Innovative Research in Colloidal Chemistry
At our laboratory, we explore colloidal systems and soft materials with advanced functionalities and real-world applications.
Colloidal Systems: Design and Characterization
• Development and analysis of surfactant-polymer
and polymer-polymer complexes, focusing on their hosting capabilities.
• Study of hydrophobically modified polymers,
mainly polyacrylates, for solubilizing dyes and fluorescent probes in polymeric environments.
Associative Colloids for Industry, Biotechnology and Medicine
• Surfactant-polymer mixed systems
for efficient wastewater purification.
• Combinations of synthetic and natural polymers,
with or without surfactants, offering sustainable water treatment solutions.
Functional Soft Materials
• Formulation of gels, creams,
and ointments for biomedical applications.
• Synthesis and kinetic studies of immobilized enzymes
on polymeric supports to enhance biotechnological wastewater treatment.
By combining colloidal chemistry, polymer science, and biotechnology, our laboratory transforms innovative ideas into practical solutions for industry, health, and the environment.