PhD Thesis Defense | Jokin Pinatxo

Candidate: Jokin Pinatxo

Supervisors: Prof. José A. Pomposo and Prof. Daniel Taton

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This thesis explores single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs), which fold from a single polymer chain to form highly versatile structures. By integrating metals such as lanthanides (Eu, Tb, Dy), gold, platinum, or copper, these SCNPs gain unique properties for sensing (e.g., detecting copper ions in water) and catalyzing chemical reactions more efficiently and sustainably. Their large active surface area and encapsulation capacity make them ideal for applications in nanomedicine, environmental monitoring, and green chemistry. By combining chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology, the thesis demonstrates how the functionality of these nanoparticles can be significantly enhanced, paving the way for new developments in sensing and catalysis.

Synthesis of single-chain nanoparticles for catalysis and sensing