Linking you with polymer research around the UK
Other polymer research groups in the UK
The High Polymer research Group (HPRG) is a charity that organises prestigious conferences on polymer science and technology.
Institute of Polymer Technology and Materials Engineering at Loughborough University is concerned with the engineering application and use of materials which when processed, are altered in structure and properties. This philosophy encompasses design considerations and business implications.
The Macro Group brings together is a joint interest group of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Society of Chemical Industry. Its membership is drawn from academia and industry, and spans the entire career range from research student to senior positions in industry and academia. By bringing together practitioners at every level the group aims to play an important role in influencing both the strength and direction of polymer chemistry in the UK.
The Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC), is a partnership between the Universities of Liverpool, Liverpool JMU, Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan and Bolton. It has research strengths in surface coatings, polymer colloids, fluorinated polymers, packaging, controlled bioactive release, water treatment, soft adhesives, polymer films and ink-jet printing.
The Organic Materials in Electronics Consortium (OMEC) is a partnership between the University of Sheffield and other groups across the UK, engaged in the research and development of high mobility organic semiconductors, suitable for use in Field Effect Transistors.
The Polymer IRC was established within the Universities of Leeds, Bradford and Durham in October, 1989. The Sheffield Polymer Centre joined the IRC in 2004. There is a database on the IRC wesbite ("SkillSearch") allowing visitors to search for experts across all three universities:
The Polymer Physics Group provides a forum for all who have an interest in the physics of polymers. The interests of the Group embrace the morphological and mechanical properties of solid polymers; the solution and melt properties of polymers; and the similarities between synthetic and biopolymer systems. The Group is jointly sponsored by The Institute of Physics, The Royal Society of Chemistry (Faraday Division) and The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
Polymer Research Group at Aston University has a wide range of research programs, including: Synthesis; stabilisation of polymers (photostabilisation, antioxidants, biological antioxidants), degradable and bio-degradable polymers; measurement of Kerr effect.
The Polymer Science Centre at the University of Reading has interdisciplinary research themes in polymer nanoscience and technology; polymer processing (evaluated using in-situ x-ray and neutron scattering techniques) and polymer crystallisation.
Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester has research interests in biomaterials, coatings and films, composites, deformation micromechanics, fibres, multiphase polymers, polymer colloids, polymerisation, polymer processing and responsive polymers.
Polymer Science and Engineering
The Polymers Research Cluster at Queen's University Belfast undertakes leading edge multidisciplinary research into the processing, modelling and development of high performance polymeric materials, including their use in medical applications.
Polymer nanotechnology
The IRC in Nanotechnology is engaged in the fabrication at molecular levels of precision, using techniques such as directed self-assembly on patterned substrates. It is also involved with determining the mechanical and electronic properties of nanoscale interfaces, and developing biomedical and information technology devices.
The Nanophysics at the University of Cardiff: conduction in single molecules; weak supramolecular interactions leading to self-assembly; scanning probe methods to study quantum dot and 2D electron systems.
Commercial / consultancy
FaraPack Polymers provide a range of services including expert witness, technical problem solving, polymer testing and analysis, speciality polymer synthesis, feasibility studies, forumlation, literature searches and process optimisation.
gnosysuk (formerly the The Polymer Research Centre at the University of Surrey), offers consultancy services in research, analysis, testing, business development, environmental systems analysis, resource efficiency, problem solving and expert witness.
IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Smart Label and Smart Packaging technologies, including printed electronics.
RAPRA plastics and rubber specialist organisation, providing research, technology and information services for the polymer industry and for industries using polymers in their products or processes.
Textile FR consulting offers a variety of services from short reports to longer term contracts. A personalised service ensures an extensive knowledge of standards, treatments and finishing and suppliers of flame retardant fabrics.
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