Nano Research Facility School of Engineering & Applied Science

The Nano Research Facility (NRF) at Washington University in St. Louis is a NNIN nodal facility supported by the National Science Foundation. It cultivates an open, shared research, and education environment that brings researchers across disciplines together, particularly in the emerging area of nanomaterials with applications in the energy, environment, and biomedical fields. We are located in Brauer Hall and the Earth and Planetary Science Building on the Danforth Campus.

The mission is to be a resource to the scientific and technical community for the advancement of nanoscience and nanotechnology in a safe and environmentally benign manner.

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Nano Research Facility

The Nano Research Facility cultivates an open and shared research environment that brings researchers across diciplines together.

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Edge of a plant leaf showing trichomes (hair-like appendages) at 400X magnification taken on a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Imaging

Researchers Use a Photoacoustic Imaging System.

International Research - The McDonnell Academy Global Energy and Environment Partnership (MAGEEP)

The Nano Research Facility participates in international research exchange programs and supports international collaborative research projects.

Silver Nanomaterials

Shape Controlled Synthesis of Silver Nanomaterials provides a powerful tool to make nanowires and nanocubes in large quantity and high yield.

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis provides unique technical expertise and capabilities at the intersection of nanotechnology and important needs in public health and the environment.

Are Nanoparticles Dangerous?

The small size of nanoparticles allow them to enter tissues, cells and organelles.

Research

Imaging (Sample Preparation Service) and Nanoparticle Characterization

NNIN

The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN), supported by the NSF, provides a network of facilities that enable the full creative abilities of the nanotech community to emerge.

Nanoparticle Instrumentation

Nanoparticle Instrumentation provides unique oppotunities for processing particles for use in toxicity and environmental studies.

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Equipment Inventory

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Equipment Schedule

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NRF Brochure

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Q&A

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News

2013 NNIN-REU Program

http://www.nnin.org/research-experience-undergraduates .

 The 10 week summer research program begins in June and runs until mid-August. Applications are due February 13th, 2013.

New PVD System In Cleanroom

A new PVD 75 thin film deposition system from Kurt Lesker has been installed in the cleanroom. The new sputter system is equipped with targets for sputtering of Cu, Al, Si, SiO2, and In. Contact us for more information.

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NRF To Host Atomic Spectroscopy Seminar

       This seminar will be rescheduled soon

The Nano Research Facility will be hosting the Atomic Spectroscopy Seminar.  More information on this seminar will be forthcoming.

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NRF includes a micro- and nano-fabrication lab (clean room), surface characterization lab, particle technology lab, and imaging lab with a focus on bio-imaging. NRF provides unique technical expertise in:
  • Synthesis of nanostructured materials
  • Particle instrumentation tools for toxicity studies
  • Non-invasive imaging modalities for biological applications
  • Clean Energy Applications
  • Energy and Environmental nanotechology
  • Environmental Health and Safety

As a member of the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN), supported by the National Science Foundation, NRF is available to both academic and industrial users nation-wide and across the globe. Please contact knelson@wustl.edu to learn more about partnering opportunities.

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