6 avenue de Clavières
30319 ALES Cedex, France
Tel : (33) 04-66-78-56 22
Fax : (33) 04-66-78-53-65
Research > Centre for Mass-Production Materials
Research topics:
Environmental degradation and the recycling of polymers and composite materials Fire retardency of polymers and composite<S >s</S> materials Adhesion, wetting and interfaces in polymers, composites and dispersions Psychosensorial properties of materials : visual and tactile aspects Mechanical engineering : analysis of structural materials applications for integrated systems Wear and environmental durability of stone, concrete, and cement-based materials : in situ studies in civil engineering
Director : Mireille Fouletier, Pr.
4 professors 25 academic faculty members 14 technicians and administrative staff 18 research students
Powder grinders and methods of characterisation (granulometry, specific surfaces, zetametry, etc...) Microscopic preparation laboratory Analysis by microscopy (optical and SEM), X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, FTIR, RAMAN, DSC, etc... Polymer extruders Polymer testers (shock, scratching, abrasion, etc...) Viscoanalyser, rheometer Ageing equipment Wetting measurement apparatus Holography table Lasers and cameras CAD and numerical modeling Extensometers Mechanical dynamic testing machines