Argonne National Laboratory
Nanoscience
Advancing materials, energy, and catalysis through nanotechnology innovation.
Nanoscience is transforming the way we design and engineer materials, enabling breakthroughs in energy storage, catalysis, and nanofabrication technology. At Argonne National Laboratory, researchers investigate nanoscale properties to develop materials with enhanced strength, conductivity, and reactivity, impacting diverse fields from sensors to energy.
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne is a DOE Office of Science user facility providing researchers from across the nation and the globe with world-class expertise and instrumentation for multidisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology research.
Argonne scientists and CNM users lead cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, nanophotonics, and catalytic processes. They use state-of-the-art synthesis techniques and advanced X-ray characterization tools to manipulate atomic structures and design next-generation materials. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, Argonne is paving the way for breakthroughs in semiconductor design, catalysis, and quantum science.
