Vision of the Division
To be the foremost centre for research and development in the area of polymer and textiles
Mission of the Division
To conduct market driven research towards developing technologies relevant to micro, small and medium scale enterprises involved in the area of polymer and textiles.
On-going Research Projects
1· Production of non-metallic vehicle car parts from Kenaf composites
2· Production of glycerol from biodiesel of waste cooking oil
3· Production and application of mechanical penetration enhancers (MPEs) from bio-degradable polymers
Developed Technologies
1· Polymer composite production
2· Polymer processing
3· Fiber extraction
4· Fiber spinning and weaving
5· Polymer and fiber testing
6· Tie and dye processes
7. Adhesives from cow bones
8. Adhesives from cassava starch
9. Cassava starch for pulp, paper & textiles
10. Agro-sacks production from kenaf, banana & plantain fibre
Contact the Division
Dr. Francis Ezebor
Deputy Director (Polymer & Textiles Division)
PhD (Chemistry); MSc (Industrial Chemistry); BSc (Biochemistry)
Professional Bodies:-
1. Institute of Chartered Chemistry of Nigeria (ICCON)
2. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)
3. Institute of Packaging Nigeria
Email: francis.ezeborThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; efezrfrancisThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone number: +234-9021754041; +2348067481256