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ASU Alumnus Honored for His Contributions in Nanoscale Thermal Energy

Ravi Prasher, an Arizona State University alumnus, has been elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in recognition of his innovative research. Prasher earned his doctorate in mechanical engine...

9 Apr 2010

Researchers Seeking to Convert CO2 into a Fuel for Fuel Cells using Nanotechnology

Utilizing carbon dioxide as an energy source with the aid of sunlight is the goal being pursued in a new research project for recycling of greenhouse gases. Researchers from BASF, Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW)...

8 Apr 2010

Last Call For Registration - ICPCNanoNet Free Online Workshop on Nanotechnology and Photovoltaics

Currently the world's fastest growing energy technology, photovoltaic production is increasing by roughly 50% each year. Find out more about current developments, network with other researchers and share research interests in a free online workshop on 'Nanotechnology and Photovoltaics' organized by the ICPC Nanonet project.

8 Apr 2010

Wake Forest University Receives Patent for Flat Solar Cell Technology

Wake Forest University has received the first patent for a new solar cell technology that can double the energy production of today's flat cells at a fraction of the cost. "It comes at a pretty high price to be green,...

8 Apr 2010

Research Initiative to Desalinate Seawater Using Solar Power and Nanotechnology

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia's national research and development organization, today announced a research collaboration aimed at creating a water desalination plant powered by solar electricity, which could significantly reduce water and energy costs.

8 Apr 2010

New Funding to Support First Production Facility in Silicon Valley to Meet Initial Customer Demand

Applied Quantum Technology (AQT), a leading developer of low-cost CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-diselenide) thin-film solar cells, today announced that it has secured $10 million in venture funding. The latest investment f...

7 Apr 2010

Agreement with Intevac a Major Step Towards Capitalizing on AQT's Breakthrough CIGS 2.0 Approach

Applied Quantum Technology (AQT), a leading developer of low-cost CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-diselenide) thin-film solar cells and Intevac (NASDAQ:IVAC), a leader in high-productivity manufacturing equipment today annou...

7 Apr 2010

New Solution for Development of Affordable Solar Cells

Thanks to two technologies developed by Professor Benoît Marsan and his team at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Chemistry Department, the scientific and commercial future of solar cells could be totally transf...

7 Apr 2010

Dow Corning Signs Contract with imec to Perform Solar Cell Research

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, signed a three-year contract with imec to perform joint research on next generations of crystalline silicon solar cells. In the framewor...

From IMEC 7 Apr 2010

Industrial Nanotech Signs Supplier Agreement with Grainger on Nansulate Protective Coatings

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, announced today it has entered into a supplier agreement with Grainger, a national distributor of maintenance, repair and ...

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 6 Apr 2010