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Understanding How Nanoparticles Change Form Help Solve Global Energy Needs

Researchers at Cornell University recently made a major breakthrough when they invented a method to test and demonstrate a long-held hypothesis that some very, very small metal particles work much better than others in various chemical processes such as converting chemical energy to electricity in fuel cells or reducing automobile pollution.

11 Nov 2008

Breakthroughs Represent Future of Graphene Nanoelectronic Research

Graphene is a perfect example of the wonders of nanotechnology, in which common substances are scaled down to an atomic level to uncover new and exciting possibilities. Graphene is created when graphite — the m...

11 Nov 2008

BioSolar Begins Commercial Production of BioBacksheet Solar Module Component

BioSolar, Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar cells, today announced that the company expects to begin commercial production of its BioBacksheet(TM) over the next few months, and is gearing up for pre-production runs.

10 Nov 2008

San Diego Professors Receive Financial Boost Through 2008 Clean Tech Innovation Challenge

San Diego professors who are developing technologies that will fuel the continued growth of the region's "clean tech cluster" recently received a financial boost through the 2008 Clean Tech Innovation Chall...

7 Nov 2008

Research on Novel Organic Photovoltaic Design Wins First Prize at UK NanoForum 2008

Research on a novel organic photovoltaic design presented by researchers at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) at the University of Surrey has won first prize in the recently concluded UK NanoForum 2008, jointly org...

7 Nov 2008

SiGNa Chemistry Announces Scientific Advisory Council to Provide Chemistry and Market Expertise

SiGNa Chemistry, Inc., a developer of stabilized reactive metals for safer, more efficient industrial chemistry, today announced the members of its scientific advisory council. The council is composed of world-renowned s...

6 Nov 2008

Cummins Filtration Engineers Recognized for Research on Nanofiber Engine Air Filter Design

Engineers from Cummins Filtration, the leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical technology for all engine-powered systems, recently received the prestigious Diploma of Recognition from the International Federa...

6 Nov 2008

Electrovaya Signs Three MOU's in China in Areas of Electric Cars, Trucks and Manufacturing Equipment

Electrovaya today announced that it has signed three MOU's in Beijing, China in the areas of electric cars, trucks and manufacturing equipment. Electrovaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chana...

5 Nov 2008

Technique to be Used for In-Process Monitoring During Silicon Solar Cells and Wafers Manufacturing

Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells worldwide, today announced that it has received a contract from the Uni...

5 Nov 2008

Technique Could Help Scientists and Companies Map Nanomaterials as They Grow

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a measurement technique that will help scientists and companies map nanomaterials as they grow. The discovery could help create superior nanotechnologies and lead to the development of more efficient solar panels and increased magnetic data storage.

5 Nov 2008