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Arsenic to be Removed from Water Supply Using Nanorust

Rice University researchers today announced that the first field tests of "nanorust," the university's revolutionary, low-cost technology for removing arsenic from drinking water, will begin later this year...

27 May 2009

mPhase Battery Technology Recognized in Sensor Report

mPhase Technologies, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary AlwaysReady, Inc., is focused on developing and commercializing a new battery technology based on a well-patented phenomenon known as electrowetting, was recently featured in the Swiss publication "Sensor Report" which is one of the most popular technical trade journals for sensor technologies throughout the German speaking countries in Europe.

27 May 2009

Toxic Mercury Detectable in Tiny Quantities Using Nanotechnology

RMIT University researchers have used breakthrough nanotechnology to create a pioneering sensor that can precisely measure one of the world's most poisonous substances, mercury.

27 May 2009

ANL Scientist Awarded Fellowship for Work on Nanomaterials

U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory scientist Tiffany Santos has been awarded a L'Oreal USA Fellowship for Women in Science for her work in materials science at the Center for Nanoscale Materials.

27 May 2009

Reliability of MEMS Handbook Just Released

Research and Markets, leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of handbook on the "Reliability of MEMS" to their offering. This first book to cover exclus...

27 May 2009

Miniature Gas Sensor Made from SnO2 Nanocrystals and Carbon Nanotubes

Argonne Center for Nanoscale Materials staff in the Nanofabrication + Devices Group together with collaborative users from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have fabricated a miniaturized gas sensor using hybrid nanostructures consisting of SnO2 nanocrystals supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs).

27 May 2009

New Technology Reduces the Cost of Producing Copper DRAM and Flash Memory Chips

Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) is a leading provider of advanced process equipment for the global semiconductor industry, has developed the IONX XL (eXtended Life) Ta(N) barrier process for the 3x/2xnm memory node, based on Novellus' PVD Hollow Cathode Magnetron (HCM) deposition technology.

27 May 2009

Superconductors Behave Contrary to Popular Belief

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has demonstrated that, counter to classical Newtonian mechanics, an entire collection of superconducting electrons in an ultrathin superconducting wire is able to "tunnel" as a pack from a state with a higher electrical current to one with a notably lower current, providing more evidence of the phenomenon of macroscopic quantum tunneling.

27 May 2009

Equipment Monitoring Prevents Expensive Unscheduled Outages

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) said its StatusCheck wireless monitoring system is helping to keep critical equipment running at one of America's most environmentally progressive paper mill operators. Located alon...

From The Timken Co. 27 May 2009

Free Webinars on Electrical Measurements of Photovoltaics and Solar Cells

Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, will offer a free, web-based seminar titled “Photovoltaic Measurements: Testing the Electrical Properties ...

From Keithley Instruments - Electronic Instruments 27 May 2009

Leading Polyurethane Foam Solution Provider to be Sold

Foamex International Inc., a leading producer of polyurethane foam-based solutions and specialty comfort products, announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has entered an order approvin...

27 May 2009

VDMA Fears European Semiconductor Industry May Disappear

Technological innovations in the machinery industry, and thus the competitiveness of the engineering sector as a whole increasingly depend on the application of intelligent electronics. Especially the access to customer ...

27 May 2009

Breakthrough Technology Increases Power Generation of Silicon Solar Cells by 60-200%

Rainbow Solar Inc. (RSi), the innovative clean energy company that introduced the world's first transparent PV window announces the SuperPV: a breakthrough technology that increases the power generation of silicon so...

27 May 2009

New Report on Materials for Thin-Film Silicon Photovoltaics

Research and Markets, leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of the "Materials for Thin-Film Silicon Photovoltaics" report to their offering. Thin-film ...

27 May 2009

Thin Film Batteries Market Report Available from Research and Markets

Research and Markets, leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of the "Thin-Film Batteries: Current and Future Markets 2009-2016" report to their offering. ...

27 May 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.

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Arsenic to be Removed from Water Supply Using Nanorust

mPhase Battery Technology Recognized in Sensor Report

Toxic Mercury Detectable in Tiny Quantities Using Nanotechnology

ANL Scientist Awarded Fellowship for Work on Nanomaterials

Reliability of MEMS Handbook Just Released

Miniature Gas Sensor Made from SnO2 Nanocrystals and Carbon Nanotubes

New Technology Reduces the Cost of Producing Copper DRAM and Flash Memory Chips

Superconductors Behave Contrary to Popular Belief

Equipment Monitoring Prevents Expensive Unscheduled Outages

Free Webinars on Electrical Measurements of Photovoltaics and Solar Cells

Leading Polyurethane Foam Solution Provider to be Sold

VDMA Fears European Semiconductor Industry May Disappear

Breakthrough Technology Increases Power Generation of Silicon Solar Cells by 60-200%

New Report on Materials for Thin-Film Silicon Photovoltaics

Thin Film Batteries Market Report Available from Research and Markets

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Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

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Vocus HR for Detecting Isobaric Interferences in Real Time - In the Lab or the Field

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

1Engineers Make a Big Splash, Turning Water Treatment Sludge Into Sustainable Concrete and Solving Two Expensive Problems

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