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In his latest Materials Views Nanochannel essay, Geoff discusses the challenges associated with the preparation of monodisperse samples of nanoparticles and the safe and responsible development, production, use, transportation, and disposal of nanoparticles in existing or emerging nanotechnologies. You can … Continue reading →

The members of the Interdisciplinary Committee have chosen Professor Ozin as the winner of the 2011 “ALBERT EINSTEIN” World Award of Science for his pioneering accomplishments in the field of nanochemistry that have helped to define and establish the rapidly … Continue reading →

Geoff’s latest essay talks about how nanochemistry can be applied to artificial photosynthesis to end our reliance on fossil fuels and remove harmful greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. – Materials Views You can read the full essay here.

In his latest essay, Dr. Ozin talks about manipulating light with nanoparticulate one-dimensional photonic crystals and how these can be used to improve the performance of a wide variety of devices. – Materials Views Read the essay here.

Professor Ozin has been awarded the 2011 Barrer Award by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Materials Chemistry Division. The prize was awarded for major contributions to fundamental scientific and technological advances in the field of nanoporous materials. It includes the … Continue reading →

Welcome to one of our guest columns, where active researchers can share their views on topics relevant to materials science. Professor Geoffrey Ozin from the University of Toronto shares his thoughts on how nanomaterials can tackle the world’s energy problems. … Continue reading →