Polymer consultancy

The Polymer Centre at the University of Sheffield can offer consultancy services in the following areas of polymer science and engineering:

• Synthesis - General polymerization and polymer synthesis; Synthesis of speciality polymers (conjugated polymers, polymeric biomaterials, dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers); Suspension and emulsion polymerization; Radical polymerization; Anionic polymerization.
• Characterization - General polymer analysis and characterization; Scattering techniques; Surface analytical techniques; Thermal methods; Luminescence methods; Molar mass determination; Polymer morphology; Mass spectrometry of polymers; Microscopy.
• Behaviour and Properties - Electronic; Surfaces and interfaces; Physical properties, Luminescence; Wear, friction and lubrication; Viscoelasticity; Phase behaviour; Biocompatibility; Vibration and damping; Degradation; Solutions and blends; "Smart" behaviour, Polymer crystallization; Liquid crystalline behaviour.
• Processing - Polymer composites processing; Block copolymers and polyurethanes; Structure development in polymer processing.
• Applications - Dental materials; Tissue engineering; Liquid crystal display technology; Light emitting devices; Sensors; Flame retardance; Drug delivery.

Expert Witness

If you need an expert witness in the area of polymer science / technology, we are sure to be able to meet your requirements. The Polymer Centre has the experience and expertise to provide clear and concise representation and technical reports based on our polymer science and engineering knowledge. With direct access to over 40 academics (from Chemistry, Physics, Materials and Engineering disciplines), and close ties with a further 100, finding the relevant expert witness to meet your needs is not a problem.

Please contact Liam (link below) for either an informal discussion, or to be put directly in contact with the expert(s) whose research background matches your needs:

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