Abstract: One embodiment of a method for producing a plurality of nanostructures embedded in a host comprising the steps of: assembling a first preform, drawing said first preform into a first fiber, cutting said first fiber into a plurality of pieces, assembling said pieces of said first fiber into a second preform, and drawing said second preform into a second fiber. The host is made of a low thermal conductivity material such as a polymer or combination of polymers. The host can assume the form of a plurality of nanotubes which further reduces the host's thermal conductivity due to enhanced phonon scattering. The host can exhibit anisotropic thermal conductivity which reduces its thermal conductivity perpendicular to the direction in which it was drawn. The nanostructure-host composite can be cut into pieces and assembled into efficient thermoelectric devices for use in cooling or electric power generation applications. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: This invention relates to methodologies and techniques that utilize programmable functionalized self-assembling nucleic acids, nucleic acid modified structures, and other selective affinity or binding moieties as building blocks for creating molecular electronic and photonic mechanisms; organizing, assembling, and interconnecting nanostructures, submicron- and micron-sized components onto silicon or other materials; organizing, assembling, and interconnecting nanostructures, submicron- and micron-sized components within perimeters of microelectronic or optoelectronic components/devices; and creating and manufacturing photonic and electronic structures, devices, and systems.

Abstract: Methods provide for electric field assisted self-assembly of functionalized programmable nucleic acids, nucleic acid modified structures, and other selective affinity or binding moieties as building blocks for: creating molecular electronic and photonic mechanisms; organization, assembly, communication and interconnection of nanostructures, submicron and micron sized components onto silicon or other materials; organization, assembly, communication and interconnection of nanostructures, submicron and micron sized components within parameters of microelectronic or optoelectronic components and devices; creating, arraying, and manufacturing photonic and electronic structures, devices, and systems. Methods for the fabrication of microscale and nanoscale devices include the steps of: releasing at least one component device from a support, transporting at least one component device to a support, and attaching at least one component device to the support.

Abstract: A arcuate resistive sensor element is imprinted upon a ceramic substrate forming a wall of a ceramic body in which an electrolyte, advantageously silver nitrate dissolved in a mixture of methanol, water and butanol, is sealed. To avoid the effects of electroplating, an AC exciting voltage is applied between the ends of the sensor element which is bridged by a discharge resistor whose resistance is much lower than the internal resistance of the sensor element so as to dissipate any polarization caused by asymmetry of the voltage supply. A signal output is taken from a midpoint of the sensor element which is always immersed in the electrolyte so that the effect of any leakage current is minimized. Linearity of output with change in the tilt angle achieved with an illustrative embodiment has been measured at better than 99.9% in tilt angle range of −50 to +50 degrees.