The main research areas of the group are:
- 1. Synthesis and functionalization of nanoparticles and nanotubes
- 2. Self-assembly of nanostructured plastics
- 3. Functionalization of carbon nanotubes and nanofibres
- 4. Development of new nanostructured materials for opto-electronics and other applications
- 5. Preparation of nanostructured matrices by addition of nanoparticles
- 6. Nanolithography and nanoidentation by Atomic Force Microscopy
- 7. New plastics based in renewable materials
- 8. Biopolymers and bionanocomposites (cellulose microfibrils, nanoclays eta inorganic nanoparticles, organic and metalics, sol-gel process)
- 9. Composites based on wood and natural fibers
- 10. Biorefinery
- 11. Thermoset composites based on carbon and glass fiber
- 12. Elastomeric materials and their composites