Nanotechnology is a new era of technological discovery that has the potential to enable critical new inventions in a wide variety of fields including microelectronics, manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, biotechnology, energy, and materials science. The study of nanoscale objects is not just another step towards miniaturization but leads to unprecedented understanding and control over the fundamental building blocks of nature and materials. New developments in nanotechnology are likely to change how all materials are processed.

The high surface area of nanomaterials dictates that the interface with their surroundings is important in determining their properties or functionality. In addition, the forces acting on these structures have important implications in processing and integrating them into useful applications. Our group focuses on understanding the role of interfaces in these processes, including the dispersion, characterization, and separation of nanomaterials.

Nanowire Arrays

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Fate, Transport, and Toxicity of Nanomaterials