The Center for Nanoscale Materials
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne is a DOE Office of Science user facility providing researchers from across the globe with world-class expertise and instrumentation for multidisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology research.
Academic, industrial and international researchers can access CNM through our user program for both nonproprietary and proprietary research. Access is provided at no cost to users for research that is in the public domain and intended for publication.
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Research Highlights
Coherent X-rays Reveal Dynamics Inhomogeneity in Shear Thickening Colloids
In a study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists used in situ rheology combined with X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy to reveal highly heterogeneous particle dynamics in shear thickening colloidal suspensions.
Ruthenium-based single-crystal optical actuator achieves 100% conversion
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers created a ruthenium-based single-crystal optical actuator achieving 100% reversible conversion between three distinct photoisomeric states enabling precise control over molecular states.
Transforming electronic polymer manufacturing with Polybot
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers developed Polybot, an AI-driven automated laboratory that enhances the manufacturing process of electronic polymers, achieving transparent conductive films with conductivity exceeding 4500 S/cm.
Meet Our Leaders
Gary P. Wiederrecht
Interim Division Director
Jeffrey R. Guest
Group Leader - Nanoscale Synthesis And Characterization
Martin V. Holt
Group Leader - Electron and X-ray Microscopy
Constance R. Pfeiffer
User Program Manager
Subramanian Sankaranarayanan
Group Leader - Theory and Modeling Group
Richard D. Schaller
Group Leader - Nanophotonics & Biofunctional Structures
Anirudha V. Sumant
Group Leader - Nanofabrication and Devices
