Users' Executive Committee
Center for Functional Nanomaterials
Connecting the CFN user community to drive the advancement of nanoscience
Purpose of the UEC
The purpose of the CFNs UEC is to promote and encourage research at the CFN by providing forum for organized discussions among users of the facility as well as between the user community and the facility administration, and to address questions of general principles, trends, and development of user needs. The Association aims to have broad participation involving all segments of the user community and efficient communication with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) staff, management, and the trustees of Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA). It is thus possible to communicate current and future needs, concerns, and trends within the user community to CFN staff and management. At the same time, the Association disseminates information on BNL CFN plans and prospects to the users.
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Research Highlights
Recent breakthroughs and discoveries from the CFN community
Topological Breakthroughs: Tuning Quantum States in 2D Heterostructures
This work presents a new method to control topological properties in 2D materials, with promise for designing better optimized electronic materials for quantum devices.
Atomically Thin Mirrors: A New Frontier in Light Confinement
This work establishes a new platform for nanoscale light manipulation using atomically thin materials, with potential use in quantum information processing, optical computing, and quantum photonics.
Advanced Electron Microscopy Reveals Processing Impacts on Quantum Circuits
Understanding these effects and their impact helps optimize quantum device fabrication.
2D MoS2 Templates Unlock High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
The work reveals a new mechanism by which 2D additives control crystallization and boost hybrid perovskite performance for solar energy conversion and optoelectronics applications.
A 'Science Exocortex' Would Let Scientists Tackle Harder Problems
CFN staff are working to develop an AI-based 'science exocortex' to accelerate nanomaterials discovery.
Innovative Photoresist Chemistry Brings Angstrom-Scale Patterning Within Reach
Researchers pioneered low-molecular weight photoresist platform enabling ultra high-resolution electron beam lithography (EBL) and extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) with record low roughness.
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