and Biotechnology in Textile Industry, 20-21 May 2009, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
19) S. M. Seyed Mohaghegh, M. Bavafa, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Effect of organic modification on basal spacing of sodium montmorillonite nanoclay'  European Polymer Congress, 12-17 July 2009, Graz, Austria.
20) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, 'Olive Oil as a Natural Phase-Change-Material for the Use in Subzero Temperature Condition 'The 10th Asian Textile Conference, September 7 – 9, 2009, Ueda, Japan.
14) E. Fallahi, M. Haghighatkish, M. Barmar, ' Using Phase Change Materials in Protective Polymeric Systems' ISPST- 2007, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 23-25 Octobor 2007.
15) M. Barikani, M. Barmar, S. M. Mohaghegh, M. Bavafa, ' Preparation of nanoclay using Iranian Bentonite', 10th Iranian Inorganic Chemistry Conference )IICC-10), 14-15 May, 2005, Department of Chemistry, University of Sistan and Baluchestan.
16)  M. Barmar, M. Barikani, M. Fereidoonnia, ' Preparation study of PU Nanocomposites via two different Methods' 2ndInternational Congress On Nanocomposite & Nanotechnology, 28-30 October 2008, University Of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
17)  M. Barmar, M. Barikani, M. Fereidoonnia, ' Preparation study of PU Nanocomposites via two different Methods' 2ndInternational Congress On Nanocomposite & Nanotechnology, 28-30 October 2008, University Of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
18) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighatkish, 'Extraction of PP Micro and Microfibrile from blend of PP/ Nylon and Comparison with Microcrystalline' Novel of Nano and Biotechnology in Textile Industry, 20-21 May 2009, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
19) S. M. Seyed Mohaghegh, M. Bavafa, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Effect of organic modification on basal spacing of sodium montmorillonite nanoclay'  European Polymer Congress, 12-17 July 2009, Graz, Austria.
20) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, 'Olive Oil as a Natural Phase-Change-Material for the Use in Subzero Temperature Condition 'The 10th Asian Textile Conference, September 7 – 9, 2009, Ueda, Japan.
21) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, and M. Haghighat Kish, ' Wide Angle X-ray Diffraction and DSC Analysis of Grafted Polypropylene/Polypropylene/Nylon 6 Blended Filaments' 9th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2009) 17-21 October, IPPI, Tehran, Iran.
22) M. Fereidoonnia, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'FTIR Spectroscopy Study of Nano-filled polyurethane Elastomer Prepared via In-situ Polymerization' 9th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2009) 17-21 October, IPPI, Tehran, Iran.
23) E. Fallahi, M. Barmar, M. Haghighat Kish, 'Camel Fat Microcapsules - Preparation and Characterization' The 1st International and the 7th National Iranian Textile Engineering Conference (2009) 27-29 October, Rasht, Iran.
24) R. Kaneli, M. H. Beheshti, M. Barmar, 'Different methods of clay modification and their effects on final properties of modifiede clay' The first conference on applications of nanotechnology and its role in industrial development (2010) 11-12 May, International University of Imam Khomeini, Qazvin, Iran. 
25) A. Jarahha, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Synthesis & Characterization of Biodegradable Polyurethane Nanocomposite Based on Chitin' The National Chemistry Conference (2010) 12-13 May, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran.
26) A. Jarahha, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Synthesis of Biodegradable Polyurethane Nanocomposite Based on Chitin' 6th Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference (2010) 15-18 June Izmir Cesme, Turkey.
27) M. Barikani, M. Rahnama, M. Barmar, H. Honarkar, ' Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane clay-nanocomposite by solution method' 17th Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry‎ (2010) 13-15 October, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran.
28) A. Jarrahha, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, H. Honarkar, ' Influence of nanoclay on biodegradability of polyurethane bio-nanocomposite based on chitin'17th Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry‎ (2010) 13-15 October, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran.
29) A. Jarrahha, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Synthesis of novel polyurethane bio-nanocomposite based on chitin' International conference on nanoscience & nanotechnology (2010) 9-11 November, Shiraz, Iran.
30) A. Jarrahha, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, ' Evaluation of biodegradability & biocompatibility of polyurethane bio-nanocomposite' International conference on nanoscience & nanotechnology (2010) 9-11 November, Shiraz, Iran.
31) N.A. Galledari, M.H. Beheshty, M. Barmar, AA Khoram, 'Investigation of Lap Shear Strength of Epoxy/Glass Prepregs', Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Society, Asia/Australia regional meeting, PPS 2011, 15-17 November, 2011, Kish island, Iran, P35.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32) ) NA Galledari, MH Beheshty, M. Barmar, AA Khoram, 'Investigation of Solvent System for Making Epoxy Prepregs by Solution Impregnation', Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Society, Asia/Australia regional meeting, PPS 2011, 15-17 November, 2011, Kish island, Iran, P35.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33) F. Arjmand, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Chemical Modification of wood fiber to enhance wood and polymer interface interaction in wood-plastic composites' Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Society, Asia/Australia regional meeting, PPS 2011, 15-17 November, 2011, Kish island, Iran, P35.                    
34) A. Mohammadi, H. Daemi, M.barikani, M. Barmar, 'Synthesis and characterization of surface modified superpamagntic iron oxide nanoparticles with thiodiglycolic acid and sodium alginate' 18th Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry, 7-9 March, 2012, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran, P. 299
35) A. Mohammadi, M.barikani, M. Barmar, 'Fabrication and Characterization of Magnetic Fe3O4/ polyurethane nanocomposites' Proceeding of the 4th International Conference on Nanostructure (ICNs4), 12-14 March, 2012, Kish island, Iran,                    
36) F. Arjmand, M.barikani, M. Barmar, 'Effect of modified wood fiber on tensile properties of wood fiber- HDPE composites' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.                                 
37) F. Arjmand, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Possibilities to improve the water resistance and morphological properties of natural fiber reinforced plastic by fiber modification' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
38) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, ' Effect of Chain Extenders on Thermal Stability of Siloxane based Segmented Polyurethane' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. 
39) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Effect of nanofiller on siloxane based segmented polyurethane nanocomposites' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
 40) H. Daemi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, ' Synthesis and characterization of biocompatible composites based on polyurethane–sodium alginate' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. 
41) N. Mahnam, M.H. Beheshty, M. Barmar, M. Shervin, R. Akbari, ' Toughening of Dicy-Cured DGEBA based Epoxy Resins by using PEG' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
42) A. Mohammadi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, ' Effect of Polyol Structure on Thermal and Mechanical Behaviour of Fe3O4/Polyurethane Nanocomposites' 10th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012) 21-25 October 2012, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
43) A. Mohammadi, M.Barikani, M.barmar, 'Preparation and characterization of magnetic nanoparticle of modified Fe3O4 with Tiodietanol' Second Conferences of defense applications of nanoscience, 2012, 13-14 Feb, Imam Hussein University, Tehran, Iran.   
44) N. Haghight jahromi, S. Ahmadi, M. Barmar, 'The investigation of Nano clay effect on mechanical and physical properties of cross linked polyethylene' Second Technical Conference on Nanotechnology for Power and Energy Industry, 19-20 May 2014, Niroo Institute, Tehran, Iran.
45) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Using of Sulfonated Ionic Center in synthesis of Waterborne Polyurethanes' The 22nd Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry,  19-21 August 2014, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
46) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Preparation of Nanostructured Ionomeric Polyurethanes' The 22nd Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry,  19-21 August 2014, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
47) H.Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'The Influence of Various Amounts of POSS on Synthesis of Waterborne Polyurethane Nanocomposites' 5th International Congress on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICNN2014), 22  24 October 2014, Tarbiat Modaress University, Tehran, Iran.
48) S. Babadi, M. Barmar, S. Ahmadi, 'Influence of Nanoparticles on Miscibility of Polymer Blends', 11th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2014) 6-9 October, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran.
49) S. Babadi, M. Barmar, S. Ahmadi, Surface modification of silica nanoparticles by silane toward surface modified nanosilica', 11th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2014) 6-9 October, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran.
50) M. Golmohammadi, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Effect of isocyanate modification of rice husk as a filler on the properties of rigid polyurethane foam', 11th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2014) 6-9 October, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran.
51) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Spectroscopic Study of a Typical Waterborne polyurethane Nanocomposite Based on POSS' 11th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2014) 6-9 October, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran.
52) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Study the Effect of Different Ratios of Anionic Internal Emulsifier On a Aqueous Polyurethane Model' 11th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2014) 6-9 October, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran.
53) F. Askari, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, 'Siloxane Based Polyurethane/ Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites: Thermal Properties'  1st National Chemistry & Nanotechnology Conference (NCNC`2014) Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Guilan, Iran December 3 & 4, 2014
54) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar,  M. Barikani, 'Investigation of the Prepolymer Mixing Process to Prepare Water-based Polyurethanes' The 15thIranian National Congress of Chemical Engineering (IChEC 2015) University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 17-19 Feb. 2015
55) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, ' Investigation the Properties of a Novel Aqueous Polyurethane Nanocomposite'  The 23nd Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry, 8-10 September 2015, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj-Iran.
56) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Study of the DMPA and BES-based Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersions' The 23nd Iranian Seminar of Organic Chemistry, 8-10 September 2015, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj-Iran.
57) F. Faridirad, Sh. Ahmadi, M. Barmar, 'Insitu Polymerization of Laurolactam towards Polyamide 12: Investigating the Effect of Catalyst And Activator' 32nd, International Conference of the Polymer Processing Lyon, France- July 25-29, 2016
58) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Morphological Study of a Novel Waterborne Polyurethane Nanocomposite Based on POSS-diol' 6th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 26 to 28 October 2016, Kharazmi University, Karaj, Iran.
59) F. Faridirad, Sh. Ahmadi, M. Barmar, G. Naderi, ' Insitu Polymerization of Laurolactam towards Polyamide 12' 12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2016) 2-5 November, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
60) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Properties Investigation of Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions Using Different Anionic Centers' 12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2016) 2-5 November, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
61) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Application of BES Sodium Salt to Synthesis Water-based Polyurethane Coatings' 12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2016) 2-5 November, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
62) H. Honarkar, M. Barmar, M. Barikani, 'Effect of Nanoparticles on the Properties of the Resultant Waterborne Polyurethane Nanocomposites'  12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2016) 2-5 November, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
63) M. Malekmohammad, Sh. Ahmadi, M. Barmar, 'Rheology, morphology and mechanical properties of immiscible PA6/LDPE blends filled with silica nanoparticles' 12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2016) 2-5 November, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
64) S. Bandy, M. Barmar, Sh. Ahmadi, 'Chemical modification of rice husk for using in semi rigid PU foams' 12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2016) 2-5 November, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
 

                                                                             
Students Supervised:
Mojtaba Fereidounnia, 'Effect of preparation method and clay content on polyurethane/clay nanocomposite', M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, April 2006

Mohammad Bavafa, 'Preparation and identification of clay nano filler for manufacturing PP-clay nanocomposite', M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, December 2008

Reza Hassan Kaneli, 'Effect of clay treatment conditions on unsaturated polyester (UP) nanocomposite properties', M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, October 2010  

Nasim Abuali Galledari, 'Preparation of Epoxy/ Glass prepreg and study of their rheological behavior and tack properties' , M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, January 2011  

Mohammad Reza Rahnama, 'Synthesis and properties of nanocomposites filled with different type of nanoclays' , M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, January 2011  

Fereshteh Arjmand, 'Isocyanate wood fiber modification for using in Plastic- Wood composite', M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, September 2011  

Abbas Mohammadi ' Synthesis and characterization of biocompatible magnetic polyurethane elastomer nanocomposites', M.Sc.,Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, September 2012 

Navid Mahnam, 'Toughening of epoxy resin by using HTPB and polyethylene glycol and preparation of toughened epoxy-glass prepreg' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, September 2012 

Hamed Daemi, 'Preparation and characterization of Alginate based polyurethane elastomers' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, September 2012 

Nooshin Haghighat Jahromi, ' Effect of nanoparticles on crosslinked polyethylene properties' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute September 2013
 
Fahimeh Asgari, 'Synthsis and characterization of polymer nanocomposites based on siloxane and carbon nanotube' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute December 2013
 
Sanaz Babadi, 'Surface Modification of Polyethylene Nanocomposites Via Blending' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute September 2014
 
Hengameh Honarkar, 'Synthsis of waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites/ POSS : Investigation of structure and properties' Ph.D., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute September 2015
 
Melika Malekmohammad, 'The effect of presence, surface modifeid nano silica on phase behaviour of PE/PA6 nanocomposite' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute December 2016

Sepideh Bandi, 'Use of rice husk waste on polyurethane foam' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute March 2016

Niloofar Ashoori, 'Preparation and evaluation of acrylic nano copolymer properties as an oil well blocker' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute February 2018

Behzad Afrasan, 'Preparation and investigation of polyurethane memory foam' M.Sc., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute February 2018 
 
Farzaneh Faridirad, Insitu polymerization of laurolactam during reactive melt blending in the presence of multiwalled carbon nanotubes toward polyamide12-MWCNT nanocomposites'y foam' Ph.D., Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute May 2018 
 

 Patents:
1) M.Barikani, M.Barmar, B.Kaffashi, “Preparation of a Polyurethane Thickener for water based paints and Resins”, Iranian Patent Office, 30472, 13 Oct. 2004.

2) M. Barmar, H. Mirzadeh, M. Barikani, "Fabrication of polyurethane prepolymers pilot plant", Iranian Patent Office, 35888, 7Aug. 2006.

3) M. Barmar, M.Haghighatkish, E. Fallahi, 'Lab scale production of nano and micro fibers from polypropylene and nylon 6blend", Iranian Patent Office, 40936, 12 June 2007.

4) M. Barmar, 'Preparation of high performance of polyurethane thickener by using octadecyl isocyanate'

5) M. Barikani, M. Barmar, M. Mohaghegh,M. Bavafa, 'Processing and purification of Iranian bentonite for the preparation of sodium montmorolinite' Iranian Patent Office, 53690, 19 Agust 2008.

6) M. Barmar, M. Bavafa, M. Mohaghegh, M. Barikani, ' Preparation of organonanoclay from purified Iranian sodium montmorolinite for using in polyolefin nanocomposites ' Iranian Patent Office, 59452, 9 June 2009.

7) M. Mohaghegh, M. Bavafa, M. Barmar, M. Barikani 'Preparation of PP/clay nanocomposite by modified Iranian nanoclay' Iranian Patent Office, 59453, 9 June 2009.

8) M. Barmar, G. Naderi, 'Formulation designation of gas cable connector diaphragm' Iranian Patent Office, 70831, 25 July 2011.

9) H. Daemi, M. Barikani, M. Barmar, ‘Synthesis and characterization of Calcium alginate Nano particle and investigation of effective parmeters on them’  Iranian Patent Office, 75508, 19 June 2012.

10) A. Mohammadi, M.barmar, M.barikani, ‘Preparation of magnetic nanocomposite polyurethane elastomers by situ polymerization method. Iranian Patent Office, 75894, 10 July 2012

11) Sh. Ahmadi, H. Arabi, M. Barmar, F. Faridirad, Polyamide 12 production by in situ polymerisation via melt mixing reaction. . Iranian Patent Office, 18724, 4 February 2018

 
Updated: July,  2018.