Agriculture and the Environment - How Nanomaterials and Nanoparticles Can Benefit These Sectors
Nanomaterials and nanoparticles could be used in a number of ways to benefit the agricultural industry. Fertiliser made from buckyballs, TiO2 nano-mixtures, using iron nanoparticles in soil cleanup and to aid germination, and using nanoscale chemical reactions in soil binders are examined.
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Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine - How Nanotechnology is Set to Impact on These Industries
Biochips (or microarrays) are already being used in various ways in the agricultural, veterinary, healthcare and medical sectors. The many different industry applications - in both agriculture and nanomedicine - for biochips, microfluidics and nanofluidics are looked at here.
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Agriculture, Fishing and Veterinary Medicine - How Nanotechnology Might Impact on These Industries
Nanotechnology methods and devices will bring big changes to the agricultural, veterinary and healthcare sectors. Nanosensors, automated drug delivery systems, microfluidics, biocompatible nanomaterials, implantable microchips, nano-aquaculture products and DNA nano-vaccines are considered here.
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Converging Technologies - a Definition and an Overview of Some Different Viewpoints
‘Converging Technology’ is viewed as the integration of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science. This article gives an overview of the subject, and considers the different viewpoints offered by the US Government, the European Community and environmentalist groups.
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Electrospinning Nanofibres Can Turn Waste Into New Products - New Technology
It may soon be possible to produce a low cost, high-value, high-strength fiber from a biodegradable and renewable waste product for air filtration, water filtration and agricultural nanotechnology. Posted September 10 2003
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Food Packaging Using Nanotechnology Methods: an Overview of ‘Smart Packaging’ and ‘Active Packaging’
Packaging for food and drink is already benefiting from using nanotechnology methods and devices, such as clay nanoparticles and nanosensors. Nanoclays, molecular barriers, nanocrystals, antimicrobial packaging, active packaging, bioswitches and food sensors used for security are looked at here.
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Food Production Using Nanotechnologies - Recommendations for Regulation by Environmentalist Groups
Food manufacturing is set to undergo many changes through the use of nanotechnology methods, although some environmental groups have aired concerns about nano-foods. This article looks at the concerns raised by environmentalists and considers what actions might be taken to address these concerns.
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Food Production Using Nanotechnology Methods - Overview of Estimated Markets and Regulatory Policies
Food production is set to experience major changes as a result of using nanotechnology processing methods. How nanotechnologies will affect food manufacturing, the estimated worldwide value of the nano-food market, possible drawbacks, and government regulation for this sector are considered here.
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Gene Therapy for Plants Using Carbon Nanofibres - Methods, Applications and Possible Health Concerns
A new technique whereby carbon nanofibers attached to a silicon chip with strands of synthetic DNA are injected into plant cells, could be used in the wood and paper industries. Processes, potential applications, benefits and possible drawbacks for this new nanotechnology are looked at here.
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Hybrid Systems Ltd - Company Profile
Hybrid Systems develops vectors for targeted gene therapy, most notably ‘stealth’ adenovirus. They have created products for applications in areas as diverse as gene therapy, vaccination, agriculture and bioremediation.
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