MATERIALS

BIOMATERIALS

Tissue engineering, orthopedics and implants

COMPOSITES

Performance, lightweight and multifunctional

POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Lightweight, energy / thermal management and bio

TEXTILE MATERIALS

Biotechnology, smart textiles and advanced fabrics

ADVANCED MATERIALS

High performance, extreme conditions and construction

FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Energy production, environment and detection

MULTISCALE TESTING OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES

Analysis of faults and failure mechanisms, experimental testing of structures, multiscale analysis of mechanical properties of materials and coatings, static/dynamic tests at high temperatures.

CHEMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION

Advanced characterization of polymers, metals, ceramics and composites. Nanoscale analysis of surfaces and reactivity, corrosion and fire resistance studies, toxicology, microbiology, biofilms and biodegradation. In vitro and in vivo studies of implants.

SIMULATION AND MODELLING

Processing simulation and time optimization, product design and prototyping, simulation of structures and construction processes finite element analysis, computational plasticity and nanomechanics.

PROCESSING

Light alloys and material matrix composites: powder metallurgy, casting, forging, forming, extrusion and lamination, polymers injection, extrusion, mixing, foaming, additives and recycling metal-polymer hybrids and advanced joining techniques, functional coatings, textiles and composites materials.

MATERIALS PROTECTION AND SURFACES

Coatings for corrosion, wear and thermal protection, thermal/acoustic insulation, fire-retardant polymers, plasma modification for biocompatible/antibacterial surfaces.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

3D printing, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, deposition of micro and nanometric layers, nanostructured materials and nanoparticles. Advanced monitoring processes and quality control (spectral technologies, artificial vision).