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33 Unresolved Questions in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Abstract

Significant advances in science and engineering often emerge at the intersections of disciplines. Nanoscience and nanotechnology are inherently interdisciplinary, uniting researchers from chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, materials science, and engineering. This convergence has fostered novel ways of thinking and enabled the development of materials, tools, and technologies that have transformed both basic and applied research, as well as how we address critical societal challenges. In this Nano Focus, we pose and explore 33 questions whose answers could profoundly impact fields such as energy, electronics, the environment, optics, and medicine. These questions highlight the need for deeper foundational understanding, improved tools and techniques, and innovative applications─each with significant societal relevance. Together, they represent a global call-to-action for the scientific community.

Authors

Mirkin CA; Petrosko SH; Artzi N; Aydin K; Biaggne A; Brinker CJ; Bujold KE; Cao YC; Chan RR; Chen C

Journal

ACS Nano, Vol. 19, No. 36, pp. 31933–31968

Publisher

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Publication Date

September 16, 2025

DOI

10.1021/acsnano.5c12854

ISSN

1936-0851

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