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Science and Engineering of Nanoparticles
The Center works in the development of novel green synthetic methods for production of nanoparticles. The life cycle and its impact on living things and the environment of the nanoparticles are investigated.
Super-hydrophobic and photocatalytic nanomaterials for self-cleaning and depolluting coatings are investigated. Through natural metaphors, structures and coatings are designed with structural color properties.
The Center investigates synthetic routes for the production of complex colloidal nanoparticles with control over size, shape and composition.
Design and implementation of nanoparticles for potential applications in medical diagnostic and treatment, environmental monitoring/remediation, and efficient and clean energy production.
Superhydrophobic, anti-pollution and self-cleaning surfaces
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Energy production from remediation of contaminated water
With control in the distribution of atomic components, structures with catalytic ability to improve the efficiency of fuel cells and biocells for remediation of wastewater with energy production are being developed.
Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials
The conventional methods for nanomaterials synthesis are carried out using chemical precursors, reducing and stabilizers. However, that are potentially harmful to the environment and living things. The Center investigates the development of new methods for production of nanomaterials using green synthesis. Precursors, reducing and stabilizers agents are derivatives of agro-industrial waste and plant extracts.
Green-Gold NanoparticlesGold nanoparticles are one of the main components of the portfolio offered by the engineering and science of nanomaterials. With the use of natural precursors, routes of synthesis of gold nanoparticles of great stability and control in size and shape are being developed. |
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Green-Silver NanoparticlesSilver nanoparticles offer important properties and advantages for research and development in all fields of knowledge. With the use of natural precursors, routes of synthesis of silver nanoparticles of great stability and control in size and shape are being developed. |
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Green-Magnetic NanoparticlesWith the use of natural precursors, routes of synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles of great stability and control in size and shape are being developed. |
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Nanomaterials for Diagnostic & Treatment
The Center researches:
New synthetic methods for the development of nanomaterials for thermotherapy, transport and controlled drug delivery.
Simulation and modeling of transport and interaction of nanomaterials in biological media.
Cytotoxicity of nanomaterials.
A product excellencenanoCiTec-nanoMat Lab has developed nanomaterials with capabilities for use in theranostics, which have received recognitions and distinctions such as the Special Award given by NanoTech Japan.
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Nanomaterials for Nanosensors
New materials are investigated for the design and optimization of nanosensors with criteria of portability, low cost and sensitivity.
Nanomaterials for Nanoplasmonics
In the field of nanomaterials for nanoplasmonics, nanoCiTec performs research and development on three fronts:
1. Search of synthetic routes for the production of metallic nanoantenas.
2. Development of strategies for self-assembly of plasmonic nanomaterials.
3. Research of the interaction of nanoantenas with different environments.
Nanomaterials for research
The center offers for research, nanoparticles manufactured with high quality standards and environmentally friendly production.
