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QD Vision Receives DoD Contract to Develop Quantum Dot-Based Devices

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract worth $1.38 million to QD Vision to develop prototype devices utilizing electroluminescent quantum dots.

15 Mar 2012

NIST Researchers Develop DNA Origami Method to Assemble Nanostructures

In recent times, researchers are harnessing the molecular machinery of DNA for building nanolevel artificial structures using the pairing ability of DNA to form complicated structures. This “DNA origami” helps to assemble nanostructures like sensors, drug delivery system and semiconductor devices.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 8 Mar 2012

Strem Chemicals Add CANdot Quantum Dots to Their Extensive Range of Nanomaterials

Strem Chemicals, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for research and development, is pleased to announce the addition of CANdot® Quantum Dots to its portfolio of nanomaterials.

From Strem Chemicals 28 Feb 2012

Researchers Use Quantum Dots to Study Nerve Cell Behavior

A research team led by Lih Y. Lin and Fred Rieke from the University of Washington (UW) has developed a novel and highly targeted method by harnessing quantum dots for activating neurons in the brain in order to understand the way of communication of nerve cells.

10 Feb 2012

Berkeley Lab Develops Novel Technique to Produce High-Purity Nanocrystals

A research team led by Paul Alivisatos from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the U.S. Department of Energy has developed a novel solution-based synthesis method to produce nanocrystals with superior optoelectronic properties.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 1 Feb 2012

Charged Quantum Dots Help Improve Solar Cell Efficiency

Scientists from the University at Buffalo (UB) together with researchers from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have demonstrated a nanomaterial-based technology to enhance the electrical output of a solar cell by embedding charged quantum dots into it and by improving the lifespan of photoelectrons.

23 Jan 2012

Cylindrical Luminescent Solar Concentrators with Quantum Dots Demonstrate High Efficiency

Researchers belonging to the University of California, Merced, have achieved a critical breakthrough in the process of harvesting solar energy. They have modified the design of luminescent solar concentrators so as to increase their efficiency in directing sunlight to solar cells.

21 Jan 2012

QD Vision Recognized for Commercializing Quantum Dot-Based Products

QD Vision, a company developing optical products for solid state lighting and displays using nanotechnology has been felicitated with the 2011 SEMI Award for North America for its efforts in the integration and production processes towards the commercialization of quantum dot technology.

20 Jan 2012

Researchers Produce Low-Cost Solar Paint Using Semiconducting Nanoparticles

A research team led by Prashant Kamat, who serves as an investigator at the Center for Nano Science and Technology (NDnano) of the University of Notre Dame as well as John A. Zahm Professor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry, has utilized quantum dots, which are semiconducting nanoparticles, to develop a low-cost solar paint for generating energy.

23 Dec 2011

Researchers Use Nanophotonics to Capture High-Resolution Optical Images of Live Cells

A research team led by Peidong Yang, a chemist at the Materials Sciences Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), has developed a nanowire endoscope by integrating a waveguide of tin oxide nanowire with an optical fiber’s tapered end, paving the way for capturing optical images of the inside of an individual live cell at high resolution or accurately delivering drugs, proteins, genes or other cargo without causing damage to the cell.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 23 Dec 2011

Quantum Dots News

QD Vision Receives DoD Contract to Develop Quantum Dot-Based Devices

NIST Researchers Develop DNA Origami Method to Assemble Nanostructures

Strem Chemicals Add CANdot Quantum Dots to Their Extensive Range of Nanomaterials

Researchers Use Quantum Dots to Study Nerve Cell Behavior

Berkeley Lab Develops Novel Technique to Produce High-Purity Nanocrystals

Charged Quantum Dots Help Improve Solar Cell Efficiency

Cylindrical Luminescent Solar Concentrators with Quantum Dots Demonstrate High Efficiency

QD Vision Recognized for Commercializing Quantum Dot-Based Products

Researchers Produce Low-Cost Solar Paint Using Semiconducting Nanoparticles

Researchers Use Nanophotonics to Capture High-Resolution Optical Images of Live Cells

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