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| Brazilian National Laboratory of Science and Technology (LNNano) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Brazilian National Laboratory of Science and Technology (LNNano) |
| Native name | Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia |
| Established | 2005 |
| Type | National research laboratory |
| Location | Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Affiliations | Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials |
Brazilian National Laboratory of Science and Technology (LNNano) is a federal research laboratory in Campinas, São Paulo focused on nanotechnology, nanoscience, and related advanced materials research. It functions within Brazil's scientific infrastructure alongside institutions such as the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials, the National Institute of Science and Technology, and collaborates with universities including the University of Campinas, the University of São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. LNNano hosts user facilities, instrumentation platforms, and national programs that connect to international bodies like the European Commission, the National Nanotechnology Initiative, and partner organizations such as the Max Planck Society.
LNNano was created in 2005 under initiatives driven by the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and coordinated with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development to consolidate national capacity in nanotechnology. Its founding followed global trends set by programs such as the National Nanotechnology Initiative in the United States and research strategies promoted by the European Commission and the Japan Science and Technology Agency. Early milestones included establishing shared facilities in Campinas, São Paulo and building partnerships with institutions like the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Over time, LNNano expanded instrumentation comparable to facilities at the Argonne National Laboratory, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the National Institute for Materials Science.
LNNano is administratively linked to the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials and funded through programs of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and agencies such as the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development and the Financier of Studies and Projects. Governance includes a laboratory director, technical coordinators, and advisory boards comprising members from the University of Campinas, the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and representatives of national funding agencies including the Research Support Foundation of the State of São Paulo. Strategic planning aligns with national strategies like those formulated by the Brazilian Research Network and input from international partners such as the National Science Foundation and the European Research Council.
LNNano's core research areas encompass nanomaterials, nanofabrication, nanophotonics, nanobiotechnology, and nanoelectronics. Key facilities include cleanrooms with lithography equipment akin to those at IMEC, atomic force microscopy suites comparable to platforms at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, transmission electron microscopy units paralleling capabilities at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, and spectroscopy labs similar to installations at the CERN materials groups. LNNano supports characterization techniques such as scanning probe microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy, and houses instrumentation for thin film deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and molecular beam epitaxy. These facilities serve researchers from the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Minas Gerais, the State University of Campinas, and international collaborators including groups from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
Major projects at LNNano include national programs in advanced materials for energy storage, sensors, and biomedical devices, often in collaboration with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES initiatives), the National Institute of Science and Technology consortia, and industrial partners such as Embraer, Petrobras, and the Vale (company). International collaborations have involved joint research with the Max Planck Society, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, the Argonne National Laboratory, and the National Institute for Materials Science. LNNano has participated in multinational consortia funded under frameworks similar to the Horizon 2020 program and bilateral agreements with institutions like the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Korean Institute of Science and Technology.
LNNano runs postgraduate training programs, instrument training courses, and user-access fellowships in partnership with the University of Campinas, the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and the State University of Campinas. Outreach activities include workshops for secondary schools in São Paulo, public lectures with participation from scholars affiliated with the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, and collaborative internships with industry partners such as Embraer and Petrobras. LNNano contributes to capacity-building efforts linked to national initiatives like programs administered by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development and cooperative networks with the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Nanotechnology.
Researchers and projects associated with LNNano have received recognition from institutions including the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, and prizes linked to the São Paulo Research Foundation. LNNano infrastructure and staff have been cited in collaborations awarded grants by the European Research Council, the National Science Foundation, and national innovation prizes connected to agencies such as the Financier of Studies and Projects. The laboratory's role in fostering partnerships with the University of Campinas, the University of São Paulo, and multinational research centers has been highlighted in evaluations by advisory bodies like the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and international review panels from the International Union of Materials Research Societies.