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Researchers Study Toxicity of Aqueous Solutions of Carbon Nanotubes

A research team comprising Jean-Claude Bonzongo and Kirk Ziegler from the University of Florida is working on ways to reduce environmental hazards of carbon nanotubes.

23 Mar 2012

Researchers Use Carbon Nanotube Technology to Increase Speed of Biological Sensors

Oregon State University (OSU) researchers have looked into the extraordinary capability of carbon nanotubes to maximize the speed of biological sensors, an advanced technology that could one day be used to perform routine lab tests in minutes, thus speeding both diagnosis and treatment.

13 Mar 2012

Asian Research Network-A Collaborative Venture for Nanotechnology

An Asian Research Network (ARN) has been formed by the Hanyang University of Korea and RIKEN of Japan in collaboration with other institutes and universities in Asia. This network has been launched to reinforce a strong education and research collaboration throughout Asia.

29 Feb 2012

Researchers Develop Novel Thermoelectric Device Using Carbon Nanotubes

A research team from the Wake Forest University’s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials has developed a thermoelectric device called Power Felt, which is capable of transforming body heat to an electrical current.

24 Feb 2012

Carbon Nanotubes Improve Fracture Toughness of Polyurethane Composites for Wind Turbine Blades

As demand for renewable energy increases, wind turbine blades are increasing in size, leading to longer blades that can achieve larger swept areas. Yet, gravity-induced bending loads on blades create dramatic increases i...

From Covestro AG 22 Feb 2012

Next Alternative Manufactures Powerful Emulsion-Fuel Using Carbon Nanotubes

Next Alternative’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ireland has announced that the company’s emulsion-fuel or NAI-Fuel is one of the most powerful formulas, thanks to the utilization of carbon nanotubes.

20 Feb 2012

ADAP Nanotech Receives Investment from JumpStart

JumpStart has invested $250,000 in ADAP Nanotech, an Akron, Ohio-based company developing and producing carbon nanotube-based coatings and adhesives.

17 Feb 2012

Novel Method Generates Uniform Dispersions of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Engineers from the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina (USC) have generated uniform dispersions of carbon nanotubes by combining ultrasonication and hydrogen passivation methods. This development can aid in easier harnessing of the power of carbon nanotubes.

16 Feb 2012

GE Global Research Develops High-Sensitive Bio-Inspired Nanostructured Systems

A research team from GE Global Research, General Electric’s technology development unit, has developed novel bio-inspired nanostructured systems capable of outperforming existing thermal imaging devices.

15 Feb 2012

Ensysce Biosciences Reports Data on Carbon Nanotube Carriers for siRNA Delivery

Ensysce Biosciences has reported the latest data on its delivery technology for short interfering RNA (siRNA) for therapeutic applications in the Materials journal.

15 Feb 2012