Explore the potential for nanotechnologies to transform future mobile and Internet communications. Based on a research collaboration between Nokia, Helsinki University of Technology, and the University of Cambridge, here leading researchers review the current state-of-the art and future prospects for: ǃ¢ Novel multifunctional materials, dirt repellent, self-healing surface materials, and lightweight structural materials capable of adapting their shape ǃ¢ Portable energy storage using supercapacitor-battery hybrids based on new materials including carbon nanohorns and porous electrodes, fuel cell technologies, energy harvesting and more efficient solar cells ǃ¢ Electronics and computing advances reaching beyond IC scaling limits, new computing approaches and architectures, embedded intelligence and future memory technologies. ǃ¢ Nanoscale transducers for mechanical, optical and chemical sensing, sensor signal processing, and nanoscale actuation ǃ¢ Nanoelectronics to create ultrafast and adaptive electronics for future radio technologies ǃ¢ Flat panel displays with greater robustness, improved resolution, brightness and contrast, and mechanical flexibility ǃ¢ Manufacturing and innovation processes, plus commercialization of nanotechnologies.

Author: Ryhanen, Tapani
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Nanotechnologies for Future Mobile Devices
Pages: 00282 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2006-02-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521112161
Category: Technology & Engineering : Mobile & Wireless Communications
Category: Technology & Engineering : Telecommunications
Category: Technology & Engineering : Nanotechnology