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Dr Peter Martin is Director of the Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen's University
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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.
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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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S2812MAS: KTP/ SDG Construction Techology Ltd
Cox, S. (CoI), Martin, P. (CoI) & Taylor, S. (CoI)
01/08/2022 → …
Project: ktp
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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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Linear low-density polyethylene enriched with graphene: effects on its rotational molding and properties
Júnior, F. P. D. A., Garcia, E. E., Valencia Albitres, G. A., Mendes, L. C., Martin, P., McCourt, M., Millar, B. & Douglas, P., 07 Oct 2025, In: ACS Omega. 10, 39, p. 45706-45717 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Study of thickness distribution on a robotic rotational moulding system by experiment and simulation
Zhou, H., Vanherck, J., Martin, P. & Deckers, E., 15 Oct 2025, In: Open Research Europe. 5, 16 p., 315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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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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Modelling of composite tanks produced by filament winding
Pritchard, A., McCourt, M., Sheridan, A., Stewart, B., Martin, P. & Kearns, M., 17 Jul 2024, 23rd International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2023: Proceedings. ZenodoResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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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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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