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Srixon Produces Pro Tour Golf Gloves Using Teijin’s Nanofront Polyester Nanofiber

Teijin Fibers, a company of Teijin Group, has revealed that Srixon is fabricating its new Pro Tour golf gloves called Srixon GGG-S005 using Teijin Fibers’ Nanofront high-strength polyester nanofiber.

11 Apr 2012

Graphene Composite Films Cool Electronic Devices More Rapidly

Dr. Jag Kasichainula, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at the North Carolina State University, has designed a low-cost, high-efficient cooling technique using graphene composite films to dissipate heat from electronic devices.

11 Apr 2012

MIT Researchers Develop Protein-Factory Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment

A research team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has designed a new kind of nanoparticle that is capable of producing proteins on demand.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 10 Apr 2012

Purest Colloids Unveils MesoSilver Nanoparticle Colloidal Topical Creams

Purest Colloids, a New Jersey-based company manufacturing superior-quality nanoparticle metal colloids under the ‘Meso’ brand name, has unveiled MesoSilver colloidal silver creams.

9 Apr 2012

Rolith to Scale Up Nanostructuring Technology Through Series A Funding

AGC America, a major glass manufacturer, and DFJ VTB Capital Aurora, a nanotechnology investor affiliated with VTB Group, have offered a $ 5 million worth Series A funding to Rolith, a company specializing in sophisticated nanostructured devices and coatings.

9 Apr 2012

Research and Markets Offers Second Edition of Nanoparticle Technology Handbook

Research and Markets has included a new report, titled ‘Nanoparticle Technology Handbook. Edition No. 2,’ from Elsevier Science and Technology to its catalogue.

9 Apr 2012

Plant Cell Cultures Show Enhanced Growth and Division with Carbon Nanotubes

As stated in ACS Nano journal, the carbon nanotubes enhance plant cell division and growth. The growth rate of plant cell cultures plays a vital role in the synthesis of sweeteners, lifesaving medications, dyes and perfumes.

7 Apr 2012

Phase I Clinical Study of Targeted Therapeutic Nanoparticles Shows Positive Results

Ongoing Phase I clinical trials of targeted therapeutic nanoparticles developed for delivering docetaxel, an anti-cancer drug for treating breast, prostate, lung and other cancers, have demonstrated positive results.

6 Apr 2012

Rensselaer Scientist Receives NSF Award to Design Nanomaterials for Nuclear Applications

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has presented a $500,000 Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER) to Dr. Jie Lian, who is an Assistant Professor at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering.

From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 6 Apr 2012

Air Products Acquires DuPont’s Interest in DA NanoMaterials

Air Products has successfully closed the purchase of DuPont's stake in DuPont Air Products NanoMaterials, a 50-50 joint venture between the two companies. Terms of the deal were not revealed.

5 Apr 2012