Nanotechnologies for Future Mobile Devices

Explore the potential for nanotechnologies to transform future mobile and Internet communications. Based on a research collaboration between Nokia, Helsinki University of Technology, and the University of Cambridge, here leading researchers review the current state-of-the art and future prospects for: ? Novel multifunctional materials, dirt repellent, self-healing surface materials, and lightweight structural materials capable of adapting their shape ? Portable energy storage using supercapacitor-battery hybrids based on new materials including carbon nanohorns and porous electrodes, fuel cell technologies, energy harvesting and more efficient solar cells ? Electronics and computing advances reaching beyond IC scaling limits, new computing approaches and architectures, embedded intelligence and future memory technologies. ? Nanoscale transducers for mechanical, optical and chemical sensing, sensor signal processing, and nanoscale actuation ? Nanoelectronics to create ultrafast and adaptive electronics for future radio technologies ? Flat panel displays with greater robustness, improved resolution, brightness and contrast, and mechanical flexibility ? Manufacturing and innovation processes, plus commercialization of nanotechnologies.

1. When everything is connected T. Ryhänen, M. Uusitalo and A. Kärkkäinen; 2. Structural materials for future mobile devices O. Ikkala and M. Heino; 3. Energy and power M. Rouvala, G. A. J. Amaratunga, D. Wei and A. Colli; 4. Computing and information storage solutions P. Pasanen, M. Uusitalo, V. Ermolov, J. Kivioja and C. Gamrat; 5. Sensing, actuation and interaction P. Andrew, M. Bailey, T. Ryhänen and D. Wei; 6. Future of radio and communication A. Pärssinen, R. Kaunisto and A. Kärkkäinen; 7. Flat panel displays A. Flewitt and W. Milne; 8. Manufacturing and open innovation T. Minshall, F. Livesey, L. Mortara, J. Napp, Y. Shi and Y. Zhang; 9. Seeing beyond the hype: what the Internet teaches us about the development of nanotechnology T. Crawley, L. Juvonen and P. Koponen; 10. Conclusions T. Ryhänen.