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Nanolab System for Nanoelectronics and Sensors

Dimonte A., Demarchi D., Civera P., Piccinini G., Politecnico di Torino, IT

This project idea is the implementation of a complete and general system for the realization of nanodevices based on nanogaps (small gaps in a gold wire) exploited with a feedback controlled circuit. The system, built [...]

ZnO:Polydiacetylene Films as Chromatic Sensors

Patlolla A., Zunino III J.L., Schmidt D.P., Iqbal Z., Skelton D.R., U.S. Army, US

Films of the conjugated polydiacetylenes (PDAs) can function as chromatic temperature, chemical and stress sensors, and can be prepared by spin-coating from monomer solutions followed by polymerization. The polymer backbone of PDAs is comprised of [...]

Power consumption of microelectronic equipment for wireless sensor networks

Poole N., Mo T., Brusey J., Coventry University, UK

The paper reports on research conducted by the authors into the power consumption of the microelectronics employed in a variety of practical wireless intelligent sensor applications. It aims to provide results that will inform developers [...]

Advancement of Prototyping and Fabrication Techniques for Active Sensors and Microelectronics

Zunino J.L., Skelton D.R., U.S. Army ARDEC, US

U.S. Army ARDEC is developing the ability to custom design and integrate novel technologies into functional systems for the creation and advancement of active systems. This research being performed will directly and indirectly support the [...]

Nanotechnology for Building Security

Elvin G., Green Technology Forum, US

Despite increased vigilance and annual federal anti-terrorism spending in excess of $55 billion, building security remains a major concern for most Americans. For those working in large governmental or institutional buildings, fears are particularly acute. [...]

Polymer nanocomposite based chemiresistive gas sensors

Meka D.A., George L.A., Prasad S., Portland State University, US

We present here the development of a polymer nanocomposite based gas sensor for detecting trace gas emissions in ambient environment. This project is aimed to build a chemiresistive gas sensor with excellent sensitivity and improved [...]

Micropatterning Layers by Flame Aerosol Deposition – Annealing

Tricoli A., Graf M., Mayer F., Kühne S., Hierlemann A., Pratsinis S.E., PTL, CH

The development of scalable methods, which effectively bind nanoparticles to surfaces and provide precise patterns, is a key step towards the commercial exploitation of the distinctive properties of nanoparticles. In this context, the direct deposition [...]

Development of Active Systems for Military Utilization

Zunino III J.L., Lim H.C., US Army ARDEC, US

The US Army is transforming into a lighter yet more lethal “objective force”, all while fighting wars in the Middle East. Therefore, advanced technologies and materials are being developed and integrated into current and future [...]