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Managing The Effects Of Nanotechnology – Characteristics, Definition and the Lack Of Data About The Effects of Nanotechnology

Article - 9 Aug 2006

Part 1 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...

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies

Article - 9 Aug 2006

The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies is dedicated to helping ensure that as nanotechnologies advance, possible risks are minimized, public and consumer engagement remains strong, and the potential...

Medical Applications Using Nanotechnology in Australia

Article - 11 Jul 2006

The main focus of Australian skills in the biomedical sub-sector is on products like therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and vaccines.

Opportunities for Nanotechnology in Consumer Product Applications

Article - 11 Jul 2006

By introducing minimal amounts of nanomaterials in products, manufacturers of consumer products obtain great benefits.

Bringing Textiles With Innovative Properties to the General Public

Article - 11 Jul 2006

Within the fabric sector, branding of nanotechnology will be crucial to the incorporation of nanotechnology across the range of industries.

In the Public Eye: The Early Landscape of Nanotechnology among Canadian and U.S. Publics

Article - 30 Dec 2005

Based on national surveys in the U.S. and Canada, this study reports on public awareness and early perceptions of nanotechnology. Results show early optimism for nanotechnology and expectations of...

Nanotubes - Understanding the Properties of Carbon and Boron Nitride Nanotubes Using DMol3 and CASTEP

Article - 6 Oct 2005

CASTEP and DMol3, software packages from Accelrys have been used to study the properties (structural, mechanical, vibrational, and electronic) of carbon and boron-nitride nanotubes. Results will...

Software for Computer Aided Nanodesign

Article - 8 Sep 2005

Accelrys® has delivered computational science and informatics software to diverse R&D organizations for over 20 years. They develop Computer Aided Nanodesign (CAN) solutions which enable scientists to...

Magnetic Fluids and Magnetic Media Processing Methods

Article - 2 Aug 2005

This article discusses how nanomaterials and nanoparticles are increasingly being used in magnetic fluids and in magnetic media applications.

Novel Materials and Nanomaterials - Industries, Applications, Markets and Developments in the UK

Article - 5 Jul 2005

The nanomaterials sector in the UK is currently regarded as being rather weak, though there is some progress taking place. Which UK industries are leading the way, the links between academia and...