Nanomaterials laboratory equipped by synthesis, handling, mixing and glove box access fume hoods for multifunctional polymer composite and nanomaterials research
Vacuum assisted manufacturing equipment
Vacuum assisted ovens
Various NDI capabilities to ensure no void or manufacturing induced defects post nanocomposite manufacturing
Thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis suite
Access to the prestigious Keysight Laboratory equipment at the University for dielectric monitoring of nanomaterials and nanocomposites proposed in the research
Access to fibre optic sensors fabrication systems and kits for integration into, and monitoring of nanocomposites
Access to mechanical testing lab including conditioning chambers, infrared/high speed imaging cameras, digital image correlation systems, load cells and LVDTs etc.
Access to microscopy and diffraction characterization suite at the University
High performance computing with a broad range of finite element and molecular dynamics simulation packages including COMSOL, ANSYS, ABAQUS, LAMMPS, C++, MATLAB, etc.
3D printing and micro-fabrication, filament extrusion, press-forming
