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Organic Semitransparent Photovoltaic Energy Converter (OSPEC) - A Green Solution to Today's Energy Needs

Article - 20 Dec 2009

Organic solar cells or organic photovoltaics (OPV) based on conjugated polymers have attracted attention over the past decades because they may provide a cost-effective route to wide use of solar...

Introduction, Application and Challenges of Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS)

Article - 13 Dec 2009

NanoElectroMechanical Systems (NEMS) have critical structural elements at or below 100 nm. This distinguishes them from MicroElectroMechancial Systems (MEMS), where the critical structural elements...

Nanotechnology - Opportunities for Nanotechnology in the Aerospace and Automotive Industry

Article - 24 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology is widely regarded as one of the most important sources of new technology over coming decades and will have applications across a broad range of industries. The automotive and aerospace...

Carbon Nanotube Applications and the Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

Article - 27 May 2008

This article shows the properties and applications of single walled and mutli walled carbon nanotubes

Medical Applications Using Nanotechnology in Australia

Article - 11 Jul 2006

The main focus of Australian skills in the biomedical sub-sector is on products like therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and vaccines.

Quantum Dots - Who Controls the Patents on Quantum Dots?

Article - 25 Aug 2005

Quantum dots, also known as nanodots and semiconductor nanocrystals, possess unique properties which make them very useful to many areas of industry, especially medicine. An overview of which...

Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) - Who Holds All the Patents?

Article - 24 Aug 2005

As Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) are still evolving, manufacturers are keen to protect their work by patenting many of the design changes. Which companies hold...

Research and Development into Nanotechnology with Public Funding Statistics - the Global Picture

Article - 8 Apr 2005

Worldwide public funding of nanotechnology research projects has seen significant increases over the last few years. Japan and the USA lead the way in public funding, the setting up of research...

What is Nanotechnology?

Article - 9 Sep 2024

Nanotechnology involves the study and use of materials at the nanoscale, with applications in fields like medicine, electronics, and energy, as well as considerations around their safe and effective...

The Potential Impact of Nanotechnology on Lighting

Article - 23 Mar 2004

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) seem to be a potential means to produce light sources that are cheaper and last longer, minimizing power consumption in the process.