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Prof. Katherine Villa
Light-driven systems for energy, health and environmental remediation.
Research
Our research line is focused on a rational design of nanostructured photocatalytic systems based on multicomponent heterojunctions that can efficiently convert polluting compounds into high-value chemicals and fuels. On the other hand, we are also devoted to the development of light-driven micro/nanorobots for water purification and photodynamic therapy. These approaches are in line with the sustainable development goals from the EU, including clean energy generation, water decontamination and good health.
In our research group, we work on the development of nanostructure photocatalytic materials for the generation of solar fuels, and design of photoactive micromotors for environmental remediation
Highlighted Publications
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2024 | Adv. Optical Mater.
Self-Degradable Photoactive Micromotors for Inactivationof Resistant Bacteria
Yuan, X. J.; Suárez-García, S.; De Corato, M.; Muñoz, A. C.; Pagonabarraga, I.; Ruiz-Molina, D.; Villa, K -
2023 | Nanoscale
Bubble-Propelled Micromotors for Ammonia Generation
Ferrer Campos, R.; Bachimanchi, H.; Volpe, G.; Villa, K. -
2023 | Chem. Sus. Chem
3D-Printed Organic Conjugated Trimer for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Applications
Yuan, X.; Sunyer-Pons, N.; Terrado, A.; León, J. L.; Hadziioannou, G.; Cloutet, E.; Villa, K. -
2023 | Small
Molecular Imprinted BiVO4 Microswimmers for Selective Target Recognition and Removal
Yuan, X.; Ferrer-Campos, R.; Garcés-Pineda, F. A.; Villa, K.
Our team
Life Group and Community
We are highly committed to training the next generation of scientists. We actively participate in the preparation of workshops for ERC-StG and H2020-MSCA-IF applications. Moreover, we usually engage in various outreach programs to disseminate our research to the general public.
Job offers
| Title | Reference | Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICIQ Master Projects Fellowship Programme - FIRST CALL 2025 | Reference: 5529113 |
 10-02-2025 - 16-03-2025 |
APPLY |
| Project Researcher Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory (KTT 2025-01) | Reference: 5503756 |
31-01-2025 - 14-02-2025 |
APPLY |
| ICIQ FULLY-FUNDED PhD PROGRAMME 2025 – FIRST CALL | Reference: 5467196 |
27-01-2025 - 23-02-2025 |
APPLY |
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