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'Nanonet' circuits closer to making flexible electronics reality

Researchers have overcome a major obstacle in producing transistors from networks of carbon nanotubes, a technology that could make it possible to print circuits on plastic sheets for applications including flexible displays and an electronic skin to cover an entire aircraft to monitor crack formation.

Jul 23rd, 2008

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Moderne Werkstoffe nach altem Muster

In einem Lasergitter mit quasikristalliner Struktur haben Physiker eine Monolage von Kolloidteilchen gefangen. Welches Muster die Teilchen dabei formten, hing von der Staerke des Lichtgitters ab.

Jul 23rd, 2008

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Nanotechnology know-how Made in Germany

NanoBioNet, the pre-eminent center of excellence for nanobiotechnology in Germany, is acting as representative of the leading German technology at Nano Korea 2008, the 6th International Nanotech Symposium and Exhibition in Korea.

Jul 23rd, 2008

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Membrane model may unlock secrets of early-stage Alzheimer's

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and three collaborating institutions are using a new laboratory model of the membrane surrounding neurons in the brain to study how a protein long suspected of a role in early-stage Alzheimer?s disease actually impairs a neuron?s structure and function.

Jul 22nd, 2008

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Cool! Nanoparticle research points to energy savings

Adding just the right dash of nanoparticles to standard mixes of lubricants and refrigerants could yield the equivalent of an energy-saving chill pill for factories, hospitals, ships, and others with large cooling systems, suggest the latest results from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research that is pursuing promising formulations.

Jul 22nd, 2008

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NNI bill would create nanotechnology clearinghouse

A Senate bill to reauthorize funding for nanotechnology research would mandate creating a publicly available database of the projects funded in several areas, including environmental, educational and nanomanufacturing.

Jul 22nd, 2008

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