Hi guys,
This is my study plan for KGSP scholarship, please help me make it more compelling to the reviewer. Thanks in advanced.
@Holt Please review it, your advice alone means a lot. Thanks a million for your non-stop effort.
the path to realize my master's research
The decision of moving towards pursuing my master's degree soon after getting my bachelor's one is accompanied with a clear goal. With the strong knowledge in the field of Polymer Engineering that I have earned in my bachelor's program still fresh in my mind, and the knowledge that I would gain during my higher studies at the department of Energy and Chemical Engineering at XYZ institute, the path to realize my master's research opens greater possibilities. Hence, by learning more about inorganic and organic material chemistry through the energy and chemical engineering program, I hope my study could bring a greater benefit not only for the material industry but for the energy sector as well.
During my period as a master's student at XYZ, I am interested to do a research on exploring newer possibilities with 3D printing, particularly on the FDM technology. 3D printing is the pioneer of manufacturing industry in the present world and provides excellent results in making prototypes and custom shaped complex parts in less time and with reduced cost. According to UK Trade & Investment, 3D printing is one of the major South Korea's growth engines for the future. As 3D printing grows in popularity and with projects being scaled in every industry, it will also fuel the global consumption of polymeric products, and consequently polymeric waste materials as well. Although the plastic recycling and reprocessing rates are considerably high, physical properties and economical values of the recycled plastics are significantly low, limiting the reuse of recycled plastics in many industrial applications. Nevertheless, by integrating nanotechnology into recycling technology, we can not only enhance the quality of the recycled end products but can also make plastic recycling more commercially attractive.
3D printing has remained a focus of research since the last two decades, with studies limited to not only the material engineering sector but also in the area of chemical engineering and biotechnology. However, there remains a lot of room for further research as not many materials can be used when it comes to 3D printing due to the difficulties associated with the parameters regarding successful molding. Therefore, owing to these concerns, I am interested in working on making a nanocomposite filament for Fused Deposition Modeling from recycled commodity polymers like HDPE and PP, while also determining their processing conditions. The aim of this research is to produce economically appealing high strength filaments for 3D printing while also reducing plastic pollution.
While HDPE and PP are the most common commodity polymers, not much work has been done on them as feed for 3D printing. As the annual waste generated by these polymers is quite high, recycling them for using as 3D printing filament will not only cut down the burden on solid waste management, but will also make 3D printing cheaper for making things such as living hinges etc. that are best made from such polymers. Moreover, depending on the application, different nano filler reinforcement materials can be integrated in this study. These may range from the seemingly promising graphene nanotubes, to produce ultra-high strength filaments of excellent electrical properties that could be used for manufacturing high performance batteries, supercapacitors and aircraft parts, to inexpensive nanoclays that can be used to produce filaments of suitably high strength and toughness for its application in automotive industries. As various methods to incorporate these nano fillers in polymer matrix are already present, the research may emphasis on producing filaments from them through melt extrusion, and then studying their physical and thermal properties including tensile strength, Young's modulus and MFI for effective 3D printing.
The outcomes from this practically focused research can benefit several different industries, including aerospace industry, automotive industry, as well as electronic industry, and at the same time will reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment.
At XYZ, innovation and research focused on practical use to build a better society is always appreciated. Furthermore, the Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering offers a radical curriculum with key courses such as Advance Organic Chemistry, Advanced Energy Materials and Advanced Rheology, that can provide me with immediate knowledge necessary for my research. There is also the Lab dedicated to Polymer Processing Research in the department that I am very interested to join. One of the main focuses of the Polymer Processing Researching Lab is the recycling of wasted polymers, which I hope will help me greatly with my research. This makes XYZ an ideal ground for me to carry on my further studies.
I sought for an institution that could offer not only great teaching, but could also provide the individual with versatility, with the capacity to add to society, and with the constant desire to grow and seek self-improvement and with the way to go after it. I believe that XYZ will help me in accomplishing this goal.Holt Educational Consultant - / 14,835 
4783 Ashhar, for this particular study plan, I think you need to develop a focus on only one type of material for the development of the composite material. That is because the range of research you have presented at the moment is too wide and does not necessarily focus on a single product development for a particular purpose. This makes your research methodology questionable and the expected outcome unclear. Remember that these are the most important aspects of your study plan and therefore, should be clarified for the reviewer's consideration. You have to show a deeper importance for this research other than just mentioning the possible industries where the technology may be applied. Expand that paragraph to create a clear representation of the industrial and practical benefits of the material you will be researching. Before I progress any further with my comments on your study plan, I would first like to read how you will revise the content to suit the suggestions I made. From there, we can continue editing the essay until it reaches its final form.
@Holt
Thanks a lot Holt. I am truly grateful for your help. Since you are saying its ready, then I am positive. As for the length, yeah its a little over a page right now, but since study plan is a part of Statement of Purpose section which includes both study plan as well as future goal and need to be within two pages, I am planning to write the future goal shorter to adjust both of them in two pages (I hope I am right). Now I will focus on the future goal section. So I will see you again there. Thanks a a lot again.
I am attaching the image of the form, and would be glad if you could tell whether I am right regarding the length theory.
Statement of pupose form
Holt Educational Consultant - / 14,835 4783 Yes, you are right. The requirement for the statement of purpose section is that you present a goal of study and a post study plan within 2 pages. Since the requirement is set at 2 pages exactly, you can actually use a page and a half for one and just half a page for the other. Or, you could do both essays on a single page each. How you use the 2 page requirement is actually up to you. Like I said before, most students opt to use one page each. That seems to be the norm but is not set in stone. So the format that you wish to use for your essay responses are also acceptable. You are not going to deviate from the 2 page requirement so you won't be violating any rules. The writing method for that part of the essay is pretty much lose. Work on the next essay now. You have the right idea as to how to approach the writing of that essay.
