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3. ‘Materials + Technologies’ GroupUPV/EHU HEAD Iñaki MondragonFull Prof. Chemical Eng. STAFF DEDICATED TO NANOFUN-POLY Pedro M. RemiroAssociate Prof. Polymer Sci. & Tech. Koro de la CabaAssociate Prof. Chemical Eng. Arantxa EceizaAssociate Prof. Chemical Eng. Cristina MarietaAssistant Prof. Chemical Eng. NANOFUN-POLY

4. ‘Materials + Technologies’ GroupUPV/EHU RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO NANOFUN-POLY. Nanostructure formation by self-assembling and ionic interactions. Formulations using hybrid structures. In situ monitoring of structure developing during polymer processing by rheology, optical microscopy, DRS and NIR. Nanoparticles (and also NTC) for nanocomposites. Nanostructured composites. Phase separated blends with controlled nanostructure. Block copolymers: nanostructure developing in thermoset or thermoplastic systems. High performance composites. Cellulose-based nanocomposites NANOFUN-POLY

5. EU. 5 FP. RTN - Research Training Network/POLYNETSET "Advanced Thermoset-Based Polymer Blends with Controlled New Molecular Architectures and Morphologies" EU. 6 FP. STREP/MOMO "Innovative Molecular Modelling Approach to Up-GradePolymeric Materials from Post Industrial Rejects" Ministerio Ciencia y Tecnología MAT98-0656. "Interphase and Microstructure Monitoring on Heterogeneous Thermoset Matrices for controlling their Mechanical Behavior" MAT2000-0293. COMOTEMO. "Block Copolymers for Morphological Designing on Thermoplastic Modified Thermooset Systems" MAT2001-0714-CO2-01. DISNEF. "Design of Complex Nanostructured Systems for Functional Purposes" MAT2003-08125. "Semicrystalline Polymers and Block Copolymers in Contact with Surfaces and their Nanocomposites with nanoclays" Eusko Jaurlaritza / Gobierno Vasco EJ98. "Influence of curing/matrix modification/fiber treatment on the Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Matrix Composites" AIRBUS - C.A.S.A. "Electron Beam Curing of Composite Laminates" BAKELITE. "Fast Curing of Moulding Sands" PRODEMA. "Plywood modification for outdoor applications"

6. PhD THESIS J.J. Imaz (1995)TGDDM/Amine Epoxy Matrices M. Franco (1997)DGEBA/Aminic Hardener Epoxis - TP and Rubber Modification K. de Caba (1998)Unsaturated Polyesters/POPTA, Rubber G. Astarloa (1999)Phenolics – Resols. PolymerizationBAKELITE I. Harismendy (1999)Cyanate Matrices – TP Modification P. Gañán (2001) Natural fibres based TS and TP Matriz Composites M. Corcuera (2002)TGDDM/Anhydrides Epoxy Matrices B. Fernández (2002)C Fibre/Epoxy Matrix Composites A. Eceiza (2003)Polyurethanes M. Sarrion (2003)Polyurethaneacrylates/Pultrusion F. Mujika (2003)Mechanics of CF/Epoxy CompositesHEXCEL COMPOSITES G. Kortaberria (2003)‘In situ’ (dielectric and optical fiber) Monitoring and Molecular Dynamics of TSs C. Marieta (2003)CF/Cyanate Matrix Composites N. Gabilondo (2003)Phenolics – Resols. Curing and Final BehaviourBAKELITE PhD thesis (in progress) Natural Fiber / PP or Polyamide Matrix Composites (2) Epoxy-based Adhesives Phenolic and other Natural Thermoset Matrices (2)BAKELITE Compatibilization of TP Modified Epoxy Matrices Mechanics of CF CompositesGAMESA Other Vias of Modification for TS Matrices Nanomorphologies through Block Copolymer Modification of Epoxy Resins Thermodynamic Fundamentals of Polymer Modification Phenolic-matrix NanocompositesBAKELITE Composites with Carbon NanotubesAIRBUS Self-assembling of Block CopolymersREPSOL NANOFUN-POLY

7. PROJECTS UPV/EHU (BRITE, CRAFT, EUREKA, RTN, ALFA, STREP - European Union) (IBEROEKA, PROFIT, INTEK, … - Several Spanish Institutions) (Direct funding) E.A.D.S. - C.A.S.A.FIATREPSOL AIRBUS EspañaSAABBAKELITE HEXCEL CompositesFAURECIALONZA GAMESALUCAS GIRLINGDOW FIBERTECNICC.A.F. ETHICON PRODUCTS ARIES COMPLEX BREMEN IBERIA ASHLAND PIHER - NACESA CELESAKIMBERLY-CLARK FENOQUIMICA SPONTEXAMPO CIKAUTXOFibras y ElastómerosFINFLAX LARUNPLASTEXTRUTECVITAFARMA PRODEMA ARALARAPM LANTIER FPKIGARFLEX BELLOTAFINKANEMAOthers INASMETGAIKERCIDETEK CIDEMCOAIMPLAST Several European & American Universities NANOFUN-POLY

8. Macromolecules Polymer Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics Biomacromolecular Science Polymer Engineering & Science Composites Science & Technology Polymer Composites Journal of Composite Materials Journal of Reinforced Plastics & Composites Journal of Materials Science Journal of Applied Polymer Science Polymer & Polymer Composites Polymer News Journal of Polymer Materials Polymer International Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics European Polymer Journal Plastics, Rubber & Composites Processing & Appl. Other Journals PUBLICATIONS NANOFUN-POLY