Innovative Materials and Processes

Administrative framework

The team is managed by Catherine LACOSTE.

Workforce

16 permanent teacher-researchers (members)

Research areas

Elaboration of multiphase materials

This area focuses on formulation and process control to obtain functional materials with controlled properties. The materials studied include biomaterials, biocomposites, composites with continuous reinforcements, nanocomposites and foams. Various processes are studied and optimized according to the materials to be developed: sol-gel processes, electrophoretic deposition, extrusion, injection, thermocompression and additive manufacturing.

Optimization of the structures/processes/properties triptych

This axis links the two other axes to better understand the induced properties and potential defects of shaped materials. In-situ characterizations provide a better understanding of the microstructure of materials, enabling the necessary modifications to be made to the forming process.

Multiscale and multiphysics characterization of materials

This area is dedicated to materials characterization and process monitoring. The team implements specific characterization methods for the different materials studied: polymer matrices, composite reinforcements, packaging materials and architectural materials. These characterization methods are multi-scale: from molecular structure to the scale of freight transport. The monitoring of materials (Structural Health Monitoring) and processes (Process Monitoring) is supported by simulations and numerical modeling.