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Nanomaterials

Nanostructured materials exhibit fascinating properties distinct from those of bulk materials and are being used in applications as diverse as drug delivery, solar energy, and lubrication.

Northwestern is a world leader in nanomaterials research with cutting-edge efforts in synthesis, processing, and atomic-scale characterization. Several start-up companies have been founded by faculty.

Research Areas

  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Semiconductor nanowires
  • 2-D Materials
  • Nanoplasmonic structures
  • Supramolecular assemblies
  • Polymer-nanomaterial composites

Faculty