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MXenes à la Carte: Epitaxially grown MXene sandwiches with nitrogen sprinkles and metal topping
Joint work from CICECO-UA and the University of Barcelona proposes a new method of growing thicker MXenes by taking advantage of the nitrogen-dissociating capabilities of thinner ones.
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Remove pollutants from water using 3D printed materials
Nuno Gonçalves wins Marie Curie Posdoctoral fellowship to develop solutions for the removal of pollutants through 3D-printed photoactive materials.
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Satellites to power the future lunar station
Rute André and Nuno Borges de Carvalho (IEETA) start new project supported by the European Space Agency.
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Margarida Martins is the author of the best doctoral thesis in the area of Sea
The renowned scientific journal Marine Drugs, just awarded former CICECO PhD student for her work on the valorization of seaweed in value-added products.
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Award-winning thesis proposes hybrid nanobiomaterials to decontaminate water
Sofia Soares developed her work under the supervision of Ana Luísa Daniel da Silva and Tito Trindade.
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New flexible piezoelectric bionanocomposites for neuromuscular stimulation
Cláudia Nunes, Dayana Sierra, Paula Vilarinho and Paula Ferreira are the research team behind the development of the new bio-based material.
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Third ERC Proof of Concept grant awarded to João Mano
HumanINK aims to develop a new family of commercially exploitable bioinks based on human-derived proteins, derived from blood fractions or placental tissues.
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How about a cup of coffee and a wall?
Paula Seabra and Marinélia Capela devolop green thermo-plasters in partership with researchers from University of Palermo and Institute of Nanotechnology of Lecce.
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Luminescent QR codes for measuring physical parameters
New US patent filed for technology that monitor temperature, humidity, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation through an intelligent tag.
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New biobased material for myocardial regeneration applications
Carmen Freire, Tiago Carvalho and Carla Vilela in collaboration University of Helsinki researchers develop new nanocomposite cardiac patches.
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Discovered new eco-friendly method to recycle plastic widely used in bottles
Andreia F. Sousa, Beatriz Agostinho and Armando Silvestre explored the potential of eutectic solvents to recycle biobased polyesters.
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University of Aveiro considered national leader in Materials Science
According to QS World University Rankings 2022, UA was the Portuguese leader on Academic Reputation, Research citations per paper and H-index within this subject.
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Exploring yeast-based technology for industrial manufacture of mRNA therapeutics
Yscript - Yeast cell factory for mRNA bioproduction is the new EIC Pathfinder project coordinated at CICECO by Mara Freire.
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Unveiling 2D polymeric film formation and growth at (sub)molecular level
Manuel Melle-Franco and Karol Strutynski in collaboration with researchers from KU Leuven and the University of the Basque Country have just published work in Nature.
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João Rocha elected to Académie Royale de Belgique
Former CICECO director will be the first Portuguese scientist to join the the prestigious Academy.
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Sticky-MARTINI: One step closer to computational design of silica materials
Joint work from CICECO-UA and the University of Strathclyde proposes a new computational paradigm to understand the synthesis of materials.
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Mariana Oliveira wins Dr. Bragança Parreira / Roche 2022 grant from SPD
Portuguese Society of Diabetology distinguishes an innovative project in the field of technology in diabetes where new devices based on stem cells are explored.
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João Mano receive the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Utrecht University
Professor at the Department of Chemistry and vice-director of CICECO recognitized as a leading expert in regenerative therapies.
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Paula Ferreira and Idalina Gonçalves featured on tv show Biosfera (RTP)
Latest developments in the field of bioplastics were part of an episode dedicated to sustainable packaging.
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Manuel Souto was awarded an ERC Starting Grant
A new generation of porous organic polymers as electrodes in lithium batteries will be the focus for the next five years under the prestigious 1.5 million euros grant.
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New funding for CICECO young researchers
Five project proposals were financed with a 20 k€ grant.
 
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