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Laser-Triggered Chemical Reactions: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/21/2009 | 1 Comment; Microcapsules in a mixture burst and release reactants on demand.

Nano Ink Boost for Silicon Solar: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/18/2009 | 1 Comment; Inkjet-printed silicon increases solar-cell efficiency.

A Salt and Paper Battery: By Prachi Patel | 09/15/2009 | 1 Comment; The simple, non-polluting battery could be used in compact devices.

Superefficient Solar from Nanotubes: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/15/2009 | 2 Comments; Carbon nanotube photovoltaics can wring twice the charge from light.

Ultradense, 3-D Data Storage: By Kate Greene | 09/15/2009 | 6 Comments; Chips that use graphite show promise for storing more bits than flash memory.

Capsules for Self-Healing Circuits: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/11/2009; Nanotube-filled capsules could restore conductivity to damaged electronics.

Recyclable Hydrogen Fuel Tanks: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/08/2009 | 6 Comments; A new process makes regenerating hydrogen fuel more efficient.

A Liquid Design for Cheaper Fuel Cells: By Prachi Patel | 09/03/2009 | 5 Comments; A platinum-free liquid cathode could cut fuel-cell costs by 40 percent.

Nano Printing Goes Large: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/02/2009 | 1 Comment; A rolling nanoimprint lithography stamp could be used to print components for displays and solar cells.

New Type of Disappearing Ink: By Prachi Patel | 08/27/2009 | 3 Comments; Nanoparticle inks that fade away in hours could be ideal for secure communications.

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