Nanochallenge and Polymerchallenge is the unique international business plan competition, completely focused on nanotechnology and polymer-based materials. It awards one of the largest worldwide prizes for the creation of new high tech enterprises.
SouthWest NanoTechnologies has synthesized a novel single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) product named SG65i, which has very high composition of semiconducting SWCNT species.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
1 Jun 2012
A latest report presented to President Barack Obama and Congress has emphasized the efforts taken by the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in nanotechnology education and personnel development.
By Will Soutter
1 Jun 2012
A team of researchers headed by Peng Yin from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University has devised a technique to construct intricate nanostructures using short synthetic DNA strands dubbed as single-stranded tiles (SSTs).
By G.P. Thomas
1 Jun 2012
The Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) that runs the Edmonton Research Park (ERP) is a member of the Greater Edmonton Regional Technology Alliance.
By G.P. Thomas
1 Jun 2012
New York-based NaturalNano that specializes in proprietary processes for extracting naturally occurring nanotubes and nanomaterials and refining them for use in a variety of applications, has bagged the first order for 2012 from nail polish manufacturer Fiabila for its Halloysite Natural Tubes (HNT).
By Will Soutter
1 Jun 2012
Researchers at Penn State led by Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Tony Jun Huang, have devised a chip for three dimensional screening of cell streams for HIV and leukemia diagnosis.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
1 Jun 2012
Research and Markets has included a report titled ‘Titanium Dioxide Nanomaterials: Volume 1352. MRS Proceedings’ to its catalogue.
By Will Soutter
1 Jun 2012
Industrial Nanotech, a provider of nanoscience-based solutions, has reported that two recent publications focusing on green and sustainable production have featured the company’s patented Nansulate coatings for energy efficiency in buildings and equipment.
By Will Soutter
1 Jun 2012
Nanocopoeia, Inc., a rapidly-growing nanotechnology company based in St. Paul, has launched its new corporate website, www.nanocopoeia.com.
For over 30 years, researchers have been trying to use magnetic nanoparticles for drugy delivery. Now, a research team headed by Dr Nial Wheate from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Pharmacy together with partners in Scotland has developed a technique to magnetically deliver drugs using iron, gold and platinum.
By G.P. Thomas
31 May 2012
A research team led by Dr. Qingmin Ji from the Supermolecules Unit of the National Institute for Materials Science’s International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, and Professor Frank Caruso from the University of Melbourne have created an innovative elastic capsule utilizing a flake-shaped inorganic material having a nanometer thickness.
By Will Soutter
31 May 2012
Zyvex Technologies, a molecular nanotechnology company, has partnered with NanoFabrix, a developer of novel composite material solutions and innovative nanotechnology-based surface enhancements, to jointly produce and ma...
By Will Soutter
31 May 2012
A team of scientists from the UPNA-Public University of Navarre has created a novel nanoparticle-based coating for use in construction materials.
By Will Soutter
31 May 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology has announced that its proprietary nanOss Bioactive has undergone successful human implantation in Europe, thus paving the way to international distribution.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 May 2012