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NanoCom - Overcoming Barriers to Commercialisation of Nanotechnology Research

Efforts to develop and commercialise nanotechnology face a variety of challenges: technical hurdles, availability of capital, environmental, health and safety concerns, and immature manufacturing technology and infrastructure.

19 Feb 2012

Comparison of the Bosch and a Cryogenically Cooled Deep Silicon Etch Processes

The two techniques utilized to achieve deep etches in the fabrication of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) are the Cryogenic and Bosch Process.

2 Nov 2011

A Customer-Driven Approach to Product Engineering of Micro and Nano Devices - Requirement Analysis

Product engineering of micro and nano technology (MNT) devices differs substantially from product engineering in more traditional industries. The general approach is mostly bottom up, as it centres around the available fabrication techniques.

From MANCEF 7 Jun 2010

Putting Plasma to Work - INL Scientist Using Plasma to Mass-Produce Nanoparticles

Plasma is like a gas, but many of its atoms have been stripped of an electron or two. These positively charged atoms swim about in a crackling-hot sea of negatively charged loose electrons, making plasmas great electrical conductors.

26 Oct 2009

Nanotechnology and Consumer Products - Opportunities for Nanotechnology in Consumer Products

Nanomaterials are finding their way into consumer products more and more. Consumer product manufacturers gain a huge benefit by introducing small amounts of nanomaterials in their products.

3 Sep 2009

Nanomaterials - Fate of Nanomaterials in the Environment

There is greater potential for environmental exposure as more products containing nanomaterials are developed. This article describes what is known or can be inferred about the fate of nanomaterials in the atmosphere, in soils, and in water.

28 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology - Opportunities for Nanotechnology in the Aerospace and Automotive Industry

Nanotechnology is widely regarded as one of the most important sources of new technology over coming decades and will have applications across a broad range of industries. The automotive and aerospace industries are looking closely at adoption of nanostructured materials to provide new products.

24 Aug 2009

Nanomaterials - Chemical Indentification and Characterization of Nanomaterials

The first step in assessing the risks posed by nanotechnology is to chemically identify and characterize nanomaterials. Understanding the chemical properties as well as physical is essential in evaluating toxicological and ecological hazards and exposures.

23 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology - Advancing Environmental Protection by Addressing Long-Term Sustainability of Resources and Resource Systems

Nanotechnology allows the advancement of environmental protection by tackling long-term sustainability of resources and resource systems. This article describes the potential and actual nanotechnology applications relating to energy, materials and water.

22 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology - What are the Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology

This article will describe how nanotechnology can create materials and products that will not only directly advance our ability to monitor, detect and clean-up environmental contaminants, but also help us avoid creating pollution in the first place.

21 Aug 2009