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Nanotechnology Applications
2/16/2008
3/7/2007
Substrate orientation-induced distinct ferromagnetic moment in
Co:ZnO films
(3167-3174)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Accelerometers
3/4/2008
7,337,671
Capacitive microaccelerometers and fabrication methods
Acoustics
Actuators (Switches)
3/7/2007
Reversible Switching
between Macrocyclic and Polymeric States by Morphological Control in a
Constitutional Dynamic System
(p 2240-2243)
Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 #12 (2008)
Abstract
A Switchable NLO
Organic-Inorganic Compound Based on Conformationally Chiral Disulfide Molecules
and Bi(III)I5 Iodobismuthate Networks
(p 1013-1017)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Adhesives
Analysis
3/7/2007
Protein Arrays on Patterned Porous Gold Substrates
Interrogated with Mass Spectrometry: Detection of Peptides in Plasma
(1448 – 1458)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Bioconjugated Gold Nanodots and Nanoparticles for Protein
Assays Based on Photoluminescence Quenching
(1497 – 1504)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Encoded Silica Colloidal Crystal Beads as Supports for
Potential Multiplex Immunoassay
(1598 – 1605)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Antennas
Anti-Ballistic Materials
Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Anti-Friction Agents
Antioxidants
Bandages
Barcodes
Barrier Materials
Batteries
Bioreactors
Capacitors
3/7/2007
Effects of interface on the dielectric properties of Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3
thin film capacitors
(3175-3179)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Catalysts
3/7/2007
Studies on performing chloromethylation reaction for
polystyrene by micellar catalysis in aqueous surfactant solutions
(852-858)
Chemical Engineering and Processing 47, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Nanocrystalline gold and gold palladium alloy
catalysts for chemical synthesis
(1148-1175)
Chemical Communications #10 (2008)
Palladium nanoparticles supported onto ionic
carbon nanotubes as robust recyclable catalysts in an ionic liquid
(942-944)
Chemical Communications #8 (2008)
A phase separable polycarbonate polymerization
catalyst
(975-977)
Chemical Communications #8 (2008)
In situ
assembly of layered double hydroxide nano-crystallites within silica mesopores
and its high solid base catalytic activity
(996-998)
Chemical Communications #8 (2008)
Selective partial hydrogenation of hydroxy
aromatic derivatives with palladium nanoparticles supported on hydrophilic
carbon
(999-1001)
Chemical Communications #8 (2008)
Nano-structuring of complex metal oxides for catalytic
oxidation
(2-8)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
Performance of organic–inorganic hybrid catalysts based on
Ia-3d
mesoporous silica
(75-80)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
Methanol electro-oxidation on carbon-supported and Pt-modified
Au nanoparticles
(127-131)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
Multi-metal cyanide catalysts for ring-opening polymerization
of propylene oxide
(170-177)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
One-pot synthesis of Ni-nanoparticle-embedded mesoporous
titania/silica catalyst and its application for CO2-reforming of
methane
(995-1000)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Olefin epoxidation with H2O2 catalyzed by
vanadium-containing polyphosphomolybdates immobilized on TiO2
nanoparticles under different conditions
(1001-1009)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Aerobic oxidation of alcohols catalyzed by gold nanoparticles
supported on gallia polymorphs
(1027-1032)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Low-temperature CO oxidation over supported Pt catalysts
prepared by colloid-deposition method
(1045-1049)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Secondary metathesis with Grubbs catalysts in the
1,4-polybutadiene system
(1054-1059)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Oxidation of n-hexane
over Pt and Cu–Co oxide catalysts supported on a thin-film zirconia/stainless
steel carrier
(1111-1118)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Notable effect of imino substituent for the efficient
ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone initiated by Al complexes
containing phenoxy-imine ligand of type, Me2Al(L) [L: O-2-tBu-6-(RN
CH)C6H3;
R: 2,6-iPr2C6H3,
tBu, adamantyl, C6F5]
(1148-1152)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
An exploratory study on simultaneous removal of soot and NOx
over Ir/γ-Al2O3 catalyst in the presence of O2
(1184-1188)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
A comparative study of SiO2- and ZrO2-supported
zirconocene/MAO catalysts on ethylene/1-olefin copolymerization
(1426-1431)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Polystyrene-supported proline as recyclable catalyst in the
Baylis–Hillman reaction of arylaldehydes and methyl or ethyl vinyl ketone
(1477-1481)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
PEG-SO3H as eco-friendly polymeric catalyst for
regioselective ring opening of epoxides using thiocyanate anion in water: An
efficient route to synthesis of β-hydroxy thiocyanate
(1497-1500)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
The Pd2(CH
CC6H5)2(C5H7O2)3(BF3)2BF4
catalyst for the polymerization of norbornene
(1501-1504)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Catalysis of dispersed silver particles on directional etching
of silicon
(3061-3066)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Nanosized NiO particles wrapped into uniformly mesocaged silica
frameworks as effective catalysts of organic amines
(121-129)
Applied Catalysis A: General 337 #2 (2008)
Abstract
Preparation, characterization and activities of the nano-sized
Ni/SBA-15 catalyst for producing COx-free
hydrogen from ammonia
(138-147)
Applied Catalysis A: General 337 #2 (2008)
Abstract
Promoting effects of doping ZnO into coprecipitated Ni-Al2O3
catalyst on methane decomposition to hydrogen and carbon nanofibers
(148-154)
Applied Catalysis A: General 337 #2 (2008)
Abstract
A Highly Active
Chiral Indium Catalyst for Living Lactide Polymerization
(p 2290-2293)
Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 #12 (2008)
Abstract
Hybrid
Organic-Inorganic Materials from Di-(2-pyridyl)methylamine-Palladium Dichloride
Complex as Recoverable Catalysts for Suzuki, Heck and Sonogashira Reactions
(p 577-590)
Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis 350 #4 (2008)
Abstract
Biphasic Aqueous
Organometallic Catalysis Promoted by Cyclodextrins: How to Design the
Water-Soluble Phenylphosphane to Avoid Interaction with Cyclodextrin
(p 609-618)
Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis 350 #4 (2008)
Abstract
Cathodes
Chromatography
Coatings
Combinatorial Chemistry
3/4/2008
7,338,428
Combinatorial fluorescent library based on the styryl scaffold
Computers
Conductive Materials
Controlled Release
Cosmetics
Devices
Diodes
3/7/2007
Synthesis of n-type boron phosphide films and formation of
Schottky diode: Al/n-BP/Sb
(3540-3547)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Pentacene-Zinc Oxide
Vertical Diode with Compatible Grains and 15-MHz Rectification
(p 1023-1028)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Displays
3/4/2008
7,339,732
Scratch-resistant rear projection screen and method for producing the same
7,339,633
Liquid crystal display panel with reduced parasitic impedance
7,339,571
Liquid crystal display device
7,339,559
Color electroluminescence display device
Drugs
Drying (Dewetting)
Electrochemistry
3/7/2007
Electrochemical oxidation of methanol on Pt nanoparticles
composited MnO2 nanowire arrayed electrode
(3232-3235)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
3/7/2007
Electrochromic Devices
3/7/2007
Electrochromic properties of nano-composite nickel oxide film
(3357-3363)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Electrodes
3/7/2007
Local shear stress measurements with microelectrodes in
turbulent flow of drag reducing surfactant solutions
(793-798)
Chemical Engineering and Processing 47, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Electrolytes
Electromagnetic Shielding
Electronics
Electro-optics
Electrophoresis
3/7/2007
An inexpensive and portable microchip-based platform for integrated RT–PCR and
capillary electrophoresis
(331-338)
The Analyst 133 #3 (2008)
Emission
Characterization and field emission characteristics of carbon
nanotubes modified by titanium carbide
(3313-3317)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Exciplex emission in the blend of two blue luminescent
materials
(3548-3552)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Controlled
Integration of Nanocrystals in Inverted Hexagonal Nano-Pits at the Surface of
Light-Emitting Heterostructures
(p 1038-1043)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Organic
Nanoclusters on Inorganic Nanostructures for Tailoring the Emission Properties
of Organic Materials
(p 566-574)
Advanced Functional Materials 18 #6 (2008)
Abstract
Fiber Optics; Waveguides
Filaments
Filtration
Flame Retardants
Fluorescence
Fuel Cells
Gratings
Gyroscope
Holography
Hydrogen Storage
Imaging
Ink
Integrated Circuits
Labels
3/4/2008
Lasers
3/7/2007
Lenses
3/4/2008
7,338,754
Micro-lens array substrate and production method therefor, and projection type
liquid crystal display unit using those
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
3/4/2008
7,339,317
Light-emitting device having triplet and singlet compound in light-emitting
layers
7,339,316
Organic light-emitting devices and displays including a polarization separator,
a phase plate, and a polarizer
7,339,315
Full color organic light-emitting device having color modulation layer
7,338,823
Side-emitting LED package and manufacturing method of the same
7,338,822
LED fabrication via ion implant isolation
7,338,820
Laser patterning of encapsulated organic light emitting diodes
3/7/2007
Enhancing the
Performance of Polymer Light-Emitting Diodes by Integrating Self-Assembled
Organic Nanowires
(p 964-969)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Spin-Coated Highly
Efficient Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Based on Bipolar
Triphenylamine-Benzimidazole Derivatives
(p 584-590)
Advanced Functional Materials 18 #6 (2008)
Abstract
Lithography
Lubrication
Luminesence
3/4/2008
7,338,721
Condensed polycyclic compound and organic light-emitting device using the same
7,338,720
Organic electroluminescent element
3/7/2007
Two-dimensional arrays of luminescent
metal-selenide nanoparticle
(1193-1195)
Chemical Communications #10 (2008)
An alignable fluorene thienothiophene copolymer with deep-blue
electroluminescent emission at 410 nm
(1079-1081)
Chemical Communications #9 (2008)
Controlled synthesis of luminescent polymers using a bis-dithiobenzoate RAFT
agent
(1112-1114)
Chemical Communications #9 (2008)
Magnetic Devices
Magnetophoresis
Mechanical Devices
Medical
3/7/2007
Exploitation of the
Dual-emissive Properties of Cyclometalated Iridium(III)-Polypyridine Complexes
in the Development of Luminescent Biological Probes
(p 2213-2216)
Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 #12 (2008)
Abstract
Two-Photon
Fluorescent Probes for Acidic Vesicles in Live Cells and Tissue
(p 2231-2234)
Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 #12 (2008)
Abstract
Nanobiomaterials and
Nanoanalysis: Opportunities for Improving the Science to Benefit Biomedical
Technologies
(p 867-877)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Memory Devices
3/4/2008
7,338,858
Methods of fabricating nonvolatile memory using a quantum dot
7,338,851
Diode/superionic conductor/polymer memory structure
3/7/2007
Write Current
Reduction in Transition Metal Oxide Based Resistance Change Memory
(p 924-928)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Microcombustion
Microelectronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
3/4/2008
7,338,202
Ultra-high temperature micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based sensors
Microelectronics
Microencapsulation
3/4/2008
7,338,928
System for releasing encapsulated active ingredients
Microfluidics
3/4/2008
7,338,637
Microfluidic device with thin-film electronic devices
3/7/2007
Partitioning microfluidic channels with hydrogel to construct
tunable 3-D cellular microenvironments
(1853-1861)
Biomaterials 29 #12 (2008)
Abstract
A Digital Microfluidic Approach to Homogeneous Enzyme
Assays
(1614 – 1619)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Chemical Reaction Imaging within Microfluidic Devices
Using Confocal Raman Spectroscopy: The Case of Water and Deuterium Oxide as a
Model System
(1689 – 1695)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Opto-fluidic micro-ring resonator for sensitive label-free viral detection
(356-360)
The Analyst 133 #3 (2008)
Microfludics: Fabrication
Microfluidics: Flow
3/7/2007
Sample Dispersion for Segmented Flow in Microchannels
with Rectangular Cross Section
(1558 – 1567)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Microfluidics: Heat Transfer
Microfluidics: Osmotic Flow
Microfluidics: Pumps
Microlenses
Micromirrors
Micromixing
Micropumps
Microreactors
3/7/2007
Trimethylaluminium mediated amide bond formation in a continuous flow
microreactor as key to the synthesis of rimonabant and efaproxiral
(1100-1102)
Chemical Communications #9 (2008)
Microrobots
Microscopy
Microvalves
Microwaves
Mixing Devices
Nanocontainers
Nanomachines; Micromachines
Nanoreactors
Nanowells
Neurology
Optical
3/4/2008
7,338,844
Method of manufacturing electro-optical device having a plurality of unit
regions arranged in a matrix
7,338,844
Method of manufacturing electro-optical device having a plurality of unit
regions arranged in a matrix
7,338,825
Structure for optical device and method of fabricating the same
Optical Switching
Optoelectronics
Phosphors
Photocatalysts
3/4/2008
7,338,590
Water-splitting using photocatalytic porphyrin-nanotube composite devices
3/7/2007
Surface hydrophilic–hydrophobic property on transparent
mesoporous silica thin films containing chromium oxide single-site photocatalyst
(146-152)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
N-Alkylation of amines by
photocatalytic reaction in a microreaction system
(153-158)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
The effect of the hydrothermal treatment with aqueous NaOH
solution on the photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical properties of visible
light-responsive TiO2 thin films
(159-164)
Catalysis Today
132 #1-4 (2008)
Abstract
Sunlight photocatalytic activity of polypyrrole–TiO2
nanocomposites prepared by ‘in situ’ method
(1162-1166)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue in a sparged tube
reactor with TiO2 fibers prepared by a properly two-step method
(1178-1183)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Carbon nanotubes synergistically enhance photocatalytic
activity of TiO2
(1410-1413)
Catalysis Communications 9 #8 (2008)
Abstract
Preparation and characterization of visible-light-driven
titania photocatalyst co-doped with boron and nitrogen
(3236-3241)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Photochemistry
Photochromism
Photoelectric (Photovoltaic) Devices
Photonics
3/7/2007
Electrodeposition of Three-Dimensional Titania Photonic
Crystals from Holographically Patterned Microporous Polymer Templates
(1816 – 1823)
Chemistry of Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Label-Free Colorimetric Detection of Gelatinases on
Nanoporous Silicon Photonic Films
(1468 – 1473)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Ultrasensitive
Specific Stimulant Assay Based on Molecularly Imprinted Photonic Hydrogels
(p 575-583)
Advanced Functional Materials 18 #6 (2008)
Abstract
Photopolymerization
Plasticizers
Quantum Dots
3/4/2008
7,338,858
Methods of fabricating nonvolatile memory using a quantum dot
3/7/2007
Enhanced infrared response of Si base p–n diode with
self-assembled Ge quantum dots by thermal annealing
(3376-3379)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Optical probe of InAs/GaAs self-assembled quantum dots grown
using low growth rate and growth interruptions
(3385-3390)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Hydrostatic pressure effects on impurity states in InAs/GaAs
quantum dot
(3479-3483)
Applied Surface Science 254 #11 (2008)
Abstract
Influence of the synthesis conditions of silicon nanodots in an
industrial low pressure chemical vapor deposition reactor
(2927-2933)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Observation of many-body Coulomb interaction effects on the
photoluminescence spectra of InAs/GaAs quantum dots
(3125-3129)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Quantum Wells
Radiation
Reactions
3/7/2007
Rapid on-chip multi-step (bio)chemical
procedures in continuous flow – manoeuvring particles through co-laminar reagent
streams
(1220-1222)
Chemical Communications #10 (2008)
Scaffolds (Tissue Engineering)
Self-Healing Composites
Semiconductors
Sensors
3/4/2008
3/7/2007
Gold Nanoparticles
Coated with a Thermosensitive Hyperbranched Polyelectrolyte: Towards Smart
Temperature and pH Nanosensors
(p 2227-2230)
Angewandte Chemie International Edition 47 #12 (2008)
Abstract
Magnetic Particle-Based Sandwich Sensor with DNA-Modified
Carbon Nanotubes as Recognition Elements for Detection of DNA Hybridization
(1819 – 1823)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Direct detection of Pb in urine and Cd, Pb, Cu, and Ag in natural waters using
electrochemical sensors immobilized with DMSA functionalized magnetic
nanoparticles
(348-355)
The Analyst 133 #3 (2008)
Progress in developing polymerized crystalline colloidal array sensors for
point-of-care detection of myocardial ischemia
(385-390)
The Analyst 133 #3 (2008)
An aqueous ammonia sensor based on an inkjet-printed polyaniline nanoparticle-modified
electrode
(391-399)
The Analyst 133 #3 (2008)
Self-Organized TiO2
Nanotube Array Sensor for the Determination of Chemical Oxygen Demand
(p 1044-1049)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
New Nanostructured
TiO2 for Direct
Electrochemistry and Glucose Sensor Applications
(p 591-599)
Advanced Functional Materials 18 #6 (2008)
Abstract
Sensors: Biosensors
3/7/2007
An imidazole-functionalized polyacetylene: convenient synthesis and selective
chemosensor for metal ions and cyanide
(1094-1096)
Chemical Communications #9 (2008)
Microscale Enzymatic Optical Biosensors Using Mass
Transport Limiting Nanofilms. 2. Response Modulation by Varying Analyte
Transport Properties
(1408 – 1417)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Immunosensor for Clinical
Immunoassay Using Thionine-Doped Magnetic Gold Nanospheres as Labels and
Horseradish Peroxidase as Enhancer
(1582 – 1588)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Characterization of a Yeast
D-Amino Acid Oxidase Microbiosensor for
D-Serine Detection in the Central Nervous
System
(1589 – 1597)
Analytical Chemistry 80, #5 (2008)
Abstract
Separations
Solder
Solar Energy
3/7/2007
Ladder-Type Pentaphenylene Dyes for Dye-Sensitized Solar
Cells
(1808 – 1815)
Chemistry of Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
2,3-Disubstituted Thiophene-Based Organic Dyes for Solar
Cells
(1830 – 1840)
Chemistry of Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Enhancement of photocurrent generation and open circuit voltage in
dye-sensitized solar cells using Li+
trapping species in the gel electrolyte
(1121-1123)
Chemical Communications #9 (2008)
Low-temperature preparation of F-doped TiO2 film and
its photocatalytic activity under solar light
(3033-3038)
Applied Surface Science 254 #10 (2008)
Abstract
Hollow TiO2
Hemispheres Obtained by Colloidal Templating for Application in Dye-Sensitized
Solar Cells
(p 1059-1064)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Control of Electric
Field Strength and Orientation at the Donor-Acceptor Interface in Organic Solar
Cells
(p 1065-1070)
Advanced Materials 20 #5 (2008)
Abstract
Hybrid Solar Cells
from a Blend of Poly(3-hexylthiophene) and Ligand-Capped TiO2
Nanorods
(p 622-633)
Advanced Functional Materials 18 #6 (2008)
Abstract
Sound Insulation
3/7/2007
Tailored acoustic and vibrational damping in porous solids –
Engineering performance in aerospace applications
(26-41)
Aerospace Science and Technology 12 #1 (2008)
Abstract
Smart interfaces and semi-active vibration absorber for noise
reduction in vehicle structures
(62-73)
Aerospace Science and Technology 12 #1 (2008)