Polymers and energy

From the laboratory to the energy of the future.

At POLYMAT, we develop advanced polymeric materials to meet the energy challenges of the 21st century.
From polymers for batteries and hydrogen electrolyzers to photovoltaic devices and composites for wind turbines, our research contributes to the creation of cleaner, safer, and more efficient technologies.


The Polymers and Energy area investigates the design and synthesis of functional materials that transform energy and improve its storage.
Our work combines fundamental science with technological application, driving innovations in membranes for fuel cells, polymer electrolytes and redox polymers for batteries, and materials for photovoltaic optoelectronic devices.

Research lines

Organic and perovskite optoelectronic devices

Coordination: Juan Luis Delgado

Advanced batteries

Coordination: Maria Forsyth

Hydrogen cells and electrolyzers

Coordination: Nerea Casado

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News related to the area


Prof. Maria Forsyth Awarded €3.5 Million ERC Advanced Grant to Develop Next-Generation Sodium Batteries

Prof. Maria Forsyth, Ikerbasque Research Professor at POLYMAT, has been awarded a €3.5 million ERC Advanced Grant for POLARIS, a project developing safer, more sustainable sodium-based solid-state batteries. The initiative aims to overcome key scientific challenges and was selected among just 319 funded projects from 3,329 applications.

05/07/2026

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Polimeroen zientzian murgiltzeko hiru irakurketa

Three new outreach articles showcase POLYMAT and EHU research on polymers and their impact on society. Covering sustainability, energy and health, the articles are written in Basque and can be translated automatically in most web browsers.

10/07/2026

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POLYMAT Researchers at Materialen Zientzia eta Teknologia 2026

More than 25 POLYMAT researchers took part in the Materials Science and Technology Conference, presenting their latest research in Basque. The biennial meeting promotes scientific exchange while strengthening the use of Basque as a language for materials science.

09/07/2026

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