The Nanostructured Polymers and Gels group is part of the Department of Polymeric Nanomaterials and Biomaterials. The aim of its research is to develop novel polymeric materials through polymeric gelation and nanostructuring processes, as well as the subsequent evaluation of these precursor materials in advanced technological applications. Our group is highly committed to basic and applied multidisciplinary research in both the academic and industrial fields. The research lines addressed by this group are included in: i) development of polymeric gels for 3D bioprinting in tissue regeneration; ii) synthesis and processing of polymers; iii) production of gels and polymeric materials through self-assembly; iv) development of novel nanostructured polymer films and coatings through their layer-by-layer assembly; and v) production of defined polymeric structures through the use of a pattern or mold. In addition, the group carries out various activities to disseminate science, including participation in and organisation of national and international conferences.

Personnel
Rebeca Hernandez Velasco
Carmen Mijangos Ugarte
Jorge Mercado Rico
Miryam Criado González
Borja Serrano Bellido
Datos de contacto
Web:
https://www.nanopolyandgel.ictp.csic.es
Redes sociales

Main publications

Tunable Enzymatic Biodegradation of Poly(Butylene Succinate): Biobased Coatings and Self-Degradable Films. Mario Iván Peñas, Myriam Criado-Gonzalez, Antxon Martínez de Ilarduya, Araceli Flores, Jean Marie-Raquez, Rosica Mincheva, Alejandro J. Müller and Rebeca Hernández,  Polymer Degradation and Stability, (2023), 110341. ACCESS: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2023.110341

Optimization of the Rheological Properties of Self‐Assembled Tripeptide/Alginate/Cellulose  Hydrogels for 3D Printing. Hernández‐Sosa, A.;  Ramirez‐Jiménez, R.A.; Rojo, L.; Boulmedais, F.; Aguilar, M.R.;    Criado‐Gonzalez, M.; Hernández, R.  Polymers 2022, 14, 2229. OPEN ACCESS:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/11/2229

Hyaluronic acid hydrogels crosslinked in physiological conditions: Synthesis and biomedical applications (REVIEW). Pérez, L. A.; Hernández, R.; Alonso, J. M.; Pérez-González, R.; Sáez-Martínez, V., Biomedicines (2021), 9 (9), 1113. OPEN ACCESS https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines9091113

Local and controlled release of tamoxifen from multi (layer-by-layer) alginate/chitosan complex systems. Criado-Gonzalez, M.; Fernandez-Gutierrez, M.; San Roman, J.; Mijangos, C.; Hernández, R., Carbohydrate Polymers (2019), 206, 428-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.11.007

Nanocomposite chitosan hydrogels based on PLGA nanoparticles as potential biomedical materials. Santos, T. C. D.; Hernández, R.; Rescignano, N.; Boff, L.; Reginatto, F. H.; Simões, C. M. O.; de Campos, A. M.; Mijangos, C., European Polymer Journal (2018), 99, 456-463.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.12.039
 

Main projects

  1. Biphasic HYDROgels for osteochondral regeneration: a novel approach through 3D bioPRINTing (HYDROPRINT), Call PICS 2018. (CNRS France and CSIC Spain) 2019 – 2021; IP: Dr. Rebeca Hernández
  2. New concepts and developments on polymer crystallization and gelation and their interplay (interCRYSTGEL) PID2020-113045GB-C22. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (2020 – 2023) Coordinated project with UPV-EHU IP (UPV-EHU): Prof. Alejandro Müller, IPs: Dr. Rebeca Hernández and Prof. Carmen Mijangos
  3. Assembly of biodegradable polymers from Macro to Nanoscale. Processing-Structure/Properties-Applications (ENSAMBLA-BIO). MINECO. MAT2017-83014-C2-2-P. 2018 – 2020 Coordinated project with UPV-EHU IP (UPV-EHU): Prof. Alejandro Müller IPs: Dr. Rebeca Hernández and Prof. Carmen Mijangos
  4. EU NETWORK FOR SKIN ENGINEERING AND MODELLING COST: CA212008. Finantial entity: EU RTD Framework Programme (2022-2027). PI (ICTP-CSIC): Dr. Rebeca Hernández and member of the WP2: Sophistication of cell-based models of skin diseases, wound (repair) and ageing. Task related to polymer bioprinting.  
  5. Introducción de geles funcionales en procesos de fabricación de productos biomédicos inyectables (INYEGEL) Finantial entity: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Convocatoria 2019 “Doctorados Industriales” from 16/11/2020 - 16/11/2024.  PI: Virginia Saez (i+Med, S. Coop), Rebeca Hernández (co-director industrial thesis)