Electrically Stimulated CNT Composites May Enhance Cartilage Regeneration
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are being considered for various implant applications because they are highly conductive, light weight and strong, and have excellent interactions with cells in the body more »

 

Carbon Nanotubes Outperform Copper Nanowires as Interconnects
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created a road map that brings academia and the semiconductor industry one step closer to realizing carbon nanotube interconnects, and alleviating the current bottleneck of information flow that is limiting the potential of computer chips in everything from personal computers to portable music players. more »

 

Altairnano Satisfies Warranty Claim Issues with Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
Phoenix Motorcars, a California based electric vehicle company, is working closely with its battery supplier, Altairnano, to rectify warranty claims for configuration issues related solely to the Generation 1 battery model. more »

 

Ceramic Composites Help Repair Space Shuttle
Starfire Systems (Malta, NY) has once again contributed materials technology that could provide NASA astronauts technical options for repairing large damage to the wing leading edge thermal protection system. more »

 

Nanocrystals Help Improve LEDs’ Efficiency 10X
Lighting residential and commercial buildings accounts for about 1/4 of all electricity used in the U.S. according to the Department of Energy. more »