Nanotechnology in Cuba/Fluorescent nanoparticles for biological applications

02.10.2024 – FLNR Scientific Seminar, 15-30, FlerovLab Conference Hall

Adelmo Montalvan Estrada
Cuban Center for Advanced Studies, Agency of Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technologies of Cuba

Nanotechnology in Cuba: the contribution of the Cuban Center for Advanced Studies and the National Program of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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

Leira Liz Rodriguez Betancourt
Department of Nanomaterials, Cuban Center for Advanced Studies, Agency of Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technologies of Cuba

Fluorescent nanoparticles for biological applications

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, are used in different biological applications as the development of new bioanalysis methodologies. The Cuban Center for Advanced Studies currently has lines of research dedicated to obtaining and optimizing 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.