The European Ceramic Society
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France
Institut Européen des Membranes - ENS Chimie Montpellier, Université Montpellier 2 and CNRS
Director : Prof. Philippe Miele
Email : philippe.miele@umontpellier.fr
Phone : + 33 (0)4 67 14 91 04
Address : IEM, CC047, UM2 Place E. Bataillon 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
Website : http : //www.iemm.univ-montp2.fr
Research topics :
Methodologies
- "Polymer Derived Ceramics (PDCs)" route.
- nanostructuring of materials with innovative methods of chemical synthesis.
- Ceramic, composite, and hybrid membranes.
- Surface treatments by cold plasmas.
- Innovative characterization methods specifically tailored to membranes and thin films.
Application fields
- Materials for chemical storage of hydrogen; materials for next-generation nuclear plants; materials for heterogeneous catalysis and renewable energy; sustainable materials; new ceramics with high added value.
- Membrane materials for catalytic or photocatalytic membrane reactors; gas separation and gas treatment.
Any other relevant information :
Contact-persons for GFC/ECerS
Prof. André Ayral
+33 (0)4 67 14 91 43
Latest news
Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust is 31st May 2025
Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before end of July 2025. Activities submitted for the deadline of 31st May 2025 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before August 2025.
12th March - International Day of Ceramics!
Dear Ceramic Community,
We are pleased to announce that March 12, 2025, marks the first-ever International Day of Ceramics!
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