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Report Examines Thin-Film, Organic and Printable Photovoltaics from 2007-2015

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Thin-Film, Organic and Printable Photovoltaics: 2007-2015" report to their offering.

17 Nov 2008

New Research into Drug Delivery to Treat Eye Disease

Researchers are investigating microneedles, nanoparticles and polymer carriers as potential new techniques to combat the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States, according to a report from the Third Annual ARVO/Pfizer Ophthalmics Research Institute Conference.

17 Nov 2008

Method Could Improve Sensitivity of Detecting Molecules at Low Concentrations

Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated experimentally and theoretically that the surface plasmon resonances of metal nanoparticles in a periodic array can have considerably narrower spectral widths than those of isolated metal nanoparticles.

14 Nov 2008

Slowing Down the Cooling of Electrons Could Lead to a Better IR Laser Source

University of Chicago scientists have induced electrons in the nanocrystals of semiconductors to cool more slowly by forcing them into a smaller volume. This has the potential to improve satellite communications and the generation of solar power.

13 Nov 2008

New Report on Technical Status and Market Prospects of Quantum Dots

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Advanced materials industry is available in its catalogue.

13 Nov 2008

LIA Honours Prof. Ostendorf for his Contributions to International Laser Research

Hardly unpacked his bags at the RUB and already receiving honours in the USA: Prof. Andreas Ostendorf, holder of the chair for laser applications technology at the RUB (faculty of mechanical engineering) since 1.10. has recently been appointed a fellow of the renowned Laser Institute of America (LIA).

12 Nov 2008

Tegal Receives Repeat Order for 901ACS Plasma Etch System from Leading Opto-Semiconductor Manufacturer

Tegal Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition systems used in the production of LEDs, MEMS, integrated circuits, and nanotechnology devices, announced today that it received another follow-on order for an additional Tegal 901ACS unit from a leading opto-semiconductor / LED manufacturer.

12 Nov 2008

State-of-the-Art Imaging Tools Specifically Chosen for Studying Food Microstructure

The National Food Imaging Centre (NFIC) based at the Teagasc Moorepark Research Centre is the first of its kind in Ireland and comprises a suite of state-of-the-art imaging tools specifically chosen for studying food microstructure.

12 Nov 2008

Team Developing Imaging System Limiting Spread of Cancer Wins CIMIT's Kennedy Award

The Cancer Advanced-Technology Team that is developing an imaging system to limit the spread and/or reccurrence of that disease has been named the winner of CIMIT's annual Edward M. Kennedy Award for Healthcare Innovation.

11 Nov 2008

JDA Focuses on Developing Advanced Deposition Tools Targeting Thin Film PV Market

NanoGram Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced products and solutions for optical, electronic and energy applications, announced today that it has extended its relationship with Tokyo Electron, Ltd. from strategic investor to technology and market development partner by entering into a joint development agreement.

11 Nov 2008