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Carbon Nanotubes - Definition, Properties, Industry Applications and Possible Environmental Concerns

Carbon nanotubes, also called Buckytubes, are cylinders made up of pure carbon molecules, whose unique properties make them very attractive to many different industries. A definition of carbon nanotubes, potential applications, the issue of mass-production and concerns about toxicity are considered.

27 Aug 2005

Inorganic Nanostructures - Definition, Composition, Properties and Potential Applications

Nanostructures, with their quantum properties, can be used in many industries, especially the electronics and energy sectors. The classification, composition and properties of inorganic nanostructures are considered, as is the work on nanostructures being performed by the start-up company, Nanosys.

27 Aug 2005

Patenting Nanotechnology - an Overview of the Current Climate and Explanation of Classification 977

Figures published by patenting offices suggest that people working in nanotechnology are ensuring that their innovative work is protected. A summary of worldwide trends in nanotechnology patenting is offered, as is an overview of the US PTO’s recommendation for nanotechnology, ‘Classification 977’.

From Elkington and Fife LLP 26 Aug 2005

Quantum Dots - Who Controls the Patents on Quantum Dots?

Quantum dots, also known as nanodots and semiconductor nanocrystals, possess unique properties which make them very useful to many areas of industry, especially medicine. An overview of which companies are dominating the patenting of quantum dots and a general summary of this IP sector is provided.

25 Aug 2005

What is Nanotechnology, What are the Nanoscale Dimensions and What are ‘Quantum Effects’?

This article offers an understanding of what nanotechnology is all about by explaining how materials behave at nanoscale level. A definition of nanotechnology, an overview of the nanoscale dimensions, a look at potential industry applications and an estimate of nano’s market value is also offered.

25 Aug 2005

Quantum Dots - What Are Quantum Dots, Why Are They Important and What Applications Are they Used In?

Quantum dots, also called semiconductor nanocrystals, possess unique properties which have application in a number of industries, including medicine. Properties, behaviour, use in the medical sector, other industry applications, and the issue of the possible toxicity of cadmium are looked at here.

25 Aug 2005

Dendrimers - an Overview of Intellectual Property and Patenting Issues

As dendrimers offer manufacturers the prospect of making vast profits in a number of different industry areas, the race to register patents for dendrimers has been fierce. The story of how Dendritic NanoTechnologies have dominated this area and an overview of this sector in general are provided.

From Elkington and Fife LLP 25 Aug 2005

Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) - Who Holds All the Patents?

As Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) are still evolving, manufacturers are keen to protect their work by patenting many of the design changes. Which companies hold most patents, how Veeco has dominated the market and a summary of the current situation is provided.

24 Aug 2005

Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STM) - History, Overview of Analysis Methods and Future Developments

Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STMs) were the first type of microscopes that let scientists study material at the atomic level. The history of STMs, how STMs work, operational techniques, the emergence of Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs), and the vision of viewing the nano-realm in 3D is examined.

24 Aug 2005

Dendrimers: Definition, Dendrimers in Medicine, Other Industry Applications and Examples of Products

Dendrimers are three-dimensional, synthetic macromolecules with branching parts, formed using a fabrication process at the nanscale level. A definition and brief history of dendrimers, their use in medicine, other potential applications, commercialization and instances of products are considered.

24 Aug 2005

Latest Articles

Carbon Nanotubes - Definition, Properties, Industry Applications and Possible Environmental Concerns

Inorganic Nanostructures - Definition, Composition, Properties and Potential Applications

Patenting Nanotechnology - an Overview of the Current Climate and Explanation of Classification 977

Quantum Dots - Who Controls the Patents on Quantum Dots?

What is Nanotechnology, What are the Nanoscale Dimensions and What are ‘Quantum Effects’?

Quantum Dots - What Are Quantum Dots, Why Are They Important and What Applications Are they Used In?

Dendrimers - an Overview of Intellectual Property and Patenting Issues

Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) - Who Holds All the Patents?

Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STM) - History, Overview of Analysis Methods and Future Developments

Dendrimers: Definition, Dendrimers in Medicine, Other Industry Applications and Examples of Products

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