María Jesús Ortiz will defend her PhD thesis on 18 September 2026
- Upcoming Date : 2026-09-18
The PhD researcher María Jesús Ortiz from the eMolMat group at ICMAB-CSIC, will defend her PhD thesis on Friday, 18 September 2026 at ICMAB.
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News
De la recerca al pacient: nous camins en malalties minoritàries
- Upcoming Date : 2026-10-08
We kindly invite you to the "De la recerca al pacient: nous camins en malalties minoritàries" event, to be held next 8th of October 2026.
Periodical Lectures & Invited Seminars
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Molecular solar thermal storage integration for domestic hot water co-heating: experimental discharge characterization and numerical feasibility assessment
- Título : Molecular solar thermal storage integration for domestic hot water co-heating: experimental discharge characterization and numerical feasibility assessment
- Autores: Karim, Ali Naman; Silva, Giovana Fantin Do Amaral; Refaa, Zakariaa; Wang, Zhihang; Hernandez, Jessica Orrego; Fei, Liang; Johansson, Par; Kalagasidis, Angela Sasic; Moth-Poulsen, Kasper
- Citation and DOI:
Journal of Energy Storage, Volume 178, Part A, 2026
DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2026.123498 - PlumX: Molecular solar thermal storage integration for domestic hot water co-heating: experimental discharge characterization and numerical feasibility assessment
A new paper has been published in the Journal of Energy Storage:
Molecular solar thermal storage (MOST) systems represent an emerging closed-loop technology with energy storage densities up to 1.6 MJ/kg, more than double that of typical phase change materials. MOST systems store solar energy in the chemical bonds of photoswitchable molecules via photoisomerization, releasing heat on demand during molecular reversion. Despite extensive research, their potential for domestic hot water co-heating remains unexplored. This study investigates the potential integration of MOST systems into a conceptual laboratory-scale co-heating device by combining experimental discharge characterization with numerical thermal simulations. Laboratory experiments evaluated the discharge characteristics of a norbornadiene-quadricyclane MOST system, demonstrating thermal activation for the first time under varying activation temperatures and residence times. A numerical thermal simulation model was developed to assess the performance of two norbornadiene-quadricyclane systems designed for short- and long-term storage. Parametric studies analyzed the impact of molecular properties and device design parameters on discharge and water heating performance. Laboratory results demonstrated 95–100% back conversion of quadricyclane to norbornadiene at a molecular concentration of 1.3 mol/L (290.2 g/L) in toluene. Simulations indicated activation-normalized water-heating ratios of 43–86% for the long-term system and 106–204% for the short-term system, assuming perfect insulation and current molecular and device constraints, representing idealized upper-bound estimates. Among the MOST molecular properties evaluated, thermal enthalpy had the strongest sensitivity effect on discharge and water-heating performance. Additional gains were achieved through increased energy storage capacity, optimized molecule concentration, and adjusted device operational temperatures. Future research should prioritize molecular enhancements, catalytic strategies to accelerate back-conversion, and device design optimization to minimize heat losses and improve scalability.
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New ICMAB style guide!
We are proud to present the brand new ICMAB style guide
Outreach Publications, Breaking News
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Electrochemical generation of an open-shell gold(iii)-dithiolene porous coordination polymer
- Título : Electrochemical generation of an open-shell gold(iii)-dithiolene porous coordination polymer
- Autores: Cheret, Yohan; Novitchi, Ghenadie; Benjelloun, Kaoutar; Auban-Senzier, Pascale; Alemany, Pere; Canadell, Enric; Avarvari, Narcis; Zigon, Nicolas
- Citation and DOI:
Inorg. Chem. Front. (2026) 13 (16): 6985–7000.
DOI: 10.1039/d6qi00690f - PlumX: Electrochemical generation of an open-shell gold(iii)-dithiolene porous coordination polymer
A new paper has been published in Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers:
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Read our 10 most read news this past year
In this new recap post, we present the 10 most read news of our website showing the variety of activities and research that took place at ICMAB over the past academic year.
Breaking News, Outreach & Dissemination
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Communicating Materials Science
- VIDEO Poster Frame:
- Upcoming Date : 2026-11-10
Next 10th of November 2026, we will host our first ever Scientific Communication in Materials Science Congress!
Periodical Lectures & Invited Seminars, Meetings Organization
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Post-synthetic modification of ZIF-8 with an imidazole-based curcuminoid for selective sensing of boric acid in water
- Título : Post-synthetic modification of ZIF-8 with an imidazole-based curcuminoid for selective sensing of boric acid in water
- Autores: Campos-Olguin, A.; Iribarra-Araya, J.; Berlanga, I.; Pizarro, N.; Riveros, Ana L.; Kogan, M. J.; Aliaga-Alcalde, N.; Soler, M.
- Citation and DOI:
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 191 (2026) 117120
DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2026.117120 - PlumX: Post-synthetic modification of ZIF-8 with an imidazole-based curcuminoid for selective sensing of boric acid in water
A new paper has been published in Inorganic Chemistry Communications:
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A year at ICMAB in 10 videos
In this new recap post, we present a selection of recordings showcasing the variety of activities and seminars that took place at ICMAB over the past academic year.
OUTREACH NEWS/, Outreach & Dissemination
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Morphologically Chiral Crystals From Achiral Dyes
- Título : Morphologically Chiral Crystals From Achiral Dyes
- Autores: Killalea, C. Elizabeth; Billon, Julien; Murphy, Alanna S.; Argent, Stephen P.; Lewis, William; Korolkov, Vladimir V.; Beton, Peter H.; Amabilino, David B.
- Citation and DOI:
ChemistryEurope, 2026; 4:e202500452
DOI: 10.1002/ceur.202500452 - PlumX: Morphologically Chiral Crystals From Achiral Dyes
A new paper has been published in ChemistryEurope:
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10 ICMAB papers for your summer reading
We have selected 10 papers as a recap of some of the research carried out at ICMAB during the previous academic year, perfect for some summer holiday reading.
OUTREACH NEWS/, Outreach & Dissemination
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Towards scalable high-performance molecular electronics devices based on diketopyrrolopyrrole derivatives
- Título : Towards scalable high-performance molecular electronics devices based on diketopyrrolopyrrole derivatives
- Autores: Bonastre, Jose Maria; Giglio, Maria Elisabetta; Mas-Torrent, Marta; Davidson, Ross J.; Beeby, Andrew; Cea, Pilar; Crivillers, Nuria; Martin, Santiago
- Citation and DOI:
J. Mater. Chem. C (2026)
DOI: 10.1039/d6tc01216g - PlumX: Towards scalable high-performance molecular electronics devices based on diketopyrrolopyrrole derivatives
A new paper has been published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C:
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A new technique allows researchers to observe key material properties atom by atom for the first time: “it is like opening a box that until now had been closed”
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A technique developed by ICMAB-CSIC researchers makes it possible to observe electronic structure with a level of precision that was previously unattainable
Newspapers, Breaking News, timeline
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Joves i Ciència 2026 at ICMAB: Pre-university students take their first steps into research
In July, two Baccalaureate students were hosted at ICMAB. Their stay is part of the three-year Joves i Ciència programme, which aims to encourage students to pursue scientific careers.
Courses and Workshops, Breaking News, timeline
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Quatsome nanovesicles as antibacterial platform: Mechanistic insights into their activity against planktonic and biofilm Staphylococcus aureus
- Título : Quatsome nanovesicles as antibacterial platform: Mechanistic insights into their activity against planktonic and biofilm Staphylococcus aureus
- Autores: Köber, Mariana; Gallardo-Moreno, Amparo M.; Ferrer-Tasies, Lidia; Fernandez-Calderon, Maria Coronada; Pujol-Sole, Nuria; Tomsen-Melero, Judit; Guasch, Elba; Tamurejo-Alonso, Purificacion; Mitjans, Montserrat; Vinardell, Maria Pilar; Domingo-Tafalla, Beatriu; Giannotti, Marina I.; Rancan, Fiorenza; Schaudinn, Christoph; Veciana, Jaume; Ratera, Imma; Roldan, Monica; Gonzalez-Mira, Elisabet; Gonzalez-Martin, Maria Luisa; Ventosa, Nora
- Citation and DOI:
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 267 (2026) 115932
DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2026.115932 - PlumX: Quatsome nanovesicles as antibacterial platform: Mechanistic insights into their activity against planktonic and biofilm Staphylococcus aureus
A new paper has been published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces:
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Sustainable Metal Mixture Separation From E-Waste Leaching: Flow-Based System Approach With Closed-Loop Reutilization of Organic Ligands
- Título : Sustainable Metal Mixture Separation From E-Waste Leaching: Flow-Based System Approach With Closed-Loop Reutilization of Organic Ligands
- Autores: Almodovar, Vitor A. S.; Moreno, Kevin; Jadhao, Prashant Ram; Moth-Poulsen, Kasper
- Citation and DOI:
ChemSusChem, 2026; 19:e70864
DOI: 10.1002/cssc.70864 - PlumX: Sustainable Metal Mixture Separation From E-Waste Leaching: Flow-Based System Approach With Closed-Loop Reutilization of Organic Ligands
A new paper has been published in ChemSusChem:
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Advances in Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies
- Upcoming Date : 2026-09-07
We kindly invite you to the following seminar, hosted by Imma Ratera:
Periodical Lectures & Invited Seminars
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High-throughput thickness gradient screening reveals thickness and light-intensity dependent efficiency in indoor organic photovoltaics
- Título : High-throughput thickness gradient screening reveals thickness and light-intensity dependent efficiency in indoor organic photovoltaics
- Autores: Saeed, Muhammad Ahsan; Swennen, Giel; Prada-Cortes, Marian; Capella-Guardia, Francesc Xavier; Casademont-Vinas, Miquel; Rodriguez-Martinez, Xabier; Martin, Jaime; Vandewal, Koen; Campoy-Quiles, Mariano
- Citation and DOI:
J. Mater. Chem. A (2026)
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta01910b - PlumX: High-throughput thickness gradient screening reveals thickness and light-intensity dependent efficiency in indoor organic photovoltaics
A new paper has been published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A:
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An overlooked phenomenon emerges in a superconductor studied for decades
Despite decades of research, scientists still did not fully understand why high-temperature superconductors work. Now, ICMAB researchers have found direct evidence of an interaction long thought to play little or no role in these materials.
PRESS/, OUTREACH NEWS/, Breaking News, timeline
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Congratulations to Mehrdad Ghiasabadi, new ICMAB PhD graduate!
Dr. Mehrdad Ghiasabadi successfully defended his PhD thesis on "Yttrium doping and interface engineering for enhanced ferroelectric properties in hafnium oxide" on Friday, 24 July 2026. Congratulations, Mehrdad!
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Toward in-line monitoring of the microstructure of organic semiconductor materials for photovoltaic applications via spectroscopic ellipsometry
- Título : Toward in-line monitoring of the microstructure of organic semiconductor materials for photovoltaic applications via spectroscopic ellipsometry
- Autores: Quesada-Ramirez, Arianna; Wang, Rong; Luer, Larry; Brabec, Christoph J.; Campoy-Quiles, Mariano
- Citation and DOI:
Appl. Phys. Lett. 128, 261111 (2026)
DOI: 10.1063/5.0332798 - PlumX: Toward in-line monitoring of the microstructure of organic semiconductor materials for photovoltaic applications via spectroscopic ellipsometry
A new paper has been published in Applied Physics Letters:
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Electron–phonon coupling and symmetry breaking in superconducting oxide interfaces near ferroelectric quantum criticality
- Título : Electron–phonon coupling and symmetry breaking in superconducting oxide interfaces near ferroelectric quantum criticality
- Autores: Guzman, Roger; Pruneda, Miguel; Nery, Jean Paul; Xu, Mingquan; Li, Aowen; Wittemeier, Nils; Li, Ang; Singh, Gyanendra; Bergeal, Nicolas; Kalaboukhov, Alexei; Herranz, Gervasi; Gazquez, Jaume; Zhou, Wu
- Citation and DOI:
Nat. Mater. (2026)
DOI: 10.1038/s41563-026-02647-x - PlumX: Electron–phonon coupling and symmetry breaking in superconducting oxide interfaces near ferroelectric quantum criticality
A new paper has been published in Nature Materials:
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La Caixa Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships
- Deadline: 2026-09-23
The Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships programme is aimed at recruiting excellent researchers of any nationality who wish to continue their research career in Spain in the areas of health and life sciences, technology, physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics.
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Postdoctoral position in Modelling of Organic Materials (DOMMINO Project)
- Deadline: 2026-09-20
This job is offered at the NANOPTO research group under the supervision of Mariano Campoy.
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Extending Field Limits in Nanoscale Magnetic Imaging With Metamaterial-Inspired Magnetic Flux Concentrators
- Título : Extending Field Limits in Nanoscale Magnetic Imaging With Metamaterial-Inspired Magnetic Flux Concentrators
- Autores: Barrera, Aleix; Fourneau, Emile; Pirottin, Thomas; Marcano, Lourdes; Abrudan, Radu; Huang, Rong; Balcells, Lluis; Orue, Inaki; Fdez-Gubieda, Maria-Luisa; Villanueva, Danny; Gubieda, Alicia G.; Chang, Liao; Vanderheyden, Benoit; Harrison, Richard J.; Silhanek, Alejandro; Palau, Anna; Valencia, Sergio
- Citation and DOI:
Small, 2026; 0:e00073
DOI: 10.1002/smll.202600073 - PlumX: Extending Field Limits in Nanoscale Magnetic Imaging With Metamaterial-Inspired Magnetic Flux Concentrators
A new paper has been published in Small:
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Three technologies developed at ICMAB, winning projects at the Santander X Award | Proyectos Emprendedores Universitarios 2026
UltraCell, LabsInLove, and LINCATH, technologies developed at ICMAB-CSIC, have been selected as winning projects in the Santander X Award | University Entrepreneurial Projects 2026
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Mehrdad Ghiasabadi will defend his PhD thesis on 24 July 2026
The PhD researcher Mehrdad Ghiasabadi from the FOXEM group at ICMAB-CSIC, will defend his PhD thesis on Friday, 24 July 2026 at ICMAB.
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Interview with Núria Muñoz, first EDI Officer of ICMAB
She started working at ICMAB a couple of months ago, and we had a chat with her about her first sensations and her work at ICMAB
Breaking News, Outreach & Dissemination
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Enhancing the Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Heteroleptic Ruthenium(II) Complexes: Role of Asymmetric N-Donor-Based Ligands
- Título : Enhancing the Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Heteroleptic Ruthenium(II) Complexes: Role of Asymmetric N-Donor-Based Ligands
- Autores: Mesra-Brahmi, Abir; Martinez-Olmo, Sofia; Guerrero, Isabel; Fontrodona, Xavier; Poater, Jordi; Verdaguer, Ariadna; Auset Vallejo, Maria; Bresoli-Obach, Roger; Nonell, Santi; Nunez, Rosario; Romero, Isabel
- Citation and DOI:
Inorg. Chem. 2026, 65, 27, 15389–15401
DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.6c00420 - PlumX: Enhancing the Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Heteroleptic Ruthenium(II) Complexes: Role of Asymmetric N-Donor-Based Ligands
A new paper has been published in Inorganic Chemistry:
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Structurally Encoded Mixed Proton–Electron Transport in Tetrathiafulvalene-Based Lanthanide MOFs
- Título : Structurally Encoded Mixed Proton–Electron Transport in Tetrathiafulvalene-Based Lanthanide MOFs
- Autores: Manna, Fabio; Yang, Zhentao; Oggianu, Mariangela; Auban-Senzier, Pascale; Novitchi, Ghenadie; Dinca, Mircea; Alemany, Pere; Canadell, Enric; Mercuri, Maria Laura; Avarvari, Narcis
- Citation and DOI:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2026, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXX
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6c05458 - PlumX: Structurally Encoded Mixed Proton–Electron Transport in Tetrathiafulvalene-Based Lanthanide MOFs
A new paper has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society:
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The new ESFRI Roadmap Infrastructure approves two new projects important to ICMAB
NFFA2050 and Microscopy Europe are among the six new projects approved by ESFRI this 2026 marking an important recognition of their strategic role for the future of research in Europe.
Breaking News, Outreach & Dissemination
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Evidence of dipolar magnetic interactions in the self-assembly of two-dimensional magnetic nanocubes
- Título : Evidence of dipolar magnetic interactions in the self-assembly of two-dimensional magnetic nanocubes
- Autores: Vasic, Borislav; Balcells, Lluis; Mestres, Narcis; Martinez, Benjamin; Pomar, Alberto; Konstantinovic, Zorica
- Citation and DOI:
Nanoscale Adv. (2026)
DOI: 10.1039/d6na00067c - PlumX: Evidence of dipolar magnetic interactions in the self-assembly of two-dimensional magnetic nanocubes
A new paper has been published in Nanoscale Advances:
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Video of the seminar by Ken Albrecht: "Development of Stable and Bright Luminescent Radicals"
- Video URL: Visit Website
Kengave this seminar hosted by Núria Crivillers, researcher of ICMAB. You can watch the video in our YouTube channel!
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"Perspectives for students, researchers and administrators in facing the sustainability crisis", by Jürgen Rödel
- Upcoming Date : 2026-09-22
We kindly invite you to the following Sustainability Committee Seminar, hosted by Felip Sandiumenge:
Periodical Lectures & Invited Seminars, Sustainability
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Gold on Carbon Catalyzed Conversion of Quadricyclane to Norbornadiene
- Título : Gold on Carbon Catalyzed Conversion of Quadricyclane to Norbornadiene
- Autores: Wang, Zhihang; Magson, Lucien; Fernandez, Lorette; Holzel, Helen; Ferreira, Pedro; Funes-Ardoiz, Ignacio; da Silva, Robson Rosa; Sampedro, Diego; Moth-Poulsen, Kasper
- Citation and DOI:
ChemCatChem, 2026
DOI: 10.1002/cctc.70875 - PlumX: Gold on Carbon Catalyzed Conversion of Quadricyclane to Norbornadiene
A new paper has been published in the journal ChemCatChem:
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A South Korean delegation visited ICMAB, promoted by ACCIO
On Wednesday, 1st of July, a delegation of south korean delegates from both the public and private sectors came to visit ICMAB, organised by ACCIÓ
Meetings Organization, Breaking News
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ICMAB hosts three students in a new edition of the Argó programme
For another year, in 2026, ICMAB hosted three students from UAB’s Argó Programme.
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A new ICMAB project will study organic photovoltaics under real-world conditions to inform energy transition policies
The project will be led by Sergi Riera-Galindo and will be carried out in collaboration with the Fundación Ciudad de la Energía (CIUDEN). The project will include studies on the efficiency, environmental impact and social perception of organic solar panels.
Press Release, TT News, Breaking News, timeline, ICMAB in the media
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Low-temperature synthesis of silicon anodes from biosilica via AlCl3-assisted magnesiothermic reduction
- Título : Low-temperature synthesis of silicon anodes from biosilica via AlCl3-assisted magnesiothermic reduction
- Autores: Alonso-Sanchez, Pedro; Swensen, Emilie Hvidsten; Thangaian, Kesavan; Vullum, Per Erik; Diadkin, Vadim; Vullum-Bruer, Fride; Campo, Javier; Svensson, Ann Mari; Cova, Federico; Blanco, Maria Valeria
- Citation and DOI:
J. Mater. Chem. A (2026)
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta02278b - PlumX: Low-temperature synthesis of silicon anodes from biosilica via AlCl3-assisted magnesiothermic reduction
A new paper has been published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A:
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A review of the DOCFAM+ EMERGING School 2026
On the days 1 and 2 of July of 2026 it was celebrated the DOCFAM+ EMERGING School – School on Functional Advanced Materials for Emerging Applications at ICMAB.
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