The Polymer Technology Laboratory (LATEP) is a certified laboratory according to ISO 9001:2008 for performing analysis and characterization tests on polymeric materials, following international standards. At the same time, LATEP has several research lines in the synthesis, characterization, recycling, and circular economy of polymer materials.
LATEP laboratories include last-generation techniques for the mechanical, thermal, and rheological characterization of polymeric materials, as well as state-of-the-art equipment for the structural and morphological characterization of polyolefins. More information about the equipment available and the research lines can be found here.
Researchers involved in the project:
Prof. Rafael García.
Full Professor of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Prof. Rafael van Grieken.
Full Professor of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Dr. Carlos Domínguez.
Director of the Polymer Technology Laboratory.
Dr. Beatriz Paredes.
Associate Professor of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Dr. Teresa Expósito.
Postdoctoral Researcher of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Dr. Rafael Juan.
Postdoctoral Researcher of Rey Juan Carlos University.
In the Thermochemical Processes Unit we work on the development of materials (mainly catalysts and redox solids) and thermochemical processes for the valorization of biomass, CO2 and solid wastes.
Our infrastructures include equipment for the synthesis of zeolites and other heterogeneous catalysts, reactors in different modes of operation (batch, continuous feeding, fixed-bed, stirred reactors), as well as a variety of instrumental techniques for the characterization of catalysts and reaction products. More info about are research activities here.
Researchers involved in the project:
Prof. David P. Serrano.
Director of IMDEA Energy Institute & Head of Thermochemical Processes Unit. Full Professor of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Prof. Patricia Pizarro.
Associated Senior Researcher of Thermochemical Processes Unit of IMDEA Energy Institute & Full Professor of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Dr. Jennifer Cueto.
Posdoctoral Researcher of Thermochemical Processes Unit of IMDEA Energy Institute
Lidia Amodio.
PhD student of Thermochemical Processes Unit.
In the Systems Analysis Unit we are focused on designing and evaluating energy processes and systems from laboratory and pilot plant scale research, developing predictive models, simulating and optimising them for industrial scale-up.
In addition, we develop and apply advanced life cycle analysis tools for the comparison of different technologies to ensure that they will be environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible.
More info about are research activities here.
Researchers involved in the project:
Prof. Javier Dufour.
Head of Systems Analysis Unit of IMDEA Energy Institute. Full Professor of Rey Juan Carlos University.
Dr. Diego Iribarren.
Senior Researcher of Systems Analysis Unit of IMDEA Energy Institute.
BIOPHYM group is engaged in both experimental and computational research endeavors focusing on the fundamental physics of macromolecular systems. This encompasses research into molecular dynamics, assembly processes, functionality, and recycling mechanisms of synthetic polymers and biomacromolecular systems. BIOPHYM is committed to maintaining a consistent collaboration with the industrial sector. Additionally, the training and development of Ph.D. students represent a cornerstone of our group's activities. More info about are research activities here.
Researchers involved in the project:
Dr. Juan Francisco Vega.
Tenured Scientist and Head of BIOPHYM group (Macromolecular Physics Department) in Structure of Matter Institute (CSIC).
Dr. Javier Ramos.
Tenured Scientist of BIOPHYM group (Macromolecular Physics Department) in Structure of Matter Institute (CSIC).