Polymers and Nanocomposites
The interests of the Polymers, Composites and Spectroscopy Group (PCAS) encompass polymers, minerals and composites
Fully-Funded PhD Scholarship in UK Radioactive Waste Thermal Treatment and Environmental Monitoring
Sheffield Hallam University is offering this challenging and exciting PhD project in radioactive waste immobilisation and monitoring. This project is fully-funded by the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and is supported by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). The project is also supported by a consortium of leading UK Universities and nuclear industry partners, through the EPSRC TRANSCEND consortium, and the successful applicant will form part of a strong cohort at Sheffield Hallam University and also as part of TRANSCEND.
Polymer formulation
There are a large number of commercially available additives that enable polymers to perform important functions over a wide range of conditions
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
Polymer characterisation - hydrolytic degradation of PET
The degradation of polymers by UV, heat, moisture or γ-irradiation is of significant importance in many different spheres of life
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
MERI PhD students driving improvements in nuclear waste disposal
Three Sheffield Hallam University MERI PhD students, have begun working with the United States' Department of Energy on a project to help with the clean-up of a US nuclear plant undergoing decommissioning.
Polymer characterisation - Transport mechanisms
The competitive movement of small molecules through polymers, membranes and constitutes an important phenomenon in many applications
Industrial Heat Recovery (IHRS) Grants Scheme
The Industrial Heat Recovery Support (IHRS) Programme is a competitive grant funding programme. In Sheffield Hallam University we offer to support your business in this programme through many ways from writing up the grant application to feasibility study.
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