These nano-images represent some of the exciting research going on at the University of Colorado. |
Nanotechnology involves understanding, controlling, and manipulating matter in the range of 1 to 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications. One of the most important technologies of the 21st century, nanotechnology will impact every aspect of our lives from health care, to consumer products, communications, electronics, and safety. |
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The University of Colorado has developed a major research and training initiative in Micro/Nano Systems for Engineering and Life Sciences. The initiative involves more than 100 faculty in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, dentistry, pharmacy, and medicine from CU-Boulder and the CU Health Sciences Center. Other partners include Sandia National Laboratories, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, industry, other academic institutions, and the Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance.
CU micro/nanotechnology research focuses on two major areas:
>> Micro/nanoscale Phenomena at the Interface of Biology and Engineering
>> Engineering of Materials at the Micro/nanoscale
Examples include carbon nanotubes for thermal management and biological studies, Trojan-horse micro/nano spheres for anthrax prophylaxis, nanoscale photonic devices, shape-memory polymer nanocomposites, and nanowires.
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