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3D plasmon rulers may offer unprecedented view of critical biological events

The world's first three-dimensional plasmon rulers, capable of measuring nanometer-scale spatial changes in macromolecular systems, could provide scientists with unprecedented details on such critical dynamic events in biology as the interaction of DNA with enzymes, the folding of proteins, the motion of peptides or the vibrations of cell membranes.

Jun 16th, 2011

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Stretchable electronics report how you feel

Uppsala researcher Zhigang Wu, working with collaborators, has devised a wireless sensor that can stand to be stretched. For example, the sensor can measure intensive body movements and wirelessly send information directly to a computer.

Jun 16th, 2011

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Procedure for carrier profiling in nanowire-based transistors

Imec researchers have developed a methodology to quantitatively map the distribution of active dopants in confined 3D-volumes. This is an important step towards in-depth understanding of transistors based on semiconductor nanowires. The new methodology is based on high-vacuum scanning spreading resistance microscopy (HV-SSRM).

Jun 16th, 2011

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Improving solar cells with the microelectronics toolbox

To make solar energy generation cost-effective, the PV industry has to reduce its manufacturing costs well below 1 euro/Wp. This holds for all PV technologies. To reach that ambitious goal, the crystalline Si based PV industry will have to increase the solar cell's efficiency while at the same time reducing the amount of high-purity Si that is used.

Jun 16th, 2011

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Pioneering miniaturized e-nose technology

Imec and Holst Centre are working on a number of gas sensing technologies, relentlessly scaling the sensor, readout electronics and power consumption. The result will be sensors-on-a-chip, used as standalone e-nose (electronic nose), or as nodes in low-power, wireless sensor networks.

Jun 16th, 2011

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Coming to TV screens of the future: A sense of smell

Today's television programs are designed to trigger your emotions and your mind through your senses of sound and sight. But what if they could trigger a few more? What if you could smell or taste the cheesy slices of pizza being eaten by your favorite characters on TV? Is it possible? Would audiences enjoy the experience? Would advertisers jump on the opportunity to reach consumers in a new way?

Jun 15th, 2011

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Reinventing rechargeable batteries

University of Leicester researchers are spearheading the development of a novel type of sustainable zinc-based rechargeable battery for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid EVs.

Jun 15th, 2011

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