NEWS

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Improving lithium ion energy storage systems is the thrust of research projects in Europe and in the US, and nanotechnology is the great white hope of both. Certainly, breakthroughs are needed in this area if lithium batteries are to have a future.
The EU-funded Allstore initiative is exploring the use of nano-powders and nano-composite electrodes and electrolytes.  Targeted at rechargeable lithium systems for a range of applications from laptops to cars, the project aims to tackle the challenges of increasing capacity and lifespan, and overcoming technical problems such as thermal runaway.
In the US, GM researchers have announced some success in expanding the energy storage capacity of lithium ion batteries destined for use in the extended range electric car.  Silicon nanowires have been used to replace carbon on the anode to deliver a tenfold increase in storage capacity, with the potential of a thousandfold increase. The silicon nanowires have been found to expand and contract during charging and discharging cycles without cracking.

STMicroelectronics and Debiotech
First prototypes of disposable insulin nanopump 

STMicroelectronics - 3D orientation sensor
New 3D orientation sensor using robust MEMS technology 

MMI/ks
New cost-optimized 3-axis accelerometer miniaturizes motion sensing 

iSuppli - Microelectromechanical Systems
Sensors take the growth baton in the global MEMS market 

micronano-systems
Multiple MEMS potential will provoke market explosion 

MEMS-based oscillators
WTC says MEMS timing ready for prime time 

micronano-systems
Nanowires with large scale ambitions 

University of Southampton (ECS) - Single-electron transistors
New high performance, low power sensor at nanoscale 

MMI/ks
New Brochure: Nanometrology Sensors 

Thurs 19th March 2008, The Royal Society, London
3rd International Conference on Nanotechnology and Smart Textiles for Industry, Healthcare and Fashion