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Nanocapsules Can Safely Store Harmful Ions Released From Alpha Particle Radiation Therapies

Researchers have discovered that microscopic "bubbles" developed at Kansas State University are safe and effective storage lockers for harmful isotopes that emit ionizing radiation for treating tumors.

3 Apr 2014

Arizona State University Leads Investigation into Environmental Risks of Nanomaterials

Arizona State University researchers will lead a multi-university project to aid industry in understanding and predicting the potential health and environmental risks from nanomaterials.

From Arizona State University 3 Apr 2014

Latest Graphene Opportunity Report from Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Graphene Opportunity Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Apr 2014

Smart Windows Sandwich Nanocrystal Coatings of Materials

High-tech "smart windows," which darken to filter out sunlight in response to electric current, function much like batteries. Now, X-ray studies at SLAC provide a crystal-clear view into how the color-changing material in these windows behaves in a working battery – information that could benefit next-generation rechargeable batteries.

3 Apr 2014

Open House at UD’s Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis and Advanced Materials Characterization Lab

The science and engineering research community in and around the University of Delaware is invited to attend an open house at the W. M. Keck Center for Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis and the Advanced Materials Characterization Lab on Friday, April 4, from 1-5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

3 Apr 2014

New Compounds with Europium Complexes Record High Luminescence Quantum Yields

Researchers worldwide continue search for better luminescent materials for OLED manufacturing. Two new compounds with europium complexes developed at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw display in their class record high luminescence efficiencies in red, and their properties enable faster, low cost manufacturing of thin OLED films.

3 Apr 2014

Tekmira Reports Positive Results of LNP Technology at Symposium of Filoviruses

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, announced that recent advances in its anti-viral product platform were presented at the 6th International Symposium of Filoviruses, which is taking place in Galveston, Texas from March 30 to April 2, 2014.

3 Apr 2014

Tata Steel and EPSRC Partner to Develop Graphene-Coated Steels

Tata Steel has formed a strategic partnership with the prominent UK research body, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), to develop a range of innovations that will include graphene-coated steels and next-generation sensors that can operate in extreme environments.

2 Apr 2014

Trends & Forecast Report on Global Thin Film Material Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Thin Film Material Market By Type, End-User Industry and Deposition Processes - Global Trends & Forecast to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 2 Apr 2014

pSivida’s Nanotechnology-Based Tethadur Sustained-Release Delivery System to be Discussed at World Ophthalmology Conference

pSivida Corp. , a leader in the development of sustained release products for treating eye diseases, today announced that pSivida’s president and chief executive officer, Dr. Paul Ashton, will discuss pSivida’s Tethadur™ technology designed to provide sustained delivery of biologics at The World Ophthalmology Conference in Tokyo, April 2-6 and at the SMi Inaugural Conference on Biosimilars and Biobetters USA, in Iselin, New Jersey, April 7-8.

From EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 Apr 2014

Bruker Introduces New High-Resolution X-ray nano-CT system, SkyScan 2211

At Analytica 2014, Bruker today introduced the SkyScan TM 2211, a new high-resolution X-ray nano-CT (computed tomography) system with the widest available range of object sizes and spatial resolutions.

From Bruker 2 Apr 2014

Major Middle East Energy Company Certifies Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Coatings for Building Envelopes

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, today announced that the Company’s patented Nansulate(R) coatings formulated for use on building envelopes for energy efficiency, including on roofs, walls, ceilings and windows, have been officially certified for use on buildings by a major energy company in the Middle East.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 2 Apr 2014

Non-Invasive Optical Procedure for Rapid and Accurate Analysis of Living Cells

In order to investigate inflammation, tumors or stem cells, medical practitioners analyze living cells. Non-invasive optical procedures such as Raman spectroscopy accelerate this procedure. Researchers have now developed it to industrial scale.

2 Apr 2014

Chancellor of the Exchequer Marks Topping out Ceremony of National Graphene Institute

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne MP marked the topping out ceremony of National Graphene Institute (NGI) with a speech praising revolutionary science at The University of Manchester.

2 Apr 2014

CVD Materials Offers 300 mm CVD Graphene Grown on Cu Foil

CVD Equipment Corporation (“CVD”), a leading provider of custom chemical vapor deposition systems, announces today that its CVD Materials Corporation subsidiary is accepting orders for 300 mm size CVD Graphene grown on Cu foil using its patent pending high quality, low cost CVD graphene process technology. Samples in the 75-100mm range are in stock and samples up to 300 mm can be ordered now.

From CVD Equipment Corporation 2 Apr 2014