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New Catalyst for Ethanol Production Using Nanotechnology

Iowa State University researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production.

9 Mar 2009

Nanotechnology Research Network Receives Five-Year Renewal Grant from NSF

A high-profile consortium of nanotechnology research centers, of which Cornell is a founding member, has received a five-year renewal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the amount of $17 million per year...

9 Mar 2009

Azaya Therapeutics Announces Collaboration with NCL on Nanoparticle Characterization

Azaya Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a research collaboration to study Azaya's lead cancer therapy, ATI - 1123.

9 Mar 2009

Nanocoatings Market to Reach US$6.5 Billion by 2013

Electronics.ca Publications, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "The Market for Nanocoatings to 2015". Currently, competitive ...

9 Mar 2009

Researchers Discover New Applications for Spinning Carbon Nanotubes

The University of Cincinnati has long been known for its world-record-breaking carbon nanotubes. Now researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered new uses by spinning carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into longer fibers with additional useful properties.

9 Mar 2009

World-Renowned Researcher, Physician and Surgeon Will Assemble Team of Global Visionaries to Explore Innovative Ideas for Life Sciences X PRIZEs

The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize institute dedicated to fostering radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, today announced the appointment of Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D., as Chairman of its Life Sciences Prize Group Steering Committee (GSC).

9 Mar 2009

SVTC Technologies Announces Expansion of Analytical Services Capabilities

SVTC Technologies, a leading independent company providing development and commercialization services for silicon-based technologies, today announced an expansion of its Analytical Services capabilities to encompass mark...

From SVTC Technologies 9 Mar 2009

Company to Develop Thin Film Version of BioBacksheet Due to Growing Interest From Thin Film Solar Manufacturers

BioSolar, Inc. (OTCBB:BSRC), developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar modules, today announced its plan to expand the company's BioBacksheet™ technology to accommodate copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) and cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film modules.

From BioSolar 9 Mar 2009

AECOM Environment and UCSB Collaborating on New Sustainable Nanotechnology Initiative

AECOM Environment and the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) are collaborating on the new Sustainable Nanotechnology Initiative (SNI) at UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. AECOM Environment is the global environmental practice of AECOM, and a leader in environmental health and safety solutions.

9 Mar 2009

Arkema Appoints Hubron as Distributor of Graphistrength Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Products

In 2006, Arkema inaugurated Europe's first plant capable of producing some 20 tonnes per year of multiwall carbon nanotubes, and has built a broad product portfolio for the polymer industry to include the elastomeric, thermoplastic, thermosetting, coating and adhesive sectors.

From Arkema 7 Mar 2009