{"id":3753,"date":"2026-01-07T08:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T13:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanomof.com.co\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:21:15","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nanomof.com.co\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Innovating to Regenerate<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At NanoMOF, we believe that engineering and materials science can be transformative forces for the planet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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HOW WE GENERATE VALUE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our purpose is to convert agro-industrial waste into high-value solutions, driving a circular and sustainable economy that benefits both the natural environment and producing communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We don't just design materials; we design impact.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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HOW WE DO IT<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We apply an open innovation model based on three fundamental pillars:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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1. Applied Research (R+i): <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We develop high-performance carbonaceous materials, validated through advanced scientific methods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We combine mechanical engineering, chemistry, and materials science with the local knowledge of agricultural communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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3. Circularity and Sustainability<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We promote processes that regenerate soil, purify water, and reduce emissions, with full traceability of the origin of each biomass.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Every NanoMOF product is born from a balance between technical precision and environmental commitment.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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NanoMOF emerged as an academic and technological initiative developed at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) and the GINUMA group, with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and international collaboration with the University of the Basque Country (UPV\/EHU).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The project evolved from carbonaceous materials research to the creation of a laboratory specialized in biomass, advanced pyrolysis, and chemical activation, with the goal of scaling sustainable solutions to an industrial level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Track Record<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Years of Experience<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Over 5 years<\/strong> of research in pyrolysis, activation, and materials characterization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Experience in projects with universities, companies, and international cooperation entities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Finalist in sustainable innovation and scientific entrepreneurship initiatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Participation in technological development calls and circular economy projects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Winners of the 22nd edition of seed capital. Supported by CREAME and organized by the Medell\u00edn City Council.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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NanoMOF<\/strong> was born as a result of a multidisciplinary degree project that integrated engineering, sustainability, and rural development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Currently, we continue to develop applied research lines with a real impact in Colombian and Latin American territories.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From academia to the lab, from the lab to the world<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our team is comprised of engineers, scientists, and technicians specialized in:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We combine knowledge, creativity, and purpose to create a measurable and lasting impact.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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