<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CasadoLab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellcome to CasadoLab, a Physical Chemistry Laboratory at University of Málaga. A space to present our research, publications and seminars we attend.]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:44:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.casadolab.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado participates in the World Congress on Materials Science &#38; Engineering in Budapest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Casado took part in the World Congress on Materials Science &#38; Engineering, held at the Mövenpick Hotel in Budapest, an international meeting focused on the theme “Materials Shaping the Future: From Fundamentals to Frontier Technologies.” Within this framework, he delivered the lecture “Photonic Materials from Chemical Design: Narrowband Emitters and Laser Dyes”, devoted to the development of photonic materials through the chemical design of new molecular structures. During his...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-participates-in-the-world-congress-on-materials-science-engineering-in-budapest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaaf0df72df0540568978a6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_ac106e9e6ade4667a96164b5a43f5f98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_874,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado participates in POLYMAT Spotlight 2026 in San Sebastián]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Casado took part in POLYMAT Spotlight 2026, held in San Sebastián, with the lecture “Photophysics: From Linear-Planar Narrowband Emitters to Cyclic-Curved Lasing Emitters.” During his presentation, he explored different approaches to the design and study of advanced molecular emitters, showing how molecular structure and geometry directly influence their photophysical properties and their behaviour as light-emitting materials. The lecture addressed the evolution from linear and planar...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-participates-in-polymat-spotlight-2026-in-san-sebasti%C3%A1n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaaeecc9c899360661b00a9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_3d141db09aff4a92a31e734f29a37e70~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado participates in the 20th National School on Molecular Materials (ENMM 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Casado took part in the 20th National School on Molecular Materials (ENMM 2026) with the lecture “Molecular Photophysics toward Photonic Materials”, included in the Advanced Characterization module. During his presentation, he addressed key concepts in molecular photophysics and their application to the development and characterization of new photonic materials, showing how the study of the electronic and optical properties of molecules is essential for designing materials with advanced...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-participates-in-the-20th-national-school-on-molecular-materials-enmm-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaaed88ae769833007493e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_4bfafa3a385148f8b9a6d390fb981cc6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado brings Physics and Chemistry closer to students at IES Cánovas del Castillo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Casado took part in the Science Week at IES Cánovas del Castillo, sharing a session with students devoted to discovering Physics and Chemistry in a practical, engaging and accessible way. During the activity, he presented a series of scientific experiments and demonstrations that allowed students to observe first-hand some of the principles behind these disciplines and to understand how science is present in many aspects of everyday life. The initiative also aimed to spark curiosity...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-brings-physics-and-chemistry-closer-to-students-at-ies-c%C3%A1novas-del-castillo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaae3aeae76983300747f37</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:46:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_b45fc96150e74675b3eb59df98a3fdbf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>factoria34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado among the 77 University of Málaga researchers recognised as scientists with the highest international impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Casado is among the UMA researchers included in the 2025 edition of the international database of high-impact scientists based on Scopus bibliometric indicators. In this edition, 77 researchers affiliated with the University of Málaga are included among scientists recognised for their international scientific impact. The classification forms part of the annual update of “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators”, led by Stanford University researcher John...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-among-the-77-university-of-m%C3%A1laga-researchers-recognised-as-scientists-with-the-highest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaae231c4df873899e4965b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:41:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_5ba3e7394cd64c399f4cb600af043684~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CasadoLab participates in the commemoration of the bicentenary of the discovery of benzene at the University of Málaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 10 October 2025, the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Málaga hosted a scientific event to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of benzene, one of the most important molecules in the development of modern chemistry. Held in the Faculty of Sciences, the event brought together leading researchers to explore the evolution of our understanding of benzene and its impact on areas ranging from organic chemistry to advanced materials and nanoscience. The programme opened with...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/casadolab-participates-in-the-commemoration-of-the-bicentenary-of-the-discovery-of-benzene-at-the-un</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaadd033c0b1545f01542e3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:18:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_e1bd65d5be704751b84388fc22746c01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_749,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our latest discovery: fluorescent molecules that light up in water and help us visualize our cells more clearly]]></title><description><![CDATA[In collaboration with the Biomimetic Dendrimers and Photonics Laboratory at IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, we have achieved a breakthrough that brings together materials science and biomedicine. We have developed a new family of fluorescent molecules with promising applications in the study of living cells and in the medicine of the future. The findings have been published in Advanced Materials, one of the world’s most influential scientific journals, which features contributions from...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/our-latest-discovery-fluorescent-molecules-that-light-up-in-water-and-help-us-visualize-our-cells-m</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaade602dc1ddd4aee244e7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:27:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_edb89db91d7b4419bc2712f36c5c227a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CasadoLab receives the second-highest research funding at UMA, which is also the best-funded university in Andalusia, consolidating its academic excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Málaga has secured more than €10 million in funding for research projects under the 2024 call of the National Plan, awarded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. This is the highest amount achieved in recent years, almost doubling the figure from the previous call, which amounted to €5,694,125. An analysis of the evolution of the funding obtained, the number of projects submitted and awarded, and the predoctoral contracts secured confirms the growing...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/casadolab-receives-the-second-highest-research-funding-at-uma-which-is-also-the-best-funded-univers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaadb5372df054056894ad4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:10:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_5cecc2094abf42bfb2032aa48e367653~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Málaga and Rome to Share the New Headquarters of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Málaga and Rome will share the new global headquarters of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), the organization that oversees and manages the advancement of chemistry worldwide, with more than 2,000 members from 57 different countries. The IUPAC Secretariat, the Union’s administrative and technical center, is relocating after almost 30 years based at Research Triangle Park in North Carolina (USA). The move follows a selection process that began in June 2024, which...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/m%C3%A1laga-and-rome-to-share-the-new-headquarters-of-the-international-union-of-pure-and-applied-chemist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaad85bae769833007467ed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_c704c3b049a647c4b43a6a75ec0141e8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new chemical model of double-layer graphene with improved semiconductor properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our laboratory has been working for some time in collaboration with researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid on a molecular model of a double-layer graphene system capable of controlling rotation, which, in turn, allows us to control conductivity and achieve potentially spectacular semiconducting properties. The result is a new bilayer graphene molecular model. By designing covalently linked molecular nanographenes, we can simulate the search for the magic angle between...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/a-new-chemical-model-of-double-layer-graphene-with-improved-semiconductor-properties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaad5a372df054056893e3d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 17:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_ead2efa80f8c486282386621f1ebe7c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado named 'Top Author' by the scientific journal 'Angewandte Chemie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The german scientific journal 'Angewandte Chemie' selected Juan Casado as 'top author'. His achievement has being publishing 10 articles...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-named-top-author-by-the-scientific-journal-angewandte-chemie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b602005ed9d0c9ae3a3f3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:52:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_f6f9e764d4e74d568f51fd1a82c0912b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado went to McGill University and Toronto University]]></title><description><![CDATA[After so many years, our main scientist, Juan Casado, went back to Canadá. In there he was able to attend to a symposium at McGill...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-went-to-mcgill-university-and-toronto-university</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b5d58f644b48ede08fed5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:37:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_ea4ec23ec86542b1abc05b9b25f8d420~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second International Symposium on Molecular Materials in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Casado participated at the second International Symposium on Molecular Materials in Hong Kong with h is lecture ‘Bonding against...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/second-international-symposium-on-molecular-materials-in-hong-kong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b5c72de2b8aac0756ee08</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:27:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_2100811066344c04b8201badbf6fbb32~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our recent work on the surprising behavior of very long oligoynes published in Angewandte Chemie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angewandte Chemie is the most popular german chemistry journal. They have published our work on the surprising behavior of very long...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/our-recent-work-on-the-surprising-behavior-of-very-long-oligoynes-published-in-angewandte-chemie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b5b6d05ed9d0c9ae39582</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:24:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_eba54b5d91fc40a2addf3cefe2c6aaed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Casado, one the most popular investigators in the world by Standford University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standford University released a ranking of the most popular and influent investigators in the world. 44 of them are from University of...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/juan-casado-one-the-most-popular-investigators-in-the-world-by-standford-university</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b59caf477162f2dade139</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:16:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d564e4_52f79f0eb64f4f63a3aa1328edae1d75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double SOMO-HOMO in JACS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though we have published many of our articles at the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), this keeps feeling really...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/double-somo-homo-in-jacs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673b57d2d8af45413062c07f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:09:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_a46a5901be4e463db4b885ab5d886bf3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VI Symposium of the Chemistry Excellence Unit, University of Granada]]></title><description><![CDATA[We continue to present our study on 'Non-bonding states: from radicals to diradicals' at various symposiums and conferences to which we...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/vi-symposium-of-the-chemistry-excellence-unit-university-of-granada</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c3cee83c7366ab911d9651</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_a99d98b2abd74dd9be0795d74ae321bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molecules with non-bonding states: Juan Casado's lecture at Beilstein Symposium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week we participated at Beilstein Symposium on p-Conjugated Molecular and Materials, in Germany. Under the title 'Non-bonding...]]></description><link>https://www.casadolab.com/post/molecules-with-non-bonding-states-juan-casado-s-lecture-at-beilstein-symposium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655ba675abc90f6270a7c9f1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:02:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5f05_116ffbd3ce9c46a4937062148747797b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>casadolabweb</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>