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US Branch Opened by Graphenea

Graphenea has opened a branch in the USA to assist more immediate service of the company's North American customers. The US branch, Graphenea Inc, is based in Cambridge (Boston), MA, due to the close relation that...

From Graphenea 15 Oct 2014

Novavax Begins Enrollment in Phase 2 Clinical Trial of RSV F Nanoparticle Vaccine

Novavax, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant nanoparticle vaccines and adjuvants, today announced that enrollment has begun in a Phase 2 clinical trial of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F-protein nanoparticle vaccine candidate (RSV F Vaccine), in healthy elderly subjects.

From Novavax Inc. 15 Oct 2014

Global Consumption of Nanocomposites Forecast to Grow at 21.1% CAGR

Global consumption of nanocomposites is expected to grow in unit terms from nearly 225,060 metric tons in 2014 to nearly 584,984 metric tons in 2019, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1% for the period of 2014 to 2019.

15 Oct 2014

Enhanced Red-Emission Nanoparticles Combined with Photodynamic Drug Therapy Kills Malignant Cells

An international group of scientists led by Gang Han, PhD, has combined a new type of nanoparticle with an FDA-approved photodynamic therapy to effectively kill deep-set cancer cells in vivo with minimal damage to surrounding tissue and fewer side effects than chemotherapy. This promising new treatment strategy could expand the current use of photodynamic therapies to access deep-set cancer tumors.

15 Oct 2014

Researchers Improve Understanding of RIXS Spectra from Complex Liquid Alcohols

For scientists probing the electronic structure of materials using a relatively new technique called resonant inelastic soft X-ray scattering (RIXS) in the last few years, a persistent question has been how to account for "split peak" spectra seen in some hydrogen-bonded materials.

15 Oct 2014

Nano-Optics Researchers Develop Light-Based Sensor for Blood Analysis

The development is based on optical principles and provides precision and allows saving vital time for the patient.

15 Oct 2014

Danish Customer Places $200,000 Order for LiqTech’s Silicon Carbide Membrane System

LiqTech International, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company received a $200,000 SiC membrane system order from a Danish customer to be delivered this year.

15 Oct 2014

UCI Receives NSF Grant to Further Develop Nano-Optical Sensor for Detecting Infection in Breath

Imagine a low-cost, disposable breath analysis device that a person with cystic fibrosis could use at home along with a smartphone to immediately detect a lung infection, much like the device police use to gauge a driver's blood alcohol level.

15 Oct 2014

Global Market for Metamaterials Expected to Grow to About $1.2 Billion by 2019

BCC Research projects that the total global market for metamaterials is expected to grow from $289.2 million in 2013 to about $1.2 billion by 2019 and nearly $3.0 billion by 2024, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.5% between 2019 and 2024.

15 Oct 2014

MiraMEMS Introduces Smallest eCompass with 3-axis Accelerometer and Magnetometer

MiraMEMS, a leading MEMS sensor and solution provider, today announced the world's smallest eCompass combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer, which is pin to pin compatible with the g-sensor family and can provide a gyroscope feature with software supported.

15 Oct 2014

Alnylam Presents Clinical Data for Patisiran Phase II OLE Study for Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today reported that Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presented six-month clinical data for the ongoing Patisiran Phase II Open Label Extension (OLE) study in patients with Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (FAP).

15 Oct 2014

Tortech Nanofibres Installs Additional Capacity for Manufacture of Nonwoven Carbon Nanotube Sheets

Tortech Nanofibres, a subsidiary of Plasan, today announces the installation of additional capacity for the manufacture of its nonwoven carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet at its manufacturing facility. This will more than triple output once full commissioning is completed in the next few months and is an important step towards a full scale industrial manufacturing capability.

15 Oct 2014

Lappeenranta University of Technology Develops Electrical Motor Using Carbon Nanotube Yarn

Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) introduces the first electrical motor applying carbon nanotube yarn. The material replaces copper wires in windings. The motor is a step towards lightweight, efficient electric drives. Its output power is 40 W and rotation speed 15000 rpm.

15 Oct 2014

Nanotronics Imaging Announces the Release of their New nSPEC® 3D, Powerful Microscope

Nanotronics Imaging, developer of the world’s most technologically advanced nanoimaging solutions, today introduced its latest computer-controlled microscope, the nSPEC® 3D, at the American Chemical Society 201...

From Nanotronics Imaging 14 Oct 2014

Expanding Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing Capacity

14 Oct 2014

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US Branch Opened by Graphenea

Novavax Begins Enrollment in Phase 2 Clinical Trial of RSV F Nanoparticle Vaccine

Global Consumption of Nanocomposites Forecast to Grow at 21.1% CAGR

Enhanced Red-Emission Nanoparticles Combined with Photodynamic Drug Therapy Kills Malignant Cells

Researchers Improve Understanding of RIXS Spectra from Complex Liquid Alcohols

Nano-Optics Researchers Develop Light-Based Sensor for Blood Analysis

Danish Customer Places $200,000 Order for LiqTech’s Silicon Carbide Membrane System

UCI Receives NSF Grant to Further Develop Nano-Optical Sensor for Detecting Infection in Breath

Global Market for Metamaterials Expected to Grow to About $1.2 Billion by 2019

MiraMEMS Introduces Smallest eCompass with 3-axis Accelerometer and Magnetometer

Alnylam Presents Clinical Data for Patisiran Phase II OLE Study for Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy

Tortech Nanofibres Installs Additional Capacity for Manufacture of Nonwoven Carbon Nanotube Sheets

Lappeenranta University of Technology Develops Electrical Motor Using Carbon Nanotube Yarn

Nanotronics Imaging Announces the Release of their New nSPEC® 3D, Powerful Microscope

Expanding Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing Capacity

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