Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
CEDENNA is a Chilean multidisciplinary research centre in nanoscience and nanotechnology. It performs applied R&D, prototype development and technology translation across magnetic nanostructures, computational materials simulation, nanobiomedicine, packaging and food-safety materials, sensors, environmental remediation and renewable-energy materials. The centre hosts multiple research groups, a portfolio of specialised laboratories and shared instrumentation for fabrication and characterization, operates an accredited nanosecurity unit for bioassays of nanomaterials, and supports technology transfer and industry collaboration through an affiliated business portal and open-lab partnerships.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile, South America
Products
Prototype portable pesticide detection device
Research prototype for rapid on-site detection of pesticide residues in postharvest agricultural products.
Applied sensor developments (mining and wear monitoring)
Sensor prototypes for mining applications (detection of blockages/obstructions) and real-time wear monitoring for industrial equipment; piloting and stakeholder engagements with mining companies.
Rapid pathogen detection assays (food safety)
Prototype detection systems aimed at identifying food pathogens (e.g., Listeria, E. coli) with rapid time-to-result demonstrated in project contexts.
Packaging and compostable materials
Active and antimicrobial packaging concepts and prototypes including compostable/biodegradable materials and masterbatches with antifungal properties developed for food quality preservation.
Soil remediation and environmental technologies
Systems and materials for remediation of contaminated soils and recovery of pollutants using nanomaterial-based adsorbents.
Prototype portable pesticide detection device
Research prototype for rapid on-site detection of pesticide residues in postharvest agricultural products.
Applied sensor developments (mining and wear monitoring)
Sensor prototypes for mining applications (detection of blockages/obstructions) and real-time wear monitoring for industrial equipment; piloting and stakeholder engagements with mining companies.
Rapid pathogen detection assays (food safety)
Prototype detection systems aimed at identifying food pathogens (e.g., Listeria, E. coli) with rapid time-to-result demonstrated in project contexts.
Packaging and compostable materials
Active and antimicrobial packaging concepts and prototypes including compostable/biodegradable materials and masterbatches with antifungal properties developed for food quality preservation.
Soil remediation and environmental technologies
Systems and materials for remediation of contaminated soils and recovery of pollutants using nanomaterial-based adsorbents.
Services
Technology project development and prototyping
Interdisciplinary development of technological projects, prototype design and collaboration with academic and industry partners for translation of nanoscience research into applied devices and materials.
Analytical testing and sensor development
Development and validation of analytical sensor prototypes and methods for on-site detection relevant to agriculture, food safety and environmental monitoring; includes electrode functionalization and sensor performance testing.
Equipment, fabrication and characterization services
Access to specialised laboratories, fabrication equipment and analytical instruments for external users through an equipment and services portal.
Training, courses and outreach programs
Short courses, workshops and seminars on nanoscience topics for professionals, teachers and the public; digital distribution of newsletters, podcasts and educational materials; hands-on training for nanoparticle preparation and measurement.
Technology project development and prototyping
Interdisciplinary development of technological projects, prototype design and collaboration with academic and industry partners for translation of nanoscience research into applied devices and materials.
Analytical testing and sensor development
Development and validation of analytical sensor prototypes and methods for on-site detection relevant to agriculture, food safety and environmental monitoring; includes electrode functionalization and sensor performance testing.
Equipment, fabrication and characterization services
Access to specialised laboratories, fabrication equipment and analytical instruments for external users through an equipment and services portal.
Training, courses and outreach programs
Short courses, workshops and seminars on nanoscience topics for professionals, teachers and the public; digital distribution of newsletters, podcasts and educational materials; hands-on training for nanoparticle preparation and measurement.
Expertise Areas
- Magnetic nanostructures and nanomagnetism
- Computational materials science and micromagnetics
- Polymeric nanocomposites and active food packaging
- Nanobiomedicine and nanoparticle formulation
Key Technologies
- Density functional theory (DFT)
- Atomistic and molecular dynamics simulations
- Micromagnetic simulation
- Machine-learning models for materials prediction