Engineering the boundary between 2D and 3D materials
Cutting-edge microscope helps reveal ways to control the electronic properties of atomically thin materials.
MIT.nano
Donated instrument provides undergraduate chemistry students high-level research experience
Cutting edge-tool reserved exclusively for students is fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research joins MIT.nano Consortium
Company specializing in atomic force microscopy to advise, collaborate with MIT researchers.
Researchers construct molecular nanofibers that are stronger than steel
Self-assembly of Kevlar-inspired molecules leads to structures with robust properties, offering new materials for solid-state applications.
Nanosatellite thruster emits pure ions
Study is first demonstration of a fully 3D-printed thruster using pure ion emission for propulsion.
MIT.nano’s Immersion Lab opens for researchers and students
Facility within MIT.nano offers equipment and capabilities for visualizing data, creating immersive environments.
Evelyn Hu delivers 2020 Dresselhaus Lecture on leveraging defects at the nanoscale
Physicist and Harvard University professor discusses silicon vacancies, reflects on inspiration from Mildred Dresselhaus.
Sensing the body at all scales
Applications and challenges of sensing technology have been accelerated by Covid-19.
MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards 2020 seed grants
NCSOFT-sponsored grants to advance hardware and software for immersive experiences.
Fujikura joins MIT.nano Consortium
Optical communication device and electrical equipment manufacturing company to advise, collaborate with MIT researchers.
MIT.nano receives LEED Platinum certification
Commitment to sustainable practices earns top honor from the U.S Green Building Council.
New Semilab SE-2000 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer at MIT.nano
Instrument can provide information on various properties of thin films via a combination of optical characterization and modeling.
A wizard of ultrasharp imaging
To oversee its new cutting-edge electron microscopy systems, MIT sought out Frances Ross’ industry-honed expertise.
Startup with MIT roots develops lightweight solar panels
“The inventions and technical advancements of Swift Solar have the opportunity to revolutionize the format of solar photovoltaic technology.”