Laboratory of the Colloids and Innovative Nanomaterials Group (Colling)
Laboratory of the Colloids and Innovative Nanomaterials Group (Colling)
Filipe Eufrásio Antunes
Associate Professor with habilitation
In the Colling Group at the University of Coimbra, our primary focus revolves around unraveling the intricate behaviors of surfactants and polymers. Our team is driven by the quest to pioneer innovative solutions and over the years, Colling Group has cultivated a rich history of accomplishment, successfully undertaking more than 50 projects in collaboration with both national and international enterprises.
Our areas of expertise encompass a wide spectrum, including polymer-surfactant interactions, synthesis of surfactants, cellulose dissolution, biopolymers, biocomposites, rheology of physical gels, smart copolymers, as well as the synthesis and manipulation of both soft and hard nanoparticles.
We are also adept at the stabilization of suspensions, the development of colloidal sensors, nanoencapsulation techniques, and the application of polymeric coatings. With a profound commitment to the field of colloid chemistry, our research encompasses a broad interaction with external companies.