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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
3 May 2011
Iowa chemist designs new polymer structures for 'plastic electronics'
Iowa State University's Malika Jeffries-EL says she's studying doing structure-property studies so she can teach old polymers new tricks.21 Apr 2011
Intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles
Two forthcoming events in Germany reflect the intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles.30 Mar 2011
The first practical artificial leaf
Scientists at MIT have claimed one of the milestones in the drive for sustainable energy — development of the first practical artificial leaf.16 Mar 2011
Stretchable electronics technology with standard endocardial balloon
Stretchable balloon electronics get to the heart of cardiac medicine14 Feb 2011
New approach to thermoelectric energy harvesting
We have waited 20 years for Automotive Thermoelectric Generators to be deployed in production vehicles but we may not have much longer to wait because they are more useful in hybrid vehicles than in conventional vehicles.10 Feb 2011
Making a point
Northwestern researchers have developed an innovative method for printing nanostructures using hard, sharp "pen" tips that float on soft polymer springs. The technique quickly and inexpensively produces patterns of high quality and with high resolution and density.28 Jan 2011
Nanoscoops could spark new generation of traction batteries
An entirely new type of nanomaterial developed at Rensselaer could enable the next generation of high-power rechargeable lithium (Li)-ion batteries for electric automobiles, as well as batteries for laptop computers, mobile phones, and other portable devices.25 Jan 2011
Breakthrough in converting waste heat to energy
Researchers at Northwestern University have placed nanocrystals of rock salt into lead telluride, creating a material that can harness electricity from heat-generating items such as vehicle exhaust systems, industrial processes and equipment and sun light more efficiently than scientists have seen in the past.20 Jan 2011
Epitaxial graphene shows promise for replacing silicon in electronics
Move over silicon. There's a new electronic material in town, and it goes fast.17 Jan 2011
Coiled nanowires may hold key to stretchable electronics
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created the first coils of silicon nanowire on a substrate that can be stretched to more than double their original length, moving us closer to incorporating stretchable electronic devices into clothing, implantable health-monitoring devices, and a host of other applications.11 Jan 2011
Nanoscoops could spark new generation of electric car batteries
New nanoengineered batteries developed at Rensselaer exhibit remarkable power density, charging more than 40 times faster than today's lithium-ion batteries.7 Jan 2011
Graphene electrodes for organic solar cells
A promising approach for making solar cells that are inexpensive, lightweight and flexible is to use organic (that is, carbon-containing) compounds instead of expensive, highly purified silicon. But one stubborn problem has slowed the development of such cells.2010
24 Dec 2010
Engineers make artificial skin out of nanowires
UC Berkeley have developed a pressure-sensitive electronic material from semiconductor nanowires that could one day give new meaning to the term "thin-skinned."23 Dec 2010
Students' energy harvesting designs
What's on your Christmas list? Solar-powered music in your motorcycle helmet, a radio frequency-controlled food dish for Fido or a high-performance ski built with nano-materials in the core and solar panels on the tops to power your electronic devices while skiing?22 Dec 2010
UCLA Engineers transparent electrodes for highly flexible electronics
UCLA Engineers create new transparent electrodes for highly flexible electronics6 Dec 2010
Thermoelectrics boost hybrid efficiency
Researchers at Purdue University are creating a system that harvests heat from an engine's exhaust to generate electricity, reducing a car's fuel consumption.3 Dec 2010
Auto exhaust heat to create electricity and boost mileage
Researchers at Purdue University are creating a system that harvests heat from an engine's exhaust to generate electricity, reducing a car's fuel consumption.27 Oct 2010
Triple-mode transistors show potential
Rice researchers introduce graphene-based amplifiers26 Oct 2010
Single-crystal films could advance solar cells
Cornell researchers have developed a new method to create a patterned single-crystal thin film of semiconductor material that could lead to more efficient photovoltaic cells and batteries.15 Oct 2010
Hydrogen-powered, solar-inspired nano-battery
Eduard Karpov, University of Illinois at Chicago assistant professor of civil and materials engineering, has received a three-year, $217,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new battery he is calling a catalothermionic generator.