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Nanosys Announces Results of Studies Using Novel Silicon Nanowire Mucous Membrane Drug Delivery Device

Nanosys, Inc. announced today the results of their initial studies using a novel silicon nanowire mucous membrane drug delivery device. These devices have a nano-structured surface that relies on adhesive properties know...

From Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc 12 Feb 2009

Managing the Risks Associated with Synthetic Nanoparticles

The very first guide in Québec to deal with managing the risks associated with synthetic nanoparticles has just been published. The guide sets out a prevention strategy appropriate to the workers and researchers who use, manufacture or synthesize nanoparticles.

12 Feb 2009

Founder and Chairman of Zyvex Corp. to Speak on the Business of Nanotechnology

It's fair to say that UT Dallas alumnus James R. Von Ehr II keeps a close eye on his business - down to the nanometer. His business is nanotechnology - the science of manufacturing materials and devices smaller than 1 to 100 millionths of a millimeter - right down to the manipulation of atoms and molecules.

From Zyvex 12 Feb 2009

Report Analyzes Multi Billion Worldwide Optical, TEM and SEM Microscope Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Worldwide Optical, Transmission TEM, and Scanning SEM Electron Microscope Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 200...

From Research and Markets 11 Feb 2009

First International Nano Conference Hosted in Israel

NanoIsrael 2009 - the first International Nanotechnology Conference held in Israel - will open on March 30, 2009. The purpose of this two-day conference, held as part of the celebrations of Israel's 60th anniversary,...

11 Feb 2009

Paper Discusses New Approach of Enhancing OPV Device Performance by Using Improved Acceptor Materials

The paper titled "Endohedral fullerenes for organic photovoltaic devices" presents a unique approach to enhance flexible, plastic solar cells, also known as organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, by modifying the acceptor material rather than the donor material.

11 Feb 2009

BNC Researchers Create the London Nanotube

Researchers at Bio Nano Consulting (BNC), a specialist bio-nanotechnology product development consultancy, have produced a miniaturized version of the London tube map, measuring only 2x3 mm - about the size of a pinhead. The map was etched using specialised lasers by Dr Richard Winkle, a BNC researcher at Imperial College London, whilst testing the capabilities of an Oxford Lasers micromachining system.

From Bio Nano Consulting 11 Feb 2009

Stimulus Debate Highlights Need for Focus on Nanotechnology Risks

The nearly $800 billion stimulus package being debated in Congress contains a number of measures intended to improve information technology, infrastructure and the energy economy in the United States - all areas that will be greatly aided by nanotechnology.

11 Feb 2009

Researchers "Plug" Molecular "Wire" Directly into Biological Photosynthetic System

Japanese researchers have now developed a new process to capture light energy with nearly equal efficiency. As they report in the journal Angewandte Chemie, they "plug" a molecular "wire" directly into a biological photosynthetic system to efficiently conduct the free electrons to a gold electrode.

11 Feb 2009

The Use of Nanotechnology in Virology and its Potential for Antiviral Therapeutics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Antiviral Therapeutics - Technologies, Markets and Companies" to their offering. This report reviews the current state...

From Research and Markets 10 Feb 2009