Interesting Nanotech News

It is difficult to manipulate carbon nanotubes into circuits without destroying the enhanced conductivity of the nanotubes. MIT researchers are mastering a new technique, hoping to create nano-sensors and other fascinating new nano-electronics devices. How to make low resistance circuits with nantubes, from MIT. Source.

Electric storage batteries have low power density compared to hydrocarbons. That is why really good and reliable electric cars are taking so long. What if you could power your laptop with a tiny super-efficient gas turbine, and go a whole day without a re-charge? Making micro gas turbines out of silicon wafers, using chip fabrication techniques. Source.

Better catalysts mean quicker, cleaner, more economical chemical reactions. Nanotechnology provides different ways of making custom catalysts. Learning to custom make catalysts, atom by atom. Source.

Update: In keeping with the nanotech theme for today, Michael Anissimov has posted a fascinating look at first stage nanoproducts etc. Be sure to check out the great YouTube video "Nanofactory Movie."