Advanced Materials Research and Development

Key Academiafunctional and structural materials by electron
In the East Midlands, the advanced materialsmicroscopy; processing and characterisation of
community has strong links with the region'snovel photonic glasses; development of
Universities with examples of previousbiomaterials and biomedical devices and implants;
collaborations including Ford Motor Company Ltdbioactive and catalytic surface studies.
working with the University of Nottingham toPolymer Composites Group
investigate the automotive application ofTextile composites, cost-effective processing,
composites.crashworthiness, bio-composites
De Montfort University
Department of MaterialsTechnical Textiles & Advanced Materials
Ceramics, metals, polymers and their composites,Natural fibres and composites
Energy Materials, Nano Materials, Sustainability,Technical Textiles
Surface Engineering, Processing.Environmental and sustainable materials
Loughborough Materials Characterisation CentreAdvanced Materials
Extensive facilities including materials synthesis,Mathematical Modelling
processing and characterization available for useThe specialist laboratory facilities within De
by industry,Montfort University allow highly skilled staff to
Institute of Surface Science and Technologywork with companies to achieve quick and
Surface chemical analysis, depth profiling andaccurate results.
molecular fingerprinting of a wide range ofTailoring the properties of materials on a molecular
materials including coatings, composites,level offers the potential for improvement in
elastomers, fibres, glasses, metals, plastics anddevice performance for applications across the
semiconductors. Expertise in adhesion.entire range of human activity: from medicine to
University of Nottinghamcosmetics and food, from information and
Advanced Materials Groupcommunication to entertainment, from
Alloy development and processing; sprayearth-bound transport to aerospace, from future
deposition of protective coatings; tribologicalenergy concepts to environment and climate
assessment of surfaces; characterisation ofchange, from security to cultural heritage.