Overview

Led by ICREA Prof. Daniel Maspoch, the Supramolecular NanoChemistry & Materials (NANO^UP) Group aims to control the supramolecular assembly of molecules, biomolecules, metal ions and nanoscale building blocks at the nanometer scale for the design and synthesis of novel functional architectures. The Group uses the supramolecular chemistry as the underlying approach for exploring new materials and applications in diverse areas, including micro- and nanoencapsulation, drug-delivery systems, contrast agents and the development of novel sensors and magnetic platforms.

Background

Miniaturisation to the nanometer scale regime is a very prolific strategy for the development of new materials with novel and often enhanced properties compared to traditional materials, opening up avenues for technological applications in many areas, including drug-delivery, catalysis, diagnostics, solar cells, etc. The use of supramolecular chemistry to control the fabrication of these nanoscale materials is a key aspect for the future of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology. The Group’s main interest is the development of new synthetic methodologies and using these methods to fabricate complex supramolecular assemblies and bioinspired architectures with unprecedented structures and interesting physical and biological properties.