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Nanomaterials for Solar Cells Expect to Grow Another 44% in 2009

Despite a sluggish forecast for the overall high-tech industry in 2009, nanomaterials for solar cells grew 47% in 2008 and is projected to grow another 44% in 2009, according to a report Market Outlook for Nanomaterials ...

5 Feb 2009

Using Tiny Silver Nanoparticles to Reveal Internal Structure of Nearly Opaque Biological Materials

University of Utah physicists and chemists developed a new method that uses a mirror of tiny silver "nanoparticles" so microscopes can reveal the internal structure of nearly opaque biological materials like bone, tumor cells and the iridescent green scales of the so-called "photonic beetle."

4 Feb 2009

SVTC Technologies Announces Partnership with Entrepix to Provide 300 mm CMP Development and Production Services

SVTC Technologies today announced a partnership with Entrepix, Inc. to provide 300 mm chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) development and production services for customers who use the Tool Access Program (TAP) at the SVT...

4 Feb 2009

MicroTechnology/HANNOVER MESSE Shows Solutions with Nanotechnology for Production, Automotive and Medical Technology

Technology in miniature format is the answer to many challenges in industry, research and everyday life. MicroTechnology/HANNOVER MESSE shows solutions with micro- and nanotechnology for production, automotive and medical technology as well as numerous other industry sectors from April 20 to 24, 2009, in Hanover, Germany.

4 Feb 2009

In Proteins, Nature Relies on Repetition of a Few Key Elements

MIT researchers who study the structure of protein-based materials with the aim of learning the key to their lightweight and robust strength have discovered that the particular arrangement of proteins that produces the sturdiest product is not the arrangement with the most built-in redundancy or the most complicated pattern.

4 Feb 2009

Advancing Towards the Long-Sought Goal of "Invisible Electronics" and Transparent Displays

Researchers in California are reporting an advance toward the long-sought goal of "invisible electronics" and transparent displays, which can be highly desirable for heads-up displays, wind-shield displays, and...

4 Feb 2009

Blood Test Protecting Consumers from New Products Containing Potentially Harmful Nanotubes

Researchers in West Virginia and Japan are reporting an advance toward a blood test that could help protect consumers from new products containing potentially harmful kinds of nanotubes. These ultra small wisps of carbon...

4 Feb 2009

DVD Series Covers Topic of Nanotechnology in Consumer Products

What is nanotechnology? How will it affect our lives? And, why should we care? These are just a few of the questions addressed in Talking Nano, a wide-ranging 6-DVD set that includes presentations by noted researchers, a museum educator, and, remarkably, two very talented jugglers.

From Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies 4 Feb 2009

UK's Premier Resource on Nanotechnology Hazard and Risk Appoints New Director of Operations

SAFENANO, the UK's premier resource on nanotechnology hazard and risk, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Steve Hankin as its new Director of Operations.

4 Feb 2009

Yissum Wins Award for Improving Bioavailability of Various Drug using Nanotechnology

Yissum Ltd., the Technology Transfer Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, today announced that Professor Nissim Garti from the Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry at the Hebrew Univers...

4 Feb 2009

Nanomaterials News

Nanomaterials for Solar Cells Expect to Grow Another 44% in 2009

Using Tiny Silver Nanoparticles to Reveal Internal Structure of Nearly Opaque Biological Materials

SVTC Technologies Announces Partnership with Entrepix to Provide 300 mm CMP Development and Production Services

MicroTechnology/HANNOVER MESSE Shows Solutions with Nanotechnology for Production, Automotive and Medical Technology

In Proteins, Nature Relies on Repetition of a Few Key Elements

Advancing Towards the Long-Sought Goal of "Invisible Electronics" and Transparent Displays

Blood Test Protecting Consumers from New Products Containing Potentially Harmful Nanotubes

DVD Series Covers Topic of Nanotechnology in Consumer Products

UK's Premier Resource on Nanotechnology Hazard and Risk Appoints New Director of Operations

Yissum Wins Award for Improving Bioavailability of Various Drug using Nanotechnology

Enhanced Antibacterial Polylactic Acid-Curcumin Nanofibers for Wound Dressings

Levidian and Zentek Seek to Establish Graphene-Integrated Filter Manufacturing Facility in the Middle East to Advance Cleaner, Safer Air

Gold Nanoparticles to Restore Vision in Retinal Disorders

Scalable Method for Porous Graphene Membranes for CO2 Capture

Self-Aligned Carbon Nanotube Phototransistors for Infrared Detection

Overcoming Nanogold Production Challenges

Electrospinning and the Future of Nanotechnology

How Electrospinning is Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology

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