The activity of the Physical Chemistry and Durability of Materials group focuses on the study and development of heterogeneous materials, whether reinforced composites (fibers or fillers polymer reinforcement) or different types of assemblies (polymer-metal, polymer-polymer…etc). Our group is particularly interested in the ageing of these heterogeneous structures in harsh environments, with an emphasis on interfaces/interphases and the design of sustainable materials and protective coatings.
Skills and expertises :
- Polyaddition
- Thermoset and vitrimer engineering
- Synthesis of nanocomposites and o-i hybrids
- Functionalized nanostructured materials
- Functionalization of fillers
- Multi-scale studies
- Interphase characterization
- Electrochemical characterization
- Advanced spectroscopies
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- Numerical modelling
Scope / main fields :
- Structural composites
- Biobased composites and coatings
- Smart materials
- Ageing in harsh environment
- Anticorrosive coatings
- Metal-polymer assemblies
- Microplastics
