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The Nano Potential in Lighting and Fuel Cells
Just read this fascinating ariticle in the UK Guardian on the potential applications of nanotechnology on light bulbs that have the potential to last 60 years (!) and in new small fuel cells. http://technology.guardian.co.uk/online/insideit/story/0,,2118282,00.html
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