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Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulation of Defect-Mediated Organization in Quantum Dot Self-Assembly

Gao D., Kaczynski A., Jaszczak J.A., Michigan Technological University, US

A good understanding of quantum dot (QD) self assembly not only has the potential to augment standard materials patterning technologies but also has applications in industrial nanostructure fabrications. Many observations and insights about self-assembled quantum [...]

Through the Nano-Needle’s Eye: Models, Examples, and a Template for the Successful Transition from R&D to Commercialization

O'Halloran M., IDC, US

As small-scale technologies emerge and are slated for commercialization, the critical challenge is scaling up prototypes into viable commercial applications. Many new technologies have faced this challenge, and many lessons learned from those experiences can [...]

Nanotechnology and the Environmental: Will Emerging Environmental Regulatory Programs Stifle the Promise?

Kalpin M.C., Hoffer M.A., Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, US

This paper discusses and contrasts the environmental regulatory programs that are emerging in the United States and the European Union with respect to nanomaterials and nanoproducts, and provides recommendations for addressing potential inconsistencies that may [...]

Virtual Probe Microscope

Heying M., Oliver J., Sundararajan S., Shrotryia P., Zou Q., Sannier A., Iowa State University, US

Virtual Probe Microscope (VPM) is a tool that has been developed to train users on Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) operation. The benefits from training with VPM include: reduced cost of training and increased transfer of [...]

PatGen DB – A Consolidated Genetic Patent Database Implementing Standard Data Mining Resources

Rouse R., PatentInformatics, US

This effort addresses the need to establish a comprehensive resource for searching genetic patent information. PatGen DB is a meta database containing data from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) [...]

Application-Driven Fine Particle Solutions

Oljaca M., Atanassova P., Shen J.P., Haubrich S., Hampden Smith M., Kodas T., Cabot Corporation, US

The continuous push for performance enhancement in important existing and emerging applications has generated substantial interest in engineered fine particles. There are many examples of the improved optical, electronic, and physical properties achieved by controlling [...]

Nanotechnology Platforms for Commercialization

Rae A., NanoDynamics Inc., US

Much of the publicity surrounding nanotechnology covers leading-edge applications with the potential to create tremendous disruptive changes in key industries such as semiconductors. Whilst the intensive support of these projects is critical, nearer-term opportunities must [...]

Nano- and Microfabricated Products from Self-Organized Anodic Alumina

Routkevitch D., Synkera Technologies, US

Synkera's product development efforts are based on nano- and microstructured materials and advanced methods for their integration into functional devices (www.synkera.com). We offer two main product groups. The first is a broad group of chemical [...]

A Novel Battery Architecture Based on Superhydrophobic Nanostructured Materials

Lifton V.A., Simon S., mPhase Technologies, US

Everyone uses batteries. They come in many sizes, shapes, power densities, and support a wide variety of military, commercial and consumer applications. Therefore, it is surprising how little battery technology has changed since the 1960s [...]

High Resolution Mapping of Compositional Differences at Electrode Interfaces by Electric Force Microscopy

Edwards G.A., Driskell J.D., Bergren A.J., Lipert R.J., Porter M.D., Ames Laboratory - U.S. DOE, US

Benzyl mercaptan-derived monolayers (X-C6H4-CH2-SH) with various substituents are interrogated on a smooth gold substrate by Electric Force Microscopy. Plots of phase shift vs. dc bias voltage are presented. The basis for the expected two-dimensional phase [...]