CIEN-UC established the following research lines as first phase of the work:
1. Nanomaterials of Energetic and Environmental Interest
2. Nanomaterials of Biomedical Interest
3. Technological Properties of Advanced Materials
4. Synthesis and Characterization Polymers with Optoelectronics Properties
5. Synthesis and Characterization of Plasma-based Materials
7. Surface Science and Soft Biomaterial