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The Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory
As the institute grows and expands, it will increasingly host workshops, colloquia, conferences, and other events.
Upcoming Events
Multivalent Interaction in Polyelectolyte Systems
A colloquium with Pritzker Director Matthew Tirrell
July 18, 2011 at Argonne National Laboratory
Multivalent electrostatic interactions in systems of charged macromolecules can produce attractive forces between chains that can lead to new opportunities for self-assembly and to the formation of complex coacervate phases. This talk will discuss the quantitative measurement of attractive forces between polyelectrolyte chains in the presence of multivalent counterions using the surface forces apparatus and then proceed to demonstrate how multivalency-induced attractive forces can lead to new structures and interesting phase behavior.
For more information, please contact Patricia D. Canaday at 630.252.5562 or patcanaday@anl.gov.
Recent Events
Protein Analogous Micelles: Varied Multi-Functional Nanoparticles for Diagnostics and Therapeutics
A Colloquium with Pritzker Director Matthew Tirrell
April 21, 2011 at the University of Chicago
Matthew Tirrell, founding Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago's new Institute for Molecular Engineering, visited the University prior to starting his new role to give a talk on his research into Protein Analogous Micelles. He discussed the potential diagnostic and therapeutic properties of these molecules, as well as potential hurdles to overcome.
Watch a video of this colloquium »
Recent News
- Shearing triggers odd behavior in microscopic particles
December 22, 2011 - Matthew Tirrell awarded 2012 Polymer Prize by the American Physical Society
- American Chemical Society to present Arthur W. Adamson Award to Steven Sibener
September 7, 2011 - Spontaneous multilayer formation in helix-forming brushes (Macromolecules)
- Matthew Tirrell named founding director of Institute for Molecular Engineering
March 7, 2011 - Eckhardt Center to foster precision science
December 13, 2010