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Covers the gamut of the nanotech realm, from the physics and chemistry of nanomaterials to fabrication and manufacturing methods
to applications ranging from semiconductors and optics to bio/medical devices.
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IndustryWeek : Taking the NanoPulse -- Welcome to the Nano-Nation"Mapping the future of nanotechnology starts here."Scott Rickert's monthly IndustryWeek column on nanotechnology discusses who's making nanotech-enabled products, and where, drawing on data from the Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies.
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Light resonators used to move nano-sized objectsLight resonators used to move nano-sized objects The nanoscale resonators developed at Cornell can exert relatively strong forces on tiny particles, leading the way to important advancements in MEMS and MOMS systems Scientists at Cornell University report they can now use a light beam ...
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IEEE Spectrum: Obama Describes Nanotech Solutions to Energy as "Neat Stuff"Some may view the video below of President Obama speaking on his recent visit to MIT laboratories and be encouraged that alternative energy solutions will soon be realized by science and technology. As Obama says in the video, the US has a spirit of innovation bred into our DNA. That may be ...
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RPI: The eScience Revolution: Rensselaer Researchers to Create Semantic Web Platforms for Massive Scientific CollaborationThis news item from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) announces a new project to create semantic web platforms for sharing scientific data. It is funded by the National Science Foundation, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (aka "The Stimulus Bill").
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Characterization Matters —Welcome to the MINChar Initiative T he Minimum Information on Nanoparticle Characterization (MINChar) initiative aims to raise the quality of research surrounding the potential toxicity of nanomaterials, by supporting appropriate materials characterization. Growing out of a workshop held ...
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IndustryWeek : Taking the NanoPulse -- Welcome to the Nano-NationAs usual, Scott's article is a well-balanced, thought-provoking look at the state of commercial nanotechnology. One caveat-- when looking at the PEN data, it's important to remember that their product inventory is specifically limited to consumer products, while their nano map includes research, ...Philip Lippel added 18 hours ago
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MRS Materials News: Phototriggerable Release Capules filled with CNTs an drugsScientists are reporting development of new microcapsules that burst when exposed to light, releasing their contents in ways that could have wide-ranging commercial uses from home and personal care to medicine. The new microcapsules consist of nylon spheres about the size of a grain of sand. ...Philip Lippel added 2 weeks ago
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Berkelely Lab Video Glossary » quantum dotLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has a fun little feature on their website called the Video Glossary. In short (1-2 minute) videos, scientists from the lab explain scientific terms. Paul Alivisatos, who drew the assignment for quantum dots, is not only interim director of the lab (since ...Philip Lippel added 5 weeks ago
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Nanoparticle exposure and occupational lung disease – six expert perspectives on a new clinical studyThese experts provide a balanced perspective on a case we are sure to here more about. Most unfortunate, of course, is the complete neglect of standard occupational exposure control practices. There is also a consensus that the "scholarly" report on this incident is not of high quality, and will ...Philip Lippel added 3 months ago
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