Episodes

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Tod Pascal, Assistant Professor of NanoEngineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, discusses his work on improving the performance of batteries by using various nanomaterials.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/jUcrci3VvOU

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Tod Pascal

    University of California, San Diego

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

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    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Sherine Obare, the Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses her work using nanomaterials to develop highly sensitive sensors that detect contaminants in the environment.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2Qa-QHhxGMw

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Sherine Obare

    North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

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  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Erin Lavik, Professor of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, describes how she and her team have developed nanoparticles to control internal bleeding resulting from traumatic injuries.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/zcUSiswDDV0

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Erin Lavik

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Chinedum Osuji, the Eduardo D. Glandt Presidential Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his work developing nanostructured polymer membranes for a variety of applications, including water purification, battery improvement, and chemical separation.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/taw_Emvg8Xo

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Chinedum Osuji

    University of Pennsylvania

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Thomas Epps, III, the Allan and Myra Ferguson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, discusses his work developing sustainable, high-performance polymers from lignin, an organic compound present in plants.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/S68W0640rfM

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Thomas Epps, III

    University of Delaware

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Nanshu Lu, Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses her work using nanotechnology to design wear-and-forgettable biosensors that can monitor a person’s health.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube Channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/MxJGRYtUviI

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Nanshu Lu

    University of Texas at Austin

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Beth Stadler, Professor and Associate Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, discusses her work using nanotechnology to improve the preservation of organs for transplantation.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/ypyV345MFAU

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Beth Stadler

    University of Minnesota

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Ange Akono, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, discusses how she and her team use various nanomaterials to prevent concrete from cracking, which could make it stronger and more durable.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/AhJ9xks3ubM

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Ange Akono

    Northwestern University

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Xia Hong, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, describes how she and her team are creating and studying complex oxide nanostructures and interfaces for advanced electronics.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/GXWWSG3dTQg

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Xia Hong

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Juan Pablo Giraldo, Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, describes his work using nanotechnology to turn plants into sensing and biomanufacturing devices.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/oqQ1tkqK_IY

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Juan Pablo Giraldo

    University of California, Riverside

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this snippet from the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, Ange-Therese Akono, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, discusses research she is pursuing to find alternatives to cement and ways to recycle it.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Ange-Therese Akono

    Northwestern University

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Alexis Carpenter, Chief Scientist at Triad Growth Partners + AxNano, discusses how nanotechnology is used to detect and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/JOCDjPm5RVI

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Alexis Carpenter

    AxNano

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

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

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/0kThlrfWpc8

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Vinayak Dravid

    Northwestern University

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Dr. Adam Rondinone, Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, a user facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), highlights nanotechnology’s role in enabling cleaner sources of energy.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/NrPndWkqWkQ

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Adam Rondinone

    DOE

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Jim Schuck, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, describes the techniques he and his team have developed to improve the resolution of optical microscopes and better characterize materials at the nanoscale.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our Youtube Channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/zN5hKyBKLN8

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Jim Schuck

    Columbia University

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Dr. Jeff Blackburn, a senior scientist and group manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, describes how he and his team have been exploring novel nanomaterials that could one day be used for neuromorphic computing.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/WtmZNU0r3Yk

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Jeff Blackburn

    NREL

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of Nano Matters, Pamela Bjorkman, the David Baltimore Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech, discusses her work on nanoparticle-based vaccines that could protect people against different strains of coronavirus.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/N1iQ_ZHnebs

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Pamela Bjorkman

    Caltech

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Scott VanEpps, an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Biomedical Engineering and the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program at the University of Michigan, describes his work on using nanotechnology to fight infection.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/A7DkOHZ7tW0

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Scott VanEpps

    University of Michigan

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, David Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and the co-director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science, describes how he and his team have set a world record in the resolution of an electron microscope.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/YI3n-Dj-ST8

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    David Muller

    Cornell University

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

  • In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Heather Clark, Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry at Northeastern University and Director of the Institute for Chemical Imaging of Living Systems, describes her work on developing nanosensors to continuously measure biomarkers in the body.

    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].

    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/CaqgsnYok90

    CREDITS

    Special thanks to:

    Heather Clark

    Northeastern University

    Produced by:

    Andrew Pomeroy

    Music:

    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

    https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.