Chiral zeolitic material for synthesis of drugs and chiral chemicals
CSIC has developed a new chiral zeolitic material for the asymmetric synthesis of chiral chemical products. The material has a chiral structure (ITV) with a very high porosity (with extra-large pore openings, 4.3 x 19.3 Å) and active centers, which allows the catalytic enantioselective processing [read more]
Photocatalyst for water cleaning using solar light
CSIC, Autonomous University of Madrid and the University of Castilla la Mancha, have developed a photocatalyst composed of nanoparticles of titanium oxide and graphene, for the degradation of organic contaminants in aqueous solutions, using sunlight as activation source. Industrial partners interested in licensing the material [read more]
Method for hydrogen production by photo-thermal catalysis
CSIC has developed a new method for hydrogen production through methanol reforming using a photo-thermo-catalyst, which combines thermal and light energy for the activation. The method allows to moderate the operating conditions (temperature and pressure), leading to energy savings and an improvement in the stability [read more]
Natural compound with antiviral properties against hepatitis C
CSIC, IISA, IACS, the University of Zaragoza and ARAID have discovered a natural compound with antiviral capacity against the virus that causes hepatitis C. The compound is extracted from a natural and edible source, non-toxic and cheap and shows a virus inhibition capacity superior to [read more]
Compact and universal device for extreme macro photography
Abstract The CSIC has developed a compact and desktop device for macro enlargement photography by stacking photographs, ready to be placed on any work table. It is universal because it accepts and is configured to use a set of lenses and microscope lenses, so that [read more]
Aqueous extract with anti-hypertensive, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-hypercholesterolemic and antioxidant properties
Abstract CSIC has developed a method of extracting spirulina biocomponents that possess high anti-hypertensive, anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant activity for use in the food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry. Companies interested in patent licensing are sought for the development of these biocomponents as marketable products. [read more]