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Gases To Create Thin Film Lubricants For MEMS - New Technology

Tiny machines built as part of silicon chips have a need for lubrication the same as large machines such as automobile engines, but conventional lubricants, like oils, are too heavy for these micro electromechanical systems (MEMS). Posted March 30 2004

2 Apr 2004

Composite Fibres Made From Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes - New Technology

Carnegie Mellon University scientists have developed an attractive way to make discrete carbon nanoparticles for electrical components used in industry and research. Posted March 28 2004

From Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Mellon Uni 2 Apr 2004

Domestic Humidifier Being Used To Create Nanocomposites - New Technology

Chemists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are using domestic humidifiers to make complex nanocomposite materials that could prove useful as catalysts in applications ranging from refining petroleum to making pharmaceuticals. Posted March 28 2004

From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2 Apr 2004

Tomsk Researchers Produce Machine For Uniform Refractory Ceramic Nanopowders - New Product

Researchers from Tomsk have invented and manufactured a device to produce a choice selection of nanoparticles – all particles are equal to the required size and inexpensive. Posted March 26 2004

2 Apr 2004

Researcher Finds Buckyballs Cause Fish Brain Damage - New Technology

Researchers at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas have found that a type of buckyball, can cause significant brain damage in fish. The preliminary study is only small but has demonstrated that nanoparticles can cause toxic effects in an aquatic species. Posted March 28 2004

2 Apr 2004