Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions

Date and time: Wednesday, 2 October 2024, at 3:30 PM

Venue: Conference Hall, Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions

1. Seminar topic: “Nanotechnology in Cuba: the contribution of the Cuban Center for Advanced Studies and the National Programme of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”

   Speaker: Adelmo Montalvan Estrada

   Abstract:
   

   The state of development of nanoscience and nanotechnology in Cuba is presented, based on the contribution of two of its fundamental components: the Centre for Advanced Studies of Cuba and the National Programme of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Aspects such as the main lines of research, ongoing projects, main results, technological infrastructure and available high-tech equipment are addressed.




2. Seminar topic: “Fluorescent nanoparticles for biological applications”

   Speaker: Leira Liz Rodriguez Betancourt

   Abstract:
   

   Nanotechnology has become the driving force of different scientific and technological fields, offering innovative solutions. One of the most promising advances is the use of nanoparticles with fluorescent properties that, due to their versatility, utilised as the development of new bioanalysis methodologies. The Cuban Centre for Advanced Studies currently has lines of research dedicated to obtaining and optimising fluorescent nanoparticles for biological applications, which has allowed the synthesis of carbon dots and quantum dots of cadmium chalcogenides with high stability, solubility in water, and biocompatibility.