Project goals:
In December 2016 the project “ Development of innovative technologies to create nanocapsules and nanosystems for controlled release substances for biomedical and cosmetic applications” whose acronym is NANOCUBE, was accepted for financing by the Tuscany Region. The project intends to develop original active nanometrics systems for biomedical and cosmetic applications, such as:
• Nanomaterials in the form of nanofibers and core-shell nanocapsules for local treatment of skin
• Nanomaterials in the form of nanofibers and core-shell nanocapsules 100% of vegetable origin for release of natural substances (essential oils) for a cosmetic or dermocosmetic (class I non-sterile medical devices) use.
• Self-supporting, nanostructured, bio-active patches for the treatment of chronic wounds.
NANOCUBE's goal is also to develop the right equipment for the production of such nanostructured systems, overcoming the current technological and commercial barriers.
The project was presented by the Tuscan consortium composed of the coordinator TECHA S.r.l., FLORA S.r.l., Linari Engineering S.r.l, supported by Laboratory for Biomaterials & Graft Technology,CNR-IFC, excellence in the field of biomaterials and biotechnologies.