Development of nanoformulations based on natural and modified clays (halloysite and hectorite) [...]

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Catania Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 13 Mar 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

The research activity focuses on the development of advanced nanoformulations based on natural clays, with particular emphasis on halloysite and hectorite, within WP4 of the EONANOBIOPS project. The researcher will be specifically dedicated to the design and preparation of nanoparticulate systems based on both pristine and modified clays for the encapsulation and controlled release of essential oils for agro-biological applications. Activities will include chemical and physicochemical surface modification of clays, , and physicochemical characterization of the resulting nanoformulations in terms of particle size, stability, and release profiles. Special attention will be devoted to optimizing clay structural and surface properties to enhance adhesion to plant surfaces, increase persistence of activity, and reduce environmental impact. This position will serve as the scientific reference within UNICT for all methodologies related to halloysite and functionalized clay-based systems Italy Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: EUROPE Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

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