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Nanotech Batteries - A New Energy Future

Researchers at the Maryland NanoCenter at the University of Maryland have developed new systems for storing electrical energy derived from alternative sources that are, in some cases, 10 times more efficient than what is commercially available. The results of their research are available in the latest issue of Nature Nanotechnology.

19 Mar 2009

Graphene to Play Key Role in Future of Electronics

New research findings at MIT could lead to microchips that operate at much higher speeds than is possible with today's standard silicon chips, leading to cell phones and other communications systems that can transmit data much faster.

19 Mar 2009

Affordable Metrology Solutions for Every Class of Thin-Film PV Material Used in Today's Industry

Filmetrics announces the launch of its thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) dedicated measurement systems. With the release of the F10-PV and the F37-PV Filmetrics now offers commercially available tabletop and in-line metrology solutions for industries utilizing all classes of TFPV materials.

19 Mar 2009

Sencera Successfully Deposited Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells with 8.7% Conversion Efficiency

Sencera, a manufacturer of thin film silicon based photovoltaic modules, has successfully deposited single-junction silicon solar cells with an initial 8.7% sunlight to electricity conversion efficiency under standard te...

19 Mar 2009

Palladium Nanoparticles Creating More Efficient Fuel Cell Catalysts

Even small devices need power, and much of that juice comes from fuel cells. As these devices become even smaller, the rush is on to find more efficient ways to power them.

19 Mar 2009

Delegation of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies to Visit Isreal

On March 18 a delegation of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (RUSNANO) headed by CEO Anatoly Chubais has arrived at Israel. Israel is one of the Corporation’s main partners abroad. The country is rapid...

19 Mar 2009

New Study Answers Key Question at the Very Heart of Nanotechnology

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered the origins of nanorod diameter, demonstrating that the competition and collaboration among various mechanisms of atomic transport hold the key to nanorod s...

19 Mar 2009

Researchers Developing Coatings that Kill Superbugs

Researchers at the University of Bath are to be part of a €3 million Europe-wide research collaboration to pioneer research into safer, more effective anti-bacterial plastics and coatings that can be used in items such as food packaging, medical devices to wound dressings, and nappies.

19 Mar 2009

Billions of Euros Invested into Nanotechnology in Europe

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Nanotechnology in Europe 2009" report to their offering. Nanotechnology in Europe is a new report 496 page on who's doing what in nanotechnology f...

From Research and Markets 19 Mar 2009

NCKU Launches Nanotechnology Integration Project

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) today announced the launch of its Integration of Biomedical and Nanotechnology Systems Project. NCKU's Center for Biomaterials Research will conduct a molecule simulation to stud...

19 Mar 2009

Nano Pet Health Annouces Breakthrough in Wet Nanotechnology Now Available to the Public

Nano Pet Health is proud to annouce a breakthrough in wet nanotechnology that is now available to the public. Nano Pet Heatlh contains nutirents wrapped in water in a size so tiny they are instantly absorbed by the cells.

19 Mar 2009

NVA Launches New Venture for Conducting Development of Imaging and Diagnostic Tools Based on Nanoparticles

Following development over the last three years, the NanoVentures Australia Board agreed in February to register the company Quintain NanoSystems, as its venture for conducting the development of imaging and diagnostic t...

19 Mar 2009

NVA to Commercialise CSIRO's Mesoporous Oxide Technology

NVA's operating subsidiary NanoVic Commercial announced on 10th March that they have entered into an exclusive license agreement to commercialise CSIRO's mesoporous oxide technology in all fields other than in the field of electro-active materials.

18 Mar 2009

Ultrafast Lasers Instantaneously Track a Molecular Twist in Progress

"Watching chemical reactions in real-time has long been a dream of chemists," says Tahei Tahara of RIKEN's Advanced Science Institute in Wako. "To reach a correct understanding of chemical reactions, this 'watching' is crucial."

18 Mar 2009

mPhase Technologies Receives First Working Model for the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:XDSL.OB - News) today announced that it has received the first working model for the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight from the Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See, Austria. The model is...

From MyPebble 18 Mar 2009