This line seeks new materials with special, advanced or innovative properties for a wide range of applications, from basic, technological uses to more emerging applications. The research groups address these objectives by developing functional polymers, nanostructured materials as well as preparing composite materials and nanocomposites. The activity in this line focuses on:

• Functional nanocomposites and nanostructured polymers with advanced properties: optical, electrical, conductive, catalytic, barrier properties, biomedical, etc.
• Special polymers for engineering applications
• Polymers for the transport industry