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Simple process makes thin, conductive nanoribbons

Scientists at Rice University have found a simple way to create basic elements for aircraft, flat-screen TVs, electronics and other products that incorporate sheets of tough, electrically conductive material. And the process begins with a zipper.

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New technique could provide an easier route to spintronic circuits

In the first demonstration of its kind, researchers at the University of British Columbia have controlled the spin of electrons using a ballistic technique - bouncing electrons through a microscopic channel of precisely constructed, two-dimensional layer of semiconductor.

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Small additions of potassium yield better hydrogen-storage materials

An international research team, including Professor Rajeev Ahuja's research group at Uppsala University, has shown that small additions of potassium drastically improve the hydrogen-storage properties of certain types of hydrogen compounds.

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Malvern specialist examines rheology and particle parameter connections for coatings

Dr Adrian Hill, rheology product technical specialist at Malvern Instruments, will discuss the importance of understanding the links between rheology and particle parameters when he speaks at the forthcoming PRA Measurement and Testing of Coatings Conference.

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UAlbany NanoCollege professor receives NSF CAREER Award for nanomedicine cancer research

UAlbany CNSE Professor Yubing Xie has been selected to receive a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation for transformative research and education that utilizes nanotechnology to understand and control the interactions between cancer cells and neighboring cells, with the potential to revolutionize traditional detection, monitoring, and treatment of breast cancer.

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EU-funded researchers align molecules in nanofilms

EU-funded researchers align molecules in nanofilms

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The electric car: a power bank

Can you imagine an electric car that stores power and, depending on variable utility rates, returns it to the power grid over the course of a day? Fraunhofer researchers are exploring this visionary idea.

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Erstes Nanowebinar der Nanostart AG

Am 20. Mai 2009 um 17:00 Uhr stellt Nanostart-Vorstand Marco Beckmann beim 1. nanowebinar der Nanostart AG in einer Online-Praesentation das Unternehmen vor und berichtet ueber die aktuellen Entwicklungen bei der auf Nanotechnologie spezialisierten Frankfurter Beteiligungsgesellschaft.

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Turning your window into a display

Just one click and the window turns into a display. At the Hannover Messe from April 20 to 24, Fraunhofer research scientists will be demonstrating light-permeable conductive coatings as the basis for transparent displays.

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Memory storage miniaturized to the molecular level

Memory storage miniaturization is progressing steadily on to smaller and smaller devices. As structures go, one cannot miniaturize further than to the size of individual molecules. Precisely this has been achieved by a group of scientists.

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Bigger buckyballs make better photocells

Researchers have developed a novel fullerene species for photovoltaic application.

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First broad spectrum anti-microbial paint to kill superbugs

Scientists in South Dakota are reporting development of the first broad-spectrum antimicrobial paint, a material that can simultaneously kill not just disease-causing bacteria but mold, fungi, and viruses.

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Non-toxic nanoparticles deliver payload and leave without a trace

Researchers from California and Massachusetts have come up with a new type of non-toxic nanoparticle that is efficiently broken down and excreted by the kidneys once it has delivered its drug cargo to the target organ.

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Atotech joins SEMATECH's 3D Interconnect Program

SEMATECH, a global consortium of chip-makers, and global metallization technology provider, today announced that Atotech has become a member of SEMATECH?s 3D Interconnect Program located at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany.

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Ausschreibung Innovationspreis 2009 der BioRegionen in Deutschland

Der Arbeitskreis der BioRegionen in Deutschland lobt zum dritten Mal den "'nnovationspreis der BioRegionen in Deutschland' aus. Ausgezeichnet mit insgesamt 6.000 Euro werden anwendungsorientierte Ideen aus der Life Science-Forschung.

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Conference announcement: Nanotechnology in foods - opportunities and challenges

Nanoscience in Foods: Opportunities and Challenges is an exciting new conference designed to help keep you up-to-date with the latest advances in the application of micro- and nanotechnology in food and drink applications.

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