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Shaping the Future of Communication Systems with Nanotechnology: A Conversation with Rhonda Franklin

In this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Prof. Rhonda Franklin, of the University of Minnesota, discusses her fascination with nanotechnology’s role in the development of future communication systems. Learn More
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Combining machine learning with nanoparticle design for personalized drug delivery

Researchers have developed a screening platform that combines machine learning with high-throughput experimentation to identify self-assembling nanoparticles that could be used to treat cancer, asthma, malaria, and viral and fungal infections. Learn More
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Kirigami-style fabrication may enable new 3D nanostructures

Researchers have demonstrated that a technique that mimics the ancient Japanese art of kirigami may offer an easier way to fabricate complex 3D nanostructures for use in electronics, manufacturing, and health care. Learn More
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Tires turned into graphene that makes stronger concrete

Scientists have optimized a process to convert waste from rubber tires into graphene, which can be used to strengthen concrete. Learn More
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Using energy from radio waves to power wearable devices

Researchers have developed a way to harvest energy from radio waves to power wearable devices. The system consists of two stretchable metal antennas integrated onto a conductive graphene material. Learn More
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Kirigami-style fabrication may enable new 3D nanostructures

Researchers from Penn State, Carnegie Mellon University, Northwestern University, New York University, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated that a technique that mimics the ancient Japanese art of kirigami may offer an easier way to fabricate complex 3D nanostructures for use in electronics, manufacturing, and health care. 3D nanostructures are difficult to make because current nanofabrication processes are used to fabricate microelectronics, which rely on flat films.

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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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