<i>A Conversation with</i> Prof. Chad Mirkin: Nanomaterials Architect

Mirkin, Chad A.

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“…1, the most useful synthetic approach would allow control over the ONP: (1) size, (2) hardness (i.e., exibility), (3) solubility, (4) external functionality, (5) internal functionality, and (6) density/porosity, as well as being (7) scalable and (8) producing ONPs of low toxicity and high biocompatibility for bio-applications and low environmental impact. Finally, having a single reactive functional group on the ONP surface is very useful for controlled nanoscale assembly 8 and two orthogonally reactive functional groups 9 would provide access to an even broader set of applications. Obtaining ONPs with a limited number of reactive groups is a particular challenge because nanoparticles are invariably prepared with a large number of identical groups on their surface.…”

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Practical synthesis of water-soluble organic nanoparticles with a single reactive group and a functional carrier scaffold

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Practical synthesis of water-soluble organic nanoparticles with a single reactive group and a functional carrier scaffold

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“…While nanotechnology applications can demonstrate promise, it is even more important to present role models to students in order to encourage them to reach similar heights. In sports or even the tech world, students have role models that encourage them to continue practicing and improving, oftentimes in extreme and methodical ways that push boundaries in order to make breakthroughs; we have started on this campaign here, with occasional Conversations with leaders in nanoscience and nanotechnology. − From an educational perspective, the tech world is a particularly good example because successful entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, and Mark Zuckerberg have captured the public audience and inspired countless students to think beyond the classroom. In nanotechnology, similar role models can inspire students with the many opportunities available in the field.…”

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Nanotechnology Education for the Global World: Training the Leaders of Tomorrow

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Nanoscience is one of the fastest growing and most impactful fields in global scientific research. In order to support the continued development of nanoscience and nanotechnology, it is important that nanoscience education be a top priority to accelerate research excellence. In this Nano Focus, we discuss current approaches to nanoscience training and propose a learning design framework to promote the next generation of nanoscientists. Prominent among these are the abilities to communicate and to work across and between conventional disciplines. While the United States has played leading roles in initiating these developments, the global landscape of nanoscience calls for worldwide attention to this educational need. Recent developments in emerging nanoscience nations are also discussed. Photo credit: Jae Hyeon Park.

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“…Nanomedicine development is aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by using the unique properties of engineered nanoparticles to identify disease markers or deliver drugs to target sites. − There are many benefits to using nanotechnology in medicine. The optical, electrical, and magnetic properties of nanoparticles can be manipulated by changing their size, shape, surface chemistry, and other physicochemical properties.…”

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