SEM Analysis of a Catalytic Product
Catal International has interacted with Sheffield Hallam University for many years with great success, so when the company needed to refine one of its catalytic products in order to prepare for increasingly rigorous EU HSE regulations, it didn’t hesitate to approach us to see how we might be able to help.
Simulation case study - Sweden Posten
SP has been using computer simulation to address various operational issues for many years. Having invested in modern and automated equipment at sorting centres, Sweden Posten wanted to simulate all sorting centres in the country
Analysis and Annealing of Aluminium Alloys
Peak Design approached us to analyse hemispherical aluminium samples after encountering a problem with the material splitting during the manufacture of a particular component.
A new product to monitor carbon emissions - Cannon Electrical
We worked with Cannon Electrical Services to produce new software capable of reading real time data on electricity consumption
New material makes refineries safer and more cost effective
A new collaboration with the oil and gas industry has the potential to make huge savings - and bring the noise levels down in refineries and pipelines at the same time.
New laser cutting machines revolutionise printing process for Rollem
Sheffield-based print company Rollem draws on over 80 years’ experience to create innovative printing solutions for a global market. They design, manufacture, install and maintain machines for the print industry. The application range varies from high quality gaming and playing cards to brochures, lottery tickets, events tickets, coupons and bespoke greetings cards. Approximately 90% of their production is exported, including 60% to a demanding US market.
Development of Optical Biosensing Methods for Detection of Toxins Produced by Algae
Development of Optical Bio-sensing Methods for Detection of Toxins Produced by Algae - A PhD research study by Rukaiah Al-Ammar.
Intumescent coatings
Intumescent coatings are used to protect structural steelwork during a fire. These coatings expand 50 to 100 times when heated in air
Molecular transport through PVOH nanocomposite films
The simultaneous ingress of acetone and water into dried PVOH-clay nanocomposites containing 2.5 wt% or 5 wt% of well dispersed Na-Cloisite, using FTIR-ATR, was compared with that into pure PVOH films
Polymer characterisation - Gelation mechanisms
The ability of a polymer to gel when subjected to stimuli is of considerable importance in the production of smart polymers