International Journal of Composite Materials

The International Journal of Composite Materials is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. The journal covers all scientific and technological aspects of composite materials and their structures, including physical, chemical, artificial, mechanical, and other properties of Composite Materials as well as microscopic to macroscopic behavior studied both experimentally and theoretically.

Mgh Zaidi

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Composite Materials

Associate Professor, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, India

Research Areas

Development of Environmentally Benign Technology for Processing of Polymers, Nanocomposites, Nanomaterials and Investigation of Their Thermal, Electrical, Mechanical, Tribological and Antimicrobial Properties and Biodegradation. Processing Methods Involve

Education

1992Ph.DDepartment of Chemistry Lucknow University , India
1987B.ScPhysical Chemistry from Lucknow University, India
1985M.ScPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics from Lucknow University , India

Experience

2004-presentAssociate Professor, Department of Chemistry, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand India-263 145
1998-2004Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar , Uttarakhand India-263 145
1994-1998Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, AHRS Degree College, Purvanchal University, India
1988-1994Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry at S.D.College, Lucknow University India

Publications: Journals

[1]  S.K.Joshi, J.C.Kapil, A.K.Rai and M.G.H.Zaidi.(2003)."Quantitative Examination of Polymethyl Methacrylate Graft Polybisphenol-A-Carbonate Copolymer by Photoacoustic Spectroscopy", Phyica. Status. Soidi.199(2): 321-328.
[2]  H. Singh, S. K. Joshi, S. Rathore, T. Joshi, M. G. H. Zaidi and A. K. Rai. (2003)."Study of Optical and Thermal Properties of Polybisphenol-A-Carbonate with Photoacoustic Spectroscopy". I Instrumentation Science and Technology., 31(4):59-65.
[3]  T.K.Joshi, M.G.H.Zaidi, P.LSah, and S.Alam (2005)."Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Wood Polyacrylonitrile Composites", Polymer International. 54:198-201.
[4]  B.Kumar, S.Rathore, M.G.H.Zaidi, A.K, Rai, P.L.Sah and I.S Thakur (2006)."Optical, Thermal, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Wood Polymethyl Methacrylate Composites" Instrumentation Science and Technology. 34(1-2): 67-80.
[5]  M.G.H.Zaidi, N. Bhullar, V.P.Singh, P.L.Sah, S.Alam and R.Singh (2007)."Modification in Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy through Impregnation Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate in Supercritical CO2". Journal. of Applied Polymer Science.103(2): 1303-1310.
[6]  A. Satlewal, R.Soni, M.G.H.Zaidi, Y. Shouche and R.Goel (2007). "Comparative Biodegradation of HDPE and LDPE Using Indigenously Developed Microbial Consortium". Journal. of .Microbiology & Biotechnology.18(3):477-482.
[7]  N. Bhullar, M.G.H.Zaidi, S. Alam, R Singh (2007)." Synthesis of C60 Caged Polyvinyl Pyridine in Supercritical CO2". International Journal Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 1(3):64-68.
[8]  R.Goel, M.G.H.Zaidi, R.Soni, Kusumlata and .Y. Soache (2008)."Implication of Acintobactor and Sphingobactor Species for Polycarbonate Degradation. International Biodeteroration Biodegradation 61: 167-172.
[9]  M.G.H.Zaidi, P.L.Sah, S.Alam and A.K.Rai (2009). "Synthesis of Epoxy Ferrite Nanocomposites in Supercritical CO2". Journal of Experimental Nanoscience.4 (1): 55-66.
[10]  V.Agarwal, M.G.H.Zaidi, S.Alam and A.K.Rai (2009)."Fullerene 60 Mediated Polymerization of Polyacrylic Acid in Supercritical CO2". International Journal of Polymer .Analysis and Characterization.14 (1):52-67.
[11]  H.Negi, A. Kapri, M.G.H. Zaidi, A. Satlewal, R.Goel (2009)."Comparative In-Vitro Biodegradation Studies of Epoxy and Its Silicone Blend By Selected Microbial Consortia" International Biodeteroration Biodegradation, DOI: 10.1016/j.ibiod.2009.03.001.
[12]  R.Soni, A. Kapri, M.G.H.Zaidi and R.Goel (2009)."Comparative Biodegradation of Some Poronized and Non-poronized LDPE Using Indigenous Microbial Consortium". Journal of Polymers. Environment. DOI. 10.1007/s10924-009-0143-x.
[13]  A.Shah, A.Kapri, H, Negi, M.G.H.Zaidi and R. Goel (2010)."Implication of C60 Upon in-vitro LDPE Biodegradation". Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology.20(5):908-916.
[14]  A.Kapri, M.G.H.Zaidi and R. Goel "SPION-accelerated biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by indigenous microbial consortium" (2010). International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation.64(3): 238-244.
[15]  M.G.H.Zaidi, D. Sharma, N.Bhullar, V. Agarwal, S.Alam, A.K.Rai and R.P.Pant, (2010). Synthesis of Polyvinyl Pyridine Ferrite Nanocomposites in Supercritical CO2." Journal. Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites 6(4): 103-109.
[16]  A.Kapri, M.G.H. Zaidi and R. Goel (2010) Implications of SPION and NBT Nanoparticles upon In Vitro and In Situ Biodegradation of LDPE Film. Journal. Microbiol. Biotechnology. 20(6):1032–1041.
[17]  M.G.H.Zaidi, T. Agarwal, A.Tiwari, V.Kumar P.L.Sah and S.Alam (2010). "Modification in Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Amine Thermoset through Non-Reactive Blending With Polydimethyl Siloxane in Supercritical CO2." Gummi, Fasern, Kunststoffe (Ruber Fiber and Plastics) 63( 4): 224-227.
[18]  H.Negi, T.Agarwal, M.G.H.Zaidi, A.Kapri and R.Goel (2010).Antimicrobial Montmorrilonite Nanoparticles: Screening and detection Assay Biotechnology Journal. 6(1):107-112. ID.biot.201000235.
[19]  V. Agrawal ; S. Vishnoi ; M. G. H. Zaidi ; S. Alam ; A. K. Rai (2010).Synthesis and Properties of [60] Fullerene-Polymethyl Methacrylate Conjugates in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 15(5): 267-276.
[20]  H. Negi, T. Agarwal, M. G. H. Zaidi and R.eeta Goel.(2011).Comparative Antibacterial Efficacy of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles against Gram Negative Bacteria.1-8. DOI: 10.1007/s13213-011-0317-3.
[21]  H.Negi, T, Agarwal, M.G.H. Zaidi, A. Kapri, and R. Goel, R. (2011), Antimicrobial organophilic montmorillonite nanoparticles: Screening and detection assay.Biotech. J. 6: 107–112.
[22]  M.G.H.Zaidi, T. Agarwal , S.Alam and A.K.Rai (2011)."Synthesis of Fullerene (60) Polyvinyl Pyridine Composites in Supercritical CO2". Fullerene. Nanotube and Carbon Nanostructures. 1536-4046, 19(4):329-342.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  M.G.H.Zaidi, N.Bhullar, V.Agrawal, D.Sharma, K.N.Pandey (2006). "Spectral and Thermal Characterization of Poly Methyl Methacrylate Graft Polybisphenol-A-Carbonate Synthesized in Supercritical CO2", "Synthesis of Polyvinyl Pyridine-C60 Conjugate in Supercritical CO2"International Conference on Composite Materials MACRO 2006 at National Chemical Laboratory , 16-19 Dec, Pune, India.
[2]  M.G.H.Zaidi, V. Singh, P.L.Sah, S.Alam and R.Singh (2007)."Modification in Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy through Impregnation Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate in Supercritical CO2". Proceeding of Rapra High Performance Fillers, Hamburg Germany, 14-15 March, 2007.
[3]  R.Soni, A. Kapri, M.G.H.Zaidi and R.Goel (2008). "Comparative LDPE Biodegradation Studies Employing Indigenous Bacterial Consortia Developed From Diversified Habitats", Ist Inernationalt..Conferenceat Sikkim Manipal University India, Dec. 28-30. Special Issue of Research. J. Biotechnology., PP 219-223.
[4]  A. Kapri, M.G.H.Zaidi and R.Goel (2009)."Nanobarium Titanante as Supplement to Accelerate Plastic Waste Biodegradation by Indigenous Bacterial Consortia". Presented at Transport and Optical Properties of Nanomaterials: Proceedings of the International Conference-ICTOPON-2009 Allahabad, India, American Institute of Physics Conference Proceeding. June 29, 1147, 469-474. Singh, M. R. Lipson, R. H.(Eds) ISBN： 9780735406841.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  S. Kumari, R.Soni, M.G.H.Zaidi and R.Goel (2007)."Strategic Implication of Rhizospheric Bacteria in Biodegradation of Polymer From Plastic Waste" In: Iqbal Ahmed and Oichtel Hayat (Eds). Plant Bacteria Interaction Strategies and Techniques to Promote Plant Growth WILEY VCH Weinhim.