WaRM2 Lab
Who we are
The Eduardo Nicolau Laboratory is dedicated to the design, synthesis, and modification of soft materials, with a cenral emphasis on understanding their interactions with biological molecules. Our research program pursues both fundamental questions and urgent societal challenges, working at the interface of chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences.
Our main areas of investigation include:
1. Next-generation water purification membranes to improve efficiency and sustainability.
2. Polymer–peptide conjugates for applications in tissue regeneration and antimicrobial catheter coatings.
3. Aptamer-based biosensors for sensitive and selective detection of biological targets.
4. Energy storage and batteries to enable safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable technologies.
5. Air purification materials to improve indoor and outdoor air quality.
Through this diverse research portfolio, we aim to contribute to solutions for pressing global issues: access to clean water, clean air, reliable energy storage, and advanced medical equipment. To achieve these goals, we employ a wide array of techniques, including polymer chemistry, molecular biology, microscopy, and electrochemical methods, creating a highly interdisciplinary environment that supports innovation and discovery.
Our main areas of investigation include:
1. Next-generation water purification membranes to improve efficiency and sustainability.
2. Polymer–peptide conjugates for applications in tissue regeneration and antimicrobial catheter coatings.
3. Aptamer-based biosensors for sensitive and selective detection of biological targets.
4. Energy storage and batteries to enable safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable technologies.
5. Air purification materials to improve indoor and outdoor air quality.
Through this diverse research portfolio, we aim to contribute to solutions for pressing global issues: access to clean water, clean air, reliable energy storage, and advanced medical equipment. To achieve these goals, we employ a wide array of techniques, including polymer chemistry, molecular biology, microscopy, and electrochemical methods, creating a highly interdisciplinary environment that supports innovation and discovery.
