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Students are Using Nanotechnology to Pursue Advances in Clean Energy and Healthcare Technologies

A trio of high school seniors conducting hands-on nanotechnology research through internships at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ("CNSE") of the University at Albany have been selected as semifinalists in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search ("Intel STS"), the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition.

22 Jan 2010

Semprius to Accelerate Commercialization of Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Semprius, Inc., announced today that it has been selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to negotiate a $3 million subcontract funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to commercialize its promising solar energy technology.

21 Jan 2010

DEK Solar and Heller Industries Unveils Results of Recent Collaboration

DEK Solar and Heller Industries have unveiled the results of a recent collaboration; a pioneering drying system that enhances the state-of-the-art PV3000 metallization line even further. The alliance between the market-l...

20 Jan 2010

Challenges of Getting Manufacturers Interested in Advanced Materials for Batteries

After more than a decade of experience in lithium-ion battery research, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory know well the challenges of getting manufacturers interested in advanced materials for their batteries.

From Argonne National Laboratory 20 Jan 2010

Developing a Secondary Market to Lower Battery Costs for Automotive Buyers

American lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel announced today that it is partnering with the real estate arm of Japan's industrial trading giant, ITOCHU Corporation, to develop and produce the advanced battery system...

19 Jan 2010

Catalytic Dimers of Gold Atoms Make Ethylene from Methane

Ethylene is a primary feedstock for chemical industry, and particularly for the production of plastics like polyethylene and polystyrene. Ethylene is currently made by the steam cracking of fossil fuel fractions.

19 Jan 2010

EcoloCap Delivered its First Lithium X Batteries

EcoloCap Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: ECOS) today announced that it has delivered its first Lithium X batteries to Halo Renewable Energy of Seattle, WA months ahead of the original schedule. Halo will conduct preliminary testing in collaboration with a major potential customer, which plans on using the battery for energy storage in multiple US locations.

19 Jan 2010

Berkeley Lab Scientists Win Four DOE Early Career Research Grants from Nanotechnology to Energy

Investigations into the mysteries of the universe and matter at the most fundamental levels, and ground-breaking research into the application of nanomaterials to energy production, storage and conservation were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy in announcing the first recipients of its Early Career Research Program.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 15 Jan 2010

Biodiesel Production from Algae Using Nanotechnology

Two teams of Iowa State University researchers will receive a total of $8 million over three years from a $78 million U.S. Department of Energy program to research and develop advanced biofuels.

15 Jan 2010

A123 Systems Expands US Manufacturing Capacity

A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(TM) lithium ion batteries and battery systems, today announced details related to the further expansion of the company's United States manufacturing capacity.

From Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp 14 Jan 2010