10 energy technologies of the future deserve attention (Part 2)
4. DNA “origami” to create micro-computer chip
Over the past a few years, California Institute of Technology scientists have been to observed under the microscope string folding DNA into a variety of interesting shapes, that is, the so-called DNA “origami.” In 2009 summer a breakthrough study showed that folding of DNA strings can be used to make ultra-small computer chips. After that, the California Institute of Technology scientists and IBM researchers cooperated together for DNA “origami” research. According to their research, triangle shape specific DNA string can be the same as silicon in the micro-chip manufacturing play an important role. DNA string can be designated as an anchor for anchoring a tiny computer chip components. The smallest components of these chips is only 6 nanometers, and the current 45 nm compared to this standard can be said to be a great progress.
5. Piezoelectric Display
Scientists know the properties of natural piezoelectric materials for a long time. If this feature is applied to electronic displays, then we can develope the changable shape of display. This technology is expected to be applied to the mainstream consumer products manufacturing in 2010, so that mobile devices have extraordinary display. Shutdown, the screen can be hardened to induce protection; when booting the screen will become soft and the touch screen will be pressable.
6. Osseointegration technology
The goal that Osseointegration technology expects to achieve is to integrate technology in patients with prosthetic with a perfect combination of bone, bone cells and make full use of titanium rather than exclusion of the advantages of compatibility. Currently, the technology has been applied to small teeth and facial implants. Researchers are stepping up research, I hope this technology can be applied in prosthetic aspects.
In 2008, a German shepherd Cassidy accepted a successful prosthesis (left leg) implantation. North Carolina State University veterinary surgeon in 2010 and then for the use of bone integration of technology to implement 6 amputees dog leg implant. Now, they are considering North Carolina, a tiger cat Park this procedure. However, compared with the animals, application of this technology on the human body is bound to face even greater challenges.