About LMU

The Laboratory of Materials and Ultrasound (LMU) of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC) carries out projects and research work in the field of non-destructive ultrasound inspection and in the ceramic materials science.

It also has other functions at a didactic and student training level.

The following people are currently linked to the Laboratory:

People

Research Areas

Projects

Conceptualization and development of methodology for certification of batteries in second-life

Sub-leader: CME

Beneficiaries: IPN

Objectives: It aims to carry out a study of existing second-life batteries, regardless of the brand, in order to design a methodology for its certifying for a second use in sectors with lower intensity, such as residential or services.

Project PTDC/DTP-PIC/0419/2012 – “Development of new methodologies based on ultrasound techniques for in vivo cataract characterization”, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology. Coordinated by the University of Coimbra

Objectives: To carry out pre-clinical tests in vitro, using porcine lenses, and in-vivo using rat animal models simulating different types of cataracts.

Preparation and characterization of non-conventional 3d printing composite filaments for emerging technological applications

Objectives: Prepare and characterize non-conventional 3D printing polymer composite filaments, based on the incorporation of carbon materials and pharmaceuticals, with potential applications in the areas of Micro/nanoelectronics and Pharmaceutical Technology.

Electrical Impedance Tomography usage for evaluation of two-phase flow systems

Objectives: obtain images and impedance profiles of flowing systems, and validate CFD models under development

PTDC/SAU-SER/28758/2017 – “Development of a medical device based on ultrasounds for objective cataract characterization and optimal phacoemulsification energy evaluation”, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology.

Objectives: development of a medical device to support cataract surgery, capable of detecting cataracts and their hardness in real time and, thus, estimating the optimal energy for phacoemulsification.
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