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Nanoholes and Nanoparticles: Applications to Biomedical Microdevices

Article - 13 Dec 2009

Biomedical microdevices include any miniaturized devices or systems for biomedical from simple sensors for monitoring a single biological, to complex micro total analysis or lab-on-a-chip instruments...

Temptation, Temptation, Temptation: Why Easy Answers About Nanomaterial Risk are Probably Wrong

Article - 15 Nov 2009

Whilst many celebrate the amazing properties these novel materials can bring to technological applications, others fear we may be opening a modern Pandora's box.

Using Nanotechnology to Measure Mercury

Article - 22 Sep 2009

RMIT University researchers have used nanotechnology to create a pioneering sensor that can precisely measure one of the world's most poisonous substances, mercury.

Applications and Key Driving Factors Behind Nanotechnology Advancement

Article - 30 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology is generally considered as one of the most significant sources of novel technology, and its advancement will have an impact on a wide range of end-users and industries.

Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes, SWNTs, Specifications and Properties

Article - 27 May 2008

This article looks at single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) from Cheap Tubes Inc that are CCVD grown and acid purified offering the best match of price and performance

Tailoring the Wettability of Carbon Nanotube Powders, Bucky Papers and Vertically Aligned Nanofibers

Article - 16 Nov 2007

In this paper carbon nanotubes were investigated in the form of powder, grown on a Si substrate and as CNT sheets or mats, or bucky paper.

Producing Controlled Grid Patterns of Nanotube Arrays for Strengthening Polymer Composites

Article - 14 Nov 2007

This article examines a scalable inexpensive technique to grow grid patterns of nanotube arrays. The inter-grid spacing can be tailored as required giving a simple method of controlling the volume...

Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology - Classification, Properties, Hazards, and Toxicology

Article - 16 Aug 2006

If manipulation of individual molecules was possible, then materials with optical and electronic characteristics that are not visualized in bulk could also be designed.

Nano-scale Dispersion and Mixing Technique for Immiscible Polymer Blends - Preparation of High Performance Polymer Blends With High Shear Processing

Article - 10 Aug 2006

In this article researchers have enabled nano-scale dispersion of immiscible polymers by blending with high-shear processing; the domain sizes of the dispersed polymer phase are over one order smaller...

Managing The Effects Of Nanotechnology – Creating Incentives for Environmentally Beneficial Technology Through Research, Tax Breaks, Acquisition Programs and Regulatory Incentives

Article - 9 Aug 2006

Part 4 of an adaptation of "Managing the Effects of Nanotechnology". This article argues that better and more aggressive oversight and new resources are needed to manage the potential adverse effects...