SBMG focuses its activities in the i3N thematic lines, namely on TL1, TL3 and TL4. SBMG research is focused on:

1. Biomimetic cellulose-based materials with stimuli-responsive properties allowing the control and detection of chirality at the micro- and nanoscale (TL3). The group also performs research on fundamental properties of liquid crystals, their instabilities, and applications. Related to cellulose nanocrystals liquid crystal systems, the group is recognized internationally, and the work developed
   opened a new field of research in this area dedicated to water/cellulose interactions and phase separation systems. The international community has recognized the work of the group: 2023 – “The Lars Onsager Professorship 2023 and Medal” by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway; 2019 – “Frederiks medal” (field of Liquid Crystals Chemistry).
2. The development of hybrid bio(nano)materials for biomedical applications (TL3, TL4): multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for cancer theranostics, controlled drug delivery systems, bio-batteries, and scaffolds for tissue regeneration.
3. Rheometry and NMR spectroscopy as tools for the development of new materials for, e.g., grouts for consolidation of stone masonry buildings and biomedical applications (injectable hydrogel systems) (TL1, TL3, TL4). NMR spectroscopy played a pivotal role, not only elucidating the molecular interactions between cellulose-derived polymers and ionic liquids, thereby aiding in understanding solution behaviour, and facilitating the customization of solvent systems, but also enabling a comprehensive investigation of transport properties within the gels, providing insights to rationalise their conductivity. This technique was crucial for the development of ion gels derived from poly(ionic liquids) originating from natural polymers, resulting in the creation of a gel polymer electrolyte with remarkably high conductivity. A patent was granted (PT 110572 B).