Materials for a Sustainable Future
UBC is at the cutting edge of innovative materials research, with a focus on advancing composite technologies, nanomaterials, bioproducts, and polymer circularity.
Researchers are pioneering new manufacturing processes, leveraging data science and AI to digitally transform industries like aerospace and automotive.
UBC is developing novel carbon fiber composites using robotics and ultrasonic welding, as well as simulating material systems with quantum computing. UBC is also creating lightweight aerogels, conductive polymers, and enhanced recycled plastics for diverse applications, along with advancing bio-based materials for use in sustainable construction, packaging, and waste conversion, contributing to the growth of a circular bioeconomy.
Through interdisciplinary research and strong industry collaborations, UBC is shaping the future of material technologies that meet both environmental and industrial needs.
Spinoff Ventures
Fibernx Technologies
Transforming oil sands bitumen into sustainable, cost-effective carbon fibers and nanofibers, reducing emissions by 68% compared to traditional methods.
Bioform Technologies
Producing climate-positive, algae and wood pulp-based hydrogels as high-performance alternatives to single-use plastics.
Dream Photonics
Enabling high-performance photonic integration with advanced manufacturing technologies, enhancing scalability and efficiency for industrial and automation applications.
