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Images Taken Showing Individual Atoms in Fuel Cells for Electric Cars

In a step toward developing better fuel cells for electric cars and more, engineers at MIT and two other institutions have taken the first images of individual atoms on and near the surface of nanoparticles key to the eco-friendly energy storage devices

2 Oct 2008

Impact of Nanotechnology on the Energy INdustry to be Examined at Conference as Part of International Nanotechnology Week

Carey Jordan, attorney for Baker Botts, will reveal status of research and patents while Chevron’s Tom Bunting will discuss their higher Diamondoid story at nanotxUSA‘08

30 Sep 2008

Californian Commitment to CleanTech to be Discussed at Nano Bio Clean Tech Conference

California Lt. Governor John Garamendi will discuss the State’s commitment to sustainable strategies, renewable energy, workforce development in emerging technologies and current legislative efforts in clean and green technology

30 Sep 2008

CleanTech Comes to China With US-China Clean Technology Exchange Conference

The New England Chinese Information and Networking Association (NECINA) today announced its inaugural U.S.-China Clean Technology Exchange Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 18 at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford, Mass

29 Sep 2008

New Nanotechnology Production Method Produces Environmentally Friendly Gold Nanoparticles

A new method of producing gold nanoparticles eliminates the negative environmental impact of synthetic byproduct chemicals made during their production

29 Sep 2008

Green Buildings at Sandia Get LEED Certification

Sandia National Laboratories recently recognized five green-certified buildings in a brief ceremony organized by the Labs’ Environmental Planning Department

24 Sep 2008

Biotech Research Center Opened at DuPont Knowledge Center

DuPont India today announced the opening of the first research facility at the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC) in Hyderabad. The Biotech Research Center begins its operations with more than 80 scientists working on a variety of global research programs on plant and industrial biotechnology

22 Sep 2008

Car Batteries May Be Replaced by Super Capacitors Made Using Nanotechnology

Car batteries as we know them today may soon be relics. Storing energy in clunky containers with limited shelf lives has plagued car makers and military engineers who need lightweight, powerful and reliable means to crank engines into life, enliven radios and operate other electronic appliances.

22 Sep 2008

Solar Energy Promises Limitless Power Straight From the Sun

The biggest energy bang for the buck comes from sunlight, says Binghamton University researcher Seshu Desu. And together with his research team, he’s hoping to tap into that immense supply of renewable energy and make it easily accessible as a flexible, large-area and low-cost, power source

22 Sep 2008