Monthly Archives: September 2010

New Nano Channel Essay: Who Needs a Nano Scientist? — We ALL do!

Welcome to one of our guest columns, where active researchers can share their views on topics relevant to materials science. As Professor Geoffrey Ozin from the University of Toronto reminisces on helping to develop a nanoscience degree program, he ponders … Continue reading

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Leo Graduated!

Congratulations Leo!!

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New Nano Channel Essay: Life Before Advanced Materials

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 recalls the challenges he faced when materials science was not yet an … Continue reading

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Melanie Mastronardi

This dude is too lazy to write anything here, or too busy with science, or a superposition of both.

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Laura Hoch

I am interesting in using the principles of green chemistry to synthesize functional nanomaterials. My particular project focuses on developing a more environmentally benign synthesis of indium phosphide nanoparticles for use in LED applications. When I’m not doing chemistry, I enjoy drawing, playing soccer, … Continue reading

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Peter Mirtchev

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Si Inverse Opal Solar Cell work highlighted in Nature Photonics

Researchers from Japan and Canada have produced the first ever solar cell containing an integrated 3D silicon photonic crystal. The cell is based on an intrinsic silicon layer with an inverse opal structure — a 3D photonic crystal with an … Continue reading

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