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This unit, integrated in the Nanostructured Films and Particles Group at the Institute of Nanoscience of Aragón (INA) coordinated by Dr. Jesús Santamaría, has as objective the synthesis of nanoparticles with applications in biomedicine. The unit provides an automated system for the synthesis of nanoparticles using laser-induced pyrolysis of chemical precursors in gas and/or aerosol phase, which enable either individual nanoparticles or biocompatible hybrid nanostructures to be produced in large quantities. In addition, this facility is able to draw on a wide range of nanoparticles fabrication technique, as well as having the necessary specialized personnel, to undertake exhaustive characterization of the microstructure, chemical composition, particles size and distribution of sizes, as well as magnetic, optical and colloidal properties and degree of biological functionality of the synthesized material.
FOR THOSE SERVICES IDENTIFIED AS OUTSTANDING, AT LEAST 20% OF THEIR CAPACITY IS OPEN UNDER COMPETITIVE ACCESS. SEE ANNEX 1 OF ACCESS PROTOCOL FOR DETAILS ON % OF OPENNESS FOR EACH SERVICE
In addition to this there is immediate access to advanced electron microscopies (SEM, TEM, HRTEM, UHRTEM), as well as other surface analysis and characterization equipment (XPS, XRD, FTIR, magnetic characterization). The equipment available makes this Unit unique to produce a wide variety of nanoparticles, , inorganic, polymeric, or multifunctional hybrid nanocomposites.
| Title | Fundin: Organism | Call: Funding source | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAF2017-90810-REDI |  | Strategic Promotion and coordinated management of Nanbiosis: Pronanbiosis II | Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) | Acciones de dinamización «REDES DE EXCELENCIA» -ICTS 2017 | Coordinator |
| Ref | Title | Funding Organism | Unit Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTQ2014-52384-R | INTELLIGENT APPLICATIONS BASED ON NANOSTRUCTURED FIBERS CONTAINING NATURAL BIOCIDES WITH PHARMACOKINETIC CONTROL OF THEIR RELEASE | Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad | Participant |
| CTQ2013-49068-C2-1-R | MICROSYSTEMS BASED ON NANOSTRUCTURES WITH SPECIFIC PROPERTIES OF ADSORPTION AND SUPERFICIAL PLASMON, FOR DETECTION OF HIDDEN EXPLOSIVES AND AGENTS OF CHEMICAL WAR. | Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad | Participant |
| TARMAC | TARMAC. New tools for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infectious diseases: pH-responsive matryoshka nanoparticles for an efficient and controlled intracellular delivery of oral antibiotics and gated nanoparticles for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms showing intracellular persistence | Ministerio de Economia y competitividad | Participant |
| TARMAC/IQMA-UDM-UPV | pH-responsive matryoshka nanoparticles for an efficient and controlled intracellular delivery of oral antibiotics and gated nanoparticles for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms showing intracellular persistence | CIBER-BBN-CIBERES-SEPAR | Participant |
| H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016/H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016 | European Training Network for Continuous Sonication and Microwave Reactors. | Unión Europea | Participant |
| H2020-SPIRE-2014-2015 | ADREM / Adaptable Reactors for Resource- and Energy-Efficient Methane Valorisation | Unión Europea | Participant |
| I-2012/023 | Development of a microfluidic platform to produce nanomaterials and assessment on new nanotechnology applications | Unión Europea | Participant |
| CTQ2016-77147-R | NEW STRATEGIES FOR CO2 CONVERSION USING CATALYSTS UNDER ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION. | MINECO. MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y COMPETITIVIDAD | Participant |
| CTQ2016-79419-R | ADVANCED ADSORPTION TECHNOLOGIES, SERS DETECTION AND CATALYSIS FOR CHEMICAL WAR | MINECO. MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y COMPETITIVIDAD | Participant |
| NANOHEDONISM | A photo-triggered on-demand drug delivery system for chronic pain | European Research Council | Participant |
| I-2011/004 | HECTOR- MICROWAVE-ASSISTED MICROREACTORS: DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHLY EFFICIENT GAS PHASE CONTACTOR WITH DIRECT CATAYST HEATING | Unión Europea | Participant |
| FIS PI15/01118 | Towards an advanced therapy of bone regeneration: tissue intermediates activated by infrared energy for the controlled expression of osteogenic and angiogenic factors | INSTITUTO DE SALUD CARLOS III | Others |
| AMBIT | Animal Model of Bone Regeneration Induced by Tissue Intermediates Responsive to Near-Infrared Light | Roche Farma | Participant |
16 Aug
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), known as Shanghai Ranking, which was made public on August 15, once again places the University of Zaragoza among the elite of the 500 best universities in the world. This indicator organizes up to 20,000 university centers worldwide. Among the keys that have been able to positively influence the results of the research, according to the Vice Chancellor for Prospect, Sustainability and Infrastructure of the University of Zaragoza, Francisco Serón, are the increase in public campus funding for four years as well as the quality of their Scientists. The University of Zaragoza houses[...]
25 Jun
From the NFP research group of CIBER-BBN and INA, led by Jesus Santamaria, that coordinates NANBIOSIS U9 Synthesis of Nanoparticles Unit, and through the SAMCA Nanotechnology Chair, the call for grants has been launched: Nanotechnological Bonds For more information: http://capsulasdenanotecnologia.es/bonos-nanotec/[...]
13 Mar
Researchers of NANBIOSIS U9 Synthesis of Nanoparticles Unit Manuel Arruebo and Víctor Sebastián have participated in a research published in the journal Nanomedicine Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that poses a serious public health problem and, according to WHO data, 10.4 million people became ill with tuberculosis and 1.7 million died in 2016. Therefore, advance in the development of new tools for diagnosis and treatment is essential and the use of nanoparticles could open a new horizon to deal with the infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In this line, researchers from the CIBER at the University of Zaragoza, and at[...]
11 Feb
Today February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to raise awareness of the gender gap in science and technology. According to the United Nations, while yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science, science and gender equality are vital to achieve the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Thus, in recent years, the international community has made a great effort to inspire and promote the participation of women and girls in science. NANBIOSIS wants to acknowledge the efforts made by scientific women who struggle every day to contribut[...]
09 Oct
Researchers Manuel Arruebo and Víctor Sebastián, from the CIBER-BBN group led by Jesús Santamaría (NFP) at the University of Zaragoza, that coordinates NANBIOSIS Unit 9 Synthesis of Nanoparticles, have received the second prize of the Resomer Awards granted by the company Evonik, a international recognition to competitiviness. Their work “Promoting bioengineered tooth innervation using nanostructured and hybrid scaffolds”, has been published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia 50 (2017) 493-501. In this work, the researchers of the CIBER-BBN manufactured biodegradable materials such as scaffolds to promote dental regeneration. These scaffolds contained an immunosuppressive drug that, in addition to avoiding rejection after implantation,[...]
23 Aug
Victor Sebastian, researcher of NANBIOSIS Unit 9 Synthesis of Nanoparticles Unit, explains the production technologies in continuous (Microfluidic systems liquid phase or pyrolysis activated by laser, gas phase in which the nanoparticles are produced)[...]
11 Jul
Jesús Santamaría, Scientific Director of NANBIOSIS Unit 9, Synthesis of Nanoparticles Unit, denounces the bureaucratic obstacles of the Law of Contracts, which are paralyzing the investigations whenever it is necessary to buy material or hire personnel. His research against cancer, which received one of the most powerful European funding of more than two million euros, is stranded because of this rule, which requires to take out any purchase over 15,000 euros. “You can not do research like that,” Santamaría said. “In other countries there are no obstacles and we have to compete with them” With the entry into force on March 9 of[...]
08 Jul
Scientists of NANBIOSIS Unit 9 Synthesis of Nanoparticles Unit are coauthors of of the New cover ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. Sustainable Production of Drug-Loaded Particles by Membrane Emulsification. Albisa A, Piacentini E, Arruebo M, Sebastian V, Giorno L. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2018, 6 (5), pp 6663–6674 March 13, 2018. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b00401. IF: 5,951[...]
