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The Wolfson Centre for Materials Processing was established in 1987 as a focus for materials research in Brunel University. Since its inception, the research in the Centre has been based on the development of extrusion and injection-moulding technologies relating to polymer compound formulation, process-induced structuring, nano-composite processing and the processing of metals, ceramics, soft solids and natural materials. The Centre is self-financing and has generated a substantial portfolio of research contracts from the UK and European Government funding agencies and also directly from major industrial companies.Unilever, Rolls-Royce, National Power and British Aerospace have all featured significantly in the work of the Centre. We aim to undertake research into the development and processing of new materials including nano-materials, nano-phosphors and nanostructured carbon, biofuels, polymers and bio-polymers. Our research on materials characterisation and processing harnesses multiple technologies for the processing and manufacture of novel materials, particularly bio-materials and polymers. There is a particular focus on phosphors and other materials for lighting devices. We have a world leading collection of materials characterisation techniques at our disposal, including a recently commissioned transmission electron microscope. In this area we have relationships with a large number of SMEs. Examples of current and recent work include research into fire retardant textiles, biodegradable packaging and the formulation of biofuels. Work on moulding and extrusion processes has generated a significant portfolio of patents and intellectual property rights, which is reflected in a number of commercial licenses and spin-out ventures. Current work on nanotechnology includes pollen-based titania nanoparticle coatings for bullet casings which label the hands of those who have touched them, allowing subsequent identification (New Scientist, 16th June 2012). Gold and silver nanoparticles together with surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) are being investigated with the intention of creating new ways to diagnose and monitor diabetes, and carbon nanotubes are being used to develop novel electron beam sources for x-ray machines and microwave amplifiers.

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Collection's Items (Sorted by Submit Date in Descending order): 1 to 50 of 109
Issue DateTitleAuthor(s)
30-Nov-2021Reduction of the structural iron in montmorillonite by electron transfer from catechol and its derivativesHassen, JH; Silver, J
1-Oct-2021Firing-activated interaction of montmorillonite with tin(Iv) and copper(ii) phthalocyanine dyesHassen, JH; Silver, J
7-Dec-2022Studies on the binding of CO to low-spin [Fe(II)(Por)L2] complexes: an aid to understanding the binding of CO to haemoglobin and myoglobinSilver, J; al-Jaff, G; Taies AJ; Wilson, MT; den Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG
3-Dec-2016Low temperature micro Raman and laser induced upconversion and downconversion spectra of europium doped silver tungstate Ag<inf>2−3x</inf>Eu<inf>x</inf>WO<inf>4</inf> nanorodsPinatti, IM; Ireland, TG; Fern, GR; Rosa, ILV; Silver, J
2-Mar-2022Studies on the binding of heterocyclic nitrogenous bases to protoporphyrin IX iron(II) in aqueous solution at high pH valuesSilver, J; Al-Jaff, G; Wilson, MT; den Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG
2019Nanoclay synergy in flame retarded glass reinforced polypropylene/polyamide 6 blendShamas, Ahmed
20-Apr-2018Biodegradability standards for carrier bags and plastic films in aquatic environments: A critical reviewHarrison, JP; Boardman, C; O’Callaghan, K; Delort, A-M; Song, J
21-Jan-2020Laser-Activated Luminescence of BaAl2O4:Euden Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Silver, J
27-Jul-2020Photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence of BaAl2O4:Eu2+ and undoped BaAl2O4: evidence for F-centresden Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Yang, F; Silver, J
3-Sep-2019Crystal structure, photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence of Ba1-xCaxAl2O4 doped with Eu2+Volhard, M; den Engelsen, D; Fern, G; Ireland, T; Silver, J
2019Biomimetic routes to hierarchical-functional nanomaterialsOnwukwe, Uchechukwu Kingsley
10-Dec-2018On the Photo- and Cathodoluminescence of LaB3O6:Gd, Bi, Y3Al5O12:Pr, Y3Al5O12:Gd, Lu3Al5O12: Pr, and Lu3Al5O12: GdLaube, M; den Engelsen, D; Jansen, T; Fern, G; Harris, P; Ireland, T; Silver, J; Jüstel, T
2018Metal and oxide nanoparticles: Green biosynthesis using Portobello Mushroom Spores (PMS) for nanocomposites and replicas, properties and applicationsAL-Timimi, Iman Abdullah Jaaffer
27-Dec-2017Reassignment of electronic transitions in the laser-activated spectrum of nanocrystalline Y2O3:Er3+den Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Silver, J
2018Preparation and characterisation of colour converting layers for OLEDsMazzocut, Andrea
16-Sep-2017ZnCdS:Cu,Al,Cl: A Near Infra-Red Emissive Family of Phosphors for Marking, Coding, and IdentificationMarsh, PJ; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Salimian, A
2-Jan-2018Cathodoluminescence of Y2O3:Ln3+ (Ln ¼ Tb, Er and Tm) and Y2O3:Bi3+ nanocrystalline particles at 200 keVden Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Silver, J
2017A screen printed carbon nanotube-based field emission deviceBoughton, Edward
19-May-2017Structure and luminescence analyses of simultaneously synthesised (Lu1-xGdx)2O2S:Tb(3+) and (Lu1-xGdx)2O3:Tb(3+)Pasberg, N; den Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Harris, PG; Ireland, TG; Silver, J
29-Sep-2016Investigating the Emission Characteristics of Single Crystal YAG When Activated by High Power Laser BeamsSalimian, A; Silver, J; Fern, GR; Upadhyaya, H; Metcalfe, A; Ireland, TG; Harris, P; Haghpanahan, R
2017New Developments in Cathodoluminescence Spectroscopy for the Study of Luminescent Materialsden Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Harris, PG; Ireland, TG; Silver, J
2016Improvement of the properties of novel bioplastics through reactive compatibilizationAmini Shahsavarani, Arjang
2015Development of novel nanoengineered materials: chemical synthesis, properties and applicationsWorsley, Myles
2014The effects of ultrasonic waves application during extrusionon the processing parameters and the properties of polyethyleneKhamsehnezhad, Amir
23-Jan-2017Diamond based detectors for high temperature, high radiation environmentsMetcalfe, A; Fern, G; Hobson, P; Smith, DR; Lefeuvre, G; Saenger, R
27-Jan-2017Cathodoluminescence and Photoluminescence of YPO4:Pr3+, Y2SiO5:Pr3+, YBO3:Pr3+, and YPO4:Bi3+Broxtermann, M; den Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Harris, P; Ireland, TG; Jüstel, T; Silver, J
2017Electrochemical generation of hydrogenSyed Khurram, Raza
12-Sep-2016Photoluminescence, cathodoluminescence and micro-Raman investigations of monoclinic nanometre-sized Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> and Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>:Eu<sup>3+</sup>den Engelsen, D; Ireland, TG; Harris, PG; Fern, GR; Reip, P; Silver, J
8-Jul-2016Ultraviolet and blue cathodoluminescence from cubic Y2O3 and Y2O3: Eu3+ generated in a transmission electron microscopeden Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Harris, PG; Hobson, PR; Lipman, A; Dhillon, R; Marsh, PJ; Silver, J
16-Jun-2016Development of high temperature, radiation hard detectors based on diamondMetcalfe, A; Fern, GR; Hobson, PR; Ireland, T; Salimian, A; Silver, J; Smith, DR; Lefeuvre, G; Saenger, R
2016Red shift of CT-band in cubic Y2O3:Eu3+ upon increasing the Eu3+ concentrationden Engelsen, D; Ireland, TG; Dhillon, R; Fern, G; Harris, PG; Silver, J
29-Apr-2016Nanosized (Y1 xGdx)2O2S:Tb3+ particles: synthesis, photoluminescence, cathodoluminescence studies and a model for energy transfer in establishing the roles of Tb3+ and Gd3+Bruninghoff, R; den Engelsen, D; Fern, GR; Ireland, TG; Dhillon, R; Silver, J
2013Plastic UV radiation protection operating by stokes emissionLi, Rui
2015Symmetry-related transitions in the spectrum of nanosized Cubic Y2O3: Tb3+Den Engelsen, D; Harris, PG; Ireland, TG; Fern, G; Silver, J
2015Symmetry-related transitions in the photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence spectra of nanosized cubic Y2O3:Tb3+den Engelsen, D; Harris, PG; Ireland, TG; Fern, G; Silver, J
2014Cathodoluminescence studies of phosphors in a scanning electron microscopeHarris, P; Den engelsen, D; Ireland, T; Fern, G; Silver, J
2015Studies on the synthesis and use of rare earth doped nanophosphors for application on latent fingerprintsReip, Alexander
2015High temperature optical absorption investigation into the electronic transitions in sol–gel derived C12A7 thin filmsFeizi, E; Ray, AK
2014Effects of annealing on device parameters of organic field effect transistors using liquid-crystalline tetrasubstituted zinc phthalocyanineFaris, T; Basova, T; Chaure, NB; Sharma, AK; Durmuş, M; Ahsen, V; Ray, AK
2014Kinetic study of crystallisation of sol-gel derived calcia-alumina binary compoundsZahedi, M; Roohpour, N; Ray, AK
2015Study of dielectric relaxation processes in printable zinc oxide films on transparent substratesPaul, S; Harris, PG; Sharma, AK; Ray, AK
2015Plasma treated graphene oxide films: structural and electrical studiesLi, T; Patel, T; Banerjee, I; Pearce-Hill, R; Gallop, J; Hao, L; Ray, AK
2014Isolation and characterisation of 2-Tert-butyl-8-hydroxyquinoline as a crystalline solid and its blue fluorescent Li complexKathirgamanathan, P; Surendrakumar, S; Ravichandran, S; Blake, AJ
2003New method of vapour discrimination using the Thickness Shear Mode (TSM) resonatorHolloway, AF; Nabok, A; Thompson, M; Ray, AK; Crowther, D; Siddiqi, J
2014Studies on the orientation of ACEL ZnS:Cu particles in applied AC fieldsIreland, TG; Silver, J
2015Cathodoluminescence of nanocrystalline Y2O3:Eu3+ with various Eu3+ concentrationsden Engelsen, D; Harris, P; Ireland, T; Silver, J
2011Surface plasmon resonance imaging detection of silver nanoparticle-tagged immunoglobulinPaul, S; Paul, D; Fern, GR; Ray, AK
2012In situ chemichromic studies of interactions between a lutetium bis-octaalkyl-substituted phthalocyanine and selected biological cofactorsPal, C; Cammidge, AN; Cook, MJ; Sosa-Sanchez, JL; Sharma, AK; Ray, AK
2014Thin films of non-peripherally substituted liquid crystalline phthalocyanines APal, Chandana
2009Structure and morphology of ACEL ZnS:Cu,Cl phosphor powder etched by hydrochloric acidWithnall, R; Silver, J; Ireland, TG; Fern, GR; Marsh, PJ
Collection's Items (Sorted by Submit Date in Descending order): 1 to 50 of 109