Archaeometry. Analysis of the physical properties and chemical composition of cultural heritage objects and development of methodologies and products for their restoration and conservation. Adaptation and configuration of EDXRF and RAMAN spectrometers to the peculiar characteristics of cultural heritage objects.

Synthesis of oxidic and non-oxidic materials and nanomaterials. Preparation and characterisation of materials and nanomaterials of diverse and controlled chemical nature (composition, size and shape), and with electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal, mechanical and chemical properties, among others, of applied interest.

High resolution optical and electrical characterization. Application of high spatial resolution techniques (less than 1 micron) to the structural, optical and electrical characterisation of semiconductor nanostructures and polycrystalline graphene sheets. Development of highly sensitive techniques for the study and detection of nanostructures and molecules.

Syntesis and characterization of novel mesoporous materials. Development of protocols for the preparation of porous materials with specific characteristics, controlling parameters related to their chemical nature (composition, functional groups and degree of functionalisation), the porous system (arrangement, pore size, pore type, etc.) and their aggregation.