Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures

We are developing the novel materials, innovative structures and sustainable processes needed to solve major environmental, societal and technical challenges.

What we do.

Our Director, Tina Düren, introduces the drivers behind the research we're doing.

Our research community

Our academics, research staff and students bring together research expertise spanning materials, structures and processes.

Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures team

We are an active group of academics, researchers, and students bringing our expertise from different disciplines together to tackle important global issues.

Global challenges

Our research expertise encompasses, integrates and crosses many disciplines. But it is united in tackling key global challenges.

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Decarbonisation of transport

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Health and wellbeing

Microplastics

Energy

Sustainable construction

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Materials for the past and future

Research stories

Read about the impact we're making in research.

Improving composite wing part manufacture

Professor Richard Butler looks at a wing skin panel undergoing a strength test in our Structures Lab.

Our modelling and testing methodologies have improved the manufacturing process of commercial aircraft wings, resulting in better quality parts.

New breakthrough: 3D printed ferroelectric materials eliminate harmful bacteria including E coli

An impression of bacteria being destroyed by the new ferroelectric composite material

New fabrication technique gives materials antimicrobial properties, with scope to improve safety of implants including heart valves and stents

Solve invasive seaweed problem by turning it into biofuels and fertilisers

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Seaweed could produce sustainable fuels, chemicals and fertiliser while helping protect tourist hotspots.

Three industrial collaborations secure funding as part of latest £149m EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships

Research projects investigating hydrogen-based aviation fuels, flexible electronics and injectable medicines receive major funding

Bath membranes researcher awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship

Dr Ming Xie is researching energy-efficient membranes that could help filter chemicals, clean water and help reach net zero

Projects

Find out more details about the projects and grants we're working on now.

EPSRC Network for Engineering Porous Materials at Multiple Scales (EPoMM)

We have created a network to lead research, collaboration and consultancy in multiscale porous materials.

Collaborate with us

Find out the different ways you can work with us, from studying a PhD or taking advantage of our equipment.

Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures facilities and equipment

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We have the latest equipment for measuring the structural, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and processing materials available to for you to hire.

Faculty of Engineering & Design postgraduate research degrees

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Join our collaborative and supportive research community, and start your journey to becoming an expert in your field.

David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility

We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.

Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²)

We combine cutting-edge analytical equipment with extensive in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive material and chemical characterisation service.

About us

We take a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to areas such as energy materials, sustainable construction materials, materials for advanced sensors, catalysts for the circular economy, and more. Ranging from fundamental research to manufacturing processes, sustainability remains at the core of our activities where experimental and computational techniques work hand-in-hand.