Divisions
The IMP is organized into 4 disciplinary research divisions and 2 interdisciplinary divisions.
Our 4 disciplinary research divisions
The CHEM division focuses on synthesis, chemical modification and the study of synthetic and natural polymers for the development of functional materials with specific properties (different macromolecular architectures, polycondensates, polymer networks, foams, gels, thin films, colloids, etc.).
The field of investigation of the PHYSICO division is the study of interactions developing between colloids, polymers and a polymer solution to build texturing and structuring strategies.
The STERHEO division develops a knowledge base in the field of rheology and polymer-shaping processes with the fundamental objective of understanding and controlling relationships in the structure/rheological properties/processes triptych.
The scientific approach of the PHYS division (physical properties of polymers) aims to establish the architecture-physical properties relationships of polymers, mainly mechanical, electrical and transport. This approach relies on the development of experimental tools specific to each of the properties, thus enabling the study of mechanisms governing properties.
Our 2 interdisciplinary divisions
The LIFE division incorporates an interdisciplinary approach from the molecule to the object/device, combining skills from macromolecular and oligomer chemistry, biofunctionalisation, formulation, process design, multi-scale characterisation and the assessment of relevant properties for targeted applications in life sciences.
The division’s activity is divided into three areas: bio-inspired materials, colloids for health and polymers for fluorescence bio-imaging
The DEFI division (Polymers for the Development of Materials with Low Environmental Impact) aims to coordinate the Unit’s complementary skills for the eco-design of more environmentally-friendly materials, or materials used in the field of clean and renewable energies or responding to the issue of reducing CO2 emissions.
The division’s activity focuses on three areas: environmentally-friendly polymers, polymers used in clean energy and polymers for lightening.