In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month, we are highlighting the contributions of entrepreneurs who play a critical role in the nanotechnology ecosystem. Today, we showcase Jeff Draa, CEO and co-founder of Grolltex.

Researchers have suggested a method to synthesize borophene, the 2D version of boron. Their calculations show that growing the material on hexagonal boron nitride, an insulator, could make transfer and manipulation of borophene easier and simpler.

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Prof. Vinayak Dravid, of Northwestern University, describes how he and his team have developed a nanotechnology-enabled sponge that could be used to clean up the environment.

Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that repairs tissue after severe spinal cord injuries. Injected as a liquid, the therapy gels into a complex network of nanofibers that mimic the extracellular matrix of the spinal cord.

Researchers are developing the world’s first printable military “smart helmet”by using a 3D printer that creates a nanomaterial-enhanced exoskeleton with embedded sensors to actively protect the brain against the effects of kinetic energy.

Fluorescent "dots" – nanoparticles that emit light – are used in many biomedical applications. But making such dots requires the use of harsh chemicals. Now, researchers have developed a fluorescent dot that uses environmentally friendly materials.

The new Strategic Plan presents goals, objectives, and actions that will guide agencies and the nanotechnology community over the next five years.