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  1. Microfluidic-Assisted Coating of Nanoparticles by Membranes from Extracellular Vesicles

    Article • ACS Applied Nano Materials, March 2026, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  2. Continuous photothermal gas-phase CO2 hydrogenation over highly dispersed Ru-Ni on TiO2

    Article • Catalysis Today, June 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  3. UV to IR Continuous Photocatalytic Gas‐Phase CO2 Hydrogenation Over Ni‐Doped Molybdenum Oxysulfide: An Experimental and Mechanistic Study

    Article • Carbon Energy, February 2025, Wiley

    Dr Francisco Balas

  4. Laser annealing of transparent ZnO thin films: a route to improve electrical conductivity and oxygen sensing capabilities

    Article • RSC Applied Interfaces, January 2025, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Francisco Balas, Professor German F de la Fuente

  5. LED-driven controlled deposition of Ni onto TiO2 for visible-light expanded conversion of carbon dioxide into C1–C2 alkanes

    Article • Nanoscale Advances, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Francisco Balas

  6. A versatile generator of nanoparticle aerosols. A novel tool in environmental and occupational exposure assessment

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, June 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  7. Versatile hollow fluorescent metal-silica nanohybrids through a modified microemulsion synthesis route

    Article • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, March 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  8. Modeling the size distribution in a fluidized bed of nanopowder

    Article • Environmental Science Nano, January 2017, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Francisco Balas

  9. Fluorescently labelled SiO2 nanoparticles as tracers in natural waters: dependence of detection limits on environmental conditions

    Article • Environmental Science Nano, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Francisco Balas

  10. Pore ordering and surface properties of FDU-12 and SBA-15 mesoporous materials and their relation to drug loading and release in aqueous environments

    Article • Materials Research Bulletin, November 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  11. Development of a self-cleaning dispersion and exposure chamber: Application to the monitoring of simulated accidents involving the generation of airborne nanoparticles

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, September 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  12. nanoparticle emissions in handling operations

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, August 2014, Elsevier

    Miss Virginia Gomez, Dr Francisco Balas

  13. VOCs abatement using thick eggshell Pt/SBA-15 pellets with hierarchical porosity

    Article • Catalysis Today, May 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas, Dr victor sebastian

  14. Identification of TiO2 nanoparticles using La and Ce as labels: application to the evaluation of surface contamination during the handling of nanosized matter

    Article • Environmental Science Nano, January 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Silvia Irusta, Miss Virginia Gomez, Dr Francisco Balas

  15. Generation of TiO2Aerosols from Liquid Suspensions: Influence of Colloid Characteristics

    Article • Aerosol Science and Technology, December 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Miss Virginia Gomez, Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  16. Fluidized Bed Generation of Stable Silica Nanoparticle Aerosols

    Article • Aerosol Science and Technology, August 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  17. Intense generation of respirable metal nanoparticles from a low-power soldering unit

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, July 2013, Elsevier

    Miss Virginia Gomez, Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  18. Mesoporous silica loaded with peracetic acid and silver nanoparticles as a dual-effect, highly efficient bactericidal agent

    Article • Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, October 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  19. Surface functionalization for tailoring the aggregation and magnetic behaviour of silica-coated iron oxide nanostructures

    Article • Nanotechnology, March 2012, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  20. Insights into the microwave-assisted preparation of supported iron oxide nanoparticles on silica-type mesoporous materials

    Article • Green Chemistry, January 2012, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Rafael Luque Alvarez de Sotomayor, Dr Alina M. BALU, Dr Francisco Balas

  21. CHAPTER 9. Introduction to Nanosafety

    Article • January 2012, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Francisco Balas

  22. A Dry Milling Approach for the Synthesis of Highly Active Nanoparticles Supported on Porous Materials

    Article • ChemSusChem, August 2011, Wiley

    Rafael Luque Alvarez de Sotomayor, Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas, Dr Alina M. BALU

  23. Al-promoted increase of surface area and adsorption capacity in ordered mesoporous silica materials with a cubic structure

    Article • Chemical Communications, January 2011, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Rafael Luque Alvarez de Sotomayor, Dr Esteban P. Urriolabeitia, Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  24. Surface Electrochemistry of Mesoporous Silicas as a Key Factor in the Design of Tailored Delivery Devices

    Article • Langmuir, March 2010, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  25. Reported nanosafety practices in research laboratories worldwide

    Article • Nature Nanotechnology, January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Jesus Santamaria, Dr Francisco Balas

  26. In vitro structural changes in porous HA/β-TCP scaffolds in simulated body fluid

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, September 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  27. Biomimetic apatite deposition on polymeric microspheres treated with a calcium silicate solution

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials, May 2009, Wiley

    Professor Rui L. Reis, Dr Francisco Balas

  28. Functionalization degree of SBA-15 as key factor to modulate sodium alendronate dosage

    Article • Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, December 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  29. Bone-regenerative bioceramic implants with drug and protein controlled delivery capability

    Article • Progress in Solid State Chemistry, August 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  30. L-Trp adsorption into silica mesoporous materials to promote bone formation

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, May 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  31. Flexible Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks for a Controlled Drug Delivery

    Article • Journal of the American Chemical Society, May 2008, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  32. Novel method to synthesize ordered mesoporous silica with high surface areas

    Article • Solid State Sciences, April 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  33. Studies on MCM-41 mesoporous silica for drug delivery: Effect of particle morphology and amine functionalization

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, March 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  34. Silica Materials for Medical Applications

    Article • The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal, January 2008, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francisco Balas, María Vallet-Regi

  35. ChemInform Abstract: Mesoporous Materials for Drug Delivery

    Article • ChemInform, December 2007, Wiley

    Dr Francisco Balas

  36. Alkaline treatments to render starch-based biodegradable polymers self-mineralizable

    Article • Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, November 2007, Wiley

    Dr Francisco Balas

  37. Mesoporous Materials for Drug Delivery

    Article • Angewandte Chemie, September 2007, Wiley

    Dr Daniel Arcos, Dr Francisco Balas

  38. Mesoporöse Materialien für den Wirkstofftransport

    Article • Angewandte Chemie, September 2007, Wiley

    Dr Francisco Balas

  39. Bioceramics and pharmaceuticals: A remarkable synergy

    Article • Solid State Sciences, September 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  40. Functionalization of different polymers with sulfonic groups as a way to coat them with a biomimetic apatite layer

    Article • Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine, June 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Francisco Balas

  41. Novel Method To Enlarge the Surface Area of SBA-15

    Article • Chemistry of Materials, June 2007, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  42. Structural characterization of nanosized silica spheres

    Article • Solid State Sciences, May 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  43. Surface modification of organic polymers with bioactive titanium oxide without the aid of a silane-coupling agent

    Article • Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine, February 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Francisco Balas

  44. Surface potential change in bioactive polymer during the process of biomimetic apatite formation in a simulated body fluid

    Article • Journal of Materials Chemistry, January 2007, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Professor Rui L. Reis, Dr Francisco Balas

  45. Drug Confinement and Delivery in Ceramic Implants

    Article • Drug Metabolism Letters, January 2007, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francisco Balas

  46. Confinement and Controlled Release of Bisphosphonates on Ordered Mesoporous Silica-Based Materials

    Article • Journal of the American Chemical Society, June 2006, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  47. Biomimetic Apatite Formation on Different Polymeric Microspheres Modified with Calcium Silicate Solutions

    Article • May 2006, CrossRef Test Account

    Professor Rui L. Reis, Dr Francisco Balas

  48. Biomimetic Apatite Formation on Different Polymeric Microspheres Modified with Calcium Silicate Solutions

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, May 2006, Trans Tech Publications

    Professor Rui L. Reis, Dr Francisco Balas

  49. Effective and Sustainable Multimedia Education for Children With Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Children s Health Care, March 2006, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Francisco Balas

  50. Formation of bone-like apatite on organic polymers treated with a silane-coupling agent and a titania solution

    Article • Biomaterials, March 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Francisco Balas

  51. Bonelike Apatite Formation on Synthetic Organic Polymers Coated with TiO<sub>2</sub>

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2003, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Francisco Balas

  52. Synthesis Routes for Bioactive Sol−Gel Glasses:  Alkoxides versus Nitrates

    Article • Chemistry of Materials, February 2002, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  53. Surface and Chemical Study of SiO 2 ·P 2 O 5 ·CaO·(MgO) Bioactive Glasses

    Article • Chemistry of Materials, March 2000, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Francisco Balas

  54. Influence of composition and surface characteristics on thein vitro bioactivity of SiO2?CaO?P2O5?MgO sol-gel glasses

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, November 1999, Wiley

    Dr Francisco Balas

  55. 10.4028/0-87849-402-2.966

    Article • Unmaintained records

    Professor Rui L. Reis, Dr Francisco Balas