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Altair Nanotechnologies Batteries Exceed Expectations - News Item

Development work on nanosized lithiated titania has found that it is able to charge and discharge at rates that are orders of magnitude higher than more conventional material. This behaviour makes it an ideal candidate for batteries for solar cells and hybrid vehicles. Posted Oct 17 2001

From Altair Nanotechnologies 5 Nov 2003

Nanocomposite Membrane Filters for Gas Separation - New Product

Collaboration between Australian and US scientists has resulted in the development of a nanocomposite membrane with selective capabilities. It is able to allow larger molecules through more easily than small ones. The membrane has a range of potential applications. Posted June 2002

From CSIRO 5 Nov 2003

Compact, Tabletop X-ray Microscope Comes A Step Closer - New Technology

Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder have moved a step closer to building a compact, tabletop x-ray microscope that could be used for biological imaging at super-high resolution. Posted October 2 2003

5 Nov 2003

Intel Unveils the Most Advanced Chip Production Process - New Technology

Intel has announced that is preparing to manufacture computer chips using the 90nm process. They will be the first to use the process for production capacities. Intel are also integrating other technological breakthoughs into these chips. These are outlined herein. Posted August 13 2002

From Intel Silicon 5 Nov 2003

Hydrogel Nanoparticles for Photonic Crystals - New Product

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a family of nanoparticles that can be used to form photonic crystals, the properties of which can be tailored during the processing. Posted May 2002

From Georgia Institute of Technology 5 Nov 2003

Atomic Level Analysis To Clean Up Vehicle Exhaust Pollution - New Technology

Researchers from MIT and the Laboratory for Energy and the Environment are using technologies at an atomic level to investigate how sulphur in vehicle emissions is causing catalytic converters to not be as good at removing noxious emissions from car engines. Posted September 24 2003

5 Nov 2003

Two New Nanotechnology Products For Applied Nanotech - New Product

Applied Nanotech Inc. (ANI) has announced the introduction of two new products - carbon nanotube gated electron sources (triode structures) and colloidal solutions of silicon nanocrystals (quantum dots). Posted May 13 2003

5 Nov 2003

First Three Dimensional Assembly of Magnetic and Semiconducting Nanoparticles - New Technology

Scientists from Columbia University, IBM and the University of New Orleans have assembled a new, three-dimensional designer material from two different types of material. Posted June 25 2003

5 Nov 2003

Australia Launches National Nanotechnology Network - News Item

Australia has justy established the Australian National Nanotechnology Network which hopes to bring all those involved with nanotechnology together. They also want to speed up the technology uptake from research to commercialisation. Organisations involved and goals are outlined. Posted Oct 1 2003

From CSIRO 5 Nov 2003

Nanometer Sized Bumps Improve Prosthetic Implant Performance - New Technology

Biomedical engineers at Purdue University have proven that bone cells attach better to metals with nanometer-scale surface features. Posted October 28 2003

5 Nov 2003