Polymers and Microfluidics
The Polymers and Microfluidics group is centred on experimental soft condensed matter. We study complex fluids, often multicomponent systems, containing polymers, copolymers, (nano)-particles and surfactants.
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AFM scans comparing simultaneous and sequential strain application to achieve different surface patterns.
Polarised microscopy image of a multi-component surfactant system undergoing elongational flow in a microfluidic channel.
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC) particles synthesised via gelation using ionic crosslinkers.
Recent Highlights
Faraday Community poster symposium
Congratulations to Ghifari for winning the prize for best poster at the Faraday Community poster symposium!