Ceramics and glass
With significant expertise in materials characterisation methods we can solve industrial problems in a wide range of materials systems, using the state-of-the-art analysis techniques available in the Research Institute.
Materials Analysis
We deliver materials analysis services to all industries which have materials based needs. All services are provided by experts from within Sheffield Hallam University, using a range of state-of-the-art instruments and techniques
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) services
A complete service is carried out for the glass industry from analysing the raw materials including sand, limestone, dolomite, soda ash, glass cullet, borax etc. to the finished product and also waste dusts.
Glass and Ceramics Networking Event
The Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) of Sheffield Hallam University are holding a Ceramics and Glass Networking event on Wednesday the 29th November.
Ceramics and Glasses seminar reveals new industry opportunities
We recently launched our new ceramic and glass capabilities with a seminar and networking session for current and prospective clients lead by Drs Hywel Jones and Paul Bingham
Drs Hywel Jones and Paul Bingham open ceramics theme
The ceramics theme, run by Drs Hywel Jones and Paul Bingham, aims to provide enhanced capability for the much needed delivery of ceramics and glass related consultancy, contract research and knowledge transfer projects (KTPs) by the University.
Dr Paul Bingham becomes a Fellow of the Society of Glass Technology
Our Senior Lecturer in Materials Engineering, Dr Paul Bingham, was recently made a Fellow of the Society of Glass Technology
MERI PhD students driving improvements in nuclear waste disposal
Three Sheffield Hallam University MERI PhD students, have begun working with the United States' Department of Energy on a project to help with the clean-up of a US nuclear plant undergoing decommissioning.
Lightweight ceramic technology gets heavyweight investment
A spin-out business called XeraCarb created by Sheffield Hallam University to commercialise novel high performance and low cost ceramic materials is benefiting from significant new investment to take its technology into production
Ceramics and Glass Research Group
Our research in this specialist area focuses on the improvement of materials properties through the development of novel ceramic composites. Using some of most advanced techniques and equipment, we have been improving wear resistance, strength, fracture toughness, corrosion resistance and reducing weight.