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Hire Dr. Francisco B.

Spain

Profile Summary

Material chemist with wide experience in chemical engineering and nanotechnology. I am devoted to research in synthesis of nanomaterials with several technological applications, such as in catalysis and biomedicine. Some of my previous research in these areas has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals with a large number or citations in the latest years. My research interest also include the development of novel procedures for a safety nanotechnology through chemistry and engineering.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Chemistry
• ☆ Catalysis
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Physical Chemistry
• ☆ Nanotechnology
• ☆ Composite Materials
• ☆ Solid State Sciences
• ☆ Chemical Engineering

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Work Experience

Lecturer

Universidad de Zaragoza

June 2017 - Present

Ramon y Cajal Researcher

Universidad de Zaragoza

May 2014 - January 2017

Researcher

Instituto de Carboquímica

January 2012 - May 2014

Universidad de Zaragoza

September 2007 - January 2012

Assistant Professor

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

April 2005 - August 2007

Post-Doc Researcher

Nara Sentan Kagaku Gijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku

May 2003 - November 2003

Post-Doc researcher

Kyoto Daigaku

October 2001 - March 2003

Education

PhD

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

December 1996 - March 2002

BSc in Chemistry

Facultad de Ciencias Químicas

October 1991 - June 1996

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Francisco Balas, Arturo Sanz-Marco, José L. Hueso, Víctor Sebastian, David Nielsen, Susanne Mossin, Juan P. Holgado, Carlos J. Bueno-Alejo, Jesus Santamaria(2021). LED-driven controlled deposition of Ni onto TiO2 for visible-light expanded conversion of carbon dioxide into C1–C2 alkanes . Nanoscale Advances. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Francisco Balas, Alberto Clemente, Nuria Moreno, M. Pilar Lobera, Jesus Santamaria(2018). Versatile hollow fluorescent metal-silica nanohybrids through a modified microemulsion synthesis route . Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 513. p. 497--504. Elsevier {BV}

Alberto Clemente and M. Pilar Lobera and Francisco Balas and Jesus Santamaria(2018). A versatile generator of nanoparticle aerosols. A novel tool in environmental and occupational exposure assessment . Science of The Total Environment. 625. p. 978 - 986.

Alberto Clemente and M. Pilar Lobera and Francisco Balas and Jesus Santamaria(2018). A versatile generator of nanoparticle aerosols. A novel tool in environmental and occupational exposure assessment . Science of The Total Environment. 625. p. 978 - 986.

Francisco Balas, Andrea Fabre, Alberto Clemente, M. Pilar Lobera, Jesús Santamaría, Michiel T. Kreutzer, J. Ruud van Ommen(2017). Modeling the size distribution in a fluidized bed of nanopowder . Environmental Science: Nano. 4. (3). p. 670--678. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})

Clemente, A., Moreno, N., Lobera, M.P., Balas, F., Santamaria, J.(2016). Fluorescently labelled SiO<inf>2</inf> nanoparticles as tracers in natural waters: Dependence of detection limits on environmental conditions . Environmental Science: Nano. 3. (3). p. 631-637.

Francisco Balas, Daniel Carmona, Jesus Santamaria(2014). Pore ordering and surface properties of FDU-12 and SBA-15 mesoporous materials and their relation to drug loading and release in aqueous environments . Materials Research Bulletin. 59. p. 311--322. Elsevier {BV}

(2014). Development of a self-cleaning dispersion and exposure chamber: Application to the monitoring of simulated accidents involving the generation of airborne nanoparticles . Journal of Hazardous Materials.

Gomez, V., Irusta, S., Balas, F., Navascues, N., Santamaria, J.(2014). Unintended emission of nanoparticle aerosols during common laboratory handling operations . Journal of Hazardous Materials. 279. p. 75-84.

Us&#243;n, L., Colmenares, M.G., Hueso, J.L., Sebasti&#225;n, V., Balas, F., Arruebo, M., Santamar&#237;a, J.(2014). VOCs abatement using thick eggshell Pt/SBA-15 pellets with hierarchical porosity . Catalysis Today. 227. p. 179-186.

Clemente, A., Lobera, M.P., Balas, F., Santamaria, J.(2014). Development of a self-cleaning dispersion and exposure chamber: Application to the monitoring of simulated accidents involving the generation of airborne nanoparticles . Journal of Hazardous Materials. 280. p. 226-234.

Francisco Balas, Virginia Gomez, Alberto Clemente, Silvia Irusta, Jesus Santamaria(2014). Identification of TiO 2 nanoparticles using La and Ce as labels: application to the evaluation of surface contamination during the handling of nanosized matter . Environ. Sci.: Nano. Royal Society of Chemistry ($\lbrace$RSC$\rbrace$)

Carmona, D., Balas, F., Santamaria, J.(2014). Pore ordering and surface properties of FDU-12 and SBA-15 mesoporous materials and their relation to drug loading and release in aqueous environments . Materials Research Bulletin. 59. p. 311-322.

Clemente, A., Balas, F., Lobera, M.P., Irusta, S., Santamaria, J.(2013). Fluidized bed generation of stable silica nanoparticle aerosols . Aerosol Science and Technology. 47. (8). p. 867-874.

Gomez, V., Irusta, S., Balas, F., Santamaria, J.(2013). Generation of TiO2 Aerosols from liquid suspensions: Influence of colloid characteristics . Aerosol Science and Technology. 47. (12). p. 1383-1392.

G&#243;mez, V., Irusta, S., Balas, F., Santamaria, J.(2013). Intense generation of respirable metal nanoparticles from a low-power soldering unit . Journal of Hazardous Materials. 256-257. p. 84-89.

Balu, A.M., Dallinger, D., Obermayer, D., Campelo, J.M., Romero, A.A., Carmona, D., Balas, F., Yohida, K., Gai, P.L., Vargas, C., et al.(2012). Insights into the microwave-assisted preparation of supported iron oxide nanoparticles on silica-type mesoporous materials . Green Chemistry. 14. (2). p. 393-402.

Carmona, D., Lalueza, P., Balas, F., Arruebo, M., Santamar&#237;a, J.(2012). Mesoporous silica loaded with peracetic acid and silver nanoparticles as a dual-effect, highly efficient bactericidal agent . Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 161. p. 84-90.

Roca, A.G., Carmona, D., Miguel-Sancho, N., Bomat&#237;-Miguel, O., Balas, F., Piquer, C., Santamar&#237;a, J.(2012). Surface functionalization for tailoring the aggregation and magnetic behaviour of silica-coated iron oxide nanostructures . Nanotechnology. 23. (15).

Pineda, A., Balu, A.M., Campelo, J.M., Romero, A.A., Carmona, D., Balas, F., Santamaria, J., Luque, R.(2011). A dry milling approach for the synthesis of highly active nanoparticles supported on porous materials . ChemSusChem. 4. (11). p. 1561-1565.

Carmona, D., Balas, F., Mayoral, A., Luque, R., Urriolabeitia, E.P., Santamar&#237;a, J.(2011). Al-promoted increase of surface area and adsorption capacity in ordered mesoporous silica materials with a cubic structure . Chemical Communications. 47. (45). p. 12337-12339.

Balas, F., Arruebo, M., Urrutia, J., Santamar&#237;a, J.(2010). Reported nanosafety practices in research laboratories worldwide . Nature Nanotechnology. 5. (2). p. 93-96.

Nieto, A., Colilla, M., Balas, F., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2010). Surface electrochemistry of mesoporous silicas as a key factor in the design of tailored delivery devices . Langmuir. 26. (7). p. 5038-5049.

Leonor, I.B., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2009). Biomimetic apatite deposition on polymeric microspheres treated with a calcium silicate solution . Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials. 91. (1). p. 239-247.

S&#225;nchez-Salcedo, S., Balas, F., Izquierdo-Barba, I., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2009). In vitro structural changes in porous HA/β-TCP scaffolds in simulated body fluid . Acta Biomaterialia. 5. (7). p. 2738-2751.

Francisco Balas, Maria Vallet-Regi(2008). Silica Materials for Medical Applications . TOBEJ. 2. (1). p. 1--9. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.

Francisco Balas, Maria Vallet-Regi, Daniel Arcos(2008). ChemInform Abstract: Mesoporous Materials for Drug Delivery . ChemInform. 39. (2). Wiley-Blackwell

Colilla, M., Balas, F., Manzano, M., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2008). Novel method to synthesize ordered mesoporous silica with high surface areas . Solid State Sciences. 10. (4). p. 408-415.

Balas, F., Manzano, M., Colilla, M., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2008). L-Trp adsorption into silica mesoporous materials to promote bone formation . Acta Biomaterialia. 4. (3). p. 514-522.

Nieto, A., Balas, F., Colilla, M., Manzano, M., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2008). Functionalization degree of SBA-15 as key factor to modulate sodium alendronate dosage . Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 116. (1-3). p. 4-13.

Vallet-Reg&#237;, M., Balas, F., Colilla, M., Manzano, M.(2008). Bone-regenerative bioceramic implants with drug and protein controlled delivery capability . Progress in Solid State Chemistry. 36. (3). p. 163-191.

Horcajada, P., Serre, C., Maurin, G., Ramsahye, N.A., Balas, F., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M., Sebban, M., Taulelle, F., F&#233;rey, G.(2008). Flexible porous metal-organic frameworks for a controlled drug delivery . Journal of the American Chemical Society. 130. (21). p. 6774-6780.

Manzano, M., Aina, V., Are&#225;n, C.O., Balas, F., Cauda, V., Colilla, M., Delgado, M.R., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2008). Studies on MCM-41 mesoporous silica for drug delivery: Effect of particle morphology and amine functionalization . Chemical Engineering Journal. 137. (1). p. 30-37.

Francisco Balas, Mar&#237;a Vallet-Reg&#237;, Daniel Arcos(2007). Mesoporöse Materialien für den Wirkstofftransport . Angew. Chem. 119. (40). p. 7692--7703. Wiley-Blackwell

Colilla, M., Balas, F., Manzano, M., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2007). Novel method to enlarge the surface area of SBA-15 . Chemistry of Materials. 19. (13). p. 3099-3101.

Vallet-Reg&#237;, M., Balas, F., Arcos, D.(2007). Mesoporous materials for drug delivery . Angewandte Chemie - International Edition. 46. (40). p. 7548-7558.

Vallet-Reg&#237;, M., Balas, F., Colilla, M., Manzano, M.(2007). Drug confinement and delivery in ceramic implants . Drug metabolism letters. 1. (1). p. 37-40.

Balas, F., Kokubo, T., Kawashita, M., Nakamura, T.(2007). Surface modification of organic polymers with bioactive titanium oxide without the aid of a silane-coupling agent . Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine. 18. (6). p. 1167-1174.

Leonor, I.B., Kim, H.-M., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2007). Alkaline treatments to render starch-based biodegradable polymers self-mineralizable . Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 1. (6). p. 425-435.

Vallet-Reg&#237;, M., Balas, F., Colilla, M., Manzano, M.(2007). Bioceramics and pharmaceuticals: A remarkable synergy . Solid State Sciences. 9. (9). p. 768-776.

Leonor, I.B., Kim, H.-M., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2007). Functionalization of different polymers with sulfonic groups as a way to coat them with a biomimetic apatite layer . Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine. 18. (10). p. 1923-1930.

Balas, F., Rodr&#237;guez-Delgado, M., Otero-Arean, C., Conde, F., Matesanz, E., Esquivias, L., Ram&#237;rez-Castellanos, J., Gonzalez-Calbet, J., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2007). Structural characterization of nanosized silica spheres . Solid State Sciences. 9. (5). p. 351-356.

Leonor, I.B., Kim, H.-M., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2007). Surface potential change in bioactive polymer during the process of biomimetic apatite formation in a simulated body fluid . Journal of Materials Chemistry. 17. (38). p. 4057-4063.

Santosh Krishna, E. Andrew Balas, Benjamin D. Francisco, Peter Konig(2006). Effective and Sustainable Multimedia Education for Children With Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial . Children's Health Care. 35. (1). p. 75--90. Informa $\lbrace$UK$\rbrace$ Limited

Francisco Balas, Isabel B. Leonor, Masakazu Kawashita, Rui L. Reis, Tadashi Kokubo, Takashi Nakamura(2006). Biomimetic Apatite Formation on Different Polymeric Microspheres Modified with Calcium Silicate Solutions . KEM. 309-311. p. 279--282. Trans Tech Publications

Balas, F., Manzano, M., Horcajada, P., Vallet-Regi, M.(2006). Confinement and controlled release of bisphosphonates on ordered mesoporous silica-based materials . Journal of the American Chemical Society. 128. (25). p. 8116-8117.

Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Nakamura, T., Kokubo, T.(2006). Formation of bone-like apatite on organic polymers treated with a silane-coupling agent and a titania solution . Biomaterials. 27. (9). p. 1704-1710.

Balas, F., P&#233;rez-Pariente, J., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2003). In vitro bioactivity of silicon-substituted hydroxyapatites . Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A. 66. (2). p. 364-375.

R&#225;mila, A., Balas, F., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2002). Synthesis routes for bioactive sol-gel glasses: Alkoxides versus nitrates . Chemistry of Materials. 14. (2). p. 542-548.

Balas, F., Arcos, D., P&#233;rez-Pariente, J., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2001). Textural properties of SiO2 · CaO · P2O5 glasses prepared by the sol-gel method . Journal of Materials Research. 16. (5). p. 1345-1348.

Perez-Pariente, J., Balas, F., Vallet-Regi, M.(2000). Surface and chemical study of SiO2·P2O5·CaO·(MgO) bioactive glasses . Chemistry of Materials. 12. (3). p. 750-755.

P&#233;rez-Pariente, J., Balas, F., Rom&#225;n, J., Salinas, A.J., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(1999). Influence of composition and surface characteristics on the in vitro bioactivity of SiO2-CaO-P2O5-MgO sol-gel glasses. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. 47. (2). p. 170-175.

Alejandra Nieto, Montserrat Colilla, Francisco Balas, María Vallet-Regí, 2010, 'Surface Electrochemistry of Mesoporous Silicas as a Key Factor in the Design of Tailored Delivery Devices', <i>Langmuir</i>, vol. 26, no. 7, pp. 5038-5049 .

Montserrat Colilla, Francisco Balas, Miguel Manzano, María Vallet-Regí, 2008, 'Novel method to synthesize ordered mesoporous silica with high surface areas', <i>Solid State Sciences</i>, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 408-415 .

Maria Vallet-Regi, Francisco Balas, 2008, 'Silica Materials for Medical Applications', <i>The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal</i>, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1-9 .

Montserrat Colilla, Francisco Balas, Miguel Manzano, María Vallet-Regí, 2007, 'Novel Method To Enlarge the Surface Area of SBA-15', <i>Chemistry of Materials</i>, vol. 19, no. 13, pp. 3099-3101 .

Francisco Balas, Miguel Manzano, Montserrat Colilla, María Vallet-Regí, 2008, 'L-Trp adsorption into silica mesoporous materials to promote bone formation', <i>Acta Biomaterialia</i>, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 514-522 .

Maria Vallet-Regi, Francisco Balas, Montserrat Colilla, Miguel Manzano, 2007, 'Drug Confinement and Delivery in Ceramic Implants', <i>Drug Metabolism Letters</i>, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 37-40 .

María Vallet-Regí, Francisco Balas, Daniel Arcos, 2007, 'Mesoporous Materials for Drug Delivery', <i>Angewandte Chemie International Edition</i>, vol. 46, no. 40, pp. 7548-7558 .

María Vallet-Regí, Francisco Balas, Daniel Arcos, 2007, 'Mesoporöse Materialien für den Wirkstofftransport', <i>Angewandte Chemie</i>, vol. 119, no. 40, pp. 7692-7703 .

Masakazu Kawashita, Francisco Balas, Hyun Min Kim, Chikara Ohtsuki, Tadashi Kokubo, Takashi Nakamura, 2004, 'Bonelike Apatite Formation on Synthetic Organic Polymers Coated with TiO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;', <i>Key Engineering Materials</i>, vol. 254-256, pp. 467-472 .

Maria Vallet-Regi, Francisco Balas, Daniel Arcos, 2008, 'ChemInform Abstract: Mesoporous Materials for Drug Delivery', <i>ChemInform</i>, vol. 39, no. 2 .

Francisco Balas, Miguel Manzano, Patricia Horcajada, María Vallet-Regí, 2006, 'Confinement and Controlled Release of Bisphosphonates on Ordered Mesoporous Silica-Based Materials', <i>Journal of the American Chemical Society</i>, vol. 128, no. 25, pp. 8116-8117 .

Alejandra Nieto, Francisco Balas, Montserrat Colilla, Miguel Manzano, María Vallet-Regí, 2008, 'Functionalization degree of SBA-15 as key factor to modulate sodium alendronate dosage', <i>Microporous and Mesoporous Materials</i>, vol. 116, no. 1-3, pp. 4-13 .

Francisco Balas, Masakazu Kawashita, Takashi Nakamura, Tadashi Kokubo, 2006, 'Formation of bone-like apatite on organic polymers treated with a silane-coupling agent and a titania solution', <i>Biomaterials</i>, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 1704-1710 .

BOOK

Balas, F.(2013). Introduction to nanosafety . RSC Green Chemistry. p. 213-222.

Leonor, I.B., Kim, H.-M., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2006). Formation of bone-like apatite on polymeric surfaces modified with -SO 3H groups . Materials Science Forum. 514-516. (PART 2). p. 966-969.

Leonor, I.B., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2006). Biomimetic apatite formation on different polymeric microspheres modified with calcium silicate solutions . Key Engineering Materials. 309-311 I. p. 279-282.

Leonor, I.B., Kim, H.-M., Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Reis, R.L., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2005). Surface charge of bioactive polyethylene modified with -SO3H groups and its apatite inducing capability in simulated body fluid . Key Engineering Materials. 284-286. p. 453-456.

Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Kim, H.M., Ohtsuki, C., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2004). Bonelike Apatite Formation on Synthetic Organic Polymers Coated with TiO2 . Key Engineering Materials. 254-256. p. 467-470.

OTHER

Francisco Balas(2012). CHAPTER 9. Introduction to Nanosafety . Sustainable Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles. p. 213--222. Royal Society of Chemistry ($\lbrace$RSC$\rbrace$)

Francisco Balas, Isabel B. Leonor, Hyun Min Kim, Masakazu Kawashita, Rui L. Reis, Tadashi Kokubo, Takashi Nakamura(2006). Formation of Bone-Like Apatite on Polymeric Surfaces Modified with -SO₃H Groups . Advanced Materials Forum III. p. 966--969. $\lbrace$CrossRef$\rbrace$

Francisco Balas, Isabel B. Leonor, Masakazu Kawashita, Rui L. Reis, Tadashi Kokubo, Takashi Nakamura(2006). Biomimetic Apatite Formation on Different Polymeric Microspheres Modified with Calcium Silicate Solutions . Bioceramics 18. p. 279--282. $\lbrace$CrossRef$\rbrace$

CONFERENCE PAPER

Colilla, M., Manzano, M., Balas, F., Vallet-Reg&#237;, M.(2008). Control of alendronate dosage in mesoporous silica delivery systems . 8th World Biomaterials Congress 2008. 3.

Balas, F., Kawashita, M., Ohtsuki, C., Kim, H.-M., Kokubo, T., Nakamura, T.(2004). Bonelike apatite formation on synthetic polymers coated with titanium oxide . Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress.

BOOK CHAPTER

Isabel B. Leonor, Francisco Balas, Masakazu Kawashita, Rui L. Reis, Tadashi Kokubo, Takashi Nakamura, 2006, 'Biomimetic Apatite Formation on Different Polymeric Microspheres Modified with Calcium Silicate Solutions', <i>Key Engineering Materials</i>, pp. 279-282 .