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Polyamides (PA) are polymers with worldwide importance for a diverse range of applications. Indeed intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions confer outstanding properties to PA (high mechanical strength, toughness, flexibility and resistance). PA are commonly prepared by polycondensation or anion

As part of our research program on pillar[5]arene derivatives and rotaxanes, we propose to develop a new strategy to prepare pillar[5]arene-containing daisy chains. The proposed strategy is based on the preparation of building blocks functionalized with exchangeable stoppers. The resulting building

Understanding the response of gels under stress is of paramount importance, both fundamentally and in applications. In this general framework, in BOGUS, we will produce unique spherical beads of gel of millimetric size. The gels are based on colloidal particles. They consist in a homogeneous porous

Continuous fiber reinforced composites (CFRP) are used to provide light weight and high performance. Among the possible reinforcements, NCF (Non Crimp Fabric) provides an interesting solution and are increasingly used for highly loaded structures. The fibres are straight and bonded together by stitc

Water being an electronically insulating material, electronic conduction between two electrodes immerged in water is solely possible by directly wiring the two electrodes. Such a wiring can be obtained by dispersing electrically conductive particles that are connected and which form a so-called perc

Smart textile undergoes an explosive industrial development, thanks to its ability to actively interact with its environment. In this favourable economic context, photochromic dye are only used to elaborate passive smart textile that change of color only with poor commercial success. The objective o

- - - - Bio-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces have been known for more than two decades, following the work of the botanists Barthlott and Neinhuis. Superhydrophoby corresponds to hydrophobic rough surfaces that can partially encapsulate air at the interface between the liquid and the solid. This d

The main objective of the project digital-LbL will be to investigate a simple approach for spatially organizing synthetic coded matter; a relevant scientific topic that has been barely addressed to date. To achieve this goal, 3D multilayered films containing successive layers of digital polymers wil

Silicones, or polydiorganosiloxanes, are polymers having outstanding performances and great versatility in uses. During their synthesis, some cyclic oligosiloxanes are obtained by a retro-sission side reaction. The presence of these cyclic oligosiloxanes limits the application range of silicones.

The main research interests of this project are situated at the interface of organic, polymer chemistry and photochemistry and focus on a wide range of polymer-related research fields, such as the design of macromolecular architectures with highly-defined functionality and composition, with a strong

Background: Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a major source of human suffering and disability. The study of IVD disorders is hampered by the intrinsic complexity of this organ, and the absence of standardized models harnessing IVD structure, composition and properties is a severe limitatio

3D Printing has significantly lowered the barrier-of-entry in terms of cost, time and accessibility to micro-fabricated intricate shapes and sophisticated devices, in various fundamental research domains. 3D printers can manufacture objects with sizes ranging from few microns with two-photon stereol

MoveYourIon is a basic research project encompassing contemporary fundamental issues in functional soft matter, with particular focus on the impact of confinement at the nanoscale on ionic transport, a major topic in condensed matter physics. The project aims at establishing the fundamental attribut

The aim of the MAGELAn project is to fabricate magnetic macroporous elastomers that demonstrate large and reversible magnetically-triggered deformation. Recent results have shown foam based materials with large pores. Here, we want to develop a scalable technique leading to a homogeneous porous stru

The Confined Polymers in Solution (CoPinS) project aims to uncover polymer solution dynamics with macromolecular-scale resolution in three dimensions near surfaces. In the context of near-surface dynamics, the solutions studied will be semi-dilute which, up to now, have been investigated much less c

DISAFECAP is a Franco-Luxemburgish project addressing a key unmet need for safe, high performance, flexible solid-state supercapacitors (SCs). We hypothesize that such outcome may be realized through creation of a new family of polymer materials termed dynamic ion gels (DIGs) and produced through th

Sustainable development is a major challenge for the chemical industry of the XXIst century. It must reconcile science, technology, economic viability and citizen acceptability. The use of renewable resources and green chemistry concepts appear to be key points for sustainability. In this context,

To endow molecules and materials with properties, chemists can rely on established structure-property relationships. This approach is relevant at the molecular and supramolecular levels, where much information exists for synthesis and prediction of physicochemical properties. In contrast, it is not

PIMPS-3D proposes a novel process for 3D printing, combining photo-polymerization and block copolymer self-assembly, as part of a collaboration between the academic institutes IPREM et IS2M and Arkema specialty chemicals. Our line of approach is two-pronged: (i) Fundamental/experimental research aim

Singlet carbenes have witnessed tremendous developments in the past two decades, not only as ligands of transition metals, but also as organic catalysts both in molecular chemistry and in polymer synthesis. In contrast, their utility as true monomers has received very little attention. Here we propo

Active Materials consist of a collection of objects that self-propel by absorbing energy from either an internal reservoir or from their surroundings. Examples of these include swimming bacteria, while artificial microswimmers can be realised by active Janus colloids. In recent years, they have bec

Since its inception in 2010, Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA) has revolutionized the way polymer scientists synthesize block copolymers self-assembled nano-objects. PISA consists in synthesizing a solvophobic polymer block from a solvophilic polymer block usually using controlled radical

DYNAMIC-PISA aims at controlling the morphology of block copolymer nanoparticles formed by PISA (Polymerization Induced Self-Assembly) through fine tuning of the exchange dynamics of unimers. PISA is a recent polymerization process that yields amphiphilic block copolymers in a selective solvent (ide

Since their inception in 2011, covalent adaptable networks (CANs), which are permanent organic networks with glass-like fluidity, have initiated a paradigm change in the field of polymer science. Indeed these CANs (also called vitrimers) are structurally similar to thermosets, but the linkages betwe

Producing synthetic (artificial) cells is of interest for an industrial point of view for the directed synthesis of chemicals (bioreactors) but also for understanding the origin of life. The ‘top-down’ approach principally developed at the J. Craig Venter Institute aims at minimizing bacterial genom

Vitrimers are polymeric networks containing dynamic bonds such that their topology can rearrange without any loss of network integrity. Thanks to these chemical and structural characteristics, vitrimers undergo a very gradual Arrhenius like viscosity change when the material is both heated above its

Polymer latexes, i.e. dispersion of polymer particles, are the key products of various applications. They are notably used as one of the primary components in the field of coatings, which require the processing of a liquid latex into a polymer film with specific properties such as adhesion, gloss, b

Over the last two decades, the family of synthetic foldamers has focused a considerable interest, for applications as diverse as HIV treatment, catalysis, photo-controlled folding, or selective guest encapsulation. A special attention has also been paid to the rich supramolecular chemistry of foldam

Lubricating oils are being increasingly used across several industrial applications and the demand for these materials is on the rise and is expected to grow further in order to reduce machinery energy consumption and wear. Within this framework, the development of high performance lubricants is the

Lignocellulosic biomass offers great opportunity to develop sustainable polymeric materials with functional properties. Polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) is a thermoset resin obtained from polycondensation of furfuryl alcohol – a biobased platform molecule. Humins which are co-produced from biorefinery ope

What if body heat could power wearable devices, medical monitors and watches with ultralight, cheap and flexible thermoelectric devices? BODYTEG project aims at taking advantage of the very low thermal conductivity of aerogels made of highly conducting polymers to elaborate new thermoelectric genera

Nanomedicine has sparked a rapidly growing interest as it promises to solve a number of crucial issues associated with conventional therapeutic strategies. Over the past decades, remarkable progresses have been made in the development of engineered nanoparticles able to transport and deliver effecti