Oilfield chemistry - controlling sand production
The objective of this project is to bind sand grains together whilst maintaining formation porosity and fluid flow
Polymer-clay nanocomposites for packaging - FlexPakRenew
Design and development of an innovative eco-efficient low-substrate flexible paper packaging from renewable resources to replace petroleum-based barrier films
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
Thermoplastic clay-polymer nanocomposites - PRONACOM
PRONACOM was designed to promote integration between complementary scientific communities and encourage more efficient use of resources
Fire retardant unsaturated polyester nanocomposites
The ability of well-dispersed organomodified clays to enhance the fire retardency of thermoplastic polymers is well established, but thermoset polyester has received relatively little attention
Polymer-clay nanocomposites for packaging - Sustainpack
Innovation and sustainable development in the Fibre based packaging value chain
Raman spectroscopy of cement - Pure synthetic C-S-H
A series of synthetic C-S-H phases has been prepared, with the aim of studying structural changes with changes in C/S
Fire retardant clay-polymer nanocomposites - SUREFIRE
The SUREFIRE project was undertaken to develop a brand-new class of materials that provide strength, stiffness, hardness and fire performance properties to compete with conventional materials such as steel or concrete.
Raman spectroscopy of pure clinker phases
Cement powders contain four major hydraulic constituents, ie clinker phases, which hydrate at different rates and thus influence important factors such as setting time, workability and mechanical strength
An Analysis of the Statistical Fatigue Behaviour of Single and Multi-Spot Welded Joints
Multi-spot welded joints are routinely used in the automotive and other industries to produce structurally critical components