Nanotechnology College Course: Lesson 01 - Nanocars, molecular electronics & start-ups (James Tour)

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Jul 10, 2024 The Science and Faith Podcast

Join Dr. James Tour, a distinguished NAE Chemist from Rice University, for a comprehensive and free nanotechnology course! Lesson 01 What does Jerry Seinfeld have to do with business and nanotechnology?

• Introduction to Nanotechnology Applications: The lecture discusses innovative uses of nanotechnology, such as using graphene nanoribbons to repair spinal cord injuries in rats, showcasing the potential for medical breakthroughs.

• Encouraging Creativity in Students: The course emphasizes the importance of consistent creativity, inspired by Jerry Seinfeld's method of daily joke writing. Students are tasked with inventing something new every week to foster innovative thinking

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July 20 2023

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NASA's Microwave Gun Technology: NASA developed a microwave gun to cure shuttle tiles in space, but due to the proprietary nature of the tiles, the technology was not widely shared. Rice University students managed to obtain some tiles and develop related technologies despite this restriction.

Nanotechnology Initiatives and Funding: The U.S. government has invested around $40 billion in nanotechnology since 1999, starting with Bill Clinton's administration and continuing through subsequent administrations. Nanotechnology is now integrated into various national programs instead of being a separate entity.

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July 1 2024 The Science and Faith Podcast

Nanotechnology Course - Lesson 03 - Introduction to Graphene

Graphene Structure and Properties: Graphene is a single sheet of graphite, with less than 10 layers considered graphene and more than 10 considered graphite. Graphene's properties change with the number of layers and their alignment.

Graphene Production Methods: Several methods to produce graphene include liquid exfoliation, oxidation, growth on silicon carbide, and chemical vapor deposition. Each method has varying yields and quality of graphene.

Authentication with Graphene Markers: Dr. James Tour discusses using graphene markers to authenticate high-end products like purses and shoes by embedding markers that can be detected via a smartphone.

Electronic Properties and Potential: Graphene and carbon nanotubes exhibit high electronic mobility, theoretically up to a million cm²/Vs, which could significantly speed up computing processes.

Commercial and Research Applications: Graphene's diverse applications include transparent conductive films, deicing surfaces, enhancing plastic bottle performance, and potential use in spinal cord injury treatment. Research also explores producing graphene from various carbon sources.

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Aug 9, 2024 The Science and Faith Podcast

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Challenges in University Startups: Starting a company based on university research can be more effective than licensing to large corporations. However, it involves challenges like managing relationships, intellectual property, and navigating business dynamics, which can strain academic collaborations.

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