By Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)
The main objective is to study the formation and characterization of new (nano)structured systems and evaluate their possible applications in new technological processes. The field of study includes systems in which interfaces are present, whether liquid dispersions (emulsions, microgels, etc.), soft materials (hydrogels) or porous solid materials (solid foams). Structured liquid systems obtained by molecular self-assembly, as well as by molecular segregation processes, are studied mainly in the nanometric size range. Special interest is given to water-in-water emulsions, coacervates, ionic complexes in aqueous systems and systems for the encapsulation and release of active ingredients.
