The Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanociences (IMCN) of the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) focuses on condensed matter and nanoscience from the atomic and molecular levels to real materials.
This research concerns the synthesis, design, manipulation, implementation and modeling of (bio)molecules, (bio)surfaces and solid materials. The latter are characterized or simulated by means of advanced techniques, which are also sometimes developed as an inherent part of the research. The obtained compounds, materials or devices are then investigated for their functions, properties or reactivity, leading up to applications.
Thematics in the frame of this general methodology, and resulting research projects conducted in the institute, lead to the study of molecules, materials, surfaces and interfaces, with a strong connotation of nanosciences, nanotechnologies and nanomaterials.
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Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
Thanks to funding from the F.R.S.-FNRS, P2C has acquired an ARES‑G2 rheometer, which allows independent measurement of the imposed deformation and the material’s response. This significantly reduces errors related to system inertia and greatly improves measurement accuracy. This instrument will enable more precise characterization of complex materials such as polymers, gels, inks, paints, suspensions, biomaterials, composites, food products, and more.
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Réseau des Plateformes Technologiques
The purpose of the research activities is to develop mathematical models, numerical algorithms and computer software in order to numerically simulate the deformation, damage and failure of engineering materials. Accurate material modeling is essential in order to predict the performance of actual parts and structures made of those materials.The…
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11/09/2025
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Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering
This platform gathers the techniques used for characterising the surface of materials and bio-materials.
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Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
The development of new materials with extended performance is essential to enhance safety, decrease weight, or provide new functionalities (thermoelectric, healing, …) is central in several of our research projects.In our institute, we develop a strong expertise in materials design and characterization, with an integrated view of the whole life…
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31/07/2025
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Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering
Lattices materials range from open and closed cell foams across a wide range of length scale to micro-architectured, multi-phase solids that are manufactured by additive manufacture. Size effects are important too: lattices with struts of small diameter are subjected to high gradients of strain in bending and are consequently have a higher…
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Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering
Microscopy characterization tools mainly in the context of materials science, chemistry, solid-state physics, and (bio)nanotechnology.
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13/08/2026
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Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
A material-by-design approachThe research on this subject is driven through a material-by-design approach relying on the formulation of a set of requirements in terms of performances and constraints, based on which the best material solution is sought. In most cases, only new combinations of materials with new topologies, sizes, hierarchy of…
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Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering
Nature Materials publication by MOST researchersThe content can be accessed on the publisher site - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-020-00869-1
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Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis
Our laboratory is specialised in the study of heterogeneous catalysis, more specifically in the preparation and characterisation of divided solids and catalysts, and in the control of the reactivity of solids. Our topics of excellence are : 1. The use of a bunch of catalysts preparation methods, for adjusting the…
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Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis
