Functional Polymers & Advanced Materials (FPAM) Lab

Research Focus: Structural design of functional polymer composites and engineering of functional networks.

Research Approach: Starting from structure–property relationships, we pursue a three-step logic—intrinsic filler functionality development → precise network architecture construction → multi-dimensional performance integration. Through interfacial engineering, multiscale coupling, and synergistic integration, we build a continuous control pathway from molecular configuration to macroscopic functional output, enabling a step-change from component-level functionality to network-level synergy.

Research Program: In response to national strategic needs, and taking functional polymer composites as the core object along the structure–interface–network integrated-design axis: Advance in parallel the design/synthesis of novel nanofillers and the programmable modification/functionalization of conventional nanofillers, establishing an on-demand tunable library of functional fillers; Via interfacial engineering and multiscale network construction, achieve cooperative optimization of strength/toughness together with thermal/electrical conduction, dielectric behavior, EMI shielding, and triboelectric output; Target low-altitude economy (e.g., aerial vehicles), circular economy, flexible wearables, automotive, and electronics & information scenarios to drive materials–component/part–device integrated design and engineering validation, assessing practicality and environmental robustness.

Objective: to establish a closed loop of mechanisms→key methods→standards→component/device-level validation & engineering demonstrations, enabling functional polymer composites that are lighter, stronger, more durable, and more energy-efficient to scale into real-world applications.