A study led by IMB-CNM presents extremely miniaturized piezoelectric microdevices capable of generating electrical signals without the need for wires or batteries, with the aim of stimulating individual cells. This is an advance towards the future of wireless, minimally invasive, and personalized medical therapies

The system, designed and manufactured by IMB-CNM-CSIC, is more resistant and economical than conventional dosimeters for measuring doses that could be administered in the new advanced radiotherapy modality called FLASH, which is still under development. Its efficiency has already been tested in basic research particle accelerators

IMB-CNM has created a portable and inexpensive device that detects viral RNA in 40 minutes, compared to the hours it takes for methods such as PCR testing. The instrument, tested to detect SARS-CoV-2, could be adapted to diagnose other infectious diseases, which, together with its portability and low cost, opens the door to its use in developing countries

A new method developed by researchers at IMB-CNM allows for high-precision, low-cost fabrication of semiconductor qubits, paving the way for industrial-scale quantum computing

The sensor developed by researchers at IMB-CNM enables the monitoring of sodium, potassium, and pH biomarkers to prevent the adverse effects of dehydration. It incorporates microfluidic elements that provide a constant flow of sweat to the sensor, allowing continuous data collection for over an hour.

The conscious selection of materials and low-impact manufacturing techniques are key to facilitate end-of-life management and ensure the sustainability of the power source. A team from the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) and BCMaterials lays the foundations of this methodology through the design of a recyclable battery with paper and cardboard for smart packaging.

A team of IMB-CNM-CSIC researchers has coordinated the design of an instrument that combines microfluidics on paper and electrochemical transduction. It easily and quickly detects chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death worldwide, and its versatility allows its application to the detection of other target biomarkers, such as specific RNA sequences of the SARS-CoV-2 virus

IMB-CNM research staff publishes an exhaustive experimental review of inks, paper substrates and printing techniques, with the aim of offering a guide with data for the scientific community to facilitate the design of printed devices and their ecological manufacture.