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Linkage with the productive sector

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We are a Federal Goverment National Council of Science and Technology’s (CONACYT) public research center located in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, specialized in chemistry, polymers, materials, biotechnology, environment, natural resources and related disciplines. At CIQA we perform:

Basic and applied research. Experimental development. Technological innovation. Technical assistance. Specialized tests: chemical characterization, physicomechanical tests and analytical instrumentation. High-level specialized human resources training / education. Communication.

With a workforce of 83 researches, 65 of them members of the NationalSystem of Researchers (SNI),we publish 76 articles per year in high impact journals and we register around 20 patent applications to protect the technology developed in different research topics.

We work around 70 projects per year funded by external sources, some of them interinstitutional, as CIQA is linked with national and foreing institutions and companies. For example, we develop projects with the European Economic Community.and bilateral projects with Canada, Brazil, Spain and England. We also develop projects for Mexican companies through the Innovation and Fiscal Incentives Program of the Mexican Government.

We are equipped with high level infrastructure to develop research projects and to offer the most complete scientific, technological, educational, training and technical assistance portfolio services. Some of our lab tests are certified by Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación A.C. (ema).

Last year we were awarded by the Technology and Innovation National Award 2016, which is the maximum recognition granted by the Mexican Government toorganizations that have exemplary processes within a technology and innovationmanagement model.

Educational o�er•Full time posgraduate programs accredited in CONACYT’s Graduate National Programs.

Doctor in Polymer Tecnhology, international level.

Master in Polymer Technology, international level.

Master of Science in Agroplasticulture, consolidated level.

Applied Chemistry Specialization, consolidated level.

Postraduate programs for industries in situ.

Master in Polymer Materials.

Master in Polymer Processing.

Master in Materials Science and Engineering

Courses, workshops and diploma studies for the industry.

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Research and technological development

CIQA’s research is focused in new and better polymeric materials development for different plastics applications.

Research topics:

Polymer Synthesis. Polymerization Processes. Polymer Processing. Advanced Materials. Plastics in Agriculture.

The technological challenges in the research projects involve all the pastics value chain from the material synthesis, polymerization processes to theprocessing in a final product. We are improving and developing advanced materials to resolve problems or necesities in applications soch a packaging, coating, lightening materials, transportation and controlled release of drugs, medical devices, electronics, plastics auto parts, plastic recycling, applications of graphene materials,advanced materials for smart textiles, biocompatibility of advanced materials for prostheses and fabrics, among others.

With a focus on sustainable agricultural production, CIQA has developed plastics technology for protected agriculture.

CIQA has been recognized by the CONACYT’s National Lab Program with two labs:

National Laboratory of Graphene Materials. National Laboratory in Innovation and Development of Lightweight Materials for Automotive Industry

With the knowledge developed in the research projects, we have a technology portfolio available for transfer to industry with the purpose of offering value added to apply protected knowledge with patents in industrial process and products.

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Tests’ lab Our labs count with chemical, physics, mechanics, and microscopy tests thatprovide raw materials or plastics products measurements. Some of these are accredited by the Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación A.C..

Tension properties of rubber, plastics and sheets at high and low temperature with environmental chamber.Tear resistance in rubber, films and plastics.Melt Flow Index and capillary rheometry.Weathering tests in UV, xenon and salina cameras.Studies of shelf life for packaging.Vicat softening temperature and heat deflection temperature under load -HDT.Izod and Charpy impact resistance at room temperature and low temperature.

Gardner impact strength (ASTM-D-5420).Several methods for dimensional measurements.SHORE Hardness A and D.

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Physico - mechanical tests

•Chemical characterization of polymers and related products.•Identification and quantification of their components: Infrared and RAMAN spectroscopy Gas chromatography of gases, liquids chromatography and ionic chromatography. Atomic absorption. Plasma emission (ICP).

•Determination of properties in: Oxygen transmission rate of plastic films and containers. Permeability of plastic films to water vapor Flammability / combustibility of plastic materials. Measurements in calorimetric cone. Thermal behavior / DSC, TGA, TMA.

•Properties of plastics: Density. Inorganic charge content. Resistance to environmental aging due to internal stress / stress cracking. Content and dispersion of black carbon. Thermal stability. Content of additives. High and low temperature stability. Resistance to chemical agents. Elemental analysis.

Chemical characterization

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• Chemical structure studies of polymers and chemicals via nuclear magnetic resonance• Quantification of additives in plastics• Plastics degradation studies as a function of processing or environmental exposure• Studies of resistance of plastics to degradation as a result of attack by microorganisms• Surface analysis of materials via XPS to obtain chemical composition, oxidation states and electronic states. • Determination of diffusivity and thermal conductivity in materials• Morphology analysis of materials at the nanometric scale via SWAXS• Studies of magnetic properties of materials• High resolution mass spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF/TOF) for bio and macromolecules• Oscillatory rheometry for elastomers• Compounding studies in twin-screw extruders for dispersion of nanoparticles in polymeric matrixes• Studies of extensional viscosity, PVT and die swelling via capillary rheometry Productivity studies of plant production in agriculture via techniques that use plastics (green houses, plastic mulch film, row coverings, irrigation, microtunnels, etc.).

Specialized evaluations

The researchers and technicians are experts in interpreting data diagnose and offer solutions in issues related with the plastics’ use, additives, components and/or recycling processes.Thanks to the specialists’ knowledge, we can advise in replacement materials, reduction of defects in plastic parts, establishment of optimum processing conditions, improvement of product properties, good recycling practices, prototyping of plastic parts.

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Technical assistance

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Determination of molecular weight (GPC).X ray diffraction.Gas chromatography (GC).Gas-mass chromatography (GC-MC).Qualitative analysis head space-mass gas chromatograpy (GC-HS).

Thermal studies in polymeric compounds: Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA). Oxidation induction time/temperature by DSC. Identification studies of contaminant compounds. Studies of recycling and degradation in polymeric resins. Identification of contaminants in food and pharmaceutical products. Materials characterization for substitution of imports. Studies of morphology and fractography by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), environmental scaning electron microscopy and chemical analysis (EDS). Transmission electron microscopy:Conventional mode (TEM).Selected area diffraction patterns.High resolution (TEM).Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM).Electronic Tomography.Chemical analysis.In situ heating test.

Preparation of bulk samples for TEM by focused ion beam (FIB/SEM) Atomic force microscopy, contact and tapping mode

Analytical Instrumentation

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Failure analysis in plastic pieces. Physicochemical characterization in polymeric composites.

Because the society needs to have access at the scientists, technicians, and students knowledge, we have designed communication and diffusion activities for different population targets

•Guided tourGroups from all educational levels could visit our facilities, equipment and daily activities in different expertise’s area.Target: All ages and educational levels.Place: CIQA’s facilitiesSchedules: 9:00 and 10:00 hrs.Duration: 1 hour.

Areas:oPolymer Synthesis LaboPilot Plant 2 of Polymerization ProcessesoPilot Plant 1 of Polymer ProcessingoAdvanced Materials LabsoAgriculture Experimental FieldoChemical Characterization LaboPhysicomechanical LaboAnalytical Instrumentation Lab

ConferencesThrough simple and descriptive talks, we make diffusion of the topics and projects of the technicians and researchers.Target: High school, college level, and general public.Place: At the requesting institution or in CIQA’s auditorium.Schedule: 10:00 hrs.Duration: 1 hour.

Topics 2017:1.Alternative cancer treatment: Dwarfs vs giants. Perspectives in CIQA. Imparted by Dr. René Darío Peralta Rodríguez. 2.Importance of plastics analisys. Imparted by Lic. Luis Enrique Reyes Vielma.3.AgroBio Nanotechnology. Imparted by Dr. Ricardo Hugo Lira Saldívar.4.Innovation and creativity. Imparted by M.C. Jesús Guadalupe Quiroz López.5.Additives in polymers. Imparted by M.C. Antelmo Rodolfo Yasser Ruiz Martínez.6.Plasma technology and its different applications in daily live. Imparted by Dra. María Guadalupe Neira Velázquez.7.Nanomaterials’ characterization using microscopy electron transmission with advanced techniques. Imparted by Dr. Enrique Díaz Barriga Castro.

Workshops outside the walls:Experimental activities to see basic chemical phenomena applied in the different areas of the institution. Offered by our academic staff, workshops take place at the requesting institution. Target: Kids and the young from primary to high school.Place: At the requesting institution.Workshops available:•Gorilla mucus.•Gelatine soap.•Experimenting with polymers.•Super abrorbent water plastics.•Colorful and fun absorption.•Ultraviolet bracelets.•Bouncing balls.•Greenhouse effect.•Plastic transformation and its recycling.•Plastic workshops in agriculture.

These activities are done by booking according to the monthly program.More information and requirements in www.ciqa.mx

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