Dr Giuliano Tari

Senior Scientist

CERAM Research Ltd

Queens Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 7LQ
United Kingdom
PH: 44 (1782) 764240
Fax: 44 (1782) 412331
Email: [email protected]

Background

Microstructural characterisation and control of the dispersion of inorganic powders:

  • Al2O3
  • SiC
  • Si3N4
  • CaCO3
  • Cordierite
  • SiO2
  • Clay-based ceramics

Optimisation of colloidal shaping techniques:

  • Slip casting
  • Pressure casting
  • Tape casting
  • Gel casting
  • Porous materials (by Starch consolidation)
  • Injection moulding

Characterisation of consolidated bodies with non-destructive procedures:

  • Drying-shrinkage behaviour
  • Dielectric spectroscopy
  • Liquid immersion technique

Major Qualifications

Ph.D. (University of Aveiro, Portugal) 1999
D.Chem.Eng (University of Bologna, Italy) 1995

Major Publications

I published more than 20 papers in several SCI refered scientific journals. Among them:

1. "Influence of Magnesia on Colloidal Processing of Alumina", J. European Ceramic Society, 17 (11) 1341-1350 (1997).

2. "Influence of Stabilisation Mechanism and Solid Loading on Colloidal Processing of Alumina", J. European Ceramic Society, 18 (5) 479-486 (1998).

3. "Influence of Solid Loading on Drying-Shrinkage behaviour of Slip Cast Bodies", J. European Ceramic Society, 18 (5) 487-493 (1998).

4. "Processing of Porous Cordierite Bodies by Starch Consolidation", Materials Research Bulletin, 33 (10) 1439-1448 (1998).

5. "Consolidation of Porcelains with Polysaccharides", J. of Amer. Ceramic Society , 84 (4) 719-25 (2001).

Professional Institution Membership

Italian Ceramic Society
Portuguese Society of Rheology
Italian Society of Rheology

Significant Employment History

I am the currently the leader of the rheology team at CERAM, dealing with several industrial confidential-based projects and scientific research programmes related to processing of ceramics and other inorganic materials in the slurry state.

Services Offered

I offer advice and consultancy under strict confidentiality. I am happy to advise on all aspects related to liquid-based forming techniques and rheology of suspensions.

Commercial Details

Fee Charging structure and rates

I answer questions which take less than 10 minutes for free. If further work is likely to be of benefit, I will assist you to scope and define this and give you an indication of CERAM's fees for carrying out this work.

Availability

Availability and preferred contact route

I prefer to be contacted by e-mail only. I try to provide an initial response within 24 hours if my workload allows.

Current availability status

Available

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