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Nanotechnology at Michigan
State University
• Nanotechnology: thinking very small
• The National Nanotechnology
Initiative (NNI)
• Nanotechnology activity at Michigan
State University
The nanoscale
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~ 0.1 nm: an atom
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2.5 nm: width of DNA
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2,000 nm: diameter of a
red blood cell
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60,000 nm: diameter of
human hair
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5,000,000 nm: an ant
1 µm = 1,000 nm (nanometer)
1 mm = 1,000,000 nm
1 m = 1,000,000,000 nm
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The National Nanotechnology
Initiative (NNI)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
January 21, 2000
NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE:
LEADING TO THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
President Clinton’s FY 2001 budget request includes a $227
million (84%) increase in the government’s investment in
nanotechnology research and development. The Administration
is making this major new initiative, called the National
Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a top priority. The emerging
fields of nanoscience and nanoengineering -- the ability to
manipulate and move matter - are leading to unprecedented
understanding of the fundamental building blocks of all physical
things. These developments are likely to change the way almost
everything -- from vaccines to computers to automobile tires to
objects not yet imagined -- is designed and made.
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What is Nanotechnology?
While many definitions for nanotechnology exist, the
NNI calls it "nanotechnology" only if it involves all of
the following:
1. Research and technology development at the
atomic, molecular or macromolecular levels, in the
length scale of approximately 1 - 100 nanometer
range.
2. Creating and using structures, devices and systems
that have novel properties and functions because of
their small and/or intermediate size.
3. Ability to control or manipulate on the atomic scale.
Ref: http://www.nano.gov/html/facts/whatIsNano.html
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An example of the economic impact
of nanotechnology
Societal Implications of Scaling to Nanoelectronics, R. Doering,
Texas Instruments, in Societal Implications of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, NSF Report March 2001, p.69,70.
Economic growth is
fueled by
• Development of
“high tech”
industries
• Skilled workforce
• High-productivity
economy
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MSU research activity in
nanotechnology
includes at least …
 $8.4M in research awards during
Jan 2003 – Oct 04.
 funding from 8 agencies (Argonne,
Dept of Ed, DOE, MEDC, NASA, NSF,
ONR, Sandia)
 8 universities and corporations
 8 patents issued, 6 licensed, 15
patents filed
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MSU faculty involvement
A research strength of MSU is the ease of
forming cross-disciplinary groups ~
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At least 35 professors from …
4 colleges: Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Engineering, Natural Science,
and Social Science
10 departments: Anthropology,
Biochemistry, Biosystems, Chemical
Engineering & Materials Science,
Chemistry, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Packaging, Physics
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Sample of Nanotechnology Topics
active at MSU
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Biomimetic interfaces
Composites
Design of polymers
Diamond thin film growth
Molecular self-assembly
Nanocrystalline diamond
Nanoimprinting
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Sample of Nanotechnology Topics
active at MSU (cont’d)
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Nanoscale fabrication
Nanowire growth and deposition
Properties of nanoporous materials
Properties of nanostructured
materials
Sensor development
Transport characterization
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Nanotechnology Centers &
Institutes
Center for Nanostructured Biomimetic
Interfaces (www.biomimetic.org)
 Composite Materials and Structures Center
(www.cmsc.msu.edu)
 Institute for Quantum Science
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 Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Laser
Applications (www.ccl-coatings.com)
• National Center for Food Protection and
Defense (www.fpd.umn.edu/)
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Center for Nanostructured
Biomimetic Interfaces
Focus on Nanotechnology developments based
on membrane proteins.
• Effort led by scientists, engineers and doctors
from MSU, Neogen Corporation and Michigan
Molecular Institute.
• Funded by a Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor
Grant (2004-2007).
• Website: www.biomimetic.org
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Two majors centers within the CMSC
• Biomaterials
• Low-cost High-speed Polymer
Composite Processing
Examples of research activities • Green Composites & Bio-Composites
• Green Nanocomposites
• Reactive Extrusion Blendings
• Biodegradable Thermoplastic Polymers
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Institute for
Quantum Sciences
The Institute for Quantum Sciences is a multidisciplinary
center at Michigan State University, with a focus on the
rapidly growing area of quantum computing and
quantum information sciences. The IQS provides an
environment for scientists and mathematicians to
explore the fundamental physical characteristics of
quantum systems, to devise and implement prototype
quantum computers, and to develop quantum algorithms
and novel applications. Through a vigorous program of
lectures, seminars, and workshops, the IQS stimulates
intellectual exchange among students, faculty, and
academic partners.
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Fraunhofer Center
The Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and
Laser Applications, in partnership with Michigan
State University (MSU), provides innovative R&D
services based on its outstanding expertise in coating
and laser technology. We are a non-profit organization
providing research services to our customers who
include federal and state governments, multinational
corporations, and small to medium-size companies.
At the Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Laser
Applications we are committed meeting the needs of
our customers. We dedicate the full resources of our
operation to perform top notch R&D to our customers'
specifications. This includes the complete support of
our scientists and engineers, providing a truly
integrated service.
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Research Strengths at MSU
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Nano-biotechnology (e.g., nanostructured
biomimetic interfaces)
Nano-information technology (e.g., IBM
millipede)
Nano-manipulation (e.g., Ning Xi)
Nano-materials development (e.g., silver
nanoparticles, composites, polymers)
Nano-electronics (e.g., semiconductor
nanostructures)
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Sample of Nanotechnology
Education Strengths at MSU
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NSF GAANN – “Enabling Technologies for Micro
and Nano Engineering Systems”
Talk for schoolchildren: Nanotech Kids!
www.egr.msu.edu/~mackay/2003NanotechKids_files/frame.htm
NSF NIRT –Center for the Integration of
Nanoscale Components (CINCO) - MSU is a
partner.
NSF Engineering Center for Wireless Integrated
MicroSystems (WIMS) - MSU is a partner.
GAANN: Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need
NIRT: Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team
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Current Research Proposals in
Nanotechnology
Thus far in calendar year 2004 MSU
researchers have submitted at least 54
proposals involving nanotechnology. For
example,
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Non-Einstein behavior of nanoparticle - polymer
blends
Millipede project (IBM) - Nanoparticles will be
arranged in regular arrays and deformed to store
information at a density that is 100 times greater
than presently available.
MicroChemLab (Sandia) - Technology developed
at Michigan State University will be used to
stabilize the film.
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The age of the “O’s”
Info
Harpo
Nano
Chico
Bio
Groucho
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