Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin has been named 2013 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Zero-gravity dendrite formation to be studied aboard International Space Station
March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Latest space station delivery includes a set of experiments from Northwestern for studying crystal formation in space.
Stretchable lithium-ion battery created for flexible electronics
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Northwestern University’s Yonggang Huang and the University of Illinois’ John A. Rogers are the first to demonstrate a stretchable lithium-ion battery.
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Startups in materials: an interview with Antonio Facchetti
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
An interview with Antonio Facchetti, CTO at Polyera, a startup in organic electronics, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University.
Researchers find optimal pattern for solar harvesting
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Organic solar cells design could lead to more efficient, less expensive solar power.
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More sensitive electrochemical sensors from graphene
January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Research findings could open up a new class of technologies with applications in medicine, chemistry, and engineering.
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Wavelength-Dependent Shapeshifting: Plasmon-Mediated Growth Control
January 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Selective growth of twinned silver nanocubes from high-energy incident light refined by Chad Mirkin and co-workers.
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Best of both worlds: Hybrid approach sheds light on crystal structure solution
December 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers combine computational and experimental methods to understand the arrangement of atoms in solids.
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Toughening up DNA – Improving the Strength of Nanotechnology
July 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers develop a new, more stable method for synthesising nanoparticle lattices using DNA.
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Argonne, Universities partner to design advanced materials
May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Argonne National Laboratory announces major new effort to advance the research and development of new materials.
