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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Head researcher: Julia Pérez Prieto
Participating institutions: Universidad de Valencia/INNCEINNMAT
Duration: 24/04/2015 to: 31/12/2015
