Recent #Nanotechnology news in the semiconductor industry

2 days ago

➀ Loughborough University physicists created a platinum violin measuring 35 microns long using nanotechnology to demonstrate their new nanolithography system's capabilities;

➁ The process involved thermal scanning probe lithography with a NanoFrazor machine, depositing platinum on a resist-coated chip to form the microscopic structure;

➂ The system supports research into advanced materials for next-gen computing, including energy-efficient data storage and processing methods.

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4 months ago

➀ Nanusens uses patented technology to fabricate chips with nano-mechanisms (NEMS) using CMOS manufacturing, leading to improved performance, reduced size, and lower costs.

➁ The company validated its RF Digitally Tunable Capacitor (DTC) prototype, increasing antenna efficiency and enhancing smartphone capabilities.

➂ Nanusens plans to focus on RF products initially while exploring future developments in AI processors with their NEMS in CMOS technology.

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➀ This study presents a new microrobotic platform designed to improve the precision and versatility of nanoparticle manipulation using light.

➁ The microrobots are constructed with a rigid, transparent disk-shaped body and plasmonic antennas, with a plasmonic nano-tweezer at the core for nanoparticle trapping.

➂ The platform demonstrates high precision in trapping, transporting, and releasing nanoparticles, with potential applications in targeted drug delivery and quantum sensing.

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➀ An international research team has developed a novel electrochemical catalyst for sustainable hydrogen production;

➁ The catalyst, based on a Ru nanocluster with a core-shell structure, shows high performance and stability with minimal use of precious metals;

➂ It outperforms platinum catalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction efficiency and has potential for commercial applications.

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➀ Researchers from the University of Queensland are developing novel nanoparticles to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC);

➁ TNBC is an aggressive form of breast cancer with high mortality rates;

➂ The nanoparticles are designed to boost the immune response of TNBC patients to treatments, potentially leading to improved efficacy of immunotherapy.

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3 months ago

➀ The study investigates the potential of iron-doped boron nitride nanoparticles (Fe-BNNPs) as nanocarriers for Anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor used in breast cancer treatment.

➁ DFT analysis reveals strong binding affinity between Anastrozole and Fe-BNNPs, with optimized release mechanisms and targeted therapy potential.

➂ The research suggests that Fe-BNNPs could enhance therapeutic efficiency by improving drug stability and minimizing side effects.

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➀ Researchers at the University of Turku have made a breakthrough in nanotechnology by refining single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for highly accurate sensor applications.

➁ The study focuses on separating nanotubes based on chirality, allowing precise control over their properties for optimized sensor performance.

➂ This advancement could revolutionize medical diagnostics by enabling the detection of biological markers at extremely low concentrations, with potential applications in hormone level monitoring and disease detection.

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➀ ATLANT 3D announced a $15M Series A+ funding round led by West Hill Capital;

➁ The company's atomic-scale manufacturing technology enables precise development of advanced materials and devices for optics, photonics, microelectronics, quantum computing, sensors, and space applications;

➂ ATLANT 3D has successfully launched NANOFABRICATORTM LITE and has established partnerships with over 50 industrial and research organizations.

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➀ An international team has achieved precise control over light emitted from nanoscale sources in 2D materials;

➁ The research could lead to advancements in ultra-high-resolution displays and ultra-fast quantum computing;

➂ Researchers demonstrated how to modulate light by embedding a second 2D material inside them, creating nanodots that can alter the color and frequency of emitted light.

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➀ The Empa opens a new lab focused on harnessing quantum effects in carbon, aiming to pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies including quantum computers.

➁ The project is supported by the Werner Siemens Foundation and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), with research on carbon nanostructures and quantum effects.

➂ The lab features advanced Raster Tunnel Microscopes, allowing precise manipulation and observation of quantum states in carbon nanomolecules, crucial for quantum computing and other technologies.

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3 months ago

➀ The IDcycLIB project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, has successfully concluded after three years, focusing on sustainable battery lifecycle development.

➁ A significant achievement was the transition of cathode production to an aqueous process, enhancing sustainability and economic viability of battery recycling.

➂ The project developed a digital battery passport system, enabling individualized data collection and tracking of battery cells throughout their lifecycle.

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4 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer FEP is developing optically effective surface structures for perovskite solar cells within the EU PERSEUS project to enhance cell efficiency and reduce reflection losses.

➁ The Design-PV project focuses on creating decorative surfaces for integrated photovoltaic modules, combining aesthetically pleasing solutions with PV-active wall areas.

➂ The RzR-NIL technology allows for the production of large-area, continuous film surfaces with various applications, such as Lab-on-Chip structures, biofouling reduction, and window anti-reflective coatings.

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➀ Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering mRNA to the brain;

➁ This system bypasses the blood-brain barrier and could potentially treat conditions like drug addiction and Alzheimer's disease;

➂ The study shows that the lipid nanoparticles can safely and efficiently deliver mRNA into the brain, opening opportunities for mRNA-based therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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➀ Anton Paar introduces the new Litesizer DLS, a dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument with exceptional particle sizing accuracy.

➁ The Litesizer DLS offers real-time sample monitoring, advanced zeta potential analysis, and fluorescence and polarization filters for particle concentration analysis.

➂ With models tailored for different needs, the Litesizer DLS is suitable for laboratories of all sizes and offers robust performance and straightforward operation.

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➀ Researchers from Osaka University have developed a nanogate that can be electrically controlled to open or close, suitable for applications such as sensing and controlled chemical reactions.

➁ The nanogate consists of a single nanoscale pore within a silicon nitride membrane, and its behavior is influenced by the applied voltage and the composition of solutions on either side.

➂ The nanogate demonstrates potential for biomolecule detection, such as DNA, and has the ability to finely control pore size using applied voltage.

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