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Inorganic Nanoparticles

The Inorganic Nanoparticles team focuses on the production and application of advanced inorganic nanoparticles, with a strong emphasis on multi-component and hollow systems comprising different families of metals, metal oxides, semiconductor oxides and semiconductors. Nanoparticles are engineered and designed following Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) principles given their applicability in catalysis, energy harvesting, environmental remediation and nanobiomedicine, among others. This is achieved by controlling the size, shape and structure of their inorganic core, and selectively linking active molecules to the nanoparticle surface, thereby allowing them to selectively interact with specific targets. We also focus on the precise characterisation of the obtained nanoparticles in terms of their reactivity (aggregation, corrosion and dissolution) and physicochemical properties as prepared, during and after use.

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  • Colloidal synthesis of advanced complex inorganic nanocrystals via wet-chemistry routes, enabling precise control over composition, size, morphology, and structural complexity
  • Surface modification and functionalization of inorganic nanocrystals
  • Characterization of nanocrystals and investigation of fundamental nanoscale properties
  • Investigation of physicochemical transformations in inorganic nanocrystals, including chemical processes (oxidation, dissolution, protein corona formation, galvanic replacement) and physical changes (stability, aggregation, sintering)
  • Application-driven research on inorganic nanocrystals, exploring their potential in energy, environmental, and biomedical fields through innovative material design and functional optimization
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