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Research in new MAterials (composite, graphenic & ceramic) and TEXtiles for professional clothing protection against projectiles, environment, fire and biological risks. MATEX
Surface modification of graphene materials through deposition of SiC, TiC, Si3N4, Al2O3 and Y2O3 nanoparticles leads to improve the sintering processes of ceramic pieces and to increase the resistance of textile fibers against external risks
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Thermionics. Physical-Chemistry Characterization of Thermionic Materials
The project will carry out an exhaustive characterization of ceramic thermionic materials to determine the best conditions for obtaining and processing. Electrical conductivity as a function of temperature for different processing conditions are well described.
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Research in new MAterials (composite, graphenic & ceramic) and TEXtiles for professional clothing protection against projectiles, environment, fire and biological risks. MATEX
Small and large format pieces based on new carbide and silicon nitride materials reinforced with carbon nanofibers and graphene nanoparticles with high resistance to ballistic impact and low energy cost of production
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Influence of the local structure on the optical properties of Tb3+-doped LaPO4•nH2O and LaPO4 Single-Crystal Nanorods Prepared by Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis
Single-Crystal Nanorods of LaPO4•nH2O and LaPO4 doped with Tb3+ have been Prepared by Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis
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Application of rubber dust from out-of-life tires (OLT) on brake pads for light vehicles
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New Hybrid Supercapacitors-based on carbon/graphene nanocomposite electrodes derived from (Oxi) carbides
The research is based on the obtention of new materials for electrodes of hybrid supercapacitors of carbon/graphene matrix nanocomposites and multivalent transition element oxides in which these matrices will be obtained from (oxi) carbides derived from pre-ceramic hybrid or polymeric materials
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Advanced research to meet the detergency challenges of the future
New nanomaterilas will be developed where their main properties lead to reduce the absorption of dirt on textile clothes
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Smart Films for pH-responsive drugs release used in vaginal applications for AIDS prevention
This project will develop intelligent PH-controlled release films for the prevention of sexually transmitted AIDS. The films will be formed by a biocompatible organic matrix and micro-nanoparticles of silicon oxycarbides with micro-meso porosoties and with mono-bi-trimodal pore size distributions. These particles will be coated with polymers sensitive to the pH of the medium and in whose pores are the selective drugs of preventing AIDS.
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New Glass Fertilizers Specially Designed for the Cultivation of Legumes in soils of Peru
The objective of this project is to develop glass fertilizers suitable to the soils of Peru for the cultivation of legumes and especially for the canary bean kind
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Design of new porous thermal conductive nanocomposite materials
This research will be focused in obtaining thermochemical catalyst supports for the generation of synthesis gas in solar reactors, while the synthesis gas will be obtained from the thermocatalytic dissociation of atmospheric CO2 and water.
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Effect of Eu3+ Doping and Self-generated Pressure on the Crystallographic/morphological Features and Thermal Stability of LaPO4∙nH2O Single-crystal Nanorods obtained by Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis
LaPO4∙nH2O Single-crystal Nanorods doped with Eu3+ have been obtained by Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis
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Thermionics. Thermionic Emission of Advanced Materials
The project will develop and characterize ceramic, vitreous and glass ceramic materials as possible advanced materials with thermionic properties
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Bioactive coatings to promote tissue regeneration and ingrowth into 3D custom-made porous titanium endoimplants
The objetive is to combine a highly porous metal scaffold, made by EMB sintering technology, and tissue engineering elements (biomaterials, signalling molecules and stem cells) to produce a bioactive implant for maxillofacial surgery, and to test this implant in a concrete clinical setting: reconstruction of full-thick mandibular defects.
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Development of reflective coatings used in domestic ovens
High reflectivity glasses will be developed to increase thermal efficiency and minimize electrical consumption in domestic ovens
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The disappearance of the Neanderthal groups in the central region of the Iberian Mediterranean. A methodological proposal to approach the historical process and the paleo-environmental framework
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Glass Fertilizers to be used for Tomato Crops that Reduce the Environmental Impact
In this project, fertilizer glass with macro and micronutrients will be manufactured for use in the tomato crop in the Region of Miajadas (Cáceres)
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Industrial applications of spirulina
The objective of this project is focused in improving the production and properties of the bacterial microalgae "spirulina" or Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis, as an industrially important bluegreen cyanobacterium because it is cultured worldwide at large scale due to its high nutritional value for human and animal food as well as for the production of biomass in different industrial applications
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Research and development of new test typologies for the evaluation of composite materials
This project will undertake a general analysis of the different test methods of composite materials initially proposed for short-or long-fibre reinforced matrices and tissues
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Synthesis and Colloidal Processing of Nanostructured Coatings and Composites
Xerogels, thin films and nanorods of lanthanides ions (Ln3 +) have been obtained whose main emissions are in the visible and infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum of light
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Synthesis of multifunctional silicon oxycarbide nanoparticles for biomedical applications
This project aims to synthesize silicon oxycarbide nanoparticles and carry out their surface functionalization to be used as potential nanomaterials in nanomedicine
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Research in innovative materials and designs for advanced solar energy receivers
The main objective of the project is to develop a fundamental research in high-performance materials that will be used for high temperature and efficiency solar receivers
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Mucoadhesive formulations of sustained release of microbicide drugs for vaginal application for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
The overall objective of the project is to develop new vaginal application formulations based on new porous materials that include an antiretroviral drug combined with a antiherpetic agent to prevent transmission sexual diseases such as AIDS
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Characterization of materials for ceramic pieces with relief
This project will carry out characterizations of different types of particles used in floor and wall tiles that are currently manufactured with some type of relief in its external surface texture
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Characterization of ceramic particles, frits and ceramic pigments for visual tactile surfaces
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Environmentally Friendly Processing of Ceramics and Glass
The aim of the CERAMGLASS project is to reduce the environmental impact produced by the use of combustion systems in the ceramic industry and, specifically, in the production of tiles
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Research and development of new thermoplastic-based composite materials for technical applications
This project will develop a unique composite material processing technology for new-design wind blades used in wind power energy
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Study of antifreeze materials for the surface treatment of composite materials
The project will develop functional coatings (antifreeze, anti-dirt, antistatic,...) for wind blades used in wind power energy generation
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Research and development of ceramic, glass-ceramics and vitreous materials of very high k and very low permittivity
Research will be carried out of new ceramic and vitreous materials for use in inductance nuclei and whose final function is the development of systems of inhibition of the formation of storm lightning rays
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Multifunctional formulations of carbon nanofibers and other compounds in polyester resins for wind power energy generation
Carbon nanofibers developed by the AntolÃn group will be used and surface modified and functionalized in order to reinforce thermostable resins used in the manufacture of wind turbine blades
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Surface modification of ceramic particles
In this project, surface modifications of ceramic and vitreous particles will be carried out to change their acid-base functionality to be able to change their behavior in different media (water, alcohol, acetone, etc.) and cause different mobility in such media
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