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Gas Sensors - Understanding the Nitrogen Dioxide Sensing Mechanism of Tin Dioxide Nanoribbons Using DMol3

Accelrys' DMol3 software has been used to investigate the nitrogen dioxide sensing abilities of SnO2 (tin dioxide) nanoribbons. This work is important in the development of chemical sensors.

From Accelrys 6 Oct 2005

Field Emission Displays - Effect of Adsorbates on Field Emission from Carbon Nanotubes Evaluated Using DMol3

Field emission based flat panel displys are perhaps the closest to realizing the first commercial application of carbon nanotubes. In these devices field emission current can be reduced by using adsorbates.

From Accelrys 6 Oct 2005

Polymer-Silicate Nanocomposites – Examining the Static and Dynamic Properties of Poymer-Silicate Nanocomposites Using Cerius2

The static and dynamic properties of 2:1 layered silicates ion-exchanged with alkyl-ammonium surfactants was studied using Cerius2 from Accelrys. Computer modelling provides the structure and dynamics of the intercalated surfactant molecules.

From Accelrys 6 Oct 2005

Examining Bonding Differences of Carbon Nanotubes

Using DMol3 , researchers have been able to examine the bonding differences between two types of nanotube deformation.

From Accelrys 6 Oct 2005

Carbon Nanotubes – Effect of Nitrogen Substitutional Impurities on Electronic Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Studied Using CASTEP

Using CASTEP from Accelrys, researchers have been able to gain a better understanding of how doping with nitrogen impurities affects the semiconducting properties of carbon nanotubes. It has also allowed them to be able to optimize dopant concentrations.

From Accelrys 6 Oct 2005

Nanotubes - Understanding the Properties of Carbon and Boron Nitride Nanotubes Using DMol3 and CASTEP

CASTEP and DMol3, software packages from Accelrys have been used to study the properties (structural, mechanical, vibrational, and electronic) of carbon and boron-nitride nanotubes. Results will permit fine tuning of their properties and allow them to be commercialized to their full potential.

From Accelrys 6 Oct 2005

Investigating Bonding Geometries of 1,3-Cyclohexadiene (1,3-Chd) on a Silicon(100) Surface Using CASTEP

Accelrys' CASTEP software has been used by SFI Nanoscience Laboratory to study possible bonding geometries of 1,3-cyclohexadiene on a silicon(100) surface. Results from the study will lead to the development of smaller, faster electronic devices.

From Accelrys 5 Oct 2005

Carbon Nanotube Growth - Studying The Effect of Free Energy on Carbon Nanotube Growth Using Materials Studio

The use of Accelrys' Materials Studio software has allowed researchers at ST Microelectronics to study how free energy is released when carbon dimers are added during the synthesis of carbon nanotubes.

From Accelrys 5 Oct 2005

Public Perceptions of Nanotechnology and Trust in Government - Issues and Increasing Public Trust

Americans welcome new potential life-saving and enhancing applications promised by nanotechnology. They also voice concern over nanotechnology’s potential long-term human health and environmental effects. These are some of the findings in a new study by The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies.

From Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 11 Sep 2005

Public Perceptions of Nanotechnology and Trust in Government – Specific Concerns About Nanotechnology

From Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 11 Sep 2005

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