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Fabrication and characterization of ferro- and piezoelectric multilayer devices for high frequency applications

This thesis focuses on the development and fabrication of low-loss ceramic thin film devices for radio and microwave frequency applications.

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Biomimetic encapsulation of individual living cells with silica

The lifespan of these coated yeast cells is tripled, whilst their division is suppressed. The shell also protects the cells from unfavorable external conditions.

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Silicon nanowires shorter than 3 nm could lose their intrinsic electronic characteristics

Theoretical studies suggest that silicon nanowires shorter than 3 nm lose their intrinsic electronic characteristics when incorporated between metal electrodes.

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Nanotechnology sensor made from silicon nanowires could warn of a risk of a heart attack

Nanowire sensors could indicate whether a patient is at risk of a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, by detecting a protein called cardiac troponin-T (cTnT).

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Therapeutic nanoparticles: Combating fatal brain infections

Custom-built antimicrobial peptides can cross the blood-brain barrier and destroy harmful bacteria and fungi.

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Nanotechnology devices: Molecular machines shift into gear

In a breakthrough development, researchers in Singapore have reported the invention of an essential component for single-molecule mechanical machines: a molecular gear that can be controllably rotated with a 100% rate of success.

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A*STAR of Singapore enters collaboration to launch an online publication promoting its research

Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Macmillan Scientific Communications (MSC) have launched a new open access website, A*STAR Research to highlight some of the best research published by A*STAR's research institutions.

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Scientists solve timing problem in molecular modeling

A theoretical physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a method for calculating the motions and forces of thousands of atoms simultaneously over a wider range of time scales than previously possible.

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Jahreskongress der Innovationsallianz Carbon Nanotubes

Am 20. Januar 2010 findet bei der Evonik Industries AG der naechste Inno.CNT-Jahreskongress statt. Ziel des Kongresses ist es, ein offenes und kreatives Forum zum Ergebnis- und Ideenaustausch der CNT-Community zu schaffen.

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When molecules have to concentrate - optical traps accumulate even nanoparticles in fluids

LMU Munich biophysicists Professor Dieter Braun und Franz Weinert now developed a non-invasive optical molecule trap.

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Tiny laser-scanning microscope images brain cells in freely moving animals

By building a tiny microscope small enough to be carried around on a rats' head, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany, have found a way to study the complex activity of many brain cells simultaneously while animals are free to move around.

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Fastest light microscope in the world wins business competition

A jury consisting of four top-class IT decision-makers selected the best business idea at the 8th Heidelberg Innovation Forum on 20th October 2009. The winner is Prof. Christoph Cremer of the Kirchhoff Institute of Physics in Heidelberg.

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Singapore to focus on the development of cutting-edge nanomaterials for ocular therapy

S$5 million ocular lab and new clinical research facility to test cutting-edge materials for treatment of eye diseases.

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Lasers polish metal surfaces with nanoscale precision

Polishing metal surfaces is a demanding but monotonous task, and it is difficult to find qualified young specialists. Polishing machines do not represent an adequate alternative because they cannot get to difficult parts of the surface. A new solution is provided by laser polishers.

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High-energy nanocomposite materials for next-generation magnets

The University of Delaware has won a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) to lead a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research project to develop the next generation of high-performance permanent magnets.

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Indiana University Nanoscience Center sponsors workshop on advanced battery technologies

The Indiana University Nanoscience Center is sponsoring a workshop on advanced battery technologies from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in the IU Bloomington Chemistry Department.

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