
Joint Research Unit 5223 on polymer materials under the supervision of the CNRS, INSA Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University and Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne University

A unique research unit in France
The IMP has a structure that highlights its dual know-how through 4 centers of expertise and its ability to coordinate its different scientific expertise within two interdisciplinary centers.
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Divisions
The IMP is organized into 4 disciplinary divisions and 2 interdisciplinary research divisions.
Disciplinaries
Polymer chemistry
Polymer structure and rheology - Processes and modelling
Physical-chemistry of polymers
Physics of polymers
Interdisciplinaries
Polymers for the development of materials with low environmental impact
Polymer materials at the interface with life sciences
Pôles
L’IMP est organisé en 4 pôles disciplinaires et 2 pôles de recherche interdisciplinaires.
Disciplinaires
Interdisciplinaires
Chimie des polymères
Structure et rhéologie des polymères, procédés et modélisation
Polymères pour le développement de matériaux à faible impact environnemental
Physico-chimie des polymères
Physique des polymères
Matériaux polymères à l’interface avec les sciences de la vie

Defenses
PhD defense of Emma HAUVILLE
INSA Lyon
07/10/2027
"Structuration multi-échelle de couches catalytiques pour application pile à combustible : de l’état dispersé à l’état solide" The defense is confidential.

Defenses
PhD defense of Hissein ADAM
Amphithéâtre Royer, Bat. Jacqueline Ferrand, INSA Lyon
10/09/2026
"New insights into the recycling of multilayer barrier films: interplay between structure, processing, rheology and advanced recycling pathways." on 10/09/2026 at 2:00 PM

Projects
Inauguration of the international research project (IRP) NEXGEN in Prague
03/07/2026

Defenses
PhD defense of Lucas RAJINTHAN
Amphithéâtre Laura Bassi, INSA Lyon
26/06/2026
"Structure-Property Relationships in a Silicone RTV-2 Elastomer Reinforced with MDVQ Resins", le 26 juin 2026 à 14h00, Amphithéâtre Laura Bassi, INSA Lyon
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Article
Artificial Intelligence Decodes Brain Elemental Signatures to Stratify Aging and Neurological Diseases
Tillement Augustin, Nemeth Eszter, David Laurent, Cenesiz Dilek, Neumayer Ulrich, Fousse Mathias, Liu Yang, Schulz-Schaeffer Walter J., Fassbender Klaus, Detappe Alexandre, Lux Francois, Groppa Sergiu, Tillement Olivier, Decker Yann
2026
RESEARCH, 9
ConsultArticle, Early Access
Taking a Step Back: An Attempt at Rationalizing Anionic and Cationic Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclosiloxanes in Miniemulsion
Ganachaud Francois
2026
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
ConsultArticle, Early Access
Development of Segregated Elastomer-Thermoplastic Piezoresistive Composites for Highly Sensitive and Wide-Range Temperature Sensors
Mamunya Yevgen, Maruzhenko Oleksii, Paraschenko Iryna, Pylypenko Andrii, Iurzhenko Maksym, Misiura Andrii, Godzierz Marcin, Pruvost Sebastien
2026
ACS APPLIED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
ConsultArticle, Early Access
Polypropylen Composites and Hybrid Composites Reinforced With Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers and Nanoclays: Structure-Processing-Properties Relationships
Balla Mohamed Ait, Belcadi Oumaima, Maazouz Abderrahim, Lamnawar Khalid, Arrakhiz Fatima Ezzahra
2026
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
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