Scientists at the CSIC’s Instituto de Microelectrónica Barcelona have developed a photonic microchip which, for the first time, integrates a light source. By making use of a robust and flexible technology, this microchip can measure color changes in liquids with high accuracy. Its applicability ranges from biomedical analysis to food safety or environmental applications.

Scientists at the CSIC and the University of Barcelona have obtained microchips, which can be placed inside living cells or liquids to simultaneously detect several parameters. The developed technology enables the adaptation of the microchips according to the demand of customers.

A low cost method for obtaining nanoparticles has been developed. The nanoparticles can have simultaneously several functions and be applied for medical diagnosis, transporting and releasing drugs, electronic sensors or even for water decontamination.

A scientific team has developed a method and a device to generate safe and high-quality identifiers from static digital memories, which enables unequivocal identification of electronic devices.

The CSIC, in collaboration with the Universidad de Sevilla, has developed and patented a microelectronic device that provides real-time human recognition from a fingerprint image. This system, which is safe, fast and low cost, enables incorporating real-time human recognition into everyday objects.

Scientists at the Microelectronics Institute of Barcelona (IMB-CNM) from the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) have designed a high-efficiency and low-cost hybrid neutron detector. The combination of two technologies, MEMS (Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems) y microfluidics has enabled the development of an hybrid (liquid-semiconductor) device, whose main application is the neutron detection. Its high performance and portability make it suitable for sectors like nuclear medicine and security, industrial analysis and space exploration.

Scientists at the CSIC have developed a new type of heat-pump system which prevents environmental and safety problems, as it has not either greenhouse gases nor risk of Legionella. The prototypes are small and robust, therefore they can be used in transport (buses, trucks or boats), using as a source of energy the remaining heat of the exhaust fumes.

Scientists at the Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB- CNM) have developed a microfluidic fuel cell on paper, which in the future could replace the button-batteries in diagnostic kits.