David Mazziotti, University of Chicago (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption Chemistry Professor David Mazziotti and his colleagues Dmitri Talapin and Greg Engel, University of Chicago, are attempting to formulate the basic principles needed to improve the efficiency and information transfer of electrons in nanocrystals. "That kind of thing you can play into many applications," said Mazziotti, pictured here. Credit Lloyd DeGrane Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this image in connection with reports about the work of Dmitri Talapin and his associates. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.