Complex Systems Research Group

About Us: Ramón G. Rubio, Francisco Ortega, Eduardo Guzmán, Fernando Martínez-Pedrero

What we do: 

• Structure and dynamics of micro- and nanoparticles in suspensions and interfaces

• Development of nano- and microcapsules

• Development and characterization of colloidal systems with applications in cosmetics, biomedicine, and the environment

• Nonequilibrium systems and dynamic self-assembly

• Microswimmers and low–Reynolds-number transport

Physical Nanochemistry Research Group

About Us: Ren Xu, Fernando Martín, Sergio Triviño, Alfredo Casasnovas, Marco Cuenca Guillermo González, Helena Gavilán, Mónica Muñoz, Lucía Labrador, Rubén Ahijado, Mª José Mancheño, José Osío, Elena Junquera, Andrés Guerrero

What we do: 

• Synthesis:

  • Metallic and metal-oxide nanoparticles

  • Lipid nanoparticles

• Applications:

  • NanoBioMedicine:

    • Chemical and biochemical sensors

    • Thermal therapy against cancer

    • Gene therapy and new vaccines

  • Energy:

    • Efficient catalysts

    • Development of new alloys.

Sustainable Chemistry Research Group

About Us: Albertina Cabañas, Eduardo Pérez Velilla, Lourdes Calvo Garrido, Helga K. Ruiz Saldaña, Ramiro J. Olmos Greco, Rama Hafian Al Homsi

What we do: 

• Phase equilibrium and solubility of substances in scCO₂

• Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES)

• Preparation of controlled-release pharmaceuticals

• Disinfection and sterilization of materials

• Drug micronization

• Preparation of nanostructured materials (catalysts, adsorbents, etc.)

• Plastic recycling (depolymerization and delamination)

• Spectroscopic studies