1. Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering mainly studies the material composition, microstructure, preparation or synthesis process, and properties. It is committed to performance optimization, process optimization, research and development of new materials, and rational application. The research fields involve basic science, applied science, and engineering, with the characteristics of a combination of science and engineering, and multidisciplinary interdisposition. There are three research directions, materials science, materials processing engineering, and material corrosion and protection.

 Research Directions 

 Materials Science

This subject mainly studies and develops composite materials with nano-size structures by using polymers, ceramics, and metals as continuous phases, and (micro) nano-size metals and non-metals, rigid particles, whiskers (fibers), graphene, and other modifiers as dispersed phases. Another research goal is developing high-tech materials with excellent electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal, biological, and other mutual conversion functions around the fields of new energy materials and devices, extreme environment service materials, environmental protection materials, etc. Main research areas are carbon graphite materials, special polymer materials, advanced powder metallurgy materials, and energy and environmental materials.

Material Processing Engineering

Material Processing Engineering conducts research and development in surface structure design, performance control, material processing, and molding technology. Its focus is on enhancing the external morphology, internal structure, and performance of materials to improve their corrosion resistance, wear resistance, high-temperature oxidation resistance, and other functional characteristics in specific working conditions. The primary research areas include material surface technology, powder metallurgy manufacturing technology, advanced joining technology, and additive manufacturing/3D printing technology.

Material Corrosion and Protection

Material corrosion and protection is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary field that integrates materials science with physics, chemistry, nanoscience, and engineering technology. It primarily concentrates on addressing key technical challenges related to material corrosion and protection in various industries crucial to the development of Sichuan Province, including new materials, new energy, chemical industry, electronic information, and nuclear technology. The main research areas encompass corrosion electrochemistry, anti-corrosion coatings, new corrosion inhibitors, and the application of anti-corrosion engineering.

2. Materials and Chemical Engineering

Materials Engineering: Materials engineering primarily encompasses the study of material composition and structure, synthesis and processing techniques, and material performance. Furthermore, it involves exploring the application of materials in production processes and technologies, which includes material preparation, enhancement of product quality, and the implementation of processes, technologies, and controls to transform materials into useful devices or components.

Research directions include material corrosion and protection, special polymer materials, carbon and carbide materials, and new energy materials.