Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE)
Technology: Various
The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is a University institute focused on new science and technology based on nanoscale materials. Primary research areas include nanobio/nanomedicine, nano-energy, nanoscale optics, computational nanoscience, and new nanoscale materials. Read More…
Vanderbilt University – Nanomaterials and Energy Devices Laboratory
Technology: Energy
The lab is focused on the creative design of energy storage platforms that can be integrated into technology and/or replace fossil fuels. Central to everything they do is the development of new materials that are engineered at nanometer length scales, and developed using scalable and cost-effective approaches. This has far-reaching applications spanning aerospace systems, robotics, smart buildings, flexible electronics, and more. Read More…
Vanderbilt University – Rosenthal Research Group
Technology: Crystals
In the Rosenthal group we study semiconductor nanocrystals. In addition to developing new nanomaterials and conducting fundamental studies to understand the relationship between atomic structure and optoelectronic properties, we are specifically interested in two applications exploiting the properties of nanocrystals. The first is the use of fluorescent nanocrystals as biological probes for membrane proteins involved in neuronal signaling in order to elucidate molecular mechanisms in mental illness. In the second application we are exploring the possible use of nanocrystals as a white light emitter for implementation in solid state lighting. Read More…