Research & Projects
This is a list of the Research projects developed by the Omegas group; they include competitive projects funded by public organisations and research contracts with industry
In Progress
Research Projects
1. Sensor Arrays using Luminescent Metal-Organic Frameworks for the Optical Detection of Explosive Vapours and Toxic Substances (SALMOS)
Summary: Protecting the society from hazardous gases and explosive materials is an important need that may be addressed if versatile, cheap and user-friendly detection devices are developed. The project SALMOS aims at the development of optical sensors based on photoluminescent metal-organic frameworks (LMOFs) processed into films and distributed arrays for the detection of explosives and toxic substances in the gas phase. Enhanced sensing performance will be achieved by using improved approaches for the immobilization or direct growing of the MOF crystals into specific substrates like polymeric matrix membranes or nanostructured metal oxide films. The combination of selected sensitive MOFs assembled into arrays or groups of sensors will enable for selective analyte recognition exploiting their (multi)luminescent response spanning across the visible spectral range. SALMOS will focus on explosive vapours (nitroaromatics, TATP), toxic gases (NO2, SO2) and other toxic volatile organic compounds.
Funding Organisations:
M-ERA.NET project (Joint Call 2019, Reference Number: project7106)
State Research Agency of Spain (AEI) (Project reference number: PCI2020-112241)
Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK)
Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (CRIF)
Start date-End date: 01/01/2021-31/12-2023
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, Balikesir University (Turkey), University of Cyprus, University of Amsterdam, Indra Sistemas, S.A.
Coordinator: University Pablo de Olavide
2. Guided Design and Growth of Luminescent Metal Organic Frameworks for the Development of Optical Gas Sensors (MOF-Detect)
Summary: This project pursues the development of new strategies for the design and grow of Luminescent Metal Organic Frameworks (LMOFs) particularly into nanostructures that may facilitate their use and enhance their performance as optical sensors. A strong computational study will be also performed to predict and guide the different approaches. The results of this project may be also applied in many other fields of application of the metal organic frameworks.
Funding Organisation: Junta de Andalucía of Spain (Project reference number: P20_01258). Co-funded by Operative Programme FEDER-Andalucia 2014–2020.Start date-End date: 05/10/2021-31/03/2023
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide
3. Encapsulating agents based on the use of metal organic frameworks as new approaching to eradicate HIV
Funding Organisation: Junta de Andalucía of Spain (Project reference number: P20_01234)
Start date-End date: 05/10/2021-31/12/2022
Principal Investigator: Pilar López Cornejo
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, University of Seville
Coordinator: University of Seville
4. Adaptive multifunctional nanostructures for advanced optoelectronic monitoring and light driven energy systems (AdFUNC)
Summary: AdFUNC is a highly interdisciplinary project whose main objective is to achieve significant progress in two areas at the frontier of Materials Science: the development of multi-response sensors and light-activated energy systems. The common denominators of AdFUNC are the intelligent design of complex architectures at the nanoscale and the development of laboratory scale demonstrators. We are convinced that the project opens a window of opportunity for us to carry out research that can be classified into four areas: i) Applications and devices: We will develop the recently discovered tribotronic and piezotronic effects to manufacture self-powered sensor devices in combination with several advanced photonic sensing and spectro-electrochemical technologies. Also, photovoltaic devices will be optimized to be able to work in low light conditions, and mechanical energy collectors and devices that are capable of coupling light and movement to the activation of the water electrochemical decomposition. ii) Nanomaterials: 3D nanoarchitectures (nanowires, nanotubes, core@shell) and materials with controlled nanoporous structures (sculptural layers, nanochannels, porous optical multilayers, metalloorganic networks MOFs). iii) Strategy: new synthetic routes, advanced characterization of materials and properties, integration of materials into devices, while simultaneously obtaining modeling and simulation information. iv) Perspective of scalability: methods and techniques compatible with established industrial processes will be used, such as plasma and vacuum, typical of the optoelectronic and microelectronic industry, and synthesis processes in solution.
Funding Organisation: State Research Agency of Spain (AEI) (Project reference number: PID2019-110430GB-C)
Start date-End date: 01/06/2020-31/05/2023
Principal Investigator: Angel Barranco Quero
Participating Organisations: Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMSE-CSIC), University Pablo de Olavide
Coordinator: Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMSE-CSIC)
5. Optical Gas Sensors based on Films of Metal Organic Frameworks (SOROF)
Funding Organisation: Junta de Andalucía of Spain and University Pablo de Olavide (FEDER operative programme, Project reference number: UPO-1381028)
Start date-End date: 2021-2022
Principal Investigator: Tania Isabel Lopes da Costa
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide
Research Contracts
1. Desarrollo y puesta a punto de un método de análisis organoléptico artificial para aceite de oliva virgen mediante el uso de un sistema de olfato electrónico.
Funding Organisation: Aceites Urzante S.L.
Start date-End date: 11/11/2020-15/12/2021
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: Aceites Urzante S.L and University Pablo de Olavide
2. Implantación de un sistema de caducidad por uso, en dispositivos de protección frente a agentes biológicos.
Funding Organisation: Andalusí Beverages S.L.
Start date-End date: 16/02/2021-15-01/2022
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: Andalusí Beverages S.L. and University Pablo de Olavide
Finished
Research Projects
1. Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks as optical gas sensors (MOFsENS)
Funding Organisations:
M-ERA.NET project (Joint Call 2014, Reference Number: project2160)
State Research Agency of Spain (AEI) (Project reference number: PCIN-2015-169-C02)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
Start date-End date: 01-12/2015-30/06/2018
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: Universidade do Porto (Portugal), University Pablo de Olavide, Fundación Imdea Nanociencia, Sondar IQ.
Coordinator: Universidade do Porto
2. Development of an ultrasensitive optical sensor prototype based on colorimetric reagent infiltrated into nano-crystalline thin films for the selective detection of toxic gases.
Desarrollo de un prototipo de sensor óptico ultrasensible basado en reactivos colorimétricos infiltrados en capas finas nanocristalinas para la detección selectiva de gases tóxicos.
Funding Organisation: Junta de Andalucía of Spain (Project reference number: AT17_5549)
Start date-End date: 01/02/2020-30/07/2021
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide
3. Chemical Sensors and Solar Cells based on nanomaterials and porphyrins (PorphyNET)
Sensores químicos y células solares basados en nanomateriales y porfirinas (PorphyNET)
Funding Organisation: Junta de Andalucía of Spain (Project reference number: P12_FQM 2310)
Start date-End date: 27/6/2014-26/6/2018
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide
4. Chemical Sensors Based on Dye-Doped Conjugated Polymer Laser Resonators (LaPSen)
Funding Organisation: State Research Agency of Spain (AEI) (Project reference number: MAT2014-57652-C2)
Start date-End date: 01/01/2015-31/12/2017
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, Fundación Imdea Nanociencia
Coordinator: University Pablo de Olavide
5. High Sensitivity Optical Sensors For Detection Of Volatile Organic Compounds (POLYDYE)
Funding Organisation: State Research Agency of Spain (AEI) (Project reference number: TEC2010-21830-C02)
Start date-End date: 01/01/2011-31/12/2013
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, Fundación Imdea Nanociencia
Coordinator: University Pablo de Olavide
6. Development of photonic and electronic olfative systems for the quality assessment of olive oil (OLFALIVA)
Desarrollo de sistemas electrónicos y fotónicos de olfato para la evaluación de calidad del aceite de oliva (OLFALIVA)
Funding Organisation: State Research Agency of Spain (AEI) (Project reference number: PET2007_0363_01)
Start date-End date: 15/09/2008-14/09/2010
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMSE-CSIC), Grupo SOS SA
Coordinator: University Pablo de Olavide
Research Contracts
1. Improvement of the chemical stability and lasting of perfumes.
Mejora de la estabilidad química y tenacidad de perfumes
Funding Organisation: Laboratorios Saphir S.L.U.
Start date-End date: 01/06/2017- 31/05/2018
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, Laboratorios Saphir S.L.U
2. Desarrollo de sistemas electrónicos de olfato para la evaluación de calidad del aceite de oliva
Funding Organisation: Grupo SOS CUÉTARA S.A.
Start date-End date: 16/07/2007-30/06/2009
Principal Investigator: Jose María Pedrosa Poyato
Participating Organisations: University Pablo de Olavide, Grupo SOS CUÉTARA S.A.
