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Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Actuator for Nanopositioning - The Design and Operation of Ultrasonic Nanopositioners

Physik Instrumente (PI) has developed a new type of ultrasonic piezoelectric actuator which can be used effectively in direct linear drives. The design and operation of these ultrasonic piezoelectric actuators for nanopositioning are described.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 6 Jun 2006

Piezo Actuators, Environmental Influences Like Temperature, Humidity and Atmosphere on the Performance and Behaviour of Piezo Actuators

When assessing the influence of the environment on piezo actuators two effects must be considered: linear thermal expansion and; temperature dependency of the piezo effect. Other factors and behaviours are also discussed.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 25 May 2006

Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical and Other Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes have a host of unique properties. These properties include high electrical conductivity, flexibility, elasticity and thermal conductivity.

From Cheap Tubes Inc. 17 May 2006

Dispersion and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes

Pristine carbon nanotubes are usually difficult to disperse into a liquid medium. Adding a functional group the nanotube surface makes this job easier.

From Cheap Tubes Inc. 17 May 2006

Purification Techniques for Carbon Nanotubes Including Gas and Liquid Phase and Intercalation

Purification of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) generally refers to the separation of CNTs from other entities.

From Cheap Tubes Inc. 17 May 2006

Production Methods for Carbon Nanotubes Including Arc Discharge, Laser, Chemical Vapor Depsition and Ball Milling

Since their discovery several methods have been used to produce single and multi walled nanotubes.

From Cheap Tubes Inc. 16 May 2006

Characteristics and Properties of Single and Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Various carbon structures are of interest to nano-technologists including buckminsterfullerenes and single and multi walled carbon nanotubes.

From Cheap Tubes Inc. 16 May 2006

Recent Advances in Novel Drug Delivery Systems

Reviewed herein are the most recent developments in the area of drug delivery systems. Systems such as colloidal dug carriers, micelles, liposomes, dendrimers, liquid crystals, nanopoarticles, hydrogels, molecular imprint technology & bioconjugates, along with the various delivery methods.

25 Mar 2006

Design, Components and Operation of an Atomic Force Microscope

This article serves as a basic introduction to the design and operation of an atomic force microscope. It covers basic concepts and technologies that help understand the construction and operation of an atomic force microscope.

17 Feb 2006

Nanoscale Tribology and Lubrication Analysis Using Atomic Force Microscopy

Tribology plays a critical role in diverse technological areas. In the advanced technological industries of semiconductor and data storage, tribological studies help optimize polishing processes and lubrication of data storage substrates.

16 Feb 2006

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Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Actuator for Nanopositioning - The Design and Operation of Ultrasonic Nanopositioners

Piezo Actuators, Environmental Influences Like Temperature, Humidity and Atmosphere on the Performance and Behaviour of Piezo Actuators

Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical and Other Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

Dispersion and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes

Purification Techniques for Carbon Nanotubes Including Gas and Liquid Phase and Intercalation

Production Methods for Carbon Nanotubes Including Arc Discharge, Laser, Chemical Vapor Depsition and Ball Milling

Characteristics and Properties of Single and Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Recent Advances in Novel Drug Delivery Systems

Design, Components and Operation of an Atomic Force Microscope

Nanoscale Tribology and Lubrication Analysis Using Atomic Force Microscopy

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