The groundbreaking method of single-atom engineering makes it possible to control the properties of materials down to the atomic level and brings a whole new realism to materials, dramatically changing the efficiency of materials in areas such as energy storage, energy conversion, biomedicine and environmental remediation. This technology enables the intelligent design of unprecedented materials with dramatic performance gains.
We are developing incredibly self-propelling small devices, the size of a virus or bacteria, that move themselves, navigate by concentrations of substances in the environment, light or magnetic fields, and can carry drugs or remove pollutants. These miniature robots hold enormous promise for exponential change in industries such as medicine or environmental cleanup, as they perform tasks with extreme precision at the smallest conceivable scales. We assemble nanorobots for different applications from components, like pieces of Legos.
Our work includes the development of skin-worn patches that can analyze important biomarkers as a critical health indicators - in real time, being powered by flexible wearable batteries or triboelectric generators. By leveraging stretchable substrates, printed inks, and robust sensor designs, these wearable platforms promise not only comfortable, continuous monitoring of physiological markers but also earlier detection of medical conditions and more personalized healthcare solutions.
3D printing is an innovative technology that transforms digital designs into tangible objects by layering ultra-thin layers of material, enabling complex ideas to be realised with incredible speed and precision. We can print objects from the size of a virus to the size of a human, in metals or biocompatible materials. This enables groundbreaking precision tailor made manufacturing for medical or energy storage applications.
