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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

UALR Signs Licensing Agreements with Two New Businesses for Nanotaggants

Two new Arkansas start up companies have announced exclusive license agreements with UALR -- the University of Arkansas at Little Rock -- to bring to market a patent-pending technology developed by the university’s...

17 Sep 2010

Applied Nanotech Secures Phase III SBIR Fund to Commercialize PV Compatible Inks

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:APNT) announced that it has been awarded a Phase III SBIR grant, in the amount of $1.6 million, from the US Department of Energy to establish a pilot production facility to manufacture and commercialize its proprietary ink materials for the application of metallic conductor layers on thin silicon solar cells.

From Nano Magic, LLC. 17 Sep 2010

NIH Funding Supports Development of Nanopore Strand Sequencing Method

For Immediate Release – Scripps Research Institute Professor Reza Ghadiri, Ph.D., has been awarded a four-year, $5.1 million grant as part of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative to spur the development...

17 Sep 2010

New Roll Covers from Xerium Technologies Feature Nanoparticle Technology

Xerium Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced full commercial availability of a technologically advanced new series of roll cover products designed for improved machine performance, better wear and longer, more efficient product life.

17 Sep 2010