Nov. 2013 – Jun. 2017

The PiezoMAT project focused on the development of a new technology of high-resolution fingerprint sensors based on a matrix of interconnected piezoelectric nanowires (NWs). The long term objective of PiezoMAT was to offer high-performance fingerprint sensors with minimal volume occupation for integration into built-in (…)

Dec. 2018 – Dec. 2022

In the MARCHE project, highly electrically conductive coatings are elaborated to substitute metallic meshes used as lightning strike protection in aircraft. Indeed, these installations drastically penalize the reduction of weight earned with the replacement of titanium pieces by composites. A thin ultra-conductive (…)

Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2022

The FOCEA project aims to replace structural components made from titanium and located in the hot zones of aircraft with composites. The objective is to answer the major problem of weight reduction in order to minimize environmental impact. While epoxy-carbon fibre composites are, henceforth, essential in (…)

Sept. 2021 – Sept. 2025

E-prot project aims to develop a green platform technology for sustainable and efficient bio-electronic systems exploiting the potential of proteins—the building blocks of natural systems. As a matter of fact, proteins offer structural stability and inherent biocompatibility while displaying (…).

March 2022  – March 2025

To address the problematic of replacement of titanium structural pieces in aeronautics (civil or military), the RECORT project is investigating the chemistry of phthalonitriles for the elaboration of thermally stable composites. While cyanate esters are limited to a temperature range of 200-230°C and polyimide resins (…)

Nov. 2012 – Feb. 2016

The EXALAME project targeted the manufacture of optimized, reliable and reproducible membrane-electrode assemblies, from innovative materials (membranes, catalysts and electrodes) for fuel cell application. Complete demonstration systems were targeted leading to the manufacture of membrane (…)

Nov. 2013 – Oct. 2016

Organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology is the only means of producing semi-transparent colourless cells providing a clear and undistorted image when looking through at device. It can be perfectly integrated in buildings facades, offering an enormous potential for electricity production units to penetrate urban areas (…)

Jul. 2014 – Jun. 2017

The PREMHYOME project targeted the development of hybrid PEMFC membranes designed mainly for stationary application with low hydration level and operating temperature above 80°C. The objective of the project was to demonstrate the technical and economic potential of the innovative solution developed in the project by favoring (…)

Sep. 2020 – Aug. 2023

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) currently dominate the battery field. They have proved to be suitable e.g. for electric vehicles, which are urgently needed to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions and pollution worldwide. In Europe, 27% of carbon emission comes from transport, with cars representing 44% of that. This makes (…)

January 2020  – December 2023

UncorrelaTEd is the acronym of the H2020 European Union project solid-liquid thermoelectric (TE) systems with uncorrelated properties. This project aims at reaching unprecedented improvements in the heat-to-electricity energy conversion efficiency employing thermoelectric materials. UncorrelaTEd will (…)

May 2010 – Sep. 2014

The aim of the COPOTERM project was to implement a water treatment process based on smart polymers for heavy metals removal and recovery from industrial wastewaters. Within the scope of this project, thermosensitive polymers bearing phosphonic acid moieties were synthesized and used for the implementation of an innovative (…)

Jun. 2017 – Nov. 2020

Fibre reinforced thermoset composites are attractive materials for high demand sectors, such as the motor industry and construction, due to their lightweight and excellent mechanical properties. However, the lack of re-processability and difficulty in repairing and recycling significantly increases the overall material cost and causes (…)

Jan. 2018 – Sep. 2021

For a number of years, several industries have been seeking innovative solutions in order to limit their environmental impact. The European REACH regulation, which governs the use of chemical substances to strengthen the protection of human health and the environment, is a guideline for this area. This regulation contributes (…)

May 2020 – Apr. 2024

Plastic end-of-life management is one of the major challenges in the preservation of our ecosystems. The use of thermoset composites is projected to increase by 40% by 2020. To find an answer to that issue, the BIZENTE project was launched in May 2020. This project supported by the BBI aims to develop innovative (…)

June 2021 – April 2025

The VIBES project aims to develop an innovative and cost-efficient green technology solution to resolve the end-of-life issues of thermoset composites, decreasing the amount of non-biodegradable polymers sent to disposal or discharged to the environment by at least 40%. The project will develop a recycling solution (…)

October 2022 – October 2025

The vast European Cultural Heritage (CH) is a crucial societal and economic resource: it favors inclusivity and job creation, and promotes resilience of our society against the emerging issues of the 21st century, economic crisis and social alienation, made worse by the current Covid-19 pandemic. To keep such advantages (…)

Feb. 2016 – Aug. 2019

Stroke is the primary cause of acquired disability and the third highest cause of mortality in developed countries. Its incidence is expected to increase due to the growth of ageing populations. Ischemic stroke, whic represents 80% of all stroke cases, is due to occlusion of a cerebral vessel by a clot, that induces neuronal loss and neurologic deficit (…)

Nov. 2019 – Oct. 2022

SPECIFIC POLYMERS is involved in the PheoPhotoDyn Project which is co-financed by the EU and the Occitanie Region. The project involves two University laboratories from the Occitanie Region, the ICGM-IAM laboratory from Montpellier and the IMRCP team from Toulouse. The PheoPhotoDyn project focuses on an ‘innovative non-drug therapy’ (…)

Sep. 2020 – Aug. 2024

Heart failure (HF) and cerebral stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) are some of the most dreadful and frequently occurring diseases in highly developed countries. HF (>20 million cases worldwide) and AF (>70 million cases worldwide) are both associated with impairment of cardiac mechanical function. In order to assist ventricular (…)

Mar. 2021 – Oct. 2024

Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide for which clinicians lack therapeutic strategies. Oxidative stress is a well-known contributor to ischemic stroke damage. Besides neuronal loss, oxidative stress is also implicated in vessel damage, inducing cerebral haemorrhage, a major stroke complication. The current anti-oxidant (…)