Celebrating 20 Years of NCNST: Innovation in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

With the development of nanoscience and technology, it has become an essential part of various research directions, changing our way of life, such as advanced accurate manufacturing in nanotechnology that facilitates reducing chip sizes, progress made in health care via nanoscience that provides hope to patients, and so on. As the nation’s flagship institution of nanoscience and technology in China, the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China (NCNST), established in December 2003, has played a crucial role in promoting cutting-edge technologies in the field of nanoscience and expediting interdisciplinary fusion. With a strong research team and state-of-the-art research equipment, NCNST currently carries out frontier research and world-class technology innovation, including nanosystems and hierarchical fabrication, biological effects of nanomaterials and nanosafety, standardization and measurements for nanotechnology, as well as theoretical simulations. Serving as one of the most prestigious institutions in nanoscience and nanotechnology in China, NCNST will continue to foster impactful international cooperation, cultivate young talents, and boost inspiring innovation.