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CNT Composites for Aerospace Applications

Bellucci S., Balasubramanian C., Borin P., Micciulla F., Rinaldi G., INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, IT

Carbon nanotubes are being widely studied for various applications ranging from medical to electronics and also optical devices. They are also being studied for the suitability and applications in aerospace and aeronautical field. A useful [...]

Titanium Dioxide Nanostructured Coatings: Application in Photocatalysis and Sensors

Byrne J.A., Hamilton J.W.J., McMurray T.A., Dunlop P.S.M., Donaldson V.J.A., Rankin J., Dale G., Al Rousan D., University of Ulster, UK

This paper presents results concerning the fabrication, characterisation, and application of nano-structured titanium dioxide films. Applications include photocatalytic purification of water, “self-decontaminating” surfaces, and electrochemical biosensing.

Design and Manufacturing Concepts of Nanoparticle-reinforced Aerospace Materials

Kireitseu M.V., Tomlinson G.R., Basenuk V., Rolls-Royce Centre in Damping, the University of Sheffield, UK

Material and Fan Blade Design Concepts shown in fig. 1 are introduced as follows: 1) CNT-reinforced micro-balloons to be used to create syntactic foam (an two-part epoxy adhesive filled with micro-balloons) such that the density [...]

Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization in Ohio

Giolando D.M., Collins R., Davis R.J., Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), US

The Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) was funded as a means of strengthening the photovoltaics research and manufacturing base in Ohio. Activities revolve around eliminating market barriers currently facing companies in the photovoltaics [...]

Active Coatings Technologies for Customized Military Coating Systems

Zunino III J.L., U.S. Army ARDEC, US

The main objective of the U.S. Army’s Active Coatings Technologies Program is to develop technologies that can be used in combination to tailor coatings for utilization on Army Materiel. The Active Coatings Technologies Program, ACT, [...]

Harnessing the power of the sun, the wind…and the media? Why cleantech companies need to innovate both in the lab and in their communications

Allison M., Waggener Edstrom, US

As clean technologies move into even greater prominence in the minds of consumers and on the screens and pages of the media world, the noise level surrounding the clean tech environment will rise as well. [...]

Development of a novel material for reversible hydrogen storage

Titus E., Coelho M.C., Cabral G., Madaleno J.C., Shokuhfar T., Gracio J., University of Aveiro, PT

An efficient hydrogen storage material is a hot topic of discussion among modern scientific community worldwide. The efficiency of the hydrogen storage material is measured on the basis of their adsorption enthalpy. Low adsorption enthalpy [...]

Good Policy Makes for Good Business – and Visa Versa

Cinnamon B., Akeena Solar, US

In rapidly emerging industries like Clean Technology, lawmakers are challenged to come up with good public policy that will accomplish society’s goals. Hence new, well-funded policies like the 43.2 billion California Solar Initiative and the [...]

Nano hetero nuclear fuel structure

Popa-Simil L., LAVM, Inc., US

The direct energy conversion of nuclear energy requires nano-structured nuclear fuel. The principle of the radiation energy direct conversion is the usage of the knock-on electrons produced by the moving particle interaction with the lattice. [...]

Clean Technology & Sustainable Design Applied to the New York State Alternative Fuel Vehicle Research Laboratory (AFVRL)

Ostafi J., Sereno D., Flad & Associates, US

The proposed presentation will highlight how this emissions laboratory’s nano-particle-focused awareness is elevated through a marriage of the sciences and arts. This is accomplished by employing innovative architectural and engineering sustainable building concepts into a [...]