This study shines new light onto the role of magnetic fields on the photoactivation mechanisms of the light-driven nanomotors Researchers from ICIQ, the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) collaborate to create nanomotors able to self-propel upon light irradiation; to align with the direction of an […]

The project Inspira STEAM aims to bridge the gender gap in STEAM fields through mentoring and hands-on activities For the third consecutive year, ICIQ joins the Inspira STEAM project, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) among young girls. This initiative is leaded by the Faculty of […]

A recent work highlights the use of natural, renewable polyfunctional macromolecules, integrated in the plastic by photo-crosslinking to obtain improved thermoset materials As a result of a long-standing collaboration between Prof. Arjan W. Kleij’s group and the ICIQ’s Knowledge and Technology Transfer (ICIQ-KTT) department, ICIQ reports the production of novel bioplastics. The system works by […]

The award highlights excellence in organometallic chemistry Prof. Feliu Maseras, has been honoured with the Rafael Usón Medal by the Group of Organometallic Chemistry (GEQO) of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry (RSEQ). This award recognises Prof. Maseras for his outstanding contribution to the development and application of computational chemistry to the field of organometallic […]

This recognition distinguishes the ICIQ office’s transfer work form the institute to industry and society The Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Industrial Projects Department (ICIQ-KTT) from the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) has been accredited as a Knowledge Transfer Office (OTC) by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. This acknowledgement is […]

Organic electrosynthesis is an emerging research field, now better understood thanks to Density Functional Theory calculations and microkinetic simulations ICIQ researchers have reported a computational characterization of the full mechanism of a copper-catalysed organic electrosynthesis reaction. This is the first time a process of this type has been characterized with this level of detail. The […]

The Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technique allowed the printing of a structure with a photocatalyst added to the polymer filament The Mechanical Workshop at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA), along with Dr. Katherine Villa’s group, have created a 3D-printed structure with a catalyst added to the polymer, which improves its photocatalytic properties. […]