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Papers by the community
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Scientists from PUC-Rio, UFMG and CBPF, in collaboration with a researcher from ITS SASA (Serbia), have unraveled the relationship between structural defects and optoelectronic properties in semiconductor nanoparticles that are promising for use in batteries and catalysts. The authors studied “F-type color centers”, defects in the crystal structure that alter the optical properties of materials, often leading to distinct colors. The authors demonstrated how the heat treatment conditions of the material influence the quantity and type of the “F-type color centers” formed. Go to the paper.
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A team from UFPR, UnB and UFRJ has conducted a theoretical study that could help improve the efficiency of organic solar cells and LEDs. The authors studied fundamental phenomena that occur in “non-fullerene acceptors” – carbon-based semiconductor molecules that are used to accept and transport electrons in organic optoelectronic devices. In 10 different molecules, the team investigated “intersystem crossing”, which occurs when a molecule changes from one type of spin state to another, affecting the performance of the devices. Go to the paper.
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To share a prominent scientific article with significant participation of authors from Brazilian institutions, write to comunicacao@sbpmat.org.br.
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XXIII B-MRS Meeting
Salvador (BA, Brazil), September 28 to October 2nd, 2025
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| Submissions. Abstract submission deadline has been extended until April 14th! All guidelines for preparing and submitting abstracts are available here.
Special sessions. 7th Meeting of BRICS Working Group on Material Science and Nanotechnology will be held during the XXIII B-MRS Meeting. More information soon.
Symposia. 22 thematic symposia covering all areas of Materials research make up this year’s event. See the list here.
Plenary lectures. The names of the renowned scientists who will deliver the seven plenary lectures of the event have already been confirmed. See the list.
Venue. The event will be held at the Salvador Convention Center, in the capital of Bahia state. Learn more.
Chairs. Luiza Amim Mercante (UFBA) and Daniel Souza Corrêa (Embrapa Instrumentação) are the chairs of the event.
Exhibitors. 22 companies and startups have already confirmed their participation in our booth exhibition. See here. Organizations interested in the exhibition and other forms of sponsorship can contact comercial@sbpmat.org.br. |
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News from our members
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Professor Priscila Alessio (Unesp – Presidente Prudente) is on the list of 19 early-career researchers chosen from among 300 candidates worldwide by the journal ACS Materials Au as “Rising Stars in Materials Science 2024”. The selected scientists are featured in a special issue, which brings together articles published by them over the past year, as well as an editorial containing their mini-bios and photos. Our member was highlighted for being the corresponding author of the perspective article “Nanostructured thin films enhancing the performance of new organic electronic devices: Does it make sense?”.
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Note of condolence
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It was with deep sadness that we received, on March 23, the news of the death of Marcia Liliane Santos Bicalho, who was the B-MRS Secretary from the beginning of the society until 2023. Now, we remember with great affection and gratitude Marcia’s contributions to B-MRS and offer our condolences to her family and friends.
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Opportunities
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– The Journal of Materials Research (Springer) is accepting articles for a special issue on nanomaterials for biomedicine and biomedical engineering. The issue has three editors from Brazil, including B-MRS member Mariana Amorim Fraga, a professor at Mackenzie. Submissions are open until May 15. Learn more.
– Call for scientific papers for a special issue on MXenes and their sustainable applications, in the journal Surface and Coatings Technology. The issue has Carlos A. Figueroa (UCS), a B-MRS member, as guest editor. To publish the article, the issue follows the journal’s options for free or “gold open access” publication. Submission open until April 30, 2025. Learn more.
– The submission of scientific articles for a special issue on functional materials for a sustainable world in the journal Sustainable Chemistry One World (Elsevier) is now open. The guest editor of the issue is Ieda Maria Garcia dos Santos (UFPB), a member of B-MRS. There is no cost for publication. Submissions are open until August 31, 2025. Learn more.
To follow opportunities in real time, enter our group at Linkedin.
To publicize an opportunity, write to comunicacao@sbpmat.org.br. |
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Upcoming events
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– I Simpósio Nacional de Mulheres na Nanociência. Juiz de Fora (MG, Brazil). June 3 to 6, 2025. Site.
– 21st International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL2025). Naples (Italy). June 23 to 27, 2025. Site.
– 14th International Symposium on Polyelectrolytes (ISP 2025). Campinas (SP, Brazil). July, 13 to 18, 2025. Site.
– XXIII B-MRS Meeting. Salvador (BA, Brazil). September 28 to October 2nd, 2025. Site.
To publicize an event for our community, write to comunicacao@sbpmat.org.br. |
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