Nano Matters

Using Nanotechnology to Improve the Performance of Batteries

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Tod Pascal, Assistant Professor of NanoEngineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, discusses his work on improving the performance of batteries by using various nanomaterials.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/jUcrci3VvOU   CREDITS   ...

Using Nanomaterials to Develop Highly Sensitive Sensors

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Sherine Obare, the Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses her work using nanomaterials to develop highly sensitive sensors that detect contaminants in the environment.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is...

Controlling Internal Bleeding with Nanoparticles

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Erin Lavik, Professor of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, describes how she and her team have developed nanoparticles to control internal bleeding resulting from traumatic injuries.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https:/...

Developing Nanostructured Polymer Membranes for Various Applications

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Chinedum Osuji, the Eduardo D. Glandt Presidential Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his work developing nanostructured polymer membranes for a variety of applications, including water purification, battery improvement, and chemical separation.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed capti...

Developing Sustainable, High-Performance Polymers from Lignin

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Thomas Epps, III, the Allan and Myra Ferguson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, discusses his work developing sustainable, high-performance polymers from lignin, an organic compound present in plants.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, ...

Using Nanotechnology to Design Wear-and-Forgettable Biosensors

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Nanshu Lu, Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses her work using nanotechnology to design wear-and-forgettable biosensors that can monitor a person’s health.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube Channel. For this episode, go to: ht...

Using Nanotechnology to Improve Organ Preservation for Transplantation

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Beth Stadler, Professor and Associate Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, discusses her work using nanotechnology to improve the preservation of organs for transplantation.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/ypyV345MFAU   CREDITS   ...

Using nanotechnology to make concrete stronger and more durable

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Ange Akono, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, discusses how she and her team use various nanomaterials to prevent concrete from cracking, which could make it stronger and more durable.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/AhJ...

Exploring Novel Nanostructures and Interfaces for Advanced Electronics

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Xia Hong, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, describes how she and her team are creating and studying complex oxide nanostructures and interfaces for advanced electronics.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/GX...

Using Nanotechnology to Turn Plants into Sensing and Biomanufacturing Devices

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Juan Pablo Giraldo, Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, describes his work using nanotechnology to turn plants into sensing and biomanufacturing devices.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/oqQ1tkqK_I...

Finding Alternatives to Cement and Ways to Recycle It: A Podcast Snippet with Ange-Therese Akono

In this snippet from the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Ange-Therese Akono, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, discusses research she is pursuing to find alternatives to cement and ways to recycle it.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Ange-Therese Akono Northwestern University   Produced by: Andrew Pomeroy   Music:   Ins...

Using Nanotechnology to Detect and Degrade “Forever Chemicals”

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Alexis Carpenter, Chief Scientist at Triad Growth Partners + AxNano, discusses how nanotechnology is used to detect and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].     Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/JOCDjPm5RVI   CREDITS   Sp...

Cleaning Up the Environment with a Nanotechnology-Enabled Sponge

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Vinayak Dravid, the Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, describes how he and his team have developed a nanotechnology-enabled sponge that could be used to clean up the environment.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/0kThlr...

Using Nanotechnology to Create Cleaner Sources of Energy

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Dr. Adam Rondinone, Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, a user facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), highlights nanotechnology’s role in enabling cleaner sources of energy.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/NrPndWkqWkQ   CREDITS ...

Improving Optical Microscopes to Better Characterize Materials at the Nanoscale

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Jim Schuck, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, describes the techniques he and his team have developed to improve the resolution of optical microscopes and better characterize materials at the nanoscale.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our Youtube Channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/zN...

Exploring Novel Nanomaterials for Neuromorphic Computing

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Dr. Jeff Blackburn, a senior scientist and group manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, describes how he and his team have been exploring novel nanomaterials that could one day be used for neuromorphic computing.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/WtmZNU0r3Yk  ...

Investigating nanoparticle-based vaccines that protect against different coronavirus strains

In this episode of Nano Matters, Pamela Bjorkman, the David Baltimore Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech, discusses her work on nanoparticle-based vaccines that could protect people against different strains of coronavirus.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/N1iQ_ZHnebs   CREDITS   Special th...

Using Nanotechnology to Fight Infection

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Scott VanEpps, an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Biomedical Engineering and the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program at the University of Michigan, describes his work on using nanotechnology to fight infection.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: htt...

Improving Electron Microscopes to Take a Closer Look at Atoms

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, David Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and the co-director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science, describes how he and his team have set a world record in the resolution of an electron microscope.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube...

Developing nanosensors to monitor biomarkers in the body in real time

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Heather Clark, Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry at Northeastern University and Director of the Institute for Chemical Imaging of Living Systems, describes her work on developing nanosensors to continuously measure biomarkers in the body.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://y...

Exploring the promising applications of carbon nanotube-based biosensors

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Dan Roxbury, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, discusses his work on carbon nanotube-based biosensors and their potential biomedical applications.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/NniAegFX4JQ   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   ...

The Value of Collaboration: A Podcast Snippet with Heather Clark

In this snippet from the “Nano Matters” podcast, Dr. Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the NNCO, speaks with Heather Clark, a Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry at Northeastern University, about the value of collaborating with other researchers.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/C66wSE_mAjA   CREDITS   Special th...

Exploring biology at the nanoscale with quantum sensors

In this episode of Nano Matters, Clarice Aiello, Assistant Professor and quantum engineer at UCLA, discusses what she has learned about biology at the nanoscale  using quantum sensors.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/8k1NC2AFweA     CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Clarice Aiello UCLA   Music:   Inspirational...

Improving the Treatment of an Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer with Nanoparticles

In this episode of Nano Matters, Sanchita Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, discusses her work using lipid nanoparticles linked to antibodies to improve the treatment of an aggressive form of breast cancer. If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/u15G3Czg6og CREDITS Special thanks to: Sanchita Bhatnag...

The Versatile Applications of Glass

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Prof. Himanshu Jain, the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University, explains how glass – a versatile and complex material used for millennia – continues to enable promising, novel applications.  If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/mOJiu...

Protecting Fabric from Stains with Nanotechnology

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, David Zamarin, CEO‌ ‌and‌ ‌founder‌ ‌of‌ DetraPel, a nanotechnology-enabled protective coatings company, discusses how nanotechnology has enabled him and his team to create unique coatings that protect fabric from stains.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/r7rgUZM3bnA   CRE...

Improving the Highways of Communication with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Rhonda Franklin, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, discusses her work using nanotechnology for next-generation communication technologies and the possibilities offered by future communications systems in our everyday lives.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: h...

Monitoring for Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Linh Le, Founder and CEO of Flextrapower, discusses how his company uses nanotechnology to detect the formation of diabetic foot ulcers.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/dUW9Cj0_EeA   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Linh Le Flextrapower   Music:   Inspirational Outlook by Scott...

Treating Burns with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Ankit Agarwal, CEO and co-Founder of Imbed Biosciences, discusses how nanotechnology can help treat burns and wounds.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/Aznf4eSPE7I   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Ankit Agarwal Imbed Biosciences   Music:   Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes   ...

Tackling Osteoarthritis with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Kristi Kiick, the Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware, discusses her work using nanotechnology to treat connective tissue disorders.     If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/H0qHUQloLQw   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   ...

Using Nanotechnology in Spacesuit Batteries

In this episode of Nano Matters, Rama Podila, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University, discusses how nanotechnology can help create more efficient batteries to use in spacesuits, rovers, and electric vehicles.   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/OGdpsirepXc   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   R...

Energy Harvesting With Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Nazanin Bassiri-Gharb, the Harris Saunders, Jr. Chair and Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, discusses the applications of SMART materials and energy harvesting.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/PIjojolu7M8   CRE...

Manufacturing Thin Films for Water Filtration

In this episode of Nano Matters, Tequila Harris, Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, discusses her work on manufacturing thin films for water filtration and the role nanotechnology plays in preventing biofouling of water filtration membranes.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: ht...

Shaping the Future of Society with Technology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Jamey Wetmore, Associate Professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, discusses the importance of having many perspectives when using nanotechnology to address societal problems and how people can shape the future of society by using their voices and being involved in decisions about technology.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed...

Detecting Cancer Biomarkers with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Jessica Winter, Professor in the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the Ohio State University, discusses her work using quantum dots to detect biomarkers for cancer.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/hLnF2u...

Harnessing the Sun with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Paul Alivisatos, Vice Chancellor for Research and Distinguished Professor of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses his work on solar-based renewable energy.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/hUaaUwwDgfk   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Pa...

Fighting Citrus Diseases with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Swadesh Santra, Professor at the University of Central Florida’s NanoScience Technology Center, discusses how nanotechnology can help fight the diseases that are affecting citrus trees around the world.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/6XT6wmwxIZg   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Sw...

Building the Future of the Quantum Ecosystem

In this episode of Nano Matters, Jeff Welser, Vice President of Exploratory Science & University Partnerships at IBM Research, discusses quantum computing and how nanotechnology is contributing to the development of qubits.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2A7KkNLKSts   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Jeff Welser I...

Improving Crop Yields with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Markita Landry, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at University of California, Berkeley, discusses how nanotechnology can help improve agricultural crop yields.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/FqTJs84miZ4   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Markita Landry U...

Fighting Osteoarthritis with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Michele Marcolongo, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University, discusses how she uses nanotechnology to treat osteoarthritis.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/WBsbwrCb5Bo   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Michele Marcolongo Drexel University   Music:   I...

Detecting Plant Stress with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew, a doctoral student in the Strano lab at MIT, discusses how he uses nanotechnology to detect plant stress, which could help farmers with their crop management.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2OGNTUZC_48   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Tedrick Thomas Salim...

Cleaning Up Contamination with Nanotechnology

In this episode of Nano Matters, Greg Lowry, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses how nanotechnology can help clean up contamination in the environment.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/ma0wzNpZi24   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Greg Lowry Carnegie Mellon Univ...

Printable Electronics and Electronic Tattoos

In this episode of Nano Matters, Nick Williams, a doctoral student in the Franklin lab at Duke University, discusses how nanotechnology enables printing of electronic tattoos directly onto human skin and the potential applications of these tattoos.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/gzwRPCyF8dY   CREDITS   Special tha...

Exploring Natural Nanomaterials

In this episode of Nano Matters, Mike Hochella, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech, and Laboratory Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, discusses naturally occurring nanomaterials and how nanoscience plays a role in Earth’s natural processes.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/aJCA0y...

Carbon Nanotubes: Novel Properties in a Tiny Package

In this episode of Nano Matters, Mark Banash, President of Neotericon, explains what carbon nanotubes are and discusses their structure, properties, and potential applications.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/fD942jkkb38   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Mark Banash Neotericon   Music:   Inspirational Outlook b...

Firing Up Your Immune System with Plant Viruses

In this episode of Nano Matters, Nicole Steinmetz, Professor of Nanoengineering at the University of California, San Diego, discusses how she uses plant viruses to treat cancer.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode go to: https://youtu.be/6sPfaSc7MJw   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Nicole Steinmetz University of California, San Diego   Mus...

Improving Pesticide Use with Nanotechnology

The Superpowers of Spider Silk

In this episode of Nano Matters, Hannes Schniepp, Associate Professor at the College of William and Mary, discusses the extraordinary properties of spider silk and its potential applications in the future.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/7smBBAK87nk   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Hannes Schniepp College of Will...

Exploring the world of quantum computing

In this episode of Nano Matters, our guest, Fabio Pulizzi, Editor in Chief of Nature Nanotechnology, explains what a quantum computer is and how nanotechnology plays a role in their development.   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/tJWqX0ZnFwo   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   CREDITS   Special thanks to:   Dr. Fabio Pulizzi Nature Nanotechnology  ...

Listening in to microbiomes with nanotechnology

Nanolithography can help us create a range of important devices, including semiconductors and sensors. In this episode of Nano Matters, Professor Paul Weiss, of UCLA, discusses some of the applications that these devices can be used for, including the detection of diseases in the mouth.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].   Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/...