Thursday, 23 May 2024
Seven ICN2 Projects Selected for Severo Ochoa Seed Funding in the First Call of the Year
The 12-month projects, characterised by a clear and emerging research direction, are expected to impact future society significantly.
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Monday, 18 December 2023
EU signs a Pact to make Europe the quantum valley of the world
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has promoted a declaration supporting collaboration between Member States and the European Commission to create a European quantum ecosystem. The signatory states commit to cooperate to position Europe as a world leader in the field of quantum technologies.
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Prof. Arben Merkoçi is guest editor of a special issue of SMALL: 'Advanced Materials for Biosensors'
A selection of research and review papers have been collected in this special issue to provide an overview of some of the most recent and interesting developments in the field of biosensing, with a particular emphasis on the advantages provided by new materials and nanotechnology.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
LeaderSHE Talk on Women in Science: A resounding success at ICN2
The ICN2 Equal Opportunities and Diversity Committee successfully launched another enlightening LeaderSHE Talks series. Prof. Rosa Menéndez, a prominent figure in the world of science, shared her insights, captivating a full Seminar Room.
Monday, 30 October 2023
Harnessing carbon nanotube films for extreme ultraviolet lithography and effective heat management in electronic devices
A study led by researchers at the ICN2 and published in ‘ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces’ demonstrates that carbon nanotube networks can be used to provide efficient heat dissipation in applications such as extreme ultraviolet lithography, as well as flexible electronics and interconnects in integrated circuits.
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Celebrating International Day of Climate Action: ICN2’s commitment towards sustainable innovation
On the International Day of Climate Action, ICN2 unveils a new Media Spotlights section on its website and celebrates the relentless pursuits in nanotechnology-driven sustainable innovation by its researchers and collaborative initiatives.
Friday, 20 October 2023
Nanotechnology enables the design of a stable catalyst to produce hydrogen from sunlight
A study published in ‘Nature Communications’ and carried out by researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) unveils a photocatalyst that enhance the production of hydrogen through chemical reactions activated by light. The authors synthesised this stable photocatalyst using platinum nanoparticles deposited on titanium dioxide.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
ICN2 welcomes new intake of Master in Quantum Science and Technology students
Today, the students from the MQST Master embarked on a journey deep into the quantum world at ICN2. As they set out on this thrilling educational odyssey, they delved into the ICN2 labs, engaged with our experts, and caught a glimpse of the quantum innovations that institutions like ICN2 herald for the future.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics announces FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its graphene-based intelligent network modulation platform
A first-of-a-kind device, the INBRAIN Intelligent Network Modulation System is designed to offer a new treatment option for patients with Parkinson’s disease. It harnesses the properties of graphene and the power of machine learning software to provide highly targeted and adaptive neuroelectronic therapy. INBRAIN Neuroelectronics originated as a spin-off company of ICN2 and ICREA, with the participation of the IMB-CNM-CSIC.
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
New triple hybrid material boosts supercapacitor performance
A team of scientists, including current and former members of the ICN2 Novel Energy-Oriented Materials Group, has developed an innovative triple hybrid material that significantly improves the efficiency of energy storage devices. Their approach, explained in an article published in Nanomaterials, is to combine three components exhibiting different properties to create a highly effective electrode.
Friday, 08 September 2023
DIY nanoelectrodes: an innovative, affordable, and cleanroom-free fabrication technique
A recent publication in 'Small’ introduces a method for manufacturing nanoelectrodes for sensing applications using readily available, low-cost materials and laboratory equipment. Performance tests have demonstrated these electrodes’ high sensitivity. This new fabrication technique, developed by researchers from the ICN2 Nanobielectronics and Biosensors Group, holds the potential to significantly influence the fields of electrochemistry and point-of-care sensing.
Wednesday, 09 August 2023
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics secures additional funding from the European Comission EIC programme to increase the readiness level of its BCI technology
Thanks to this European Innovation Council Transition grant, the ‘GphT-BCI’ project will make progress in the development of brain-computer interfaces based on flexible graphene transistors, towards their application in the clinical environment.
Thursday, 20 July 2023
Heat, this way only: new heterogeneous multi-layer materials allow thermal transport control
A paper recently published in ‘Nano Letters’ introduces two types of hetero-structured materials, grown by epitaxy on a large area, that exhibit remarkable thermal properties. In particular, the ultralow thermal conductivity along the cross-layer direction allows for heat management application in electronic devices. This study was coordinated by former and current ICN2 researchers.
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics unveils an exceptional Scientific Advisory Board
The spin-off company, an innovative graphene-based neural network platform developer, appoints nobel laureate, AI, neuroscience, and neuroethics experts to shape and realize its vision for the future of 2D materials.
Thursday, 06 July 2023
Prof. María Escudero Escribano receives the ‘Journal of Materials Chemistry Lectureship’ 2021
This Award was conferred to Prof. Escudero Escribano in recognition of her outstanding contribution to materials chemistry.
Thursday, 29 June 2023
ICN2 Researchers Shine at the 13th Edition of the Graphene Conference Series in Manchester
The 13th edition of the Graphene Conference series, the most prominent European event centered on graphene and 2D materials, is in its final stages in Manchester, UK. The ICN2 has played again a significant role at this year's conference, with numerous members of the institute giving high-profile presentations, including ICN2's Director, Prof. Pablo Ordejón, and ICREA Prof. Stephan Roche acting as members of the Organising Committee.
Friday, 23 June 2023
The XRE4S Network organises an event to discuss about technology transfer and innovation in energy
Three researchers from the ICN2 presented their projects in this meeting dedicated to industrial research and technology transfer in the field of green energy and sustainability.
Friday, 16 June 2023
A novel multi-colour label approach enhances readout accuracy and adaptability of point-of-care diagnostic tests
A study published in “Advanced Materials Technology” introducing a ratiometric fluorescent method to improve lateral flow immunoassay tests has been selected among the best works published by the journal in 2022. The authors of this research are current and former members of the ICN2 Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group.
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
A contactless dual technique for non-destructive characterization of glass microspheres
A study published in APL Materials provides a method, based on the combination of two measurements techniques, to extract the optical and elastic properties materials in microspheres structures without damaging them, which had proved particularly challenging so far. This research also revealed that both the refractive index and the elastic constants of the examined glass materials are reduced in the microspheres with respect to their bulk counterparts. This is crucial information for integrated optical glass elements.
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Modular structure to enhance efficiency and flexibility of simulation codes for materials science: the SIESTA case
A paper recently published in the Royal Society Open Science journal discusses the advantages of implementing a modular approach in electronic structure simulation software and demonstrates the increased efficiency of SIESTA, a lighthouse code of the MaX Centre of Excellence that in recent years has been redesigned according to this principle. Among the authors is Prof. Pablo Ordejón, ICN2 group leader and Director.
