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China’s Nanotechnology Revolution

China is investing heavily in advancing nanotechnology and aims to establish a national information network to co-ordinate R&D activities between academia and industry. This article looks at the nanotechnology scene in Shanghai and Beijing, and also considers business partnerships and state funding.

20 Apr 2005

$Measurement of Food and Dairy Emulsions Using Laser Diffraction$

Measurement of Food and Dairy Emulsions Using Laser Diffraction

Laser diffraction reveals how fat droplet size in dairy emulsions affects flavor, texture, and stability, aiding product optimization.

From Malvern Panalytical 19 Apr 2005

Zeta Potential and The Use of Zeta Potential Measurements To Study Particle Adsorption

M3 technique enhances zeta potential determination with dual field reversals, offering high accuracy and resolution in liposome adsorption studies.

From Malvern Panalytical 18 Apr 2005

Carbon Nanotubes - Overview of Properties, Classification, Fabrication and Synthesis

The unique properties of carbon nanotubes ensure they have great potential in many electronic and mechanical applications. This article looks at the properties, structure, fabrication and synthesis of nanotubes (both multi-walled and single-walled), as well as the potential industry applications.

From Materials and Processes for Micro and Nano Technol 18 Apr 2005

Measurement of Sub-Nanometer Particle Sizes Using Dynamic Light Scattering

DLS by Malvern Panalytical HPPS accurately measures sub-nanometer particles, as shown in cholesterol analysis.

From Malvern Panalytical 18 Apr 2005

Particle Size Measurement of Highly Absorbing Materials

DLS analysis of absorbing Phenolphthalein using Malvern Panalytical HPPS accurately measures hydrodynamic size despite sample's high absorbance.

From Malvern Panalytical 15 Apr 2005

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