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Innovative projects aimed at the industrial structure in polymer chemistry, surface modification, biomaterials and advanced materials for industrial applications.

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE COMPETITIVENESS OF COMPANIES

ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERISATION

  • Chemical composition
  • Physico-chemical tests
  • Mechanical properties
  • Reactivity, morphology and crystallinity studies
  • Particle characterisation
  • Ultrasonic non-destructive materials evaluation
  • Corrosion of materials: diagnostics and standardised compatibility studies
  • Analysis of microplastics in water

DEVELOPMENT OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS

  • Nanotechnology and bioengineering applied to the development of new polymers
  • Micro- and nano-encapsulation systems
  • Advanced functional polymeric materials
  • Optimisation of adhesive formulations
  • Study of biopolymers

SURFACE MODIFICATION

  • Coating of pieces for optimisation of its mechanical properties
  • Application of graphene suspensions on surfaces
  • Photoelectrochemical applications of nanostructured powders and films

ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

  • Design and prototyping of materials
  • Structural components with embedded sensors
  • Field instrumentation, testing and remote monitoring of components or structures
  • Smart surface engineering for biomedical applications

BIOMATERIALS

  • Research on biomaterials for interaction with biological systems for medical, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes
  • Micro- and nano-encapsulation systems for the transport of drugs in the human body and their controlled release
  • Research on biocompatible and biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications

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FACILITIES

Electrochemical Laboratory

Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Unit

RESEARCH GROUP:

GEMAT

Grup d'Enginyeria de Materials

School of Engineering

Materials Engineering

Its activities focus on three main areas: the development of new functional materials, surface engineering and biomaterials.

AppLightChem

Applied Photobiological Chemistry

School of Engineering

Applied Photobiological Chemistry

Specialised research in biomedical applications (antimicrobial resistance with phototherapy) and development of theragnostics in the diagnosis and treatment of tumours.

EQBA

Electroquímica i Bioanàlisi

School of Engineering

Electrochemistry and Bioanalysis Group

EQBA's activity is structured around the different analytical, spectrometric, chromatographic, electrochemical and optical techniques, both in their application and in their development.

ChemSynBio

CHEMICAL & SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY FOR BIOTHERAPIES

School of Engineering

Chemical & Synthetic Biology for Biotherapies

This group combines chemistry and synthetic biology to develop precision bio-nano-therapeutics based on smart proteins and to generate molecular systems that enable transport of therapeutics to the brain.

LINKED NEWS

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IQS Tech Transfer, present at BIOSPAIN

17/10/2023
IQS Tech Transfer, the IQS division that manages R&D&i and technology transfer activities, was present at the BIOSPAIN event to offer its latest innovations and services to companies in the biotechnology sector.
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A Highly Innovative and Entrepreneurial Unit

19/04/2022
Within the field of Advanced Materials, IQS has created various spinoffs thanks to the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of numerous professors and researchers at the university.These initiatives are a clear example of the importance of knowledge transfer from the academic and higher education world to industry.
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Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Unit: Services for Industry

19/04/2022
The R&D&i services and technology transfer offered by IQS Tech Transfer to companies has grown even greater since the end of 2019 through the launch of the Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Unit located within the Process Transfer and Integrative Technologies Centre (CTPTI) at IQS.
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Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Unit: Equipment

19/04/2022
The Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Unit within the Process Transfer and Integrative Technology Transfer Centre (CTPTI) at IQS boasts several laboratories equipped for research and technology transfer activities mainly related to particle and cell characterization and the analysis and characterization of polymeric materials, biomaterials, ceramic materials, and graphene, among others.
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