Materials Analysis
We deliver materials analysis services to all industries which have materials based needs. All services are provided by experts from within Sheffield Hallam University, using a range of state-of-the-art instruments and techniques
Modelling Clay Polymer Nanocomposites
In collaboration with Prof Chris Breen and colleagues, we have been using molecular-resolution simulations of clay galleries to investigate detailed structural behaviours that underpin coating treatments used for food packaging applications.
Oilfield chemistry - controlling sand production
The objective of this project is to bind sand grains together whilst maintaining formation porosity and fluid flow
The use of confocal raman microspectroscopy in depth profiling polymer films
In collaboration with the Instituto de Cienncia y Tecnologia de Polimeros (Madrid) we have examined the extent of the surface modification of a polymeric membrane. The polymer (PVC) was modified according to the following reaction scheme
Raman spectroscopy and ESEM images of Class G oilwell cement
Raman microscopy allows us to understand the early stages of oilwell cement hydration, which is crucial to its application
MERI Student Day a Huge Success!
his year’s MERI Student Seminar Day saw a record number of 2nd year research students giving a talk, 17 in total. The talks were of a very high standard and at the end of the day two 1st prizes were awarded to Helga Razaghi and Itai Vutabwarova
Volcanic ash found in Sheffield city centre
Distinctive dust on the bonnets of cars across the city has been confirmed as volcanic ash from Iceland after going under the microscope at Sheffield Hallam University
HIPIMS technology underpins commercial success
High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering is a technology which uses short, very high power pulses to apply protective coatings to a range of different surfaces
New materials engineering course a big success!
Sheffield Hallam University is now offering a full time undergraduate BEng (Hons) in Materials Engineering. The course is running in its first year and has proved very popular with ten students currently enrolled and more interested for next academic year
Osama El Sherif announced winner of the Jeremy Laskowski prize!
We are delighted to announce that this year's Jeremy Laskowski prize for excellence in PhD research has been awarded to Osama el Sherif