Nanoscaled Microelectronics and Nanotechnology-Enabled Energy Systems for Micro Airvehicles

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For autonomous micro air vehicles (MAVs), we study nanotechnology-enabled high-power and high-energy densities microelectronics, power electronics, energy sources and energy storage solutions. Proof-of-concept self-sustainable power systems are designed with applications in all-electric autonomous aerospace, naval [...]

Nanotechnology-Enabled Microthrusters:Nanoenergetic Materials and MEMS Paradigm

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Microthrusters are used in flight and underwater platforms. The MEMS-technology microthrusters with nanostructured energetic composites increase thrust-to-weight ratio and ensure the overall requirements. The integrated MEMS micromachining ensures fabrication simplicity, affordability, robustness, integrability, compatibility and [...]