TEQUIMA – Separation Operations and Technology of Polymers Laboratory
Research lines
- Synthesis of biolubricants based on vegetable oils and fatty acids
- Synthesis of nanoSilices and agglomerates of nanomaterials of different functionality for application in polymers and dispersion systems
- Development of active and passive systems for residential application for solar energy storage
- Functionalization of polymers derived from ethylene oxide
- Synthesis of flexible polyurethane (PU) foams with high water absorption capacity, containing super-absorbents
- Synthesis of polyurethane (PU) foams from functionalized polyols obtained by ´´Chemistry Click´´
- Development of new biodegradable polyurethanes with fire retardant properties
- Development of microcapsules containing extraction agents (DEHPA, Aliquat, LIX, TOPO, etc.) for the selective separation of heavy metals from contaminated water
- Recovery of polyurethane foam residues by glycolysis
- Synthesis, purification and characterization of biodiesel
- Synthesis of Bio-based polyols from vegetable oils
- Síntesis y funcionalización de polímeros para la liberación controlada de fármacos mediante tecnología supercrítica
- Preparation of microcapsules containing phase change materials (PCMs), for application in the textile, footwear and construction industry
- Controlled release of extracts of Allium sativum
- Ionic Exchange: development and tuning of new models for the determination of basic design parameters
- Extraction with Supercritical Fluids: recovery of valuable substances from natural products or by-products
Members

Antonio.LucasM@uclm.es
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Juan.RRomero@uclm.es
Extensión 6345

Ignacio.gracia@uclm.es
Extensión: 3419

Manuel.CFranco@uclm.es
Extensión: 6709

MariaJesus.Ramos@uclm.es
Extensión: 6348

Angel.Perez@uclm.es
Extensión: 3413

Teresa.Garcia@uclm.es
Extensión 3511

AnaMaria.Borreguero@uclm.es
Extensión 6353

JesusManuel.Garcia@uclm.es
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Postdoctorales

Javier.Ramos@uclm.es
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Doctorandos

MariaPrado.Garrido@uclm.es
Extensión 96318

Encarnacion.Cruz@uclm.es
Extensión 96350

Jesus.delAmo@uclm.es
extensión 96318

Alberto.Bornez@uclm.es
extensión 96318

Daniel.Lopez@uclm.es
Extensión 96321

Sonia.Lopez@uclm.es
Extensión 96350

Macarena.JVazquez@uclm.es
Extensión 96321

Juan.Catala@uclm.es
Extensión 96350
Capabilities and Equipment
- Pilot Plant Spray Drying (production of microcapsules / nanoparticles).
- Pilot Plant production of microcapsules (suspension polymerization).
- Unit of recovery of polystyrene foams by supercritical technology.
- Press OEKOTEC CA 59 G. Extraction of vegetable oils.
- Sulzer pervaporation unit.
- Demonstration plant for the recovery of polyurethane foams by glycolysis.
- BUCHI BEP 280 500 ml reactor. BUCHI control model BDC.SC.
- BUCHI B-290 Mini Dryer Spray with BUCHI B-296 dehumidifier and Inert Loop.
- MALVERN Mastersizer 2000. Determination of solid particle sizes.
- MALVERN Viscotek GPCmax VE-2001 TDA 302 detector.
- MALVERN Bohlin Gemini Rheometer Advanced (viscosity of liquids, mixtures and suspensions).
- Nüve TK120 climate cabin with temperature log. Thermal characterization of materials.
- Kugelrhor vacuum short pass distiller. Component Separation
- VIRTIS Advantage Freeze Dryer.
- DSC, SETARAM Sensys Evo 600.
- Automatic test equipment POFF, Mod. V22101 / ISL.
- Automatic titrator 702 SM Titrino Metrohm.
- Rancimat 743 Metrohm (Oxidation Stability).
- PENSKY MARTENS PM4 / Petrotest (Semi-automatic closed cup inflammation point (diesel)).
- G1530A-6890 Plus / Hewlet Packard gas chromatograph, glyceride analysis.
- Elemental Analyzer CHNS CHNS 932 / LECO, Content Analysis in C, N, H, S.
- Thermo TN 3000, sulfur content.
- IQT (AET), Measurement of Cetane Number.
- TGA Q600 Thermogravimetric analysis of materials.
- HPLC 230. High performance liquid chromatograph. Analysis of volatile organic substances mixtures.
- AXIO IMAGER A1. Optical microscope. Determination and counting of asbestos fibers and study of materials with phase change (PCM).
- FT IR 640-IR. Spectrophotometer Analysis of crystalline free silica and identification of functional groups of materials.
- ICP 710-ES. Mass spectrometer. Quantitative determination of most of the elements of the periodic table at trace and ultratrace levels, starting from samples in aqueous or organic solution.






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Research projects
- Producción de slurries termorreguladores de tamaño submicrónico y materiales termoeléctricos de baja temperatura para la transformación de la radiación solar en energía
- Diseño de matrices poliméricas para la dosificación de sustancias bioactivas mediante tecnología supercrítica
- PolyUrethane Recycling towards a Smart Circular Economy (PUReSmart)
- Fuel laboratory Analysis and reporting of results for the company
- Development of new biodegradable, biocompatible and / or flame retardant polyurethanes based on phosphonates and natural compounds
- Specific collaboration agreement between the Nuclear Safety Council and the UCLM on the program of environmental radiological surveillance in the environment of the nuclear power plants of José Cabrera and Trillo
- New Advanced insulation phase change materials
- Calorimetry with controlled high pressure cell for recycling polymer waste
- Removal of surface, underground and drainage mercury from the Almadén mining area through microcapsules containing selective extraction agents
- Functionalization of biopolymers through CLICK chemistry in supercritical media
- Nanocomposite for building constructions and civil infraestructures: European network pilot production line to promote industrial application cases (NANOLEAP)
- Generación Termoeléctrica con energía SOLar residual acumulada en slurries de cambio de fase mediante dispositivos Seebeck basados en perovskitas (GTSOL)
- Promoción del sector agroindustrial mediante tecnología supercrítica para la obtención de fármacos «a medida»
- Partículas bioactivas para la eliminación selectiva de bilirrubina en pacientes hemodializados en estado crítico
- Synthesis and impregnation of biocompatible microparticles with drugs in supercritical CO2
- Polyurethane Recycling by Supercritical Technology (PPII11-0099-7216)
- Obtaining Lyophilisates from Allium sativum: INCREASE OF THE TIOSULFINATE CONCENTRATIONS IN THE EXTRACTS AND EFFECT ON THE CAPACITY OF THE EXTRACT AS A HYDROGEN SULFIDE LIBERATOR
- Synthesis of micro-nanoparticles of L-Polylactic containing anticancer drugs using the SASe impregnation technique
- Polyurethane recycling using supercritical technology
- Equipamiento para caracterización y desarrollo de materiales térmicos avanzados con aplicaciones ignífugas
- Equipamiento para la síntesis y comprobación de la efectividad de partículas para la eliminación de metabolitos tóxicos en sangre
- Equipment for the ITQUIMA biofuel unit: Cetane index meter, HPLC, digital densimeter and FTIR spectrophotometer
- 100KN mechanical testing servohydraulic machine
- Convenio entre el CSN- UCLM- sobre el programa de vigilancia radiológica ambiental en el entorno de las centrales nucleares José Cabrera y Trillo (PVRAIN)
- Análisis de la distribución de tamaños de partícula de preparados farmacéuticos
- Estudio de variables de proceso críticas y de la influencia de la presencia de impurezas en los productos de la línea Unither
- Desarrollo de la síntesis química y de los métodos analíticos asociados a proyectos BD 18-19 en curso de investigación
- Acuerdo específico CSN- UCLM- Programa de vigilancia radiológica ambiental (REM)
- Estudio de la estabilidad de Tiosulfinatos en triglicéridos de origen vegetal
- Recovery and purification of chemical
- Investigation of new raw materials for adhesive formulation
- Isolation of hesperidin from citrus rind
- Determination of the particle size distribution of pharmaceutical preparations
- Modeling the manufacturing process of high resilience polyols
- Analytical development and preparation of pharmaceutical active ingredients in laboratory and pilot plant
- Analytical development of compound S-78454 API (anticancer) Phase II
- Analytical development of precursors for anticancer drugs
- Isolation and preparation of antioxidants of natural origin in laboratory and pilot plant
- Collaborative framework agreement for research in advanced materials and their application in construction
- Optimization of the production process of provitamin A, sterols, vitamin E and biodiesel from palm oil
- Analytical development for the preparation of antidepressants and oncology products in the laboratory and pilot plant
PhD thesis
- Impregnation and functionalization of biodegradable polymers via click chemistry in supercritical CO2
- Síntesis e industrialización de desencofrante hidrofóbico conteniendo SiO2-CH3 para impermeabilización de estructuras civiles
- Development of PLGA/Gemcitabine carriers using solvents and High pressure CO2
- Development of microcapsules with thermal energy storage (TES) capability for concrete applications
- Passive energy storage materials for building application
- Development of biobased materials from renewable resources
- Glicólisis de espumas de poliuretano en medio supercrítico
- Síntesis de microcápsulas para la extracción selectiva de metales pesados
- Valorización de residuos de poliestireno mediante aceites naturales terpénicos y CO2 a alta presión
- Synthesis of impregnated biodegradable scaffolds in supercritical carbon dioxide
- Microencapsulation of phase change materials for textile application
- Synthesis of biocompatible polymeric materials for controlled drug release by supercritical technology
- Valorization of paprika oleoresin by supercritical technology
- Synthesis of thermoregulatory microcapsules and their application to building materials
- Studies to improve the biodiesel production process
- Optimization of a biodiesel synthesis process revaluing vine by-products
- Synthesis of impregnated biodegradable scafolds in supercritical carbon dioxide
- Synthesis and application of phosphorylated polyether polyols as reactive flame retardant
- Valorization of polystyrene wastes using natural terpenes and high pressure CO2
- Synthesis of microcapsules containing extractants agents for the selective removal of heavy metals from wastewaters
External collaborations
- Scientific collaboration in the development of prototypes for the extraction of natural products in a supercritical environment
- Scientific collaboration in heavy metal removal through ion exchange
- Scientific collaboration in the area of new adhesives
- Scientific collaboration in the development of polymers in biodegradable in supercritical medium
- Scientific collaboration in the functionalization of Polyols through -Chemistry Click-
- Scientific collaboration in the development of new materials
- Scientific collaboration in the area of new materials development
- Scientific collaboration in process simulation
- Scientific collaboration in the study area of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Scientific collaboration in the area of synthesis and production of polyurethanes
- Scientific collaboration in the development of polyurethane polyols
- Scientific collaboration in synthesis and characterization of polyurethanes