By means of surface acoustic waves we dynamically control: 1) the optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires or quantum dots, for single photon emitters and 2) integrated photonics structures, for the realisation of tunable devices.
Microelectronic design of polarisation, conditioning and acquisition circuits for the sensors described. For polarisation we study advanced current sources, oscillators, multiplexed excitations... We work with advanced amplifiers with specific characteristics (lock-in, low noise...).
Polyoxometalate chemistry, Inorganic magnetic clusters, Inorganic molecule-based magnets, New molecular conductors, Hybrid organic-inorganic molecular materials combining magnetism with conducting or optical properties, Organized magnetic films, Electroactive conducting polymers.
Within this framework, we are developing new biosensors based on polymeric conductors capable, for example, of recording electrical signals as well as measuring concentrations of relevant biological species directly in physiological media, in tissues or even in isolated cells.
Perovskite-based solar cells are an alternative to current silicon photovoltaic systems, as it is possible to reduce the cost of production. The group is working on the development of this type of device with the aim of achieving high yields and high efficiencies at a low cost, which would allow the scope of application of this technology to be extended.
Development of solid-state magnetic sensors based on the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect. Design of optimal application-oriented structures. Complete definition of the manufacturing process. Comprehensive analysis including finite element modelling (FEM) and electrical and functional characterisation: sensitivity, thermal drifts, noise level, frequency response, etc. Proposal, development and evaluation of applications: electrical current measurement, gradiometers.
Preparation of macroscopic and microscopic nanoporous materials for the development of energy sources, catalyst or nano-container sources. This line of research aims to propose alternative applications of well-established materials in completely different fields, innovating in the application but benefiting from the existing know-how. We focus on post-synthesis surface modifications, filling, and compound (antibiotic) release.
Development of OLEDs using air-stable materials, making it possible to dispense with encapsulation, considerably reducing manufacturing costs.
LECSs do not require encapsulation, so they are a cost-effective alternative to OLEDs and HyLEDs in some applications. Our goal is to develop and study LECs with longer lifetimes, shorter turn-on times and a wide colour range.
Development of polyaromatic structures through green processes from diols through dehydrogenative condensation reactions, with the aim of obtaining fluorescent nitrogenated polyaromatic benzocondensated systems with basic nitrogens (pyridine or quinoline) for the modification of their electronic properties through alkylation reactions.
Development of new hydrogen autotransfer processes for the generation of molecular complexity with the aim of preparing nitrogenous aromàtic heterocyclic compounds. Applications as sensors and drugs.
Our aim is to study fundamental aspects of electrochemical reactions in depth. Various types of systems are studied: pharmaceuticals, proteins, electrogenerated materials, composite materials, electrochromic devices, dissolution reactions and metal deposition and corrosion.
Development of new models and technologies related to the field of Smart Grids. Research into both the theoretical foundations of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and its practical application.
Design and development of high-performance hardware and associated computing for products and services within the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm.
Within the ATLAS-CERN collaboration: design and development of data acquisition systems for nuclear and high energy physics applications. Use of digital technologies based on microprocessors, signal processors (DSP) and reconfigurable logic devices (FPGA).
Through the use of primary and secondary literature we will study the influence between American and British women's literature from the 17th century to the present day.
Design, synthesis and characterisation of molecular materials with various properties of interest that can be modulated by chemical design or external stimuli such as temperature, light, pressure, magnetic field or others.
Molecular Spintronics: SPIN- OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), SPIN Valves, OFETs (Organic Field Effect Transistors).
Magneto-structural properties (ac and dc susceptibilities, magnetization, ESR, Inelastic Neutron Scattering, single-crystal X-ray diffraction), Transport properties (single-crystal electrical conductivities, magnetoresistance).
Obtaining physical properties by means of first-principles models. Optical, magnetic, electronic properties.
Synthesis of different types of polymers (conductive, thermoplastic and thermosetting) from the corresponding monomers. Characterisation of the thermal, mechanical, rheological, spectroscopic and conductive properties of these polymers.
The goal is to develop multiscale semiempirical methods for semiconductor nanostructure design and modelling. It is our guideline to show that proper implementations of empirical methods are capable of delivering new levels of understanding and design for both materials and devices alike.
Study of materials for the manufacture of thermoelectric devices, based on semiconductor nanostructures (nanowires), polymers and hybrid materials. Measurement of thermoelectric properties, such as the Seebeck effect, electrical and thermal conductivity, and thermoelectric efficiency.
