Nanoengineering and Nanocomposites
Nanoengineering and Nanotechnology for the 21st century demands new types of 鈥渘ano-bricks鈥 with multiple functionalities. Here at 番茄视频 we aim to create such novel functional materials, to understand the growth mechanisms, to assess their advanced mechanical and physical properties, and to apply these interesting nanomaterials for practical engineering applications in diverse areas ranging from the detection of toxins to hydrogen energy storage, ultra-tough shockwave absorbing components, and even graphene reinforced concrete.
We are developing a range of carbon-based nanocomposites for a number of important technological applications, from to and .

NEST researchers are also developing novel oxide and sulphide based nanocomposites and ceramics for applications ranging from to and .

Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, and its manufacture is a big global source of CO2 emissions. NEST researchers have discovered a surprising way of alleviating all of these issues 鈥 by introducing . We call this new invention 鈥樷, and have formed a spin-out company to develop this exciting breakthrough.

We are also developing high performance magnetic composites, for applications ranging from , to and .

People
NEST academics working in the area of memory and computing materials and devices include the following: