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Capacities
University of Cadiz -Research Group
Materials and Nanotechnology for Innovation
(INNANOMAT)
University Technology Center Other SME Big Industry
characterization nanocomposites nanosensors synthesis/func. nanophotonics
nanobiotechnology nanoadditives nanometrology nanosimulation nanoencapsulates
Address:
Dep. de Ciencia de los Materiales
E I. M. y Q. Inorgánica -Facultad de Ciencias
Campus Río San Pedro
11510 Puerto Real (Cádiz) Spain
Tel.: +34 956 01 2736
Fax: + 34 956 01 6288
www.mse.com.es
Contact:
Prof. Sergio I. Molina
University Professor/ Head of Group
e-mail: sergio.molina@uca.es
Organization profile
The research group Materials and Nanotechnology for Innovation has developed specific methodologies
to determine the structure, morphology, strain and composition of materials with spatial resolution
ranging from the atomic scale up to the microscale. In addition to this, it has developed nanofabrication
methods that improve production processes and quality control of advanced materials. These
methodologies are based on nanoscopic and microscopic techniques that use electron and ion beams to
analyze materials. These methods are complemented by the development of image simulation
techniques supported by parallel supercomputing facilities.
Its research is focused in materials that can be grouped under the denomination of Materials for
Nanotechnology, as we pursue the knowledge of the added value that its fabrication and structuration to
nanoscale of these materials represent for their functionality. In addition to knowing the improved and
new properties emerging from nanostructured materials, other central aspect of our activity is to give
economical value to these properties exploiting them through the development of innovative products.
In summary, our vision is to create value from the generation of knowledge in the frame of the Science
and Engineering of materials for Nanotecnology, that it is transferred to the Society through our portfolio
of Technological Services and the creation of Technological Spin-off Companies.
Main capacities in nanotechnology / nanoscience
Analysis of composition and strain from nanoscale down to the atom scale (advanced electron
microscopy and FIB).
Aberration-corrected high resolution electron microscopy of nanomaterials and molecular
materials.
Design and nanofabrication of nanomaterials.
Research topics:
Plasmonic metallic nanomaterials
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