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Incorporating Nanotechnology into the Classroom: A Snippet with Kurt Kolasinski

This week, make sure to check out a special snippet from Stories from the NNI. Kurt Kolasinski of West Chester University discusses his approach to teaching nanotechnology. Read more
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Engineers observe avalanches in nanoparticles for the first time

Researchers have developed the first nanomaterial that demonstrates "photon avalanching." This discovery could lead to new applications in sensing, imaging, and light detection. Read more
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Fast transport in carbon nanotube membranes could advance human health

Researchers have discovered that carbon nanotube membrane pores could enable ultra-rapid dialysis processes that would greatly reduce treatment time for hemodialysis patients. Read more
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Tackling tough blood clots

Researchers have developed a new technique for eliminating tough blood clots by using engineered nanodroplets and an ultrasound "drill" to break up the clots from the inside out. Read more
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Controlling the nanoscale structure of water filtration membranes is key for clean water

Researchers have found that nanoscale variations in the density of membranes that filter minerals from water influence their performance. This discovery could increase membrane efficiency by 30% to 40%. Read more
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Speeding toward improved hydrogen fuel production

Researchers have designed and synthesized a catalyst that could help make hydrogen a viable source of energy. The catalyst consists of 1.5-nanometer-diameter nickel clusters deposited onto a 2D substrate made of boron and nitrogen. Read more
FDA Releases Nanotechnology Task Force Report

FDA Releases Nanotechnology Task Force Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Nanotechnology – Over a Decade of Progress and Innovation,” a report that highlights FDA’s efforts in nanotechnology. Read more
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Speeding Toward Improved Hydrogen Fuel Production

A team led by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Molecular Foundry has designed and synthesized an effective catalyst for speeding up one of the limiting steps in extracting hydrogen from alcohols. The catalyst consists of 1.5-nanometer-diameter nickel clusters deposited onto a 2D substrate made of boron and nitrogen engineered to host a grid of atomic-scale dimples. The nickel clusters are evenly dispersed and securely anchored in the dimples -- an important feature that greatly improves the catalyst’s overall performance.

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Nanotechnology Research and Development Infrastructure

The National Nanotechnology Initiative has a robust research infrastructure with user facilities and multidisciplinary research and education centers across the United States.
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Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

As a goal of the NNI since inception, responsible development includes understanding potential environmental, health, and safety (EHS) implications of nanomaterials as well as the ethical, legal, and societal implications (ELSI) of nanotechnology.
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Nanotechnology Commercialization

NNI agencies are collaborating with industry to facilitate the commercialization of federally funded nanotechnology discoveries.
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Nanotechnology Signature Initiatives and Nanotechnology-Inspired Grand Challenges

The National Nanotechnology Initiative has focused efforts in areas of national importance to enhance coordination and collaboration among the participating agencies and to engage with the public: Nanotechnology Signature Initiatives and Nanotechnology-Enabled Grand Challenges.
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Nanotechnology Research and Development Infrastructure

Under the National Nanotechnology Initiative, several participating agencies have built or supported the development of user facilities and have established and developed multidisciplinary research and education centers across the United States.
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Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

With the advent of new technologies, including nanotechnology, one should consider both potential benefits and unintended risks to human health and the environment that might accompany development.
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