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AXT Becomes First Charter Germanium Substrate Member to Join Consortium

AXT, Inc., a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor substrates, today announced that it has become a charter member of the CPV Consortium, a global industry organization that supports the development and long-ter...

22 Oct 2008

First-Ever Glimpse of Nanoscale Catalysts in Action

The first-ever glimpse of nanoscale catalysts in action could lead to improved pollution control and fuel cell technologies. Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory observed catalysts restructuring themselves in response to various gases swirling around them, like a chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings.

22 Oct 2008

CVD Equipment Corp. Receives $25 Million in Orders Addressing Solar and Energy Market Needs

CVD Equipment Corporation announced today that it has received orders totaling $25 million since the beginning of the year - January 1, 2008, compared to $14 million of orders received for the full 12 months of 2007. App...

From CVD Equipment Corporation 22 Oct 2008

Core Capital's Electronics and Semiconductor Group Signs Agreement with Aurora Semiconductor

Core Capital's Electronics and Semiconductor Group (ESG), a specialty investment banking practice, signed an agreement with Aurora Semiconductor to assist them in finding and acquiring a facility to start the only U....

21 Oct 2008

Spire and Shuttleworth to Complement XsunX TFPV Manufacturing System

XsunX, Inc., a solar technology company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Spire Corporation and Shuttleworth Inc., who will provide components to complement the company's TFPV manufacturing ...

20 Oct 2008

Atomic Hydrogen Key to Low Energy CO2 to Fuel Transformation

Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into gasoline and other fuels, today commented on the source of hydrogen and energy efficiency of its u...

20 Oct 2008

Nanoparticles and the Health of the Soil Ecosystem

New research reveals that many microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, show little sensitivity to fullerene nanoparticles applied to soil samples. However, fast-growing bacteria decreased in number and the genet...

19 Oct 2008

Fuel Cell Pioneer Receives International Award

Fuel cell pioneer Subhash Singhal, fuel cell director at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has received the 2008 Grove Medal for sustained advances in fuel cell technology.

18 Oct 2008

Projects Will Improve Nanomaterials Production

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 20 project proposals for funding following its Nanomanufacturing for Energy Efficiency 2008 Research Call. The projects promise to make revolutionary improvements in a bro...

18 Oct 2008

Altair Nanotechnologies Receives Order for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Packs

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., a leading provider of advanced materials and products for power and energy systems, today announced it received an initial $540,000 order for four hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) demonstration battery packs from DesignLine International.

From Altair Nanotechnologies 17 Oct 2008