About
Philippe SUPIOT is a Professor at the University of Lille, affiliated with the Materials and Transformations Unit (CNRS UMR 8207). He leads research in the Recycling and Functionalization Processes (PReF) team, focusing on plasma and irradiation technologies for decontaminating polymers, recycling e-waste, and recovering materials like liquid crystals from end-of-life electronics.
His research interests include
- Plasma processing of organic materials
- UV/electron-beam degradation of brominated flame retardants
- Eco-design of lithium-ion battery components
- Adsorption-based decontamination methods
- Sustainable valorization of industrial waste
An analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sustainable material cycles, with innovations in photodegradation reactors for plastic decontamination, dielectric characterization of recycled liquid crystals, and synergistic adsorption-radiation techniques for hazardous waste treatment. His work consistently bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial applications.
He actively advises PhD students, including Wala ZOGHLAMI (UV/supercritical fluid decontamination) and Rachida BENMAMMAR (industrial pilot development for e-waste plastics).
Professor SUPIOT contributes to undergraduate education in Chemistry, teaching courses spanning General Chemistry, Thermochemistry, and Industrial Chemistry.