The research group FQM-368: Bio-Nano-Metallic Particles started its activity in 2002. Since its beginnings, it has been characterised as a multidisciplinary group whose activity has always been oriented towards solving problems related to improving health and quality of life. They have sought to address specific challenges, developing biomaterials that may be the final solution or provide knowledge for that final solution. They were one of the pioneering groups at national level in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology. In 2003, their article "Nanoparticles of Prussian-blue Ferritin: A New Route for Obtaining Nanomaterials" INORG. CHEM. 2003, 42, 6983, was a top-20 article on the website of this traditional and prestigious journal. In 2008, the article "Comparative Structural and Chemical Studies of Ferritin Cores with Gradual Removal of their Iron Contents", JACS 2008, 130, 8062, was awarded by the University of Granada, as a research work of excellence (2011).

His most relevant contributions in terms of social transfer have been:

Development of a probiotic bacterium with iron oxide nanoparticles on its external surface. 

Development of UV radiation sensor bracelets.

Development of a probiotic cream for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. 

Development of "antibiotic-free" antibacterial dressings. 

Biomineralisation and multifunctional biomimetic nanomaterials. 

The main lines of research of this group are the following:

- Living hybrid materials with biomedical applications.

- Iron metabolism and its implications for health.

- Fibres, hydro- and aerogels of biopolymers and metallic nanoparticles.

- Biomineralisation and synthesis of biomaterials with environmental applications.


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