Nano Matters

Nano Matters

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Nano Matters episodes

  • Using Nanotechnology in Spacesuit Batteries
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Rama Podila, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University, discusses how nanotechnology can help create more efficient batteries to use in spacesuits, rovers, and electric vehicles.
    Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/OGdpsirepXc
    If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected].
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Rama Podila
    Clemson University
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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
  • Energy Harvesting With Nanotechnology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Nazanin Bassiri-Gharb, the Harris Saunders, Jr. Chair and Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, discusses the applications of SMART materials and energy harvesting.
    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/PIjojolu7M8
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Nazanin Bassiri-Gharb
    Georgia Tech
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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.
    9 min
  • Manufacturing Thin Films for Water Filtration
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Tequila Harris, Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, discusses her work on manufacturing thin films for water filtration and the role nanotechnology plays in preventing biofouling of water filtration membranes.
    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/GtxB2vMVaHI
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Tequila Harris
    Georgia Tech
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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.
    9 min
  • Shaping the Future of Society with Technology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Jamey Wetmore, Associate Professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, discusses the importance of having many perspectives when using nanotechnology to address societal problems and how people can shape the future of society by using their voices and being involved in decisions about technology.
    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/tqelfbh7lBw
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Jamey Wetmore
    Arizona State University
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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.
    9 min
  • Detecting Cancer Biomarkers with Nanotechnology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Jessica Winter, Professor in the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the Ohio State University, discusses her work using quantum dots to detect biomarkers for cancer.
    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/hLnF2uGt1z4
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Jessica Winter
    Ohio State University
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    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
  • Harnessing the Sun with Nanotechnology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Paul Alivisatos, Vice Chancellor for Research and Distinguished Professor of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses his work on solar-based renewable 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/hUaaUwwDgfk
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Paul Alivisatos
    University of California, Berkeley
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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
  • Fighting Citrus Diseases with Nanotechnology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Swadesh Santra, Professor at the University of Central Florida’s NanoScience Technology Center, discusses how nanotechnology can help fight the diseases that are affecting citrus trees around the world.
    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/6XT6wmwxIZg
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Swadesh Santra
    University of Central Florida
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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
  • Building the Future of the Quantum Ecosystem
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Jeff Welser, Vice President of Exploratory Science & University Partnerships at IBM Research, discusses quantum computing and how nanotechnology is contributing to the development of qubits.
    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/2A7KkNLKSts
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Jeff Welser
    IBM Research
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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
  • Improving Crop Yields with Nanotechnology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Markita Landry, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at University of California, Berkeley, discusses how nanotechnology can help improve agricultural crop yields.
    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/FqTJs84miZ4
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Markita Landry
    UC Berkeley
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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
  • Fighting Osteoarthritis with Nanotechnology
    In this episode of Nano Matters, Michele Marcolongo, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University, discusses how she uses nanotechnology to treat osteoarthritis.
    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/WBsbwrCb5Bo
    CREDITS
    Special thanks to:
    Michele Marcolongo
    Drexel University
    Music:
    Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes
    https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Upbeat_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_Inspirational_Outlook
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
    Produced by:
    Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.
    AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO
    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

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