2010 R&D100 Award Winner APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Remote drug delivery inside the body Less invasive surgeries UV-resistant plastics and composites Self-healing plastics, polymers, paint, or concrete Master template preparation for offset printing Cosmetic and skin care items ADVANTAGES: Reaction speed, timing, and location can be … [Read more...] about Phototriggerable Microcapsules JIB-2778
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Ultrathin Boron Nitride Sheets IB-2788
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Optics Platform for nanoscale electronic and spintronic devices, mechanical resonators TEM support grids Sensors Thermal management ADVANTAGES: Straightforward process Achieves wide band-gap semiconducting properties not found in graphene Yields a strong material Thermally highly conductive while electrically … [Read more...] about Ultrathin Boron Nitride Sheets IB-2788
Orderly Deposition of Uncontaminated Graphene IB-2672
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Integrated circuits and semiconductors Biosensors Radiofrequency antennae Optoelectronic communication devices Solar cells ADVANTAGES: Could create semiconductors over 200 times faster than industry standard Does not require an adhesive layer Inexpensive and accurate Compatible with existing semiconductor … [Read more...] about Orderly Deposition of Uncontaminated Graphene IB-2672
Superhydrophilic Nanostructure for Antifogging Glass IB-2687
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Windshields and windows Solar panels Lenses for cameras, endoscopes, laparoscopes, and other optical devices Eyewear – goggles and glasses Dental mirrors ADVANTAGES: Stable over time Inexpensive Does not require UV-light activation Excellent optical properties (high transmittance; low reflectance and refractive … [Read more...] about Superhydrophilic Nanostructure for Antifogging Glass IB-2687
Atomically Flat Crystal Surfaces IB-2549
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor fabrication and processing High density magnetic recording devices Crystal preparation Materials science research ADVANTAGES: Simple, self-assembling Doesn’t require lithographic pre-patterning of the surface Low cost Can be used for wide range of materials ABSTRACT: Devices once fabricated at … [Read more...] about Atomically Flat Crystal Surfaces IB-2549