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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Atlas Mining in Discussions with Nano-Technology Companies - News Item
Atlas Mining Company, a natural resource and mining company, announced today it has engaged in discussions with several nano-technology companies for Halloysite microtubules. Halloysite microtubules provide a wide array of benefits and potential to several nano applications. Posted April 28 2004
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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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Drug Encapsulation at Nanoscale Level - an Overview of Encapsulation Types and Industry Applications
Nanotechnology methods can improve the efficiency of drug delivery applications, through controlling the properties of the outer shells of nanocapsules and microcapsules. The different types of encapsulation methods that exist at the nanoscale, together with industry applications, are examined here.
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Environmental Concerns Regarding Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles and Molecular Machines
Recent debate in ecological circles has focused on what effects some nanotechnology products might have on the environment and humans. This debate has centred on possible effects that nanomaterials and nanoparticles might have on humans, and if molecular machines could damage the environment
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ETC Expresses Concerns About Nanotechnology Released Into The Environment - New Technology
The ETC (erosion, technology and concentration) group have expressed concern regarding the world’s largest environmental release of a nanotechnology product. Posted October 23 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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