The Department of Polymer Physics, Elastomers and Energy Applications (DPEEA), started in January 2011 in the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP) of the Spanish Scientific Research Council (CSIC), comprises three groups with a long history of R & D activities in the field of polymeric materials. For details of the groups, follow the above links to the Group web pages.
The main activity of the Department is fundamental and applied research into polymeric materials. Amongst its other activities are the training of postgraduate researchers, and scientific and technical support to the polymer industry.