Controlling friction for sustainable concrete
Controlling friction for sustainable concrete
ECFP researchers have revealed how friction between microscopic cement grains can prevent the easy flow of fresh, unset concrete. Improving our understanding of these microscale processes will guide efforts to replace cement with more sustainable substitutes.
Susanna Richmond wins the Impact Enabler Prize at the inaugural University of Edinburgh Impact Festival 2024
Three new post docs join the ECFP team
New PhD opportunity: Rheology and shear-induced state transitions in filled gels – anhydrous model systems
New PhD opportunity: Rheology and microstructure of catalytic inks under simple and complex shear
Thinning, not thickening, fluids optimise protection of glass screens
Thinning, not thickening, fluids optimise protection of glass screens
A collaboration between ECFP and Corning Inc. investigating the link between fluid flow and glass bending in layered systems has uncovered that shear-thinning fluids provide better protection against impact. Such insight could be used to create more durable foldable smartphones.
Industry fellowship success and new business development support
Where soft matter physics meets Renaissance beauty regimes
