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Research at the Sorby Centre
The Sorby Centre works hand in hand with both academic and industrial institutions to study the microstructure of many different types of materials. Some examples of the type of research performed in the Sorby Centre are given below. They are linked to the major research clusters and centres in the Department of Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield. For more information about our research and the centres click the links below.
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| Institute for Microstructural and Mechanical Process Engineering: The University of Sheffield |
IMMPETUS continues to thrive since its inception in 1996. Its interdisciplinary research is based on the efforts of three Departments (Engineering Materials, Automatic Control and Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering). IMMPETUS works closely with the Sorby centre to provide important microstructural information linked to their broad research programme. Techniques such as SEM, TEM and EBSD are frequently utilised for both industrial and research projects (both post doctoral and postgraduate). Example of work carried out. |
| Sheffield Polymer Centre |
SEM is used to examine fibre for coating applications. The information required here includes fibre diameter, and consistency of fibre surface to aid coating adhesion. The thickness of the coated layer can be measured using SEM also. EDS allows compositiExample of work carried out. |
| Ceramics Group |
Engineering Materials has one of the largest Ceramics groups in the country comprising over 30 staff students and PDRA’s. The activities of the ceramics group may be split into structural and functional materials and there is constant research to try and improve existing and invent new materials. Example of work carried out. |
| Immobilisation Science Laboratory |
Cements and glasses for encapsulation of radioactive wastes. SEM/EDS is used alongside techniques such as XRD for the identification of non-standard hydration phases and their effect on the microstructure caused by the addition of simulated wastes to cementitious systems. This provides vital information on the possible integrity of the cemented waste over time. Example of work carried out. |
| Tissue Engineering |
The Tissue Engineering group within the department of Engineering Materials has research interests in engineering new skin for the treatment of burns victims and also the engineering of bone, tendon and cartilage. High quality micrograph images are essential for investigating the success of novel synthetic cell culture surfaces for growing skin keratinocyte cells in the laboratory. Example of work carried out. |
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