nanowires

Scientists build motion-powered LCD

Scientists build motion-powered LCD

Piezoelectric nanowires could power iPods within five years.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2010 6:20AM Hardware
Scientists convert body movements to mobile phone charge

Scientists convert body movements to mobile phone charge

Tiny, motion-powered generators could be charging our mobile phones and iPods in five years' time.
Liz Tay Mar 27 2009 2:00AM Oddware
Researchers create nanowires that grow on trees

Researchers create nanowires that grow on trees

Nanowires that grow from long, twisting tree trunks could yield a new breed of nanomaterials, scientists say.
Liz Tay May 2 2008 2:01PM Hardware
Boffins grow nanowires at low temperatures

Boffins grow nanowires at low temperatures

US researchers have patented a "breakthrough" low-temperature, catalyst-free technique for growing copper nanowires..
Robert Jaques Apr 30 2008 7:32AM Hardware
Silicon nanowires turn heat into power

Silicon nanowires turn heat into power

A newly discovered type of silicon nanowire could lead to personal 'power-jackets' that use heat from the human body to charge electronic devices..
Robert Jaques Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Hardware

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