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Nanotechnology Used for Conservation of Ancient Mayan Wall Painting

In a special issue of Chemistry—A European Journal, which contains papers by many of the speakers at the 3rd European Chemistry Congress, Piero Baglioni reports on the latest developments on the use of humble calcium and barium hydroxides nanoparticles as a versatile and highly efficient tool to combat the main degradation processes that affect wall paintings.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 12 Sep 2010

Playing Snooker with Atoms

Scientists speak of sputtering when energy-rich ions hit a solid object and cause atoms to be released from its surface. The phenomenon can be exploited to apply microscopically thin coatings to glass surfaces.

10 Sep 2010

Nanotechnology Researcher Wins CNRS 2010 Gold Medal

This prestigious annual prize rewards the works of a prominent personality who has made an exceptional contribution to the dynamism, reputation and influence of French scientific research. Gérard Férey is a researcher in the physicochemistry of solids and inorganic or hybrid materials.

10 Sep 2010

University of Cambridge Installs New Powerful Microscope for Nanotechnology Research

The most powerful atom resolving microscope in the UK was today revealed at the University of Cambridge. The new electron microscope, which will enable scientists to view individual atoms in any material, was officially unveiled by the Minister for Universities and Science, the Rt Hon David Willetts MP.

10 Sep 2010

Micro and Nano Miniature Connector Developer Expands Product Portfolio

Omnetics Connector Corp, the leading manufacturer of Micro and Nano miniature and high reliability connectors, has expanded its product line with the addition of the standard Micro-D connector.

10 Sep 2010

ANU Researchers Develop Laser Beam to Move Nanoparticles in Air

Professor Andrei Rode's team from the Laser Physics Centre at ANU have developed a laser beam that can move very small particles up to distances of a metre and a half using only the power of light. Whilst the lase...

10 Sep 2010

Scientists Spot Supernova Nanoparticles in Meteorite

Scientists have identified the microscopic shrapnel of a nearby star that exploded just before or during the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.

10 Sep 2010

Patent Landscape Overview of Nanoparticles for Bio-Imaging

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6f3dd1/nanoparticles_for) has announced the addition of the "Nanoparticles for Bioimaging Patent Landscape 2010" report to their offering. IP...

10 Sep 2010

JumpStart Program Funding Awarded to SensiVida Medical Technologies

Jose Mir, President of SensiVida Medical Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SVMT), a company developing painless bio-medical diagnostic devices, announced today that the company has been awarded JumpStart program funding fr...

10 Sep 2010

STMicroelectronics Introduces New Low-Power MEMS Microphone

STMicroelectronics, the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and portable applications, has introduced a high-performance, low-power stereo microphone that throws down the gauntlet in sound quality and reliability at reduced size and cost.

From STMicroelectronics 10 Sep 2010

Epson Toyocom Unveils New Gyro-Sensors Based on QMEMS Technology

Epson Toyocom Corporation's U.S.-based Timing Products Division today announced a new series of compact, reliable gyro-sensors (angular rate sensors) designed for increased vehicle safety and to meet upcoming legislated electronic stability control (ESC) requirements in the global automotive industry.

10 Sep 2010

Arrowhead Research CEO to Discuss Company’s Focus on Nanomedicine

Arrowhead Research Corporation today announced that Dr. Christopher Anzalone, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference at 5:45 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Palace Hotel in New York, NY.

From Arrowhead Pharmaceutical 10 Sep 2010

Fujifilm Succeeds in Micro-Particulation of BaFe Particle Using NANOCUBIC Technology

FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. today announced it was able to demonstrate the long term archivability of Barium-Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic tape particle, withstanding realistic storage environment simulations and proving its reliability over more than a 30 year time period.

10 Sep 2010

Toppan Printing Develops New Photomask Process for 22nm and 20nm Devices

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. today announced that it has developed a photomask manufacturing process at its facility in Asaka, Japan, to support 22nm and 20nm semiconductor device production. This process was developed t...

From Toppan Photomasks Inc. 10 Sep 2010

Nanoengineering Firm Kopin Secures Phase II SBIR Contract

Kopin® Corporation, the world’s leading producer of heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) wafers for smart phones and other mobile devices, announced today that it has received a two-year, Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract for the development of Aluminum Indium Nitride-based high electron mobility transistors (AlInN HEMTs).

From Kopin Corp 10 Sep 2010