Polymers and Biopolymers

COORDINATOR

CONTACT

Diagonal-Besòs Campus Management and Support Unit
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Tel: (+34) 934 011 792
E-mail: doctorat.eebe@upc.edu

https://eebe.upc.edu/ca/estudis/estudis-de-doctorat/doctorat-en-polimers-i-biopolimers/index

This doctoral programme dates back to 1987, the year when doctoral programmes based on Spain’s recently enacted University Reform Law were launched. In 1994, the current programme was set up by combining the Plastics and Polymers and Structural Molecular Biology programmes, bringing together the Department’s most established research activities in two optional subject areas: polymers and biopolymers.

The Spanish Ministry of Education recognised the excellence of the programme in 2004 by granting it a quality award (MCD2004-00290). Since then, the quality award has been renewed without interruption following regular audits, and in 2011, the programme was granted a Pathway to Excellence award (MEE2011-0310), which remained in effect until 2013, when the award programme ended. The programme was associated with the UPC master’s degree in Polymers and Biopolymers and is now linked to the master’s degree in Chemical Engineering – Smart Chemical Factories (Smart Polymer Engineering, specialisation track).

The programme harnesses the research experience that the UPC has gained in the field of polymers and biopolymers over more than 40 years of continuous activity. This experience currently underpins the work of more than half a dozen recognised groups devoted exclusively to research in this field, all of which participate in the National RDI Programme, mainly in the materials area.

The doctoral programme is aimed at the polymer materials sector, which is one of the most active in the chemical industry. Polymer production continues to grow, as they replace other kinds of materials and enable technological innovations that are impossible with other materials. It is important to note that polymer materials have a special impact on science, and specifically, on the creation of advanced materials for use in a wide range of sectors from biomedicine to the electronics industry. Producing specialists capable of leading R&D projects in polymer technology is essential for competitive development.

The existence of national and international doctoral programmes in this field with similar characteristics speaks to the value and importance of this programme at the current time. In the USA, there are countless doctoral programmes that focus on polymer science and engineering. In Europe, many prestigious institutions (including the University of Manchester, University of Bayreuth, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, and University of Lyon) offer doctoral degrees in polymers and biopolymers, generally linked to master’s degrees in the same field. Doctoral programmes in this field are also starting to take off at technology-oriented universities in Asia. Despite a high concentration of industrial activity in this sector in Catalonia, this doctoral programme is the only one focusing on polymers that is offered in the region.

The way the programme is focused facilitates the achievement of a series of objectives, enabling students to develop expertise in the field by providing:

a) Systematic, streamlined and up-to-date knowledge of the scientific and technological foundations of polymers and biopolymers.

b) Knowledge and use of bibliographic sources as required to justify, underpin and support research on topics related to polymers and biopolymers.

c) Experimental knowledge of the main methodologies applied in the manufacture, characterisation and evaluation of properties of polymers and biopolymers.

d) Scientific and technological criteria for planning, implementing and directing a basic or applied research project on any topic in the field of specialisation.

General information

Access profile

Given the specific characteristics of the degree, the applicants considered most suitable for admission to the doctoral programme in Polymers and Biopolymers will be bachelor’s degree holders with a scientific and technological background who have completed a master's degree in Chemical Engineering or one that is related to the scientific field of the programme and includes specific content in polymers and biopolymers (structure, physical and chemical properties of polymers and biopolymers, etc.).

In addition to having suitable academic qualifications, it is considered important that applicants have certain personal characteristics – namely, an interest in the research projects carried out within the framework of the programme; critical and analytical skills; initiative, perseverance and persistence in their academic work; the ability to work in a team; and the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Main entrance qualifications (in order of priority):

Pre-EHEA or bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Pre-EHEA or bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences
Pre-EHEA or bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering
Pre-EHEA or bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering
Pre-EHEA degree in Industrial Engineering or bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
Pre-EHEA or bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
Pre-EHEA or bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or Pharmacy

No bridging courses required:
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

With bridging courses:

Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Chemistry and Biotechnology.

Output profile

Doctoral candidates who complete a doctoral degree will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research (Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies):

a) A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field.
b) An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
c) An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
d) A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas.
e) An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong.
f) An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

The award of a doctoral degree must equip the graduate for work in a variety of settings, especially those requiring creativity and innovation. Doctoral graduates must have at least acquired the personal skills needed to:

a) Develop in contexts in which there is little specific information.
b) Find the key questions that must be answered to solve a complex problem.
c) Design, create, develop and undertake original, innovative projects in their field.
d) Work as part of a team and independently in an international or multidisciplinary context.
e) Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information.
f) Offer criticism on and intellectually defend solutions.

Finally, with respect to competencies, doctoral students must:

a) have acquired advanced knowledge at the frontier of their discipline and demonstrated, in the context of internationally recognised scientific research, a deep, detailed and well-grounded understanding of theoretical and practical issues and scientific methodology in one or more research fields;
b) have made an original and significant contribution to scientific research in their field of expertise that has been recognised as such by the international scientific community;
c) have demonstrated that they are capable of designing a research project that serves as a framework for carrying out a critical analysis and assessment of imprecise situations, in which they are able to apply their contributions, expertise and working method to synthesise new and complex ideas that yield a deeper knowledge of the research context in which they work;
d) have developed sufficient autonomy to set up, manage and lead innovative research teams and projects and scientific collaborations (both national and international) within their field, in multidisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a substantial element of knowledge transfer;
e) have demonstrated that they are able to carry out their research activity in a socially responsible manner and with scientific integrity;
f) have demonstrated, within their specific scientific context, that they are able to make cultural, social or technological advances and promote innovation in all areas within a knowledge-based society;
g) have demonstrated that they are able to participate in scientific discussions at the international level in their field of expertise and disseminate the results of their research activity to audiences of all kinds.

Based on the training they receive, students of the doctoral programme in Polymers and Biopolymers must develop the ability to lead R&D projects in the field of polymer technology. Doctoral students should acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in fields such as raw material production, production of polymeric materials, and processing and design of parts, as well as characterisation, development and application of new advanced materials, in particular biopolymers.

They are expected to develop the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research. The programme aims to equip students to contribute to extending the frontiers of knowledge through original research. Upon completing the degree, they will also be able to carry out critical and evaluative analysis and synthesise new and complex ideas. It is hoped that candidates will acquire the abilities needed to display, in academic and professional contexts, the ideas and knowledge acquired.

Number of places

Duration of studies and dedication regime

Duration
The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

For full-time doctoral candidates, the minimum period of study is two years, counted from the date of an applicant's admission to the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited; for part-time doctoral candidates it is four years.

When there are justified grounds for doing so, and the thesis supervisor and academic tutor have given their authorisation, doctoral candidates may request that the academic committee of their doctoral programme exempt them from the requirement to complete this minimum period of study.

Temporary disability leave and leave for the birth of a child, adoption or fostering for the purposes of adoption, temporary foster care, risk during pregnancy or infant feeding, gender violence and any other situation provided for in current regulations do not count towards these periods. Students who find themselves in any of these circumstances must notify the academic committee of the doctoral programme, which must inform the Doctoral School.

Doctoral candidates may request periods of temporary withdrawal from the programme for up to a total of two years. Requests must be justified and addressed to the academic committee responsible for the programme, which will decide whether or not to grant the candidate's request.

Extension of studies
If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme
A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Dismissal from the programme means that the doctoral candidate cannot continue studying at the UPC and that their academic record will be closed. This notwithstanding, they may apply to the academic committee of the programme for readmission, and the committee must reevaluate the candidate in accordance with the criteria established in the regulations.

A doctoral candidate who has been dismissed due to having exceeded the time limit for completing doctoral studies or due to an unsatisfactory assessment may not be Academic Regulations for Doctoral Studies Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Page 17 of 33 admitted to the same doctoral programme until at least two years have elapsed from the date of dismissal, as provided for in sections 3.4 and 9.2 of these regulations.

Legal framework

Organization

COORDINATOR:

Aleman Llanso, Carlos Enrique

ACADEMIC COMMISSION OF THE PROGRAM:

STRUCTURAL UNITS:

Department of Chemical Engineering (PROMOTORA)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Heat Engines

SPECIFIC URL OF THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM:
https://eebe.upc.edu/ca/estudis/estudis-de-doctorat/doctorat-en-polimers-i-biopolimers/index

CONTACT:

Diagonal-Besòs Campus Management and Support Unit
Building A
Av. Eduard Maristany, 16
08019 Barcelona

Tel: (+34) 934 011 792
E-mail: doctorat.eebe@upc.edu

Agreements with other institutions

Agreements in effect with:
China Scholarship Council (CSC, China)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico)

Collaborations:

Collaborations involve co-supervision, exchanges of academic staff and doctoral students, reciprocal participation on thesis examination committees, and execution of joint research projects.

Amirkabir University of Technology (Iran)
Textile Industry Research Association (AITEX, Spain)
Bar-Ilan University (Israel)
Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (CeNTI, Portugal)
Spanish National Research Council (CNM-CSIC, Spain)
Coventry University (UK)
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. (Germany)
Graz University of Technology (Austria)
Institute for Composite Materials GmbH (IVW, Germany)
Institute of Information Science and Technologies – National Research Council (Italy)
Leibnitz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Germany)
Monash University (Australia)
Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (Romania)
Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy)
Queen Mary University of London (UK)
Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
SINTEF (Norway)
Sofia University (Bulgaria)
University of British Columbia (Canada)
University of Manchester (UK)
University of Seville (Spain)
University of Zaragoza (Spain)
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU, Spain)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico)
Technical University of Madrid (Spain)
University of Minho (Portugal)
NOVA University of Lisbon (Portugal)
University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy)
University of Calabria (Italy)
University of Verona (Italy)
University College London (UK)
University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (Bulgaria)
University of Namur (Belgium)
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Vienna, Austria)
University of Oldenburg (Germany)
University of Regensburg (Germany)
University of Sheffield (UK)
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (Finland)

Access, admission and registration

Access profile

Main entrance qualifications (in order of priority):

No bridging courses required:
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

With bridging courses:

Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Chemistry and Biotechnology.

Access requirements

As a rule, applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees (Royal Decree 43/2015, of 2 February).

Applicants who meet one or more of the following conditions are also eligible for admission:

a) Holders of official Spanish degrees or equivalent Spanish qualifications, provided they have passed 300 ECTS credits in total and they can prove they have reached Level 3 in the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education.
b) Holders of degrees awarded in foreign education systems in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which do not require homologation, who can prove that they have reached Level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework, provided the degree makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded.
c) Holders of degrees awarded in a country that does not belong to the EHEA, which do not require homologation, on the condition that the University is able to verify that the degree is of a level equivalent to that of official university master's degrees in Spain and that it makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded.
d) Holders of another doctoral degree.
e) Holders of an official university qualification who, having been awarded a post as a trainee in the entrance examination for specialised medical training, have successfully completed at least two years of training leading to an official degree in a health sciences specialisation.

Note 1: Regulations for access to doctoral studies for individuals with degrees in bachelor's, engineering, or architecture under the system prior to the implementation of the EHEA (CG 47/02 2014).

Note 2: Agreement number 64/2014 of the Governing Council approving the procedure and criteria for assessing the academic requirements for admission to doctoral studies with non-homologated foreign degrees (CG 25/03 2014).

Legal framework

Admission criteria and merits assessment

Weighting of admission criteria:

1. Applicant’s curriculum vitae: Type of training and marks awarded, as well as research and professional experience (70%).
2. Personal contact through online or face-to-face interviews (15%).
3. English language skills (15%)

Admissions body
The programme has an academic committee that assesses student applications. Each month, the committee reviews applications submitted through the pre-enrolment application.

The doctoral programme has a specific form for doctoral students to indicate their scientific and technical interests. Based on this information, and taking into account the needs and capacity of research groups, the academic committee channels the applications accepted so that tutors and thesis supervisors can be assigned.

If the academic committee deems that additional training is required for an applicant to be admitted, it determines what bridging courses the student will be required to take to ensure that they have the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities (up to a maximum of 60 ECTS credits).

Training complements

The academic committee for the doctoral programme may require that students pass specific bridging courses. Additional training requirements will be determined based on each student's academic background. In such cases, the committee will keep track of the bridging courses completed and establish appropriate criteria to limit their duration.

Bridging courses may provide research or cross-disciplinary training, but in no case may doctoral students be required to enrol for 60 or more ECTS credits.

Students will complete any additional training within the framework of the master's degree in Chemical Engineering offered by the Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE-UPC) or by taking cross-disciplinary training courses organised by the UPC. This master's degree includes a specialisation module in Smart Polymer Engineering (SPE), which offers students the possibility of acquiring a specialisation in which the Department has a solid track record in both teaching and research.

Based on each applicant's background and the gaps in their training, bridging courses are selected from among subjects taught on the master's degree in Chemical Engineering. Applicants are informed of the bridging courses they will be required to take prior to the enrolment process. At the same time, they are also provided with information on the frequency with which courses are offered and the pertinence of their content.

The following points apply to any bridging courses that doctoral students may be required to take:

1. Bridging courses are subjects of the specified master's degree and must be administratively linked to the student’s enrolment in the doctoral degree. They may be taken in one or two semesters, depending on the student’s previous training and the frequency with which they are offered.

2. Students who do not successfully complete required bridging courses will be automatically excluded from the programme.

For information on subject content, click on the following link:

https://eebe.upc.edu/ca/estudis/estudis-de-master/master-chemical-engineering-smart-chemical-factories/nou-pla-estudis-master-enginyeria-quimica

Compulsory master’s degree subjects
• Biotech Processes and Polymer Industry (6 ECTS credits)
• Chemical and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (6)
• Sustainability and Circular Economy (6)
• Polymer Physics (6)
• Waste Resource Technologies (6)
• Nanotechnology (6)
• Risk and Safety in the Chemical Industry (6)

Track subjects Smart Polymer Engineering
• Experimentation and Instrumentation (6)
• Polymer Transformation Processes (6)
• Polymerisation Chemistry (6)
• Biopolymers and Bioplastics (6)
• Advanced Materials (6)
• Design of Equipment Coating Technologies (6)

Enrolment period for new doctoral students

The standard enrolment period begins in September and ends on 15 October each academic year, though the enrolment date depends on the admission decision.

More information at the registration section for new doctoral students

Enrolment period

A period is established between 15 September and 15 October each academic year.

More information at the general registration section

Monitoring and evaluation of the doctoral student

Formation activities

Activity: Preparation and initial defence of research plan.
Hours: 4.
Type: compulsory.

Activity: Courses, lectures and seminars given by professors and visiting researchers.
Hours: 12.
Type: optional.

Activity: Specific courses and workshops for training in scientific techniques related to research in the field of polymers and biopolymers.
Hours: 15.
Type: optional.

Activity: Specific research group seminars.
Hours: 15.
Type: compulsory.

Activity: Mobility and conferences.
Hours: 60.
Type: optional.

Activity: Publications.
Hours: 100.
Type: optional.

Activity: Research stays.
Hours: 480.
Type: optional.

Activity: Cross-disciplinary activities.
Hours: 15.
Type: compulsory.

Activity: Cross-disciplinary activities.
Hours: 30.
Type: optional.

Procedure for assignment of tutor and thesis director

The academic committee of the doctoral programme assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate when they are admitted or enrol for the first time, taking account of the thesis supervision commitment referred to in the admission decision.

The thesis supervisor will ensure that training activities carried out by the doctoral candidate are coherent and suitable, and that the topic of the candidate’s doctoral thesis will have an impact and make a novel contribution to knowledge in the relevant field. The thesis supervisor will also guide the doctoral candidate in planning the thesis and, if necessary, tailoring it to any other projects or activities undertaken. The thesis supervisor will generally be a UPC professor or researcher who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience. This includes PhD-holding staff at associated schools (as determined by the Governing Council) and UPC-affiliated research institutes (in accordance with corresponding collaboration and affiliation agreements). When thesis supervisors are UPC staff members, they also act as the doctoral candidate’s tutor.

PhD holders who do not meet these criteria (as a result of their contractual relationship or the nature of the institution to which they are attached) must be approved by the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee in order to participate in a doctoral programme as researchers with documented research experience.

The academic committee of the doctoral programme may approve the appointment of a PhD-holding expert who is not a UPC staff member as a candidate’s thesis supervisor. In such cases, the prior authorisation of the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee is required. A UPC staff member who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience must also be proposed to act as a co-supervisor, or as the doctoral candidate’s tutor if one has not been assigned.

A thesis supervisor may step down from this role if there are justified reasons (recognised as valid by the committee) for doing so. If this occurs, the academic committee of the doctoral programme will assign the doctoral candidate a new thesis supervisor.

Provided there are justified reasons for doing so, and after hearing any relevant input from the doctoral candidate, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may assign a new thesis supervisor at any time during the period of doctoral study.

If there are academic reasons for doing so (an interdisciplinary topic, joint or international programmes, etc.) and the academic committee of the programme gives its approval, an additional thesis supervisor may be assigned. Supervisors and co-supervisors have the same responsibilities and academic recognition.

The maximum number of supervisors of a doctoral thesis is two: a supervisor and a co-supervisor.

For theses carried out under a cotutelle agreement or as part of an Industrial Doctorate, if necessary and if the agreement foresees it this maximum number of supervisors may not apply. This notwithstanding, the maximum number of supervisors belonging to the UPC is two.

More information at the PhD theses section

Permanence

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme
A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Legal framework

Learning resources

Scientific and technological resources
The research groups participating in the programme have an established track record in research and are therefore able to offer the material, technological and scientific resources needed to carry out doctoral thesis work. In the doctoral programme, receiving training in the use of state-of-the-art technologies is of vital importance for students. Doctoral students benefit from having access to the Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering and large-scale facilities such as the Alba Synchrotron (XALOC, Miras and BL11 lines), the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), and the University Services Consortium of Catalonia (CSUC).

Specific equipment for polymer research:

• Chemical synthesis laboratories: For preparation of polymers and biopolymers using chemical and electrochemical synthesis techniques.

• Physical characterisation laboratories: For characterisation of the physical properties of polymers and biopolymers using techniques such as GPC, conductivity, electrochemical properties, mechanical properties, rheological properties, etc.

• Chemical characterisation laboratories: For characterisation of the chemical properties of polymers and biopolymers using spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis-NIR, etc.).

• Processing laboratories: For the preparation of samples by electrospinning, electrospraying, spin coating, etc.

• Calorimetry laboratories: For characterising the thermal properties of polymers and biopolymers by means of DSC, TGA and DMTA.

• Surface and nanotechnology laboratories: For determining surface properties, such as wettability and zeta potential, and characterisation of nano-sized samples using techniques such as nanocalorimetry and DLS.

• Molecular biology laboratories: For studying the properties of biopolymers and their interactions with other molecules such as synthetic polymers, as well as the biodegradability of polymers.

• Cell culture laboratories: For determining the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of polymers and conducting antibacterial studies.

• Microscopy laboratories: For studying the morphology of polymers and biopolymers by TEM, SEM and optical microscopy.

• NMR laboratories: For studying the chemical structure of polymers and biopolymers in solution and solid state.

• Molecular simulation laboratories: For modelling the structure and properties of polymers and biopolymers.

Doctoral Theses

List of authorized thesis for defense

HASSANKALHORI, MAHDI: From Ion Channels to Industrial Enzymes: Modeling and Modulating Protein Functional Properties
Author: HASSANKALHORI, MAHDI
Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN POLYMERS AND BIOPOLYMERS
Department: Department of Chemical Engineering (EQ)
Mode: Normal
Deposit date: 19/11/2025
Reading date: 02/02/2026
Reading time: 11:00
Reading place: ESCOLA D'ENGINYERIA BARCELONA ESTC/Eduard Maristany, 16 (08019 Barcelona)Sala Polivalent Edifici Ahttps://eebe.upc.edu/ca/lescola/co
Thesis director: TORRAS COSTA, JUAN | LUCAS, MARIA FÁTIMA ASSUNÇAO
Thesis abstract: Recent advances in computational molecular modeling have significantly enhanced our understanding of protein structure and function, enabling the design and optimization of biomolecules for diverse applications, for instance in biosensing and industrial biocatalysis. This thesis aimed to leverage integration of innovative computational methodologies to investigate and modulate the functional properties of four distinct protein targets from two protein families: ion channels, specifically human acid-sensing ion channels (hASIC1a and hASIC3), and enzymes, including an artificial enzyme based on the Lactococcal Multidrug Resistance Regulator (LmrR) protein scaffold and thermophilic Streptomyces sclerotialus Tyrosine Hydroxylase (SsTyrH). Depending on the case and objectives, we employed an integration of computational protein structure prediction, molecular dynamics simulations, protein residue network analysis, an specialized ion binding site prediction tool and a machine learning-based model for functional site prediction to identify key positions involved in protein function, regulation and other relevant properties. Our findings include the discovery of novel functional regulatory sites in hASIC1a and the design of mutations that confer sustained currents in hASIC1a, the prediction of the potential calcium binding sites in hASIC3 for guiding the experimental identification and functional characterization of such regulatory positions. Furthermore, integrative computational approaches successfully led to the prediction of functional distal hotspots and improved variants in the LmrR-based enzymatic system and SsTyrH, all validated by experimental characterization. This research demonstrates the efficacy of integrating computational methodologies to engineer proteins with tailored functional properties, providing valuable insights for the development of optimized ion channels for biotechnological applications and industrial biocatalysts, as well as advancing our understanding of protein structure-function relationships.
PUERTAS SEGURA, ANTONIO JESUS: Nano-enabled hydrogel coating for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Author: PUERTAS SEGURA, ANTONIO JESUS
Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN POLYMERS AND BIOPOLYMERS
Department: Department of Chemical Engineering (EQ)
Mode: Article-based thesis
Deposit date: 16/12/2025
Reading date: 06/03/2026
Reading time: 15:00
Reading place: UPC-ESEIATTSala de conferències - TR5C. Colom, 1 - TERRASSAhttps://utgct.upc.edu/ca/imatges/espais-i-recursos/zones-destudi/espai-tr5
Thesis director: TZANOV, TZANKO KALOYANOV | CIARDELLI, GIANLUCA
Thesis abstract: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent a critical healthcare challenge, accounting for a substantial proportion of the nosocomial infections worldwide and imposing significant economic burdens on healthcare systems through prolonged hospitalisation, additional treatments, and increased healthcare costs. These infections are primarily initiated by bacterial adhesion to catheter surfaces, followed by the formation of structured biofilms that protect pathogens against host immune defences and antimicrobial treatments. Biofilm-embedded bacteria exhibit significantly enhanced antibiotic tolerance and facilitate horizontal gene transfer, thereby accelerating the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. Current clinical strategies, including catheter replacement, systemic antimicrobial therapy, and conventional surface coatings, often prove inadequate due to limited efficacy duration, poor selectivity, or cytotoxicity concerns. This underscores the urgent need for innovative, multifunctional, and biocompatible solutions capable of preventing biofilm establishment whilst maintaining excellent biological compatibility.The present doctoral thesis addresses these challenges through the design and development of advanced nano-enabled hydrogel-based coatings, specifically engineered to enhance the performance of urinary catheters. Innovative coatings were engineered to incorporate diverse antibacterial and antibiofilm nanomaterials, including lauryl gallate-, silver-, ceragenin-, and lignin-based nanoparticles, employing green and cost-effective methodologies such as sonochemical deposition and enzymatic grafting. These nano-actives were incorporated in bio-based and antifouling polymers including chitosan, catechol-modified gelatine, and polyzwitterions. The resulting hybrid coatings were engineered to combine synergistic contact-killing and sustained-release antimicrobial mechanisms with enhanced surface hydration and superior resistance to bacterial adhesion.Comprehensive physicochemical characterisation confirmed the successful integration of the nano-enabled coatings onto indwelling urinary catheters, revealing tailored surface morphology, high stability, and controlled release profiles of the active compound. In vitro assays demonstrated potent bactericidal activity and biofilm inhibition against clinically relevant uropathogens, including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus, under both static and dynamic flow conditions that simulate physiological environments. Cytotoxicity studies revealed high biocompatibility with human fibroblasts and keratinocytes, confirming safety for prolonged medical applications. Importantly, in vivo experiments using a rabbit catheterisation model showed significant reductions in microbial colonisation and excellent biocompatibility in animals fitted with the coated catheters, validating the protective performance of these devices under realistic physiological conditions.This thesis establishes a framework for the design and implementation of nano-enabled coatings that synergistically combine antimicrobial efficacy, biofilm resistance, and host compatibility. The findings present promising pathways for advancing next-generation urinary catheter technologies and provide a solid foundation for clinical translation, ultimately aiming to minimise CAUTI incidence and reduce the global burden of antimicrobial resistance.

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MUÑOZ GALAN, HELENA: Sensor design and development for autonomous devices for disease diagnosis and therapy
Author: MUÑOZ GALAN, HELENA
Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis)
Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN POLYMERS AND BIOPOLYMERS
Department: Department of Chemical Engineering (EQ)
Mode: Normal
Deposit date: 22/01/2026
Deposit END date: 04/02/2026
Thesis director: ALEMAN LLANSO, CARLOS ENRIQUE | PÉREZ MADRIGAL, MARIA DEL MAR
Thesis abstract: This doctoral research addresses key challenges in diabetes management by integrating sustainable materials, non-invasive sensing, and advanced insulin delivery technologies into a unified framework. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that requires continuous glucose monitoring and precise insulin administration to maintain glycemic control and reduce complications. Responding to these needs, the thesis is structured around three major contributions.First, the work advances the development of a previously created non-invasive glucose-monitoring device by incorporating recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) into the sensor design. The use of recycled LDPE improves sustainability, cost-efficiency, and environmental compatibility while maintaining reliable sensing performance. This demonstrates the feasibility of repurposing plastic waste in biomedical technologies without compromising functionality.Second, the research explores new strategies for controlled insulin delivery through stimuli-responsive hydrogels. Hydrogels based on poly(γ-glutamic acid) and multi-armed polyethylene glycol (PEG) were engineered to achieve sustained and tunable insulin release. The incorporation of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), a biocompatible conducting polymer, enables electrically triggered and on-demand insulin delivery. This approach offers a minimally invasive alternative to conventional injection-based therapies and highlights the potential of electro-responsive materials in smart drug-delivery systems.Finally, the thesis investigates the nanomechanical properties of multi-armed PEG hydrogels using a microcantilever-based optomechanical sensor. This analysis provides essential insights into the structural behavior, stability, and long-term performance of the hydrogels, contributing to the optimization of their mechanical robustness and responsiveness.Together, these contributions form a comprehensive strategy for improving diabetes care. By integrating non-invasive monitoring, environmentally conscious materials, and intelligent delivery platforms, the research promotes more sustainable biomedical solutions while advancing patient-centered therapeutic tools.

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AUTHOR:	CASADO GÓMEZ, JAIME
Title:	3D Printable Hybrid Acrylate-Epoxy Vitrimer Resins with Improved Compatibility and Reprocessability
Reading date:	12/12/2025
Director:	FERNANDEZ FRANCOS, XAVIER
Co-director:	KONURAY, ALI OSMAN
Mention:	No mention
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Title:	Design and Application of PEGylated Pseudo-Protein Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery
Reading date:	28/11/2025
Co-director:	DEL VALLE MENDOZA, LUIS JAVIER
Mention:	No mention
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AUTHOR:	JIN, ANYI
Title:	Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): processing, property modulation, and biomedical applications
Reading date:	31/10/2025
Co-director:	DEL VALLE MENDOZA, LUIS JAVIER
Mention:	No mention
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Title:	Development of conducting materials as electrodes for biomedical sensors
Reading date:	22/09/2025
Director:	TORRAS COSTA, JUAN
Co-director:	ESTRANY CODA, FRANCISCO
Mention:	International Mention
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Title:	Allosteric modulation of mutant rhodopsins folding and function as a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa
Reading date:	16/09/2025
Director:	GARRIGA SOLE, PERE
Co-director:	MORILLO CAZORLA, MARGARITA
Mention:	No mention
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Reading date:	10/06/2025
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AUTHOR:	BALLESTAR DE LAS HERAS, RICARDO LUIS
Title:	Manufacturing and recycling of polyolefins and biopolymers in a circular economy model. Mechanical, thermal and morphological characterization of polymers and high-performance films.
Reading date:	22/11/2024
Director:	COLOM FAJULA, XAVIER
Co-director:	CAÑAVATE AVILA, FRANCISCO JAVIER
Mention:	No mention
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Reading date:	11/11/2024
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Mention:	No mention
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Title:	Autonomous diagnostic systems: design of sensors capable of recognizing and releasing biomolecules
Reading date:	21/10/2024
Director:	ALEMAN LLANSO, CARLOS ENRIQUE
Co-director:	BERTRAN CÀNOVAS, ÒSCAR
Mention:	No mention
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Sensores electroquímicos de ácido poliláctico (PLA) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 12/11/2021 Patent Manufactured flexible electrodes for dopamine detection: integration of conducting polymer in 3D-printed polylactic acid Fontana, A.; Puiggali, A.; Lanzalaco, S.; Bertran, O.; Aleman, C. Advanced engineering materials, ISSN: 1527-2648 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.122; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 23/06/2021 Journal article Poly(aspartic acid) biohydrogel as the base of a new hybrid conducting material Fontana, A.; Ruano, G.; Silva, F.; Estrany, F.; Puiggali, J.; Aleman, C.; Torras, J. International journal of molecular sciences, ISSN: 1422-0067 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.208; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 06/12/2021 Journal article Electrochemical activation for sensing of three-dimensional-printed poly(lactic acid) using low-pressure plasma Fontana, A.; Lanzalaco, S.; Perez, M.; Bertran, O.; Aleman, C. Plasma processes and polymers, ISSN: 1612-8850 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.5; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 22/08/2022 Journal article Electrochemical multi-sensors obtained by applying an electric discharge treatment to 3D-printed poly(lactic acid) Fontana, A.; Lanzalaco, S.; Bertran, O.; Aleman, C. Applied surface science, ISSN: 0169-4332 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 6.7; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 30/09/2022 Journal article Permanently polarized materials: an approach for designing materials with customized electrical properties Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Fontana, A.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Chemistry of materials, ISSN: 1520-5002 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 7.2; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2023 Journal article Preparation and characterization of functionalized surgical meshes for early detection of bacterial infections Fontana, A.; El Hauadi, K.; Lanzalaco, S.; Perez, M.; Armelin, E.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. ACS biomaterials science & engineering, ISSN: 2373-9878 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 5.5; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 24/01/2023 Journal article Smart design of sensor-coated surgical sutures for bacterial infection monitoring Fontana, A.; El Hauadi, K.; Lanzalaco, S.; Perez, M.; Armelin, E.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Macromolecular bioscience (Internet), ISSN: 1616-5195 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 4.4; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 07/05/2023 Journal article Aqueous alginate/MXene inks for 3D printable biomedical devices Fontana, A.; Lanzalaco, S.; Bertran, O.; Aradilla, D.; Aleman, C. Colloids and surfaces. A, Physicochemical and engineering aspects, ISSN: 1873-4359 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 4.9; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 20/08/2023 Journal article Oxygen plasma treated thermoplastics as integrated electroresponsive sensors Fontana, A.; Lanzalaco, S.; Zhilev, G.; Armelin, E.; Bertran, O.; Aleman, C. Materials today communications, ISSN: 2352-4928 (JCR Impact Factor-2024: 4.5; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 01/03/2024 Journal article Mechanical and ex-vivo assessment of functionalized surgical sutures for bacterial infection monitoring Fontana, A.; El Hauadi, K.; Perez, M.; Lanzalaco, S.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. European polymer journal, ISSN: 0014-3057 (JCR Impact Factor-2024: 6.3; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 27/05/2024 Journal article Smart polyurethane endosponges for endoluminal vacuum therapy: Integration of a bacteria sensor Fontana, A.; Lanzalaco, S.; Armelin, E.; Turon, P.; Ardèvol, J.; Aleman, C. Colloids and surfaces A: physicochemical and engineering aspects, ISSN: 0927-7757 (JCR Impact Factor-2024: 5.4; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 05/07/2024 Journal article Evaluation of the electrochemical response of aromatic peptides for biodetection of dopamine Fontana, A.; Rosa, E.; Diaferia, C.; Lanzalaco, S.; Accardo, Antonella; Aleman, C. Journal of colloid and interface science, ISSN: 0021-9797 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 9.4; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/02/2025 Journal article Electrochemical multi-sensors obtained by applying a electric discharge treatment to 3D-printed poly(lactic acid) XV Reunión del Grupo Especializado de Polímeros Presentation date: 12/05/2022 Presentation of work at congresses Electrochemical activation for sensing of 3D-printed poly(lactic acid) using low-pressure plasma European Polymer Congress 2022 Presentation date: 29/06/2022 Presentation of work at congresses 3D-printed electrochemical multi-sensors based on biocompatible polymers 17th European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes - Presentation date: 04/09/2023 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	LOZANO HERNÁNDEZ, NEKANE
Title:	Microtexturization of liquid silicone rubber surfaces by injection moulding
Reading date:	03/09/2024
Director:	PUIGGALI BELLALTA, JORGE
Co-director:	DEL VALLE MENDOZA, LUIS JAVIER
Mention:	No mention
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Micro- and nanotexturization of liquid silicone rubber surfaces by injection molding using hybrid polymer inlays Lozano, N.; Perez, G.; Sáez, C.; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggalí, J.; Fontdecaba Baig, Enric Macromolecular materials and engineering, ISSN: 1439-2054 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.9; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 08/03/2022 Journal article Introducing surface functionality on thermoformed polymeric films Sáez, C.; Muntada, O.; Francone, A.; Lozano, N.; Fernandez, M.; Puiggali, J.; Kehagias, N.; Sotomayor, C.; Pérez Murano, Francesc Micro and Nano Engineering, ISSN: 2590-0072 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0 Publication date: 01/04/2022 Journal article Micro- and nanoteturization of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) surfaces by injection moulding NanoSpain Conference 2019 Presentation date: 28/05/2019 Presentation of work at congresses Micro- and nanotexturization of liquid silicone rubber surfaces by injection moulding Silicone Elastomers World Summit 2020 Presentation date: 16/12/2020 Presentation of work at congresses Microtexturization of liquid silicone rubber surfaces by injection moulding PRN-Polymer replication on the nanoscale Presentation date: 29/05/2021 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	FERRERES CABANES, GUILLEM
Title:	Hybrid metal-organic nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications
Reading date:	21/06/2024
Director:	TZANOV, TZANKO KALOYANOV
Co-director:	TORRENT BURGUES, JUAN
Mention:	No mention
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METHOD TO PRODUCE IN SITU SELF-ASSEMBLED MULTIFUNCTIONAL NANOCOMPOSITE HYDROGEL AND ITS USES THEREOF Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 23/12/2020 Patent Antimicrobial lightweight materials and components Elsevier Publication date: 02/12/2020 Book chapter New myeloperoxidase detection system based on enzyme-catalysed oxidative synthesis of a dye for paper-based diagnostic devices Bassegoda, A.; Ferreres, G.; Pérez-Rafael, S.; Hinojosa, D.; Torrent-Burgués, J.; Tzanov, T. Talanta, ISSN: 0039-9140 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 4.916; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 21/10/2018 Journal article Metal-enzyme nanoaggregates eradicate both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and their biofilms Ferreres, G.; Bassegoda, A.; Hoyo, J.; Torrent-Burgués, J.; Tzanov, T. ACS applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8244 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 8.456; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 13/11/2018 Journal article Hyaluronic acid derivative molecular weight-dependent synthesis and antimicrobial effect of hybrid silver nanoparticles Ferreres, G.; Pérez-Rafael, S.; Torrent-Burgués, J.; Tzanov, T. International journal of molecular sciences, ISSN: 1422-0067 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.208; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 14/12/2021 Journal article Rapid colorimetric detection of wound infection with a fluidic paper device Hoyo, J.; Bassegoda, A.; Ferreres, G.; Hinojosa, D.; Gutierrez-Capitan, M.; Baldi, A.; Fernandez Sanchez, Cesar; Tzanov, T. International journal of molecular sciences, ISSN: 1661-6596 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.6; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 15/08/2022 Journal article Nanomaterials and coatings for managing antibiotic-resistant biofilms Ferreres, G.; Ivanova, K.; Ivanov, I.; Tzanov, T. Antibiotics, ISSN: 2079-6382 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 4.3; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 02/02/2023 Journal article Multimodal silver-chitosan-acylase nanoparticles inhibit bacterial growth and biofilm formation by gram-negative pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium Ferreres, G.; Ivanova, K.; Torrent-Burgués, J.; Tzanov, T. Journal of colloid and interface science, ISSN: 0021-9797 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 9.4; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 05/2023 Journal article Continuous sonochemical nanotransformation of lignin - process design and control Pérez-Rafael, S.; Ferreres, G.; Kessler, R.; Kessler, W.; Blair, J.; Rathee, G.; Morena, A. G.; Tzanov, T. Ultrasonics sonochemistry, ISSN: 1350-4177 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 8.7; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 06/2023 Journal article Influence of enzymatically hydrophobized hemp protein on morphology and mechanical properties of bio-based polyurethane and epoxy foams Ferreres, G.; Pérez-Rafael, S.; Morena, A. G.; Tzanov, T.; Gryshchuk, Liudmyla Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 0.8; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 31/08/2023 Journal article Cobalt-phenolic nanoparticles-driven self-assembly of hyaluronic acid hydrogels providing a multifactorial approach for chronic wound management Ferreres, G.; Pérez-Rafael, S.; Palacios, Ò.; Todorova, K.; Hinojosa-Caballero, D.; Torrent-Burgués, J.; Tzanov, T. 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AUTHOR:	MARTÍ BALLESTÉ, DÍDAC
Title:	Advanced molecular modelling techniques for immunosensor nanointerfaces
Reading date:	03/06/2024
Director:	TORRAS COSTA, JUAN
Co-director:	ALEMAN LLANSO, CARLOS ENRIQUE
Mention:	No mention
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Tethering of the IgG1 antibody to amorphous silica for immunosensor development: a molecular dynamics study Martí, D.; Ainsley, J.; Ahumada, Ó.; Aleman, C.; Torras, J. Langmuir, ISSN: 0743-7463 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.882; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 27/10/2020 Journal article In silico antibody engineering for SARS-CoV-2 detection Martí, D.; Martin, E.; Torras, J.; Bertran, O.; Turón, P.; Aleman, C. Computational and structural biotechnology journal, ISSN: 2001-0370 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.155; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2021 Journal article Temperature effect on the SARS-CoV-2: A Molecular dynamics study of the spike homotrimeric glycoprotein Martí, D.; Torras, J.; Bertran, O.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Computational and structural biotechnology journal, ISSN: 2001-0370 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.155; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 04/2021 Journal article IgG1-b12-HIV-gp120 interface in solution: a computational study Martí, D.; Aleman, C.; Ainsley, J.; Ahumada, Ó.; Torras, J. Journal of chemical information and modeling, ISSN: 1549-9596 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.162; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 31/12/2021 Journal article Computer simulations on oxidative stress-induced reactions in SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein: a multi-scale approach Bertran, O.; Martí, D.; Torras, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Molecular Diversity, ISSN: 1573-501X (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.8; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 01/01/2022 Journal article Unravelling the molecular interactions between the SARS-CoV-2 RBD spike protein and various specific monoclonal antibodies Martí, D.; Alsina, M.; Aleman, C.; Bertran, O.; Turon, P.; Torras, J. Biochimie, ISSN: 0300-9084 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.9; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 02/2022 Journal article In silico study of substrate chemistry effect on the tethering of engineered antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 detection: amorphous silica vs gold Martí, D.; Martin, E.; Torras, J.; Bertran, O.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, ISSN: 0927-7765 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.8; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 05/2022 Journal article Advanced simulations for the study of biological processes on the nanointerfaces of immunosensors The SFNano – C’Nano joint meeting Presentation date: 10/12/2019 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	LÓPEZ HERNÁNDEZ, ARIANNE
Title:	Investigación en nuevas técnicas de microencapsulación biodegradables de fragancias para el sector de detergencia que eviten la liberación de microplásticos al medio ambiente
Reading date:	20/12/2023
Director:	LIS ARIAS, MANUEL JOSÉ
Mention:	Industrial Doctorate Mention (Generalitat)
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AUTHOR:	SÁEZ COMET, CARLOS
Title:	Obtaining micro- and nanotextured functional surfaces on thermoplastics via injection moulding techniques using laser textured metallic inserts and NIL (nano-imprint lithography) -textured polymeric films
Reading date:	06/10/2023
Director:	PUIGGALI BELLALTA, JORGE
Co-director:	DEL VALLE MENDOZA, LUIS JAVIER
Co-director:	FONTDECABA BAIG, ENRIC
Mention:	Industrial Doctorate Mention (Generalitat)
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Injection molding and characterization of microtextures on polycarbonate using laser textured inserts Sáez, C.; Fontdecaba, E.; Puiggali, J. Materials and manufacturing processes, ISSN: 1042-6914 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.8; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 26/05/2022 Journal article Three-level hierarchical micro/nanostructures on biopolymers by injection moulding using low-cost polymeric inlays Sáez, C.; Muntada, O.; Lozano, N.; Fontdecaba, E.; Sousa, P.; Llobet, J.; Pérez Murano, Francesc; Puiggali, J.; del Valle, LJ. The international journal of advanced manufacturing technology, ISSN: 1433-3015 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 2.9; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 01/01/2023 Journal article Replication of hierarchical nanostructures on Polycarbonate via Isothermal injection moulding using NIL-textured films Carlos Sáez polymer replication at nanoscale 2021 Presentation date: 25/11/2021 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	MORENA GATIUS, ANGELA GALA
Title:	Lingnin-based nanoparticles with antibacterial properties and their nanocomposite materials for wound healing
Reading date:	10/03/2023
Director:	TZANOV, TZANKO KALOYANOV
Mention:	No mention
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Antibacterial polyurethane foams with incorporated lignin-capped silver nanoparticles for chronic wound treatment Morena, A. G.; Stefanov, I.; Ivanova, K.; Pérez-Rafael, S.; Sanchez-Soto, M.; Tzanov, T. Industrial & engineering chemistry research, ISSN: 1520-5045 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 3.375; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 26/02/2020 Journal article Hybrid tellurium-lignin nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial properties Morena, A. G.; Bassegoda, A.; Hoyo, J.; Tzanov, T. ACS applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8244 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 10.383; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 07/04/2021 Journal article 3D-printed polymer-infiltrated ceramic network with antibacterial biobased silver nanoparticles Hodasova, L.; Morena, A. G.; Tzanov, T.; Fargas, G.; Llanes, L.; Aleman, C.; Armelin, E. ACS applied bio materials, ISSN: 2576-6422 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 0.0 Publication date: 01/01/2022 Journal article Antibacterial properties and mechanisms of action of sonoenzymatically synthesized lignin-based nanoparticles Morena, A. G.; Bassegoda, A.; Natan, M.; Jacobi, G.; Banin, E.; Tzanov, T. ACS applied materials and interfaces, ISSN: 1944-8244 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 9.5; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 12/08/2022 Journal article Antibacterial lignin-based nanoparticles and their use in composite materials Morena, A. G.; Tzanov, T. Nanoscale advances, ISSN: 2516-0230 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.7; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 11/10/2022 Journal article Lignin-based nanoparticles as both structural and active elements in self-assembling and self-healing multifunctional hydrogels for chronic wound management Morena, A. G.; Pérez-Rafael, S.; Tzanov, T. Pharmaceutics (Basel), ISSN: 1999-4923 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.4; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 30/11/2022 Journal article Rigid composite bio-based polyurethane foams: from synthesis to LCA analysis Recupido, F.; Lama, G. C.; Ammendola, M.; De Lucca Bossa, F.; Minigher, A.; Campaner, P.; Morena, A. G.; Tzanov, T.; Ornelas, M.; Barros, A.; Gomes, F.; Bouça, V.; Malagueiro, R.; Sanchez, M.; Martinez, E.; Sorrentino, L.; Boggioni, L.; Perucca, M.; Anegalla, S.; Marzella, R.; Moimare, P.; Verdolotti, L. Polymer, ISSN: 0032-3861 (JCR Impact Factor-2023: 4.1; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 01/2023 Journal article Antibacterial polyurethane foam with incorporated lignin-capped silver nanoparticles for chronic wound treatment 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition Presentation date: 03/04/2019 Presentation of work at congresses Immobilized lignin-capped silver nanoparticles in a multifunctional polyurethane foam dressing for chronic wound treatment European Materials Research Society 2019 Fall Meeting Presentation date: 16/09/2019 Presentation of work at congresses Sono-enzymatic synthesis of phenolated lignin nanoparticles with antibacterial properties The international chemical congress of pacific basin societies 2021 Presentation date: 20/12/2021 Presentation of work at congresses Phenolated-lignin nanoparticles as crosslinking agents in nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedicalapplications ACS NM&E - 263th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition Presentation date: 20/03/2022 Presentation of work at congresses Sono-enzymatic fractioning of biomass for the production of bio-based wood adhesive ACS NM&E - 263th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition Presentation date: 23/03/2022 Presentation of work at congresses Antimicrobial and antifouling nano-enabled hydrogel coating built on urinary catheters using a bottom up enzymatic approach 1th International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology Presentation date: 15/11/2022 Presentation of work at congresses Dual-function nanoparticles enzymatically conjugated with a custom-made polyurethane hydrogel for chronic wound treatment 11th International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology Presentation date: 15/11/2022 Presentation of work at congresses Lignin-based nano-enabled antimicrobial materials ACS National Meeting & Exposition Presentation date: 27/03/2023 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	VALERO MORENO, JOSÉ IGNACIO
Title:	Desarrollo de nuevos materiales bioplásticos con efecto barrera
Reading date:	14/12/2022
Director:	BOU SERRA, JORGE
Mention:	Industrial Doctorate Mention (Generalitat)
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Proposal for the deployment of an augmented reality tool for construction safety inspection Ramos, J.; Muñoz, F.; Mora, J.; Deraemaeker, A.; Valero, J. Buildings, ISSN: 2075-5309 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 3.8; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 04/2022 Journal article Hydrolytic degradation of micro and nanoparticles of PLA, according to particle size and dispersion composition 14th Mediterranean Congress of Chemical Engineering Presentation date: 18/11/2020 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	ORIOLS PLADEVALL, NÚRIA
Title:	Del mur romànic al museu. La tècnica de la pintura mural romànica i del seu traspàs amb morters de caseïna.
Reading date:	17/11/2022
Director:	BUTI PAPIOL, SALVADOR
Co-director:	SALVADO CABRE, NATIVITAT
Mention:	No mention
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Amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) in fresco mural paintings Oriols, N.; Salvadó, N.; Pradell, T.; Butí, S. Microchemical journal, ISSN: 0026-265X (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.821; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/05/2020 Journal article Carbonation of fresco mural paintings with a dolomitic mortar Oriols, N.; Salvadó, N.; Pradell, T.; Jimenez, N.; Butí, S.; Marine Cotte; Gonzalez, V. Cement and concrete research, ISSN: 0008-8846 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 11.4; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 07/2022 Journal article Characterization of packaging materials and protection of cultural assets by uFTIR and SEM and chromatographic determination of VOCs in the materials and in spaces intended for the conservation of heritage. XX Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Society of Chromatography Presentation date: 18/11/2021 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	LACRUZ CRUZ, AMADO
Title:	ECO-DWOR: ECOlogical finishing agents for Durable Water&Oil-Repellent textiles with advanced functionalities
Reading date:	18/07/2022
Director:	MARTINEZ DE ILARDUYA SAEZ DE ASTEASU, DOMINGO
Mention:	Industrial Doctorate Mention (Generalitat)
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Síntesis, caracterización y validación aplicativa de un poliuretano bio-basado en dispersión acuosa para el sector de recubrimientos textiles Revista de química e industria téxtil, ISSN: 0300-3418 (JCR Impact Factor-2016: 0.106; Quartil: Q4) Publication date: 01/10/2019 Journal article Development of fluorine-free waterborne textile finishing agents for anti-stain and solvent-water separation based on low surface energy (co)polymers Lacruz, A.; Salvador, M.; Blanco, M.; Vidal, K.; Martinez de Ilarduya, A. Progress in organic coatings, ISSN: 0300-9440 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.206; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2021 Journal article Biobased waterborne polyurethane-urea/SWCNT nanocomposites for hydrophobic and electrically conductive textile coatings Lacruz, A.; Salvador, M.; Blanco, M.; Vidal, K.; Goitandia, A.; Martinková, L.; Kyselka, M.; Martinez de Ilarduya, A. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.967; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 17/05/2021 Journal article Biobased waterborne polyurethane-ureas modified with POSS-OH for fluorine-free hydrophobic textile coatings Lacruz, A.; Salvador, M.; Vidal, K.; Goitandia, A.; Martinková, L.; Kyselka, M.; Martinez de Ilarduya, A. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.967; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 13/10/2021 Journal article Poliuretano-ureas biobasados en dispersión acuosa para el sector de recubrimientos textiles Revista de plásticos modernos, ISSN: 0034-8708 Publication date: 01/12/2021 Journal article
AUTHOR:	MARTÍNEZ CUTILLAS, ALFREDO
Title:	Poly(lactic acid) blends and copolyesters with advanced properties for biomedical applications
Reading date:	13/06/2022
Director:	MARTINEZ DE ILARDUYA SAEZ DE ASTEASU, DOMINGO
Co-director:	OH, SEJIN
Mention:	Industrial Doctorate Mention (Generalitat)
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AUTHOR:	ENSHAEI, HAMIDREZA
Title:	Biomedical Applications of Hybrid Polymer-Based materials
Reading date:	29/04/2022
Director:	ALEMAN LLANSO, CARLOS ENRIQUE
Co-director:	SAPERAS PLANA, NURIA
Mention:	No mention
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Scaffolds for sustained release of ambroxol hydrochloride, a pharmacological Chaperone that Increases the Activity of Misfolded ß-Glucocerebrosidase Enshaei, H.; Molina, B.G.; del Valle, LJ.; Estrany, F.; Arnan, C.; Puiggali, J.; Saperas, N.; Aleman, C. Macromolecular bioscience (Internet), ISSN: 1616-5195 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.6; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2019 Journal article Thermoresponsive shape-memory hydrogel actuators made by phototriggered click chemistry Maiti, B.; Abramov, A.; Franco, L.; Puiggali, J.; Enshaei, H.; Díaz-Díaz, D.; Aleman, C. Advanced functional materials, ISSN: 1616-301X (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 18.808; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 24/04/2020 Journal article Semi-interpenetrated hydrogels-microfibers electroactive assemblies for release and real-time monitoring of drugs Moghimiardekani, A.; Molina, B.G.; Enshaei, H.; del Valle, LJ.; Perez, M.; Estrany, F.; Aleman, C. Macromolecular bioscience, ISSN: 1616-5187 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.979; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 13/07/2020 Journal article Nanotheranostic Interface Based on Antibiotic-Loaded Conducting Polymer Nanoparticles for Real-Time Monitoring of Bacterial Growth Inhibition Enshaei, H.; Puiggali, A.; del Valle, LJ.; Turon, P.; Saperas, N.; Aleman, C. Advanced healthcare materials, ISSN: 2192-2640 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 9.933; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 18/12/2020 Journal article Conducting polymer nanoparticles for voltage-controlled release of pharmacological chaperones Enshaei, H.; Puiggali, A.; Saperas, N.; Aleman, C. Soft matter, ISSN: 1744-6848 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.046; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 2021 Journal article Efficient one-pot preparation of thermoresponsive polyurethanes with lower critical solution temperatures Maiti, B.; Nandi, M.; Bonardd, S.; Franco, L.; Puiggali, J.; Enshaei, H.; Aleman, C.; Díaz, D. ChemPlusChem, ISSN: 2192-6506 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.21; Quartil: Q3) Publication date: 12/2021 Journal article Sustained release of a pharmacological chaperone that increases the activity of misfolded ß-Glucocerebrosidase XXVI Jornada de Biologia Molecular Presentation date: 11/06/2019 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	SANS MILÀ, JORDI
Title:	Design of catalysts based on hydroxyapatite for carbon and nitrogen fixation
Reading date:	08/04/2022
Director:	ALEMAN LLANSO, CARLOS ENRIQUE
Co-director:	TURON DOLS, PAU
Mention:	No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Process for producing ethanol Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 28/04/2020 Patent Process for producing functionalized organic molecules and uses thereof Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 21/10/2020 Patent Process for producing amino acids and a use thereof Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 18/11/2020 Patent Composition or material, a process for its production and uses thereof Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 18/11/2020 Patent Porous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its production and uses thereof Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Registration date: 19/01/2022 Patent Electrically polarized hydroxyapatite: influence of the polarization process on the microstructure and properties Sans, J.; Llorca, J.; Sanz, V.; Puiggali, J.; Turón, P.; Aleman, C. Langmuir, ISSN: 0743-7463 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 3.557; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 19/11/2019 Journal article Analysis of nitrogen fixation by a catalyst capable of transforming N2, CO2 and CH4 into amino acids under mild reactions conditions Revilla-López, G.; Sans, J.; Casanovas Salas, Jordi; Bertran, O.; Puiggali, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Applied catalysis A. General, ISSN: 0926-860X (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 5.706; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 25/04/2020 Journal article Breaking-down the catalyst used for the electrophotosynthesis of amino acids by nitrogen and carbon fixation Sans, J.; Armelin, E.; Sanz, V.; Puiggali, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Journal of catalysis, ISSN: 0021-9517 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 7.92; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/09/2020 Journal article Controlled anisotropic growth of hydroxyapatite by additive-free hydrothermal synthesis Sans, J.; Sanz, V.; Puiggali, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Crystal growth & design, ISSN: 1528-7505 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.01; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2021 Journal article Polymer infiltrated ceramic networks with biocompatible adhesive and 3D-printed highly porous scaffolds Hodasova, L.; Sans, J.; Molina, B.G.; Aleman, C.; Llanes, L.; Fargas, G.; Armelin, E. Additive manufacturing, ISSN: 2214-8604 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 11.632; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/03/2021 Journal article Optimization of permanently polarized hydroxyapatite catalyst. Implications for the electrophotosynthesis of amino acids by nitrogen and carbon fixation Sans, J.; Sanz Beltran, Vanesa; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggali, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Journal of catalysis, ISSN: 0021-9517 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 8.047; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 05/2021 Journal article Permanently polarized hydroxyapatite for selective electrothermal catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into ethanol Sans, J.; Revilla-López, G.; Sanz Beltran, Vanesa; Puiggali, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Chemical communications, ISSN: 1359-7345 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.065; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 25/05/2021 Journal article Regulating the superficial vacancies and OH- orientations on polarized hydroxyapatite electrocatalysts Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Estrany, F.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Advanced materials interfaces, ISSN: 2196-7350 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.389; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 09/06/2021 Journal article Enhanced CO2 conversion into ethanol by permanently polarized hydroxyapatite through C-C coupling Sans, J.; Sanz, V.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. ChemCatChem, ISSN: 1867-3899 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 5.497; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 07/12/2021 Journal article Permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, an outstanding catalytic material for carbon and nitrogen fixation Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Materials Horizons, ISSN: 2051-6355 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 13.3; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 2022 Journal article Tailorable nanoporous hydroxyapatite scaffolds for electrothermal catalysis Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Roa, J.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. ACS applied nano materials, ISSN: 2574-0970 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.9; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 01/01/2022 Journal article Hydroxyapatite-based catalysts for CO2 fixation with controlled selectivity towards C2 products. Phenomenal support or active catalyst? Arnau, M.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C.; Sans, J. Journal of materials chemistry. A, ISSN: 2050-7496 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 11.9; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2022 Journal article Polarized hydroxyapatite: wew insights and future perspectives through systematic electrical characterization at the interface Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Sanz, V.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Advanced materials interfaces, ISSN: 2196-7350 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.4; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 14/02/2022 Journal article Hydroxyapatite-based biphasic catalysts with plasticity properties and its potential in carbon dioxide fixation Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Sanz, V.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Chemical engineering journal, ISSN: 1385-8947 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 15.1; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/04/2022 Journal article Fine-tuning of polarized hydroxyapatite for the catalytic conversion of dinitrogen to ammonium under mild conditions Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Sanz, V.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Chemical engineering journal, ISSN: 1385-8947 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 15.1; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 15/10/2022 Journal article Decarbonization of polluted air by solar-driven CO2 conversion into ethanol using animal solid waste as catalyst Sans, J.; Arnau, M.; Turon, P.; Aleman, C. Advanced sustainable systems, ISSN: 2366-7486 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 7.1; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 12/12/2022 Journal article
AUTHOR:	PEREZ LLANOS, GERMÁN ANIBAL
Title:	Application of ultrasound in twin-screw extrusion and microinjection molding: improvements of properties of processed materials and nanocomposites
Reading date:	18/02/2022
Director:	PUIGGALI BELLALTA, JORGE
Co-director:	DEL VALLE MENDOZA, LUIS JAVIER
Mention:	Industrial Doctorate Mention (Generalitat)
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR A POLYER EXTRUDER MACHINE EURECAT Centre Tecnològic Registration date: 30/07/2018 Patent Review on the processing and properties of polymer nanocomposites and nanocoatings and their applications in the packaging, automotive and solar energy fields Müller, K.; Bugnicourt, E.; Latorre, M.; Jordá, M.; Echegoyen, Y.; Lagaron, J.; Miesbauer, O.; Bianchin, A.; Hankin, S.; Bölz, U.; Perez, G.; Jesdinszki, M.; Lindern, M.; Sheuerer, Z.; Castelló, S.; Schmid, M. Nanomaterials (Basel), ISSN: 2079-4991 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 4.1 Publication date: 31/03/2017 Journal article Improving filler dispersion in thermoplastic compounds by ultrasound system in melt extrusion Compounding World 2017 Presentation date: 26/04/2017 Presentation of work at congresses Improving nanofiller dispersion by extrusion compounding assisted by an ultrasound system International conference on polymers and moulds innovations - PMI2018 Presentation date: 19/09/2018 Presentation of work at congresses Improving filler dispersion in thermoplastic compounds by ultrasounds system in melt extrusion 2nd Conference for Early stage researchers in polymer science through the Aegean sea Presentation date: 08/10/2018 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	ZEINALI SAKI, REZA
Title:	Development of Scaffolds by Thermally-Induced Phase Separation from Biodegradable Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and Poly (butylene succinate)
Reading date:	22/11/2021
Director:	PUIGGALI BELLALTA, JORGE
Co-director:	DEL VALLE MENDOZA, LUIS JAVIER
Mention:	No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) porous matrices from thermally induced phase separation Zeinali, R.; Khorasani, M.; Behnamghader, A.; Atai, M.; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggali, J. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.329; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/12/2020 Journal article Recent progress on biodegradable tissue engineering scaffolds prepared by thermally-induced phase separation (TIPS) Zeinali, R.; del Valle, LJ.; Torras, J.; Puiggali, J. International journal of molecular sciences, ISSN: 1422-0067 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.208; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 28/03/2021 Journal article Biobased terpene derivatives: stiff and biocompatible compounds to tune biodegradability and properties of poly(butylene succinate) Zeinali, R.; del Valle, LJ.; Franco, L.; Yousef, I.; Rintjema, J.; Aleman, C.; Bravo, F.; Kleij, A.; Puiggalí, J. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 5.0; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/01/2022 Journal article Poly(butylene succinate) matrices obtained by thermally-induced phase separation: Pore shape and orientation affect drug release Zeinali, R.; Franco, L.; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggalí, J. Polymer, ISSN: 0032-3861 (JCR Impact Factor-2022: 4.6; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 14/06/2022 Journal article Bio-based nano-hybrids of marine-derived peptides and quorum sensing inhibitors reduce theincidence of biofilm-associated bacterial infections ACS National Meeting & Exposition Presentation date: 27/03/2023 Presentation of work at congresses Porous biodegradable matrices fabricated by thermally-induced phase separation (TIPS) for sustained release of antibacterial agents ACS National Meeting & Exposition Presentation date: 27/03/2023 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	RUANO TORRES, GUILLEM
Title:	Conducting polymers and hybrid materials for technological applications
Reading date:	12/11/2021
Director:	ALEMAN LLANSO, CARLOS ENRIQUE
Co-director:	TORRAS COSTA, JUAN
Mention:	No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Hydrogels for flexible and compressible free standing cellulose supercapacitors Saborío, M.; Svelic, P.; Casanovas Salas, Jordi; Ruano, G.; Perez, M.; Franco, L.; Torras, J.; Estrany, F.; Aleman, C. European polymer journal, ISSN: 0014-3057 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 3.862; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/09/2019 Journal article Study on the control of porosity in films of polythiophene derivatives Ruano, G.; Aleman, C.; Torras, J. Polymer, ISSN: 0032-3861 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 4.231; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 07/11/2019 Journal article Biohydrogel from unsaturated polyesteramide: Synthesis, properties and utilization as electrolytic medium for electrochemical supercapacitors Ruano, G.; Diaz, A.; Tononi, J.; Torras, J.; Puiggali, J.; Aleman, C. Polymer testing, ISSN: 0142-9418 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.282; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/02/2020 Journal article Conductive, self-healable and reusable poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-based hydrogels for highly sensitive pressure arrays Babeli, I.; Ruano, G.; Casanovas Salas, Jordi; Ginebra, M.P.; Garcia-Torres, J.; Aleman, C. Journal of materials chemistry C, ISSN: 2050-7526 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 7.393; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 07/07/2020 Journal article Doped photo-crosslinked polyesteramide hydrogels as solid electrolytes for supercapacitors Ruano, G.; Tononi, J.; Curcó, D.; Puiggali, J.; Torras, J.; Aleman, C. Soft matter, ISSN: 1744-683X (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.679; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 14/09/2020 Journal article Electroresponsive alginate-based hydrogels for controlled release of hydrophobic drugs Puiggali, A.; E. Cazorla; Ruano, G.; Babeli, I.; Ginebra, M.P.; Garcia-Torres, J.; Aleman, C. ACS biomaterials science & engineering, ISSN: 2373-9878 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.749; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 09/11/2020 Journal article Self-healable and eco-friendly hydrogels for flexible supercapacitors Babeli, I.; Ruano, G.; Puiggali, A.; Ginebra, M.P.; Aleman, C.; Garcia-Torres, J. Advanced sustainable systems, ISSN: 2366-7486 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 6.737; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 11/03/2021 Journal article Electrical and chapacitive response of hydrogel solid-like electrolytes for supercapacitors Ruano, G.; Iribarren, J.; Perez, M.; Torras, J.; Aleman, C. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.967; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 19/04/2021 Journal article Free-standing, flexible nanofeatured polymeric films prepared by spin-coating and anodic polymerization as electrodes for supercapacitors Ruano, G.; Molina, B.G.; Torras, J.; Aleman, C. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), ISSN: 1420-3049 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.927; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 02/07/2021 Journal article UV assisted photo reactive polyether-polyesteramide resin for future applications in 3D printing Macías, S.; Ruano, G.; Borras, N.; Aleman, C.; Armelin, E. Journal of polymer science, ISSN: 2642-4150 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.046; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 30/11/2021 Journal article Control of surface nanoporosity in films of polythiophene derivatives The SFNano – C’Nano joint meeting Presentation date: 10/12/2019 Presentation of work at congresses
AUTHOR:	OLMO OSUNA, CRISTIAN
Title:	Ultrasound micromolding technique and real-time X-ray diffraction using synchrotron radiation. Applications to porous scaffolds for biomedical devices and study of thermal-induced transitions
Reading date:	16/07/2021
Director:	PUIGGALI BELLALTA, JORGE
Co-director:	FRANCO GARCIA, MARIA LOURDES
Mention:	No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Preparation of nanocomposites of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes by ultrasound micro-molding. Influence of nanotubes on melting and crystallization Olmo, C.; Amestoy, H.; Casas, M.T.; Martínez, J. C.; Franco, L.; Sarasua Oiz, José Ramón; Puiggali, J. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2017: 2.935; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/08/2017 Journal article Thermally induced structural transitions of nylon 4 9 as a new example of even-odd polyamides Olmo, C.; Casas, M.; Martínez, J. C.; Franco, L.; Puiggali, J. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2018: 0.724; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 16/02/2018 Journal article Crystalline structures and structural transitions of copolyamides derived from 1,4-diaminobutane and different ratios of glutaric and azelaic acids Olmo, C.; Casas, M.; Martínez, J. C.; Franco, L.; Puiggali, J. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 3.426; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/04/2019 Journal article Preparation of medicated polylactide micropieces by means of ultrasonic technology Olmo, C.; Franco, L.; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggali, J. Applied sciences (Basel), ISSN: 2076-3417 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 2.474; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 01/06/2019 Journal article Biodegradable polylactides scaffolds with pharmacological activity by means of ultrasound micromolding technology Olmo, C.; Franco, L.; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggali, J. Applied sciences (Basel), ISSN: 2076-3417 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 2.679; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 29/04/2020 Journal article Ultrasound micromolding of porous polylactide/hydroxyapatite scaffolds Olmo, C.; Franco, L.; del Valle, LJ.; Puiggali, J. Express polymer letters, ISSN: 1788-618X (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 3.952; Quartil: Q2) Publication date: 2021 Journal article
AUTHOR:	MORADI, SASAN
Title:	A study of epoxy composites for high thermal conductivty applications
Reading date:	08/07/2021
Tutor/a:	RAMIS JUAN, XAVIER
Director:	HUTCHINSON, JOHN M.
Co-director:	CALVENTUS SOLE, YOLANDA
Mention:	No mention
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Achieving high thermal conductivity in epoxy composites: Effect of boron nitride particle size and matrix-filler interface Moradi, S.; Calventus, Y.; Roman, F.; Hutchinson, J.M. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2019: 3.426; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 06/07/2019 Journal article Epoxy composites filled with boron nitride: cure kinetics and the effect of particle shape on the thermal conductivity Moradi, S.; Calventus, Y.; Roman, F.; Hutchinson, J.M. Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry, ISSN: 1388-6150 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 4.626; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 25/05/2020 Journal article Thermal conductivity and cure kinetics of epoxy-boron nitride composites: A review Hutchinson, J.M.; Moradi, S. Materials (Basel), ISSN: 1996-1944 (JCR Impact Factor-2020: 3.623; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 17/08/2020 Journal article Densification: A route towards enhanced thermal conductivity of epoxy composites Moradi, S.; Roman, F.; Calventus, Y.; Hutchinson, J.M. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.967; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 01/2021 Journal article Remarkable Thermal Conductivity of Epoxy Composites Filled with Boron Nitride and Cured under Pressure Moradi, S.; Roman, F.; Calventus, Y.; Hutchinson, J.M. Polymers, ISSN: 2073-4360 (JCR Impact Factor-2021: 4.967; Quartil: Q1) Publication date: 03/2021 Journal article The effect of cross-linking agent and initiator on the thermal conductivity and cure kinetics of epoxy-boron nitride composites 2nd Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Conference / 7th V4(Joint Czech-Hungarian-Polish-Slovakian) Thermoanalytical Conference Presentation date: 21/06/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The thermal conductivity of epoxy-boron nitride composites: effect of particle shape 2nd Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Conference / 7th V4(Joint Czech-Hungarian-Polish-Slovakian) Thermoanalytical Conference Presentation date: 21/06/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The effect of cure conditions on the thermal conductivity and cure kinetics of epoxy-boron nitride composites VII International Baekeland Symposium Presentation date: 18/10/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The effect of particle shapre on the thermal conductivity of epoxy-boron nitride composites VII International Baekeland Symposium Presentation date: 18/10/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The effect of pressure during cure on the thermal conductivity of composites of epoxy and boron nitride VII International Baekeland Symposium Presentation date: 18/10/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The effect of pressure during cure on the thermal conductivity of epoxy composites filled with boron nitride 14th Mediterranean Conference on Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis Presentation date: 08/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The effect of particle shape on the thermal conductivity of epoxy-boron nitride composites. 14th Mediterranean Conference on Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis Presentation date: 08/2019 Presentation of work at congresses The effect of particle size on the thermal conductivity of epoxy-boron nitride composites 12th European symposium on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Presentation date: 30/08/2019 Presentation of work at congresses

Research projects

START DATE	END DATE	ACTIVITY	FINANCING ENTITY
01/01/2026	31/12/2026	Estudio de interacciones moleculares entre proteína-proteína y proteína-ligando aplicada al estudio de sitios alostericos	Allinky Biopharma S.L.
01/12/2025	30/11/2028	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea FI SDUR 2025 FISDU 00515	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/11/2025	31/10/2028	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea FI STEP 00277	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
20/10/2025	20/10/2025	WATER-RETAINING SEPARATOR MEMBRANE FOR A MICROBIAL FUEL CELL, METHOD TO OBTAIN SUCH SEPARATOR AND MICROBIAL FUEL CELL COMPRISING SUCH SEPARATOR
01/10/2025	30/09/2026	Smart soft actuated transdermal delivery system for controlled drug release	Commission of European Communities
01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Ajut predoctoral FPU-UPC 2025_262127	Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
15/09/2025	14/09/2028	Microcápsulas biodegradabls para aplicaciones de cuidado del hogar	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea Joan Oró 2025 FI-1 00691	Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (Agaur)
01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Hidrogeles de última generación para procesos de desalinización de agua del futuro	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Mejora de Bioplataformas Electrorresponsivas Multifuncionales Mediante la Optimización de sus Elementos Centrales: COmposición, eSTructura y Atributos	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2025	31/08/2029	DISEÑO DE EXCIPIENTES POLIMÉRICOS INTELIGENTES PARA EL DESARROLLO DE SISTEMAS DE LIBERACIÓN DE FÁRMACOS POR	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/06/2025	31/05/2027	Next-generation antimicrobial nanostructures to target multi-drug resistant respiratory pathogens	Commission of European Communities
02/04/2025	31/12/2025	Contracte de col.laboració per l'assistència tècnica de serveis de consultoria i assessorament per a l’elaboració d’un estudi de l’estat d’art / benchmarking aplicable a la generació mini-eòlica en en	BARCELONA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY F
01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Contrato de colaboración para la realización de un proyecto de I+D consistente en obtener cosméticos en el proceso de fabricación	NOGGA COSMETICS, S.L.
10/03/2025	31/12/2026	Contrato de colaboración para el reciclado químico del poly(butilen succinato)	UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
24/02/2025	24/05/2025	Estudi teòric de modelització preliminar per avaluar l’abast de l’impacte atmosfèric de l’empresa Kronospan Tortosa S.L. al seu entorn	GRUP D'ESTUDI I PROTECCIÓ D'ECOSISTEMES DEL CAMP (GEPEC)
01/02/2025	31/01/2027	BioCP-3DInk: Advancing Biocompatible 3D Printing Inks for Next-Generation Applications	Commission of European Communities
15/01/2025	31/07/2025	Bacteria sensors: Identification of the limit of detection	B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.
01/01/2025	31/12/2029	Programa ICREA Acadèmia 2024	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/01/2025	31/12/2026	Aplicación de nuevos sistemas de filtracion de radiacion solar a sustratos naturales UVTEX	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
23/12/2024	22/12/2026	Water Purification with Catalytically Active HydroxyApatite	FUNDACIÓN BBVA
01/11/2024	31/10/2027	Upgrading academic skills and innovative caPacities through virTuAlly Enclusive hybRid Studios	EURCOM-D.G.EDUCATION&CULTURE
01/10/2024	26/03/2025	Estudi de modelització numèrica per a determinar l’impacte atmosfèric de les emissions del plomall de xemeneia de l’activitat de valorització de residus (ubicada al Disseminat de Campdorà 27-28 de Girona) en el seu entorn. (C-12929)	Trargisa
12/09/2024	12/11/2024	technical support contract agreement	SEAT, S.A.
01/09/2024	31/08/2027	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea Joan Oró 2024 FI-1 00253	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/09/2024	31/12/2027	Diseño a medida de redes poliméricas covalentes dinámicas obtenidas mediante curado dual para aplicaciones funcionales	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
02/08/2024	02/08/2024	Method for transforming dielectric materials into electrical semiconductors, electroresponsive materials and uses thereof
02/08/2024	02/08/2024	Synthesis of urea from carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia (NH3) in the presence of a permanently polarised catalyst
19/07/2024	19/07/2024	Porous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its production and uses thereof.
01/07/2024	30/06/2027	Smart nanogels of bio-based antimicrobials to prevent urinary tract infections by disrupting inter and intra species communication of pathogens	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/07/2024	30/06/2028	EY035884 Molecular mechanism of the visual disorders caused by G90D and G90V rhodopsin mutations	National Institutes of Health
14/06/2024	14/06/2024	Formulación de curado dual para impresión 3D
01/06/2024	31/05/2028	Advanced nano encapsulation of bio-based pesticides and fertilisers for a circular and sustainable viticulture	Commission of European Communities
01/06/2024	16/09/2024	Determinación de las concentraciones de COVs y la calidad del aire interior en diferentes espacios interiores de la empresa Auray Managing S.L.U.(C-12853)	Auray Managing S.L.
31/05/2024	31/05/2028	Conveni de col·laboració entre els ajuntaments de La Llagosta, Mollet del Vallès i Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, i la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), per a al projecte de control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada als seus municipis	Ajuntament de Santa Perpètua de Mogoda; Ajuntament de Mollet del Vallès; Ajuntament de La Llagosta
21/05/2024	12/12/2024	Contracte de col.laboració per Pre-disseny d'un sistema de reutilització de l'aigua de les dutxes en instal·lacions esportives	Diputació de Barcelona
02/05/2024	01/05/2026	Development of the utilization process of the p-HAp catalyst for industrial applications consisting on the fixation and further conversion of greenhouse gases	VISCOFAN SA
01/05/2024	30/04/2027	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea Joan Oró 2024 FI-1 00083	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
10/04/2024	10/10/2024	Desarrollo de nuevos materiales a partir de biopolímeros de algas (agar agar y/o alginato) con mejores prestaciones para su uso en el campo del envasado.	AS B'ZEOS
01/04/2024	31/03/2028	CEX2023-001300-M Maria Maetzu CENTRE CIÈNCIA I ENGINYERIA MULTIESCALA (CCEM)	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
21/03/2024	21/04/2024	Estudi de modelització numèrica per a determinar l’impacte atmosfèric per metalls de l’empresa Tenneco	AMPHOS XX I CONSULTING, SL
15/02/2024	18/02/2024	In-situ X-ray diffraction of strain induced crystallization and melting in natural/waste rubber blends	ALBA - Consorcio para la Construcción, Equipamento y Explotación del Laboratorio de Luz de Sincrotrón
07/02/2024	07/02/2028	Monitoratge i millora continua de la qualitat de l'aire (avaluació de COVs) a l'àrea urbana d'El Morell	AJUNTAMENT DEL MORELL
01/02/2024	31/01/2027	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea FI SDUR 2023 FISDU 00296	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Raise excellence in R&S&I in HEI for widening countries	Comissió Europea
01/01/2024	31/12/2025	Ácido Poliláctico Semiconductor como biosensor y su incorporación en MEMs	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
11/12/2023	30/04/2025	Producció nanopartícules terapies malalties oculars	NEWEYES TECH, SL
01/12/2023	31/12/2025	Investigación para la integración de nuevas arquitecturas sensoras de fotónica integrada multiplexada y terahercios hiperespectrales para un sistema microfluídico in-vitro para monitorizar tratamiento	MECWINS, S.A.
23/11/2023	12/02/2024	Presa de mostres de material particulat a la coberta de l’empresa Tenneco, situada a Sant Adrià del Besòs	AMPHOS XX I CONSULTING, SL
22/11/2023	31/07/2024	Research inthe area of study the capability of self-aggregation of fragances	IFF BENICARLO, S.L.
11/11/2023	11/11/2023	Sensores electroquímicos de ácido poliláctico (PLA).
19/10/2023	18/05/2024	The Project is focused on developing a pilot system to monitor bacteria level of contamination in climate chambers based on the bacteria sensor developed by UPC-B. Braun. The system shall continuously	B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.
15/10/2023	31/01/2026	Investigación en fabricación aditiva de celdas de cloración salina a partir del reciclaje de chatarra de Ti (INFARTI)	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
01/10/2023	31/08/2025	Realización de ensayos de caracterización química de (bio)polímeros desarrollados en laempresa: caracterización estructural, determinación de propiedades térmicas ypropiedades mecánicas, pesos molec	COLOR CENTER, S.A.
01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Antimicrobial nano-coatings for hospital textiles to prevent the spread of healthcare associated infections	Commission of European Communities
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Hidrogeles autoensamblados con nanopartículas dirigidos a múltiples factores de cronicidad en heridas	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Copolímeros de 3.hidroxibutirato y 3-hidorixivalerato a partir de residuos industriales: modulación, nanotexturización, micromoldeado por ultrasonidos y aplicaciones.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Ciencia y Tecnologia del Patrimonio Material: Recuperacion de las Tecnologias Perdidas para la Conservación de los Materials.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Desarrollo de nuevas formulaciones plásticas biodegradables para el sector biomédico.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/07/2024	Energy Transition, Green Transition, Climate. Unite! SCIENCE: WORKSHOP on SUSTAINABILITY	Commission of European Communities
17/08/2023	17/08/2023	Composición o material, un proceso para su producción y sus usos
19/07/2023	18/07/2026	Desarrollo y escalado industrial de un nuevo biomaterial sostenible sustitutivo del cuero tradicional	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
29/06/2023	28/06/2024	Nanomembranas multifuncionales como biosensores inteligentes conformables para una monitorización clínica no invasiva	JANE MATEU FOUNDATION, FUNDACIO PRI
06/06/2023	30/04/2025	Utilització d'un nou catalitzador per capturar molècules de l'aire i transformar-les en productes. Bones Carbon Capture (BCC).	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
31/05/2023	31/05/2023	Proceso para producir moléculas orgánicas funcionalizadas
25/05/2023	24/05/2027	Contracte de col.laboració pel control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada al municipi de Santa Margarida i els Monjos	Ajuntament de Santa Margarida i els Monjos
05/05/2023	05/05/2023	Proceso para producir moléculas orgánicas funcionalizadas y usos de las mismas
31/03/2023	31/03/2023	Method for obtaining textile yarns from lignocellulosic wastes or by-products and fabric obtained by the method
16/01/2023	15/04/2023	Propuestas de sustitución de los soportes metálicos usados en soil Microbial Fuel Cells por materiales que no sufren corrosión.	ARKYNE TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.
01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Xarxa R+D+I en Tecnologies de la Salut (Xartec Salut)	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/01/2023	30/06/2026	New bio-based and sustainable raw materials enabling circular value chains of high performance lightweight biocomposites	Commission of European Communities
01/01/2023	30/09/2024	Molecular mechanism of the visual disorders caused by G90D rhodopsin mutations	Research to Prevent Blindness
01/01/2023	15/06/2023	Proyecto I+D, Centro Técnico SEAT, Catedra SEAT-UPC, Anualidad 2022-23	SEAT S.A.
01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Projecte de control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada al municipi de Santa Margarida i els Monjos	AJUNTAMENT DE SANTA MARGARIDA I ELS MONJOS
01/01/2023	30/04/2023	Modelització conjunta del Dipòsit controlat de Can Mata i de l’Ecoparc 4 per tal de determinar l'impacte odorífer de les emissions d'aquestes dues activitats al seu entorn	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
21/12/2022	28/04/2023	Estudi de modelització conjunta de l’impacte odorífer de les emissions del Dipòsit controlat de Can Mata i de l’Ecoparc 4	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
14/12/2022	14/12/2022	Process for producing functionalized organic molecules and uses thereof.
14/11/2022	14/11/2022	A nanoparticle material, a process for obtaining the nanoparticle material, a product comprising the nanoparticle material and uses thereof
01/11/2022	30/04/2023	Contrato de colaboración para el análisis y asesoramiento en los productos desarrollados por la empresa Color Center S.A.	COLOR CENTER, S.A.
01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Unite! University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering	European Commission. Education Audiovisual and Culture Agency Executive Agency (Eacea)
27/10/2022	27/10/2022	Process for producing functionalized organic molecules and uses thereof
19/10/2022	18/07/2024	Obtenció de fibres de cànem a partir de subproductes agrícoles per una moda sostenible	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Reciclado de elastomeros desvulcanizados, para la obtención de polimeros industriales de alto valor añadido	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2022	28/02/2026	Hidrogeles termosensibles para aplicaciones emergentes en ingeniería.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2022	28/02/2026	Plataformas conductivas e interactivas multifuncionales basadas en hidrogel para aplicaciones biomédicas: restauración de tejidos cardíaco, cutáneo y nervioso.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Functional Nano-Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine	Commission of European Communities
04/08/2022	04/08/2022	PUPIL v4.0
31/07/2022	30/09/2025	(Bio)impresión 3D para la integración de electrónica biomimética en tejidos de ingeniería: Un gran salto en medicina regenerativa	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/07/2022	31/10/2025	Nano-enabled stimuli-responsive scaffolds for targeted antimicrobials delivery to treat Staphylococcus aureus infections and restore skin homeostasis (TARDIS)	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
05/06/2022	31/03/2023	Desenvolupament i implementació del sistema que permet accés on-line a les dades, consistent en adequació/adquisició del hardware i desenvolupament del software necessari, per transmetre les dades de monitorització d'episodis a l'ajuntament d’El Morell	AJUNTAMENT DEL MORELL
02/06/2022	31/08/2024	Contrato de colaboración para el desarrollo y validación de bioligantes formulados a partir de compuestos naturales de origen vegetal	SORIGUE, S.A.
01/06/2022	31/05/2026	Industrial Urban symbiosis and its social, economic and environmental impact on different European regions	Commission of European Communities
09/05/2022	31/03/2023	Estudi modelització de l’impacte odorífer associat a la nova fase d’ampliació (cel·les 16 a 19) de l’abocador de Can Mata, ubicat al municipi de Els Hostalets de Pierola	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
04/05/2022	04/05/2022	Proceso para producir etanol
22/04/2022	31/03/2023	Avaluació de l’impacte atmosfèric de Federal Mogul Friction Products S.A. sobre les zones habitades del seu entorn	Federal Mogul Friction Products S.A.
01/04/2022	31/03/2023	Contrato de colaboración para hidrogeles multi-responsivos para el desarrollo de sensores plasmónicos.	MECWINS, S.A.
21/03/2022	20/03/2026	Desenvolupament de resines de polièster altament cristal·lines i biodegradables com oligòmers per a la síntesi de polímers acrílics per a aplicacions d'envàs i embalatge.	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
07/03/2022	07/03/2022	Permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its manufacture and uses thereof.
01/02/2022	31/07/2025	New polymeric materials based on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesized from mixed microbial cultures from organic residues. Physicochemical characterization, biodegradability and applications.	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/02/2022	01/02/2025	Collaboration agreement for new polymeric materials based on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesized from mixed microbial cultures from organic residues.	VENVIROTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY SL
19/01/2022	19/01/2022	Porous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its production and uses thereof
01/01/2022	31/12/2023	Preparació publicació	Huazhong Agricultural University
15/12/2021	15/12/2021	Bio-based epoxy composition for adhesive and coatings applications
01/12/2021	31/12/2024	Desenvolupament de resines de polièsters i poliuretans altament cristal·lines i biodegradables com oligòmers per a la síntesi de polímers acrílics i poliuretans per a aplicacions d'envàs i embalatge	LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS SPAIN S
12/11/2021	12/11/2021	Sensores electroquímicos de ácido poliláctico (PLA)
12/11/2021	30/09/2022	Avaluació de l’impacte atmosfèric d’una instal·lació de caldera de biomassa a l’Ametlla del Vallès	AJUNTAMENT DE L'AMETLLA DEL VALLÈS
05/11/2021	05/11/2021	A Triblock Copolymer, a Process for Obtaining Thereof and Uses Thereof
01/10/2021	10/01/2023	Assessorar a la empresa The Forest Next per la fabricació, a escala laboratori i a escala de producció, de una sèrie de formulacions de caràcter cosmètic, basat en tecnologies de microencapsulació	The Forest Next SL
01/10/2021	30/09/2022	Determinació dels nivells de concentració de compostos orgànics volàtils a l'entron de l'Ecoparc dels Hostalets de Pierola en episodis d'olor mitjançant captació activa per accionament remot	Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
01/10/2021	30/09/2022	Determinació dels nivells de concentració de compostos orgànics volàtils, a l’entorn de l’Ecoparc dels Hostalets de Pierola en episodis d'olor mitjançant captació activa per accionament remot.	Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
10/09/2021	10/09/2021	An electrochemical sensor and a system for selective detection of infections
01/09/2021	31/08/2024	Procesado dual de vitrimeros: Impresión 3D	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2021	31/08/2024	Nanoenabled strategies to reduce the presence of contaminants of emerging concern in aquatic environment	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2021	31/12/2025	Estudi de retrotrajectòries de les incidències causades per molèsties olfactives als nuclis de població situats a prop de l’abocador de Can Mata	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
01/09/2021	31/12/2024	Desenvolupament d’un conjunt de tasques per a fer un estudi a posteriori de les incidències causades per molèsties olfactives als nuclis de població situats a prop de l'abocador de Can Mata.	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
01/09/2021	31/12/2024	Desenvolupament d’un conjunt de tasques per a l’avaluació dels episodis de contaminació (control de la qualitat de l’aire a partir de l'avaluació de compostos orgànics volàtils (COVs) a l'àrea urbana.	Ajuntament de Vacarises
29/07/2021	29/07/2024	Millora de la vida útil de les canonades dels sistemes de recollida pneumàtica de residus sòlids urbans a través de l'ús de nous materials.	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
22/07/2021	22/07/2021	Process for producing ammonia
20/07/2021	20/07/2021	Electro-chemical sensor and coating method, production method and corresponding uses.
14/07/2021	31/01/2022	Avaluació dels episodis de contaminació (control de la qualitat de l’aire a partir de l’avaluació de compostos orgànics volàtils (COVs)) a l’àrea urbana de Vacarisses durant un període continuat de quatre anys (2021-2024)	AJUNTAMENT DE VACARISSES
14/06/2021	31/01/2022	Evaluación del impacto conjunto sobre el medio ambiente atmosférico de las 5 instalaciones industriales cercanas con posible afectación al núcleo urbano de Usurbil	AYUNTAMIENTO DE USURBIL
20/05/2021	31/01/2022	Determinació de l’impacte diferencial de l’acopi temporal i del nou monodipòsit per a pols de NIRO al Dipòsit Controlat de Can Mata	CESPA
05/05/2021	05/05/2022	Asesoramiento, intercambios de información y realización de estudios en los campos de la investigación, la tecnología y la formación	SORIGUE, S.A.
15/03/2021	31/01/2022	Sensor de biofilms basado en la detección de NADH metabólico.	B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.
15/03/2021	15/03/2023	Optimizar las mezclas poliméricas, así como los parámetros de fabricación de films tricapa de Polietileno de media y baja densidad y de Biofilms tricapa, mediante el análisis de los resultados obtenid	SPHERE GROUP SPAIN SL
12/03/2021	07/03/2025	Modelització numèrica i realització d’un programa de control en continu d’episodis a través d’una xarxa de sensors al municipi de Montmeló	Ajuntament de Montmeló
08/03/2021	07/03/2025	Modelització numèrica. Disseny i realització d’un programa de control continu d’episodis a través d’una xarxa de sensors, i control químic puntual per la determinació dels nivells d'immissió	Ajuntament de Montmeló
01/02/2021	17/09/2021	Encapsulament d'aromes per alliberament seqüencial en nous xiclets duals	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
28/01/2021	28/01/2021	Permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its manufacture and uses thereof
01/01/2021	31/12/2024	Multidisciplinary Training of Young Researchers in Novel Implantable Bio-inspired sensors	Commission of European Communities
01/01/2021	31/12/2024	An Open Innovation Test Bed for Nano-Enabled Bio-Based PUR Foams and Composites	Commission of European Communities
01/01/2021	31/12/2025	Ampliación del contrato de colaboración para la identificación y diseño de pequeñas moléculas como nuevas cabezas de serie inhibidores de MAP quinasas y proteína Ras	Allinky Biopharma S.L.
01/01/2021	31/12/2023	Planing the Future of R&I in European University Alliance Unite	Comissió Europea
09/11/2020	31/08/2022	Instal·lació d’una xarxa de sensors per a tenir un control en continu dels episodis d’olor/molèstia que puguin produïr-se a l’àrea urbana d’El Morell	AJUNTAMENT DEL MORELL
12/06/2020	31/05/2023	Projecte de control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada al municipi de Ripollet	AJUNTAMENT DE RIPOLLET
30/04/2020	31/12/2022	Disseny i realització d’un programa de control en continu d’episodis a través d’una xarxa de sensors, i control químic puntual, per la determinació dels nivells d’immissió d’un ampli espectre de compostos orgànics volàtils	AJUNTAMENT DE SANTA MARGARIDA I ELS MONJOS
21/04/2020	31/12/2022	Caracterització de les emissions provinents de l'abocador de Can Mata, ubicat al municipi de Els Hostalets de Pierola	CESPA
12/03/2020	02/08/2024	Evaluación del impacto sobre el medio ambiente atmosférico de las instalaciones industriales cercanas con posible afectación al núcleo urbano de Usurbil	AYUNTAMIENTO DE USURBIL
16/01/2020	02/08/2024	Determinació de la qualitat de l’aire interior de dotze espais de l’Edifici Cellex (6 despatxos i 6 laboratoris)	Vall d'Hebron Institut d’Oncologia
14/11/2019	02/08/2024	Caracterització de les emissions de compostos orgànics volàtils (COVs) i sulfur d'hidrogen (H2S) de la planta CADES	CADES PENEDES, S.A.
05/09/2019	02/08/2024	Evaluación del perfil de emisiones de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (COVs) en un proceso de fusión del horno rotativo	Componentes Vilanova S.L.
31/07/2019	02/08/2024	Determinació dels nivells de concentració de compostos orgànics volàtils a l’entorn de l’Ecoparc dels Hostalets de Pierola en episodis d’olor mitjançant captació activa per accionament remot	Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
02/04/2019	02/08/2024	Estudio de la calidad del aire en el área urbana de Usurbil	AYUNTAMIENTO DE USURBIL

Teaching staff and research groups

Research groups

UPC groups:

Teachers

Doctoral Programme teachers

Other teachers linked to the Doctoral Programme

Fernandez Francos, Xavier

Research projects

START DATE	END DATE	ACTIVITY	FINANCING ENTITY
01/01/2026	31/12/2026	Estudio de interacciones moleculares entre proteína-proteína y proteína-ligando aplicada al estudio de sitios alostericos	Allinky Biopharma S.L.
01/12/2025	30/11/2028	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea FI SDUR 2025 FISDU 00515	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/11/2025	31/10/2028	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea FI STEP 00277	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
20/10/2025	20/10/2025	WATER-RETAINING SEPARATOR MEMBRANE FOR A MICROBIAL FUEL CELL, METHOD TO OBTAIN SUCH SEPARATOR AND MICROBIAL FUEL CELL COMPRISING SUCH SEPARATOR
01/10/2025	30/09/2026	Smart soft actuated transdermal delivery system for controlled drug release	Commission of European Communities
01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Ajut predoctoral FPU-UPC 2025_262127	Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
15/09/2025	14/09/2028	Microcápsulas biodegradabls para aplicaciones de cuidado del hogar	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea Joan Oró 2025 FI-1 00691	Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (Agaur)
01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Hidrogeles de última generación para procesos de desalinización de agua del futuro	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Mejora de Bioplataformas Electrorresponsivas Multifuncionales Mediante la Optimización de sus Elementos Centrales: COmposición, eSTructura y Atributos	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2025	31/08/2029	DISEÑO DE EXCIPIENTES POLIMÉRICOS INTELIGENTES PARA EL DESARROLLO DE SISTEMAS DE LIBERACIÓN DE FÁRMACOS POR	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/06/2025	31/05/2027	Next-generation antimicrobial nanostructures to target multi-drug resistant respiratory pathogens	Commission of European Communities
02/04/2025	31/12/2025	Contracte de col.laboració per l'assistència tècnica de serveis de consultoria i assessorament per a l’elaboració d’un estudi de l’estat d’art / benchmarking aplicable a la generació mini-eòlica en en	BARCELONA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY F
01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Contrato de colaboración para la realización de un proyecto de I+D consistente en obtener cosméticos en el proceso de fabricación	NOGGA COSMETICS, S.L.
10/03/2025	31/12/2026	Contrato de colaboración para el reciclado químico del poly(butilen succinato)	UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
24/02/2025	24/05/2025	Estudi teòric de modelització preliminar per avaluar l’abast de l’impacte atmosfèric de l’empresa Kronospan Tortosa S.L. al seu entorn	GRUP D'ESTUDI I PROTECCIÓ D'ECOSISTEMES DEL CAMP (GEPEC)
01/02/2025	31/01/2027	BioCP-3DInk: Advancing Biocompatible 3D Printing Inks for Next-Generation Applications	Commission of European Communities
15/01/2025	31/07/2025	Bacteria sensors: Identification of the limit of detection	B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.
01/01/2025	31/12/2029	Programa ICREA Acadèmia 2024	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/01/2025	31/12/2026	Aplicación de nuevos sistemas de filtracion de radiacion solar a sustratos naturales UVTEX	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
23/12/2024	22/12/2026	Water Purification with Catalytically Active HydroxyApatite	FUNDACIÓN BBVA
01/11/2024	31/10/2027	Upgrading academic skills and innovative caPacities through virTuAlly Enclusive hybRid Studios	EURCOM-D.G.EDUCATION&CULTURE
01/10/2024	26/03/2025	Estudi de modelització numèrica per a determinar l’impacte atmosfèric de les emissions del plomall de xemeneia de l’activitat de valorització de residus (ubicada al Disseminat de Campdorà 27-28 de Girona) en el seu entorn. (C-12929)	Trargisa
12/09/2024	12/11/2024	technical support contract agreement	SEAT, S.A.
01/09/2024	31/08/2027	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea Joan Oró 2024 FI-1 00253	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/09/2024	31/12/2027	Diseño a medida de redes poliméricas covalentes dinámicas obtenidas mediante curado dual para aplicaciones funcionales	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
02/08/2024	02/08/2024	Method for transforming dielectric materials into electrical semiconductors, electroresponsive materials and uses thereof
02/08/2024	02/08/2024	Synthesis of urea from carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia (NH3) in the presence of a permanently polarised catalyst
19/07/2024	19/07/2024	Porous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its production and uses thereof.
01/07/2024	30/06/2027	Smart nanogels of bio-based antimicrobials to prevent urinary tract infections by disrupting inter and intra species communication of pathogens	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/07/2024	30/06/2028	EY035884 Molecular mechanism of the visual disorders caused by G90D and G90V rhodopsin mutations	National Institutes of Health
14/06/2024	14/06/2024	Formulación de curado dual para impresión 3D
01/06/2024	31/05/2028	Advanced nano encapsulation of bio-based pesticides and fertilisers for a circular and sustainable viticulture	Commission of European Communities
01/06/2024	16/09/2024	Determinación de las concentraciones de COVs y la calidad del aire interior en diferentes espacios interiores de la empresa Auray Managing S.L.U.(C-12853)	Auray Managing S.L.
31/05/2024	31/05/2028	Conveni de col·laboració entre els ajuntaments de La Llagosta, Mollet del Vallès i Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, i la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), per a al projecte de control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada als seus municipis	Ajuntament de Santa Perpètua de Mogoda; Ajuntament de Mollet del Vallès; Ajuntament de La Llagosta
21/05/2024	12/12/2024	Contracte de col.laboració per Pre-disseny d'un sistema de reutilització de l'aigua de les dutxes en instal·lacions esportives	Diputació de Barcelona
02/05/2024	01/05/2026	Development of the utilization process of the p-HAp catalyst for industrial applications consisting on the fixation and further conversion of greenhouse gases	VISCOFAN SA
01/05/2024	30/04/2027	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea Joan Oró 2024 FI-1 00083	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
10/04/2024	10/10/2024	Desarrollo de nuevos materiales a partir de biopolímeros de algas (agar agar y/o alginato) con mejores prestaciones para su uso en el campo del envasado.	AS B'ZEOS
01/04/2024	31/03/2028	CEX2023-001300-M Maria Maetzu CENTRE CIÈNCIA I ENGINYERIA MULTIESCALA (CCEM)	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
21/03/2024	21/04/2024	Estudi de modelització numèrica per a determinar l’impacte atmosfèric per metalls de l’empresa Tenneco	AMPHOS XX I CONSULTING, SL
15/02/2024	18/02/2024	In-situ X-ray diffraction of strain induced crystallization and melting in natural/waste rubber blends	ALBA - Consorcio para la Construcción, Equipamento y Explotación del Laboratorio de Luz de Sincrotrón
07/02/2024	07/02/2028	Monitoratge i millora continua de la qualitat de l'aire (avaluació de COVs) a l'àrea urbana d'El Morell	AJUNTAMENT DEL MORELL
01/02/2024	31/01/2027	Ajut predoctoral cofinançat per la Unió Europea FI SDUR 2023 FISDU 00296	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Raise excellence in R&S&I in HEI for widening countries	Comissió Europea
01/01/2024	31/12/2025	Ácido Poliláctico Semiconductor como biosensor y su incorporación en MEMs	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
11/12/2023	30/04/2025	Producció nanopartícules terapies malalties oculars	NEWEYES TECH, SL
01/12/2023	31/12/2025	Investigación para la integración de nuevas arquitecturas sensoras de fotónica integrada multiplexada y terahercios hiperespectrales para un sistema microfluídico in-vitro para monitorizar tratamiento	MECWINS, S.A.
23/11/2023	12/02/2024	Presa de mostres de material particulat a la coberta de l’empresa Tenneco, situada a Sant Adrià del Besòs	AMPHOS XX I CONSULTING, SL
22/11/2023	31/07/2024	Research inthe area of study the capability of self-aggregation of fragances	IFF BENICARLO, S.L.
11/11/2023	11/11/2023	Sensores electroquímicos de ácido poliláctico (PLA).
19/10/2023	18/05/2024	The Project is focused on developing a pilot system to monitor bacteria level of contamination in climate chambers based on the bacteria sensor developed by UPC-B. Braun. The system shall continuously	B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.
15/10/2023	31/01/2026	Investigación en fabricación aditiva de celdas de cloración salina a partir del reciclaje de chatarra de Ti (INFARTI)	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
01/10/2023	31/08/2025	Realización de ensayos de caracterización química de (bio)polímeros desarrollados en laempresa: caracterización estructural, determinación de propiedades térmicas ypropiedades mecánicas, pesos molec	COLOR CENTER, S.A.
01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Antimicrobial nano-coatings for hospital textiles to prevent the spread of healthcare associated infections	Commission of European Communities
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Hidrogeles autoensamblados con nanopartículas dirigidos a múltiples factores de cronicidad en heridas	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Copolímeros de 3.hidroxibutirato y 3-hidorixivalerato a partir de residuos industriales: modulación, nanotexturización, micromoldeado por ultrasonidos y aplicaciones.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Ciencia y Tecnologia del Patrimonio Material: Recuperacion de las Tecnologias Perdidas para la Conservación de los Materials.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Desarrollo de nuevas formulaciones plásticas biodegradables para el sector biomédico.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2023	31/07/2024	Energy Transition, Green Transition, Climate. Unite! SCIENCE: WORKSHOP on SUSTAINABILITY	Commission of European Communities
17/08/2023	17/08/2023	Composición o material, un proceso para su producción y sus usos
19/07/2023	18/07/2026	Desarrollo y escalado industrial de un nuevo biomaterial sostenible sustitutivo del cuero tradicional	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
29/06/2023	28/06/2024	Nanomembranas multifuncionales como biosensores inteligentes conformables para una monitorización clínica no invasiva	JANE MATEU FOUNDATION, FUNDACIO PRI
06/06/2023	30/04/2025	Utilització d'un nou catalitzador per capturar molècules de l'aire i transformar-les en productes. Bones Carbon Capture (BCC).	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
31/05/2023	31/05/2023	Proceso para producir moléculas orgánicas funcionalizadas
25/05/2023	24/05/2027	Contracte de col.laboració pel control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada al municipi de Santa Margarida i els Monjos	Ajuntament de Santa Margarida i els Monjos
05/05/2023	05/05/2023	Proceso para producir moléculas orgánicas funcionalizadas y usos de las mismas
31/03/2023	31/03/2023	Method for obtaining textile yarns from lignocellulosic wastes or by-products and fabric obtained by the method
16/01/2023	15/04/2023	Propuestas de sustitución de los soportes metálicos usados en soil Microbial Fuel Cells por materiales que no sufren corrosión.	ARKYNE TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.
01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Xarxa R+D+I en Tecnologies de la Salut (Xartec Salut)	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/01/2023	30/06/2026	New bio-based and sustainable raw materials enabling circular value chains of high performance lightweight biocomposites	Commission of European Communities
01/01/2023	30/09/2024	Molecular mechanism of the visual disorders caused by G90D rhodopsin mutations	Research to Prevent Blindness
01/01/2023	15/06/2023	Proyecto I+D, Centro Técnico SEAT, Catedra SEAT-UPC, Anualidad 2022-23	SEAT S.A.
01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Projecte de control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada al municipi de Santa Margarida i els Monjos	AJUNTAMENT DE SANTA MARGARIDA I ELS MONJOS
01/01/2023	30/04/2023	Modelització conjunta del Dipòsit controlat de Can Mata i de l’Ecoparc 4 per tal de determinar l'impacte odorífer de les emissions d'aquestes dues activitats al seu entorn	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
21/12/2022	28/04/2023	Estudi de modelització conjunta de l’impacte odorífer de les emissions del Dipòsit controlat de Can Mata i de l’Ecoparc 4	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
14/12/2022	14/12/2022	Process for producing functionalized organic molecules and uses thereof.
14/11/2022	14/11/2022	A nanoparticle material, a process for obtaining the nanoparticle material, a product comprising the nanoparticle material and uses thereof
01/11/2022	30/04/2023	Contrato de colaboración para el análisis y asesoramiento en los productos desarrollados por la empresa Color Center S.A.	COLOR CENTER, S.A.
01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Unite! University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering	European Commission. Education Audiovisual and Culture Agency Executive Agency (Eacea)
27/10/2022	27/10/2022	Process for producing functionalized organic molecules and uses thereof
19/10/2022	18/07/2024	Obtenció de fibres de cànem a partir de subproductes agrícoles per una moda sostenible	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Reciclado de elastomeros desvulcanizados, para la obtención de polimeros industriales de alto valor añadido	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2022	28/02/2026	Hidrogeles termosensibles para aplicaciones emergentes en ingeniería.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2022	28/02/2026	Plataformas conductivas e interactivas multifuncionales basadas en hidrogel para aplicaciones biomédicas: restauración de tejidos cardíaco, cutáneo y nervioso.	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Functional Nano-Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine	Commission of European Communities
04/08/2022	04/08/2022	PUPIL v4.0
31/07/2022	30/09/2025	(Bio)impresión 3D para la integración de electrónica biomimética en tejidos de ingeniería: Un gran salto en medicina regenerativa	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/07/2022	31/10/2025	Nano-enabled stimuli-responsive scaffolds for targeted antimicrobials delivery to treat Staphylococcus aureus infections and restore skin homeostasis (TARDIS)	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
05/06/2022	31/03/2023	Desenvolupament i implementació del sistema que permet accés on-line a les dades, consistent en adequació/adquisició del hardware i desenvolupament del software necessari, per transmetre les dades de monitorització d'episodis a l'ajuntament d’El Morell	AJUNTAMENT DEL MORELL
02/06/2022	31/08/2024	Contrato de colaboración para el desarrollo y validación de bioligantes formulados a partir de compuestos naturales de origen vegetal	SORIGUE, S.A.
01/06/2022	31/05/2026	Industrial Urban symbiosis and its social, economic and environmental impact on different European regions	Commission of European Communities
09/05/2022	31/03/2023	Estudi modelització de l’impacte odorífer associat a la nova fase d’ampliació (cel·les 16 a 19) de l’abocador de Can Mata, ubicat al municipi de Els Hostalets de Pierola	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
04/05/2022	04/05/2022	Proceso para producir etanol
22/04/2022	31/03/2023	Avaluació de l’impacte atmosfèric de Federal Mogul Friction Products S.A. sobre les zones habitades del seu entorn	Federal Mogul Friction Products S.A.
01/04/2022	31/03/2023	Contrato de colaboración para hidrogeles multi-responsivos para el desarrollo de sensores plasmónicos.	MECWINS, S.A.
21/03/2022	20/03/2026	Desenvolupament de resines de polièster altament cristal·lines i biodegradables com oligòmers per a la síntesi de polímers acrílics per a aplicacions d'envàs i embalatge.	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
07/03/2022	07/03/2022	Permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its manufacture and uses thereof.
01/02/2022	31/07/2025	New polymeric materials based on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesized from mixed microbial cultures from organic residues. Physicochemical characterization, biodegradability and applications.	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
01/02/2022	01/02/2025	Collaboration agreement for new polymeric materials based on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) synthesized from mixed microbial cultures from organic residues.	VENVIROTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY SL
19/01/2022	19/01/2022	Porous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its production and uses thereof
01/01/2022	31/12/2023	Preparació publicació	Huazhong Agricultural University
15/12/2021	15/12/2021	Bio-based epoxy composition for adhesive and coatings applications
01/12/2021	31/12/2024	Desenvolupament de resines de polièsters i poliuretans altament cristal·lines i biodegradables com oligòmers per a la síntesi de polímers acrílics i poliuretans per a aplicacions d'envàs i embalatge	LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS SPAIN S
12/11/2021	12/11/2021	Sensores electroquímicos de ácido poliláctico (PLA)
12/11/2021	30/09/2022	Avaluació de l’impacte atmosfèric d’una instal·lació de caldera de biomassa a l’Ametlla del Vallès	AJUNTAMENT DE L'AMETLLA DEL VALLÈS
05/11/2021	05/11/2021	A Triblock Copolymer, a Process for Obtaining Thereof and Uses Thereof
01/10/2021	10/01/2023	Assessorar a la empresa The Forest Next per la fabricació, a escala laboratori i a escala de producció, de una sèrie de formulacions de caràcter cosmètic, basat en tecnologies de microencapsulació	The Forest Next SL
01/10/2021	30/09/2022	Determinació dels nivells de concentració de compostos orgànics volàtils a l'entron de l'Ecoparc dels Hostalets de Pierola en episodis d'olor mitjançant captació activa per accionament remot	Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
01/10/2021	30/09/2022	Determinació dels nivells de concentració de compostos orgànics volàtils, a l’entorn de l’Ecoparc dels Hostalets de Pierola en episodis d'olor mitjançant captació activa per accionament remot.	Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
10/09/2021	10/09/2021	An electrochemical sensor and a system for selective detection of infections
01/09/2021	31/08/2024	Procesado dual de vitrimeros: Impresión 3D	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2021	31/08/2024	Nanoenabled strategies to reduce the presence of contaminants of emerging concern in aquatic environment	AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION
01/09/2021	31/12/2025	Estudi de retrotrajectòries de les incidències causades per molèsties olfactives als nuclis de població situats a prop de l’abocador de Can Mata	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
01/09/2021	31/12/2024	Desenvolupament d’un conjunt de tasques per a fer un estudi a posteriori de les incidències causades per molèsties olfactives als nuclis de població situats a prop de l'abocador de Can Mata.	Prezero Gestión de Residuos S.A.
01/09/2021	31/12/2024	Desenvolupament d’un conjunt de tasques per a l’avaluació dels episodis de contaminació (control de la qualitat de l’aire a partir de l'avaluació de compostos orgànics volàtils (COVs) a l'àrea urbana.	Ajuntament de Vacarises
29/07/2021	29/07/2024	Millora de la vida útil de les canonades dels sistemes de recollida pneumàtica de residus sòlids urbans a través de l'ús de nous materials.	Agència per la Competitivitat de l'Empresa (ACCIÓ)
22/07/2021	22/07/2021	Process for producing ammonia
20/07/2021	20/07/2021	Electro-chemical sensor and coating method, production method and corresponding uses.
14/07/2021	31/01/2022	Avaluació dels episodis de contaminació (control de la qualitat de l’aire a partir de l’avaluació de compostos orgànics volàtils (COVs)) a l’àrea urbana de Vacarisses durant un període continuat de quatre anys (2021-2024)	AJUNTAMENT DE VACARISSES
14/06/2021	31/01/2022	Evaluación del impacto conjunto sobre el medio ambiente atmosférico de las 5 instalaciones industriales cercanas con posible afectación al núcleo urbano de Usurbil	AYUNTAMIENTO DE USURBIL
20/05/2021	31/01/2022	Determinació de l’impacte diferencial de l’acopi temporal i del nou monodipòsit per a pols de NIRO al Dipòsit Controlat de Can Mata	CESPA
05/05/2021	05/05/2022	Asesoramiento, intercambios de información y realización de estudios en los campos de la investigación, la tecnología y la formación	SORIGUE, S.A.
15/03/2021	31/01/2022	Sensor de biofilms basado en la detección de NADH metabólico.	B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.
15/03/2021	15/03/2023	Optimizar las mezclas poliméricas, así como los parámetros de fabricación de films tricapa de Polietileno de media y baja densidad y de Biofilms tricapa, mediante el análisis de los resultados obtenid	SPHERE GROUP SPAIN SL
12/03/2021	07/03/2025	Modelització numèrica i realització d’un programa de control en continu d’episodis a través d’una xarxa de sensors al municipi de Montmeló	Ajuntament de Montmeló
08/03/2021	07/03/2025	Modelització numèrica. Disseny i realització d’un programa de control continu d’episodis a través d’una xarxa de sensors, i control químic puntual per la determinació dels nivells d'immissió	Ajuntament de Montmeló
01/02/2021	17/09/2021	Encapsulament d'aromes per alliberament seqüencial en nous xiclets duals	AGAUR. Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca
28/01/2021	28/01/2021	Permanently polarized hydroxyapatite, a process for its manufacture and uses thereof
01/01/2021	31/12/2024	Multidisciplinary Training of Young Researchers in Novel Implantable Bio-inspired sensors	Commission of European Communities
01/01/2021	31/12/2024	An Open Innovation Test Bed for Nano-Enabled Bio-Based PUR Foams and Composites	Commission of European Communities
01/01/2021	31/12/2025	Ampliación del contrato de colaboración para la identificación y diseño de pequeñas moléculas como nuevas cabezas de serie inhibidores de MAP quinasas y proteína Ras	Allinky Biopharma S.L.
01/01/2021	31/12/2023	Planing the Future of R&I in European University Alliance Unite	Comissió Europea
09/11/2020	31/08/2022	Instal·lació d’una xarxa de sensors per a tenir un control en continu dels episodis d’olor/molèstia que puguin produïr-se a l’àrea urbana d’El Morell	AJUNTAMENT DEL MORELL
12/06/2020	31/05/2023	Projecte de control de la qualitat de l’aire de forma continuada al municipi de Ripollet	AJUNTAMENT DE RIPOLLET
30/04/2020	31/12/2022	Disseny i realització d’un programa de control en continu d’episodis a través d’una xarxa de sensors, i control químic puntual, per la determinació dels nivells d’immissió d’un ampli espectre de compostos orgànics volàtils	AJUNTAMENT DE SANTA MARGARIDA I ELS MONJOS
21/04/2020	31/12/2022	Caracterització de les emissions provinents de l'abocador de Can Mata, ubicat al municipi de Els Hostalets de Pierola	CESPA
12/03/2020	02/08/2024	Evaluación del impacto sobre el medio ambiente atmosférico de las instalaciones industriales cercanas con posible afectación al núcleo urbano de Usurbil	AYUNTAMIENTO DE USURBIL
16/01/2020	02/08/2024	Determinació de la qualitat de l’aire interior de dotze espais de l’Edifici Cellex (6 despatxos i 6 laboratoris)	Vall d'Hebron Institut d’Oncologia
14/11/2019	02/08/2024	Caracterització de les emissions de compostos orgànics volàtils (COVs) i sulfur d'hidrogen (H2S) de la planta CADES	CADES PENEDES, S.A.
05/09/2019	02/08/2024	Evaluación del perfil de emisiones de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (COVs) en un proceso de fusión del horno rotativo	Componentes Vilanova S.L.
31/07/2019	02/08/2024	Determinació dels nivells de concentració de compostos orgànics volàtils a l’entorn de l’Ecoparc dels Hostalets de Pierola en episodis d’olor mitjançant captació activa per accionament remot	Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
02/04/2019	02/08/2024	Estudio de la calidad del aire en el área urbana de Usurbil	AYUNTAMIENTO DE USURBIL

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Polymers and Biopolymers

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