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Nanotechnology Declared a "Risky Little Business" by the Economist

A major feature story in this week's Economist magazine (November 24, 2007) highlights the enormous promise of nanotechnology-for breakthroughs in medicine, sustainable energy, and electronics. But the article, &quot...

27 Nov 2007

Nanotechnology Deskbook is Guide to Existing Laws Regarding Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology promises to have far reaching impacts on the economy, including offering technological advances in pollution control. While over 200 products that use nanomaterials are already in the marketplace, minimal ...

5 Nov 2007

Nanotech Enabled Coatings to Benefit from New Building and Construction Regulations in the UAE

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that new guidelines issued recently by the Dubai government will require all new construction in Dubai to comply with state-mandated...

1 Nov 2007

Handheld Scanner To Protect Children By Finding Lead In Toys

In recent weeks and months many toys have been recalled from the market due to the presence of lead in the paint applied to the toy. The recalls are primarily being carried out by the major toy manufacturers; however, th...

28 Aug 2007

Center for Nanotechnology in Society Researcher Responds To FOE Report on Nanoparticles in Sunscreens

In light of Friends of the Earth’s report yesterday on sunscreens’ potential to cause harm to human health and the lack of industry oversight by the government, CNS-UCSB Researcher and UC Santa Barbara Profes...

16 Aug 2007

The Food Manufacturing Industry Is At the Start of a Long Journey with Nanotechnology

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Nanotechnology In The Food Industry June 2007 to their offering. A low-fat ice cream with the scrumptious flavour of a full-fat version; cooking oils that contain les...

8 Aug 2007

Increased MEMS-Based Applications in the Automotive and Consumer Markets Drives Demand for MEMS Sensors

Demand from end-user markets such as automotive, medical and consumer electronics spurs growth in the world microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors markets. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, World MEMS Sen...

25 Jul 2007

US Navy Begins Use of Industrial Nanotech Patented Product for Lead Abatement

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today the use of the Company’s nanotechnology based coating on US Navy buildings for lead abatement. Nansulate LDX is the Company&rs...

25 Jul 2007

Flip Chip Semiconductors Improved By Dow Corning Electronics

Dow Corning Electronics has introduced two new members of its family of lid-seal materials for flip-chip semiconductor packages. One offers a two-fold improvement in cure rate, and another is specifically formulated for ...

29 Jun 2007

Tool For Evaluating and Addressing Potential Risks Of Nanomaterials Released By DuPont and Environmental Defense

DuPont and Environmental Defense today released a comprehensive framework to assist with the responsible development and use of nanotechnology and to help inform global dialogue on its potential risks. The Nano Risk Fram...

22 Jun 2007