Research at CREPEC

In order to maximize the research potential and the scientific, technological, social and economic benefits for Quebec, the Center has defined 3 main axes and several development themes.

CREPEC research axes

Axis 1: High-performance polymer materials

1.1 Functional and intelligent multiphase materials

1.2 Flexible and functional materials

1.3 Innovative processes and multi-scale modeling

Axis 2: High-performance composite materials

2.1 Design of high-performance composite materials and structures

2.2 Optimization and automation of manufacturing processes

2.3 Development of multifunctional and intelligent materials

Axis 3: Eco-responsible materials

3.1 Bio-based materials: matrices, reinforcements and additives

3.2 Recycling, reuse, revalorization, process optimization, life cycle analysis and integration into the circular economy

For each of the proposed themes, CREPEC's research activities cover various stages in the development of new materials and technologies.

Our work focuses on the development of rheological models, new processing methods, material characterization, improved mechanical properties, part production and design, and the rehabilitation and recycling of certain materials. The aim is to produce new materials with superior chemical or mechanical properties to existing products at the lowest possible cost, and to optimize current forming techniques and know-how. CREPEC is involved in a number of industries, including energy, civil engineering and transport, not forgetting the medical and consumer goods sectors.

Our projects

Multistable Smart Composites

(Vision Project)

Collaborators

Profs Sampada Bodkhe & David Melancon (Polytechnique Montréal)
Collaborators: Annie Ross (Polytechnique Montréal), Ilyass Tabiai (ETS), Abdolhamid Akbarzadeh Shafaroudi (McGill U.), Anne-Marie Boulay (Polytechnique Montréal), Marie-Josée Dumont (U. Laval), Vincent Tournat (CNRS, Le Mans U.)
Industrial Partners: AON3D, FilSpec Inc., Safran