Strategic Goals
CheMI Centre aims to develop core competencies in the following frontiers of specialty chemicals and advanced materials:
- Smart Materials Innovations
- Additive Manufacturing
- Specialty Chemicals and Analytical Techniques
Capabilities for Chemicals and Materials Research
At RP School of Applied Science, our laboratories are equipped to support the curriculum delivery of chemicals and materials research in these areas:
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Atomic force microscope
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Composite repair hot bonders
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Extruder
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Field emission scanning electron microscope
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Four-point probe resistivity
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Gas chromatography
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Gas chromatography mass spectrometry
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Hardness tester
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High energy mechanical miller
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High performance liquid chromatography
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High shear mixer/disperser for nano-particles
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High temperature (1200 - 1700oc) for furnaces
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Hot-melt polymer mixer
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Hot press
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Infra-red thermal analyser
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Injection moulding equipment
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Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry
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Lithography systems
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Particle size analyser
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Polarisation microscope
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Polymer 3D printers
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Sol-gel processing equipment and spin coater
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Thermal diffusivity analyser
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Thermal expansion coefficient analyser
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Thermal analysers (TGA, DSC, DMA)
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Universal tensile testing machine
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UV-visible spectrometers
Materials Innovation Hub (Mi Hub)
The Mi Hub provides learning spaces for students to explore hands-on activities through operating equipment like the 3D printers, extruders, injection moulder, hot presses, and autonomous non-destructive testing. It is adequately equipped to support industry projects and collaborations through student final year projects, consultancy as well as funded projects.
Partner us!
Maintaining an excellent partnership with the industry, universities and research institutions has always been a primary mission for CheMI Centre.
As one of the Conexus centres in RP, the CheMI Centre works closely with the government and the industry on research and development.
In meeting the objective to deliver an internationally recognised and industry-relevant curriculum, staff and students from the Diploma in Applied Chemistry team have been participating in national and international conferences/meetings, industry fairs, and actively seeking collaboration with the materials and specialty chemicals community.
CheMI Centre circulates the results of our research endeavours via journals, patents, media reports, dissertations, talks and showcases at technical meetings. Discoveries and inventions with commercial potential are protected prior to public disclosure.
Interested in working with us?
If you are keen to explore opportunities in developing specialty chemicals and advanced materials with us, please contact us.