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Inorganic Nanoparticles With Layer of Hydrophilic Polymer Chains Aggregate into Complex Nanostructures

Researchers at the Universities of Hamburg and Freiburg (Germany) led by Horst Weller and Stephan Förster have now produced amphiphilic hybrid particles made of a water-insoluble inorganic nanoparticle at the core surrounded by a bristle-like layer of hydrophilic polymer chains.

5 Mar 2009

PI Announces Release of 2009 Hard-Cover Catalog "Piezo Nano Positioning Inspirations 2009"

The 530 page publication is the most comprehensive reference book on the fundamentals of nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology yet. The new catalog contains 200+ product families--30% of them new -- with more than 1000 drawings, graphs, images and technical diagrams.

5 Mar 2009

Industrial Nanotech Announces Use of Nanotechnology-Based Energy Saving Coating by Architects

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's patented technology to reduce energy consumption and provide a 'clean' mold resist...

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 5 Mar 2009

Veeco Receives Initial Multi-Million Dollar Order from Korean Company for CIGS Equipment

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Daiyang Metal Co., Ltd. of Korea, a leader in the production of cold rolled stainless steel, to be its supplier of equipment to manufacture CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) solar cells.

From Veeco 5 Mar 2009

Magnetic Nanoparticles Dramatically Increases Efficiency of Gene Transfer

Scientists of the national German metrology institute, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), have developed a highly sensitive measuring method with which the efficiency of gene transfer in cases if cardiovasc...

5 Mar 2009

Studying Potential Health and Environmental Effects of Nanoparticles

Studying potential health and environmental effects of tiny industrial building blocks, called nanoparticles, is the goal of a $389,303 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Vicki Grassian, directo...

5 Mar 2009

Buckyballs Keeping Water Pipes Clear

Microscopic particles of carbon known as buckyballs may be able to keep the nation's water pipes clear in the same way clot-busting drugs prevent arteries from clogging up.

5 Mar 2009

UT Dallas Announces New Minor in Nanotechnology

UT Dallas is introducing a new minor in nanoscience and technology, enabling undergraduates to augment their core studies with a grounding in what's also known as molecular engineering.

5 Mar 2009

Nanogen Signs EULA with Quest Diagnostics

Nanogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGEN), developer of molecular and rapid diagnostic products, announced today that it has signed an end user license agreement (EULA) with Quest Diagnostics for use of the Company's proprietary ...

From Nanogen 4 Mar 2009

Oakland University Announces Launch of Nanotech R+D Institute

Nanotechnology is seen by many as a herald of the world's third industrial revolution, and Oakland University has moved boldly to position itself on the cusp of this emerging science. With the recent establishment ...

4 Mar 2009

New Taiwan Service Center to Meet Increasing Local Demand

Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD) today announced the expansion of its Taiwan office to support its growing customer base in Asia. Creating a dedicated service center that provides prompt support in the region, Cascade Microtech reaffirms the company's strong commitment to its customers in Asia.

4 Mar 2009

Packing Nutraceuticals into Food via Microgels

Nutritionists are nearly unanimous in recommending that Americans should eat significantly more omega-3 fatty acids and consume them in foods, not in vitamin pills. The health-promoting fats are found in fish and some ot...

4 Mar 2009

Research into RNA Could Lead to Remarkable Advances in Treatment of Diseases

Research into RNA, a molecule found in every cell of our bodies, could lead to remarkable advances in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and diabetes, a meeting organised by the European Science Foundation was told...

4 Mar 2009

Applied Materials Releases Report Highlighting Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy

Applied Materials, Inc. today released its 2008 Citizenship Report highlighting many aspects of the Company's corporate social responsibility strategy including business operations, innovative energy-saving and solar products, supplier clean-tech initiatives and community involvement.

From Applied Materials Inc. 4 Mar 2009

Nicast to Exhibit at The Nano3Millenium Conference

Nicast Ltd., developer of medical devices made of electrospun nanofabric, announced today that the company will exhibit its advanced nanotechnology and electrospun products at two conferences during the month of March 20...

4 Mar 2009