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Study Reveals Children Receive Highest Exposure to Nanomaterials

A research study has reported that the level of exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles in kids may be much higher than that of adults, as children eat more amounts of candy containing these nanoparticles.

From American Chemical Society 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

Novel Nanoscale Material Compositions Help Optimize Infrared Photodetectors

A research team led by Yong-Hang Zhang from the Arizona State University is involved in the development of novel ways using nanoscale materials for optimizing infrared photodetector technology used in national security and defense systems.

From Arizona State University 16 Feb 2012

Study Reveals CVD-Grown Graphene is Suitable for Nanosensor Applications

A research team from the University of Bristol in partnership with researchers from the US Office of Naval Research has detected and measured internal friction, stress and strain shear modulus of graphene sheets for the first time.

16 Feb 2012

Report Discusses Opportunities of Nanotechnology in Food and Drinks Packaging

Research and Markets has included a new report titled ‘The Nanotechnology Opportunity in Food and Drinks Packaging’ to its portfolio.

From Research and Markets 16 Feb 2012

Study Reveals Atomic Defects Affect Conductivity of Nanowires

A microscopic study led by An-Ping Li from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the Department of Energy has demonstrated that single atoms can turn on or off electronic properties of quantum nanowires, one of the tiniest recognized conductors in the world.

From Oak Ridge National Laboratory 15 Feb 2012

PI Update Their Free Piezo Physics App

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. – a leading manufacturer of precision motion control systems — has updated its piezo physics app.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 13 Feb 2012

Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Coatings Installed at Istanbul Textile Manufacturing Plant

Industrial Nanotech, a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Greenbuilding Council, has declared that its Turkish distributor, Kolorgen has successfully installed the company’s patented Nansulate protective and thermal insulation coatings at the Intem Triko’s textile manufacturing plant located at Istanbul.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 13 Feb 2012

Two Nanomaterial Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards to five Assistant Professors of the University of Houston, of which two are involved in the nanomaterial research.

13 Feb 2012

Study Reveals Signal Carrying Mechanism in Gold Nanoparticles

A research team led by Stephan Link from Rice University has demonstrated that tiny channels of gold nanoparticles are capable of transmitting electromagnetic energy that begins as light and transmits through ‘dark plasmans.’

13 Feb 2012