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Smog Soaking Paint Using Nanoparticles - New Products

Millennium Chemicals has developed a paint that absorbs nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases from vehicle exhausts, a pollution source that can cause smog and respiratory problems. Posted February 5 2004

5 Feb 2004

Nanomix Awarded a SBIR Grant for Carbon Nanotube Electronics Platform - News Item

Nanomix Inc. have announced the award of a $100,000 Phase One SBIR grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund the development and commercialisation of a nanoelectronic device research module. Posted November 19 2003

From Nanomix Inc 5 Feb 2004

Eikos To Receive $1million Government Contract - News Item

Eikos Inc. a developer and licensor of highly transparent carbon nanotube (CNT) inks for conductive coatings and circuits, will receive a $1million contract from the Dept. of Defense Appropriations Bill. Posted February 2 2004

5 Feb 2004

Keithley Instruments and Albany NanoTech Form Partnership - News Item

Electrical test instrument manufacturer, Keithley Instrument Inc., is to provide a semiconductor device characterization system to Albany Nanotech. Posted February 2 2004

4 Feb 2004

Nanotech Solar Cells For US Soldiers - New Product

Konarka Technologies Inc have developed a thin sheet of flexible plastic that can be given to soldiers to recharge batteries for walkie-talkies, night optical gear and other electronics with the power of the sun. Posted February 2004

4 Feb 2004

Melting Fibres To Make Nanochannels - New Technology

Cornell University researchers have found a way to construct fluidic channels that permits fluid to flow more freely. The simple and inexpensive method results in tiny channels with corners that are elliptical rather than sharp. Posted December 8 2003

From Dept. of Materials Sci and Eng, Cornell University 3 Feb 2004

New Type of Gold or Silver Nanotube Created at the Weizmann Institute - New Technology

Weizmann Institute scientists have created a new type of nanotube built of gold, silver and other nanoparticles. The tubes have unique electrical, optical and other properties, and may form the basis for future nanosensors, catalysts and chemistry-on-a-chip systems. Posted January 26 2004

From Weizmann Department of Materials and Interfaces 3 Feb 2004

Nanotechnology: Benefits and Risks - News Item

Scientists and engineers believe nanotechnology can be used to benefit human health now and in the future according to a report published today of a workshop held by the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Posted November 10 2003

From The Royal Society 3 Feb 2004

Nanoscience To Be Taught In China - News Item

The prestigious Hainan University in south China is to offer a major in nano material science and technology. Posted April 22 2003

From Hainan University 3 Feb 2004

Quantum Dot Corp. Adds Four Patents to Its Portfolio - New Technology

Quantum Dot Corporation (QDC) added four new patents to its portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2003. QDC is the world leader in semiconductor nanocrystal technology and its commercialization for use in biological, biochemical, and biomedical applications. Posted January 26 2004

2 Feb 2004