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The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. federal agency established by Congress in the NSF Act of 1950 "to promote progress of science," and "advance national health, prosperity, and welfare," and "to secure the national defense." NSF provides financial support for fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. The majority of the funds are provided to support basic research performed in U.S. academic institutions.
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2011
5 Oct 2011
Microwave ovens key to energy from wasted heat
Researchers have found a new way to make "thermoelectric" materials for use in technology that could potentially save vast amounts of energy.5 Sep 2011
Grants to advance energy harvesting computing
We are also fascinated by the prospect of building processors that can run without a battery because they can harvest all the energy they need from the ambient environment.2 Sep 2011
Energy from wastewater
Environmental engineer Bruce Logan of Penn State University is working on ways to turn wastewater into energy.1 Sep 2011
New material for high-speed organic semiconductors
Faster organic semiconductors for flexible displays can be developed quickly with new method, say Stanford researchers.30 Aug 2011
Plasmonic technique helps enhance power conversion by up to 20 percent
Nano Gold Rush: Researchers use tiny gold particles to boost organic solar cell efficiency26 Aug 2011
Reverse electrowetting could lead to energy harvesting shoes
If the vision of Tom Krupenkin and J. Ashley Taylor comes to fruition, one day soon your cellphone - or just about any other portable electronic device - could be powered by simply taking a walk.15 Aug 2011
Smart skin: Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo
An ultrathin, electronic patch with the mechanics of skin, applied to the wrist for EMG and other measurements.12 Aug 2011
Bacteria-produced nanowires
UMass Amherst Research Team discovers new conducting properties of bacteria-produced nanowires4 Aug 2011
Soft memory device opens door to new biocompatible electronics
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a memory device that is soft and functions well in wet environments - opening the door to a new generation of biocompatible electronic devices.27 Jul 2011
Nanostructures on plastic aid energy harvesting
The technique, which uses a heated atomic force microscope (AFM) tip to produce patterns, could facilitate high-density, low-cost production of complex ferroelectric structures for energy harvesting arrays, sensors and actuators in nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).27 Jul 2011
While you're up, print me a solar cell
New MIT-developed materials make it possible to produce photovoltaic cells on paper or fabric, nearly as simply as printing a document.25 Jul 2011
Graphene gives up more of its secrets
Graphene, a sheet of carbon only a single atom thick, was an object of theoretical speculation long before it was actually made. Theory predicts extraordinary properties for graphene, but testing the predictions against experimental results is often challenging.22 Jun 2011
Extraction of light generated inside solar devices proves critical
When the scientists at Alta Devices began seeing their solar devices achieve efficiency results beyond what was previously thought possible, they realized that something scientifically important was going on. Their conclusion: a great solar cell also emits light and collecting that light increases cell performance.17 Jun 2011
John Rogers honored by Lemelson-MIT Prize
Official Lemelson-MIT Prize announcement honoring mc10 co-founder John Rogers.2 Jun 2011
Swiss researchers flexible solar cells new world record
Record efficiency of 18.7% for flexible CIGS solar cells on plastics25 May 2011
Smart transformers among top 10 emerging technologies
The smart solid-state transformers being developed by the NSF FREEDM Systems Center at North Carolina State University have been named to MIT Technology Review's 2011 list of the world's 10 most important emerging technologies.24 May 2011
New technique could enable fiber-based electronic and photonic devices
Researchers at MIT have succeeded in making a fine thread that could enable creation of a variety of fiber-based electronic and photonic devices.18 May 2011
Antarctica's ice puts electric vehicles to test
The punishment your car endures on a cold winter commute pales in comparison to the veritable torture that researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are inflicting on two electric utility research vehicles — all in the name of science.12 May 2011
Intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles
Two forthcoming events in Germany reflect the intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles. Energy Harvesting Europe 21-22 June covers many forms of harvesting for other applications as well and drills into the technology, investment and other aspects of harvesting in general. On the other hand Electric Vehicles Land Sea Air in Stuttgart 28-29 June is entirely vehicle oriented.4 May 2011
New pixel technology for next generation of consumer electronics
The technology that makes your smart phone's display screen fast, bright and lightweight could be coming to your television or laptop, thanks to a new type of light emitting transistor created by University of Florida researchers.