Nanotechnology in Illinois - companies, research, and degree programs

(Nanowerk News) Illinois has a burgeoning research and commercial nanotechnology environment. The University of Illinois and Northwestern University with its International Institute for Nanotechnolog have large and well-respected nanotechnology research programs.
Currently, there are 20 companies in Illinois involved in nanotechnology-related business activities.
In addition, there are 29 nanotechnology and nanoscience-related research and community organizations in Illinois.
There are 2 academic nanotechnology degree programs in Illinois.

Nanotechnology companies in Illinois

Nanomaterial Suppliers
Ambeed offers a portfolio of MOF (Metal Organic Framework) ligands, catering to researchers in their pursuit of novel MOFs synthesis.
Ssupplier of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) of uniform diameter and/or electronic type.
Engineers and produces nanocrystalline materials (ceramic and metallic materials in powder form) using several techniques including Physical Vapor Synthesis and Discrete Particle Encapsulation.
The company manufactures and supplies uniform nano- and microparticles for biomedical and diagnostic applications.
UT Dots Inc. is a nanotechnology research and manufacturing company based at the University of Illinois Research Park at Champaign, Illinois. The company specializes in manufacturing high quality silver and gold nanoinks. Their current technology enables continuous production of nanoparticles of desired chemical nature and quality from aerosol.
Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Companies
Nanotechnology Products, Applications & Instruments Companies
Advanced Diamond Technologies (ADT) is a leader in developing and applying diamond for industrial, electronic, and medical applications. For the microscopy market, ADT makes NaDiaProbes™, AFM probes made entirely out of diamond, which last 100 times longer than SiN probes. NaDiaProbes are available in conductive diamond, dynamic and contact modes. ADT also sells UNCD Wafers, available as diamond-on-Silicon (DoSi) and diamond-on-oxide (DOI) wafers. UNCD Wafers are for MEMS development, nano imprint lithography applications and other wafers scales applications where the superior properties of diamond may be leveraged. ADT is a World Economic Forum 2007 Technology Pioneer, chosen for a 2007 Frost & Sullivan award and a winner of a 2008 R&D 100 Award.
Manufactures nano-engineered thermal barrier coatings.
CB Mills Inc. is a manufacturing leader of superior products used in inks, paints, chemicals, bio-chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, mineral processing, waste treatment and even cosmetics industries. Our versatile product range covers complete essentials for select industries. For over a century CB Mills has been growing and optimizing its diverse portfolio of leading products. Each one of its winning lines of products from grinding mills, dispensing systems, solvent recovery and washing systems has been continuously enhanced to adapt to today?s standards while employing state-of-the-art technologies.
The company's materials expertise is in the conversion of nanoscale materials into enhanced fluids, phase change materials, and polymeric composites into respectively nanofluids, nano-PCMs and nanocomposites.
Develops and manufactures nano-structured coatings and nanocomposite materials.
LDB Corp provides metrology instruments to industrial component and semiconductor companies.
Biological and chemical sensors and nano-emissive display technology.
Nalco has a long history of work in nanotechnology dating to the 1950s and the development of colloidal silicas. Recent innovations such as Core Shell® polymers, modified at the molecular level for use in wastewater treatment and as process aids in papermaking, petroleum refining, mining and food and beverage processing. Joint venture partner in NanoSpecialties, an R&D company for nanotechnology water and process treatments.
NanoChem is at the forefront of providing unique protein-based polymers that provide competitive performance for various products and processes environmental concerns for the creation of non-toxic products for a wide range of industrial, agricultural and consumer markets.
Renishaw is a global company with core skills in measurement, motion control, spectroscopy and precision machining. Their products are used for applications as diverse as machine tool automation, co-ordinate measurement, Raman spectroscopy, machine calibration, position feedback, CAD/CAM dentistry, stereotactic neurosurgery and medical diagnostics.
Munufactures machining instruments with nanometer precision.
Using lapping, optical polishing, single point diamond machining, low stress grinding and honing, Surface Finishes provides Angstrom level tolerances on prototype or production components such as: mirrors for optical imaging and scanning, air bearings, optical disc molds, large area reference surfaces and custom gauging.
Nanotechnology Services & Intermediaries
McCrone Associates' team of scientists use state-of-the-art instrumentation and techniques to solve difficult and unique particle identification, materials characterization, and analysis problems.
An independent contract testing laboratory specializing in particulate matter contamination and particle size analysis of virtually any material.
Particle Technology Labs, Ltd. is a leading service laboratory for particle characterization in the United States. Their laboratory contains over 30 instruments from many of the leading major manufacturers which gives them the capability to characterize a broad range of particle sizes as well as conduct various other physical characterization tests including: Suface Area; Porosimetry; Density; Powder Rheology.

Nanotechnology research organizations in Illinois

There are 27 universities in Illinois with nanotechnology research activities.
There are 1 initiatives and networks in Illinois with a nanotechnology focus.
Here is a complete list of all non-commercial nanotechnology organizations in Illinois, sorted alphabetically.
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Source: Nanowerk Nanotechnology Company and Research Database