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Measurement of Protein Size Using Dynamic Light Scattering

The Malvern Panalytical HPPS demonstrates how the dynamic light scattering technique can be used accurately to determine the size of a lysozyme protein.

From Malvern Panalytical 14 Apr 2005

Helping the Poor: the Real Challenge of Nanotechnology

How nanotechnologies might be used to help the world’s poor is a major feature of the current global debate regarding advances in nanotechnology. Discussion has focused on how best to foster nanotechnology growth in developing nations, and what can be done to avoid the emergence of a ‘nano-divide’.

14 Apr 2005

Life Support Systems in Space - Potential Applications for Nanotechnologies

Space life support systems can benefit from using nanotechnology processes and nanomaterials. Sensors, electronic noses, gas sensors, sensor arrays and chemometric pattern recognition are all considered here, as well as how nanomembranes can be used to improve water purification methods.

12 Apr 2005

Biomedical Applications in Space that Use Nanotechnology Processes and Nanomaterials

Advances in medical nanotechnology are likely to be used in biomedical applications for space projects. This article looks at medical diagnostics, biochips, lab on a chip systems, medical sensors, analytical devices and drug delivery techniques, and considers how all these might be used in space.

12 Apr 2005

Sensors - Space Applications, Improvements with Nanotechnologies and Potential Industry Spin-Offs

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology techniques offer ways of improving the quality of sensors. Looked at here are gas sensors, Schottky diodes, resistive sensors, electrochemical sensors, electrochemical gas sensors and sun sensors used in space applications, with consideration of potential spin-offs.

12 Apr 2005

Nanotechnology Activities in Space - What NASA is Working On

NASA plans to use nanotechnology and nanomaterials in its projects, and is focusing its research on nanomaterials, nanoelectronics and biomolecular nanotechnology. NASA is also exploring the potential uses of carbon nanotubes, as well as working with small businesses on possible industry spin-offs.

12 Apr 2005

Scientists Put Nanosized Probes into Cell Nuceli to Study Inner Workings of a Living Cell

Specially prepared crystalline semiconductors that emit different colours of light when illuminated by lasers allow scientists to watch the inner workings of a living cell. The process consists of inserting fluorescent, nanosized probes called quantum dots into the cell nuclei. Posted 18 March 2005.

12 Apr 2005

Solid Lubricant Product Made with Nanotechnologies is Proclaimed Non-Toxic by Testers - News Item

Testing of the world’s first commercial solid lubricant made using nanomaterials has found the oil to be non-toxic. The lubricant is based on nanospheres and nanotubes of inorganic compounds, whose unique structure of nested spheres allows a unique form of lubrication. Posted 7 April 2005.

12 Apr 2005

Nanomaterials - an Overview of Potential Space Applications

Space applications can benefit from using nanomaterials and nanotechnologies in their production processes. This article considers the use of nanopowders in power systems, aerogels, magnetic nanomaterials, ‘intelligent’ nanomaterials, biomimetic materials and biologically inspired materials.

8 Apr 2005

Research and Development into Nanotechnology with Public Funding Statistics - the Global Picture

Worldwide public funding of nanotechnology research projects has seen significant increases over the last few years. Japan and the USA lead the way in public funding, the setting up of research projects and supporting networks - though Western Europe and South-East Asia are also investing heavily.

8 Apr 2005