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The Molecular Foundry A National Nanoscience Research Facilty

The Molecular Foundry is a Department of Energy-funded project providing support to researchers from around the world whose work can benefit from or contribute to nanoscience. Through unparalleled access to state-of-the-art instruments, materials, technical expertise and training, the Foundry provides researchers with the tools to enhance the development and understanding of the synthesis, characterization and theory of nanoscale materials.

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New Blue Light Nanocrystals

Molecular Foundry researchers have produced non-toxic magnesium oxide nanocrystals that efficiently emit blue light and could also play a role in long-term storage of carbon dioxide, a potential means of tempering the effects of global warming.
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upcoming events

The Foundry Seminars: Professor Matthew Francis, Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley, Tuesday, November 24th at 1:30 pm - Bldg. 67, Rm. 3111.