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TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AT THE PASCUAL BRAVO UNIVERSITY INSTITUTION
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MEJIA RESTREPO ERICA 1, SERNA CARLOS MARIO 2, VÉLEZ MANUEL ALEJANDRO 3,
1 Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo, 2 Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo , 3 Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo,
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Email: m.velez1522@pascualbravo.edu.co
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Abstract: Research at the Pascual Bravo University Institution is perceived and implemented through a technological research model leading to innovation. In this model, formative research is the backbone that allows the development of the student's ethical, creative, critical, innovative, autonomous, and argumentative thinking, as well as creating a research culture displayed in research networks’ participation, both nationally and internationally. In turn, applied research aims to create new knowledge, technological development, and innovation with the main purpose of strengthening the students’ pedagogical and formative process by articulating research results with the curriculum. On the other hand, it aims to recognize and respond to the current demands of the economic, social, and technological environment, through systematic, methodical, and critical activities that allow transformation, control, creation, and improve processes, products, and services in response to the needs, demands, trends, and opportunities of today's world. The Institution implements a formative research model (Figure 1) for students according to their level of training. Its purpose is to strengthen research skills and behaviors starting from high school students and up to undergraduate and post-graduate students, including even the ones out of university and in the work field. Consequently, this creates competencies that allow them to participate in knowledge generation and appropriation processes. This model has strategies at the curricular and extracurricular levels. At the curricular level, it involves building methodologies, didactic and pedagogical practices in the classroom, as well as the alignment of student internships or thesis modalities. At the extracurricular level there are research initiation programs with knowledge generation dynamics established through the execution of projects and their social incorporation, by conducting and participating in events, creative spaces of socialization, and spreading. On the other hand, the Applied Research model takes on research lines structured around the technological knowledge objects that are specific and consistent with the training objects of the academic programs. They interact and one or more of them support the academic programs’ quality and updates. The model includes a structure that starts with initiation program coordinators, group leaders, and research line leaders and is cast towards teaching with research articulators, who are in charge of ensuring that research results have an impact on academic curricula. A fundamental component of the model is guarantying the communication process of the results, product spreading, and technology transfer through the Transfer and Services Innovation Program. The Institution has five research groups, attached to the two faculties of Engineering, and Production and Design. 23 initiation programs are assembled around them. The groups and their corresponding lines of work are listed below: (i) Electronic and Computer Sciences Research Group (GICEI), which conducts research on bioelectronics, education and information and communications technology, scientific and industrial instrumentation, computational modeling, and telecommunications, (ii) Environmental Research and Innovation Group (GIIAM), which conducts research on agri-environmental, sustainable development, artificial intelligence, sustainable mobility, sustainable materials, and renewable energies. (iii) Energy Research and Innovation Group, which conducts research on engineering materials and processes, management and maintenance, and energy management. (iv) Icon Research Group, which conducts research on sustainable design, design, image and society, innovation and new products, and information and communications technology. (v) Quality and Productivity Research Group (QUALIPRO), which conducts research on productivity and quality, project management, national royalty system and adjusted general methodology, sustainable development and environment, quality management, comprehensive logistics business entrepreneurship, and quality in education.
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Topic: Education
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RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
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DE SOUZA GUIMARÃES CLAUDINEI 1,
1 Federal University of Rio de Janeiro,
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Email: claudinei@eq.ufrj.br
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Abstract: Atmospheric pollution is a matter of great concern worldwide and in recent years several researchers have been developing and producing mechanisms to control, mitigate and monitor pollutant emissions into the air. Air pollution can impact emission sources, on a regional and continental scale. In this sense, the Air Pollution Control Laboratory (LCPA) was created and is located within the School of Chemistry at the Technology Center, at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The LCPA is currently made up of undergraduate and graduate students and has participated in several scientific initiation projects, final undergraduate projects, and graduate projects. It contains various equipment, such as gas chromatograph, hoods, anaerobic digesters, portable gas analyzers, anaerobic cameras, and other equipment for analyzing and characterizing materials. Activities: The LCPA, together with its students, develops anaerobic digesters with control and automation systems for the production of biogas, using urban waste and sewage, in addition to developing mathematical models for calculating emissions of atmospheric pollutants generated by fixed sources, such as industrial chimneys. or fugitive sources (Gaussian and Puff models). It performs modeling and simulations of secondary pollutants with photochemical software, developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Conducts an inventory of greenhouse gases (GHG) for various industries, in order to identify, quantify and propose mitigation actions, with models and emission factors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and greenhouse gas protocol (GHG Protocol). Finally, it carries out a life cycle assessment (LCA) study aimed at quantifying possible environmental impacts associated with a product or process of interest.
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Topic: Energy
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MAGNETIC CATALYSIS IN ENZYMATIC REACTIONS
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VALBUENA NIÑO ELY DANNIER 1,
1 Fundación of Researchers in Science and Technology of Materials,
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Email: deydannv@gmail.com
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Abstract: Nuclear magnetic ions 25Mg2þ, 43Ca2þ, and 67Zn2þ were the key to disclosing radical pair mechanism, unexpected for enzymatic reactions, and magnetic catalysis in the two phosphorylating processes of paramount importance, ATP and DNA synthesis. The radical pair mechanism is switched on when at least two ions enter the catalytic site; one of them is tightly bound with the pyrophosphate fragment of the substrate (ADP or nucleotide), and the other hydrated ion M(H2O)n 2þ (M is Mg, Zn, or Ca) is supposed to be "free“ and accepts an electron from the electron-donating phosphorylating substrate.
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Topic: Social Inclusion
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RESEARCH ON SCIENTIFIC MODELING AND BUSINESS INNOVATION
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VALBUENA PRADA OSCAR 1,
1 Universidad Simón Bolívar -sede cúcuta,
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Email: o.valbuena@unisimonbolivar.edu.co
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Abstract: The mission of the "Grupo de Investigación en modelamiento científico e innovación empresarial (GIMCINE)" attached to the Universidad Simón Bolívar, San José de Cúcuta, Colombia, is to be an articulator between academia, government and business to build, transform and innovate knowledge with the help of a multidisciplinary team that creates and applies scientific modeling for the development of research. It also applies the academic and scientific strengthening through the constant training of researchers. The GIMCINE is projected to be an academic and research reference at national level for the development of multidisciplinary knowledge, as a result of research on the needs of the environment, providing data and analysis that will serve for decision making.
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Topic: Social Inclusion
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RESEARCH SEEDBEDS AS ACTORS IN INCLUSION PROCESSES
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DULCE MORENO HECTOR JAIME 1,
1 Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander,
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Email: hectorjaimedm@ufps.edu.co
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Abstract: It is well known that research systems exclude research seedbeds, or at least consider them as second class; one of the factors, perhaps the most relevant, is the cost of acquiring equipment or its use (testing costs). This problem has been solved by the research groups, designing and building low-cost equipment, which, although they do not have the precision of equipment of recognized brands, has been calibrated and standardized by using data processing techniques such as the application of artificial intelligence; an experience was achieved with the Research Seedbed UFPS-FORISTOM on Instrumentation and Materials (SIUFIM), which by means of neural networks was able to process and obtain reliable data on temperature, humidity and power consumption of a system for the development of an incubator with low energy consumption using a very low-cost Arduino card.
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Topic: Social Inclusion
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EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES OF MEXICO'S NATIONAL THERMAL SPRAYING LABORATORY
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MUÑOZ SALDAÑA JUAN 1,
1 Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional,
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Email: jmunoz@cinvestav.mx
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Abstract: The "Laboratorio Nacional de Proyección Térmica de México (CENAPROT)" based at "Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (Cinvestav)" and in collaboration with the "Centro de Tecnología Avanzada (CIATEQ)" and the "Centro de Ingeniería y Desarrollo Industrial (CIDESI)" develops projects related to materials science and surface engineering around thermal spraying. CENAPROT fulfills three scientific, academic, and technological objectives with scientific research activities, training of specialized human resources, and technological linkage with national and international institutions. The laboratory's work is related to the synthesis, processing, and characterization of bulk materials and coatings with a special focus on the interaction between their structure, processing, microstructure, and properties. At Cinvestav, the research group concentrates on the development of "Advanced Ceramics" and 3 lines of research are addressed: (i) multifunctional ceramics, (ii) bioceramics, and (iii) metals and alloys for aeronautics applications. The specific projects per research line are: (i) the study of new bismuth-based ceramics for applications in environmental remediation, adsorbents, (photocatalytic), biosensors, and alternative energies based on ceramic fuel cells, or piezoelectric energy harvesters. (iii) Third-generation bioceramics based on calcium silico-phosphates (bio-hydroxyapatite obtained from bovine bone, bioactive glass, and bismuth-based piezoelectrics with excellent properties for tissue regeneration and natural bone functions. (iii) Development of thermal barrier coatings (ceramics and metals (intermetallics and superalloys) by cold spray, twin wire arc spray, high-velocity oxy-fuel, and air plasma spraying processes. The effect of ashes from active Mexican volcanoes (Popocatepetl and Colima) on the thermal barrier coatings of aeronautical turbine blades is also being studied. Metal matrix composite coatings, hard-facing, etc., are also being developed. CENAPROT's infrastructure capabilities are among the most complete with thermal spraying processes for the deposition of coatings of all types, structural, microstructural, chemical, and various physical (electrical, thermal, mechanical, optical, etc.) and biological (acellular and cellular in-vitro tests) characterization laboratories. CENAPROT is open to collaborations of all kinds to continue being the national and international reference in materials science and engineering with a special emphasis on thermal spraying coatings and advanced ceramics for different applications.
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Topic: Manufacturing
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INSTRUMENTATION, CERAMIC COATINGS, METALLIC NANOPARTICLES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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FERRER PACHECO MARTHA YASMID 1, DULCE MORENO HECTOR JAIME 2, PEÑA RODRÍGUEZ GABRIEL 3,
1 Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander, 2 Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander, 3 Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander,
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Email: gabrielpr@ufps.edu.co
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Abstract: The "Grupo de Investigación en Instrumentación y Física de la Materia Condensada (GIFIMAC), Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander (UFPS)", within its lines of research, has worked on projects on instrumentation, hard coatings, metallic nano-particles, and the environment. In the instrumentation line, work has been carried out where sensors coupled to low-cost cards are used to monitor physical parameters in different processes; likewise, there is a patent with Certificate Number: 37790 and Resolution No. 63945 of October 2020, titled "Numerical Control Machine and Method to Determine Surface Properties of a Work Element". In coatings, thermal spraying by oxyacetylene flame has been used, where ceramics materials with high melting points such as alumina, Yttria-stabilized zirconia, titanium oxide, some metals such as copper, nickel alloys, carbide of tungsten, magnetite minerals and fly ash from coal combustion, has been used, on metallic and ceramic substrates of different geometries. These coatings have been characterized morphologically, mechanically, thermally, and tribologically, using the scanning electron microscope, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction analysis, and Pin-On Disk among other techniques. It has been found that the knowledge and management of the projection parameters allow the elaboration of coatings with properties that a particular application needs. In nanotechnology, projects have been developed, for example, the sintering of TiO2 nanotubes by electrochemical processes, as well as silver nanoparticles (AgNP's), which have allowed environmental applications in the treatment of water contaminated with dyes, as well as in the treatment of bacteria such as E. Coli and Burkholderia glumae, present in water and soil. Within the types of equipment, there is the C-Therm system that works with the physical principle of a transient flat source of heat to determine the thermal properties in ceramic samples, as well as a multi-parameter HandyLab 680 from SIAnalytics to measure pH, TDS, CE in aqueous media, it also has a viscometer, thermo-gravimetric balance, drying oven, head homogenizers, electric muffles, diamond disc cutters, Metco 5P-II Series thermal projection torch. A drum agglomerator allows micrometric particles to be formed from nanometric particles, which has been used in the manufacture of raw material for the projection of coatings since micrometric particles have greater fluidity and retain their nanometric structure, beneficial in many applications. Currently working in partnership with universities such as the University of Antioquia, the "Universidad Industrial de Santander", and "Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia", in the same way, it has worked in collaboration with the "El Centro Nacional de Proyección Térmica (CENAPROT)", Querétaro, Mexico, in the synthesis of bismuth oxide using an oxyacetylene torch.
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Topic: Manufacturing
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE NEW INDUSTRY: TOWARDS INDUSTRY 5.0
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ENDRINO ARMENTEROS JOSE LUIS 1,
1 Nano4Energy S.L.,
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Email: jose.endrino@nano4energy.eu
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Abstract: According to the World Economic Forum, the fourth industrial revolution, also called Industry 4.0, it is characterized by the holistic application of new advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, the internet of things, and additive manufacturing, to cite a few. In this new age of continuous changes, data and data management have become the currency of use, and humans and machines are called to collaborate together to improve the value chain. Clearly, this new paradigm brings in a new legal and ethical dilemma that needs to be tackled. In this new digital environment, the industrial sector must carry out an important effort to adapt and become competitive. For this reason, it is of interest to "Universidad de Loyola", Seville, Spain, to conduct research in this area of knowledge in order to contribute to the strengthening of the industrial sector in Europe.
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Topic: Manufacturing
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ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY LABORATORY, 20 YEARS DOING BASIC RESEARCH IN COLOMBIA
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CABANZO HERNÁNDEZ RAFAEL 1, MEJÍA-OSPINO ENRIQUE 2,
1 Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2 Universidad Industrial de Santander,
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Email: emejia@uis.edu.co
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Abstract: The Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy (LEAM) is a research group of the Universidad Industrial de Santander located in the Guatiguará Technology Park, Piedecuenta, Santander, Colombia, its purpose is to do scientific research to support the Masters and Ph.D. programs of the Universidad Industrial de Santander. The Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy develops research in atomic and molecular spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chemometrics (machine learning applied to chemistry), molecular dynamics, and new materials. In atomic spectroscopy, we are interested in the development of new protocols for elemental analysis without sample pretreatment using techniques such as laser-induced plasma and inductively coupled plasma. The group works on molecular Raman and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy techniques for the analysis of complex samples such as petroleum and minerals, additionally; these techniques are used in combination with machine learning to develop predictive models of physicochemical properties. We have mass spectrometry instrumentation that allows us to develop research work in proteomics and metabolomics, in order to obtain statistical models for the diagnosis of diseases of interest in our country (tropical and coronary diseases). In recent years, our group has developed a research line in the area of molecular dynamics, and for this; we make use of the facilities of the supercomputer "Guane" of the Universidad Industrial de Santander. The work in molecular dynamics revolves around the study of the behavior of graphene, graphene oxide, and some derivatives in the presence of different molecular systems. We also studied by molecular dynamics the fluid-fluid and fluid-rock interactions common in the oil industry. Finally, the group has focused great effort on the synthesis, characterization, and application of new graphene-based materials. In this line of research, we have obtained new materials for water remediation, anticorrosives, catalysts, photocatalysts, reinforcement systems, biocides, etc.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS
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CABANZO HERNÁNDEZ RAFAEL 1, MEJÍA-OSPINO ENRIQUE 2,
1 Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2 Universidad Industrial de Santander,
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Email: emejia@uis.edu.co
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Abstract: Semiconductor nanocrystal technology began in the early 1980s with the work of Louis Brus at Bell Laboratories and by Alexander Efros and Alexei Ekimov of the Loffe Institute in Saint Petersburg. In recent years it has become one of the most important and exciting cutting-edge fields in physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology. In the search for new nanomaterials, a good part of the research is carried out around carbon, since its forms of hybridization generate different allotropes with very well-defined electronic, mechanical, and physicochemical properties. There are two concepts associated with the synthesis of nanoparticles. The first of these is the term top-down, which encompasses all the methods that seek to miniaturize matter, starting with macroscopic materials and reducing their size to nanometers, and this change leads to the material presenting new properties. The second concept is found in the term bottom-up, which encompasses the methods that seek growth atom by atom until reaching a material of nanometric dimensions. The different methods reported to obtain fluorescent carbon nanostructure are classified into one of these two routes, depending on the precursor material and some of them are: hydrothermal synthesis, electrochemical methods, microwave, pyrolysis, laser ablation, etc. In this sense, the Laboratorio de Espectroscopía Atómica y Molecular (LEAM) is attached to the Universidad Industrial de Santander and located in the Parque Tecnológico Guatiguará, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia, has implemented different methods of synthesis of carbon nanostructures that have been analyzed to date through characterization techniques such as absorption spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, steady-state fluorescence, dynamic light scattering, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance, and Raman spectroscopy.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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ELECTRIC-FIELD DIPOLE ENGINEERING AT THE NANOSCALE AS SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING TOOLS TO INVESTIGATE AND ENHANCE MATERIAL PROPERTIES
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TIDROW STEVEN 1,
1 Alfred University,
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Email: tidrow@alfred.edu
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Abstract: Using electric-field dipole engineering at the nanoscale, material properties can be scientifically investigated to understand fundamental relations at the atomic through continuum level and be used to simultaneously systematically tailor engineer enhanced intrinsic material properties. From a scientific standpoint, electric-field dipole engineering at the nanoscale has led to the understanding that these dipoles act as p-n junctions at the nanoscale with the slight modification of fundamental semi-conductor equations necessary to understand the dipole interactions with lattice dynamics. From an engineering perspective, electric-field dipole engineering at the nanoscale has led to a method for systematically controlling and enhancing material properties. Using dielectric materials, fundamental equations relating intrinsic material properties: relative permittivity; resistivity; electric-field breakdown strength; and, loss tangent; with energy storage density and device efficiency are shown. Further, through experimental data of electric-field dipole engineering at the nanoscale modified materials, it is demonstrated that intrinsic material properties: resistivity, energy density, temperature range of operation, and, time charge can be stored can be increased by at least three, two, one, and three orders of magnitude, respectively.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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FROM NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOSENSORS, THE PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY UNIT OF THE NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTER, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA REPÚBLICA
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PEREYRA PEREZ MARIANA 1,
1 Universidad de la República,
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Email: mpereyra.perez@fcien.edu.uy
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Abstract: The Analytical Biochemistry Unit (UBQA) was created in 2001 to develop biomolecule analysis techniques and train students of the Bachelor of Biochemistry career at the Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay, in quantitative chemical analysis. Its founder, Justo Laíz, began the line of biosensors for molecules of interest. Later others were added as the teaching team specialized in different areas of knowledge. This exhibition traces the evolution of the Analytical Biochemistry Unit in terms of the three functions of Universidad de la República: teaching, research, and extension. In this sense, it shows the different projects and lines of research that are currently being developed, the international and local collaboration that exists, and the teaching and extension activities that are carried out.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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MESOSCOPIC PHYSICS GROUP: RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
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BARBA ORTEGA JOSE JOSE 1, RINCÓN JOYA MIRYAM 2,
1 Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2 Universidad Nacional De Colombia Bogotá ,
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Email: mrinconj@unal.edu.co
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Abstract: There are several techniques of the interaction of light with matter, standing out among them Raman spectroscopy or inelastic dispersion of photons by matter; technique that examines the spectra of vibration or rotation by the difference of the frequency in the scattered and incident light. Raman spectroscopy is used in many fields of science because it is non-destructive. Since technology advances rapidly, it also makes it more accessible to different research groups; this is the reason why this technique is becoming more and more common in different research projects, despite its total interpretation is not simple. The technique is supported by other characterization techniques to carry out complete studies. In this line of research, we carry out synthesis and characterization studies of different materials such as semiconductors, ceramics, and other applications; as a result of these projects, we have international cooperation, publication of articles, and participation in scientific events. The place of research, Physics Department., Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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MESOSCOPIC PHYSICS:THEORETICAL MODELS IN SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
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RINCÓN JOYA MIRYAM 1, BARBA ORTEGA JOSE JOSE 2,
1 Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2 Universidad Nacional de Colombia,
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Email: jjbarbao@unal.edu.co
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Abstract: The fascinating physical characteristics of superconducting materials and their great technological potential have motivated their study both theoretically and experimentally by many research groups worldwide in recent years. Although the scientific community has expressed its discouragement at the inconvenience of finding a superconductor at room temperature and pressure, there is still hope and work continues to achieve this goal. In this line of research, we analyze mesoscopic superconducting systems at a theoretical level, numerically solving the Ginzburg-Landau equations, proposing the realization of research projects, participation in congresses, seminars, or meetings, and publication of articles. We offer courses in any of the topics under investigation in the postgraduate programs of the Department of Physics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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NANOMATERIALS AS ALTERNATIVES IN ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS, SOIL NUTRITION, AND PACKAGING
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PARIS ELAINE CRISTINA 1,
1 Embrapa Instrumentação,
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Email: elaine.paris@embrapa.br
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Abstract: Nanomaterials have shown promising results in several economic and environmental sectors. Synthetic and obtained from waste nanomaterials with control of the synthesis and processing conditions', shape, phase formation, morphology, and reproducibility can favor the circular economy. They can be used in different applications such as water and air decontamination, soil nutrition, and the development of environmentally friendly packaging. Recoverable and reusable nanomaterials for water and air decontamination by adsorptive and photocatalytic processes, which present high surface area and are reusable for several cycles, are promising candidates for the remediation of these problems. Processes involving semiconductor nanostructures in heterogeneous photocatalysis and adsorption on mesoporous materials favor this purpose. However, after the process completion, methods to remove these materials need to be improved. Immobilization in the form of ultrafine fibers or the development of ceramic pieces can be options to solve this problem. Another application area worth mentioning for the use of nanostructures involves soil nutrition. Nanoparticles can enhance mineral nutrients delivered to the soil by controlling the size and crystallization process to increase solubility. The effectiveness of the process may be associated with methods of conditioning these nanoparticles in biodegradable polymers to adjust the nutrient delivered. The development of sustainable packaging based on components from natural and biodegradable sources, as well as the use of waste to obtain nanostructures that favor reinforcement conditions for these nanocomposites, are promising to result in resistant products with added value. Thus, it is possible to verify the versatility of nanomaterials in different sectors and that the control of synthesis and processing can result in systems candidates for various applications that favor the circular economy and the environment.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN THE BIOMATERIALS LABORATORY
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MÉNDEZ MORALES EDUARDO DANIEL 1,
1 Universidad de la República,
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Email: emendez@fcien.edu.uy
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Abstract: Information will be presented on the research group of the Biomaterials Laboratory of the Faculty of Sciences, University of the Republic, Montevideo, Uruguay, in relation to its infrastructure, equipment, lines of research, ongoing projects, and relationship capabilities in joint projects with groups from the abroad, within the framework of Materials Science, Engineering and Nanotechnology Researchers Network attached to the FORISTOM Foundation. Likewise, the activities already carried out in this framework will be briefly presented, including projects, courses, internships, visits, and publications.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES NANO4ENERGY: FROM THIN FILM DEVELOPMENTS ON LAB SCALE TO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
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FERNÁNDEZ MARTÍNEZ IVÁN 1,
1 Nano4Energy S.L.,
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Email: ivan.fernandez@nano4energy.eu
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Abstract: Nano4Energy is a technology-based company with great international projection. The main activity of Nano4Energy is the technological development of high-added value coatings through magnetron sputtering technology and the implementation of said coatings in industrial coating systems; due to the requirements of today's coatings, the company has become one of the world leaders in coatings applied using high impulse power magnetron sputtering technology. In addition, Nano4Energy is specialized in the development and manufacture of high impulse power magnetron sputtering power sources that respond to the needs of companies that produce coatings in a personalized way.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS SCIENCE
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MIRANDA MERCADO DAVID ALEJANDRO 1,
1 Universidad Industrial de Santander,
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Email: dalemir@uis.edu.co
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Abstract: The Biological and Semiconductor Materials Science research group (CIMBIOS) attached to the School of Physics, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia, conducts research and the transfer of academic, scientific, and technological knowledge on the early detection of cancer; modeling, and simulation of biological processes; production, characterization, and application of new materials; adaptation and development of new technologies in order to solve problems of regional, national and global interest; in addition, it contributes to the training of researchers with scientific and technological rigor. The research lines of interest of CIMBIOS are: photochemistry and electrochemistry of semiconductors; nanosciences, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology; medical biotechnology and bioengineering; water and environment; energy, hydrocarbons, mining, and environment; modeling and simulation; pedagogical strategies mediated by information and communication technologies; information and communication technologies applied to health care. In this sense, CIMBIOS has the mission to contribute to society with the generation and transfer of knowledge and products of technological development and innovation in materials, nanoscience, nanotechnology, bioengineering, health care, and education mediated by information and communication technologies.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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TITANIUM NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACES: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A NETWORK PROJECT
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GIL LOZADA LINDA ELCIDA 1,
1 Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica Antonio José de Sucre,
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Email: lindaegil@gmail.com
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Abstract: Titanium and its alloys are widely accepted as biocompatible implants; however, when they are implanted, the union of the implant with the bone often does not develop properly, and it takes a long time to achieve good integration. The synthesis of nanostructured titanium dioxide nanotubes layers on titanium substrates, such as nanotubes, has aroused interest due to its high surface-to-volume ratio and the ability to cause a higher degree of osseointegration, that is, the direct, structural, and functional connection between living bone and metal surface subjected to load. This layer is obtained by an electrochemical anodizing process where multiple variables are involved, which can be manipulated to obtain the desired morphology of the nanotubes, according to the intended application. In this sense, will be presented the results obtained in the project by the together research efforts between the Universidad Nacional Experimental Politecnica, the Foundation of Researches in Science and Technology of Materials, and the Universidad de la República. The proposal is to develop this project in Network and through the joint effort of a multidisciplinary team, optimized the most important variables, carrying out electrochemical tests, in vitro and in vivo biomedical tests, and tribological behavior of the nanostructured layer/substrate system, in order to determine which conditions guarantee the greatest biocompatibility. Additionally, it is proposed to evaluate the biofunctionalization of the synthesized nanotubes through the deposition of a bioactive layer of calcium phosphates, in order to promote adequate interaction in the implant-bone inter-facial area. According to the results obtained, the manufacturing protocols of the surfaces will be established in order to scale the results to the pilot plant level.
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Topic: Nanotechnology
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