The Active Materials and Smart Living (AMSL) Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has the capability of fabricating the proposed materials and test their performance. In particular, the Kim’s condensation testing facility is very unique and well versed in the research community (www.youtube.com/user/kwangkimlab). The AMSL is located in the Science Engineering Building (SEB) on the 2nd floor, Room #2112) at UNLV with allocated space of about 1,300SF plus additional common space.
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SEB Building at UNLV where Kwang Kim’s Lab is located. The SEB is a state-of-the-art facility designed for interdisciplinary research and education. |
Active Materials and Smart Living Laboratory (Kim’s Laboratory) |
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Mini-SEM | Digital optical microscope | Diamond DMA | TGA machine | Diff. scanning calorimeter | FT-IR spectrometer | UV-Vis spectrophoto-meter |
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Instron mech-anical tester | Contact angle meter | CNC machine | Injection molders | Protomat PCB machine | Vibration test system (TIRA) | Milli-Q water purification |
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High voltage amplifier |
DC power supplies |
Potentiostat/ booster |
CCD Laser Sensor |
Data analysis | Potentiostat /galvanostats |
Electrospinning system |
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Vibra-cell processor |
Spin coater | Grinder | Flow thru chiller | HR laser displacement sensor |
High temperature furnace | Tube furnace |
Processing capabilities are:
Mechanoelectrical/electromechanical testing equipment for characterizing various smart actuator and sensor materials, incl. ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs):
Mechanoelectrical characterization setup | Electromechanical characterization setup |
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Electrical and data analysis equipment include:
Major facilities that the PI has access, are:
Machine Shop/Technian Support: Full-service machine and welding shop staffed by a full-time machinist, used for fabrication of research equipment and student projects. Also, a laboratory technian is available for electronic instrumentation.