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Researchers Develop New Transparent Conductive Oxides Using Quantum Mechanics

European researchers have combined computer modelling of quantum mechanics and precision fabrication processes to create novel transparent conductive oxides made to order for a wide range of scientific and consumer applications.

27 Aug 2010

Abakan Announces New Appointments

Abakan Inc., (OTCBB:ABKI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Sherman as a member of the board of directors and the appointment of Costas Takkas as chief financial officer and principal accounting officer. ...

27 Aug 2010

Breakthrough in Developing Climbing Robot

The science behind gecko toes holds the answer to a dry adhesive that provides an ideal grip for robot feet. Stanford mechanical engineer Mark Cutkosky is using the new material, based on the structure of a gecko foot, to keep his robots climbing slick glass walls.

27 Aug 2010

Sandwiching Nanoparticle Layer Can Boost Performance of Organic Transistors

A pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shown that sandwiching a simple layer of silver nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance of organic transistors which are commonly used in consumer electronics.

27 Aug 2010

DSI Researcher among Pioneer Investigator of Fano Resonance in Plasmonic Nanostructures and Metamaterials

Nanostructures with Fano resonance fabricated from plasmonic materials and metamaterials could give rise to a range of applications such as label-free chemical and bioanalysis probes that are adaptable to high-throughput...

26 Aug 2010

Novel Transparent Conductive Oxides Made To Order

26 Aug 2010

Drug-Loaded Magnetic Nanoparticles Treat Blood Clots

If a drug can be guided to the right place in the body, the treatment is more effective and there are fewer side-effects. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed magnetic nanoparticles that can be ...

26 Aug 2010

Students Gain Knowledge in Nanotechnology Through ASL’s Internship Program

Dozens of students gained valuable experience in nanotechnology and energy research labs this summer through an internship program at the Advanced Studies Laboratories ( ASL ), a collaborative partnership led by UC Santa...

26 Aug 2010

Nanostructuring Helps to Advance Displays

In a step toward more efficient, smaller and higher-definition display screens, a University of Michigan professor has developed a new type of color filter made of nano-thin sheets of metal with precisely spaced gratings.

26 Aug 2010

Global Market Analysis on Applications of Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff8f18/the_world_market_f) has announced the addition of the "The World Market for Titanium Dioxide Nanopowders" report to their offering. Na...

26 Aug 2010