Polymer Laboratory

The objectives of the Polymer Laboratory are to support research and product development efforts where polymeric and biologic material s are required. The laboratory supports both synthetic and natural polymeric materials such as polyurethane, polyolefin, silicone, epoxies, PVC and natural rubber as well as the processing of biologic materials such as gelatin and pericardial tissues.

The 900 square foot Polymer Lab consists of three area's dedicated to the following: 1) a class 100 clean room and transitional gray room for bioprosthetic valve fabrication and biomaterials processing; 2) a main laboratory room for polymer processing equipped with fume hoods, glove box, forced air and vacuum ovens; 3) a molding room equipped with a canopy hood and hydraulic press for compression molding and dip or solution casting.