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Solid State Chemistry

Design, synthesis and transformation of inorganic, polymeric, nanocarbon and nanostructured hybrid materials for energy, electronics and biomedicine.

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Solid state transformations for functional materials

The SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY research unit focuses on solid state transformations and processes that lead to new inorganic, polymeric, nanocarbon and nanostructured hybrid materials with direct applications in energy, electronics and biomedicine. The design of novel phases, based on crystal chemical criteria, and their modification by cationic and anionic chemical/electrochemical doping and by modulation of the microstructure, is among the major objectives, as well as the dynamic action of those materials through mixed valence changes and intercalation processes and the study of the reaction mechanisms including operando techniques. The development of new synthetic methodologies, specific for each targeted phase, is a defining feature of the research unit. The research lines focus on materials for high energy battery technologies, electroactive materials for neural growth, metal organic frameworks with applications as biomaterials, inorganic and carbon nanomaterials for biomedicine and (oxy)nitrides with photocatalytic and electronic properties.

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The unit develops synthetic methodologies, crystal-chemical design strategies and operando understanding of solid-state processes across energy, electronics and biomedical materials.

Solid state chemistry

Design of novel inorganic phases based on crystal-chemical criteria, phase transformations and microstructure control.

Electrochemical processes

Cationic and anionic doping, mixed valence changes, intercalation and electroactive materials.

Energy materials

Inorganic materials and electrolytes for high-energy battery technologies and electrochemical energy storage.

Nanostructured systems

Nanocarbon, inorganic and hybrid nanomaterials for biomedicine, electronics and functional interfaces.

Operando mechanisms

Study of reaction mechanisms and dynamic material behaviour using advanced and operando characterization approaches.

Photocatalytic materials

Nitride and oxynitride-based materials with photocatalytic and electronic properties.

From crystal chemistry to application-driven materials

Solid State Chemistry connects fundamental materials design with application-oriented research in energy storage, electroactive interfaces, biomaterials, photocatalysis and electronic materials.

The unit combines synthesis, processing, characterization and mechanistic understanding to create functional materials with controlled composition, microstructure and performance.

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Energy

Battery materials, electrolytes, electrochemical storage and solar-driven transformations.

Electronics

Functional inorganic phases, nitride-based materials and nanostructured electronic systems.

Biomedicine

Electroactive materials, biomaterials, nanocarbon systems and bioactive interfaces.

Sustainability

Materials and processes supporting more efficient, durable and sustainable technologies.

Solid State Chemistry team

Researchers and technical staff contributing to solid state chemistry, electrochemistry, energy materials, nanomaterials and hybrid functional systems.

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The Solid State Chemistry unit contributes expertise in materials synthesis, solid-state transformations, electrochemistry, nanostructured materials and functional inorganic systems.

For collaborations, scientific enquiries or internal coordination, please contact the corresponding research line or the unit members through the ICMAB people directory.

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