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News 2026-07-07
Study Published in Responsive Materials Redefines How Solar Cells Capture Light
What if a solar cell's ability to capture light wasn't fixed by the material itself, but something you could actively design? That's the question at the center of a new study by the MEON group at CENIMAT|i3N, published in Responsive Materials, a leading journal in materials science.
News 2026-07-03
Professor Elvira Fortunato Highlighted by "L’Express" as a Key Figure Revitalizing Europe
The prestigious French magazine showcases Professor Elvira Fortunato as a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and resilience in Southern Europe.
News 2026-07-01
Hitech 2026
Today, July 1st, the Tivoli BBVA Theatre in Lisbon hosts the prestigious HiTech 2026 Closing Session. Out of the ten finalist projects presenting their deep tech business cases, we are proud to highlight two pioneering projects from i3N research teams and one from AlmaScience, our associated laboratory.
Events 2026-06-25
NANOMAT-Talk #25
Under the theme "Direction of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor," this talk will explore the evolution of materials and architectures in these critical devices. The session will address the future challenges associated with emerging electronic technologies and applications that demand efficient energy supply for signal stabilization and control.
News 2026-06-15
Alumni Spotlight: Prof. Jinzhong Wang Visits CENIMAT|i3N
i3N recently had the pleasure of welcoming back one of its distinguished former post-doctoral researchers, Prof. Jinzhong Wang, showcasing the enduring global impact of our institute’s alumni network.
Events 2026-06-12
Seminar | Sensing with Liquid Crystals: From “There’s Something There” to “There’s Some Thing There”
Our next seminar will host Lawrence Honaker, Postdoctoral Research Associate and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow from the Experimental Soft Matter Physics Group at the University of Luxembourg.
News 2026-06-11
Innovation with i3N DNA: AlmaScience Develops Groundbreaking Smart Paper Solutions for Food and Beverage Sectors
Cellulose-based technologies promise to combat food waste and accelerate beverage cooling by up to 40%.