Smalley-Curl Institute

The Smalley-Curl Institute is a research center at Rice University, named after Nobel laureates Richard Smalley and Robert Curl, who were pioneers in nanotechnology and the study of carbon molecules like fullerenes. The institute focuses on advancing scientific understanding and applications of nanotechnology, which involves manipulating materials on a scale of atoms and molecules. Researchers at the institute explore innovative solutions in fields such as energy, medicine, and materials science, aiming to harness the unique properties of nanomaterials for real-world applications that can benefit society.