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Screening Drug Metabolism - Reducing Drug Development Costs

Reducing drug development costs is a major issue for the pharmaceutical sector. CPI, in a collaboration with other researchers are working on an automated system for screening drug metabolism that will make drug development simpler, quicker and more cost effective.

From CPI 28 Nov 2005

Nanocoatings for Biomaterials and Sensors

CPI is working with the Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI) at Northumbria University to develop biocompatible materials and nano-coating capabilities through the establishment of a Closed Field Magnetron Sputtering Facility. Applications and aims of the facility are described.

From CPI 25 Nov 2005

Nano-Scale Genomic and Proteomic Analysis in Living Cells

CPI is working with the University of Newcastle upon Tyne to develop technologies that will give rise to a new range of nano-scale sensors and probes, using silicon quantum dots. This technology will be of particular value to cell biologists, exploring the bio-processes within living cells.

From CPI 25 Nov 2005

Micro and Nano Scale Surface Structuring of Biocompatible Materials

CPI and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne are developing an electrochemical platform technology which is expected to yield a micro- nano production tool that costs considerably less than deploying existing practices for producing scaffolding for tissue engineering.

From CPI 25 Nov 2005

Polymer-Based Lab-on-a-Chip System Development

CPI has provided considerable support for the development of new cleanroon facilities at the University of Teesside. Products and technolgies available at this facility are described. Applications for polymer-based lab on a chip devices are also outlined.

From CPI 25 Nov 2005

Breakthrough in Ultra Thin Photo Resists and Dielectrics for Semiconductors from Nanometrix

Nanometrix Inc. has announced a breakthrough in ultra thin "photo resist" and dielectrics for semiconductors. They have has been successful in producing films of photo resist on silicon wafers ¡Ü 25nm in thickness. Posted November 14 2005

21 Nov 2005

More Research on Environmental, Safety Impacts of Nanotechnology is Critical to Success of The Industry, Witnesses Say

For the emerging field of nanotechnology to reach its full economic potential, the federal government must significantly increase funding for research on environmental and safety implications of nanotechnology say representatives from environmental groups and industry. Posted November 17 2005

21 Nov 2005

Commercialising Small-Scale and Nanotechnologies

CPI is the driving force behind a number of the UK's North East strategic R&D initiatives. Each of CPI' programmes focuses on bringing cutting edge technology research to the region, which can be exploited for commercial application.

From CPI 15 Nov 2005

Carbon Nanotubes Could Permit Fluid Flow Faster Than Theory Predicts

Researchers have found that membranes composed of man-made carbon nanotubes permit a fluid flow nearly 10,000 to 100,000 times faster than conventional fluid flow theory would predict because of the nanotubes’ nearly friction-free surface. Posted November 3 2005

14 Nov 2005

Gold Nanoparticles on Modified Glass Surface as Height Calibration Standard for Atomic Force Microscopy Operating in Contact and Tapping Mode

A standard sample of gold colloids suitably immobilized on glass has been shown to be suitable for for Atomic Force Microscopy calibration at the nanoscale, operating in Contact Mode (CM) and Tapping Mode (TM), both in air and in fluid. Supporting evidence is provided.

11 Nov 2005