Exotic behavior when mechanical devices reach the nanoscale
Novel nano-mechanics: Mechanical resonators are extensively used in high-tech industry, to mark time in electronic components, and to stabilize radio transmissions.
May 15th, 2011
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Special issue on advanced microelectronics technologies
A special issue on Advanced Microelectronics Technologies is published in Volume 54, Issue 5 of SCIENCE CHINA: Information Sciences, in May, 2011. The issue contains 14 invited papers contributed by some leading researchers and internationally renowned experts in the field of microelectronics in both industry and academic from all over the world.
May 15th, 2011
Read moreUAlbany NanoCollege Professor Shahedipour-Sandvik receives the UAlbany Award for Excellence in Research
Dr. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik, Associate Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), received the UAlbany Award for Excellence in Research on May 3, recognizing her for exceptional research over a sustained number of years.
May 13th, 2011
Read moreZweite Fragebogenaktion zu Taetigkeiten mit Nanomaterialien in Deutschland
Die Bundesanstalt fuer Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) unter Mitwirkung des Verbandes der chemischen Industrie (VCI), des Bundesverbandes der Deutschen Industrie e. V. (BDI) und des Bundesministeriums fuer Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) startet eine zweite Fragebogenaktion zu Taetigkeiten mit Nanomaterialien in Deutschland. Ein pragmatischer Ansatz fuer eine offene Risikokommunikation steht dabei im Mittelpunkt.
May 13th, 2011
Read moreNanotechnology innovations can improve water purification
Research teams are trying different approaches within the nanotechnological field to improve water membrane technologies. One of these is to improve water purification by using nature's own water-transporting channels, aquaporins. However, constructing suitable membranes for industrial processes is a challenge.
May 13th, 2011
Read moreFree-standing single-walled carbon nanotube thin films
Researchers have discovered a simple and rapid method to prepare thin multifunctional single-walled carbon nanotube films without any substrate (free-standing films).
May 13th, 2011
Read morePresentations available for "4th Annual Nanotechnology Safety for Success" workshop
The presentations made during the "4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop" that took place on March 29-30, 2011, in Brussels, are now available for download.
May 13th, 2011
Read moreToward faster transistors
MIT physicists discover a new physical phenomenon that could eventually lead to the first increases in computers' clock speed since 2002.
May 13th, 2011
Read moreNUS and A*STAR launch research programs in new growth area of green electronics
Programs to train and equip NUS graduates with knowledge and skills to plan and design green data centres, and pioneer next-generation power devices for green automotive and energy harvesting.
May 12th, 2011
Read morePhotosynthesis or photovoltaics: Weighing the impact
Which is more efficient at harvesting the sun's energy, plants or solar cells? This salient question and an answer are the subject of an article published in the May 13 issue of the journal Science.
May 12th, 2011
Read moreActivated graphene makes superior supercapacitors for energy storage
New material combines high storage capacity with quick energy release and unlimited recharge.
May 12th, 2011
Read moreSolarWorld seeks 'Junior Einstein' in photovoltaics to accept acclaim, cash and Early Career 'Pinnacle'
Young scientists in fields related to solar photovoltaics - systems technology, nanotechnology, general energy technology, crystallography and engineering subjects - have about a month left to submit their research in this year's sixth annual staging of the competition for a chance to win the award trophy, 5,000 euros and professional recognition.
May 12th, 2011
Read moreExposing ZnO nanorods to visible light removes microbes
Photocatalysis for immobilizing bacteria in water using solar light on zinc oxide nanorods.
May 12th, 2011
Read moreSensors that can stretch
Is someone sitting in the passenger seat of the car? Did someone enter the safety zone in front of an industrial machine? Stretch and pressure sensors have a wide range of applications. Researchers have now developed sensors capable of expanding, in extreme cases, to twice their original length and so supple as to go virtually unnoticed when sewn into clothing.
May 12th, 2011
Read more2011 World Technology Awards - call for nominations
The World Technology Network has announced its official Call for Nominations for the 2011 World Technology Awards, honoring those individuals and corporations deemed to be doing "the innovative work of the greatest likely long-term significance" in 20 different categories in science, technology and related fields.
May 12th, 2011
Read moreDIN/DKE-Workshop "Nano-Normung - Erreichter Stand und aktuelle Herausforderungen"
Am 3. Mai 2011 fand im DIN in Berlin der DIN/DKE-Workshop "Nano-Normung - Erreichter Stand und aktuelle Herausforderungen" statt.
May 12th, 2011
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