Sustainable Materials Lab

Product and innovation commercialisation

We can work with SMEs, start-ups, and innovators to help them take their products and services to market. Central to this is our Sustainable Materials Lab and ability to reach into a network of private and public clients.

Facilities

ImagingChemical CharacterisationPhysical Testing
  • Optical Microscopy 
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy/
    Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (SEM/EDS) 
  • ICP-OES
  • Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Elemental analyser (CHN)
  • Bomb Calorimeter  
  • Soil Quality 
  • Universal Testing Machines 
  • Thermal Conductivity (HFM)
  • Acoustic (Impedance Tube) 

 

X-ray analysisMaterial processingDurability
  • X-ray diffraction (XRF)
  • X-ray fluorescence (XRD) 
  • Particle sizing: Jaw Crusher, Disc and Ball Mills
  • Sieve analysis  
  • Pelletiser  
  • Centrifuge
  • Thermal treatment: Electric kilns and calciners  
  • Accelerated Weathering Testing (QUV)
  • Environmental Chambers
  • Concrete permeability 

Please contact Dr Bamdad Ayati (b.ayati@uel.ac.uk) on your specific requirements and for details on our charge rates for using these facilities.