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LiU Composite Lab - LCL

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LiU Composite Laboratory (LCL) is a laboratory at Linköping University, dedicated to research on polymer composite materials. This research will be conducted in collaboration with companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research institutes, other universities, and students. LCL will support a wide range of activities, including research and teaching.

The laboratory is establishing spring 2025. It is designed to meet the specific requirements and needs of its collaborating partners.

At LCL, various manufacturing methods can be performed, such as prepreg hand layup, vacuum infusion, and wet layup. Additionally, an area will be dedicated to composite painting. For curing processes, LCL will be equipped with an oven and an autoclave.

A composite is a material composed of at least two distinct phases or constituents. Polymer composite materials are widely used in various industries, including aerospace, space, automotive, and sports. Their use is justified by their excellent specific modulus and strength (properties normalized by density).


News

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Linköping University launches new advanced composite laboratory

LiU Composite Laboratory (LCL) is the name of a newly established laboratory at Linköping University. Here, research into polymer composite materials will be conducted in collaboration with industry and other unversities.

Research projects

Three researchers by machine that is testing strength in materials.

Going green with graphene (G3) - coating on organic materials

The Going Green with Graphene (G3) project aims to create next-generation composites, based on graphene-coated natural fibers.
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Can sensor technology make composite pressure tanks multifunctional?

Super thin sensors that are embedded into composite pressure vessels to improve maintenance and safety. A new research project strengthening composite materials research at LiU.
Six men in a lab.

Advancing Aerospace: A project on hybrid glass and carbon fiber composites

LiU is participating in a new research project, in collaboration with Saab and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), to test composite materials under various temperatures and mechanical loads.

Organisation

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Engineering Materials (KMAT)

The Division of Engineering Materials explore the relationships between microstructure and properties of mainly metallic materials but also ceramics, composites and polymers for engineering applications.
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Department of Management and Engineering (IEI)

The Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) strengthens and develops tomorrow’s industry, business world and society by ground-breaking research, education and innovation.

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