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Airbus invites INL for workshop on graphene

The renowned European aeronautics group Airbus invited INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory for the workshop “CNT-Graphene @Airbus“, last 29th of November 2018 at its headquarters in Toulouse. INL is proud to be part of the group of guests gathered by Airbus, which included leading experts in this field. Ulf Hakanson, INL Intellectual Property Manager, presented our ongoing research efforts in 2D materials and future applications for these innovative materials.

INL showcases sensor technologies in Hong Kong

INL was at the 1st International Symposium on Micro/Nano Sensors for Healthcare and Smart City showcasing a collection of solutions developed at the Laboratory with distinct applications from IOT to medicine, health, and environmental monitoring, among others. The event, organised by the Hong Kong Science Park and IEEE Nanotechnology Council, brought together global professionals from academia and industry to discuss the latest emerging sensor technologies and its application to real-life. For INL, being part of the symposium was an outstanding opportunity to connect with strong international players and to present live demonstrators.

FODIAC project as a case study at the 5th Global Nanotechnology Congress and Expo

The 5th Global Nanotechnology Congress and Expo are taking place on the 3-5 December in Valencia, Spain. It is a symposium of keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations, hosting leading scientists from academia and industry worldwide, to discuss the latest developments in the field of Nanotechnology. Many interesting perspectives will be explored throughout the three-days and will be focused on how science and technology of materials from nano to macro level are changing rapidly, providing a scenario of new opportunities and challenges. On the first day, in the framework of the conference, a workshop was led by Lorenzo Pastrana on FODIAC project. The project was brought to the stage as a case study and example of nanotechnology developments in the field of Food. Specifically, Lorenzo will present how applied nanotechnology with complementary disciplines can be used to extract functional bioactive molecules to be integrated into a dietary solution to tackle diabetes and the associated impairment of the cognitive function among the elderly.

ERC grants a 2.75M€ funding for the development of a transformable metasurface at INL

The European Research Council (ERC) awarded a project from Italian researcher Antonio Ambrosio to grant a 2.75 Million Euros funding over the next 5 years which will be developed at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, in Braga, Portugal. The objective is to create a transformable metasurface with potential uses in many fields, including quality control, medical imaging, as well as virtual and augmented reality. António Ambrosio Antonio Ambrosio, currently developing his research at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will return from the USA to Europe and conduct his research at INL, to develop a polymeric metasurface with a unique combination of qualities. The material can reconfigure itself to compensate for light distortion from surfaces such as human skin, as well as adjust to picture different chemicals in real-time, and, most importantly, provide chemically selective images in narrow bandwidths in the mid-infrared radiation region. INL welcomes the award of this Consolidator Grant, which reflects not only the relevance of the project itself – one of the highlighted by the ERC – but also the importance of the unique conditions provided by INL for the development of nanotechnology and nanoscience for the benefit of the global society.

1st Annual INL Research Symposium

From November 14th to 15th, INL had the honour to hold the 1st Annual INL Research Symposium. The event, an internal initiative, aimed at sharing the most significant research achievements from the previous year and discuss the challenges and future projects for the coming year. The first edition of the symposium was an excellent opportunity to promote synergies between INLers and an outstanding celebration of the multidisciplinary nature of the Laboratory. Next year, INL will continue promoting this event as part of the strategic plan of internal research dissemination activities for 2019.

European Researchers Night 2018

Last September, INL was in Porto, Portugal, at the European Researchers Night bringing science and innovation to a fun and inspiring event that brought together families, scientists, artists and more. The initiative is promoted every year by the European Commission and runs in more than 300 cities simultaneously all over Europe. INL co-organized the 2019 edition: ”Science Wars” at Palácio das Artes, in partnership with INOVA+ and Fundação da Juventude. For Boryana Yotova, representative of the Education, Culture and Audiovisual Executive Agency of the European Commission, this initiative is the “opening-up” of science to the new generations and “blending education and entertainment is the perfect match” to make it successful. For INL, the event was an outstanding opportunity to showcase the work developed every day at the Laboratory by a passionate and committed group of people. Next year, INL will bring European Researchers Night to life again in collaboration with Inova+, promising new activities and experiments for everyone to learn and have fun with science.

INL researchers win NANO.IL.2018 “Best Poster Award”

A team of INL researchers from different groups was awarded the “Best Poster Award” during NANO.IL.2018, the leading international nanotechnology conference in Israel, which gathered over 900 participants from the 9th to the 11th of October, in Jerusalem. The award was handed over to Pedro Alpuim, from INL and University of Minho (Department of Physics), the leader of the research team and group leader of 2D Materials and Devices at INL, representing also Joana Rafaela Guerreiro, Rui Campos (now at the University of Antwerp), Marco Martins, Andrey Ipatov, Fátima Cerqueira and Jérôme Borme. The awarded poster with the title “Lab-on-a-chip platform based on graphene field-effect transistors for DNA sensing” was developed within INL Departments of Quantum & Energy Materials, Nanoelectronics Engineering, Micro and Nanofabrication, and Life Sciences. Lab-on-a-chip systems for the detection of complex diseases are growing in importance, normally requiring the detection of multiple targets in an autonomous and portable fashion. For the creative use of sensors, combining different areas of expertise, INL is in the forefront of new diagnostic tools development, which aims to provide quicker and more accurate information to support a medical decision on the best therapeutics.

INL accelerates the development of applications with a new nanoimprint system

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory has purchased an Eitre 8 NIL nanoimprint system from Obducat, a leading supplier of lithography solutions based on nanoimprint lithography (NIL). This investment reinforces INL high-end equipment portfolio and consequently its ability to provide better and faster outcomes. This nanoimprint system will be installed in the INL cleanroom facilities. With its high-throughput and high yield capabilities of replicating nanostructures at the 200 mm wafer-scale, this lithography system will allow to significantly reduce process and development times for INL and its partners. It will be used for a broad range of applications, covering fields in optics, nanosensors and surfaces with very special functions, to name a few. The EITRE system is scheduled to be delivered to INL during the fourth quarter this year.