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France
Polytechnic University Haut de France - CERAMATHS-DMP
Research and education on technical ceramics
Director : Prof. Christian COURTOIS
Email : christian.courtois@uphf.fr
Phone : +33 3 27531660
Address : Campus universitaire de Maubeuge Boulevard Charles de Gaulle 59600 Maubeuge
Website : https://www.uphf.fr/ceramaths/en/departments/departments/materials-and-processes-department-dmp
Research topics :
- Bioactive ceramics for bone substitution and Drug delivery systems : calcium phosphate powder synthesis, macroporous bone substitute fabrication, functionalization for prophylactic treatments and phagotherapy.
Contact information :
Dr Jean-Christophe HORNEZ (HDR)
Tel : +33-3275316
jean-christophe.hornez@uphf.fr
- Functional ceramics and composites : fabrication of piezoelectrical ceramics and polymer-ceramic composites from powder synthesis up to devices for actuators.
Contact information :
Prof. Christian COURTOIS
Tel : +33-327531669
- Surface functionalization by ceramic coatings : wear, corrosion and temperature resistant coatings by sol-gel technique.
Contact information :
Prof. Arnaud TRICOTEAUX
Tel. +33-327531660
Exceptional facilities :
- High capacity reactors for Ca-P oxide powder synthesis by precipitation route (up to 8 kg per batch).
- Microwave assisted sintering
Financial support programmes :
- Interreg V Programme France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen
- Regional fundings : ARCiR Nord pas de Calais
- National fundings : ANR
Latest news
YCN Newsletter 27 - YCN Committee member - Welcome to Aleksandra Milojkovic
It is a true honor to introduce myself as the new Committee Member of the Young Ceramists Network.
YCN Newsletter 27 - Expert opinion - Nicola Döbelin, PhD
Why Crystal Structure Matters: Decoding the Performance of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials
In the world of calcium phosphate biomaterials, crystal structure is often the silent driver behind a material’s success—or failure. Whether we are developing bone graft substitutes or studying bioceramic interactions at the tissue interface, understanding the underlying crystal lattice isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.
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