In a twist
11/20/24 — Researchers have demonstrated the world’s first micromachine that can twist 2D materials at will.
Nanotechnology
Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth?
10/24/24 — UC Davis Health: Berkeley engineers collaborate on unique mRNA delivery method for in utero gene editing for neurodevelopmental conditions
World’s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will
08/21/24 — Device expands ways to manipulate low-dimensional quantum materials
Going big with nano
05/31/24 — Scientists have devised a way to grow nanomaterials that are recyclable and large enough for industrial applications.
Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship combats climate change
05/30/24 — UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions
First high-res 3D nanoscale chemical imaging achieved with multimodal tomography
04/30/24 — University of Michigan: New approach could advance nanomaterials for electronics, clean energy, biomedicine and more
Molecular weaving makes polymer composites stronger without compromising function
03/21/24 — College of Chemistry: New discovery could have a “huge impact on the materials industry”
Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing
11/08/23 — Berkeley Lab: Scientists, led by Berkeley engineer Ting Xu, have developed multipurpose, recyclable nanosheets for electronics, energy storage, and health and safety applications
Researchers demonstrate new 3D printing technique for quantum sensors
10/31/23 — Innovation may lead to novel applications in precision measurement, biological imaging and environmental monitoring
Creating a lithium-ion battery for the future
10/05/23 — Unique manganese-based material may pave the way for cheaper, more powerful Li-ion batteries
Researchers demonstrate heat-induced pyroelectricity in viruses
09/25/23 — Discovery may pave the way for new bio-inspired devices
Scientists develop parallel method for fog harvesting and water treatment
08/17/23 — Nanoengineered meshes powered by sunlight work continuously to collect water and remove pollutants
Two Berkeley Engineering professors earn NSF CAREER Awards
05/24/23 — Hannah Stuart and Grigory Tikhomirov recognized for research with real-world impact
Berkeley engineers develop synthetic polymers that mimic the body’s natural proteins
03/20/23 — Alternative polymers work as well as real proteins and are easier to synthesize, a possible game-changer for biomedical applications
Researchers develop innovative tool for measuring electron dynamics in semiconductors
02/02/23 — Insights may lead to more energy-efficient chips and electronic devices
ME Ph.D. student takes the road less traveled to UC Berkeley
01/10/23 — Alexander Alvara pushes past life's obstacles and sets his sights on new frontiers in engineering
How do nanoparticles grow?
07/27/22 — Berkeley Lab: Atomic-scale movie upends 100-year-old theory, as materials scientists observe nanoparticles ripening in solution at record-breaking resolution
New silicon nanowires can really take the heat
05/24/22 — Berkeley Lab: Berkeley researchers show that the new material conducts heat 150% more efficiently, a result that could lead to smaller, faster computer processors
With a little help, new optical material assembles itself
02/04/22 — Berkeley Lab: Breakthrough by materials scientist Ting Xu and her team could enable large-scale manufacturing of nanomaterials for industry
Stronger, lighter, better
10/21/21 — Berkeley Lab: Research led by Andrew Minor, professor of materials science and engineering, shows sustainable manufacturing potential of nanotwinned titanium
