The University of Wisconsin-Madison – Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center on Templated Synthesis and Assembly at the Nanoscale
Technology: Various
The research is carried out by Thrust groups on a rolling horizon basis and smaller seed groups on a limited-term (2 – 3 year) basis. Thrust One explores and develops new materials and processes for advanced lithography, in which self-assembling block copolymers are directed to adopt morphologies that advance the performance of nanomanufacturing processes. Thrust Two explores directed assembly at the nanoscale through the synthesis of biologically-inspired organic nanostructures in which functional side-chains display unique ordering, in terms of both sequence along a backbone and three-dimensional arrangement in space. Thrust Three explores and harnesses non-equilibrium processes, including the use of external fields, for manipulating the assembly of nanoscale objects, including particles and macromolecules. Thrust Four elucidates the toxicity of nanomaterials and their environmental fate. Read More…
University of Wisconsin – Bioinspired Materials Laboratory
Technology: Materials
Research focuses on designing and synthesizing “bioinspired” materials, including soft organic materials like hydrogels and hard inorganic materials like biominerals. Two primary goals characterize the research in our group. The first is to create biomaterials that enable new, fundamental discoveries in stem cell biology. We control the microenvironment surrounding stem cells and study how this “microenvironment” changes their behavior. The second is to create innovative medical devices that can solve underserved clinical needs. Here we work with clinicians and companies to identify significant challenges and opportunities for innovation, and then create materials to address these challenges. We are particularly focused on developing biomaterials that can be translated from concept to clinic. Read More…
University of Wisconsin – Blick Group
Technology: Electronics
The research website of Prof. Robert Blick at the University of Wisconsin. The aim of this research is to build single-electron transistors (SETs) in semiconductor materials. Read More…
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology
Technology: Basic Research
The Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology is a multi-institutional partnership devoted to investigating the fundamental molecular mechanisms by which nanoparticles interact with biological systems. Our goal is to use fundamental chemistry to enable the development of nanotechnology in a sustainable manner, for societal benefit. Funding for the CSN comes from the National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry through the Centers for Chemical Innovation Program. Read More…
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Materials Research Science and Engineering Center on Structured Interfaces
Technology: Interfaces
The NSF-sponsored Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin – Madison (UW MRSEC) is focused on the fundamental study of the structure and properties of interfaces at the nanoscale level of atoms and molecules. It is doing so across a wide array of materials platforms, from inorganic semiconducting materials to liquid crystals with engineered defects. Read More…
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Nanogeoscience
Technology: Various
Current research areas include (1) relationship among morphology, size, reactivity and stability of nano-crystals; (2) nanoporous structures and pore surface properties in geological systems; (3) geochemical reactions (with focus on sorption, desorption, precipitation, dissolution, and replacement reactions) in the nanoporous environments; and (4) self-assembled nano-structures in the earth systems. Read More…
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Group
Technology: Materials
The group’s research focuses on novel nanomaterial growth and nanodevice development for advanced nanoelectronic systems and energy harvesting. Read More…