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Dr Peter Martin is Director of the Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's University
Research Focus
He has more than 25 years’ experience of research into a wide range of polymer materials and processing techniques. In particular, he has expertise in the development of manufacturing processes for novel applications, the influence of processing on polymer behaviour and final properties, and the automation and simulation of these processes. This includes extensive work on a wide variety of advanced manufacturing technologies applied to extrusion, thermoforming, blow moulding and rotational moulding of polymer and polymer composite materials.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1573NBE: Future Island-Island
Keeffe, G. (PI), Berry, E. (CoI), Calderon, E. (CoI), Campbell, E. (CoI), Cullen, S. (CoI), Cunningham, E. (CoI), Flood, N. (CoI), Jefferies, T. (CoI), Martin, P. (CoI), Millar, B. (CoI), Mulholland, C. (CoI), Shin, H. (CoI) & Smyth, B. (CoI)
11/03/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R1861MEE: Pilot Production of TypeIV hydrogen tanks using novel E-Rotomoulding method for cost effective manufacturing
Martin, P. (PI), Early, J. (CoI) & Maropoulos, P. (CoI)
16/02/2023 → …
Project: Research
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S2494MAS: KTP/Thompson Aero Seating Limited
Elkhateb, A. (CoI) & Martin, P. (CoI)
01/08/2021 → …
Project: ktp
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Characterization of polymer foam evolution in unpressurized melt systems
Pritchard, A. J., Martin, P. J., McCourt, M. P., Kearns, M. P. & Cunningham, E., Feb 2024, In: Polymer Engineering and Science. 64, 2, p. 469-480 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recent advancements towards sustainability in rotomoulding
Kelly-Walley, J., Martin, P., Ortega, Z., Pick, L. & McCourt, M., Jun 2024, In: Materials. 17, 11, 23 p., 2607.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Development of warpage simulation for rotationally moulded parts and the analysis of process parameters
Seregar, J., Martin, P. J., Menary, G., McCourt, M. & Kearns, M., 18 Dec 2023, (Early online date) In: Polymer Engineering and Science . 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mechanical performance of rotationally molded multilayer mLDPE/banana-fiber composites
Kelly-Walley, J., Ortega, Z., McCourt, M., Millar, B., Suarez , L. & Martin, P., 18 Oct 2023, In: Materials. 16, 20, 6749.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The encapsulation of metal boss components within rotomoulded liners for type IV H2 tanks
Pritchard, A., McCourt, M., Martin, P. & Kearns, M., 19 Oct 2023, In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 2884, 1, 6 p., 230001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Observations of Polymer Foam Development during Rotational Moulding
Pritchard, A. (Presenter), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
27 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The Encapsulation of Metal Boss Components within Rotomoulded Liners for Type IV H2 Tanks
Pritchard, A. (Presenter), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor) & Martin, P. (Contributor)
11 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Foam Technology – Recent Developments
Pritchard, A. (Speaker), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
26 Nov 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Foam Technology
Pritchard, A. (Invited speaker), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
24 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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PMI2020
Martin, P. (Participant)
Sept 2020 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference