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Polymer With Honeycomb Structure: Sscientists Synthesize Graphene-Like Material
Two-dimensional carbon
layers, so-called graphenes,
are regarded as a possible
substitute for silicon in
the semiconductor industry.
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Novel Connector Uses Magnets for Leak-Free Microfluidic Devices
Researchers have developed a
new, inexpensive, reusable
and highly efficient
microfluidic connector. The
connector employs a ring
magnet with a O-ring gasket
... > full story
Engineering Functional Structures With Single Atoms and Molecules
The performance of modern
electronics increases
steadily on a fast pace
thanks to the ongoing
miniaturization of the
utilized components.
... > full story
Researchers Find Reliable, Mess-Free Way to Grow Graphene
Single layers of carbon
atoms, called graphene
sheets, are lightweight,
strong, electrically
semi-conducting -- and
notoriously difficult and
... > full story
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'Fingerprinting' RFID Tags: Researchers Develop Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
November 19, 2009 — Engineering researchers have developed a unique and robust method to prevent cloning of passive radio frequency identification tags. The technology, based on one or more unique physical attributes of ... > full story -
'Universal' Programmable Two-Qubit Quantum Processor Created
November 16, 2009 — Physicists have demonstrated the first "universal" programmable quantum information processor able to run any program allowed by quantum mechanics -- the rules governing the submicroscopic world -- ... > full story -
New Nanowires May Contribute to Highly Efficient Solar Cells
November 13, 2009 — Nanophysicists have developed a new method for manufacturing the cornerstone of nanotechnology research -- nanowires. The discovery has great potential for the development of nanoelectronics and ... > full story -
Working Together To Design Robust Silicon Chips
November 12, 2009 — A new project has resulted in much improved design methods for high performance silicon chips. Leading semiconductor chipmakers, electronic circuit developers and design automation equipment ... > full story -
New 'FinFETs' Promising For Smaller Transistors, More Powerful Chips
November 11, 2009 — Researchers are making progress in developing a new type of transistor that uses a finlike structure instead of the conventional flat design, possibly enabling engineers to create faster and more ... > full story -
New Nano Color Sorters From Molecular Foundry
November 11, 2009 — Researchers have created bowtie-shaped antennae that function as the first tunable nano color sorters, able to capture, filter and steer light at the ... > full story -
Overcoming Barriers For Organic Electronics
November 11, 2009 — Electronic devices can't work well unless all of the transistors, or switches, within them allow electrical current to flow easily when they are turned on. Engineers have now determined why some ... > full story -
Understanding Mechanical Properties Of Silicon Nanowires Paves Way For Nanodevices
November 11, 2009 — Silicon nanowires are attracting attention from the electronics industry due to the drive for smaller devices, from cell phones to computers. The operation of these devices, and an array of ... > full story -
DNA Origami Nanoscale Breadboards Developed For Carbon Nanotube Circuits
November 10, 2009 — In work that someday may lead to the development of novel types of nanoscale electronic devices, researchers have combined DNA's talent for self-assembly with the remarkable electronic properties of ... > full story -
How Size Matters For Catalysts: Study Links Size, Activity, Electronic Properties
November 9, 2009 — University of Utah chemists demonstrated the first conclusive link between the size of catalyst particles on a solid surface, their electronic properties and their ability to speed chemical ... > full story
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