Research
The department of Chemistry is part of the research production of the doctoral program in Chemistry and three research groups:
Supramolecular Materials for Biomedical and Environmental Technologies (SUMBET)
Lines of research:
- supramolecular interactions of substances of pharmaceutical, biological or environmental interest with cyclodextrins, surfactants and polymers
- Phase structure and properties of colloidal and polymeric Materials
- Thermoplastic Nanocomposites and Soft Nanocomposites
- Wastewater treatment
- Waste recovery
- Biomethanisation of organic waste
- Photocatalytic degradation of emerging pollutants
- Hydrogel matrices for the sorption and release of molecules model. Drug release
- Chemical and material study of historical-artistic heritage
Materials and Cultural Heritage (MATCH)
Research topics
-Lime mortars for various applications. Lime mortars for restoration of the Built Heritage. Lime mortars with improved resistance. Additive lime mortars.
-Polymer-modified binders: study of cement mortars and lime mortars with improved properties through the addition of different polymeric additives. design and synthesis of new additives. assessment of the behaviour in the properties of mortars.
-Cement and lime matrices with decontaminating properties. Self-cleaning mortars. Greenhouse gas detoxifiers by means of photocatalytic and CO2 retention agents. Valorisation of industrial waste.
-Retention of toxic metals in cement matrices. Use as solidification/stabilisation agents for aluminate cement. Aluminate and phosphate cements as retention agents. Leaching tests. Behaviour of matrices with added polymers to improve the retention of toxic metals Degree . Complexation.
laboratory Integrated Environmental Quality (LICA)
Lines of research:
- Biomonitoring of environmental pollutants: effects on biodiversity
- Effects of reactive nitrogen in different environmental spheres
- Monitoring and assessment of pollution in ecosystems, urban areas, industrial areas and indoor environments.
- Studying biogeochemical cycles in ecosystems: integrated monitoring
- Greenhouse gas monitoring in ecosystems sensitive to climate change
- Classification, mapping, assessment, conservation and rehabilitation of soils