Nanotechnology

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto explores the development of nanoherbicides for more efficient, sustainable weed control. This Spanish-language webinar covers design strategies, interactions between nanomaterials and plants, controlled release, reduced herbicide doses and potential reductions in environmental impact. It examines how these principles could support more precise crop management and discusses the practical benefits, barriers and opportunities associated with adopting nanoherbicides in real agricultural systems. Speaker: Dr. Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil. The registration page also lists Dr. Ingrid Montes, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras. Co-produced by ACS Webinars and Sociedad Química de México. Wednesday 30 September 2026, 14:00–15:00 America/New_York (EDT); the live registration page confirms 20:00 CEST. Online via Zoom Events, free registration required. Follow Regístrese Gratuitamente on the ACS event page to the verified Zoom Events registration page. A free ACS ID may be required. Slides are scheduled to be available on the webinar day.

Producing metal-organic frameworks as nanoparticles could make them easier to process at industrial scale and change properties such as transport. Controlled synthesis and the effects of particle size remain insufficiently understood. Carl K. Brozek presents synthetic methods and mechanistic models for preparing MOF nanoparticles whose electrical conduction, magnetism, optical response and dynamic bonding differ from bulk frameworks. Solution-state spectroscopy and electrochemistry expose size-dependent and interfacial effects that conventional framework materials do not reveal. The work provides approaches for scalable MOF manufacture while raising broader questions about relationships among structure, size and properties. Speaker: Associate Professor Carl K. Brozek, University of Oregon, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Hosted by Jack Zhang and Kevin Kittilstved for Washington State University Chemistry. Monday 19 October 2026, 16:10–17:00 America/Los_Angeles (Pacific Daylight Time). Attend at Fulmer Hall, Room 201, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA, or use the public Zoom Link on the official event page.

Lead research combining AI-assisted synthesis and nanocrystal growth to develop nanoparticles with improved optical properties and optoelectronic devices. This permanent role is in the Nanoparticle Group at the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics. The expected start is 1 April 2027, negotiable. Applications and two recommendation letters are due 21 October 2026.

Producing metal-organic frameworks as nanoparticles could make them easier to process at industrial scale and change properties such as transport. Controlled synthesis and the effects of particle size remain insufficiently understood. Carl K. Brozek presents synthetic methods and mechanistic models for preparing MOF nanoparticles whose electrical conduction, magnetism, optical response and dynamic bonding differ from bulk frameworks. Solution-state spectroscopy and electrochemistry expose size-dependent and interfacial effects that conventional framework materials do not reveal. The work provides approaches for scalable MOF manufacture while raising broader questions about relationships among structure, size and properties. Speaker: Associate Professor Carl K. Brozek, University of Oregon, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Hosted by Jack Zhang and Kevin Kittilstved for Washington State University Chemistry. Monday 19 October 2026, 16:10–17:00 America/Los_Angeles (Pacific Daylight Time). Attend at Fulmer Hall, Room 201, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA, or use the public Zoom Link on the official event page.

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto explores the development of nanoherbicides for more efficient, sustainable weed control. This Spanish-language webinar covers design strategies, interactions between nanomaterials and plants, controlled release, reduced herbicide doses and potential reductions in environmental impact. It examines how these principles could support more precise crop management and discusses the practical benefits, barriers and opportunities associated with adopting nanoherbicides in real agricultural systems. Speaker: Dr. Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil. The registration page also lists Dr. Ingrid Montes, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras. Co-produced by ACS Webinars and Sociedad Química de México. Wednesday 30 September 2026, 14:00–15:00 America/New_York (EDT); the live registration page confirms 20:00 CEST. Online via Zoom Events, free registration required. Follow Regístrese Gratuitamente on the ACS event page to the verified Zoom Events registration page. A free ACS ID may be required. Slides are scheduled to be available on the webinar day.

Lead research combining AI-assisted synthesis and nanocrystal growth to develop nanoparticles with improved optical properties and optoelectronic devices. This permanent role is in the Nanoparticle Group at the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics. The expected start is 1 April 2027, negotiable. Applications and two recommendation letters are due 21 October 2026.