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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#BCMaterials_Jobs | #WeAreHiring 🚨Final days to apply for this predoctoral position! Biohybrid molecular–microbial architectures for electron transfer engineering 📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 ➡️ www.bcmaterials.net/en/join-us #MaterialsScience #ScienceJobs #Biochemistry #Biophysics

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | Yesterday we welcomed Franck Dumeignil, @univlille.bsky.social , for an invited talk on biorefineries 🌱 A look at industrial realities and at how heterogeneous catalysis converts biomass into valuable chemicals, materials and fuels. Thanks for a great talk! #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Research | Hondakin elektronikoak 110 milioi tonara irits daitezke 2050erako, eta bateriek arazoa larriagotzen dute. Zientzia Kaieran-en, gure ikertzaileek ingurumen- eta etika-muga batetik abiatzen den bateria eramangarrien ikuspegi berria defendatzen dute 🔋 #MaterialenZientzia

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Outreach | 🔬✨ El 25 de septiembre participamos en la Noche Europea de los Investigadores/as en Bilbao. Hidrogeles, materiales termoeléctricos y nuestro juego "Carrera de supermateriales" acercaron la ciencia a todas las edades. ¡Gracias a nuestros/as científicos/as voluntarios/as! 🙌

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Research | Journal cover feature! Our resarcher Maibelin Rosales leads a study using sunlight-activated nanomaterials to remove arsenic from drinking water, achieving up to 98.5% efficiency. Science + sustainability 💧☀️ doi.org/10.1039/d6ta... #MaterialsScience #WaterRemediation

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | Yesterday's invited talk🔬 Giuseppina Pace from IMM-CNR on boosting power output in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) through electrode engineering + 2D materials (graphene, TMDs) ⚡Also: hydrogels for e-skin & self-powered devices 🌱 Thanks, Giuseppina! #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Conferences | Davide Spirito, Ramón y Cajal Fellow presentations at #ECT26: ‘Multiphysics simulation of germanium-tin thermophotovoltaics’ and ‘Toward flexible and conformable thermoelectric energy harvesting based on poly(vinylidene fluoride) with Bi2S3 and Bi2Te3’. #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | 📢 Invited Talk with Franck Dumeignil, full professor @univlille.bsky.social: "An Overview of Biorefineries" 🗓️October 1 🕚15:00 📍 Martina Casiano auditorium (Leioa) More info: www.bcmaterials.net/en/events/in...

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | 📢 Invited Talk with Giuseppina Pace from IMM-CMR: "Enhancing Power Output of Triboelectric Nanogenerators through Electrode Engineering and Materials Integration " 🗓️Sept 24 🕚11:00 📍 Martina Casiano auditorium (Leioa) shorturl.at/XNMg8

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Jobs | 🚨 #WeAreHiring Predoctoral Position - Biohybrid molecular–microbial architectures for electron transfer engineering 📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 ➡️ bcmaterials.net/en/join-us #MaterialsScience #ScienceJobs #Biochemistry #Biophysics

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#BCMaterials_Projects | Five new Generación de Conocimiento projects for BCMaterials, funded by Spanish Ministry of Science. Advancing research in energy storage, healthcare, sustainability and circular economy. 🔗 l1nq.com/3ih397n #MaterialsScience #Energy #Healthcare #Environment

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Conferences | We travel back to early July to recover the oral presentation by our #Ikerbasque Research Fellow Anna Sinelshchikova at the #ICCP14 conference in Kioto (Japan). We congratulate Anna on her fantastic talk “One-Pot Porphyrin Metal-Organic Frameworks”. #MaterialsScience #MOFs

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | Our postdoctoral researcher Francisco Peralta presented his research on how cells interpret the physical signals around them. By engineering their microenvironment, his work aims to guide cell behaviour and develop advanced biomaterials for improving therapeutic applications.

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Training | Congratulations, Aritz Villar, new doctor in #MaterialsScience at @ztffct.bsky.social with his thesis ‘Ultrafast All-Optical Switching in Co/Pt multilayer thin films’. Congrats also to supervisors José María Porro #BCMaterials and Paolo Vavassori @nanogune.bsky.social

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Research | We are participating in six new #Elkartek 2026 Basque Government projects, devolping new materials for the environment, energy generation, healthcare and digitalisation. www.bcmaterials.net/en/news/six-new…

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

BCMaterials_Visits | Honored to welcome Professor Hua Hao from Wuhan University of Technology (WUT). This visit marks a significant milestone in our ongoing relationship. Professor Hao’s presence on our campus paves the way for a deeper and broader partnership. #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Media | 📻Escucha la entrevista a nuestro investigador Ikerbasque José María Porro. La ciencia de neutrones, protagonista en esta charla con Kike Alonso, en el magacín de mediodía de Onda Vasca. ▶️Entrevista completa en Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgQD...

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Conference | Final day of #SETN2026 cionference, with a plenary talk by Arantxa Arbe @cfmdonostia.bsky.social , a keynote by Viktor Petrenko #BCMaterials and 11 oral presentations. Thank you to all attendees, @ztffct.bsky.social as co-organizer and sponsors #ESS Bilbao, #ILL and #AVS.

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Conferences | Intense second day at #SETN2026 in Bilbao: plenary and keynote talks, 12 oral contributions and a focus on instruments used by the Spanish neutron community. SETN also held its General Assembly with the election of a new president: José María Porro. Congrats, Txema!!

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Conferences | Great opening yesterday for #SETN2026 in Bilbao! Nearly 100 neutron science experts met to discuss advances in neutron techniques for energy, healthcare, digitalization, environment and cultural heritage. Organized by BCMaterials and @ztffct.bsky.social

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | A pleasure to host the joint seminar with @nanogune.bsky.social ‘Advanced electron microscopy methods for structural characterization of smart materials’. A perfect spot for a discussion on the potential joint research interests and possible collaborations.

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Conferences | Oso pozik @upna.bsky.social -n egindako Materialen Zientzia eta Teknologia VII. Kongresuan parte hartzeagatik. BCMaterialsek hiru ahozko aurkezpen egin ditu, Itziar Oyarzabal, Maider Pinillos eta Eneko Sebastianen eskutik. Zorionak antolatzaileei!

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | Fantastic invited talk by Rodrigo Espinoza @uchile.bsky.social on #MXenes for room-temperature gas sensing. He showed why their conductive 2D surfaces are promising for NO₂ detection, and how extra Al in the MAX phase can improve stability and performance. #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#BCMaterials_Talks | During his recent visit to South Korea, our #Ikerbasque Research Professor Ivan Infante gave two invited talks on quantum dots at #Samsung and #KAIST, opening promising opportunities for collaboration with Korean scientists. #QuantumDots #ComputationalMaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | It was great to have Anna Marsicano (ISIS Neutron and Muon Source). Her talk showcased how the VESUVIO spectrometer uses high-energy neutrons to reveal atomic momentum, quantum effects and the microscopic behaviour of advanced materials. #NeutronSceince #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Outreach | Great talk by Roberto Fernández de Luis at #BarLab by #LogosElkartea. He explained how advanced materials such as #MOFs can help clean polluted mining waters while recovering valuable elements for reuse, turning waste into resources. #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | #Ikerbasque researchers José Mª Porro and Viktor Petrenko presented #ARGITU, a proposed accelerator-driven neutron source promoted by #ESSBilbao. Based on #HiCANS technology, it could broaden access to neutron research supporting materials, energy and industrial studies.

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | 🧪 Today's invited talk featured Johann Osma from the University of the Andes. He explored how surface-functionalized metallic materials, combined with enzymatic catalysis, remove emerging contaminants such as dyes, heavy metals and pharmaceutical residues. #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Jobs | 🚨 #WeAreHiring Predoctoral Positions Call 2026 👉 Still in time to opt for one of the up to 4 research contracts. 📅 Application deadline: June 15 📢 Resolution: July 1 🔗 More info and applications: www.bcmaterials.net/en/join-us #ScienceJobs #PredocPositions

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Outreach | Visita de estudiantes del Colegio Alazne de Barakaldo, premiados en la #ZientziaAzoka de @elhuyar.bsky.social. Aprendieron qué es la ciencia de materiales, experimentaron, visitaron nuestros laboratorios y reflexionaron sobre género y ciencia. #STEAM #MujeresEnCiencia

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📢 Abstract deadline for #IMOH2026 approaching! Submit yours before June 7 imoh.eu/abstracts/ 👥Join the discussion on the future of neutron sources and their applications. 🌍 Meet our invited speakers and leading experts from academia & industry. #HiCANS #NeutronScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Research | 13 BCMaterials staff and associate researchers have been recognised in the latest CSIC Ranking of Spanish and Women Researchers in Spain. We are especially proud that 46% are among Spain’s Top 5,000 scientists, with representation in the Top 500. 🎉🔬

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

#BCMaterials_Training | 🎓🔬 #PhDDay The first BCMaterials PhD Day gathered around 80 researchers and students for two days of research presentations, career guidance and inspiring discussions. From PhD survival advice to MSCA, Ramón y Cajal and industry opportunities, the event was a great success.

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

¿Estás listo para la feria #BeZIENTZIA 2026? @achucarro.bsky.social, #BCAM, #InstitutoBiofisika, #BC3 y #BCMaterials organizamos este evento para despertar la curiosidad, las vocaciones científicas y el trabajo en equipo. ¡Únete a nosotros! Info: zientziaklik.euskadi.eus/es/-/bezient...

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🌍 #IMOH2026 📢Still haven’t submitted your abstract? Don’t wait until the last minute! 😉 ⏳Deadline: June 7 imoh.eu/abstracts/ 👉Join the future of neutron sources, connect with leading experts, and explore industrial applications of neutronics. #HiCANS #NeutronScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#BCMaterials_Outreach | Ayer recibimos la visita de estudiantes de 5º y 6º de Primaria de El Carmelo Ikastetxea, de Amorebieta. Realizaron un viaje de 2,5 millones de años de evolución humana a través de la ciencia y tecnología de materiales. ¡Un placer recibiros en BCMaterials!

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#BCMaterials_Training | 🎓 Congratulations, Marta García Castrillo, new doctor of #BCMaterials at the #EHU with her thesis titled “Engineering of Multifunctional Materials from Biobased Polymers for Environmentally Relevant Applications”. #MaterialsScience #PhD #PhDDefense

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#BCMaterials_Outreach | Fantástica charla ayer a cargo de Daniel Doménech Azorín en el primer día del festival Pint of Science Bilbao 2026. Un ambiente inmejorable para hablar sobre los nuevos materiales que van a revolucionar el almacenamiento de datos. #PINT26ES #PINT26BIO

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

#BCMaterials_Community | 🍲 🌍 International Lunch at #BCMaterials today! Staff and visiting researchers from France, Italy, Colombia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and different regions of Spain came together to share traditional and delicious dishes from their home countries and cultures. Yummy, right? 😋

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#BCMaterials_Research | We hosted the consortium meeting of the #HAPTIC #Elkartek project, for developing haptic devices through printed electronics and advanced functional materials. Partners: AIC, BCMaterials, ConnectGroup, GAIKER, MAIER and TECNALIA. #PrintedElectronics #FunctionalMaterials

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🍻🔬 ¡Pint of Science vuelve a Bilbao! 📅 18, 19 y 20 mayo 🕖 19:00 📍 Hika Ateneo, DaVinci y Kubrick 23 ponentes + 18 charlas para tod@s sobre computación cuántica, IA, materiales del futuro, cambio climático y ciencias sociales. 👉 pintofscience.es/events/bilbao/ #PINT26BIO #PINT26ES

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🎙️ #BCMaterials_Seminars | Really nice seminar with our visiting researcher Petr Veřtát, from @fzuavcr.bsky.social He presented “Ni-Mn-Ga Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: From Crystallography to Functional Properties”. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! #MaterialsScience

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#BCMaterials_Jobs | 🚨 #WeAreHiring Predoctoral Positions Call 2026 👉 Up to 4 research contracts 🎓 Option to pursue a #PhD at BCMaterials 🗓️ Deadline: June 15 📢 Resolution: July 1 🔗 Info & applications: www.bcmaterials.net/en/join-us #MaterialsScience #ScienceJobs #PredocPositions

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Invited speakers for October 15: - Thilo Pirling , SALSA – @illneutrons.bsky.social ky.social - Ralph Gilles, FRM II, @tum.de - Ignacio Porras, Department of Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics, University of Granada

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Invited speakers for October 14: - Laura Cañadillas, @illneutrons.bsky.social - Fanni Juranyi, @psi.ch - Mirijam Zobel, Director of Neutron Analytics for Energy Research (JCNS 3) – @fz-juelich.de - Luis Fernández Barquín, Red NEUMAT (Spanish Network for Neutron Techniques)

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Invited speakers for October 13: - Drew Marquardt, University of Windsor (Canada) - Paul Zakalek, Head of Department for the High Brilliance Neutron Source Project (HBS) @fz-juelich.de - Arnaud Desmedt, ICONE Project, Laboratoire Léon Brillouin (LLB)

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

👉 Meet the invited speakers for #IMoH2026 - 3rd International Meeting on Opportunities and Challenges for #HiCANS!! 📅 Oct 13-15 📌 Univ. of the Basque Country, Leioa (Spain) 📝 Abstracts before June 7 ✅ Early bird registration until July 25. 🔗 imoh.eu

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#IMOH2026 conference on #HiCANS and will focus on facilities, #NeutronScience and its applications for industry and technology. Join us!⚛️ 🗓️ October 13-15, 2026 📌 University of the Basque Country @ztffct.bsky.social ✅ Submit your abstract before June 7! 🔗 imoh.eu #MaterialsScience #Neutronics

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BCMaterials @bcmaterials.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#BCMaterials_Seminars | Great seminar by our researchers Shehla Gul & Nekane Nieto. Gul presented “An Open-access online database for electronic properties of Quantum dots”. Nieto spoke about “Improving Iron Prussian Blue as negative electrode for aqueous sodium-ion batteries”. #MaterialsScience

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