Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbubul Bashar
Talk Title & Abstract Cellulose Nanofiber: A Sustainable Platform for Next-Generation Health Sensors The rising need for personalised healthcare increases demand for sustainable, high-performance, biocompatible sensors. While traditional materials enabled progress, they face limitations in environmental impact and integration with the human body. Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) possess outstanding multifunctional properties, including hierarchical structure, strength, biocompatibility, and surface chemistry, making them ideal for sensing devices. The current research aims to utilise the outstanding properties of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) synthesized from both lignocellulosic biomass (jute fibre) and recycled textiles to develop resilient, multifunctional films and composite hydrogels suitable for wearable sensor applications. These hydrogels are reinforced synergistically with cellulose micro- and nanocrystals and enhanced with two-dimensional MXene nanosheets. The resulting composites show remarkable mechanical strength, self-healing abilities, and recyclability. Importantly, these hydrogels function as highly sensitive, multifunctional sensors that accurately and reliably detect human movement, physiological signals, and tactile pressure. By incorporating cellulose microfibers derived from biomass or textile waste, this approach not only promotes the circular economy but also provides a scalable, sustainable method for producing advanced materials for personal health monitoring and human-machine interfaces. Biography Dr. Md Mahbubul Bashar is currently a Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. He received his PhD in Applied Chemistry from Tohoku University, Japan, in 2018, supported by a distinguished Monbukagakusho doctoral fellowship specializing in nanocellulose. Dr. Bashar possesses demonstrated expertise in various aspects of textile fiber processing, coloration, and finishing. His research interests encompass sustainable processing in textiles, including the development of innovative fabrics and garments utilizing nanotechnology to produce antimicrobial and flame- retardant textiles; the design and fabrication of bioplastics derived from cellulose nanocrystals; and conductive hydrogels and nanocomposites for advanced sensing applications in wearable electronics. He has published over 20 journal articles, receiving more than 1,100 citations.
Talk Title & Abstract
Cellulose Nanofiber: A Sustainable Platform for Next-Generation Health Sensors
The rising need for personalised healthcare increases demand for sustainable, high-performance,
biocompatible sensors. While traditional materials enabled progress, they face limitations in
environmental impact and integration with the human body. Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) possess
outstanding multifunctional properties, including hierarchical structure, strength,
biocompatibility, and surface chemistry, making them ideal for sensing devices. The current
research aims to utilise the outstanding properties of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) synthesized
from both lignocellulosic biomass (jute fibre) and recycled textiles to develop resilient,
multifunctional films and composite hydrogels suitable for wearable sensor applications. These
hydrogels are reinforced synergistically with cellulose micro- and nanocrystals and enhanced
with two-dimensional MXene nanosheets. The resulting composites show remarkable
mechanical strength, self-healing abilities, and recyclability. Importantly, these hydrogels
function as highly sensitive, multifunctional sensors that accurately and reliably detect human
movement, physiological signals, and tactile pressure. By incorporating cellulose microfibers
derived from biomass or textile waste, this approach not only promotes the circular economy but
also provides a scalable, sustainable method for producing advanced materials for personal
health monitoring and human-machine interfaces.
Biography
Dr. Md Mahbubul Bashar is currently a Professor in the Department of
Textile Engineering at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology
University, Bangladesh. He received his PhD in Applied Chemistry from
Tohoku University, Japan, in 2018, supported by a distinguished
Monbukagakusho doctoral fellowship specializing in nanocellulose. Dr.
Bashar possesses demonstrated expertise in various aspects of textile
fiber processing, coloration, and finishing. His research interests
encompass sustainable processing in textiles, including the development
of innovative fabrics and garments utilizing nanotechnology to produce antimicrobial and flame-
retardant textiles; the design and fabrication of bioplastics derived from cellulose nanocrystals;
and conductive hydrogels and nanocomposites for advanced sensing applications in wearable
electronics. He has published over 20 journal articles, receiving more than 1,100 citations.