LCN

Welcome to the London Centre for Nanotechnology

Our purpose is to solve global problems in information processing, healthcare, energy and environment through the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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Breaking News

New LCN Co-Director:
Professor Milo Shaffer of Imperial College has been named Co-Director of the LCN.

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PHD Opportunities

PhD Opportunities:
Some opportunities for postgraduate research positions are still available.

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Facilities

The LCN Cleanroom:
The LCN has state of the art cleanroom facilities for fabrication and processing.

 

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Highlights See All

Carbon nanotubes
A versatile, clean and efficient way to enhance widespread application of carbon nanotubes
LCN researchers at Imperial College London have developed a versatile, practical and efficient method for activating sites...
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SEM image of nanowires
Molecular nanowires with potential applications from solar energy to quantum information
The small molecule copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) is a well-known industrial pigment used to give blue colours to a range of...
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Spin orientations in Bi
Silicon: an ever-improving host for quantum information
Taking full advantage of quantum mechanics would allow future computers to solve problems that would take longer than the...
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Fractal network of superconductivity in ceramic copper oxide
Fractals make better superconductors
Superconductivity, where a material conducts electricity at very low temperature with no resistance, and therefore...
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