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Researchers Design Fabricated Metamaterial Nanostructure

The union of theory and practice makes broadband, low-loss optical devices practical, which is why two groups of Penn State engineers collaborated to design optical metamaterials that have custom applications that are easily manufactured.

29 Mar 2013

Advantest Introduces Test Equipment for MEMS-Based Sensors

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation has entered the high-growth market for testing micro-electromechanical system (MEMS)-based sensors by installing V93000 Smart Scale™ systems at several of Freescale Semiconductor's facilities around the world.

29 Mar 2013

Scientists Increase Efficiency of Nanofibre Production

Scientists from Contipro have managed to significantly increase the efficiency of nanofibre production. Thanks to efforts to develop technology capable of producing nanofibres from materials which are hard to spin, a jet has been created which is two to seven times more productive, depending on the solution used.

From Contipro 29 Mar 2013

Innovative Approach to Stimulate Interest in Nanotechnology among Young People

In support of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s educational blueprint in providing world-class opportunities to encourage our next generation of innovators amid New York’s growing nanotechnology sector, SUNY’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), CNSE’s Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CNSE CMOST), Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, and public libraries in four counties will partner to offer unique programs and hands-on activities to engage children and their families in nanotechnology as part of the national celebration of “NanoDays” 2013.

From College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany 29 Mar 2013

SiTime Introduces SiT15xx Family of 32 kHz MEMS Oscillators

SiTime Corporation, the fastest growing semiconductor company, today introduced the SiT15xx family of 32 kHz MEMS oscillators that replace legacy quartz crystal resonators. This new family is targeted at mobile applications, such as smartphones and tablets, which require small size and low power.

28 Mar 2013

Scientists Detect Magnetic Fingerprints of Interface Defects in Silicon Solar Cells with Atomic Resolution

In theory, silicon-based solar cells are capable of converting up to 30 percent of sunlight to electricity - although, in reality, the different kinds of loss mechanisms ensure that even under ideal lab conditions it does not exceed 25 %.

28 Mar 2013

Nanostructured Photonic Material Cools Even in the Day Time

Homes and buildings chilled without air conditioners. Car interiors that don't heat up in the summer sun. Tapping the frigid expanses of outer space to cool the planet. Science fiction, you say? Well, maybe not any more.

28 Mar 2013

QAS Loaded Polymide Nanofibers Demonstrate Potential Against Biological Decontamination

Chemical and biological threats pose a significant concern not only to the modern warfighter but an ever-increasing number of individuals and groups. This threat is compounded by the persistence of these agents and the possibilities of causing increased personnel exposure by the relocation of contaminated materials.

28 Mar 2013

Fontinalis Partners Leads Growth Financing for Nano-C

Nano-C, Inc., a leading developer of nanostructured carbon for use in energy and electronics applications, today announces a growth financing, which was led by Fontinalis Partners and saw continued participation from existing investors. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

From Nano-C 28 Mar 2013

Nano Labs Invited to Present at 3rd Annual World Congress of Nanoscience and Technology

Nano Labs Corp. is pleased to announce today that Dr. Victor Castano, Chief Innovations Officer of Nano Labs, has been invited by the organizing committee to present at the upcoming 3rd Annual World Congress of Nanoscience and Technology to be held concurrently with the Euro-Asia Economic Forum with the participation of National leaders from September 26 to 28, 2013 in Xi'an, China.

28 Mar 2013

Researchers Successfully Analyze Genome of Archaeal Cells

Single-celled archaea are invisible to the naked eye, and even when using a microscope, great care must be taken to observe them. An international team of researchers led by the Center for Geomicrobiology, Aarhus University, Denmark, has nevertheless succeeded in retrieving four archaeal cells from seabed mud and mapping the genome of each one.

28 Mar 2013

Novel 3D Imaging Methodology Reveals New Details of Defects in Nanomaterials

A team of scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Northwestern University has produced 3-D images and videos of a tiny platinum nanoparticle at atomic resolution that reveal new details of defects in nanomaterials that have not been seen before.

From University of California, Los Angeles 28 Mar 2013

Researchers Develop Super-Sensitive Laser-Powered Terahertz Source and Detector System

Low-energy terahertz radiation could potentially enable doctors to see deep into tissues without the damaging effects of X-rays, or allow security guards to identify chemicals in a package without opening it. But it's been difficult for engineers to make powerful enough systems to accomplish these promising applications.

28 Mar 2013

QUILL Research on Ionic Liquid Chemistry Named Most Important British Innovation

Research by scientists from Queen's University Belfast on ionic liquid chemistry has been named the 'Most Important British Innovation of the 21st Century'.

27 Mar 2013

Global Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market to Grow at 73.97% CAGR over the Period 2012-2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 27 Mar 2013

Nanotechnology News

Researchers Design Fabricated Metamaterial Nanostructure

Advantest Introduces Test Equipment for MEMS-Based Sensors

Scientists Increase Efficiency of Nanofibre Production

Innovative Approach to Stimulate Interest in Nanotechnology among Young People

SiTime Introduces SiT15xx Family of 32 kHz MEMS Oscillators

Scientists Detect Magnetic Fingerprints of Interface Defects in Silicon Solar Cells with Atomic Resolution

Nanostructured Photonic Material Cools Even in the Day Time

QAS Loaded Polymide Nanofibers Demonstrate Potential Against Biological Decontamination

Fontinalis Partners Leads Growth Financing for Nano-C

Nano Labs Invited to Present at 3rd Annual World Congress of Nanoscience and Technology

Researchers Successfully Analyze Genome of Archaeal Cells

Novel 3D Imaging Methodology Reveals New Details of Defects in Nanomaterials

Researchers Develop Super-Sensitive Laser-Powered Terahertz Source and Detector System

QUILL Research on Ionic Liquid Chemistry Named Most Important British Innovation

Global Nanotechnology Drug Delivery Market to Grow at 73.97% CAGR over the Period 2012-2016

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