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LEPAMAP-PRODIS is a team of academics and technical staff from the University of Girona who share an interest in circular environmental economics. They focus on the paper industry, food contact requirements, nanocellulose, composite materials made from natural fibres, ecodesign and process scaling.
Universitat de Girona (UDG)
Sustainable materials; circular economy; nanocellulose; biocomposites; bio-based polymers; plastic recycling; active packaging; 3d printing; natural fibres; paper; materials engineering; ecodesign; chemical engineering
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Technological capabilities
LEPAMAP-PRODIS has first-class scientific facilities and equipment (~650 m²), spread between the Polytechnic School and the UdG Research and Innovation Park:
- Fibres and nanocellulose lab: Complete equipment to extract, modify, produce (GEA PANDA+PANTHER high-pressure homogenizer) and characterize fibres and nanocelluloses (Mütek PCD, MorFi, lyophilizer, electrospinning, Malvern Zetasizer).
- Pilot plant for processing polymers and composites: Extruders, industrial injectors, mixers/compounders (Brabender, Gelimat), presses, impregnation line, mills.
- Additive manufacturing laboratory: 3D printers (FDM, SLA), equipment for filament production/characterization. LEPAMAP-PRODIS is part of the joint UdG-Eurecat initiative (3DML).
- Advanced characterization laboratory: Thermal techniques (DSC, TGA, DMA), as well as mechanical (Instron, nanoindentation), morphological (SEM-FEG/EDX, TEM, AFM, optical), chemical (FTIR, Raman), rheological, barrier (O2, H2O), surface (Krüss contact angle), and accelerated ageing techniques. Access to STR-UdG (NMR, XRD, ICP, etc.).
TOPTechnological fields
Green chemistry
Sustainable materials
Recycling and recovery
Nature-based solutions, Blue economy
Relevant equipment
High-pressure homogenizer with capacity of 120 L/h (two-stage, reaching pressures of 1000 bar) equipped with a heat exchange system. Makes it possible to process advanced sustainable materials, dispersions and advanced emulsions for different sectors: cosmetics, paint, food, cellulose, varnishes, coatings, and thickeners, among others.
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