Researchers pioneer greener way to extract rare earth elements
11/12/25 — Sustainable biomining approach uses genetically engineered viruses
Nanotechnology
Salty science
11/10/25 — An energy-efficient memsensor that uses vanadium dioxide works in wet, salty environments
Researchers develop energy-efficient memory sensor for wet, salty environments
08/01/25 — Innovative design uses phase-shifting material, enabling electronic sensors to function like biological neurons
From COVID to cancer, new at-home test spots disease with startling accuracy
07/08/25 — Novel technology uses the ‘coffee-ring effect,’ paired with plasmonics and AI, for rapid diagnostics
UC Berkeley’s Marvell NanoLab gets high-tech boost with Lam Research gift
04/16/25 — Sophisticated etching system enables atomic-scale precision for next-generation chips
A new way to engineer composite materials
03/06/25 — Berkeley Lab: Innovative polymer design combines strength with reversibility
In a twist
11/20/24 — Researchers have demonstrated the world’s first micromachine that can twist 2D materials at will.
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