McAlpine Research Group - Publications

McAlpine Research Group

Publications

H. Kim, S. M. Ritchie, G. Han, I. Oladepo, K. Saxena, D. W. H. Ng, Y. J. Kang, J. Fan, S. B. Kodandaramaiah, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Functional Hydrogel Devices via Sacrificial-Layer-Assisted Printing (SLAP)." Extreme Mech. Lett. (2026).

S. M. Ritchie, D. W. H. Ng, J. Fan, M. Zare, M. D. Dickey, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes: Materials and Process Innovations for 3D Printed Optoelectronic Devices." J. Mater. Res. (2026).

Comparison of printed electrode arrays before and after integrating electronic components, showing flexible circuitry and ribbon cable.

D. W. H. Ng, H. B. Atitallah, G. Haghiashtiani, J. Fan, H. Kim, G. Han, R. Mendonsa, R. Zambri, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Flexible Piezoelectric Sensors for Integrated Hybrid Electronics." Small 22, e11146 (2026).

A medical simulation showing a cannula tube inserted through 3D printed synthetic tissue on a neck mannequin.

A. Somayaji, M. S. Lawler, A. T. Gong, Z. M. Fuenning, V. A. Roach, B. S. Athira, D. J. Traina, J. R. Speich, R. K. Wang, M. G. Hackett, D. M. Hananel, R. M. Sweet, and M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Anisotropic Tissue Simulants with Embedded Fluid Capsules for Medical Simulation and Training." Sci. Adv. 11, eadw6446 (2025).

A conical 3D bioprinted structure made of layered white filaments with a 5 mm scale bar.

M. R. Griffin, S. E. Bertram, N. P. Robison, A. Panoskaltsis-Mortari, R. Janardan, and M. C. McAlpine. "3D Vector Field-Guided Toolpathing for 3D Bioprinting." Comms. Eng. 4, 154 (2025).

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Diagram showing the transplantation of a 3D-printed scaffold to repair a spinal cord injury

G. Han, N. S. Lavoie, N. Patil, O. G. Korenfeld, H. Kim, M. Esguerra, D. Joung, M. C. McAlpine, and A. M. Parr. "3D-Printed Scaffolds Promote Enhanced Spinal Organoid Formation for Use in Spinal Cord Injury." Adv. Healthcare Mater. 14, e04817 (2025).

Cover of Advanced Healthcare Materials featuring microscopic images of spinal organoids.

Nine close-up photos of insects being tracked with green markers and manipulated by micro-nozzles.

G. Han, K. Khosla, K. T. Smith, D. W. H. Ng, J. Lee, X. Ouyang, J. C. Bischof, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Organisms Enabled by Aspiration-Assisted Adaptive Strategies." Adv. Sci. 11, 2404617 (2024).

Top-down view of a transparent 3D-printed microfluidic chip on a green circuit board with gold electrical traces.

R. Su, F. Wang, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Microfluidics: Advances in Strategies, Integration, and Applications." Lab Chip 23, 1279-1299 (2023).

A conceptual diagram of a cryoablation catheter on a tissue disk, with inset graphics showing cell response and a color-coded pressure map.

W.-H. Lin, Z. Zhu, V. Ravikumar, V. Sharma, E. G. Tolkacheva, M. C. McAlpine, B. M. Ogle. "A Bionic Testbed for Cardiac Ablation Tools." Int. J. Mol. Sci. 23, 14444 (2022).

A circular array of multi-colored sensors on a glass slide with thin wires fanning out.

X. Ouyang, R. Su, D. W. H. Ng, G. Han, D. R. Pearson, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Skin-Interfaced UV-Visible Hybrid Photodetectors." Adv. Sci. 9, 2201275 (2022).

A flexible grid of 3D-printed organic light-emitting diodes held in a curved position.

R. Su, S. H. Park, X. Ouyang, S. I. Ahn, M. C. McAlpine. "3D-Printed Flexible Organic Light-Emitting Diode Displays." Sci. Adv. 8, eabl8798 (2022).

Highlighted in Nature

Illustration of a bioprinter with dual cameras tracking the movement of a pair of lungs.

Y. S. Zhang, G. Haghiashtiani, T. Hübscher, D. J. Kelly, J. M. Lee, M. Lutolf, M. C. McAlpine, W. Y. Yeong, M. Zenobi-Wong, J. Malda. "3D Extrusion Bioprinting." Nat. Rev. Methods Primers 1, 75 (2021).

Close-up of a transparent flexible tube wrapped with a black electronic band featuring a grid of small silver contact bumps.

Y. Bonnassieux, C. J. Brabec, Y. Cao, T. B. Carmichael, M. L. Chabinyc, K.-T. Cheng, G. Cho, A. Chung, C. L. Cobb, A. Distler, H.-J. Egelhaaf, G. Grau, X. Guo, G. Haghiashtiani, T.-C. Huang, M. M. Hussain, B. Iniguez, T.-M. Lee, L. Li, Y. Ma, D. Ma, M. C. McAlpine, T. N. Ng, R. Österbacka, S. N. Patel, J. Peng, H. Peng, J. Rivnay, L. Shao, D. Steingart, R. A. Street, V. Subramanian, L. Torsi, Y. Wu. “The 2021 Flexible and Printed Electronics Roadmap.” Flex. Print. Electron. 6, 023001 (2021).

A clear glass pipette releasing a single, transparent liquid droplet against a solid grey background.

L. Zhan, S.-Z. Guo, J. Kangas, Q. Shao, M. Shiao, K. Khosla, W. C. Low, M. C. McAlpine, J. Bischof. “Conduction Cooling and Plasmonic Heating Dramatically Increase Droplet Vitrification Volumes for Cell Cryopreservation.” Adv. Sci. 8, 2004605 (2021).

A flow diagram showing a closed-loop system connecting 3D design, an AI controller, a 3D printer, and sensors for predictive printing.

Z. Zhu, D. W. H. Ng, H. S. Park, M. C. McAlpine. “3D-Printed Multifunctional Materials Enabled by Artificial-Intelligence-Assisted Fabrication Technologies.” Nat. Rev. Mater. 6, 27-47 (2021).

A transparent, spherical silicone structure with an integrated microfluidic chip showing blue and red fluid channels.

R. Su, J. Wen, Q. Su, M. S. Wiederoder, S. J. Koester, J. R. Uzarski, M. C. McAlpine. “3D printed self-supporting elastomeric structures for multifunctional microfluidics.” Sci. Adv. 6, eabc9846 (2020).

A 3D anatomical model of an aortic root showing an integrated bioprosthetic valve and a green multi-layered sensor array.

G. Haghiashtiani, K. Qiu, J. D. Zhingre Sanchez, Z. J. Fuenning, P. Nair, S. E. Ahlberg, P. A. Iaizzo, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Patient-Specific Aortic Root Models with Internal Sensors for Minimally Invasive Applications." Sci. Adv. 6, eabb4641 (2020).

A digital rendering of a bioprinter with dual cameras tracking a needle as it prints a colorful heat-map sensor onto a pink, lung-like surface.

Z. Zhu, H. S. Park, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Deformable Sensors." Sci. Adv. 6, eaba5575 (2020).

A stylized diagram of a heart showing pump function and structural complexity.

M. E. Kupfer, W.-H. Lin, V. Ravikumar, K. Qiu, L. Wang, L. Gao, D. B. Bhuiyan, M. Lenz, J. Ai, R. R. Mahutga, D. Townsend, J. Zhang, M. C. McAlpine, E. G. Tolkacheva, B. M. Ogle. "In situ Expansion, Differentiation and Electromechanical Coupling of Human Cardiac Muscle in a 3D Bioprinted, Chambered Organoid." Circ. Res. 127, 207-224 (2020).

Circulation Research 2020 Best Manuscript Award

The journal cover of Circulation Research featuring a 3D cardiac model.

A schematic of a multi-channel cylindrical scaffold being filled with different colored biomolecules and various cell types (Cells A, B, and A+B).

D. Joung, N. S. Lavoie, S.-Z. Guo, S. H. Park, A. M. Parr, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Neural Regeneration Devices." Adv. Funct. Mater. 30, 1906237 (2020).

An illustration of cancer cells migrating from a green tumor mass toward a 3D-printed blood vessel, with an inset microscopic image of the tumor microenvironment.

F. Meng, C. M. Meyer, D. Joung, D. A. Vallera, M. C. McAlpine, A. Panoskaltsis-Mortari. "3D Bioprinted In Vitro Metastatic Models via Reconstruction of Tumor Microenvironments." Adv. Mater. 31, 1806899 (2019).

Highlighted in Science

G. Haghiashtiani, M. C. McAlpine. "MEMS: 3D Piezoelectric Microsystems Pop Up." Nat. Electron. 2, 15-16 (2019).

A line drawing of a mouse with a small teal electronic device implanted in its head, indicated by a circular marker.

Z. Zhu, G. Haghiashtiani, M. C. McAlpine. "Bioelectronic Devices: Biophysical Sensing in Deep Tissue via MRI." Nat. Biomed. Eng. 3, 11-12 (2019).

A current-voltage graph paired with a microscopic photo of a red light-emitting diode (LED) measured at 2 mm.

R. Su, S. H. Park, Z. Li, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Electronic Materials and Devices," in Robotic Systems and Autonomous Platforms: Advances in Materials and Manufacturing. Eds: S. M. Walsh, M. S. Strano. 309-334 (Woodhead, Cambridge, 2019).

Close-up of a 3D-printed circuit on a white surface with arrows labeling integrated LEDs and a photodetector (PD).

S. H. Park, R. Su, J. Jeong, S.-Z. Guo, K. Qiu, D. Joung, F. Meng, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Polymer Photodetectors." Adv. Mater. 30, 1803980 (2018).

Highlighted in Nature

A fluorescent microscopic image showing a dense network of multicolored neurons.

D. Joung, V. Truong, C. C. Neitzke, S.-Z. Guo, P. J. Walsh, J. R. Monat, F. Meng, S. H. Park, J. R. Dutton, A. M. Parr, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Stem-Cell Derived Neural Progenitors Generate Spinal Cord Scaffolds." Adv. Funct. Mater. 28, 1801850 (2018).

Highlighted in Science Translational Medicine

The journal cover of Advanced Functional Materials.

Digital rendering of a 3D printer nozzle applying a white spiral pattern directly onto the back of a human hand.

Z. Zhu, S.-Z. Guo, T. Hirdler, C. Eide, X. Fan, J. Tolar, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Functional and Biological Materials on Moving Freeform Surfaces." Adv. Mater. 30, 1707495 (2018).

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The journal cover of Advanced Materials.

A gloved hand holding a small, red 3D-printed organ model with a thin electronic sensor integrated on top.

K. Qiu, G. Haghiashtiani, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Organ Models for Surgical Applications." Annu. Rev. Anal. Chem. 11, 287-306 (2018).

A close-up of a white, curved soft actuator held by green and red electrical clips next to a ruler.

G. Haghiashtiani, E. Habtour, S.-H. Park, F. Gardea, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Electrically-Driven Soft Actuators." Extreme Mech. Lett. 21, 1-8 (2018).

Cover of Extreme Mechanics Letters.

A 3D diagram showing a printer nozzle depositing a small electronic sensor into a red, anatomical organ model.

K. Qiu, Z. Zhao, G. Haghiashtiani, S.-Z. Guo, M. He, R. Su, Z. Zhu, D. B. Bhuiyan, P. Murugan, F. Meng, S. H. Park, C.-C. Chu, B. M. Ogle, D. A. Saltzman, B. R. Konety, R. M. Sweet, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Organ Models with Physical Properties of Tissue and Integrated Sensors." Adv. Mater. Technol. 3, 1700235 (2018).

Cover of Advanced Materials Technologies

A schematic of an automated laboratory setup with a robotic arm dispensing liquids onto a test strip from a syringe.

L. Zhan, S.-Z. Guo, F. Song, Y. Gong, F. Xu, D. R. Boulware, M. C. McAlpine, W. C. W. Chan, J. C. Bischof. "The Role of Nanoparticle Design in Determining Analytical Performance of Lateral Flow Immunoassays." Nano Lett. 17, 7207-7212 (2017).

A cross-section diagram showing the layers of a bioelectronic device, including Polyimide, Ti/Pt, PZT, and Cr/Au.

G. Haghiashtiani, M. C. McAlpine. "Bioelectronic Devices: Sensing Gastrointestinal Motility." Nat. Biomed. Eng. 1, 775-776 (2017).

A digital model of a human hand with small 3D-printed tactile sensors being applied to the fingertips by a syringe nozzle.

S.-Z. Guo, K. Qiu, F. Meng, S. H. Park, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Stretchable Tactile Sensors." Adv. Mater. 29, 1701218 (2017).

A molecular visualization showing a colorful peptide cluster interacting with the honeycomb lattice structure of a graphene sheet.

Z. Kuang, S. S. Kim, Y. H. Ngo, M. C. McAlpine, B. L. Farmer, R. R. Naik. "Peptide Interactions with Zigzag Edges in Graphene." Biointerphases 11, 041003 (2016).

A flow chart connecting '3D Printing' to 'Bacteria' through various applications like wearables, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals.

R. S. Han, G. Haghiashtiani, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printing a Susceptibility Assay for Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria." Chem 1, 346-348 (2016).

An illustration of a bifurcated nerve guide being filled with different chemical gradients by three separate printer nozzles.

B. N. Johnson, M. C. McAlpine. "From Print to Patient: 3D Printing Personalized Nerve Regeneration." Biochem. 38, 28-31 (2016).

A digital rendering of a precision nozzle printing the yellow text '3D Printing' onto a light blue surface.

Y. L. Kong, M. K. Gupta, B. N. Johnson, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Bionic Nanodevices." Nano Today 11, 330-350 (2016).

A diagram showing two laser nozzles scanning a grid of sensors, connected to an oscilloscope and a monitor displaying a heat map.

H.-A. Chin, S. Mao, F. Meng, K. K. Ohemeng, P. K. Purohit, S. Wagner, M. C. McAlpine. "A Flexible Barium Strontium Titanate Photodetector Array." Extreme Mech. Lett. 8, 47-54 (2016).

A diagram of a neuron and Schwann cells connected to a circular microfluidic device containing parallel neural alignment channels.

B. N. Johnson, K. Z. Lancaster, I. B. Hogue, F. Meng, Y. L. Kong, L. W. Enquist, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Nervous System on a Chip." Lab Chip 16, 1393-1400 (2016).

A 3D rendering of three rectangular sensor pads on a white substrate, each with different colored active areas and gold electrodes.

Y. L. Kong, M. S. Mannoor, M. C. McAlpine. "Bionic Graphene Nanosensors," in Carbon Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. Eds: M. Zhang, R. R. Naik, L. Dai. 269-297 (Springer, Switzerland, 2016).

A series of ten 3D-printed nerve guide structures in various colors, ranging from simple tubes to complex bifurcated branches.

B. N. Johnson, K. Z. Lancaster, G. Zhen, J. He, M. K. Gupta, Y. L. Kong, E. A. Engel, K. D. Krick, A. Ju, F. Meng, L. W. Enquist, X. Jia, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Anatomical Nerve Regeneration Pathways." Adv. Funct. Mater. 25, 6205-6217 (2015).

An illustration of two lasers, red and green, targeting gold-nanoparticle-seeded capsules to trigger the release of internal payloads.

M. K. Gupta, F. Meng, B. N. Johnson, Y. L. Kong, L. Tian, Y.-W. Yeh, N. Masters, S. Singamaneni, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Programmable Release Capsules." Nano Lett. 15, 5321-5329 (2015).

A schematic of an oil droplet containing internal water droplets with payloads, surrounded by gold nanoparticles on the surface.

S. Chen, K.-R. G. Reyes, M. K. Gupta, M. C. McAlpine, W. B. Powell. "Optimal Learning in Experimental Design Using the Knowledge Gradient Policy with Application to Characterizing Nanoemulsion Stability." SIAM/ASA J. Uncertainty Quantification 3, 320-345 (2015).

A circuit diagram showing a heated multi-layered piezoelectric material connected to an ammeter measuring generated current.

H.-A. Chin, S. Mao, C.-T. Huang, K. K. Ohemeng, S. Wagner, P. K. Purohit, M. C. McAlpine. "Pyro-Paraelectricity." Extreme Mech. Lett. 2, 20-27 (2015).

A 3D rendering of a transparent hemispherical surface with five concentric, multi-colored rings printed at the top center.

Y. L. Kong, I. A. Tamargo, H. Kim, B. N. Johnson, M. K. Gupta, T.-W. Koh, H.-A. Chin, D. A. Steingart, B. P. Rand, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes." Nano Lett. 14, 7017-7023 (2014).

Highlighted in Nature, Nature News + Views

A flexible, dark metallic ribbon held between gloved fingers, showing its ability to bend and conform to curved surfaces.

H.-A. Chin, T. Liang, S. Xu, G. R. Poirier, N. Yao, S. Wagner, M. C. McAlpine. "Wireless Biomechanical Power Harvesting via Flexible Magnetostrictive Ribbons." Energy Environ. Sci. 7, 2243-2249 (2014).

A high-magnification electron microscope image showing the dense, textured crystalline structure of a PZT nanowire.

K. Cung, B. Han, T. D. Nguyen, S. Mao, Y.-W. Yeh, S. Xu, R. R. Naik, G. Poirier, N. Yao, P. K. Purohit, M. C. McAlpine. "Biotemplated Synthesis of PZT Nanowires." Nano Lett. 13, 6197-6202 (2013).

A 3D schematic of a purple microfluidic chip with multiple cylindrical chambers and narrow channels for studying cell growth.

T. D. Nguyen, I. B. Hogue, K. Cung, P. K. Purohit, M. C. McAlpine. "Tension-Induced Neurite Growth in Microfluidic Channels." Lab Chip 13, 3735-3740 (2013).

A gloved hand holding a petri dish containing a translucent pink 3D-printed ear with an integrated silver coil antenna.

M. S. Mannoor, Z. Jiang, T. James, Y. L. Kong, K. A. Malatesta, W. O. Soboyejo, N. Verma, D. H. Gracias, M. C. McAlpine. "3D Printed Bionic Ears." Nano Lett. 13, 2634-2639 (2013).

Highlighted in Science, Nature, Nature News and Nature Nanotechnology

A diagram of a multi-layered flexible device with a green arrow indicating downward pressure and an ammeter measuring current.

S. Xu, Y.-W. Yeh, G. Poirier, M. C. McAlpine, R. A. Register, N. Yao. "Flexible Piezoelectric PMN-PT Nanowire-Based Nanocomposite and Device." Nano Lett. 13, 2393-2398 (2013).

A diagram showing a straight grey beam and a curved grey beam, with arrows indicating the internal polarization caused by bending.

T. D. Nguyen, S. Mao, Y.-W. Yeh, P. K. Purohit, M. C. McAlpine. "Nanoscale Flexoelectricity." Adv. Mater. 25, 946-974 (2013).

Close-up photo of a transparent, stretchable rectangular sensor with gold electrodes integrated onto a biological tissue surface.

Y. Qi, T. D. Nguyen, P. K. Purohit, M. C. McAlpine. "Stretchable Piezoelectric Nanoribbons for Biocompatible Energy Harvesting," in Stretchable Electronics. Ed: T. Someya. 111-139 (Wiley, Weinheim, 2013).

A microscopic image of a single star-shaped cell spreading across a series of parallel piezoelectric nanoribbon bars.

T. D. Nguyen, N. Deshmukh, J. M. Nagarah, T. Kramer, P. K. Purohit, M. J. Berry, M. C. McAlpine. "Piezoelectric Nanoribbons for Monitoring Cellular Deformations." Nat. Nanotech. 7, 587-593 (2012).

A real human tooth with a small, rectangular gold and graphene sensor wirelessly integrated onto its enamel surface.

M. S. Mannoor, H. Tao, J. D. Clayton, A. Sengupta, D. L. Kaplan, R. R. Naik, N. Verma, F. G. Omenetto, M. C. McAlpine. "Graphene-Based Wireless Bacteria Detection on Tooth Enamel." Nat. Commun. 3, 763 (2012).

A digital illustration showing blue branch-like peptide molecules capturing pink target analytes on a sensor array.

Y. Cui, S. N. Kim, R. R. Naik, M. C. McAlpine. "Biomimetic Peptide Nanosensors." Acc. Chem. Res. 45, 696-704 (2012).

A white egg with a tiny gold silk-based sensor adhered to its shell, placed on a red glowing grid.

H. Tao, M. A. Brenckle, M. Yang, J. Zhang, M. Liu, S. M. Siebert, R. D. Averitt, M. S. Mannoor, M. C. McAlpine, J. A. Rogers, D. L. Kaplan, F. G. Omenetto. "Silk-Based Conformal, Adhesive, Edible Food Sensors." Adv. Mater. 24, 1067-1072 (2012).

A transparent, flexible microfluidic chip with multiple red and blue circular channel networks.

K. Cung, R. L. Slater, Y. Cui, S. Manivannan, S. E. Jones, H. Ahmad, C. M. Nelson, R. R. Naik, M. C. McAlpine. "Rapid, Multiplexed Microfluidic Phage Display." Lab Chip 12, 562-565 (2012).

A high-contrast microscopic image showing gold peptide particles selectively binding to the geometric edges of red graphene sheets.

S. N. Kim, Z. Kuang, J. M. Slocik, S. E. Jones, Y. Cui, B. L. Farmer, M. C. McAlpine, R. R. Naik. "Preferential Binding of Peptides to Graphene Edges and Planes." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 133, 14480-14483 (2011).

A diagram of wavy, buckled gold PZT ribbons embedded in a translucent blue silicone rubber substrate.

Y. Qi, J. Kim, T. D. Nguyen, B. Lisko, P. K. Purohit, M. C. McAlpine. "Enhanced Piezoelectricity and Stretchability in Energy Harvesting Devices Fabricated from Buckled PZT Ribbons." Nano Lett. 11, 1331-1336 (2011).

Highlighted in Nature

A 3D schematic of green rod-shaped bacteria being captured by a gold interdigitated electrode array.

M. S. Mannoor, S. Zhang, A. J. Link, M. C. McAlpine. "Electrical Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria via Immobilized Antimicrobial Peptides." Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 107, 19207-19212 (2010).

Microscopic view of three parallel green graphene strips functionalized with organic peptide layers.

Y. Cui, S. N. Kim, S. E. Jones, L. L. Wissler, R. R. Naik, M. C. McAlpine. "Chemical Functionalization of Graphene Enabled by Phage Displayed Peptides." Nano Lett. 10, 4559-4565 (2010).

A gloved hand holding a circular silicon wafer that reflects a vibrant, rainbow-colored light pattern.

T. D. Nguyen, J. M. Nagarah, Y. Qi., S. S. Nonnenmann, A. V. Morozov, S. Li, C. B. Arnold, M. C. McAlpine. "Wafer-Scale Nanopatterning and Translation into High Performance Piezoelectric Nanowires." Nano Lett. 10, 4595-4599 (2010).

A rendering of a curved, transparent flexible device with integrated green circuitry and glowing blue energy paths.

Y. Qi, M. C. McAlpine. "Nanotechnology-Enabled Flexible and Biocompatible Energy Harvesting." Energy Environ. Sci. 3, 1275-1285 (2010).

A diagram showing a thin blue PZT ribbon layer being peeled off a MgO substrate and transferred onto a flexible PDMS block.

Y. Qi, N. T. Jafferis, K. Lyons, Jr., C. M. Lee, H. Ahmad, M. C. McAlpine. "Piezoelectric Ribbons Printed onto Rubber for Flexible Energy Conversion." Nano Lett. 10, 524-528 (2010).

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An illustration of four green oval-shaped molecules attached to spring-like linkers on a grey substrate.

Y. Cui, A. Pattabiraman, B. Lisko, S. C. Collins, M. C. McAlpine. "Recognition of Patterned Molecular Ink with Phage Displayed Peptides." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132, 1204-1205 (2010).

A split-screen molecular model showing a 3D peptide structure on the left and its corresponding electron density mesh on the right.

M. Blanco, M. C. McAlpine, J. R. Heath. "First Principles Molecular Modeling of Sensing Material Selection for Hybrid Biomimetic Nano-Sensors," in Computational Methods for Sensor Material Selection. Eds: M. A. Ryan, A. V. Shevade, C. J. Taylor, M. L. Homer, M. Blanco. 135-148 (Springer, New York, 2009).

A 3D schematic of a multi-layered transistor on a plastic substrate, featuring parallel yellow silicon nanowires connecting source and drain electrodes.

D. Wang, B. A. Sheriff, M. C. McAlpine, J. R. Heath. "Development of Ultra-High Density Silicon Nanowire Arrays for Electronics Applications." Nano Res. 1, 9-21 (2008).

A microscopic top-down view of a sensor chip showing four vertical brown channels intersected by horizontal thin-film electrodes.

M. C. McAlpine, H. D. Agnew, R. D. Rohde, M. Blanco, H. Ahmad, A. D. Stuparu, W. A. Goddard III, J. R. Heath. "Peptide-Nanowire Hybrid Materials for Selective Sensing of Small Molecules." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130, 9583-9589 (2008).

Highlighted in Nature Chemistry

A 3D rendering of a crossbar switch architecture with two parallel green nanowires intersecting two perpendicular black metal bars.

Y. Dong, G. Yu, M. C. McAlpine, W. Lu, C. M. Lieber. "Si/a-Si Core/Shell Nanowires as Nonvolatile Crossbar Switches." Nano Lett. 8, 386-391 (2008).

A gloved hand holding a small, transparent flexible square featuring a grid of nine black 3D-printed sensor patterns.

M. C. McAlpine, H. Ahmad, D. Wang, J. R. Heath. "Highly ordered nanowire arrays on plastic substrates for ultrasensitive flexible chemical sensors." Nat. Mater. 6, 379-384 (2007).

Highlighted in Nature Nanotechnology

Two diagrams: left shows a transistor characteristic curve (I vs Vg); right shows a curved blue surface with an integrated nanowire device being struck by light.

M. C. McAlpine, R. S. Friedman, C. M. Lieber. "High-Performance Nanowire Electronics and Photonics and Nanoscale Patterning on Flexible Plastic Substrates." Proc. IEEE 7, 1357-1363 (2005).

A photograph of an integrated circuit die next to its corresponding logic gate schematic, showing the internal wiring of a high-speed nanowire chip.

R. S. Friedman, M. C. McAlpine, D. S. Ricketts, D. Ham, C. M. Lieber. "High-Speed Integrated Nanowire Circuits." Nature 434, 1085 (2005).

A microscopic grid pattern of golden-brown squares, showing a highly repetitive and organized array of integrated nanowire interconnections.

S. Jin, D. Whang, M. C. McAlpine, R. S. Friedman, Y. Wu, C. M. Lieber. "Scalable Interconnection and Integration of Nanowire Devices without Registration." Nano Lett. 4, 915-919 (2004).

A vertical glass vial filled with a glowing amber liquid, illuminated from below, with two small transparent sensor chips leaning against its base.

M. C. McAlpine, R. S. Friedman, S. Jin, K.-h. Lin, W. U. Wang, C. M. Lieber. "High-Performance Nanowire Electronics and Photonics on Glass and Plastic Substrates." Nano Lett. 3, 1531-1535 (2003).

Highlighted in Science

A close-up of a human fingertip holding a tiny, clear plastic film with a small rectangular dotted-line pattern at its center.

M. C. McAlpine, R. S. Friedman, C. M. Lieber. "Nanoimprint Lithography for Hybrid Plastic Electronics." Nano Lett. 3, 443-445 (2003).

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