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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

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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

Ultra High Performance MEMS/NEMS Actuators, Oscillators, and Sensors IBs-2008a, 2008b, and JIB-2124

The three new technologies described below, developed by Alex Zettl and his team from Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division, add to Berkeley Lab's robust patent portfolio of nanodevices. These new inventions offer opportunites for quantum advancements in wireless communication, MEMS capababilities, and mass sensing, among other applications. All of the inventions have … [Read more...] about Ultra High Performance MEMS/NEMS Actuators, Oscillators, and Sensors IBs-2008a, 2008b, and JIB-2124