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Producing Non-Metallic Inorganic Materials under Environmental Conditions

Oxide ceramics like zinc oxide, zirconia or titania can be used in photovoltaic or fuel cells and as very scratch-resistant coatings. These functional materials - non-metallic inorganic solids - are produced with a very high effort in terms of process engineering and at high temperatures and/or pressure.

22 Jul 2009

Inauguration of the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Paving the way for nanotechnology research across the globe, the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) was officially inaugurated Friday, pushing Europe to the forefront of the field. Among those in atten...

22 Jul 2009

Research Grant to Develop Atomically and Molecularly Structured Surfaces

Carnegie Mellon University's Andrew J. Gellman will use a $2 million research grant from the Department of Energy to continue developing atomically and molecularly structured surfaces that will have an enormous impac...

22 Jul 2009

NREL Wins Three Prestigious R+D 100 Awards

An ultra-accelerated weathering system, a parabolic trough solar concentrating collector, and a microbattery - all developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - were honored today as top 100 innovations for 2009 by R+D Magazine.

22 Jul 2009

Titan Platform Designed to Deliver First-Time-Right, Predictable Mixed-Signal Silicon

Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced that TSMC has qualified Magma's Titan(tm) mixed-signal platform to support the interoperability and accuracy requirem...

22 Jul 2009

Scientists Enlisting the Help of Viruses and Bacteria in Copper Mining

Researchers often make progress by applying a proven scientific method from one realm to another, connecting seemingly disparate disciplines. Such interdisciplinary approaches are powerful tools in the drive for scientific innovation.

22 Jul 2009

New Nano-Silver Skin Gel May Help Improve Treatment of Burns

Scientists in India are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the skin of burn patients to treat infections. With names like silver sulfadiazine and silver nitrate, these germ-fighters save lives and speed healing.

22 Jul 2009

Sunovia Energy and EPIR Awarded Second Department of Energy Contract

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SUNV) and its partner EPIR Technologies, Inc. announced today the United States Department of Energy has awarded a second contract to EPIR Technologies to provide im...

22 Jul 2009

Fluxion Biosciences Receives $200K Grant from National Cancer Institute

Fluxion Biosciences, a leading developer of microfluidic systems for cellular analysis in life science research, today announced that it has received a $200K grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the development of a rare cell isolation platform for diagnostic and research applications.

From Cell Microsystems 22 Jul 2009