Government Supports World-Class Research in Nanotechnology
Newsbot @ Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:47 pm
<strong>Topic:</strong> <a href="/topics/44-economy" target="_blank">Economy</a><br /><strong>Written By:</strong> <a href="/profiles/N Say" target="_blank">N Say</a><br />
<strong>Date: </strong> Friday, April 25 at 09:13<br /><br />
<p>Two winning teams will develop solar cells that are significantly more efficient and less expensive than existing technologies. One will create solar cells that incorporate "quantum dots," artificial atoms on crystalline semiconductor surfaces. The other will enhance solar cell efficiency through novel polymeric nano-composite semiconductor materials.</p>
<p>Another team plans to develop quantum cryptography, a technology based on quantum light theory that could pave the way to the ultimate security solution for information processing and data protection.</p>
<p>A fourth winning team will develop laser-based instrumentation to characterize nano-aerosols, known to worsen air quality and cause cardiovascular, respiratory, and allergic distress. Currently there is no real-time instrumentation to measure the size, concentration, and composition of nano-aerosols, or to assess their impact. And the fifth team will develop strong and lightweight nanocomposite materials for the transportation, construction and packaging industries.</p><br><a href="http://www.vivelecanada.ca/article/235929986-government-supports-worldclass-research-in-nanotechnology">read more »</a>
RPW @ Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:47 pm
Another way to keep track of the citizens, n'est pas?
C.M. Burns @ Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:55 am
RPW RPW:
Another way to keep track of the citizens, n'est pas?
Huh?
I don't see any reference to a technology that can be used to track people?
N Say @ Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:08 pm
I didn't either. I thought the story was about how the federal government's Business Development Bank was supporting important groundbreaking nanotech research.
Dr Caleb @ Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:53 pm
RPW RPW:
Another way to keep track of the citizens, n'est pas?
Mmmmm, no. For example, nano particle silver on gauze treats burns, and heals them up to 3X faster. (an Edmonton company is #1 in the field) Nano particle clay on gauze can clot wounds instantly - no more sutures in surgery. Nano-semiconductors are smaller, use less energy, and are faster. Certain nano-deposited elements on glass, means nothing sticks to the glass - ever. No more window cleaning!
Just a few examples.
N Say @ Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:49 pm
another example: The first-generation transistor which uses nanotechnology is 50 times more energy-efficient than the old ones.
C.M. Burns @ Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:18 am
RPW RPW:
Another way to keep track of the citizens, n'est pas?
Lucy!!!! You got some 'splainin' to do!