Chemical and Environmental Technology Center


Molten
salt fusion

Mission

To Foster science and technology and
transmitting the knowledge that promotores human life for
the benefit of the brazilian society.

The center for Chemical and Environmental Technology (CQMA) was structured as a consequence of the continuous growth of environmental activities on areas related to nuclear programs of IPEN/CNEN-SP. Moreover, it was an answer towards the society concern with the climate changes and biodiversity preservation. If we look at the evolution of our research lines it is clear that IPEN/CNEN-SP has build up solid grounds on environmental technology. This is a result of many actions deeply linked to our recent activities, to highlight just a few:

  • Development and use of modern analytical technologies for the characterization of pollutants and contaminated areas.
  • Development of chemical fingerprint methodologies for the identification of materials for forensic purposes (cannabis origin, gunshot residues, cocaine origin and nuclear signatures).
  • Studies of trace gases as part of LBA project (Large Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment) in the atmosphere of Amazonian region and greenhouse gases of urban areas.
  • The cooperation with SABESP (water and sewage company) and CETESB (Environmental Agency State) in programs for the development of public policies, such as the critical revision to the guidelines of dinking water standards.
  • Studies and development of recycling technologies, reuse of materials, waste storage and decontamination.
  • Studies and developments in biodegradable polymers, polyolefins and advanced methods for polymer and rubber destruction etc.
  • Studies on the production of Hydrogen from renewable sources for fuel cell purposes.

Synthesis and development of magnetic nanoparticles and participation on the RENAME (network on nanotechnology research) project. Therefore, the CQMA projects and activities are a support for public policies related to the environment and they are also an answer to national and international concerns expressed in the AGENDA 21 and Kyoto protocol. CQMA is today consolidated with modern laboratories and trained staff. These resources are distributed in five main areas, as follow:

  • Environmental analysis
  • Chemical Technology
  • Polymer technology nucleus
  • Group of Chemical and Isotope Characterization
  • Analytical Chemistry for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Samples  

These achievements were conduct with support of national and international funding agencies, i.e., FAPESP, CNPq, FINEP, CAPES, IAEA as well as cooperation with our partners and clients, such as SABESP, CETESB, Braskem, Biolab Sanus, Petrobrás, etc.


Ademar B. Lugão
Manager





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