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Philips and Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Succeed in Integrating III-V Semiconductors with Silicon

The team of researchers managed to achieve this breakthrough in III-V semiconductor construction by using a ‘bottom-up’ approach in the production process, rather than the conventional method of fabrication of thin-film deposition and lithographic structuring.

25 Nov 2004

Nanophase Technologies Make NanoArc Zinc Oxide Commercially Avaialble - New Product

Nanophase Technologies now have available zinc oxide nanomaterials in commercial quantities. Properties and application of the NanoArc Zinc Oxide materials are provided. Posted November 8 2004

24 Nov 2004

Zinc Oxide Semiconductor Nanowires Grown in Place with Controlled Orientation by NIST Researchers

Researchers at NIST have succeeded in growing single crystal semiconducting zinc oxide nanowires on sapphire substrates using gold particles as anchors. They were able to control the orientation of the nanowires through the size of the gold particles. Posted November 11 2004

24 Nov 2004

Tools and Fabrication in Bottom-up Manufacturing for Nanotechnology

Using nanotechnology self-assembly tools to build products from the bottom-up, should offer massive savings to companies operating in the in the electronics and semiconductors industry, and many other industries, too.

10 Nov 2004

Applications and Markets in the Defence Sector of Nanotechnology

Using MEMS as sensors and actuators on the battlefield could radically change the ways in which the military conduct future campaigns. Other nanotechnology devices, such as nanocomputers and molecular disassemblers, might lead to more accurate missile guiding systems and replace some nuclear weapons

10 Nov 2004

Molecular Manufacturing - the Original Concept of Nanotechnology

Molecular manufacturing was identified as the original concept of nanotechnology, with the debate focusing on its possible application in the fields of medicine and the environment. Fighting disease, the ageing process, Third World poverty and pollution, are major themes in the ongoing discussion.

10 Nov 2004

Applications and Markets for Nanotechnology Tools and Products

Medicine and computing will probably be the first two industry sectors to bring nanotechnology products to market, according to market analysts and trends in the field of legal patents.

10 Nov 2004

Commercial Nanotechnology Applications to Help the Environment and Save Energy

Current research in nanotechnology suggests that improved air and water filters, catalysts, photovoltaics, biomimicry and carbon nanotube fuel cells could be employed to aid the environment, save energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels.

29 Oct 2004

Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology in Computing and Information Technology

Research and development suggests that commercial nanotechnology products such as molecular electronics devices, carbon nanotubes, scanning probe microscopes (SPMs) and atomic force microscopes (AFMs), will improve the ways we store, display, process and transfer information.

29 Oct 2004

Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology in Medicine and Health

Using nanoparticles, lab-on-a-chip technology, microfluidics and molecular carriers could produce advanced drug delivery techniques, while new materials might improve implants and prosthetics, and MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) can help to enhance the area of diagnostics.

29 Oct 2004