Investigation of production techniques for composite materials

The project will deal with the identification of the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of a series of untested composite materials manufactured by Zerocor. By undergoing rigorous mechanical, thermal, and electrical testing, a database of properties for these materials can be constructed. Comparing these properties with the materials’ microscopic internal structure, one can establish structure-property relationships as a benchmark for the use of predicting material properties in the future. All this will allow Zerocor, currently involved mainly in the development and supplying of resin-based pipe coatings for the oil and gas industry, to optimize their production and manufacturing cycles, as well as to expand their customer base to other
companies and industries with a vested interest in high-performance composites.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hani Naguib

Student:

Partner:

Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program: