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
Shape Memory Polymers
Shape Memory Polymers (SMP), as their title suggest, have the intriguing ability to change from a temporary intermediate shape back to their fixed, permanent shape
Biomedical applications of polymers and nanocomposites
The PCAS group have developed a number of materials for use in the biomedical arena
Vibrational spectroscopy in the study of hydrogels
Discover how Sheffield Hallam University uses vibrational spectroscopy (FT-IR & Raman) to study hydrogels: tracking polymerisation, cross-linking, water diffusion and degradation. Enabling advanced insight into hydrogel behaviour for biomedical and materials research.