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The official account of the Molecular Foundry, a nanoscale science user facility at Berkeley Lab. Researchers from around the world submit proposals to get free access to our experts, state of the art tools, and innovative capability development
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Don't forget! Our virtual info session on writing a successful user proposal is tomorrow 2/21 at 10am PT! The Molecular Foundry offers free access to tools, expertise, and capability development to help you solve problems at the smallest scales. Get the zoom link here: bit.ly/40MBZAX

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Discover how a new flame synthesis method is enabling the creation of high-entropy materials with exceptional properties for clean energy and catalysis. Join us on Tuesday 2/25 at 11am PT to hear from ChaoChao Dun: Get the details here: bit.ly/3E9VRX6

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Learn how block copolymers (BCPs) are paving the way for next-gen extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography by addressing stochastic challenges like line roughness and pattern defects. Join us on Tuesday 2/18 to hear from Emma Vargo. Details here: bit.ly/3CnJ7eQ

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In case you missed Alexander's talk today, a recording has been posted to our website (available for the next 30 days): bit.ly/3EjL38G

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Don't forget about Alexander's talk today at 11am PT!

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Need help taking your research to the next level? The Foundry offers free access to tools, expertise, and capability development to help solve problems at the smallest scales. Join us for a virtual info session on writing a successful user proposal! Fri 2/21, 10:00 am PT. Details: bit.ly/40MBZAX

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Join us on Tuesday 2/11 at 11am PT to hear Alexander Pattison speak on how cutting-edge automation and high-performance computing (HPC) are revolutionizing scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to meet the demands of modern materials discovery. Get more info here: bit.ly/3EjL38G

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🎉 We are excited to announce Ashfia Huq as our new Director! Her extensive experience in materials science will guide the Foundry’s next chapter of innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/3WEuV8q

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How can quantum phase transitions impact information infrastructure? Join us Tues 1/28 - Nicholas Dale will showcase a new research platform for quantum materials and highlight altermagnets—a new class of magnets with transformative applications in energy-efficient electronics. More: bit.ly/4h2Okb4

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Using an 'omics' approach typically used in biology, Youngmin Ko, the first speaker in our Rising Star seminar series, was able decipher patterns from changes in chemical signatures in complex systems. Join us on Tuesday 1/21 at 11am PT to learn more! Get the zoom link & more here: bit.ly/3PE9RL0

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Join us next Tuesday 1/21 for the launch of our Rising Star Seminar Series, where 9 early-career researchers will take the stage to present their work! 🌟 📅 Mark your calendars and get ready to explore the frontiers of nanoscale innovation with us! Learn more on our website: bit.ly/3QcGVHW

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Excited to share groundbreaking research from our @molecularfoundry.bsky.social team in collaboration w/ Columbia Engineering! Our scientists helped develop revolutionary nanoscale force sensors that could transform everything from robotics to medicine.🧪 www.engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/t...

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Years ago, researchers discovered the use of perovskite crystals in solar cells. Now, materials scientists like Raphael Moral are working at the Foundry to make various devices more efficient and effective by exploring these materials' possibilities. Watch here: youtu.be/JMLkSMPyEYg

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Happy holidays from the Molecular Foundry! You can learn about the NanoArt featured in our card by visiting our website: foundry.lbl.gov/2024/12/18/h...

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A 'sunset' you can admire at any time! "Sunset in the Atomic Alps" - A TEM image submitted to our #nationalnanoday NanoArt contest shows atomic terrace steps on the (001) facet of a single-crystal membrane of strontium cobalt oxide (Sr2Co2O5). Learn more: bit.ly/MFnanoart24w...

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Help me gather the nanoscience community here on #chemsky!

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🔬This image shows just 9 diffraction patterns (of 65536) from a dataset of gold nanoparticles on a carbon grid acquired for ptychographic reconstruction. 📷 Stephanie Ribet, Georgios Varnavides | @molecularfoundry.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social More: foundry.lbl.gov/2024/10/21/a...

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🔬 Examining a NbMoTaW refractory alloy sample compressed at 800°C. While prized for high-temp strength, it forms nanoscale oxide layers at grain boundaries, limiting ductility - even more visible at these temps 📷 Madelyn I. Payne, @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @molecularfoundry.bsky.social

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🎵 This might look like Joy Division's "Unknown Pleasures" album cover, but it's actually a top-down view of a diamond pillar with a platinum bead! 🔬 Captured for @molecularfoundry.bsky.social #Nano Art Contest. 📷 I. Marrujo | @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social More: foundry.lbl.gov/2024/10/21/a...

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Explore the voices driving discovery science, healthy earth systems, & beyond. Stay inspired by groundbreaking researchers, educators, and sustainability advocates across Berkeley Lab. 🔗 Follow the pack here: go.bsky.app/9X5y998 Let’s connect, collaborate, and shape a better world together! 💡✨

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What is the Molecular Foundry and how can you freely access our world class experts and state-of-the-art tools to help you conduct science at the smallest scales? The answer is in this video: youtu.be/NP0QC1G9ExA You can learn more about our User Program on our website: bit.ly/3Wo298Q

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