Prof. Gajanan S. Bhat

College of Engineering

University of Georgia, USA

Adjunct Professor

Email: gbhat@uga.edu

Qualifications

1990 Ph. D., Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Textile and Polymer Science

1987 M. S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Textile Engineering

1984 M. Tech., IIT, Delhi, India, Fiber Science & Technology

1981 B. Tech., Bangalore University, India, Textiles

Publications (Selected)

1. S. Islam, G. Bhat and S. Mani, “Life Cycle Assessment of Insulation Materials Produced from Textile Waste,” Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 1-15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01882-7
2. S. Islam and G. Bhat, “A model for predicting thermal conductivity of porous composite materials,” Heat Mass Transfer (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-023-03380-w
3. S. Islam, G. S. Bhat, and P. Sikdar, “Thermal and Acoustic Performance Evaluation of 3D Printable PLA Materials, Journal of Building Engineering, 16 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.105979
4. S. Wu and G. S. Bhat, “Inorganic Fullerene-like Tungsten Disulfide/Waterborne Polyurethane Reinforced Spectra Composites with Improved Mechanical Properties and Energy Absorption,” Results in Materials, 18 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinma.2023.100389
5. S. Wu, P. Sikdar and G. S. Bhat, “Recent Progress in Developing Ballistic and Anti-Impact Materials: Nanotechnology and Main Approaches” Defence Technology, July 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dt.2022.06.00
6. P. Sikdar, S. Islam, A. Dhar, G. S. Bhat, D. Hinchliffe, S. and B. Condon, “Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Water-based Polyurethane Coated Hydroentangled Cotton Nonwovens,” Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 19, 1255-1267 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-021-00609-3
7. N. Wang, H. Sun, X. Yang, W. Lin, W. He, H. Liu, G, Bhat and B. Yu, “Flexible Temperature Sensors Based on RGO/CNTs@PBT Melt Blown Nonwoven Fabrics,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 339, 113519  (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2022.113519
8. P. Sikdar, G. S. Bhat, D. Hinchliffe, S. Islam1, and B. Condon, “Microstructure and Physical Properties of Composite nonwovens Produced by Incorporating Cotton Fibers in Elastic Spunbond and Meltblown webs for Medical Textile,” Journal of Industrial Textiles, (2021). https://doi.org/10.1177/15280837211004287
9. S. Islam and G. Bhat, “Progress and Challenges in Self-Healing Composite Materials,” Materials Advances, 2021.  : https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MA00873G
10. N. Hoda, F. Mert, F. Kara, H. G. Atasagun, and G. S. Bhat “Effect of Process Parameters on Fiber Diameter and Fiber Distribution of Melt-Blown Polypropylene Microfibers Produced by Biax Line,” Fibers and Polymers, 22, 285-293, (2021).  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-021-9155-5
11. M. E. Messiry, G. Bhat, A. Eloufy, S. A. Latif, and Y. Ayman, “Acoustic Absorptive Properties of Meltblown Nonwovens for Textile Machinery,” Textile Research Journal, Dec. 2020.  https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517520980460
12. G. Bhat, “Meltblown Nonwovens and Protective Fabrics: Challenges and Opportunities during COVID-19 and Beyond” J. Nanomaterials and Mol. Nanotechnol. 9, 5, (2020) DOI: 10.37532/jnmn.2020.9.5.284
13. H Sun, S. Peng, M. Wang, F. Zhu, G, Bhat and B. Yu, “Preparation and Characterization of magnetic PLA/Fe3O4-g-PLLA composite Melt Blown Nonwoven Fabric for Air Filtration,” Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 15, 1-13 (2020)
14. S Islam, M. El. Messiry, P. P. Sikdar, J. Seylar, and G. Bhat, “Microstructure and Performance Characteristics of Acoustic Insulation Materials from Post-consumer Recycled Denim Fabrics,” Journal of Industrial Textiles, 1-27  (2020).  https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083720940746
15. Y. Lu, H Sun, J. Cheng, J. Myong, H. M. Mehedi, G, Bhat and B. Yu, “High Performance Flexible Wearable Strain Sensor based on rGO and AgNWs decorated PBT Melt-blown Nonwoven Fabrics,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 112174  (2020) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2020.112174
16. H. G. Atasagun and G.S. Bhat, “Advancement in Flushable Wipes: Modern Technologies and Characterization,” Journal of Industrial Textiles, 49(6), 722-747  (2020). DOI:10.1177/1528083718795910
17. G. Chen, G. S. Bhat, H. Azari, “Electret Characteristics of Meltblown Polylactic Acid Fabrics for Air Filtration Application,” Journal of Applied Polymer Sci. 1-6 (2020).   DOI:10.1002/app.48309
18. H. Sun, Y. Xian, Y. Lai, H. Zhang, B. Yu, Y. Liu and G. Bhat, “Evaluation of Mercury Ions Adsorption Capacity of Copper-based Metal organic Frameworks/Poly(lactic acid) Composites,” Polymer plastics Technology and Materials, (2019) pp 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2019.1669648
19. H. G. Atasagun and G.S. Bhat, “Assessing the Structural, Mechanical and Dispersible Characteristic of  Flushable Nonwovens,” Textile Research Journal, 1-12 (2019).   https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519873055
20. S. Islam and G. Bhat, “Environmentally Friendly Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Materials from Recycled Textiles,” Journal of Environmental Management, 251, 1-21 (2019).  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109536

Patents and Inventions

R. Vempati and G. S. Bhat, “Nanophase Mn (VII) oxide (NM7O) and Nanophase Mn (III) Oxide (NM3O) Incorporated Nonwovens,” US Patent 8 163 036, Issued April 21, 2012.

G. S. Bhat, V. Narayanan and L. C. Wadsworth, “Dimensionally Stable Polyester Films, Fibers, Yarns and Melt Blown Nonwovens,” U. S. Patent 5 753 736 (issued May 19, 1998).

K. E. Duckett, G. S. Bhat and Hagen Suh, “Compostable/Biodegradable Nonwovens,”  U. S. Patent 5 783 505 (issued July 21, 1998).

L. H. Peebles, Jr., A. S. Abhiraman and G. S. Bhat, “Method for Stabilization of PAN-Based Carbon Fibers,” U. S. Statutory Invention Registration - H1052 (May 5, 1992).

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