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ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONAL
PROGRAM OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
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PRINATEC
Coordinator: Dr. Daniel Glossman-Mitnik
Main research centers in México with activities in Nanoscience
and/or Nanotechnology
UNISON
CIMAV
UANL
CIQA
CINVESTAV-QRO
CINVESTAV-DF
IPICYT
UAM
UASLP
IPN
CIATEC
UNAM
IMP
BUAP
PRINATEC
Academic Institutional Program
of Nanotechnology
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Increasing world activity
To avoid to be left behind
To explore potential new
markets
The need of specialized human
personal
• In CIMAV, most of the researchers perform
activities related to Nanotechnology
• During 2006 and 2007, more than 78% of
the publications were related to
Nanotechnology, and a large number is
expected for 2008
•We have current research projects with the
private industry related to Nanotechnology
•Present infraestructure is adequate, but it
needs improvements
Objective
To be national leaders and to have international presence in Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
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Interacting with prestigeous world leaders in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Adquisition of new equipment
UT (Austin) – CIMAV agreement -- CIMAV – SUNY/Albany agreement
Binational Laboratories México-USA, México-Germany (Nanotechnology)
Nanotechnology Consortium
Strategic Program of Nanotechnology, National Laboratory of Nanotechnology,
Nanotecnology National Initiative NANOMEX
Arizona State University
Academic Institutional Program
of Nanotechnology
• Computational Simulation of the Molecular
Structure and Properties of Nanomaterials
• Computational Nanotechnology (CAN)
• Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials
• Chemical and Physical Characterization of
Nanomaterials
• Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology
Functional
Molecular
Nanomaterials
Co m p o s ite
P o ly m e r c h a in
Synthesis and
Incorporation of
Quantum Dots within
Polymeric Matrices via
Mini-Emulsion
Polymerization:
Development of a New
Generation of Sensores
for Hydrocarbons
P a rtic le
P o ly m e r
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Na n o c o m p o s ite
P o ly m e r c h a in
Na n o p a rtic le s
P a rtic le
Nanocomposites formed by Ag/carbon
and PMMA nanoparticles
LATEX PMMA
LATEX Nanocomposite
THEORETICAL STUDY OF
TRANSFERENCE AGENTS TO
BE USED FOR RAFT
POLYMERIZATION, SIMULATED
BY MEANS OF DFT
MAGNETIC FLUIDS
without a magnetic field
in the presence of a
magnetic field
The stability of the magnetic fluid is by far superior to 2 years
Metallic and Molecular
Nanoclusters
Production and
Characterization
of Composite
Materials
Formed by
Carbon
Nanotubes and
Aluminium
Intermetallic Compounds YCo5
Applications:
Magnetic materials based on SmCo5 are used in the automobile and electronic
industries as well and others. YCo5 could be an interesting alternative.
ZnFe2O4
Nanoparticles
Other nanoparticles
• Silica
• Alumina
• Carbon
nanotubes
• Nickel oxides
• Clays
• Magnetic ferrites
• CdSe
Corrosion Inhibitors
Pharmaceutical Drugs,
Foods and Agrochemicals
Computational simulation
of the molecular structure
and properties of
antichagasic
compounds linked to
fullerenes
Fondo Sectorial
SALUD-CONACYT
Computational
Simulation of the
Molecular Structure
and Propertes of
Apple Flavonoids
Linked to Fullerenes
and Carbon
Nanotubes
Computational simulation of
the molecular structure and
properties of steroidal
precursors obtained from potato
• Fondo Sectorial SAGARPA
• Computational Simulation of the
Molecular Structure and Properties
of Solanine and Solanidine
Computational Study of the Molecular Structure and Properties of
C60 Derivatives with Applications in Nanomedicine
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Discovery of some C60
derivatives that are water-soluble
and thus of potential application if
nanomedicine
Computational molecular
characterization of fullerene
derivatives recently synthetized
Determination of the structure,
molecular properties,
spectroscopy (IR, UV, NMR) and
chemical reactivity
Density Functional Theory (DFT)
Electric, magnetic and optical
properties
Study of the chemical reactivity in
order to find the active reaction
sites
Figura 1.
Computational
modelling of the
molecular structure
and properties of
antifimic compounds
linked to fullerenes
and carbon nanotubes
Nanomolecular
Catalysis
NANOCATALYSTS
HAS-MoSxCy
(High Adsorptive Sulfur)
Molecular Nanoelectronics
and Nanobiosensors
MOLECULAR BEACONS
When the fluorofore and the switch are linked
there is no color, but when the hybridization with
the target DNA takes place, there is a bright and
shine fluorescence.
TAMU
Molecular Dynamics
study of self-assembled
monolayers of organic
molecules on metallic
surfaces
Organic Semiconductors for
Nanolectronics and NANOMELFOS
Theoretical and
Conceptual DFT
Computational Nanotechnology (CAN)
• Modelling and Design of Nanomaterials using
Computers
• Computational Characterization of the Molecular
Structure of Nanomaterials
• Prediction of the IR, Raman, UV-Vis and NMR Spectra
of the Nanostructures
• Determination of the Electric and Magnetic Properties of
the Nanomaterials
• Computational Simulation of the Thermochemicla
Properties of the Nanomaterials in Gas Phase, Solid
Phase and in Solution
• Analysis of the Chemical Reactivity of the Nanomaterials
• Simulation of Chemical and Physical Processes of the
Nanostructures
In the NANOCOSMOS Group, we are engaged in
theoretical and computational approaches for solving
problems of interest nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Nanomaterials for
Solar Energy Storage
and Conversion
Computational Chemistry
of the Molecular Structure
and Properties of
NANOMELFOS
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Organic Light-Emitting
and Photovoltaic
Nanomaterials
• Organic Photovoltaics
• Organic Luminiscence – OLEDs
• Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries
• PEM Fuel Cells
Computational
simulation of the
molecular structure
and properties of
nanomaterials
potentially useful
for the fabrication
of solar cells and
photovoltaic devices
Most of the solar cells used in the terrestrial
applications are bulk-type single- or multicrystalline silicon solar cells. However, a drastic
reduction of cell cost and increase of the
conversion efficiency cannot be expected by
using the conventional materials and solar
cell structures. Moreover, a shortage of
the feedstock of high-purity silicon is
predicted in the near future because of the
requirements of the microelectronics industry.
Therefore, research and development of solar
cells with low production cost, high conversion
efficiency and low feedstock consumption are
required.
An important concept to reach this goal is to
use nanostructured materials instead of bulk
materials. The motivations to employ
nanostructures in solar cells are largely
divided into three categories as follows:
1. To improve the performance of
conventional solar cells.
2. To obtain relatively high conversion
efficiency from low grade
(inexpensive) materials with low
production cost and low-energy
consumption.
1. To obtain a conversion efficiency higher
than the theoretical limit of conventional
p–n junction solar cell.
CONJUGATED
POLYMERS
• Organic
semiconductors
• Good processability
• Low cost
OPTOELECTRONIC
APPLICATIONS
FULLERENES
PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) has a large
application potential owing to the
diverse physical properties and
the fine-tuning in the preparation
process. The wide band gap of
3.2 eV has also made it suitable
for short-wavelength
optoelectronic devices,
including UV detectors,
photocatalysts, laser diodes
and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
The 21st century is seeing a big
revolution in the way information
is displayed electronically.
Organic electroluminescent
displays based on OLEDs on
rigid or flexible substrates are
envisioned to play a significant
if not major role in the area of flat
panel displays.
Computational
Chemistry of
the Molecular
Structure and
Properties of
Electroluminescent
Conjugated Polymers
Lithium-ion batteries are
one of the great
successes of modern
materials electrochemistry.
Their science and
technology have been
extensively reported.
However, for new generations of
rechargeable lithium batteries, not
only for applications in consumer
electronics but especially for
clean energy storage and use in
hybrid electric vehicles, further
breakthroughs in materials are
essential. One avenue that is
already opening up is that of
nanomaterials for lithium-ion
polymers batteries.
It is generally believed that
PEMFCs (Polymer Electrolyte
Membrane Fuel Cells) will play an
important role in energy supply in
the near future. Fuel cells will be
providing energy for cars and
trucks, producing electricity for
utilities, and heating and cooling
homes and businesses.
PEMFCs use a proton exchange
membrane as an electrolyte.
The proton-conducting membrane is
the key component of a fuel cell
system, because only extremely stable
membranes can withstand the harsh
chemical and physical environment,
which includes active noble
metal catalysts, temperatures,
which can exceed 100◦C,
aggressive fuels and their partial
oxidation products,
aggressive oxidants,
and the formation of
reactive radicals.
The high cost and environmental
inadaptability of the fluorinated
polymers used for PEM fuel cells,
urge the necessity to develop
alternative proton-conducting
polymers. Theoretical studies of the
systems can provide
experimentalists with ideas about
possible degradation routes and
prove/correct existing assumptions
for the performance reduction.
Organic Photovoltaics
Lithium-Ion
Polymer
Batteries
Nanomaterials for
Solar Energy Storage
and Conversion
Organic
Electroluminiscence
OLEDS
PEM Fuel
Cells
Nanotechnology Consortium
CONACYT
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Research Projects
and Technological
Development with the
Private Industry:
DESC
MABE
GCC
IMSA
COMEX
COMEX
• Computational modelling of new
cromophores for their application
in the painting industry
• Computational simulation of the
rate constants and reactivity
relationships of differentes
monomers of common use in
the painting industry
• Computational simulation of the
solubility of the complex
Co[(Ethylendiamine) (2 Ethylhexanoate)2]
in different solvents
PROLEC
• Bibliography search on
nanotechnology and it
potential applications to
electrical equipment
Research Agreements with
Academic USA Institutions
• UT – Austin
• SUNY – Albany
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Optoelectronics and Nanophotonics
Chemical Sensors
Carbon Nanostructures
Nanoparticules
Computational Simulation of
Nanostructures
The University of Texas at Austin
• Development
of new
nanomaterials for fuel
cells
• Computational
Nanotechnology
• Mechanical and
microstructural
characterization of
aluminium based
nanocomposites
CINT Users
Workshop,
Albuquerque,
NM, January
2006
M.Sc. and Ph.D programs in
Materials Science Orientation Nanotechnology
• Introduction to Nanotechnology
• Introduction to BioNanotechnology
• Appplications of Computational
Nanotechnology
• Science and Technology of
Nanocomposites
• Computational Chemistry for
Nanotechnology
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Molecular Nanoelectronics
Thirty six students have
been finished their studies
during 2007 and the first
months of 2008. From them,
about 80%, that is, 29
students have presented
a M.Sc. or Ph.D. Thesis
related with the
Nanotechnology research
lines of CIMAV.
Thanks for your
attention!!!