Construction Materials
A summary of our research regarding construction materials
Expertise in clay-based polymer nanocomposites
We have extensive experience of incorporating clays into a range of petroleum derived polymers including polypropylene, polyamide, polyacrylates, polycaprolactone, polyvinylalcohol as well as biopolymers including starch, polylactic acid, chitosan and gelatin
Evaluating and testing the comparative thermal performance of reflective and multifoil insulations
In the absence of a standard thermal conductivity test for thermo reflective insulants, we are able to evaluate and test the comparative thermal performance of reflective and multifoil insulations
Ceramic materials and powders
We offer a full service for the analysis and characterisation of ceramic materials. Our unique combination of materials characterisation and analysis equipment, together with our team of expert and experienced staff in materials research, allows us to deliver the results you require
Research and consultancy
Our research work for external clients ranges from short intense projects on highly focussed issues to long term evaluation projects covering many years.
King Ecgbert School
Information on the King Ecgbert School, for children who have a severe communication disorder, through Sheffield Hallam's Autism Centre
Volunteering
Volunteering abroad allows you to make a contribution to communities and lives in other countries, to develop skills, learn a language, and gain independence and confidence.
'The teaching quality was great, and our course leader ensured we all had a positive learning experience.'
'The teaching quality was great, and our course leader was very helpful in ensuring that we all had a positive learning experience.'
Dr Hongwei Zhang
Dr Hongwei Zhang is the Deputy Head National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University
Dr Julia Udall
Dr Julia Udall is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture, and leads MArch 4th Year, having joined Sheffield Hallam University in September 2016.