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02. Alternative Energy
03. Computer Power
04. Nanotechnology
05. Stem Cells
06. Communications
07. Hydrocarbon Use
08. Clean Transportation
09. Online Information
10. DNA Decoding
11. Cell Biology
12. Photonics
13. Proteomics
14. Quantum Physics
15. Genetic Modification
16. Degrading Oceans
17. Robotics
18. Nanomedicine
19. Neuroscience
20. Extending Lifespan
21. Overpopulation
22. Scientific Instruments
23. Synthetic Biology
24. Nuclear Physics
25. Artificial Intelligence
26. Body Implants
27. Major Disease Cures
28. Water Shortage
29. Species Loss
30. Brain Enhancement
31. Origin of Life
32. Sensor Technology
33. Pandemics
34. Exogenous Life
35. Dark Matters
36. Cosmology
37. Energy Storage
38. Virtual/Augmented Reality
39. Space Exploration
40. Impact Event
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Printable tagging with Nano-RFID
RFID – Radio Frequency Identification – started in the 1970’s at the edge of technological capability. The idea of ID tags that could broadcast their identification seemed useful, particularly for expensive inventory that could justify the cost. The idea was also somewhat controversial, as it was easy to envision privacy issues with tags applied to many things – including people. Fast forward about twenty years: RFID is widely used, although not ubiquitous. Aiming to change the economics of RFID, a research group from Rice University (Texas, USA) and Sunchon National University (South Korea) has announced printed RFID tags composed of carbon nanotubes. The goal is to make RFID as easy to apply and as economical as barcode.
The ability to print the RFID ‘device’ into the packaging is a big advantage. It’s a three step process to print one-bit tags, which include antenna, electrodes, and dielectric layers on plastic foil (thin film media). These tags are passive; they don’t transmit information unless energized by radio waves at the correct frequency. Because they don’t need a power supply, their lifetime is almost unlimited.
Before this becomes commercial, the nano-RFID will need to be the size of standard bar codes and the range of transmission must increase. The research team is also working on increasing the tag’s digital capacity to 16 bits for more detailed information, and the ability to print the tags on paper