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IEDM 2015: imec Demonstrates Integration of High Mobility InGaAs for 3D Vertical NAND Memory Devices

At this week’s IEEE IEDM conference, nano-electronics research center imec showed for the first time the integration of high mobility InGaAs as a channel material for 3D vertical NAND memory devices formed in the plug (holes) with the diameter down to 45nm. The new channel material improves transconductance (gm) and read current which is crucial to enable further VNAND cost reduction by adding additional layers in 3D vertical architecture.

From IMEC 9 Dec 2015

Researchers Successfully Produce Integrated Flexoelectric MEMS on Silicon

“Moore’s law”, according to which chip performance would double approximately every two years, approaches its limit: soon it would be impossible to produce smaller transistors. A new quest, nick-named “more than Moore”, aims to add new functionalities within each chip by integrating smart materials on top of their silicon base.

20 Nov 2015

Treatment with Hydrogen Enhances Graphene Nanofoam Electrodes for Lithium Ion Batteries

The performance of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) has been improved by using graphene nanofoam electrodes that have been treated with hydrogen. The hydrogen treatment results in hole-formation in the defective graphene resulting in a more porous electrode.

6 Nov 2015

Advion’s nano LC Ion Source Receives BCEIA New Product Innovation Award

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, and operating division of Bohui Innovation Technology, announces that its nano LC ion source, Chip-Mate, received a new product innovation award at this week's BCEIA conference and exhibition being held this week in Beijing.

From Advion Interchim Scientific 31 Oct 2015

Tungsten Oxide Surface Coating Increases Durability and Strength of Steel

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a new nanoporous surface coating that increases the safety, strength, and durability of ubiquitous steel.

22 Oct 2015

Graphene-Based Inks Developed for Economical Printed Electronics

A high-speed and cost effective method to print graphene onto substrates has been developed by a team from the University of Cambridge. They hope their new method will facilitate the manufacturing of cheap printed electronics at an affordable price.

20 Oct 2015

Simple Solvent Enables Easy Manufacture of Ultrathin Films for Solar Cells

Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing time for ultrathin BHL films can be significantly reduced by the addition of a simple solvent.

20 Oct 2015

Berkeley Lab Experimentally Confirms High Directional Anisotropy in Thermal Conductivity of Black Phosphorous

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have experimentally proved that single-crystal black phosphorous nanoribbons exhibit anisotropic in-plane thermal conductivity strongly, up to a factor of two, along their armchair and zigzag directions.

20 Oct 2015

New Design Rule Enables the Synthesis of Peptoid Nanosheets

A new 'design rule' that faciliates the synthesis of synthetic protein analogues, called peptide nanosheets, has been discovered. The peptide nanosheets display a flatness that is not observed in nature. It is hoped that exploitation of this new rule will lead to the synthesis of novel biomimetic structures.

14 Oct 2015

Platinum-Copper Single Atom Alloy Nanoparticles to Cleanly and Cheaply Perform Key Chemical Reactions

A team of researchers from Tufts University has discovered that an advanced type of platinum-copper catalyst needs only a limited concentration of platinum, in the form of individual atoms, to execute vital chemical reactions in a cost-effective and clean manner.

13 Oct 2015

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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.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

IEDM 2015: imec Demonstrates Integration of High Mobility InGaAs for 3D Vertical NAND Memory Devices

Researchers Successfully Produce Integrated Flexoelectric MEMS on Silicon

Treatment with Hydrogen Enhances Graphene Nanofoam Electrodes for Lithium Ion Batteries

Advion’s nano LC Ion Source Receives BCEIA New Product Innovation Award

Tungsten Oxide Surface Coating Increases Durability and Strength of Steel

Graphene-Based Inks Developed for Economical Printed Electronics

Simple Solvent Enables Easy Manufacture of Ultrathin Films for Solar Cells

Berkeley Lab Experimentally Confirms High Directional Anisotropy in Thermal Conductivity of Black Phosphorous

New Design Rule Enables the Synthesis of Peptoid Nanosheets

Platinum-Copper Single Atom Alloy Nanoparticles to Cleanly and Cheaply Perform Key Chemical Reactions

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

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

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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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

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?

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

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

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3NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

4Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

5Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

6Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

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