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Contact freezing of water at the nanoscale

At the nanoscale, water freezes in various ways, and not all of them are completely understood. Researchers have studied a fast process, known as contact freezing, and have shown that the proximity of surfaces is enough to induce freezing. Learn More
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Celebrating Women's History Month (March)

For Women’s History Month, we honor Prof. Millie Dresselhaus (1930–2017), a well-known nanoscientist nicknamed the "Queen of Carbon Science." In this video (from makers.com), Prof. Dresselhaus discusses her life in science. Learn More
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Thinking outside the box with protein-based materials: A Conversation with Kristi Kiick

In this week’s episode of Stories from the NNI, guest Kristi Kiick of University of Delaware discusses her work on protein-based materials. Learn More
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Putting graphene in a spin

Researchers have developed a technique for pairing a magnet with graphene, inducing what they describe as “artificial magnetic texture” in the otherwise nonmagnetic material. This discovery could lead to more powerful computers. Learn More
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Using nanogels for treatment of blood disorder

Researchers have developed a technique that makes use of nanogel spheres for addressing disseminated intravascular coagulation, a blood disorder that proves fatal in many patients. Learn More
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Colloidal quantum dot lasers poised to come of age

Recent research at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory is pointing the way toward a new generation of color-selectable lasing devices powered by semiconductor nanoparticles called colloidal quantum dots. Learn More
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Putting graphene in a spin

An international research team led by the University at Buffalo has developed a technique for pairing a magnet with graphene, inducing what they describe as “artificial magnetic texture” in the otherwise nonmagnetic material. This discovery could open the door to spintronic graphene devices, potentially leading to more powerful semiconductors and computers.

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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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