Novel and sustainable photothermal catalytic method for synthesizing γ-valerolactone (GV with applications as biofuel, green solvent for the pharma industry, precursor for polymers and perfumery. The process utilizes biomass feedstocks and new scalable nickel-based catalysts that significantly reduce the energy requirements and avoiding H2 gas.
New bacterial polysaccharide with the ability to form reversible thermo-adaptive hydrogels. Its thermo-responsive properties make this polymer an effective tool for the development of innovative solutions in medicine, food, biotechnology and other fields.
A new strain of the Blautia genus has been detected, isolated and identified, and the laboratory tests have found postbiotic properties related with the protection of cells against oxidation and the good functioning of metabolism.
Composite material made of carbon microspheres highly doped with quaternary nitrogen, designed as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells and metal–air batteries. It combines high electrochemical efficiency with sustainability by eliminating the use of noble metals.
A robotic system equipped with a gripper designed to assist medical professionals—such as nurses, surgeons, and doctors—in sterile environments. The gripper can retrieve medical pouches from a table, grasp each individual flap, and open the pouch seal to offer its contents while maintaining aseptic conditions.
A Pseudomonas putida strain engineered through synthetic biology capable of producing 5-carboxymethylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid (2,5-CPDCA) from lignin-derived monomers. 2,5-CPDCA is an analog of homoterephthalic acid, used for synthesizing plastic polyesters.
Temperature measurement electronics capable of achieving local thermal stability with µK/√Hz fluctuations in the millihertz range. Ideal for reference metrology, atomic clocks, quantum sensors, and ultra-precision applications.
Penicillium strain that produces a highly active antifungal protein (AFP), namely PeAfpA, which is effective against pathogenic and food spoilage fungi. The strain has also been modified to eliminate its antibiotic resistance genes, ensuring its safe use in agriculture, food, and biomedical applications.
AI-based solution that recommends healthier walking routes, reducing exposure to air pollutants such as NO₂ or PM2.5. The system integrates air quality data from multiple sources to improve real-time route planning and mobility decisions.
Manufacturing procedure for suspended gauges for high-precision and non-invasive optical calibration