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Quantum Dots Lead to Better Solar Cells
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 22, 2007
... tripling in efficiency, boosting from the usual 10% up to 40% or 60% (with concentrators). Silicon nanocrystals (quantum dots) are able to extract two or three electrons for each incoming photon ...
Nanotechnology boosts bioplastic production
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 2, 2006
...nce and Forestry (ESF) are developing lightweight, biodegradable components by pulling cellulose nanocrystals out of natural materials and mixing them with plastics.
"By adding an ounce of cr...
Increased Lifespan of High Capacity Energy Systems with Nanostructured Materials
in IfEnergy, on August 21, 2006
Carnegie Mellon University: Materials Science and biomedical engineering Professor Prashant Kumta discovered a nanocrystalline material that is cheaper, stable, and produces higher quality energy storage capacity. According to Professor Kumta
"We have found that synthesis of nanos...
Breakthrough in Inorganic Solar Cell Production
in IfEnergy, on August 2, 2006
A major deal breaker for most innovative technologies is the cost of commercial production . For example, the cost of prototype cars goes beyond several million dollars because the technological infrastructure to build them is that expensive. Even with the promise of high sales volume, the...
Quantum dot displays now a reality
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 23, 2006
...on originates from the quantum dots - tiny (approximately 5 nanometer) inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals, which are synthesized by chemists at QD Vision's advanced QD Display prototyping f...