ENSIACET research centers
The laboratories at ENSIACET are independent entities, each affiliated with one or more universities under the supervision of the CNRS or INRAE.
LCC (Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination) : Catalysis Research Center
The central theme on which the scientific policy of the laboratory is based is entitled: synthesis and reactivity in coordination chemistry and heterochemistry, around which the research of the LCC is articulated in three thematic axes at the interfaces with other disciplines:
- Chemistry and catalysis: Fine chemistry, coordination chemistry and catalysis oriented towards sustainable development (Environment - Energy),
- Chemistry and materials: Molecular materials at the interface with physics, nanosciences, nanotechnologies (Quantum Technologies),
- Chemistry and Health: Bioinorganic chemistry and the role ofmetals in biology at the interface with the life sciences (Health)
LGC (Laboratoire de Génie Chimique) : Chemical Engineering Research Center
Interlinking Science and Technology, the LGC participates in the latest advances in Chemical Engineering and develops experimental and theoretical research for new insights at the core of processes of transformation of matter and energy.The LGC is supported by its three tutorships, the CNRS, the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse and the Paul Sabatier University of Toulouse. Through its six scientific divisions, the 300 staff of LGC address five major societal challenges: water and effluents, energy, bio-refinery, materials processing, safety management and health engineering.
CIRIMAT (Centre Inter-universitaire de Recherche et d’Ingénierie des Matériaux) : Innovative Materials Research Center
The scientific strategy is based on the continuum and balance between an academic research of the best international level and a strong partnership research oriented towards innovation. For this, CIRIMAT develops 4 perennial Scientific Axes:
- Materials science and engineering,
- Nanomaterials , nanostructured materials,
- Coatings and deposition processes and
- Aging and durability of materials.
In addition, Transverse Axes intended to promote synergies are put forward periodically. The three Transverse Axes 2021-2025 are: Biopolymers, Thermoelectric Materials, Hydrogen. CIRIMAT conducts multidisciplinary research on all families of materials (metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, multimaterials) in the form of powders,
thin films, coatings, massive pieces, from their conception to their behavior in service. This research, both fundamental and applied, deals with current scientific questions in fields with strong industrial and societal impact: Aeronautics (aircraft and engines), Space, Energy (production and storage), Electronics, Health, Environment, Building.
LCA (Laboratoire de Chimie Agroindustrielle) : Biomass Conversion Research Center
Associated to INRA (French National Institute for Agricultural Research) through a co-funded research unit (1010 INRA/INP-ENSIACET), the LCA performs multi-disciplinary research in partnership with the academic, agricultural and industrial sectors. Our scientific strategy is to acquire knowledge on the chemical structures and properties of agro-molecules as well as to study of their reactivity. The final objective of our research is the non-food utilization of products and by-products from agriculture, forestry and agro-industries. In one word: the chemistry of "renewable carbon". Through this approach, the research at LCA associates Science and Technology of Agro-Resources with Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.