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Model Based ImagingMay 23, 2012
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New 'metamaterial' practical for optical advancesMay 15, 2012
Researchers have taken a step toward overcoming a key obstacle in commercializing "hyperbolic metamaterials," structures that could bring optical advances including ultrapowerful microscopes, computers and solar cells.

"Facility of the Year"Controlled Environments magazine named the Birck Nanotechnology Center its top facility in 2007. Schedule a visit with us today to find out why.

Cutting Edge ResearchRead more on the various types of ongoing core research within the Birck Nanotechnology Center and find out why Purdue University is one of the leaders in nanotechnology research among universities worldwide.

Become a BNC User/CollaboratorThe BNC offers many options for researchers from companies, universities, and national labs. If you are interested in working in the BNC facility and/or in collaborating with BNC researchers and technical staff, you will find information by clicking

Micro and Nanofabricaton ServicesLet our experts at the BNC handle everything - from concept to characterization.

Ultramodern and Extensive Cleanroom and LaboratoriesThe Scifres Nanofabrication Laboratory is among the largest and cleanest cleanrooms in the country. Other labs are specialized for nanophotonics, crystal growth, bio-nanotechnology, molecular electronics, MEMS/NEMS, surface analysis, SEM/TEM, electr

A State-of-the-Art Facility for StudentsThe graduate students of the BNC work in a truly interdisciplinary environment while earning a degree in a traditional discipline.

In the NewsClick here to find out the latest breakthroughs happening at the BNC!

Key Research FacultyClick here to find the faculty in key research areas related to your interdisciplinary research.

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News

Purdue professor to speak before Congress about nanotechnology in brain treatment research
May 22, 2012
Researchers at Purdue University are working with the U.S. Army and neurosurgeons at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to create a new type of "bioactive" coating for stents used to treat brain aneurisms including those caused by head
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Ultrasensitive biosensor promising for medical diagnostics
May 15, 2012
Researchers have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and "personalized medicine" tailored to the specific biochemistry of individual patients.
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Birck Nanotechnology Facilities

Our Facilities

Overview

The Birck Nanotechnology Center opened in July of 2005. This facility comprises 187,000 square feet, providing office space for 45 faculty, 40 clerical and technical staff, and up to 180 graduate students.

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Equipment

The entire set of resources provided by this 186,000 square foot facility are designed to support collaborative interdisciplinary research in nanotechnology.
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Operations

One of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the world, the BNC facility is designed to support multidisciplinary research in nanotechnology and to foster interaction between researchers and research disciplines.
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Training

Each instrument at Birck has specific training requirements. These requirements are dictated by the complexity of the tool. Equipment training ranges from a 30 minute orientation with a member of the BNC Staff to a 6 week short course.
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Key Capabilities

Our facilities have a wide range of capabilities including nanofabrication, nanophotonics, theory and computation, and materials growth and deposition.
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From the Director

Welcome to the Birck Nanotechnology Center website! The BNC leverages advances in nanoscale science and engineering to create innovative nanotechnologies addressing societal challenges and opportunities in computing, communications, the environment, security, energy independence, and health. In turn, the BNC exploits the accelerating progress in nanotechnology utilizing the most advanced nanoscale instrumentation to pursue answers to fundamental questions in the life and physical sciences. The interplay between these two complementary arcs of inquiry fosters a stimulating interdisciplinary environment for discovery that will engage us well into the 21st century.

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Tours of Discovery Park are available all year for business, classrooms, students, or anyone else looking to learn something new!

About the BNC

The BNC leverages advances in nanoscale science and engineering to create innovative nanotechnologies addressing societal challenges and opportunities in computing, communications, the environment, security, energy independence, and health.

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Birck Nanotechnology Center
1205 W. State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057

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