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Sustainable Nano

Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Elfy Chiang

Curious about nanotechnology, sustainability, and life in science? The Sustainable Nano podcast is produced by the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, a chemistry research center funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

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Ep 27. The Constant Loop: How Nanoparticles and the...

Sustainable Nano ·

2018/11/02

Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO) is an important nanomaterial used in batteries, but little is known about what happens when it gets exposed to the environment. In this episode we interview Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology graduate student Liz Laudadio, who was the first author on a recent paper about what happens to LCO when it gets exposed to phosphates in water. We discuss why phosphates are important and next steps to understanding potential environmental impacts of nanomaterials: "It's a

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00:21:40

Ep 26. Nanomaterials and Renewable Energy: From Solar...

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2018/10/19

How are photons like toddlers? And what does that have to do with solar energy? Dr. Jillian Buriak has been researching nanomaterials and renewable energy for over a decade, including work to improve solar panel technology. In this first episode of the Sustainable Nano Podcast's third season, we interview Dr. Buriak, who is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Alberta and Canada Research Chair of Nanomaterials for Energy, about her research, career path, and even some advice for junior

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00:02:06

Season 3 Preview

Sustainable Nano ·

2018/10/09

It's Season 3 of the Sustainable Nano Podcast! Here's a quick preview of a few of our upcoming episodes, including interviews with Dr. Mary Kirchhoff, Alvin Chang, & Dr. Jillian Buriak.Sustainable Nano Season 3 is on the way! Want more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page, or you can subscribe through Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. #### **ABOUT THIS EPISODE** Related links: Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology National Nanotechnology Day (October 9) Producer/Host:

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00:23:00

Ep 25. Finding the Next Fix for the World's Problems:...

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2018/06/28

In the second interview from our visit to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, graduate students Natalie Hudson-Smith and Jaya Borgatta interview Dr. Wade Elmer, Chief Scientist for the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology. They discuss everything from everyday garden fertilizers to cutting-edge nanoparticle experiments on watermelon. Dr. Wade Elmer with eggplant seedlings at the Connecticut Agricultural Research Station. (image by Jan Ellen Spiegel, used with permission from

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Ep 24. Using MRI technology to study nanoparticles

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2018/04/16

How do we "see" nanoparticles when they're too small to view with a normal microscope? In this episode we interview Kelly Zhang, a graduate student in the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology who recently published a paper about a new way to use NMR technology (like MRI for chemistry) to study the behavior of molecules that form a shell on diamond nanoparticles. We also talk about how watching anime as a kid inspired Kelly to become a chemist. Kelly Zhang and a model of a polymer-wrapped

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00:30:19

Ep 23. From Worm Genetics to Chocolate Cake: Art and...

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2018/02/08

What does food blogging have to do with genetics research? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ahna Skop, an associate professor of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about how art, science, and cooking intersect, as well as some of the benefits and challenges she has experienced being dyslexic. Artwork depicting C. Elegans (left) and a cake showing cell division (right) (images courtesy of Ahna Skop) Want more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page, or you can

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00:24:03

Ep 22. On Thin Films and Nobel Prizes: Margaret...

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2017/12/20

At last summer's American Chemical Society national meeting, Dr. Margaret Schott of Northwestern University took the unusual step of giving her history division presentation as her subject, Dr. Katharine Burr Blodgett. In this episode we interview Dr. Schott about her own path in life and chemistry, as well as that of Dr. Blodgett, including the debate about whether this pioneer of thin film technology was overlooked for a Nobel Prize. (Katharine Burr Blodgett (left, image from the Smithsonian) and

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Ep 21. Quantifying Effects of Gender Bias: There's an...

Sustainable Nano ·

2017/11/30

Does gender bias matter? You can see for yourself thanks to an interactive app created by software engineer Penelope Hill at doesgenderbiasmatter.com. In this episode, we interview Penelope about what prompted her to create the app, some of the research behind it, and a few of the ways people in science and technology fields are working to overcome bias. (Penelope Hill is the software engineer behind doesgenderbiasmatter.com.) Want more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page,

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Ep. 20 Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and the Definition...

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2017/11/03

What does "sustainability" mean? Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland is famous for serving three terms as the Prime Minister of Norway and chairing the World Commission on Environment and Development -- the Brundtland Commission -- which defined sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In this episode we discuss Dr. Brundtland's autobiography, Madam Prime Minister, her life

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00:29:41

Ep. 19 Scientists and Impostor Syndrome: Can We Do...

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2017/10/20

You may have heard of "impostor syndrome" or "imposter phenomenon," when perfectly competent people have the feeling that they don't belong or are faking it in their professional lives. It can lead sufferers to hold back their ideas and self-reject from opportunities, and it is surprisingly common among high-achieving people. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Valerie Young, an expert on impostor syndrome with both research and personal experience. She discusses one common factor

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Ep 18. Why Do We Care About Emerging Contaminants?

Sustainable Nano ·

2017/10/05

As the Director of the Great Lakes Genomics Center in the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Professor Rebecca Klaper researches emerging contaminants such as nanomaterials and pharmaceuticals and how they affect freshwater organisms. In this episode we interview Dr. Klaper about the future of emerging contaminants and how her work relates to the development of sustainable nanomaterials. (L: Rebecca Klaper is the Director of the Great Lakes Genomics Center in

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00:30:01

Ep 17. Putting Science to Work for Society: A Visit...

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2017/09/22

Chemistry at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station ranges from testing how nanoparticles help plants grow to determining what kind of poison was placed in someone's coffee. In this episode, we interview Dr. Jason White, Vice Director of Analytical Chemistry at the CAES and our newest collaborator in the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology. (Dr. Jason White planting eggplants at the Connecticut Agricultural Research Station. (image by Jan Ellen Spiegel, used with permission from Undark

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00:25:17

Ep 16. Maybe Not the Next Industrial Revolution?...

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2017/05/19

A lot has changed in the last 10-15 years about our hopes and fears around nanotechnology. Ira Bennett and Jameson Wetmore are professors in the Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University, and in this episode of the Sustainable Nano podcast we interview them about the complexities of understanding the ethical and societal implications of brand new innovations like nanotechnology. (Dr. Ira Bennett, Dr. Jamey Wetmore, and the ASU Center for Nanotechnology in Society) Want more

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Ep 15. The Art of Beehives, Foam, & Bubbles: An...

Sustainable Nano ·

2017/03/31

Artist Peter Krsko uses his background in physics and materials science to study and communicate about nature. He is described as a "bioinspired artist whose approach combines science and art, participatory, interactive and community arts, and play with hands-on education." On this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Krsko about art, science, community building, and spending this semester as Artist in Residence at the UW-Madison Arts Institute's Interdisciplinary Arts Residency

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00:15:36

Ep 14. What Does Nanotechnology Have to Do With...

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2017/03/15

What if car tires could be made from renewable resources instead of petroleum? In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Paul Dauenhauer, part of a research team from the Center for Sustainable Polymers who have developed a new chemical process to make isoprene (one of the key ingredients in car tires) from biomass such as grass or corn. (images from Paul Dauenhauer & Pixabay) Want more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page, or you can subscribe on iTunes

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Ep 13. Communicating About Science with 'Lab Girl'...

Sustainable Nano ·

2017/02/28

Dr. Hope Jahren is a geobiologist who studies fossil organisms and the global environment, and is also the New York Times-bestelling author of the memoir Lab Girl. In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Jahren about communicating science with the public, the joys and challenges of writing academic articles, and her thoughts on sexism in science. (images by Andrea Kamphuis & Gadini) Want more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page, or you can subscribe on iTunes

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Ep 12. Making Sustainable Nanoparticles From Plants

Sustainable Nano ·

2017/02/14

Nanoparticles are widely used in a variety of technologies, and some researchers are looking for ways to make those nanoparticles more environmentally friendly. In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Mike Curry about his research making nanoparticles from cellulose, a very common molecule found in plants. Dr. Mike Curry and a network of cellulose nanofibers (nanocellulose image by Qspheroid4) Want more podcast episodes? You can find them all on our podcast page, or you can subscribe

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00:01:23

Spring 2017 Teaser

Sustainable Nano ·

2017/01/24

We're back from winter break and preparing a fantastic batch of podcast episodes for spring 2017! Over the next few months we'll be featuring interviews with Dr. Hope Jahren and Dr. Mike Curry, plus a profile of Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, and much more. Stay tuned! 2017 is here! (image adapted from Vector Open Stock)

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00:18:20

Ep 11. When Artists and Scientists Collaborate

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2016/12/20

Art and science are often though of as completely separate pursuits, but what happens when artists and scientists actually talk to each other? In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Cathy Murphy about her experiences inviting art students to spend time in her chemistry lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Painting by Leah Guadagnoli, inspired by nanocrystal waste! (courtesy of Cathy Murphy) Some housekeeping news: Over the winter break, we will be moving the podcast to a

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Ep 10. Why Were Plastic Mirobeads Banned? Marine...

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2016/12/06

Plastic debris in our water is a huge pollution problem, and just one source of that pollution is the tiny microbeads that have been widely used in personal care products. In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Richard Thompson, a Professor of Marine Biology at Plymouth University and an expert on the effects of plastic debris in the marine environment. We discuss the recent federal ban on microbeads and what consumers can do to be more sustainable in our day-to-day use of plastics.

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