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
Hybrid bio-semiconductor nanosheets for hydrogen peroxide production
In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers created a hybrid material combining bio-membranes and semiconductor nanosheets, greatly boosting hydrogen peroxide production and chemical conversion efficiency.
Advancing nonlinear optics with high-entropy borates
In a study published in Advanced Functional Materials, researchers synthesized high-entropy rare-earth borate crystals with enhanced optical transparency, broadband luminescence, and superior nonlinear optical properties for next-gen UV laser systems.
Achieving room-temperature supersolidity
In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers achieved room-temperature supersolidity by integrating perovskite crystals with nanograting photonics, paving the way for accessible quantum technologies and exotic quantum phase exploration.
Meet Our Leaders
Gary P. Wiederrecht
Division Director
Jeffrey R. Guest
Group Leader - Nanoscale Synthesis And Characterization
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
Jianguo Wen
Interim Group Leader - Electron and X-ray Microscopy
