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.
Better Organic ElectronicsThrough a User project at the Molecular Foundry, researchers have mapped the molecular orientation of conductive molecules used in organic thin film electronics. These findings are the first to show how aligning molecules in prescribed directions bolsters conductance through organic thin films, and could help improve performance in future devices. Learn more »
The Foundry is pleased to welcome Professor Omar Yaghi as our new Director. Yaghi, previously at UCLA, is a pioneer in the field of reticular chemistry. He will also hold a joint appointment with UC Berkeley's Chemistry Department.
Recent Highlight on Yaghi's Research »
The Foundry Seminars:
DATE: Friday, 5/11 @ 2pm
SPEAKER: Prof. Karl-Heinz Ernst, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
TITLE: Chiral symmetry breaking in flatland: From sergeants-and-soldiers to unidirectional movement
Call for Proposals: The next deadline for standard proposals is July 15, 2012.
