Design and characterization of multifunctional dyes as smart probes for diagnosis and photo therapy in bioimaging. The aim is to take as starting point a chemically versatile molecular scaffold, and through precise chemical modifications promote the sought after photophysical processes and recognition properties. This approach allows to rationally design a molecular probe endowed with fluorescence response, stability, chirality, and ability to generate singlet oxygen, essential features for creating for targetable and photoactivatable theragnostic performance.
Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, nanocellulose or nanoclays, offer promising approaches for controlled drug delivery to target cells or microorganism. The chemically functionalization at the surface improve their stability and biorecognition to specific malignant or infectious tissues, improving the vehiculation of photoactivatable drugs. These systems are specifically designed for the bioimaging-guided treatment for cancer or microbial diseases.
Solid-state materials offer inherent advantages for practical applications owing to their small size and supramolecular organization. The objective is to design materials suitable for lasers, energy conversion and non-linear optics by the rational selection of host (zeolitic porous materials) and
guest (photoactive dyes) via self-assembly of organic molecules.
Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities (2021 – 2024).
Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities (2021 – 2024).
Basque Government (2022 – 2025).
University of the Basque
Country – UPV/EHU (2024 – 2025).
Offshore Floating PV Substructures (2022 –2026).
Euskampus (2023).
