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Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymer Materials

About LCPP

The Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymer Materials (LCPP) operates within the Chair of Textile Materials and Design (KTMO) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor. Within the Institute, six well equipped laboratories enable research activities in a wide variety of newly developing sciences and technologies. The Institutes` interdisciplinary research teams are involved or coordinate numerous international and national research projects and industrial R&D activities. Our full professors, associate and assistant professors, PhD and post-doctoral students as well as technicians are active within the LCPP.

Our services

Expert Testing, Analysis, and Consulting for Textiles, Polymers, and Composites.
The Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymers (LCPP) specializes in professional testing, measurement and analysis of textiles, polymeric materials, and composite products. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory technology and supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, we deliver accurate and reliable results for a broad range of materials and applications.

Outstanding achievement

Chitosan and nanofibrils of cationized cellulose (singly or as a mixture) were applied by screen printing on a layer of a polypropylene face mask, followed by the integration of the modified layer with biopolymers into a three-layer mask with a number of functional properties, mainly providing antiviral activity

Project SURE RECYCLE

We are pleased to announce that the project SURE RECYCLE (Sustainable Recovery of Strategic and Critical Raw Materials from E-waste Touchscreens and Printed Circuit Boards Using Biopolymer-Based Magnetic Nanocomposites and […]

University of Maribor Award for Scientific Research, Artistic, and Educational Excellence

The University of Maribor presented its award for scientific research, artistic, and educational work– granted in recognition of outstanding achievements, accomplishments, and contributions – to Assist. Prof. Dr. Olivija Plohl, […]

2nd Conference of the FS Programme Groups

Successful 2nd Conference of Research Programme Groups at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. We are proud to announce the successful completion of the 2nd Conference of Research Programme Groups at […]

LCPP for students

We offer excellent opportunities for students interested in research to gain knowledge and practical experience in scientific investigation. Participation in research projects and the completion of thesis work allow students to develop analytical thinking, independent problem-solving skills, and the application of modern scientific methods in a well-equipped laboratory.