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Bumpy Coatings for Better Solar Cells: By Katherine Bourzac
Thursday, July 22, 2010; A simple method applies nanoscale texturing over large areas.

Building Super-Fast Electronics Components: By Nidhi Subbaraman | 07/21/2010 | 1 Comment; Making graphene with clean edges will be key to using it for high-speed electronics.

Nanopillars that Trap More Light: By Prachi Patel | 07/16/2010 | 9 Comments; The new design could lead to cheaper solar cells.

Brighter Color for Reflective E-Reading Displays: By Katherine Bourzac | 07/15/2010 | 1 Comment; HP is developing new materials for brighter low-power displays.

Fabricating a Multifunctional Fiber: By Katherine Bourzac | 07/12/2010 | 2 Comments; Fibers that carry light and sense pressure could be used for medical imaging and structural monitoring.

Record Performance for Printed Electronics: By Katherine Bourzac | 07/07/2010 | 1 Comment; Nanotube circuits that combine speed and low power might drive flexible displays.

Making Optical Switching More Practical for Telecom: By Katherine Bourzac | 07/01/2010; Researchers suggest an optical processing method that could lead to faster telecommunications.

A Simpler Route to Plastic Solar Cells: By Katherine Bourzac | 06/24/2010 | 2 Comments; A new method will reduce the cost and complexity of manufacturing.

Nanotubes Give Batteries a Jolt: By Katherine Bourzac | 06/21/2010 | 8 Comments; Lithium-ion batteries with nanotube electrodes could go longer between charges.

Flexible Touch Screen Made with Printed Graphene: By Nidhi Subbaraman | 06/21/2010 | 6 Comments; Sheets of atom-thick carbon could make displays that are super fast.

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