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Biodegradable Nanoball Drug Delivery System

Dutch researcher Cristianne Rijcken has developed a new type of biodegradable nanoparticle. The spherical structures can encapsulate various fat-soluble medicines, which makes it easier to target tumour tissue. These nan...

25 Oct 2007

Carbon Nanotubes to Replace Radioactive Sources in Gas Ionizers for Homeland Security

Nano-Proprietary, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. (ANI), has been awarded an SBIR Phase II contract for the continued development of a “Carbon Nanotube (CNT)-Based Gas Ionizer to Replace ...

25 Oct 2007

Electrocatalyst Could Help to Improve the Capacity of Fuel Cells

Hydrogen fuel cells will power the automobiles of the future; however, they have so far suffered from being insufficiently competitive. At the University of Houston, Texas, USA, a team led by Peter Strasser has now devel...

24 Oct 2007

Using Carbon Nanotubes to Create Powerful Pressure Sensors

Blocks of carbon nanotubes can be used to create effective and powerful pressure sensors, according to a new study by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Taking advantage of the material’s unique el...

24 Oct 2007

Rapid Meningococcal Diagnostic Test Announced

In a world first, Victorian nanotechnology venture Quintain NS has announced a rapid meningococcal diagnostic test. The test will ultimately allow detection of meningococcal disease in less than fifteen minutes com...

23 Oct 2007

Learning about Nanotechnology with a Video, The Twinkie Guide to Nanotechnology

The Twinkie Guide to Nanotechnology is an entertaining new video featuring scientist Andrew Maynard which mixes the iconic American snack cake with humor to unlock the mysteries of nanotechnology. Maynard serves up th...

23 Oct 2007

Oil & Gas Industry to Benefit From Joint Venture to Produce Develop Nano Enabled Processes

NanoDynamics Inc. announced the recent formation of a joint venture with Shell Technology Ventures Fund 1 B.V. to develop new materials and products expected to improve exploration and production efforts in the internati...

23 Oct 2007

Colour Changing Gel Could Lead to a New Type of Sensor

MIT researchers have created a new structured gel that can rapidly change color in response to a variety of stimuli, including temperature, pressure, salt concentration and humidity. Among other applications, the stru...

22 Oct 2007

Carbon Nanotubes to Revolutionise Lighting and Photovoltaics

Organic based solution processable devices are promising to revolutionise the lighting and photovoltaic industries of the future. The move away from traditional inorganic materials is driven not only by cost consid...

22 Oct 2007

Drug Delivery Revolution Powered by Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery systems (DDS) are dramatically reshaping the way existing drugs are delivered, establishing new opportunities for drug formulation and creating a host of new DDS companies resulting i...

22 Oct 2007