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Research Projects

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Microscope

AFM Facility

New facility for advanced atomic force microscopy

Electrospinning and Nanofibres

Instrumentation and manufacturing (with Dr Norbert Radacsi, School of Engineering)

Ultrasound Microbubbles

Mechanical and adhesive characterisation of polymeric and phospholipid-based microbubbles for ultrasound applications in Medicine (with Prof. Carmel Moran, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)

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Research Projects: Research
3D Printing
Custom Pipe Surfaces
Tire Pile

3D Printing

3D printing of plastic and elastomeric components for engineering and medical applications (with Dr Norbert Radacsi, School of Engineering)

Polymer Composites and Blends 

Morphology and mechanics of polymer and composite interfaces for engineering applications (advanced polymer composites, renewable energy devices, recycling). Morphology and mechanics of fibres. (Collaborative work with Dr Dipa Roy, Dr Colin Robert, and other colleagues in the Composites group of the School of Engineering).

Elastomers

Rubbers and elastomers for various applications: from tyres and energy generation to soft robotic parts and sensors.

Research Projects: Research
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