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California Energy Commission awards USD 1.6 million for energy storage research projects

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a battery system for grid-scale energy storage.

October 10, 2011 Read more

Shutting off inflammation with RNA-delivering nanoparticles

A new way to curb inflammatory cells could lead to treatments for diseases including atherosclerosis and cancer.

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Graphene's 'Big Mac' creates next generation of chips

Researchers have for the first time demonstrated how graphene inside electronic circuits will probably look like in the future.

October 9, 2011 Read more

Global activist summit on nanotechnology calls on governments to protect people and environment

Some 30 activists representing 14 environmental, technology assessment and consumer organisations from Europe, the United States, Canada and Latin America met for the 4th International Nanotechnology Activist Summit in Berlin on October 6 and 7.

October 7, 2011 Read more

Are global honey bee declines caused by nanoparticles in diesel pollution?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between tiny particles of pollution found in diesel fumes and the global collapse of honey bee colonies.

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Colored solar cells could make display screens more efficient

A new kind of screen pixel doubles as a solar cell and could boost the energy efficiency of cell phones and e-readers. The technology could also potentially be used in larger displays to make energy-harvesting billboards or decorative solar panels.

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IBM's graphene nanoelectronics work wins ITRI's global nanotechnology innovation contest

IBM Research has emerged as the winner in the ITRI sponsored Global Nano Innovation Contest with its Graphene Nanoelectronics: Wafer Scale Single Atomic Layer Carbon RF Devices and Circuits.

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Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light

Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.

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Groundbreaking experimental research on reactive silicon compounds

Matthias Driess of TU Berlin receives Wacker Silicone Award 2011.

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Doping for solar cells - New technique optimizes the generation of charge carriers

Researchers have been successful in substantially optimizing the electronic properties of organic semiconductors.

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Verbraucheraspekte beim Umgang mit der Nanotechnologie

Der Ausschusses fuer Ernaehrung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz des Deutschen Bundestages hielt am 24. Oktober eine Oeffentlichen Anhoerung zum Thema "Verbraucheraspekte beim Umgang mit der Nanotechnologie".

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Moving forward, spin goes sideways

Improvements to specialized valves that separate spin and electron currents may lead to higher-density magnetic media.

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Synthetic cells

Ion exchange leads to complex cell systems with inorganic membranes.

October 6, 2011 Read more

Hear live webcast tonight of top NJIT awardee detailing future of nanotechnology

Future of nanotechnology to detect viruses and more outlined.

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Responsible development of nanotechnology

A new thesis by Ineke Malschat the Radboud University Nijmegen examines how ethically sound governance of nanotechnology may be possible in the current global world order.

October 6, 2011 Read more

Nanoinformatics 2011: Call for posters

Nanoinformatics 2011 will bring together informatics experts, nanotechnology researchers, and other stakeholders and potential contributors to advance Nanoinformatics 2020 Roadmap goals.

October 6, 2011 Read more