In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Prof. Xia Hong, of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, describes how she and her team are creating and studying complex oxide nanostructures and interfaces for advanced electronics.

Using nanoparticles loaded with a commonly used immunosuppressant, researchers have enabled a more successful way of transplanting pancreatic cells for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

By using metal nanoparticles whose surfaces were coated with designer DNA, researchers have, for the first time, shown how low-symmetry colloidal crystals can be made.

Scientists have made nanocrystals that are the smallest and most stable kind of metal organic framework. Such nanocrystals could have a wide range of applications, from surface coatings to filters that can remove contaminants from air or water.

Physicists have shown that antiferromagnets could be used to make nanometer-scale components of storage devices in computers, but such devices would store and process data much faster than current storage devices.

The recently released NNI Strategic Plan introduces mechanisms to connect and support the entire nanotechnology research and development ecosystem.