LM3 - Macromolecular Materials Laboratory

The Laboratory of Macromolecular Materials is a C2TN multidisciplinary infrastructure managed by the Group of Radiations, Elements and Isotopes (GREI). It is dedicated to the preparation, functionalization and characterization of macromolecular materials (polymers and hybrid materials) processed by ionizing radiation techniques. It comprises 6 rooms with the following logistic configuration:

• LM3-1: Preparation of Macromolecular Materials
• LM3-2: Mechanical and Structural Characterization
• LM3-3: Thermal Analysis and FTIR Spectrophotometry
• LM3-LEB: Testing Laboratory for Biomaterials

The laboratory is devoted to the development of new macromolecular materials for biomedical and environment applications as well as the conservation and preservation of heritage artefacts. The laboratory integrates state of the art equipment for the manipulation and characterization of macromolecular materials, and includes the following techniques:

• DSC – Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• TGA – Thermogravimetric Analysis
• FTIR – Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometry
• PALS – Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectrometry
• Universal Mechanical
• Analysis
• Viscometry
• Bioactivity assays
• Cell viability assays

Contacts: Luís M. Ferreira – ferreira@ctn.tecnico.ulisboa.pt