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Nano-Viruses to Enhance Energy Efficiency of Solar Cells

A team at MIT has discovered a way to enhance the power-conversion efficiency of solar cells by using nano-viruses to carry out assembly at the microscopic level.

30 Apr 2011

Research Project to Study Carbon Nanotubes Impact on Electrical Conductivity in Composite Materials

Australian materials company, Quickstep Holdings is collaborating in a European program to study the use of nanotechnology in enhancing the properties of composites deployed in the transportation sector.

28 Apr 2011

Market Analyst Publishes Report on Nanotechnology’s Impact on Solar Energy

Research and Markets has recently included the ‘Nanotech: Making Photovoltaics Possible,’ report in its catalog. Photovoltaics means producing electricity from light.

28 Apr 2011

CIC Investment to Help SMIC Develop Nanotechnologies and Semiconductor Systems

Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), a China-based semiconductor development facility, recently declared signing a definitive investment agreement with China Investment Corporation (CIC).

From Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) 26 Apr 2011

Nano Battery with G-Force for Military Applications

mPhase Technologies has been in discussions with a military applications vendor to modify its battery and reserve battery technology to enable an energy source activated by G-force to deliver power in the latest weapons systems.

From MyPebble 25 Apr 2011

Nanoparticle Ink Technology Delivers Ultra-Thin Silicon Wafers for Photovoltaic Applications

Applied Nanotech Holdings will unveil its range of solar inks on May 6 at its new facility. The technology consisting of aluminum, copper, nickel and silver will use aerosolized jet, inkjet and spray coating techniques besides non-contact printing methods to deliver ultra-thin silicon wafers for PV applications.

From Nano Magic, LLC. 25 Apr 2011