| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K41984/01 |
| Title: |
THE FABRICATION AND TESTING OF NOVEL AUXETIC POLYMERS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Evans, Professor K |
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| Department: |
Engineering Computer Science and Maths |
| Organisation: |
University of Exeter |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
15 December 1994 |
Ends: |
14 March 1995 |
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13,839
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Characterisation |
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It has been discovered that it is possible to fabricate novel polymeric microstructures that show a negative Poisson's ratio. These auxetic polymers are a new class of materials which can have much enhanced mechanical properties; such as better shear moduli, indentation resistance and fracture toughness. In this project a range of novel auxetic polymers will be fabricated, in sufficient quantity to provide for a systematic characterisation of their mechanical performance. These tests will be performed to provide the rigorous data required to show the mechanical performance benefits of this new class of polymeric materials.
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http://www.ex.ac.uk |