INNOVATION IN POLYMER SCIENCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.


Science that connects with society

At POLYMAT we research polymers to improve people’s lives. From fundamental research to applied innovation, we work for a more sustainable, healthy and efficient future.

From research to impact

At POLYMAT, we work alongside companies and institutions to transform scientific knowledge into innovation.
Our commitment to technology transfer is realized through collaborative projects, patents, and new spin-offs that bring polymer science to market.

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Projects with companies

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Patent families

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Active spin-offs

We investigate to transform

Our research areas combine scientific excellence and real-world application.

Polymers and energy

Materials for energy storage.

Polymers and sustainability

Circular economy and chemical recycling.

Polymers for health

Biomaterials and bioabsorbable devices.

Polymer physics

Properties and behavior.

Polymerization engineering and simulation

Efficient and safe processes.

Molecular and supramolecular materials

Advanced functional architectures.

Talent that drives Science and Innovation.

More than 200 people from 36 countries are driving polymer science from the Basque Country.


Science that connects with society

At POLYMAT we research polymers to improve people’s lives. From fundamental research to applied innovation, we work for a more sustainable, healthy and efficient future.


Master’s Thesis Defences Mark the End of the Academic Year

Master’s thesis defences bring another academic year of research and learning at EHU and POLYMAT to a close.

27/07/2026

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POLYMAT hosts Erasmus+ training visit on biopolymer composite

From 13–17 July 2026, POLYMAT hosted two visiting researchers for an Erasmus+ training visit led by Prof. Radmila Tomovska. The course covered polymer/biopolymer composite synthesis, photopolymerization, and advanced material characterization, laying groundwork for future scientific collaboration.

16/07/2026

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A Special Issue Honoring Prof. José M. Asua’s Career

POLYMAT and EHU present a special issue in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (ACS) honoring Prof. José M. Asua's retirement, with global contributions spanning process control, monitoring, modeling, scale-up and industrial applications. Coming soon.

13/07/2026

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