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Single Crystal Piezoelectric Nanosprings Developed - New Product

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, have made single-crystal zinc oxide helical structures or nanosprings. They have piezoelectric properties and show promise for biomedical applications and in microsystems. Posted August 19 2003

From Georgia Institute of Technology 7 Nov 2003

Buckyballs Used To Make More Efficient Fibre Optics - New Product

A joint team from the University of Toronto and Carleton University has used buckyballs to create a new material for processing information using light. Posted September 15 2003

From Dept. of Chemistry Carlton University 7 Nov 2003

Nanotech Breakthrough Shows How Brain Cells Communicate - New Technology

French scientists using an innovative microscopic scanning technique say they have discovered that nerve cells almost buzz with molecular agitation when they communicate with each other. Posted October 16 2003

From Inserm 7 Nov 2003

Novel Self-Assembly Processes For Nanotech Applications - New Technology

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a series of techniques that hold promise for applications from highly targeted pharmaceutical therapies, to development of nutrition-enhanced foods and nanoscopic sensors. Posted January 10 2003

From Department of Polymer Science and Engineering 7 Nov 2003

Prediction Of Nanophotonic Behaviour By Quantum Methods - New Technology

According to new research from Rice University, scientists studying the way light interacts with metallic nanostructures should throw out their old optics textbooks and bone up on their quantum mechanics instead. Posted Ocotber 16 2003

From Dept. of Chemistry Rice University 7 Nov 2003

Purdue researchers stretch DNA on chip, lay track for future computers - New Technology

Researchers at Purdue University have placed strands of DNA on a silicon chip and then stretched out the strands so that their encoded information might be read more clearly. These are two steps critical to possibly using DNA for future electronic devices and computers. Posted October 12 2003

From Birck Nanotechnology Center 7 Nov 2003

Motorola Labs Growing Carbon Nanotubes for Faster, Smaller Transistors - New Technology

Scientists at Motorola Labs are researching ways to improve controlling the growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) ino order to make transistors smaller and faster. Posted October 21 2003

From Motorola Technology 6 Nov 2003

Nanotechnology Moves into Flame Retardance - New Products

Bayer have introduced Bayblend, a new line of polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer blends that pass the UL 94 flame retardent test. It also exhibits good formability using extrusion and thermoforming techniques. Posted February 2002

From Covestro AG 6 Nov 2003

Scratch Resistant Paint System Based on Encapsulated Nanoparticles - New Product

Degussa have developed a new acrylic paint system incorporating encapsulated silica nanoparticles. The new technology allows the paint to contain a high solids content without the need for extra solvents. Coatings are scratch and wear resistant and suited to furniture and flooring. Posted Dec 2001

6 Nov 2003

Real Time Holography Allowed By Using Doped Liquid Crystals

Penn State electrical engineers say that adding buckyballs or carbon nanotubes to nematic liquid crystals changes their properties and makes them low-cost alternatives for holographic and image processing applications.

6 Nov 2003