Objective/function

• The laboratory focuses on research and development relating to composite materials and hybrids, nanocomposites, polymers and biomedical composites

Research provided

Research and development projects related to the above, encompassing

• Microstructure-property relation
• Morphology of bulk crystallinity, transcrystallinity and confined nanostructures
• Fracture mechanisms and failure modes
• Mechanical and physical property testing and evaluation
• Calorimetric, thermal, thermomechanical and thermophysical properties
• Biomedical composites for soft tissue prostheses
• Intercalated carbon nanoparticle based composites of conductive polymers

Advantages

• The laboratory is staffed by highly knowledgeable, skilled researchers using state-of-the-art technologies and equipment

Client record

• Israeli plastics and composites industries
• Contractors related to the defence industry

Available equipment

• A broad range of equipment for
• Polymer characterization, including electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction equipment
• Composite material manufacturing: Filament winding machines, DSM Research 15 ml Micro-Compounder and presses
• Mechanical and physical testing of composites: A range of screw driven and hydraulic universal testers is available
• Access to characterization laboratories

Staff

• Gad Marom, PhD
• Research engineer
• Graduate students

Contact

• Gad Marom, PhD gadm@vms.huji.ac.il