NanotechJapan Bulletin Vol. 4, No. 5 October 2011

Focus 26: Topics Close-Up <No. 22>
---Nanotechnology Support Project in Central Japan: Synthesis, Nanoprocessing and Advanced Instrumental Analysis---
Structural analysis of proteins related to neurodegenerative diseases using 920-MHz ultra-high field NMR spectroscopy
Katsuhiko Yanagisawa, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Yoshiki Yamaguchi, RIKEN
Maho Yagi-Utsumi, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University
Koichi Kato, Institute for Molecular Science
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Focus 26: Topics Close-Up <No. 23>
---Hokkaido Innovation through NanoTechnology Support: HINTS---
Fabrication and evaluation of metal and alloy nanoballs using submerged discharge plasma
Hitoshi Sasaki, Environmental Business Development Dept., Nakayamagumi Co., Ltd.
Seiichi Watanabe and Shigeo Yatsu, Center for Advanced Research of Energy and Materials, Hokkaido University
Yasutaka Matsuo and Heishichiro Takahashi, NanoTechnology Support, Research Institute for Electronic Science, Hokkaido University
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Focus 26: Topics Close-Up <No. 24>
---Support for silicon nano-foundry and nanotechnologies utilizing extremely-high vacuum technology---
Film deposition using a magnetic-flux distribution variable facing-target sputtering system
Eiji Komatsu, Shinko Seiki Co., Ltd.
Shinichi Morohashi, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamaguchi University
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Green Nanotechnology: Special Topic 9.
Challenges In Developing Carbon Nanotube Technology And Exploring Its Applications - Toward Solving Environmental/Energy Issues - An Interview With Prof. Morinobu Endo, Shinshu University
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Green Nanotechnology: Special Topic 15.
Challenge Toward Environmental Improvement With Photocatalysts: Development In Research And Practical Use --- An Interview With Dr. Kazuhito Hashimoto at the University of Tokyo Graduate School
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Green Nanotechnology: Special Topic 19.
Working Toward Developing SiC Power Devices, A Key Technology For Realizing a Society With Advanced Electricity Use - Interview with Akira Kamisawa And Takashi Nakamura, Research And Development Headquarters, ROHM Co., Ltd.