Location: J-124
Phone: 3938-8268
Responsible: Prof. Marcos Lopes Dias
Website: http://www.ima.ufrj.br/laboratorios/lcprb
LCPRB develops research work involving studies on polymerization processes with organic and metallic initiators and catalysts for the production of polymers and copolymers with specific properties for packaging and biomedicine applications.
The first research line of the laboratory "Polymerization with metallic catalysts" started in 1993 and it has as main objective to investigate the preparation of catalysts for the polymerization of monomers by the coordination-insertion reaction. The research group developed works involving classic, homogeneous and heterogeneous (supported) Ziegler-Natta catalysts, metallocene and Brookhart catalysts for the polymerization of olefins. The research line also contemplates the use of organic and metallic initiators in the polymerization of cyclic monomers, such as lactides, lactones and cyclic carbonates for the production of biodegradable polymers by the ring opening reaction.
In the line of research entitled Nanostructured and biodegradable polymeric materials, processes for preparing non-biodegradable and biodegradable nanostructured polymeric materials are investigated aiming at applications in packaging, biomedicine and other applications. The laboratory has studied the production of 2D and 3D structures using the electrospinning technique, which serve as scaffolds for tissue engineering and the release of active ingredients and drugs. It has also been carried out work on the preparation of polymeric nanocomposites using 2D fillers such as graphene nanolines.
The last line of research “PET recycling” has as main objective to investigate post-consumption poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) depolymerization processes, aiming at the production of monomers and molecules of low molar mass that can be used as raw material for the chemical industry and as additives, for example, asphalt and plastics. A Work on solvolysis (glycolysis and aminolysis) has already been completed.
Localization: Cidade Universitária, Ilha do Fundão campus, at Horácio Macedo Avenue 2.030, Bloco J, 21.941-598 Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Responsible: Profª. Leila Lea Yuan Visconte, Profª. Elen Beatriz Acordi Vasques Pacheco, Profª. Ana Lúcia Nazareth da Silva
The Laboratory Núcleo de Excelência em Reciclagem e Desenvolvimento Sustentável - NERDES – was created as a response to the increased social concern with the future of the next generation. Today it is already felt the lack of planification to manage the use of our resources. At NERDES issues related to sustainable development in the polymer area are worked out by the development of several projects, some still at the academic level and other in response to interests of companies and agencies.
Adress: Rua Moniz Aragão, 360, bloco 8G/CT2, Ilha do Fundão, CEP 21941-594
Professors: Profª. Claudia Regina Elias Mansur, Associate professor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Profª. Elizabete Fernandes Lucas, Titular professor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Profª. Luciana Spinelli Ferreira, Adjunct professor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
In 1994, Professor Elizabete Lucas, using her previous knowledge in Petroleum E&P, started her the activities in Institute of Macromolecule of UFRJ, exclusively in polymeric additives applied to the production, treatment and processing of oil, advising students (undergraduate, master and doctoral).
Read more: Laboratory of Macromolecules and Colloids in the Oil Industry – LMCP
Localization: J-108
Telephone: 3938-8276
Responsible: Prof. Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior
Site: http://labios.wix.com/labios
Main goal
Development of polymeric materials that improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of anthropogenic activities on the environment. Focused on environmental recovery, Human Health, Biomaterials, Sensors.
Main Research Lines
Location: J-113
Phone: 3938-7225
Responsible: Prof. Luis Cláudio Mendes
In the laboratory, polymeric mixtures and composites are produced, using recycled and virgin polymers, in order to obtain new materials with combined properties. A reactive mixture is developed in the molten state with polymers of polyester type, polyamide, polyurethane, among others, to obtain copolymer in situ. Synthesis of monomer with application in the dental field. Application and characterization of dental composites for dental restoration. Nano particulate composites for application in films, membranes for proton conduction, among others.
IMA – Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Cidade Universitária – Av. Horácio Macedo, 2.030
Centro de Tecnologia – Bloco J
CEP 21941-598 – Rio de Janeiro – RJ – Brasil
E-mail: secdiretoria@ima.ufrj.br
