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September 20, 2019 blog post

Can We Make Nanoparticles More Sustainable?

Most of us are familiar with the concept of “side effects.” This is when something that is designed to be

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December 13, 2018 blog post

Quantum Dots and Lipid Rafts: Analytical Chemistry Solves a Nanoscale Mystery

Remember all those great Black Friday deals on QLED televisions? You may not realize it, but they were all about

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November 19, 2018 blog post

Have you ever seen colorful “carbon”?

What is the color of “typical” carbons? As black as charcoal, or as clear as diamond (Fig. 1)? Can we

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July 12, 2016 blog post

Fluorescence is Awesome: New CSN Videos!

Fluorescence is a favorite topic here at Sustainable Nano – we’ve written about quantum dots, fluorescein in the Chicago River, glowing

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June 27, 2016 blog post

Bacteria in the Shell: A Nano-bio Hybrid for Solar Energy Capture

As a fan of sci-fi, I recently watched two classic movies: the original Star Wars (which you’re probably familiar with)

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October 21, 2015 blog post

Enhancing Color: Quantum Dot Televisions

Advertisements for bigger and better technology gadgets bombard us daily. It seems like there is always a more advanced cell

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June 5, 2013 blog post

What Does Sustainable Have To Do With Nano?

Sustainability is a hot topic these days, even making its way into advertisements for one of the world’s biggest companies

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May 9, 2013 blog post

How Do Scientists in Four Different States Work Together?

Science doesn’t always look like this: Sometimes it looks like this! We have scientists in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and even

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February 25, 2013 blog post

How do Black Lights Work, Why do Highlighters Look So Bright, and How Can You Impress Your Significant Other with Science?

Prepare to embark on a colorful and illuminating journey. Before we begin: Did you know that there is a secret

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