Advanced Materials Labs

A hub of activities in the Advanced Materials Laboratories...

Nanomaterials Processing Lab

Nanomaterials Lab offers in-house expertise with innovative methods for processing nanostructures, such as nanosponges & nanomembranes as ultra-sensitive sensors, thin-films & coatings for various protective and enhancing applications & nano-biomaterials for medical applications. The lab is supported by our state-of-the-art nanotechnology processing & characterization equipment such as the Physical Vapor Deposition machine (PVD) for ultra thin film coating and the X-Ray Diffraction Machine for non-destructive material analysis - ranging from fluids, to powders and crystals.

Nanometrology Lab

Nanometrology Lab houses the state-of-the-art high resolution instruments like the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to provide imaging, measurement and characterisation of materials at the micro and nano-scales level. The measurement and material characterization work support both training for students as well as in-house & industrial nanotechnology development projects.

Materials Characterization Lab

This lab is the testing centre for materials and houses most of our scientific instruments for conducting material testing and characterization as well as deriving the thermal and mechanical properties of materials.

Materials Analysis Lab

This lab houses instruments for conducting micro-structural and compositional analysis of materials. This includes microscopic as well as spectroscopic equipment and provides support for activities required in the synthesis and development of new materials as well as assessments of materials performance.

Electrochemistry & Wet Synthesis Lab

This lab focuses on electronic materials synthesis through wet routes as well as for conducting electrochemical characterization of materials. It also has the capabilities to assess the electrochemical properties of materials in thin film and bulk forms.

Advanced Polymers and Ceramics Lab

This lab focuses on the development of advance engineering polymer and ceramic-based materials and will house equipment for the processing of polymers and composite materials. Activities carried out in this lab include the processing, synthesis and applications polymers, ceramics and composite materials.

Advanced Thermal Processes Lab

This lab is equipped with the state-of-the-art thermal processing equipment. The equipment will be mainly used for the preparation and processing of advanced materials such as drying, melting, blending and curing processes.

Biomaterials Lab

The Biomaterials Lab provides state of the art solutions in the preparation, processing and application of biomaterials in medical device manufacturing and healthcare. Equipped with a wide range of testing and processing facilities, the laboratory provides expertise and consultancy in various material related services for training as well as to the industry. Key development areas include the development of Tissue Engineering scaffolds, biodegradable membranes for wound care and bioactive composite materials for bone grafting applications.