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New nanotechnology-driven catalyst brings fuel-cell cars closer to showroom
A University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Maryland team has developed a new nanotechnology-driven chemical catalyst that paves the way for more efficient hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
March 19, 2008 Read more
60 experts from the micro and nanotechnology scene give insights into practice
Laser technology for photovoltaics, quality analysis of drinking water with capillary electrophoresis, or challenges in the area of carbon nanotubes - exclusive insights in latest developments of micro and nanotechnology can be experienced at MicroTechnology/HANNOVER MESSE from April 21 to 25 at the forum Innovations for Industry.
March 19, 2008 Read more
Metafilms can shrink radio, radar devices
Recent research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has demonstrated that thin films made of 'metamaterials' - manmade composites engineered to offer strange combinations of electromagnetic properties - can reduce the size of resonating circuits that generate microwaves.
March 19, 2008 Read more
Tug of war in the cells
Max Planck scientists shed light on transport mechanism in cells.
March 19, 2008 Read more
Professor goes worldwide on green nanotechnology
A Marshall University professor will be giving worldwide presentations on the subject of green nanotechnology.
March 19, 2008 Read more
New way to control particle motion potentially aiding micro- and nano-fluid systems for drug delivery, sensors, more
A new way to control the motion of fluid particles through tiny channels, potentially aiding the development of micro- and nano-scale technologies such as drug delivery devices, chemical and biological sensors, and components for miniaturized biological 'lab-on-a-chip' applications has been discovered by chemical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin.
March 19, 2008 Read more
Bridge from conventional to molecular electronics possible
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have set the stage for building the 'evolutionary link' between the microelectronics of today built from semiconductor compounds and future generations of devices made largely from complex organic molecules.
March 18, 2008 Read more
Loopy photons clarify 'spookiness' of quantum physics
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Joint Quantum Institute (NIST/University of Maryland) have developed a new method for creating pairs of entangled photons, particles of light whose properties are interlinked in a very unusual way dictated by the rules of quantum physics. The researchers used the photons to test fundamental concepts in quantum theory.
March 18, 2008 Read more
Report identifies nanotechnology as one of three key R&D priorities for future manufacturing
A new report published today identifies and describes research and development priorities for the future of three critical, high-tech U.S. manufacturing areas - hydrogen energy technologies, nanomanufacturing, and intelligent and integrated manufacturing.
March 18, 2008 Read more
UAlbany NanoCollege to hold inaugural community day
Children, adults and families throughout Tech Valley can receive an up-close look at the exciting world of nanotechnology when the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany holds its inaugural Community Day on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CNSE's Albany NanoTech Complex.
March 18, 2008 Read more
NanoBusiness Alliance and Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance announce new nanotechnology conference: Nano Renewable Energy Summit
The NanoBusiness Alliance, a leading nanotechnology trade association and the Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance today announced that it is launching a new conference, The Nano Renewable Energy Summit, to be held in Denver, Colorado from July 20 ? 22, 2008.
March 18, 2008 Read more
A high power laser zap to nanotechnology
Scientists at the Advanced Technology Institute of the University of Surrey and at the School of Chemistry in the University of Bristol have been awarded funding of nearly GBP 0.87M from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to investigate techniques using high-power, short-pulsed lasers for the production of important nanomaterials, including nanoclusters, nanotubes and nanorods of carbon and zinc oxide, with controllable electrical and optical properties.
March 18, 2008 Read more
Chinese, German scientists meet to address science frontiers
The First Sino-German Frontiers of Science Symposium (SINOGFOS) was held from March 13-16, in Beijing, bringing together 60 or so young scholars from research institutions and universities of the two countries.
March 18, 2008 Read more
Packaging World to produce Packaging Law Forum on June 17
New conference addresses the legal and regulatory world of food and beverage packaging, including food security, the threat of bioterrorism, recalls, nanotechnology, food safety and sustainability issues.
March 18, 2008 Read more
NYU chemist Seeman recognized for founding, establishing the field of structural DNA nanotechnology
New York University Chemistry Professor Nadrian Seeman has received the American Chemical Society?s Nicholas Medal for his founding and establishing the field of structural DNA nanotechnology.
March 17, 2008 Read more
Fake diamonds help jet engines take the heat
Ohio State University engineers are developing a technology to coat jet engine turbine blades with zirconium dioxide -- commonly called zirconia, the stuff of synthetic diamonds -- to combat high-temperature corrosion.
March 17, 2008 Read more
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