The Materials Technology and Sustainability Research Group (MATS) of the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Universitat de València focuses its research activity on the design, development, characterisation and validation of technologies for the preparation and functionalisation of materials with a multi-sectoral character, and with a focus on sustainability within the concept of circular economy.
MATS' lines of work include:
- the development of technologies for obtaining and functionalising (nano/micro) polymeric fibres and films, composites and hybrids, and their transfer to industrial sectors based on membrane technology: effluent treatment, packaging and biomedicine, among others;
- research into the correlation between the physico-chemical properties of polymeric and hybrid materials and their performance in service conditions, aimed at design re-engineering;
- the evaluation of alternatives for the material, chemical, energy and biological recovery of plastic waste, under the concept of circular economy and the use of bio-resources;
- the development of advanced reaction techniques using supercritical fluids or emerging solvents to obtain polymers of interest; and
- the design of nanostructured catalysts using electrochemical techniques for the preparation of hybrid membranes.
MATS is made up of a multidisciplinary team, with expertise in (bio)polymer and composite technology, advanced reaction processes with sustainable emerging solvents, hybrid catalyst generation for environmental technologies and corrosion control techniques. In this way, they are able to address the challenges of industries and institutions committed to sustainable innovation in environmentally efficient and value-added products and processes. MATS is also committed to the transfer of research and innovation results to society, by means of
- the training of qualified professionals in a scientific-technological and international environment, through internships, academic stays and the development of doctoral and master's theses;
- the preparation of specialised training courses and workshops in the field of sustainability and the circular economy of materials;
- dissemination in general and specialised environments and
- collaboration in networks and technological platforms for the development of Research, Development and Innovation projects.
- To develop technologies for obtaining and functionalising (nano/micro) polymeric, composite and hybrid fibres and films.
- To investigate the correlation between the physico-chemical properties of polymeric and hybrid materials and their performance.
- Evaluate the alternatives for the material, chemical, energy and biological recovery of plastic waste.
- Develop advanced reaction techniques using supercritical fluids or ionic liquids to support polymerisation processes.
- Design nanostructured catalysts using electrochemical techniques for the preparation of hybrid membranes.
- Develop and validate strategies to protect against metal corrosion.
- Design and application of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as reaction media and catalysts
Synthesis of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents on demand as reaction media and/or catalysts. Study of the feasibility of the reaction process. Study of the feasibility of the solvent recovery process.
- Design and validation of polymeric and composite materials for membrane technology
Technology for the design of functionalised polymers and composites for the development of membranes in flat or fibre format. Control of parameters such as pore size, wettability, chemical affinity, thermal, chemical and mechanical stability.
- Preparation of materials under supercritical conditions
Obtaining the optimum supercritical operating conditions for the preparation of materials... Modelling and kinetics of the reaction process.
- Development of polymeric and composite materials with advanced properties for packaging applications
Development of new polymeric materials and composites with advanced properties: active, smart, biodegradable, recyclable, edible, nanocomposites and biocomposites, for application in food and pharmaceutical preservation systems.
- Development of hybrid TiO2-polymeric membranes for water decontamination and compound purification applications
Development of self-cleaning hybrid membranes consisting of modified TiO2 nanotubes for application in the removal of emerging pollutants from water and purification of chemical compounds by pressure-driven filtration processes.
- Design and characterisation of nanostructured (photo)catalysts obtained by electrochemical anodising of various metals and alloys
Synthesis, modification and characterisation of new (photo)nanostructured catalysts obtained by electrochemical anodising of metals and alloys. Validation in energy, environmental and biomedical applications.
- Modelling and simulation of property transport in polymeric membranes.
Development of mathematical models, based on the finite element method (FEM), for the study of multicomponent matter transport, coupled or not to the transport of heat energy, through multilayer polymeric structures.
- Valorisation of plastic waste by mechanical, chemical, thermal and biological processes
Development of methodologies and physico-chemical analysis of plastic waste to establish the most appropriate recovery strategies.
- BADIA VALIENTE, JOSE DAVID
- PDI-Titular d'Universitat
- Cap de Seccio-Servei
- Cap Iniciativa Per a Sostenibilitat
- GIL CASTELL, OSCAR
- PDI-Ajudant Doctor/A
- MARTINEZ SORIA, VICENTE
- PDI-Catedratic/a d'Universitat
- Director/a Titulacio Master Oficial
- JIMENEZ ROBLES, RAMON
- Doctorand.
- Alumn.-Servei de Formacio Permanent
- CHAFER ORTEGA, AMPARO
- PDI-Titular d'Universitat
- Coordinador/a Curs
- SANCHEZ TOVAR, RITA
- PDI-Titular d'Universitat
Collaborators
- Fernández Bazán, Mireia
- Martin Poyo, Cristina
- ExpandirBADIA VALIENTE, JOSE DAVIDPDI-Titular d'UniversitatCap de Seccio-ServeiCap Iniciativa Per a Sostenibilitat
- ExpandirGIL CASTELL, OSCARPDI-Ajudant Doctor/A
- ExpandirCHAFER ORTEGA, AMPAROPDI-Titular d'UniversitatCoordinador/a Curs
- ExpandirMARTINEZ SORIA, VICENTEPDI-Catedratic/a d'UniversitatDirector/a Titulacio Master Oficial
- Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
- Manufacture of man-made fibres
- Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles
- Manufacture of plastic packing goods
- Manufacture of builders ware of plastic
- Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
- Technical testing and analysis
- Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- Specialised design activities
- University education
Burjassot/Paterna Campus
Av. Universitat, s/n
46100 Burjassot (Valencia)
- BADIA VALIENTE, JOSE DAVID
- PDI-Titular d'Universitat
- Cap de Seccio-Servei
- Cap Iniciativa Per a Sostenibilitat
