MINATEC Crossroads'10 from June 21 to 24, 2010 in Grenoble, France
Discover the many facets of MINATEC in four days and twenty events.
Jun 8th, 2010
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Atomic vapor nano-layers - a new tool of the laser ultra-high resolution spectroscopy
The Institute of Electronics in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is coordinating an European contract in the INTAS program named: 'Study of atomic vapor layers of nanometric thickness and atom-surface interaction'.
Jun 8th, 2010
Read moreNew method for quick functionalization of carbon nanotubes
A group of Iranian researchers at University of Tehran succeeded in finding a new method to functionalize carbon nanotubes in a short period.
Jun 8th, 2010
Read moreVerlustfreier Strom mit Quantenturbo
Wann ein Metallteilchen den elektrischen Widerstand verliert, ist auch eine Frage seiner Groesse. Die Temperatur, unterhalb derer ein Material zu einem Supraleiter wird, kann naemlich drastisch steigen - wenn der Stoff als Nanokuegelchen mit bestimmtem Durchmesser vorliegt.
Jun 8th, 2010
Read moreGovernment funding for synthetic biology on the rise
New report compares US and European funding.
Jun 8th, 2010
Read moreNew method manipulates particles for sensors, crime scene testing
The technique uses a combination of light and electric fields to position droplets and tiny particles, such as bacteria, viruses and DNA, which are contained inside the drops.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read more'Nanocoax' solves solar cell 'thick and thin' dilemma
A nano-scale solar cell inspired by the coaxial cable offers greater efficiency than any previously designed nanotech thin film solar cell by resolving the 'thick and thin' challenge inherent to capturing light and extracting current for solar power.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreRadioactive optical imaging and quantum dot nano-imaging at the forefront of molecular medicine
Studies use radiation luminescence and radioactive optical nano-imaging techniques indicating tumors and other disease processes.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreWorking toward the next battery breakthrough
If battery-making is an art, then University at Buffalo scientist Esther Takeuchi is among its most prolific masters, with more than 140 U.S. patents, all in energy storage.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreSimple polymer-based filter successfully cleans water, recovers oil in Gulf of Mexico tests
Developed by Pitt engineering professor Di Gao in response to the 'Deepwater Horizon' oil leak, the technique combines an ordinary cotton filter with a solution that repels oil while allowing water to pass through.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read more3. NRW Nano-Konferenz mit Begleitausstellung zeigt die Vernetzung von Hochschulen und Industrie in NRW
Im Kongresszentrum der Dortmunder Westfalenhallen koennen sich Fachbesucher am 9. und 10. September 2010 ueber Themen wie Nanomaterialien, Nanoenergie und organische/druckbare Elektronik informieren.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreSubstantial increase of EU Research Grants - SusChem organizes FP7 info-day 2010 for the chemical industry
In 2010 several hundreds of millions of Euros will be available for funding innovative projects in the chemical industry for instance in FP7 NMP (Nano-Materials-Production) with topics such as modelling and control of intensified process systems for chemical and biotechnological processes and new materials for new energy efficient building components or lighter vehicles.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreLaying the foundations for tomographics applied to the quantum world
Scientists at the Universidad Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) have proven the validity of tomographic representation of quantum states, which can help quantum technologies transmit information more safely and efficiently.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreNano-Design einer neuen, bionisch inspirierten Brennstoffzelle
ForscherInnen der TU Wien koordinieren ein gross angelegtes EU-Projekt. Mit der Biologie als Vorbild sind sie auf dem Weg zu einer neuen, bionisch inspirierten Brennstoffzelle.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreQuantum teleportation succeeded through a 16km long free space channel
In previous experiments the photons were confined to fiber channels a few hundred meters long to ensure their state remained unchanged, but in the new experiments pairs of photons were entangled and then the higher-energy photon of the pair was sent through a free space channel 16 km long.
Jun 7th, 2010
Read moreNew technique turns proteins into glass: Could lead to new ways to deliver medication
Duke University researchers have devised a method to dry and preserve proteins in a glassified form that seems to retain the molecules' properties as workhorses of biology.
Jun 7th, 2010
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