New materialsSustainable production of graphene from green coke
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30 Apr 2024
A team at CSIC's Institute of Carbon Science and Technology (INCAR) has developed a method to obtain graphene from coke. The method avoids the graphitisation phase, uses the chemical route and low temperatures. It is a sustainable and effective process that uses a by-product of the petrochemical industry.
New Gadolinium-Based Compound Enables Cryogenic Temperatures for Future Electronics
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22 Apr 2024
A team led by researchers from ICMAB-CSIC and the University of Barcelona (UB) has designed a new molecular compound based on gadolinium, which opens new frontiers in magnetic refrigeration. It is of particular interest in the field of molecular magnetism and the design of devices with technological applications at the nanoscale.
JEMCA, electron microscopy to advance research in structural biology and new materials
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03 Mar 2023
It is a pioneering facility that houses two high-end electron microscopes: one to resolve the structure of large protein and nucleic acid complexes and the other to study materials at the atomic scale. Created thanks to the joint action of several research institutions, including the CSIC, it is located at the ALBA Synchrotron (Cerdanyola, Barcelona) and is open to the entire scientific community.
A new tunable light source that will boost the development of photovoltaic technologies
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28 Jun 2023
An ICMAB-CSIC team has developed and patented an illumination device with a customised spectrum, which can change the intensity and range of colours, depending on every single application. It allows for the complete characterisation of optoelectronic materials and devices with a single device. Winner of the EmErgEnt award, the device will boost the development of many photovoltaic technologies. Scientists are now looking for industrial partners.
Distinkt, a new ICN2, CSIC and UAB company, will commercialise high-security inks based on nanotechnology
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16 Dec 2022
The inks are based on nano and micro particles that change colour or fluoresce when irradiated with infrared light. They are dynamic and adaptable, therefore they can be customised to produce various results. The solution helps to combat counterfeiting of official documents, banknotes, luxury products and other goods.
