http://www.activematerials.com science, news, rumors, and business Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:47:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en GE Global Research, the centralized research organization of the General Electric Company, announced that scientists on their Nano Photovoltaics (PV) team have demonstrated a scalable silicon nanowire-based solar cell, which has the potential to achieve up to 18% efficiency and be produced at a dramatically lower cost than conventional solar ... http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/16/ge-global-research-demonstrates-scalable-low-cost-nano-based-solar-cell/ Scientists at George Mason University's Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine have invented an innovative nanotechnology tool that may lead to a dramatic improvement in treatment results for patients diagnosed with cancer or other diseases. The novel diagnostic tool is uniquely suited for the discovery of new protein biomarkers ... http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/16/scientists-invent-nanotechnology-device-for-disease-biomarker-discovery/ Researchers have turned a stubborn alloy into a shape-shifting foam by just giving it a little breathing room. David Dunand, James N. ... http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/16/magnetic-alloy-with-swiss-cheese-structure-morphs-shape/ A Piezoelectric injector, common-rail direct fuel injection system allows the engine to use of a lower static compression ratio. More here and here http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/16/mitsubishi-concept-ra-usese-piezoelectric-injector/ Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures are generating significant interest due to unique characteristics that make them good candidates for UV optoelectronic applications such as biosensors and resonators. These properties are due to the wide bandgap of ZnO (3.37eV at room temperature) and to its large exciton energy (60meV), which makes it ... http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/16/zinc-oxide-nanostructures-at-the-forefront-of-new-white-light-emitting-technology/ As Australian Treasurer seeks to make savings of more than $10 billion, it has been decided that one of the casualties will be the four-year, $21.5 million National Nanotechnology Strategy. It is to be cut short by two years, saving Treasury almost $12 million.  More here http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/14/9/ This is a story of two nanos. Over the course of the last 12 months, the LexisNexis database of newspaper articles records 239 stories referring to nanotechnology in the British press. In the same period there have been 239 stories referring to "iPod" and "nano". On the one hand, there ... http://www.activematerials.com/2008/01/11/nano-on-bbc/ Piezoelectric pump powers liquid cooling Electronics Talk (press release) - UK Alps Electric has completed development of a piezoelectric-type pump for liquid cooling of electronic devices that offers long operational life as well as ... Open-door alarm prevents accidental defrosts EDN.com - Newton,MA,USA The circuit allows the door to remain open for a ... http://www.activematerials.com/2007/02/28/piezo-news-for-february-2007/ Detroit Auto Show: Audi unleashes the beastly Q7 V12 TDI Autoblog - Santa Monica,CA,USA The piezoelectric injectors with their eight-hole nozzles have also undergone a thorough reworking. The tiniest quantities of diesel fuel are injected into ... See all stories on this topic Bioceramics – Advanced Materials and Processing Techniques ... http://www.activematerials.com/2007/01/30/piezo-news-for-january-2007/ Sensor Technologies Witness Tremendous Advancements Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA ... Diverse technologies are used in pressure sensing. These include piezoresistive, piezoelectric, capacitiuve, potentiometric, inductive, and resonant. ... New Technology Turns Any Surface Into Interactive Instrument Synthtopia - AZ,USA ... This video (WMV) shows the technology being used as a musical ... http://www.activematerials.com/2006/12/30/piezo-news-for-december-2006/