Dr. Cameron Chai

Endura Avenir Platform Increases 22nm Transistor Contacts

Applied Materials has recently added to the applications of its Applied Endura Avenir RF PVD platform to incorporate deposition of nickel-platinum (NiPt) alloys, to increase transistor contacts scaling to the 22nm technology node.

Deep UV Laser Beam Helps Trace Particles at 22 nm

Applied Materials has introduced a technology to analyze interconnects in 22 nm and under-performing memory and logic chips.

Metallic Nanoparticle Ink Withstands Harsh Mechanical Handling

Jennifer T. Bernhard, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign says that of late, antennae have been developed through screen printing, inkjet printing, and microfluidics filled with liquid metal in simple patterns, including dipoles and loops.

Osmotic Pressure Creates Nanotubes in Cells

A research team led by Rumiana Dimova at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces has devised a mechanism to produce consistent nanotubes without applying pressure on the membrane that works without needing motor proteins.

Smart Nanobattery Suitable for Harsh Defense Environments

mPhase Technologies is in discussions with a contractor of military and commercial products for a joint venture to customize its Smart Nanobattery for retail and defense applications.

Water Treatment System Based on Nanoceramics

ItN Nanovation, a division of Nanostart, has concluded a project in Saudi Arabia for its CFM filtration system based on nanoceramic for water treatment. The project uses flat filter membrane technology.

Ultra-Violet Light Triggers Protein Movement in Molecules

Injectable Nano-Sensor to Identify and Treat Tumors

CEA-Leti and four French partners will design an injectable sensor that can deliver both nuclear imaging in the pre-operative examination of tumors, and visual imaging during biopsy.

Joint Venture Will Develop DNA Sequencing for Data Analysis

San Diego-based Accelrys is collaborating with Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The joint venture will create software for complicated analyses of information derived by Oxford Nanopore single molecule analysis system.

Gold Nanoparticles Deliver Anti Cancer Drugs with DNA

Scientists of the Chemistry Department at Syracuse University have developed a system to deliver drugs to treat cancer tumors using gold nanoparticles.