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Silver Nanoparticles Help Identify Problems in the Human Body as Well as Man-Made Materials

In a finding that could help speed the understanding of diseases ranging from cancer to osteoporosis, researchers in Utah are reporting development of a new microscope technique that uses "silver nanoparticle" ...

25 Feb 2009

BTU to Supply Thermal Processing Equipment to Major Thin Film Photovoltaic Manufacturer

BTU International (Nasdaq: BTUI), a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, announced the receipt of an order from a new, major, thin fi...

24 Feb 2009

Carbon Nanotube Based Thin Film Transistors Printed with Aerosol Jet Technology

Optomec announced today that its Aerosol Jet system has been used to fully print Carbon NanoTube (CNT) based Thin Film Transistors (TFT) with operating frequencies over 5 Gigahertz (GHz). The work was conducted in collab...

24 Feb 2009

New Method for Producing Highly Ordered Macroscopic Arrays of Nanoscopic Elements to Revolutionize Microelectronics

Like many creative but essentially conservative scientists, Tom Russell of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in more than 30 years of polymer science research, would rarely use the term "truly transformative&...

21 Feb 2009

Work on Quantum Dots Results in NSF Award

Matthew Doty, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and
Engineering at the University
of Delaware, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career
Development Award for his work on quantum dot molecules.

20 Feb 2009

Unusual Electronic Properties Threaten to Revolutionize Solar Cells

Physicists at Rutgers University have discovered unusual electronic properties in a material that has potential to improve solar cell efficiency and computer chip design. The scientists determined that a crystal made ...

20 Feb 2009

Study Reveals Trends in the Cost of Photovoltaic Installations

A new study on the installed costs of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems
in the U.S. shows that the average cost of these systems declined significantly
from 1998 to 2007, but remained relatively flat during the last two years of
this period.

20 Feb 2009

Applied Materials Announce STrategy to Navigate through Economic Crisis

Applied Materials
today held its 2009 financial analyst day in New York City. Applied's executive
team discussed the company's plans for preserving its strong financial position
in the current economic crisis while investing hundreds of millions of dollars
in R+D to extend its leadership in semiconductors, LCD display, crystalline
silicon and thin-film solar, and other energy and environmental products.

From Applied Materials Inc 18 Feb 2009

Less Expensive Unconventional Solar Cell Materials May be the Answer

New, less costly solar cell materials can meet energy demand without depleting
resources, study finds

17 Feb 2009

Never Before Seen Electric Breakthrough of Solar Cells Demonstrated

The electric breakthrough of solar cells cannot be ascribed to the surface
preparation as has now been demonstrated by physicists at the University of
Leipzig and the company Q-Cells SE in Bitterfeld-Wolfen.

16 Feb 2009

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Photovoltaics News

Silver Nanoparticles Help Identify Problems in the Human Body as Well as Man-Made Materials

BTU to Supply Thermal Processing Equipment to Major Thin Film Photovoltaic Manufacturer

Carbon Nanotube Based Thin Film Transistors Printed with Aerosol Jet Technology

New Method for Producing Highly Ordered Macroscopic Arrays of Nanoscopic Elements to Revolutionize Microelectronics

Work on Quantum Dots Results in NSF Award

Unusual Electronic Properties Threaten to Revolutionize Solar Cells

Study Reveals Trends in the Cost of Photovoltaic Installations

Applied Materials Announce STrategy to Navigate through Economic Crisis

Less Expensive Unconventional Solar Cell Materials May be the Answer

Never Before Seen Electric Breakthrough of Solar Cells Demonstrated

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Photovoltaics News

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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