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IMEC Presents Mechanically-Stacked GaAs/Ge Multijunction Solar Cell

At the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (Hamburg, Germany), IMEC presents a mechanically-stacked GaAs/Ge multijunction solar cell. This is the first promising demonstrator of IMEC's novel technology to produce mechanically stacked, high-efficiency multijunction solar cells, aiming at efficiencies above 40%.

From IMEC 21 Sep 2009

Promising Photonic Devices, and Theorists Attempt to Determine Whether Particle Physics and String Theory can be Reconciled

Photonics, the science of using photons to carry information, promises to continue improving a wide variety of technologies, from computing to high-speed communication.

21 Sep 2009

IMEC Presents Large-Area Solar with Conversion Efficiency of 18.4 Percent

At the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (Hamburg, Germany), IMEC presents a large-area solar with a conversion efficiency of 18.4%. Compared to the standard i-PERC cell process, IMEC's solar cell features a shallow emitter and advanced front metallization using copper plating.

From IMEC 21 Sep 2009

Using Nanotechnology, Biologists and Engineers Hope to Change Paradigm

For the past 40 years, cancer research at MIT has focused on identifying the molecular mechanisms that cause the disease. While that is still a hot research field, the focus is now expanding.

21 Sep 2009

Carbon Nanotubes Have Potential to Compete with Batteries for Energy Storage

New research by MIT scientists suggests that carbon nanotubes - tube-shaped molecules of pure carbon - could be formed into tiny springs capable of storing as much energy, pound for pound, as state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries, and potentially more durably and reliably.

21 Sep 2009

CAS Vice President Elected Federation of Asian Chemical Societies

Bai Chunli, Executive Vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) was elected president of the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies for the next two years' session on September 12. Graduated from the...

20 Sep 2009

New Microscope Could Revolutionize Nanoscale Imaging

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, in collaboration with researchers from Hitachi High Technologies Corp., have demonstrated a new scanning electron microscope capable of selectively imaging single atoms on the top surface of a specimen while a second, simultaneous imaging signal shows atoms throughout the sample's depth.

From Brookhaven National Laboratory 20 Sep 2009

Researchers Find Mixing Different Metals in Catalyst Determine Structure and Function of Carbon Nanotubes

Nanoscopic tubes made of a lattice of carbon just a single atom deep hold promise for delivering medicines directly to a tumor, sensors so keen they detect the arrival or departure of a single electron, a replacement for...

20 Sep 2009

Berkeley Lab Scientist Nominated by White House to Head Key DOE Agency

The White House announced its intention to nominate Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California, Berkeley engineer and scientist Arun Majumdar to become the first director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 19 Sep 2009

Halocarbon Products Enters into Licensing Agreement with IBM

Halocarbon Products Corporation, a leading worldwide producer of specialty fluorochemicals, has entered into a licensing agreement with IBM to access IBM's industry-leading portfolio of patents related to hexafluoroisopropanol-based photoresists for semiconductor manufacturing.

19 Sep 2009

Book Provides Exhaustive Account of Carbon Nanotubes Toxicity

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of the book "Carbon Nanotubes: Angels or Demons?" to their offering. The field of C-nan...

From Research and Markets 18 Sep 2009

Colonising Textile Implant with Human Stem Cells

Researchers at the Institute for Hygiene and Biotechnology (IHB) at the Hohenstein Institute have successfully devised a special, optimised textile coating that allows adult human stem cells to colonise the surface fibres of textile implants. A molecular layer of natural biomaterials from the human extra-cellular matrix has been developed for this purpose.

18 Sep 2009

Applied Materials Reorganizes Certain Members of its Executive Staff

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT), the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products, announced today a reorganization of certain members of its executive staff, effective immediately.

From Applied Materials Inc. 18 Sep 2009

Combining Magnetism with Nanotechnology

Many medical conditions, such as chronic pain, cancer and diabetes, require medications that cannot be taken orally, but must be dosed intermittently, on an as-needed basis, over a long period of time. A few delivery tec...

18 Sep 2009

Nanotechnology Shows Promise for Topical Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

An innovative drug-delivery system – nanoparticles encapsulating nitric oxide or prescription drugs - shows promise for topical treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a new study by scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

18 Sep 2009