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
ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION AND DESIGN OF MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
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.
DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS
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).
APPLICATION SECTORS
BIOTECHNOLOGY
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
CONSTRUCTION
ENERGY PRODUCTION
HEALTHCARE
TRANSPORT
RELATED PROJECTS
- Investigadores del Grup Interdisciplinar de Ciència i Tecnologia a l'Edificació (GICITED) de la UPC participen en el projecte Estructuració d'un sector transfronterer de valorització de tiges de blat de moro i gira-sol per a la construcció (SAVASCO).
- Researchers in the Analysis and Technology of Structures and Materials (ATEM), the Geomatic Engineering (EGEO) and Construction Engineering (EC) groups, led by Rolando Chacón from the UPC Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, are taking part in ASHVIN. The aim of this project is to provide a digital platform that will be completely ready to set up digital twins. It will be interoperable with a wide range of designs and engineering applications in the construction sector
- The research group e-PLASCOM is participating in the project RevalPET'UP, whose aim is to develop innovative, high-added value materials with a long useful life based on recycled opaque PET.
