CENTRE FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS RESEARCH (CAMR)

About Centre

The materials research laboratory was started in the year of May 2018, by keeping in the view of solving the material related problems and to ensure the constant weed to innovative aspirants in the field of composite and allied research activities. Also, CAMR has evolved in a sizeable research unit with state-of-the-art equipment and diverse expertise of the team members ranging from synthetic and crystal chemistry, composite materials, functional materials, surface science, theoretical and computational chemistry etc. The joint efforts of the team members resulted in some exciting discoveries and developments.

Objectives of the Centre

• To promote and integrate interdisciplinary research among faculty and students in the field of materials science and of manufacturing engineering.
• To develop expertise and key cutting edge technologies and transfer futuristic Technologies to industries to meet the future demands.
• To conduct and organize various Technical seminars/workshops in the field of materials science and engineering.

Facilities Available

• Magnetic stirrer with hot plate
• Remi clinical centrifuge
• Autoclave
• Muffle furnace

Details of Completed/Ongoing Projects

1. Establish correlation between link plate waist width and fatigue strength of chain • Successfully completed the consultancy work from TIDC (Full Form) on the topic of “Establish correlation between link plate waist width and fatigue strength of chain. To understand the optimum waist width for superior fatigue strength. The value of consultancy is Rs.30,000.00

2. Establish correlation between interference, plate hole finish and push out forces • Successfully completed the consultancy work from TIDC on the topic of “Establish correlation between interference, plate hole finish and push out forces”. The value of consultancy is Rs.10,000.00

3. Understanding the effect of preloading at different loads and the effect of it on composite (FRP) chains • The Centre received the consultancy project from TIDC, Chennai, on the topic of “Understanding the effect of preloading at different loads and the effect of it on composite (FRP) chains. To try and develop a correlation between load applied and fatigue in chains - PILOT STUDY I”. The value of consultancy is Rs.10,000.00

4. Experimental Investigation of Nano Particle Loaded Composite Materials for Pipe Application A mixture of Epoxy (EP) and polyurethane (PU) prepolymer is going to be used in the field of pipe manufacturing as a matrix material (interpenetrating polymer networks) with E-glass fibre as reinforcement along with the incorporation of nano particles. In order to evaluate the mechanical strength of the fibre-reinforced EP-PU interpenetrating polymer network composite pipe, tests like hydrostatic, hoop, stiffness, and axial compression is planned to conduct systematically with five proportions of PU-loaded EP (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%).

5. Nano Crystal - Synthesis To synthesize new and NOVEL NLO crystals in the organic and semi organic category various set of solgel methods have been opted. As a part of the new innovation, formed the super saturated solution of the Para Tolune Sulphanamide with Isatin material and allowed to cool slowly and to grow good optical quality crystals. Apart from this as searching for the novel material, enhancement has been done with other combination of the organic molecule synthesis.

Events conducted by the Centre during 2021-2022

1. "Ideation on Non Traditional Machining Technology" conducted on 23rd May’ 2022 from 01.30 P.M to 02.30 P.M.
2. "Impact of Intellectual Property Rights in Engineering Industries" conducted on 12th & 13th April’ 2022.
3. "Research on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Materials for Space Exploration" conducted on 04th April’ 2022 from 05.00 P.M to 06.00 P.M.

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