(2010) CellMat Laboratory develops fireproof plastics using nanoparticles
CellMat Laboratory is working on the development of fireproof plastics using nanoparticles. The development of fire retardant plastics is very important for industrial sectors like construction, aeronautics an automotive due to the increasingly demanding regulations.
(2009) José Antonio de Saja: Physics, Innovation and Technology Prize
Professor José Antonio de Saja has been awarded with the Physics, Innovation and Technology Prize by the Royal Spanish Society of Physics with the sponsorship of the BBVA Foundation.
(2009) Javier Escudero Arconada: Iberian Forum of PVC Prize
Javier Escudero, PhD student of CellMat Laboratory has been awarded with the Iberian Forum of PVC Prize by his project «Microcellular PVC: production, mechanical properties and advantages of these materials in structural applications».
(2009) CellMat Laboratory: I+D+i, University of Valladolid
CellMat Laboratory participates in a report about I+D+i, conducted by Radio Television of Castile and Leon.
(2008) CellMat Laboratory investigates the applications of bioplastic based foams
CellMat Laboratory has started up a new research line based on the foaming of bioplastic materials. The objective is to produce cellular materials with improved properties and at the same time biodegradable.
Eusebio Solórzano: PhD Thesis with European mention
The PhD Thesis presented by Eusebio Solorzano is the first thesis of the Condensed Matter Physics Department with an European Mention.
(2006) The University of Valladolid is involved in a project to create lighter and cheaper plastic pipes
CellMat Laboratory is involved in a project to create foamed pipes based on polyolefins. These materials will reduce considerably the amount of raw material required for their production maintaining their characteristics and properties.
CellMat Laboratory: Talgo Prize for Technological Innovation
Four researchers of CellMat Laboratory: Prof. Jose Antonio de Saja, prof. Miguel Ángel Rodriguez Perez, Eusebio Solorzano and Jose Antonio Reglero have been awarded with the Talgo Prize for Technological Innovation.