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Smart Molecular Inorganic and Hybrid Materials

A research unit connecting inorganic chemistry, hybrid materials, nanoparticles, molecular systems and biomimetic approaches for biomedical, energy and functional materials applications.

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Inorganic, molecular and hybrid materials for advanced applications

The Smart Molecular Inorganic and Hybrid Materials Research Unit brings together complementary expertise in inorganic chemistry, boron-based compounds, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, sustainable molecular systems and biomimetic materials.

The unit develops functional materials for biomedical, energy and technological applications, connecting synthesis, structural control, characterization and performance in complex environments.

Its activity links molecular design, hybrid materials, nanostructures and biological interfaces within the broader ICMAB research ecosystem.

Scientific focus

The unit develops smart inorganic, molecular and hybrid systems designed to interact with energy, biological and technological environments.

Boron-based materials

Carboranes, borane clusters and metal-organic frameworks for energy and biomedical applications.

Nanoparticles and nanocomposites

Small inorganic nanoparticles, thin films and hybrid systems for information technology and biomedicine.

Sustainable molecular systems

Molecular materials designed for sustainable energy conversion, storage and responsive functions.

Biomimetic materials

Dynamic biomimetic approaches and material-biointerface strategies for cancer immunotherapy and health-related research.

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The unit is articulated through research groups working on inorganic materials, nanoparticles, sustainable molecular systems and dynamic biomimetic materials.

From molecular design to functional materials

The unit integrates synthesis, preparation, characterization and application-oriented research to create advanced inorganic, molecular and hybrid materials.

Its research connects fundamental chemistry with applications in cancer treatment, energy technologies, biomedical materials, information technology and material-biointerface studies.

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Synthesis and preparation

Design and preparation of inorganic, molecular, nanoparticle and hybrid materials.

Advanced characterization

Structural, physico-chemical and functional characterization of molecular and nanoscale systems.

Biomedical applications

Materials for BNCT, cancer-related research, biological systems and biointerface studies.

Energy and functional devices

Materials concepts for sustainable energy, information technology and responsive functional systems.

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The unit contributes to ICMAB research lines through inorganic chemistry, molecular materials, hybrid systems, nanostructures and biomedical-oriented materials science.

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Smart Molecular Inorganic and Hybrid Materials

Inorganic chemistry, boron-based materials, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, sustainable molecular systems and dynamic biomimetic materials for biomedical, energy and functional applications.