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New Nanoelectronics Technology Could Replace Conventional Microplate

The multi-welled microplate, long a standard tool in biomedical research and diagnostic laboratories, could become a thing of the past thanks to new electronic biosensing technology developed by a team of microelectronics engineers and biomedical scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 21 Sep 2010

Gasoline Production Can be Enhanced Using Nanoparticle-Based Catalyst

A nanoparticle-based catalyst developed at Rice University may give that tiger in your tank a little more roar.

21 Sep 2010

Applied Nanotech to Showcase New Metallic Inks and Pastes at NIP show

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. announced that it will showcase some of its key nanotechnology advancements in metallic inks and pastes at the NIP26 Digital Printing Technologies Conference being held at the Hilton Hotel in Austin, TX from September 21-23, 2010.

From Nano Magic, LLC. 21 Sep 2010

Industrial Nanotech Receives Mexican Orders for Nansulate Thermal Insulation

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanoscience energy saving solutions, announced today that the expected orders from Mexico have now started coming in after delays caused by financing documentation required by the Mexican banking system.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 21 Sep 2010

NanoKTN Launches Blueskynano Funding Scheme

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) has announced the launch of Blueskynano, a scheme aiming to increase engagement between industry and academia. The first award scheme is in partnership with the...

20 Sep 2010

Researchers Discover Efficient Method for Magnesium Nanoparticle Production

Researchers at Sharif University of Technology in Iran in association with their colleagues in Tohoku University in Japan invented a cost-effective method for the production of magnesium nanoparticles. Researchers had...

20 Sep 2010

Scientists Discover New Nanomaterial Shaped Like Stars of David

A new type of nanoparticle resembling the six-pointed Star of David (Magen David) that is the symbol on the flag of Israel has been discovered by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

20 Sep 2010

Microspheres Helping Surgeons Accurately Locate Breast Cancers

A new material could help surgeons more accurately locate breast cancers, reduce the need for second surgeries and minimize pre-surgical discomfort for patients. Microscopic gas-filled spheres of silica, a porous glass, can mark the location of early-stage tumors to show their position using ultrasound imaging in the operating room.

19 Sep 2010

Emerging Class of Nanophosphors Holds Promise for Biomedical Applications

Fluorescent tags have become essential tools in a variety of medical applications ranging from drug discovery to diagnostics. The excitation wavelengths required for most common fluorophores either generate high levels of background fluorescence, which can swamp the signal, or cause photodamage in biological samples.

18 Sep 2010

Marlow Industries to Develop New Nanocomposite Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Marlow Industries today announced the award of a $3.9 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the development of new thermoelectric materials and active cooling modules. The advan...

18 Sep 2010