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Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Gran Este, Francia

Estrasburgo, Gran Este, Francia

Consultancy and development of scientific trials for companies.

Estrasburgo Y Alrededores, Francia

This postdoctoral position was associated with an industrial project with a big German company, ARLANXEO Performance Elastomers, to develop new bioplastics with the addition of specific additives in the melting state and the testing of the corresponding multiphase systems.This proyect was developed in the BioTeam group, from ICPEES (L'Institut de chimie et procédés pour l'énergie, l'environnement et la santé).Main activities developed:• Development of new bioplastics based on… Show more This postdoctoral position was associated with an industrial project with a big German company, ARLANXEO Performance Elastomers, to develop new bioplastics with the addition of specific additives in the melting state and the testing of the corresponding multiphase systems.This proyect was developed in the BioTeam group, from ICPEES (L'Institut de chimie et procédés pour l'énergie, l'environnement et la santé).Main activities developed:• Development of new bioplastics based on PLA and the addition of a compatible synthetic copolymer (EVA), with the addition of specific additives in the melting state and the testing of the corresponding multiphase systems.• Development of multiphase eco-friendly materials with improved mechanical properties and performance by (reactive) mixing.• Biopolymer formulation and processing.• Mechanical (Universal INSTRON machine, Charpy Impact test, DMA, Rheology test), chemical (GPC, NMR), thermal (TGA, DSC) and morphological (SEM) characterization of the resulting materials.• Responsible of the SEM machine and characterization of materials in the BioTeam Group (ICPPES-France). Show less

Mar Del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Development of cross-linked elastomeric materials for raintight mechanical seals applicationsDevelop and optimize strategies to improve the properties of semi-crystalline polymers based on post-processing treatments, which are competitive in terms of costs and properties with respect to conventional rubbers.Main activities developed:• Elastomeric polymer formulation and processing.• UV irradiation system design and analysis of the system operating… Show more Development of cross-linked elastomeric materials for raintight mechanical seals applicationsDevelop and optimize strategies to improve the properties of semi-crystalline polymers based on post-processing treatments, which are competitive in terms of costs and properties with respect to conventional rubbers.Main activities developed:• Elastomeric polymer formulation and processing.• UV irradiation system design and analysis of the system operating conditions.• Development and optimization of strategies to improve semi-crystalline polymers properties based on post-processing treatments.• Mechanical (Universal INSTRON machine, Rheology test, Compression set), thermal (TGA, DSC) characterization of the resulting materials. Show less

Mar Del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Research and development of polymer matrix composite materials (PE, PP, PS and PCL).• Pilot plant scale processing of polymeric materials, extrusion and injection moulding.• Develop of nanocomposites materials reinforced by nanoclays. Chemical modification of nanoclays.• Thermal, chemical, mechanical and morphological characterization of compounds of polymer matrix.• Tutoring of technical school students.• Responsible for conducting X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests.

Campana, Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Research and development of refractory materials.• Solving hydration problems of refractory bricks used in blast furnaces.• Characterization of refractory bricks of different trademarks.

Phd Material Science, Material Science

Development of nanocomposites based on thermoplastic starch at the pilot plant scale. The main objective of this research work was.

Engineering Degree, Materials Engineering

The graduate in Materials Engineering from the National University of Mar del Plata will have a solid basic formation that will allow him.