The European Ceramic Society
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France
NS3E – Institut franco-allemand de recherches de Saint-Louis (ISL) / CNRS-ISL-Université de Strasbourg (UMR 3208)
Pyrotechny, Nanoenergetic Materials, Nanodiamond and Ceramic Materials, Detection devices
Director : Dr. HDR. Denis SPITZER
Email : denis.spitzer@isl.eu
Phone : +33 3 89695075
Address : ISL 5, avenue du Général Cassagnou BP 70034 68301 SAINT-LOUIS Cedex
Website : www.isl.eu/
Research topics :
- Reactivity of nanothermites : Physical mixing and chemical synthesis of redox mixtures, mechanical and electrostatic discharge desensitization of nanothermites with additives.
Dr. Marc COMET (HDR) / Dr. Pierre GIBOT
Tel : +33-3 89695873, 5877
marc.comet@isl.eu; pierre.gibot@isl.eu
- Energetic and inert nanomaterials : Pure materials, mixtures and (nano)co-crystals synthesis by continuous crystallization (Spray Flash Evaporation).
Dr. Denis SPITZER (HDR)
Tel : +33-3 89695075
- Study of ultrafine traces of Energetic Materials (EM) : Microscopy (AFM/STM) of EM, detection of EM traces with bio-inspired systems, study by nanocalorimetry.
Dr. Denis SPITZER (HDR)
Tel : +33-3 89695075
- Nanodiamond and nanoceramic synthesis by detonation : Size control and doping of materials, functionalization and deposition of ND, understanding the detonation process at nanoscale.
Dr. Vincent PICHOT (HDR) / Dr. Pierre GIBOT
Tel. +33-3 89695071 / 5877
Exceptional facilities :
- Detonation tank, Spray Flash Evaporation process, Nanocalorimetry.
- Mechanical and electrostatic testing platform for energetic materials.
Financial support programmes :
- European fundings : EDA, H2020.
- National fundings : DGA, ANR.
Latest news
Obituary - Professor Athena Tsetsekou
The Greek Scientific Community mourns the loss of our dear colleague Professor Athena Tsetsekou (64), Professor at the National Technical University of Athens, at the School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, and President of the Hellenic Ceramic Society.
2026 ECerS International Ceramist Student Exchange Program – 1st call!
In the frame of the 2026 ECerS International Student exchange program, ECerS is opening a call to allow grants to European Students to attend the 50th ICACC (International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites) that will be held from 25th to 30th January 2026 in Daytona Beach - Florida - United States!
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