APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Nanoscale pattern transfer for materials such as: Molds made of silicon or metal Polymer films Metal printing press Light-reflective films to cover windows in homes and cars Patterning nanoscale … [Read more...] about Nanoscale Pattern Transfer for Lithography, Optics, Films and NEMS IB-2162
Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Carbon fibers used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical (e.g. oxidative) environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries Non-black color carbon fiber ADVANTAGES: Increased oxidation resistance, from 600°C for raw carbon fibers to almost 1000°C for boron nitride converted fibers Potential for reduced cost No … [Read more...] about Boron Nitride Converted Carbon Fibers IB- 2013-032
Scaled Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Nanoribbons, and Nanococoons Using Direct Feedstock Injection into an Extended-Pressure, Inductively-Coupled Thermal Plasma 2014-122
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scalable production of boron nitride nanomaterials that can be used in high temperature environments or harsh chemical environments, e.g., aerospace or nuclear industries. ABSTRACT: A research team led by Alex Zettl has developed a variable pressure, powder/gas/liquid injection inductively coupled plasma system that is used to produce high … [Read more...] about Scaled Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Nanoribbons, and Nanococoons Using Direct Feedstock Injection into an Extended-Pressure, Inductively-Coupled Thermal Plasma 2014-122
Powerful Linear Nanomotor IB-2011
APPLICATIONS: A variety of actuator functions in MEMS and NEMS, e.g. opening and closing microfluidic valves or electric relays, adjusting optical mirrors Activating light switches in all-optical networks ADVANTAGES: Compatible with semiconductor processes Several orders of magnitude more powerful per unit volume than a gasoline engine or a biomotor Scales well … [Read more...] about Powerful Linear Nanomotor IB-2011
Fabrication of Uniform and Spatially Controlled Nanostructures on Substrates IB-1997
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: SIZE REDUCTION LITHOGRAPHY PROCESS Ultra-sensitive biological and chemical sensing Microchips Catalysis Nanocomputing and nanoelectronics ADVANTAGES: Uses standard semiconductor fabrication equipment and techniques to produce nanosize semiconductors on a wafer scale Produces smaller feature sizes and is much less time … [Read more...] about Fabrication of Uniform and Spatially Controlled Nanostructures on Substrates IB-1997