Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials

Inorganic, organic-inorganic hybrid and ionic silsesquioxane materials with controlled composition, structure and porosity, obtained by sol-gel method. Study of the influence of synthesis parameters in the nanostructure and properties of the new materials.

Development of nanostructured hybrid, inorganic and organic materials and materials containing metal nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes for innovative applications, as photoactive materials for optical devices, electrochemical sensors and biosensors, and heterogeneous catalyst for organic synthesis.

Development of microporous and mesoporous materials for use on adsorption process.