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Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2)
@icn2.bsky.social
🔬 We study and apply the behaviour of matter at the #nanoscale.
🤝 Center of #iCERCA and member of #BIST, #SOMM_alliance and #ACER_Recerca.
🔗 Website: https://icn2.cat/en/?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Social%2520&utm_campaign=Bio
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🧬 We advance both applied (in 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗜𝗖𝗧) and fundamental research through #nanoscience and #nanotechnology.

💡 Join us as we explore the fascinating world of #nanoscale discoveries and their impact on our daily lives!
Join us for the II Online Workshop "Women #Photovoltaics to celebrate #11F, Day of Women & Girls in #STEM!

⏰ 10 AM - 4:30 PM (UTC+1)
🔗 Register here for free and get your Zoom link! https://f.mtr.cool/anypgszdnp

We hope to see you all there!
🤝 @soniarraga.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
💡 #WorldCancerDay

🔍 At ICN2, we use nanotech to tackle some challenges of #cancer detection & treatment. Some of our research focuses on:

🔷 Nanosensors for #EarlyDiagnosis
🔷 Nanoparticle therapies to prevent cancer
🔷 2D materials to monitor cancer or assist in surgery
February 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM
🚀 With the ICN2 spin-off, Apeiron Intelligence, the possibilities are as limitless as the concept that inspired its name. From atoms to devices, they're bridging science & industry. The team was at Science for Industry and had the chance to meet many fellow entrepreneurs!

Meet the members 👇
February 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
🏠 ICN2 Visits

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Korean Consul General in Barcelona for an institutional visit focused on potential future #collaboration, #quantum-related topics and #outreach initiatives such as activities for general audiences.

Thank you for the visit!
February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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📣 Join us in the II Virtual Workshop "Women in Photovoltaics: A Material Perspective – WiP-MaP"

📅 11 Feb 2026 from 10AM until 16:30h (UTC+1)
International Day of Women and Girls in Science. ⚗️🔬👩‍🔬👩‍👧🌍☀️🔋

🧭 Register free of charge: lnkd.in/dYsBWzgA
January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
🟩 SNSSNano Events

🗣️ Join us for this seminar on #SSbD ('Safe & Sustainable by Design) framework in #pharma.

📅 5 Feb. 2026
🕘 3 PM (CET)
📍 Online (Zoom)

🤝 Organiser: #SNSSN network
📝 Don’t miss it! Details & registration here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/uhfvmuxpkj
January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
🔬 #PhDthesis 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

🔹Student: Jing Yu from the @gaen-research.bsky.social
🔹Directors: ICREA Prof. @jarbiol.bsky.social & ICREA Prof. Andreu Cabot @irec-energia.bsky.social

📆 Wed, 4 Feb 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 ICN2 Seminar Room
📝 Register at 👉 f.mtr.cool/rnrxfrycns

🍀 Good luck, Jing!

#ICN2Thesis
January 29, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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An article published in @natnano.nature.com highlights the contribution of @icn2.bsky.social and ICREA spin-off INBRAIN Neuroelectronics led by #ICREAresearchers Jose A. Garrido and Kostas Kostarelos to developing brain-computer interfaces that aim to make brain surgery safer.
📰 LATEST NEWS❗

🧠 ICN2 ViceDirector & INBRAIN Neuroelectronics' CSO, Prof. Jose A. Garrido, featured in Nature Nanotechnology about the spinoff's technology in #BCIs, potentially aiding #Parkinsons & #Epilepsy treatment.

🔍 Find more details and read the article here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/lrettqitfi
January 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM
🔬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: Researching For Real Impact

🚀 New year, new goals, and a brand new video series!

Meet CSIC Prof. Pedro Gomez-Romero as he shares how nanoscience could help us 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 a battery's lifespan!

#ScienceShorts #Outreach #SustainableBatteries
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
🔬 PhD THESIS DEFENCE 

🔹Student: Fikret Taygun Duvan (AEMD Group)
🔹Director: ICREA Prof. Jose A Garrido

📆 30/01/2026
⏰ 10:30 AM 
📍 UAB Sala Graus Facultat de Ciències i Biociències
📝 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀!👉 https://f.mtr.cool/unqcmqkiqi

🍀 Good luck! 

#PhDthesis #GrapheneOxide
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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7/ ♻️ I finalitzem amb els projectes de l’àmbit “Sostenibilitat i canvi climàtic”. Enhorabona!

🔹 CLIMABLUE (@ub.edu)
🔹 ARSEC (@creaf.cat)
🔹 WINPRINT (@icn2.bsky.social)
🔹 GreyWaterBCN (IDAEA-CSIC e @isglobal.org)
🔹 GreenSelfO2 (@upc.edu)
🔹 GLIMS (@uocuniversitat.bsky.social)

 https://bit.ly/49FV4KL
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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6/ Seguim amb el projecte MICROPIX de l’@icn2.bsky.social, seleccionat en l’àmbit “Innovació tecnològica i ciutat”. 🤖🏘️

Descobreix-ne els detalls aquí: https://bit.ly/49FV4KL
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
🎨 Meet the winners of the 2025 #ArtMeetsNano contest, merging community, science & art.

👏 Congrats to:

➡️ 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙤 Category
🔹 By PhD student, Gabriel de Araújo

➡️ 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤 Category
🔹By: Dr Samira Frey & Dr Dorota Kowalczyk

#ICN2Community #NanoArt
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM
🏠 ICN2 Visits

Esta semana nos visitaron miembros del C2Gglobal, que impulsa la transformación digital en empresas. En las presentaciones se resaltó la visión del ICN2 para seguir colaborando y fortaleciendo nuevos vínculos con empresas.

🙏 ¡Gracias por la visita!
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🫂 Get-In-Touch Talks Series

Yesterday we gathered to discover the work on #SustainableEnergy of some of our researchers. It was not only about science, but also about sharing ideas and strengthening our sense of community.

🤝 ICN2 PostDoc Council

#ICN2Community
January 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
📰 BIG NEWS❗
 
🔍 ICN2 researchers have successfully implemented an electrochemical liquid cell for #SEM to observe catalytic reactions in real-time using copper, which could be key for CO₂ conversion.

🚀 How did they achieve this? https://f.mtr.cool/eotvxhbeyv
 
#Electrocatalysis #EnergyTransition
January 20, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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A new #SpinOff company has launched in the #BISTCommunity 🚀

#EroicaDx will develop, implement, and market #photonic biosensors for clinical #diagnostics

The company was formed by the #NanoB2A Group at @icn2.bsky.social 🙌

👉 bist.eu/eroica-dx-a-...
January 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
📢 NEW JOB OFFER❗

➡️ Research Assistant & PhD Student* (6 months + 30 months = 3 years in total)*
🤝 @merkocigroup.bsky.social, led by ICREA Prof. @arbenmerkoci.bsky.social

ℹ️ *The candidate will work as a #ResearchAssistant for 6 months before their PhD.

🎯 f.mtr.cool/rwzzawxvim
🔃 RT appreciated!
January 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Join us to learn from the EIC Programme Officer on preparing key sections of #EIC proposals & book one-to-one meetings with NCPs for Transition and Pathfinder.

📅 17/02/2026
🕓 9:30-5 PM
📍 @pruab.cat 

📋 Final agenda coming soon!
📝 Open to all, register here: https://f.mtr.cool/wtlwufiifa
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📢 NEW AVAILABLE POSITION❗

➡️  #Postdoctoral Researcher in Altermagnetic #Spintronics
🤝 For our Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices Group, led by ICREA Prof. Sergio Valenzuela

🎯 Details and application here! 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zhheoltawp
🔃 Sharing is appreciated!

#PostDocPositions
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 AM
📃 NEW PAPER OUT❗

💡 The exact behavior of #electrons in complex materials found in today's devices remains unclear. 

The Theory & Simulation Group used a new simulation framework that sheds light on how electrons behave in real-world materials.

🔍 https://f.mtr.cool/yzwiulaquo
January 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Researchers at @icn2.bsky.social develop a new material that changes colour with heat, a major step towards smart sensors and inks

Published in the journal #Small

#BISTCommunity #NanoMaterials #SmartMaterials #SmartSensors

Learn more 👉 bist.eu/new-material...
January 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
📰 BIG NEWS❗

🤔 Mussel-inspired coatings for water purification?

Nanosfun Group & Waterologies S.L. have been collaborating over the last three years to develop low-cost, bioinspired materials for capturing water pollutants.

💡 Details on their joint projects: f.mtr.cool/ivugstyfsz

#Biomimetism
January 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
📰 EXCITING NEWS❗

Meet our new research group! UAB Prof. Jordi Sort has joined us as the new Group Leader of the Nanomaterials for Advanced Memory & Computing Group. 

👋 Welcome to ICN2!

🔬 Learn more about the group here—main research lines, Jordi's bio, etc: https://f.mtr.cool/zrsaxzzcmv
January 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
📃 NEW PAPER OUT❗

Dr Alberto Fraile (Theory & Simulation Group) helped developing VelCrys, a tool to calculate & visualise how #SoundWaves behave.

💻 Open-access & open-source: f.mtr.cool/rfdboknzgh

🤝 @universidadoviedo.bsky.social @charlesuni.cuni.cz & VSV-TUO

ℹ️ f.mtr.cool/rayhusjnmp
January 12, 2026 at 10:41 AM