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In 2004, they reported a novel fabrication method (Nature, October 14),
which allows fabrication of flexible, low cost, large-area fiber-based
sensing devices. “The importance of this new fabrication technique has
recently been recognized by other researchers," said Dr. Bayındır.
"In the March 17 issue of Science, scientists from the UK reported the
development of fiber-based transistors and nanowires using a similar
method.”
The research team's most recent paper on thermal sensing fiber devices
appeared in the leading materials science journal Advanced Materials
last week. Dr. Bayındır stated that there are plans to construct
facilities in the NNRC building in order to fabricate fibers, fiber-based
sensors and nanofibers for medical, military and industrial applications.
He added that the use of nanotechnology is a way for Turkey's textile
industry to compete with other countries.
More information can be found on the research group's webpage (nanophotonics.bilkent.
edu.tr or nano.bilkent.edu.tr).
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