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Research groups
novel sampling and identification techniques at dif- ferent scale. Labeling methods are under research to identify the emission of nanoparticles in various common handling operations with nanomaterials, as well as nanosafety procedures. An European pro- ject of the EU FP7 (Nanovalid) is ongoing in this field.
In addition to these five specific research topics, the group continues working on the chemical synthesis of nanomaterials. The research combines the devel- opments that have led to the preparation of bimetal-
lic nanoparticles by novel routes on a wet basis, with new synthesis methods, including microreactors, laser pyrolysis and electrospinning. Both laser py- rolysis and microreactors as belonging to the group of enabling technologies, which allow new goals in reproducibility and scale-up production of nanoma- terials. As for the electrospinning, this is a new infra- structure that allows the preparation of nanowires, formed by different materials.
Most relevant scientific articles
VALLES G., BENSIAMAR F., CRESPO L., ARRUEBO M., VILABOA N., SALDANA L. Topographical cues regulate the cross- talk between MSCs and macrophages. Biomaterials. 2015;37:124-133.
USON L., SEBASTIAN V., MAYORAL A., HUESO J.L., EGUIZABAL A., ARRUEBO M. ET AL. Spontaneous formation of Au-Pt alloyed nanoparticles using pure nano-counterparts as starters: A ligand and size dependent process. Nanoscale. 2015;7(22):10152-10161.
LARREA A., SEBASTIAN V., IBARRA A., ARRUEBO M., SANTAM- ARIA J. Gas Slug Microfluidics: A Unique Tool for Ultrafast, Highly Controlled Growth of Iron Oxide Nanostructures. Chemistry of Materials. 2015;27(12):4254-4260.
Highlights
Throughout the year 2015, the NFP group has been focused on the research of methods to synthesize nanostructured materials (metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles, micro and mesoporous nanoparti- cles, hybrid nanoparticles, films nanostructured on different media and nanocomposites polymer matrix prepared from the above-mentioned materials) with controlled properties, the study of interface phenom- ena, the development of applications with technolog- ical interest based on these results and, finally, the development of engineering methods for the safe handling of nanomaterials and their manufacture at larger scale than the lab-bench production.
It is also interesting to note the intense activity of collaboration with other CIBER-BBN groups through intramural projects.
• ECO NANOPETSTEM (BBN15PI08)
• TARMAC-UZ (BBN15PI15)
ORTEGA-LIEBANA M.C., HUESO J.L., LARREA A., SEBASTIAN V., SANTAMARIA J. Feroxyhyte nanoflakes coupled to up-con- verting carbon nanodots: A highly active, magnetically recoverable, Fenton-like photocatalyst in the visible-NIR range. Chemical Communications. 2015;51(93):16625- 16628.
MALUMBRES A., MARTíNEZ G., HUESO J.L., GRACIA J., MALLA- DA R., IBARRA A. ET AL. Facile production of stable silicon nanoparticles: Laser chemistry coupled to in situ stabili- zation via room temperature hydrosilylation. Nanoscale. 2015;7(18):8566-8573.
Likewise, and through the Unit of Nanoparticle Syn- thesis of the NANBIOSIS Platform, which is coordi- nated within the group, research contacts with dif- ferent groups in CIBER-BBN has been intensified.
The intense activity in the group work areas is re- flected in numerous publications in the highest im- pact journals in the relevant areas. The vocation of this group through the applications in the industrial realm is reflected in the awarded research projects along this year, among which are:
• ADREM / Adaptable Reactors for Resource and En- ergy-Efficient Methane Valorisation (01-Oct-2015 to 30-Sep-2019) Funded by EUROPEAN UNION
• CTQ2014-52384-R: Based on Nanostructured Intel- ligent dressings containing fibers with natural bioc- ides Pharmacokinetic Control his release (01 Jan 2015-31 Dec 2017) Funded by MINECO (50%) and ERDF (50%)
Institution: Universidad de Zaragoza · Contact: C/ Pedro Cerbuna, 12. 50009 Zaragoza E.mail: [email protected] · Web: http://www.unizar.es/nfp/nfp.php?s=10
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