Bacteria can alter the toxicity of advanced materials such as graphene, CNPEM study shows

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Graphene-based materials have been explored for innovative technological applications in electronic devices, high-performance plastics, and biotechnology.   A discovery by researchers from CNPEM (Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials) reveals that the interaction of nanomaterials with proteins and biomolecules from bacteria can alter the behavior and toxicity of nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide.…

CNPEM Opens Call for Proposals for the Use of Electron Microscopy Facilities

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Proposals may be submitted until October 4, with project execution beginning in February 2027. The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM)will accept proposals, from September 1 to October 4, 2026, Researchers from around the country can submit research proposals through the SAU online system and select the facility most relevant to their projects. The proposals…

CNPEM Develops High-Sensitivity Microsensor for Disease Diagnosis

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New technology combines graphene, molecular engineering, and artificial intelligence to expand and facilitate the detection of illnesses such as cancer. Researchers at CNPEM (Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials) have developed an innovative technology that could transform how we monitor diseases. They created a microsensor capable of detecting disease markers in the body…

More realistic toxicity tests: new microfluidic platform will be made available to external users

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Microfluidic device makes it possible to cultivate three-dimensional cells and perform toxicity testing on drugs, nanomaterials and environmental pollutants in conditions more closely resembling humans and animals Researchers from the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) have developed a reversible microfluidic platform for cultivating cells in three-dimensional (3D) structures and testing drugs…

CNPEM and UFRJ lead project in Quantum Technologies selected in a joint public call by FAPESP and FAPERJ

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Strategic partnership enhances Brazilian multidisciplinary research, integrating materials science and quantum physics in the fight against diseases     Selection and coordination A scientific consortium formed by the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) and the Institute of Physics of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) was selected in the…

CNPEM specialist receives award at international materials research conference

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Research developed at LNNano/CNPEM has been nominated among the best posters at the MRS Fall Meeting 2025, one of the leading events in the field Danilo Biazon Janes, a specialist at the Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (LNNano/CNPEM), received international recognition for his scientific work as…

CNPEM signs agreement with the State of Paraná and UEL to advance Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Materials

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The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) has signed an agreement with the Government of the State of Paraná, through the Secretariat for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (SEIA), and with the State University of Londrina (UEL) to expand research, training, and innovation initiatives in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Materials. The initiative has…

CNPEM develops durable, waterproof, and recyclable paper that can replace plastic

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Biodegradable and recyclable, new material emerges as a sustainable alternative with antibacterial action Scientists from the CNPEM’s Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), in partnership with Unicamp and UFABC, developed a biodegradable paper of plant origin that combines high resistance, a barrier against liquids, oxygen and antibacterial action. Innovation paves the way for replacing plastic in…

CNPEM researchers develop modular technology to produce efficient and low-cost green hydrogen

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The device works stably in the laboratory and outdoors and remains efficient even with natural variations in sunlight A research from the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), in Campinas (SP), opens new perspectives for the production of green hydrogen, bringing gains in efficiency and economic viability. The study was featured prominently…