Polymer Functionalization Group FUPOL

The group is made up of an average of 10 researchers, 4 of them on staff. It is dedicated to the development of new methodologies for the synthesis and chemical modification, functionalization, structuring and processing (supercritical CO2 and 3D printing) of polymer materials. He belongs to the CSIC Susplast, Sosecocir, FAB-3D and Salud Global PTIs. He has participated in 3 projects related to COVID. It has created the EBT Releasycell S.L. (2018-2019) and is in the process of transferring iFABCell technology. In the last 5 years, it has published about 30 articles in prestigious international journals, has filed 6 patents, has participated in 3 international projects (one H2020), 7 national projects, 6 R&D contracts with industry (one active) , has consolidated collaborations with groups from Ireland, France and Chile, as well as with different Hospitals and has set up an Associated Unit with the UCM. He is very active in training and outreach activities.