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Coordenador

Sérgio Seixas de Melo (sseixas@ci.uc.pt); Artur J.M. Valente (avalente@ci.uc.pt); Filipe Antunes (filipe.antunes@ci.uc.pt)

 

The Photochemistry Laboratory possesses extensive expertise in employing both steady-state and time-resolved techniques across various photophysical domains. These domains encompass polymer dynamics, luminescent conjugated polymers, proton- and electron-transfer reactions, Chemistry and Art, as well as redox flow batteries. We are specialized in the investigation of novel photochemically active compounds and fluorophores. Our research utilizes photophysics tools to address complex challenges in chemistry, biology, environmental chemistry, and materials science. With expertise in steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence, as well as transient absorption spectroscopy, our group is actively engaged in several research projects.

The Macromolecules and Transport Phenomena Laboratory conducts fundamental and applied research in the field of the mass transport properties, of electrolytes and non-electrolytes, of low and high molecular weight, compounds, and in supercritical fluids, supramolecular chemistry and on the development of new soft materials for drug delivery and environmental remediation.

In the Colling Laboratory at the University of Coimbra, our primary focus revolves around unraveling the intricate behaviors of surfactants and polymers. Our team is driven by the quest to pioneer innovative solutions and over the years, Colling Laboraty has cultivated a rich history of accomplishment, successfully undertaking more than 50 projects in collaboration with both national and international enterprises. Our areas of expertise encompass a wide spectrum, including polymer-surfactant interactions, synthesis of surfactants, cellulose dissolution, biopolymers, biocomposites, rheology of physical gels, smart copolymers, as well as the synthesis and manipulation of both soft and hard nanoparticles. We are also adept at the stabilization of suspensions, the development of colloidal sensors, nanoencapsulation techniques, and the application of polymeric coatings. With a profound commitment to the field of colloid chemistry, our research encompasses a broad interaction with external companies.