Nanotechnology Research – Universities

The nanotech aspects of their research deal with in-situ visualization of biomembrane activity; nanometer dimensioned electrodes and fibre optics; self-assembling molecular and polymer materials; biomaterials as linkers for self-assembling molecular electronics, security applications and multiplexed sensing and nanophase biolithography.

The Centre's research is focused on innovative therapeutic solutions to current medical challenges and deals with various nanoscale applications and materials.

Research in the group focuses on production, characterisation, theory and electronic applications of organic polymers, nanotubes and polymer nanotube composites.

CRANN is Ireland's first purpose-built Research Institute with a mission to advance the frontiers of nanoscience. The three major research areas are Nano-Biology of Cell Surface Interactions, Bottom-Up Fabrication and Testing of Nanoscale Integrated Devices and Magnetic Nano-Structures and Devices.