The Materials Technology Section conducts demand driven basic and applied research in Materials Science and Technology. This section, which is ISO 9001:2008 certified, is a leading provider of technical support to the industry and supporting organizations, offering customized services and undertaking contract research projects. Typical industries catered for include those in the ceramic, polymer, surface coating, natural fiber (eg .coconut) and footwear sectors. The competent staffs are able to undertake specialized testing such as examinations under the Scanning Electron Microscope, interpretations of FTIR and XRD data, and thermal expansion co-efficient for ceramics. Contract Research projects include development of innovative technologies in materials related applications, as well as innovative methods for utilization of a wide range of industrial waste. The team of multi-disciplinary researchers and technical staff also engage in the transfer of technology, sourcing of machinery and equip ment for clients, the development of new products, as well as trouble shooting and problem solving for industry partners. Training programmes are organized to meet various industry needs. Sectional research programmes provide opportunities for training and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students from several national universities
| Acting Head | Mr. Lal Motha Email : motha@iti.lk |
| Qualifications | BSc .(hons)- University of Colombo,M.Sc.(Polymer Science and Technology)-University of Sri Jayawardenepura, C.Chem |
| Correspondence | Mrs L Nishanthi Perera Email : mts@iti.lk Tel : 0112379851 |
THE EXPERTISE COVERED BY MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SECTION
- Development of improved products and processes in the area of materials technology
- Development of innovative products and processes in the field of materials
- Value addition to industrial waste (including energy generation)
- Bio-degradability measurement of industrial materials
- Development of products based on natural fibers
- Material characterization by Scanning Electron Microscopy – (Leo 1420 VP: Resolution 3.5 nm, Magnification up to 300,000x)
- Characterization and identification of materials using FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
