Scientific publications

B. Fernandez-Diaz, M. Conte, A. Igartua, X. Fernandez, G. Mendoza, and A. Straub

Correlation between tribological measurements and surface characteristics of HVOF coated steel and PTFE materials in sliding contact

In recent years, several improvements have been made concerning the wear of materials in sliding contact, thanks to the employment of Cr+6-free hard coatings, their optimization, and the development of new deposition techniques and technologies. 

Magazine/Book Tribology and Design
Date 2010
Pages 10.2495/TD100071
U. Ruiz de Gopegui, R. Bayon, C. Zubizarreta, V. Saenz de Viteri, and X. Fernandez

Carbon Containing Titanium Coating for Ti6Al4V Implants

Ti6Al4V alloy is commonly material employed in orthopaedic implants, especially in knee joint applications due to its good corrosion resistance in biological media. 

Magazine/Book Surface Treatment for Biomedical Applications 2
Date 2010
Pages vol. 25, S. Djokic, D. C. Hansen, and S. Virtanen, Eds., ed, 2010, pp. 17-32.
V. Trabadelo, A. Juarros, A. Retolaza, S. Merino, MG. Ramirez, V. Navarro-Fuster, JM. Villalvilla, PG. Boj, JA. Quintana, MA. Díaz García.

Highly photostable solid-state organic distributed feedback laser fabricated via termal nanoimprint lithography

A highly photostable distributed feedback (DFB) laser has been fabricated by spin-coating a polystyrene film doped with a perylenediimide derivative on a SiO2 grating. 

Magazine/Book Microelectronic Engineering 87, 5, (2010).
Date 2010
Pages 1428
S. Merino, A. Retolaza, V. Trabadelo, A. Cruz, P. Heredia, J.A. Alduncín, D. Mecerreyes, I. Fernández-Cuesta, X. Borrisé and F. Pérez-Murano

Protein patterning on the micro- and nanoscale by thermal nanoimprint lithography on a new functionalized copolymer

The localized depositions such as DNA or proteins at the micron or submicron scale on solids supports are a crucial step in the fabrication of advanced biochips and laboratory on chip devices. 

Magazine/Book Journal of VacuumScience&Technology B, 27, 2439-2443 (2009)
Date 2009
V. Trabadelo, A. Retolaza, S. Merino, A. Cruz, P. Heredia, A. Foelske, H. Schift, C. Padeste.

Protein patterning by thermal nanoimprint lithography and NH3-plasma functionalization of polystyrene.

New approach to create a pattern of specific protein binding sites via nanoimprint lithography is presented. 

Magazine/Book Journal of VacuumScience&Technology B, 27, 1060-1062 (2009)
Date 2009
F. Palacio, X. Cano, J.M. Gomez, C. Vilar, A. Scorzoni, M. Cicioni, E. Abad, A. Juarros, D. Gomez, M. Nuin, A. Gonzalez, T. Becker, S. Marco.

Radio frequency identification semi-active tag with sensing capabilities for the food logistic chain

Food Logistics require new information technology tools for traceability and advanced monitoring. 

Magazine/Book Sensor Letters, 7, 942-951 (2009)
Date 2009