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CNR Nano unveils the SPEQTEM electron microscope, an advanced facility, developed with UNIMORE and Thermo Fisher Scientific, that will enable analysis of atomic structures and quantum behaviors, and support innovations in energy-efficient technologies.
Miriam Serena Vitiello awarded ERC Proof of Concept grant and SPIE Award
CnrNano researcher gained international recognition with two major achievements: a prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant for the project CLEAR – Chip scaLE terAheRtz dual-comb system, and the SPIE Achievement Award for her outstanding scientific contributions.
Superconductors show surprising thermoelectric response
A new study predicts that type II superconductors, typically thought incapable of thermoelectric effects, can generate high-efficiency power by exploiting vortices and breaking particle-hole symmetry, offering promising applications in quantum technologies.
NanoColloquia Series – First semester 2025 schedule announced
Discover the heart of our research community with the NanoColloquia Spring 2025 schedule. A new series of engaging talks highlighting the latest achievements and fresh perspectives from our scientists and collaborators.
New foundations for the simulation of excited states in materials
Researchers have developed a novel method to model excited states in materials, boosting the accuracy of predictions for energy-efficient technologies.
Innovative micelles for brain drug delivery in REMEDY Project
The REMEDY project, led by Cnr Nano, bridges nanotechnology and medicine to improve drug delivery for central nervous system diseases.
Matteo Capone awarded by the Italian Chemical Society
Congratulations to Matteo Capone for receiving the Premio Levi 2024, which honors the excellence and impact of research carried out by early-career researchers.
Study improves visualization of chemical bonds in complex quantum systems
A team led by Cnr Nano extended a popular quantum mechanical visualization of chemical bonds to work not only on regular states of matter but also on complex magnetic states.
The Quantum Cascade Laser turns 30
Thirty years after its debut, the Quantum Cascade Laser continues to push the boundaries of photonics and quantum technology. Cnr Nano plays a key role in advancing this groundbreaking technology, as highlighted during the recent international conference on QCL research and innovation
New Nano Colloquia Series – Second Semester 2024
Be ready to delve into the institute’s cutting-edge research with the Nano Colloquia 2024 Second Semester schedule. Our scientists will showcase their latest achievements and discuss fresh perspectives on ongoing projects.
Gaetano Scamarcio is the new Director of Cnr Nano
We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Nanoscience has a new Director, Gaetano Scamarcio, a renowned expert in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
LESGO Project shows advanced hydrogen storage using graphene oxides
After three and a half years, the LESGO consortium demonstrated an innovative hydrogen storage technology, developed with key contributions from Cnr Nano’s multi-scale simulations.
Examining gender discrimination for more equitable science
A workshop at Cnr addressed gender discrimination in research, offering strategies for promoting equality. Expert discussions and group sessions highlighted biases and the need for inclusive approaches, with contributions from Cnr Nano, supporting the Cnr Gender Equality Plan.
Unlocking spin currents in Density Functional Theory
Cnr Nano researchers enable integration of spin currents into applications of Density Functional Theory, opening doors to more accurate simulations and possible spintronics developments.
Introducing Cnr Nano seventh Activity Report
We are pleased to launch the seventh biennial report of Cnr Nano, offering a comprehensive overview of the institute’s achievements and advancements from the years 2022-2023
The European Union and Japan are joining forces to develop and fortify their High Performance Computing ecosystems, and Cnr Nano is proudly partnering this collaboration in materials science
Unlocking Far-Infrared with the first compact 9 THz source
Researchers developed the first miniaturized and efficient technology for producing waves in the far-infrared range. The result fills a technological gap and opens up applications in diagnostic imaging and environmental monitoring. The study is published in Nature Communications.
CnrNano startup DSQM wins Premio America Innovazione
DSQM, a spin-off rooted in Cnr Nano research, won the Italia USA Foundation award dedicated to the best Italian innovators, for its cutting-edge technology based on superconducting materials, demonstrating the innovative value of frontier research.
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