Nano Matters

Nano Matters

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Nano Matters episodes

  • Using Nanotechnology to Improve the Performance of Batteries
    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
    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.
    13 min
  • Using Nanomaterials to Develop Highly Sensitive Sensors
    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.
    13 min
  • Controlling Internal Bleeding with Nanoparticles
    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.
    10 min
  • Developing Nanostructured Polymer Membranes for Various Applications
    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.
    12 min
  • Developing Sustainable, High-Performance Polymers from Lignin
    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.
    11 min
  • Using Nanotechnology to Design Wear-and-Forgettable Biosensors
    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.
    8 min
  • Using Nanotechnology to Improve Organ Preservation for Transplantation
    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.
    14 min
  • Using nanotechnology to make concrete stronger and more durable
    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.
    10 min
  • Exploring Novel Nanostructures and Interfaces for Advanced Electronics
    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.
    10 min
  • Using Nanotechnology to Turn Plants into Sensing and Biomanufacturing Devices
    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.
    11 min

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