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The Molecular Foundry A National Nanoscience Research Facilty

The Molecular Foundry is a Department of Energy-funded program providing support to researchers from around the world whose work can benefit from or contribute to nanoscience. Through unparalleled access to state-of-the-art instruments, materials, technical expertise and training, the Foundry provides researchers with the tools to enhance the development and understanding of the synthesis, characterization and theory of nanoscale materials.

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An Unprecedented View of Crystal Growth

Molecular Foundry researchers have imaged the growth of protein-studded mineral surfaces with unprecedented resolution, providing a glimpse of how living systems engineer key structural materials like shells, spines and bones.
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upcoming events

The Foundry Seminars: Dr. Olav Hellwig, Research Staff Member, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies on "Bit Patterned Media for High Density Magnetic Recording," Tuesday, February 9th at 1:30 pm - Bldg. 67, Room 3111.

Frontiers in the Design, Synthesis and Integration of Functional Soft Nanomaterials Workshop: March 19-20, 2010. Technical program will focus on implementation in various applications—from biosensors and nanomachines to organic electronic devices and beyond. Learn more.

Transport in Nanostructured Materials Workshop: April 1-2, 2010. Topics will include theoretical and experimental investigation of electrons, phonons, ions and molecules moving through nanostructured materials. Learn more.