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Henry Royce Institute of Advanced Materials, University of Manchester
Director :
Address : Henry Royce Institute The University of Manchester Alan Turing Building Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL
Research topics :
Ceramic Coatings
Name: Study has been focused on processing and characterisation of both thermal barrier coatings and environmental barrier coatings for aero-engine applications. Processing and characterisation of SiC ceramics is being studied for nuclear applications
Contact information:
Contact name : Ping Xiao
Tel : 44-161-3065941
Email: p.xiao@manchester.ac.uk
Any other relevant information :
Operating with its Hub at The University of Manchester, the Henry Royce Institute is a partnership of nine leading institutions – the universities of Cambridge, Imperial College London, Liverpool, Leeds, Oxford, Sheffield, the National Nuclear Laboratory, and UKAEA.
The Royce coordinates over 900 academics and over £300 million of facilities, providing a joined-up framework that can deliver beyond the current capabilities of individual partners or research teams.
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