Faculty of Chemistry and Biology / Department of Environmental Sciences
The laboratory is committed to dedicated research in the field of polymers, specifically in the preparation and characterization of compounds and nanocompounds based on low density and high-density polyethylene (PEBD, PEAD), poli (lactic acid) (PLA), among others. In addition, the studies have incorporated different nanoparticles of mineral origin for different applications such as packaging, recycling, tissue engineering, and architecture.
Dra. Paula Andrea Zapata Ramírez
Director of laboratory
Dr. Alexander Córdoba Manrique
Post-doctoral researcher
Dr. Mauricio Gómez Barrena
Post-doctoral researcher
Esmeralda López Toro
PhD student
Eliana Rodríguez Restrepo
PhD student
Marcela Saavedra González
PhD student
Contact:
paula.zapata@usach.cl
Phone: 81134
Location: Faculty of Chemistry and Biology
ADDRESS
Casa Central, Primer piso
Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Estación Central, Santiago de Chile.
TELEPHONE
(+56-2) 271 80047
E-MAIL
comunicaciones.vriic@usach.cl