Tags: Nano Electro-Mechanical Systems (NEMS)

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  1. Carbon Nanotube Relay

    01 Apr 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Sansiri Tanachutiwat, wei wang

    CNT NEMS as mechanical relay for memory applications

  2. CELL-MET Thrust Area 2 - Nanomechanics: Direct Laser Writing and Dynamic Microstructures

    08 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Rachael Jayne, CELL-MET ERC

    In this presentation, BU graduate student Rachael Jayne explains her work on Nanomechanics in Alice White’s lab...

  3. CELL-MET Thrust Area 4 - Optical Engineering: Micro-Electro-Mechanical based Deformable Mirrors

    08 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: HUate Li, CELL-MET ERC

    In this presentation, BU graduate student Huate Li explains his work on Optical Engineering in Thomas Bifano’s lab..

  4. CENEMS

    20 Apr 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Gang Li, Narayan Aluru

    Computes the surface charge density distribution on the surface of the conductors in a multiconductor system

  5. CGTB

    15 Jun 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Gang Li, yang xu, Narayan Aluru

    Compute the charge density distribution and potential variation inside a MOS structure by using a coarse-grained tight binding model

  6. Chemical Modification of GaAs with TAT Peptide and Alkylthiol Self-Assembled Monolayers

    03 Aug 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Hamsa Jaganathan

    The use of self-assembled monolayers (SAM) on semiconductors creates a basis for the design and creation of bioelectronics, such as biosensors. The interface between the surface and an organic monolayer can change significant electrical and physiochemical properties of a biological device....

  7. Comb Drive Levitation

    19 Jan 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Fengyuan (Thomas) Li, jason clark

    Model comb drive levitation effect with Schwarz-Christoffel based algorithm

  8. Computational Methods for NEMS

    16 Jun 2004 | | Contributor(s):: Narayan Aluru

    Computational Methods for NEMS

  9. Computational Nanofluidics

    08 Apr 2005 | | Contributor(s):: Narayan Aluru

    In this talk, I will present our recent results on computational analysis of electric field mediated transport of liquids and electrolytes in nanochannels.

  10. Computational Prototyping Tools For Biological Applications

    03 Dec 2004 | | Contributor(s):: Jacob White

    Computational tools are playing a rapidly expanding role in biology, both for engineering design and in exploratory science. The main reason is that the dramatic improvements in the measurement and mathematical modeling of basic biochemical and biological processes is making it possible to...

  11. Computational Studies of Confined & Externally Flowing Gases on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon

    08 Apr 2005 | | Contributor(s):: Susan Sinnott

    Historically, molecular dynamics simulations have played an important role in elucidating the mechanical responses of carbon nanotubes to external forces. Here, they are used to explore the interactions of carbon nanotubes with gases that are either confined to the nanotube interiors or are...

  12. Construction of an Imitating Nano-motor Driven by Six ATP-binding RNAs of Bacterial Virus phi29

    02 Dec 2004 | | Contributor(s):: Peixuan Guo

    A switchable imitating DNA-packaging motor was constructed in the laboratory. The motor is driven by six synthetic ATP-binding pRNA (packaging RNA) molecules that bind to the connector and function in a manner similar to the driving of a bolt with a hex nut. Conformational change and sequential...

  13. Creating Inflections: DARPA’s Electronics Resurgence Initiative

    03 Jan 2019 | | Contributor(s):: William Chappell

  14. Design and Compact Modeling of CMOS-MEMS Resonant Body Transistors

    06 Jun 2014 | | Contributor(s):: Dana Weinstein, Luca Daniel, Bichoy W. Bahr

    This talk presents the latest results of the CMOS Resonant Body Transistor (RBT) fabricated in standard 32nm SOI CMOS. Using phononic crystals formed from the CMOS stack, we will discuss methods for 10x improvement of Q and suppression of spurious modes.

  15. E3S Theme II: Nanomechanics eBook

    22 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (editor), Tsu-Jae King Liu, Farnaz Niroui, Edgar Acosta, Sergio Fabian Almeida, Vladimir Bulovic, Sara Fathipour, Jinchi Han, Jeffrey H. Lang, Mariana Martinez, Jose Mireles, Rawan Naous, Benjamin Osoba, Jatin Patil, Bivas Saha, Mayuran Saravanapavanantham, Urmita Sikder, Vladimir Stojanovic, Timothy Swager, Aldo Vidana, Junqiao Wu, Alice Ye, David Zubia

    This eBook was written by faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and staff of the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S). The Center is a consortium of five world-class academic institutions: University of California at Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,...

  16. EDA Challenges in Nanoscale Design: A Synopsys Perspective

    11 Apr 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Rich Goldman

    Rich Goldman gives an overview of the current state ofthe semiconductor and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industry with aspecial focus on the impact of nanometer scale design on design tools andthe economics of the industry.

  17. Electrochemical Gating and Molecular Adsorption on Carbon Nanotubes

    08 Apr 2005 | | Contributor(s):: Moonsub Shim

    Highly sensitive response of semiconducting single-walled carbon naotubes (SWNTs) to molecular adsorption provides a simple and effective direction in exploiting their unique electrical properties. For example, simultaneous doping and nearly ideal gate efficiencies are achieved with polymer...

  18. Electron Emission from Nanoscale Carbon Materials

    15 May 2007 | | Contributor(s):: Timothy S Fisher

    Prior studies on electron emission show possibly beneficial effects ofnanoscale phenomena on energy-conversion characteristics. For example,recent work has shown that the electric field around a nanoscale fieldemission device can increase the average energy of emitted electrons. Weconsider here...

  19. Engineering the Fiber-Matrix Interface in Carbon Nanotube Composites

    23 Mar 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Sharon Pregler, Yanhong Hu, Susan Sinnott

    Particle depositions on polymer and carbon substrates to induce surface chemical modification are a growing research topic in particle-surface interactions due to localized deposition energy and the high density of molecules impacting the surface. Previous simulations have shown that particle...

  20. Establishing a Nanotechnology Business

    24 Apr 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Daniel Coy

    There are several fundamental needs to consider when transitioning nanotechnology discovery into a business and, ultimately, the marketplace. These needs include steady cash flow, market focus, the right pool of skills, correct timing, and adequate funding. Developers of a nanotechnology...