Grants last 7 years

 

Equipment Grant

Reference: IDIFEDER/2018/064

SUBVENCIONES PARA LA ADQUISICIÓN DE INFRAESTRUCTURAS Y EQUIPAMIENTO DE I+D+I (FEDER)

Head researcher:
Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity:
Genaralitat Valenciana

Duration:
2018 to 2020

Reference: IDIFEDER/2021/064
SUBVENCIONES PARA LA ADQUISICIÓN DE INFRAESTRUCTURAS Y EQUIPAMIENTO DE I+D+I (FEDER)-

Head researcher:
Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity:
Genaralitat Valenciana

Duration:
2021 to 2022

*UV-NIR spectrophotometer.
*Fluorimeter to measure steady-state and time-resolved emission in the UV-NIR wavelength range.
*Spectrophotometer of laser flash photolysis to measure time-resolved absorption in the UV-Vis-NIR wavelength range.
*UV-NIR absolute PL quantum yield spectrometer

Q-Sense Analyzer
Research Raman Microscope

Research Projects Grants

Reference: PROMETEO/2019/080

Title:
Synergic effects nanoparticle-ligand for the synthesis of novel nanomaterials and its functionality

Head researcher:
Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity:
Genaralitat Valenciana

Duration:
2019 to 31/12/2022

Reference: CTQ2017-82711-P

Project Title:
Tailor-Made Photoactive Functional Nanomaterials

Head researcher:
Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity:
Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades

Duration:
01/01/2018 to 31/12/2020

Reference: PID2020-115710GB-I00

Project Title:

Advanced Functional Photoactive Nanomaterials: Fundamental Knowledge to Application

Head researcher:
Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity:
Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación 

Duration:
01/01/2021 to 31/12/2023

Nanomaterials are at the leading edge of the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology due to their unique electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. This multidisciplinary project aims at obtaining tailor-made advanced photoactive nanomaterials suitable for biological applications, sensing, imaging, therapy, photocatalysis, and optoelectronics. The project covers a broad combination of simple, novel, and versatile methodologies to make nanomaterials consisting of an inorganic photoactive core, with or without inorganic shell(s) of other material, capped with a functional organic capping. Remarkably, the functionality of the nanomaterial is based on the synergistic effect between the inorganic nanoparticle and the organic capping. 

Patrocinado por el Gobierno de España y el FEDER

The purposes of this project are i) to gain a deeper knowledge on the photophysical events occurring in hybrid materials and taking place on the nano-tohundreds of microseconds scale; this is fundamental knowledge for enhancing the application of such materials as well as for designing new state-of-the-art photoactive materials; ii) to build more efficient photoactive nanomaterials, by means of more sustainable procedures, and/or their application in processes driven by light irradiation, mainly in the near-infrared region; iii) to gain a better understanding of strategies for NIR-driven photocatalysis now in place and iv) to introduce new strategies: to construct simple NIR responsive materials able to sensitize the formation of long-lived singlet excited states of organic fluorophores by using continuous wave laser diodes; and v) to perform thermodynamically demanding reactions by using low energy photons and by benefiting from the synergy between the nanomaterial surface and its organic capping.

Reference: PDC2021-121200-I00

Project Title: Adding Value to Material of Interest for LEDs and Photovoltaics

Head researcher:

Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity:
Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación 

Duration:
01/12/2021 to 31/11/2023

The objective of this Proof of Concept project is to enhance a material, with potential application in photovoltaic technology, based on a hybrid formed by three components that are detailed in the project. The synergy between the components increases the stability against humidity and irradiation of the nanomaterial as a whole. The degradation studies will be carried out by a company specialized in photovoltaic cells and systems, offering certification and validation services. The mass production of the hybrid material will be carried out in the Industrial Scaling and Development laboratory that is part of the Scientific Unit for Business Innovation (UCIE) of ICMol.

The project is related to the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology, which is contemplated in the thematic subareas of materials for energy and the environment, and materials with electrical, magnetic, optical or thermal functionality. Specifically, high-performance hybrid materials will be synthesized with a response to sunlight. The development of the project may lead to advances in the field of energy, an area of knowledge with great international impact. This project combines the interest and possibilities offered by nanotechnology with the optical properties of two types of materials that together take advantage of sunlight in a wide range of wavelengths, so it is expected that the results will have an impact on photonics. From the advances generated in this project, important scientific and technological benefits can be derived that result in economic growth thanks to the development of the market.

“We are moved by the passion for photochemistry”

Other projects

SÍNTESIS AVANZADA DE NANOFLUOROFOROS INCOLOROS (NANOFOR)

Reference: RTC-2016-5114-5

Head researcher: Julia Pérez Prieto (UV), Angel López Buendía (INNCEINNMAT), José Manuel Catalá Civera (UPV)

Funding Entity: Ministerio de Economía, Industría y Competitividad

Duration: 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2018

NANOFOR aims to obtaining colorless nano-fluorophores with high optical response by excitation and up-conversion response in predesigned wavelengths and the synthesis process through the development of new reactors in continuous, including the development of identification and recognition systems for the control of the process. The nano-pigments of developed ceramic properties will be destined to a market identified with a high demand for these products in the short term, as well as other emerging markets in the medium and long term.

Sunlight on nanocatalysts to lower global energy use, emissions and pollution

Reference:

Head researcher: María González Béjar

Funding Entity: Fundación Ramón Areces

Duration: 01/01/2017 – 31/12/2019

Nanoparticles (NP) can be used to convert solar light to thermal or chemical energy. Undoubtedly, energy efficiency can be improved using solar light as renewable endless source. Nanocatalysts that absorb solar light are the perfect alternative to design new lower-temperature and less energy demanding processes as compared to conventional ones.
First, the strategy would be to avoid thermal processes that consume half of the energy required nowadays. These thermal processes would be induced by solar light instead. That would cut down CO2 emissions and, therefore, it would help to decarbonize the economy and help to stop the Climate Change (which is better than “emit now, remove later”). As a consequence it would lower global energy use and pollution.
Secondly, the pollution that cannot be avoided would be reduced by photochemical approaches: advanced oxidation processes and positive photocatalysis. Remarkably, the use of nanoparticles for photocatalytic processes with thermal and synthetic purposes is still in its infancy and this approach could open up new ways to develop greener processes.

Smart (Multi)Functional Photoactive Nanosystems

Reference: CTQ2014-60174-P

Head researcher: : Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity: Ministerio de Economía, Industría y Competitividad

Duration: 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2017

SEPARADOR PROYECTO

The European Upconversion Network: From the Design of Photon upconverting Nanomaterials to (Biomedical) Applications

Reference: : CMST COST Action CM1403

Head researcher: : Hans Gorriz (coordinator), Julia Perez Prieto (UV) and other 11 research groups of different universities

Funding Entity: European Union FP7

Duration: 2014 to the end of 2018

Amount: 478.880,00 €

Functional Nanodevices: Preparation By Photoinduced Processes And Application In Sensing, Photocatalysis, And Heat Transfer

Reference: CTQ2011-27758

Head researcher: Julia Pérez Prieto

Funding Entity: Ministerio de Economía, Industría y Competitividad

Duration: 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2014

SEPARADOR PROYECTO

Nanoparticles as Photocatalysts: Understanding their Interaction with Light

Reference: PCIG09-GA-2011-294263

Researcher in Charge: Julia Pérez Prieto

Researcher: María González Béjar

Funding Entity: Comunidad Económica Europea

Duration: 01/09/2012 to 31/08/2014

Validación del estudio traslacional de un ensayo plasmónico de espermina en orina como biomarcador de cáncer colorrectal

Reference: 02-ValPlasEspColoRec-PÉRE

Scientists in charge: Julia Pérez Prieto (UV) y Guillermo Sáez Tormo (Hospital Clínico)

Funding Entity: València International Campus of Excellence

Program: VLC-BIOCLINIC

Participating institutions: Universidad de Valencia/Hospital Clínico

Duration: 01/01/2017 to 31/12/2017

SEPARADOR PROYECTO

Ensayo plasmónico de espermina en orina como biomarcador de cáncer colorrectal Funding entity: València International Campus of Excellence

Reference: PlasEspColoRec

Scientists in charge: Julia Pérez Prieto (UV) y Guillermo Sáez Tormo (Hospital Clínico)

Funding Entity: València International Campus of Excellence

Program: VLC-BIOCLINIC – SUBPROGRAMA B 2015

Participating institutions: Universidad de Valencia/Hospital Clínico </em

Duration: 07/09/2015 to 31/12/2015

Validación de un Ensayo con nanopartículas de oro con valor diagnóstico-pronóstico de cáncer en orina

Reference: VALAUSPERMARK-PEREZ-MEDINA-2015-B

Scientists in charge: Julia Pérez Prieto y Pilar Medina Badenes

Funding Entity: València International Campus of Excellence

Program: VLC-BIOMED

Participating institutions: Universidad de Valencia/Hospital Clínico

Duration: 10/03/2016 to 31/12/2016

SEPARADOR PROYECTO

Utilidad de un ensayo con nanopartículas de oro para la identificación de marcadores de cáncer renal en orina

Reference: 09_AUSPERMARK_PEREZ_MEDIN

Scientists in charge: Julia Pérez Prieto y Pilar Medina Badenes

Funding Entity: València International Campus of Excellence

Program: VLC-BIOMED

Participating institutions: Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe/ Universitat de València

Duration: 30/03/2015 to 31/12/2015

Diseño Reactor microondas para la fabricación eficiente de nanopartículas de upconversion

Reference: 02_MCI_26_2015

Head researcher: Julia Pérez Prieto

Participating institutions: Universidad de Valencia/INNCEINNMAT

Duration: 24/04/2015 to: 31/12/2015