nanograss

(ˈnænəʊˌɡrɑːs)

a synthetic surface consisting of minute upright blades of silicon that allow control of the way it interacts with liquids, a technology with a wide range of commercial applications

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2] nanocorals, nanofragments and nanograss and their formaldehyde gas-sensing properties," Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, vol.

Sn[O.sub.2] nanostructure as pollutant gas sensors: synthesis, sensing performances, and mechanism

The nanosensor has been produced based on silicon nanograss.

Production of Nanobiosensor to Distinguish Aggressive Cancer Cells from Benign Cells

Among the topics are dye sensitized solar cells using natural dyes as chromophores, mesoporous photo-anodes for dye-sensitized solar cells, the effect of nanograss and annealing temperature on dye-sensitized solar cells based on titania nanotubes, an electrochemical impedance spectroscopic study of dye-sensitized solar cells sensitized with Begonia malabarica Lam.

Potential Development in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells for Renewable Energy; Special Topic Volume

Once electricity jolts the electrolyte, it wets out the nanograss and begins producing electricity within 1 millisecond.

A spokesman said the company is also working on a design that uses a honeycomb structure as an alternative to nanograss.

Batteries that keep

Nanograss is a new class of structure resulting from researchers nano-engineering the surface of a material.

Other possibilities include altering the properties of nanograss by applying ultrasound or a small voltage of electricity to change its temperature.

Knowledge on demand: communication for the future

If the researchers apply about a 20-volt potential between the silicon surface and the liquid, however, the nanograss becomes fluid friendly, so that some liquids will soak in.

Super-repellent surface switches on and off

The article says, "Instead of sealing an unstable reaction in a big box, he and his team - a combination of Bell Labs scientists and researchers at a start-up called mPhase Technologies are designing batteries out of nanograss that can be turned on and off chemically.

Wired Magazine Highlights mPhase Technologies Nanobattery in "Building a Better Battery" Article

The nanograss material enables Bell Labs to control the movement of tiny droplets, making it possible to control the interaction of electrolytes within a battery.

mPhase Technologies' Nanotechnology Battery Development Featured in NJBIZ

We are especially excited about the ability to use various battery chemistries and take advantage of the special characteristics of Nanograss," Lifton said.

mPhase Researcher will report on Nanobattery at the Nano Science and Technology Institute

Seeing is Believing -- Nanograss is almost invisible, but now you can see our nanobattery work for yourself.