NOVONANO Laboratory of Nanotechnology

The NOVONANO Laboratory of Nanotechnology is a research laboratory within the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM) at UFPel, led by Professor Neftali Lenin Villarreal Carreño (http://lattes.cnpq.br/4035574249612354). The laboratory focuses on the development of nanostructured materials and biomaterials, contributing to scientific and technological advancements aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Main Research Areas

The main research areas of NOVONANO include:

1. Biomaterials:
   • Cellulose-based materials: Development of sustainable materials derived from cellulose for various applications.
   • Biosensors: Design and fabrication of biosensors for medical and environmental applications.
   • Tissue engineering: Development of materials for regenerative medicine and tissue repair.
   • Antibacterial surfaces: Creation of surfaces with antibacterial properties for medical devices and industrial applications.

   This research aligns with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, promoting sustainable and health-focused innovations.

2. Nanostructured Carbon Materials:
   • Functionalization of nanostructures: Modification of carbon-based materials for enhanced properties.
   • Carbon-based devices: Development of devices using graphene, carbon nanotubes, and amorphous carbon.
   • Interdigital sensors: Fabrication of sensors for environmental and industrial monitoring.
   • Catalysis: Study of catalytic processes such as hydrogenation, decomposition, and dehydration.
   • Biomass: Utilization of biomass for sustainable material production.
   • Supercapacitors: Development of high-performance energy storage devices.
   • Gas sensors: Creation of sensors for detecting environmental gases.

   This research contributes to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, fostering sustainable energy solutions and technological advancements.

3. Nanostructured Materials:
   • Semiconductor oxides (Nb, Ti, In, Sn, Mn, Mo, Ni, Co): Synthesis and application of semiconductor oxides in nanocomposites and sensors.
   • Pseudocapacitors: Development of materials for energy storage applications.
   • Gas sensors: Fabrication of sensors for environmental and industrial gas detection.
   • Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis: Sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials using microwave technology.
   • Microwave-induced combustion: Innovative methods for material synthesis.
   • Sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials: Development of eco-friendly processes for nanomaterial production.
   • Chalcogenides and dichalcogenides: Study of materials with unique electronic and optical properties.

   This research aligns with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and SDG 13: Climate Action, promoting sustainable industrial practices and environmental protection.

Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

NOVONANO stands out for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, focusing on the development of advanced materials that address global challenges. By exploring nanostructured materials, biomaterials, and sustainable synthesis methods, the laboratory contributes to scientific and technological advancements in line with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 13: Climate Action.

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