In this episode, host Pranoti Kshirsagar interviews scientist T N Narayanan about his research in materials and interface engineering. They discuss the applications of his work in transistors, catalysis, electronics, and water purification. Narayanan shares his career journey, including his work on nanotube sponges and starting a company. Overall, his research aims to understand and engineer interfaces to solve various problems and improve the efficiency of devices and reactions. In this conversation, T N Narayanan discusses his research journey and interests in the field of materials and interfaces. He shares his work on removing heavy metal ions using sand, research on nanomaterials for catalytic applications, and the role of interfaces in hydrogen generation. He also highlights the benefits of being a scientist, the challenges faced in research, and his wishes for improving the research experience. Additionally, he mentions his upcoming international research experience and his takeover of the Real Scientist Nano Twitter account.

Takeaways

1. Materials and interface engineering focuses on understanding and engineering interfaces between different materials.
2. Research in this field has applications in transistors, catalysis, electronics, and water purification.
3. Efficient metal-semiconductor interfaces are crucial for improving the performance of electronic devices.
4. Nanotube sponges have potential applications in oil spill cleanup and water purification