Dr. Cameron Chai

Nano-sized MEMS Microphones for Enhanced Audio Quality in Mobile Phones

STMicroelectronics has unveiled two digital MEMS microphones. The MP34DB01 and MP45DT02 devices that combine enhanced sound quality and toughness in a cost effective and nano-scale package to offer increased audio capability in mobile phones, portable computers and applications featuring a voice input.

All-Silicon MEMS Oscillators for Improved Solid State Drives

SiTime has recently launched its portfolio of MEMS oscillators for Solid State Drives (SSDs).

Nanotechnology-Based Natural Ingredients to Relieve Localized Arthritic and Gout Pain

Concept Laboratories has launched a topical therapy for acute and chronic pain patients called MyOmega 3 Heat Therapy cream.

Market Analyst Includes International Thin-Film Solar Cell Sector to Catalogue

A new market survey paper from Reportlinker.com is available in its catalogue titled, ‘Global and China Thin-film Solar Cell Industry Report, 2010’, and is also available online.

RNA Nanoparticles to Deliver Medication to Targeted Cells

A University of Cincinnati (UC) research team led by biomedical engineering professor Peixuan Guo, has recently released two articles in the online journal, Molecular Therapy, describing how he has developed large RNA nanoparticles.

Upright Cells Absorb More Gold Nanoparticles than Upside Down Ones

Research results on nanoparticle applications and their toxicity depend on how well scientists are able to quantify the communication between the nanoparticles and cells, particularly the number of nanoparticles a cell can absorb.

A Single Imperfect Bacterial Cell Functions Better than a Computer Chip

Objects at nano-scale behave differently from those on a larger scale, says Peter Cummings, John R. Hall Professor Chemical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and Michael Simpson, professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Non-Contact Nano-Chip Sensor to Track Respiratory Rate of Patients

A Tyndall National Institute research team in UCC, Cork, has created a non-contact microchip sensor that could be used to track the respiratory rate without having to touch the patient.

Quantum Dots Help Track Endoscope Movement in Colon

A Tufts University team at the School of Engineering led by associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Caroline G.L. Cao has created a system that could minimize patient discomfort while scanning for colon cancer and ensure that the test results are accurate.

NanoFLEX Collamer IOL of STAAR Surgical Receives CE Mark Approval