Two decades of active research on self-assembly has delivered materials with unprecedented nanoscale structures in both two and three dimensions. In early work, the focus was primarily on the nanostructure of the self-assembled materials; however, as commercialization interests are increasing, the focus is increasing on the physical and chemical properties of these structures and proof-of-concept devices.

The current state of the field, as covered in the October, 2020 issue of MRS Bulletin, suggests that self-assembly is making significant strides toward application in nanoelectronics, photonics, energy storage, chemical separations, and as a path to form complex structures.

This webinar will expand on the MRS Bulletin issue with talks from leading experts in the field. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the speaker.

Talk Presentations:

Self-assembled materials for electrochemical energy storage
Vanessa Wood, ETH Zurich
Talk begins at 9:49
Self-assembly of Bioinspired and Biologically
Functional Materials
Robert Macfarlane, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Talk begins at 40:25
Self-assembly for electronics
Cherie Kagan, University of Pennsylvania
Talk begins at 1:10:00

Sponsored by American Elements, Quantum Design Inc. and Angstrom Engineering Inc.

Cherie Kagan

University of Pennsylvania

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