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Imec significantly reduces cost of germanium-based thermophotovoltaic cells

Imec presents an improved processing technique for germanium-based thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells resulting in significant reduction of cell cost, an essential step to develop a market for thermophotovoltaic applications.

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Aiming to boost electronics performance, researchers capture images of sub-nano pore structures for the first time

Moore's law marches on: In the quest for faster and cheaper computers, scientists have imaged pore structures in insulation material at sub-nanometer scale for the first time.

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MINATEC Crossroads'10 from June 21 to 24, 2010 in Grenoble, France

Discover the many facets of MINATEC in four days and twenty events.

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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'.

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New 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.

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Verlustfreier 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.

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Government funding for synthetic biology on the rise

New report compares US and European funding.

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New 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.

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'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.

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Radioactive 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.

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Working 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.

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Simple 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.

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3. 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.

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Substantial 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.

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Laying 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.

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Nano-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.

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