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Using clay to grow bone: Researchers use synthetic silicate to stimulate stem cells into bone cells

Nanotech-Now - May 16, 2013 - 7:45am
In new research published online May 13, 2013 in Advanced Materials, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) are the first to report that synthetic silicate nanoplatelets (also known as la...
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UC Riverside scientists discovering new uses for tiny carbon nanotubes: Adding ionic liquid to nanotube films could build smaller gadgets, and create more cost effective 'Smart Windows' that darken in bright sun

Nanotech-Now - May 16, 2013 - 7:45am
The atom-sized world of carbon nanotubes holds great promise for a future demanding smaller and faster electronic components. Nanotubes are stronger than steel and smaller than any element of silicon-...
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Iranian Scientists Study Applications of Nanotechnology in Neuroscience

Nanotech-Now - May 16, 2013 - 7:45am
Iranian researchers from Noshirvani Babol University of Technology could specify the applications of nanotechnology in neurosciences by carrying out a field study.
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Making 2D semiconductors emit more light

Nanotechweb - May 16, 2013 - 5:09am
Photoluminescence increased by 100-fold using just oxygen and water vapour.
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High Resolution Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
The all new Extrel MAXCS-50 Series quadrupole mass spectrometer from Henniker Scientific has been released and directly addresses research applications requiring high sensitivity gas analysis of low m...
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Agilent Technologies New AFM/Raman Spectroscopy System Provides Nanoscale Material Identification and Analysis

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the availability of a high-performance AFM/Raman system for life science and materials science applications. The system seamlessly integrates the Ag...
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Precitech Introduces the Nanoform X Ultra Precision Machining System

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Precitech, a global manufacturer of innovative ultra precision machining solutions, has introduced the Nanoform® X Multi-Axis Ultra Precision Machining System.
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Silex Microsystems Joins ENIAC Project PROMINENT To Bring Flexible and Cost Effective Inkjet Technologies to the MEMS Manufacturing Process: Silex Will Develop New Solutions for Through-Silicon Via Manufacture and Hermetic Wafer Bonding

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Silex Microsystems, the world's largest pure-play MEMS foundry, today announced that it has joined an international European Union-funded program aimed at developing a new MEMS manufacturing platform...
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Peratech designs the QTC Ultra Sensor - an ultra-sensitive touch sensor for domestic, commercial and industrial use: Pressure sensor so sensitive that it can be operated through glass or steel sheet

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Peratech, the innovators in touch technology, has developed an ultra-sensitive sensor using its award winning QTC™ technology. Quantum Tunnelling Composite material changes its resistance when pressur...
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Nanostart-holding New Asia Investments invests in breakthrough water projects

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
- Bringing Affordable, Clean and Safe Water to the Southeast Asia region based on a new model of de-centralized water treatment plants - First cutting-edge technology water plant launched in...
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Solar panels as inexpensive as paint? It’s possible due to research at UB, elsewhere

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Most Americans want the U.S. to place more emphasis on developing solar power, recent polls suggest. A major impediment, however, is the cost to manufacture, install and maintain solar panels. Simp...
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Industrial Nanotech Announces 3300 Gallon Nansulate(R) Crystal Order - First of Five Orders Expected to Total Over 15,000 Gallons

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in sustainable nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, announced today that the Company has recently received an initial o...
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Arrowhead to Present at Upcoming Scientific Conferences

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Arrowhead Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ARWR), a targeted therapeutics company, today announced that the company will present data on the Dynamic PolyConjugate™ (DPC) siRNA delivery system and the ARC...
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Cold atoms for quantum technology

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 7:45am
Researchers from the National Physical Laboratory, University of Strathclyde, Imperial College London and University of Glasgow have developed a portable way to produce ultracold atoms for quantum tec...
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Over 20 Exhibitors To Present At International Space Development Conference

Nanotech-Now - May 14, 2013 - 12:13am
Space advocacy organizations, educational institutions, and companies from around the world are among the 22 groups that will be presenting as exhibitors at this year's International Space Development...
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Defective graphene chemFETs make good sensors

Nanotechweb - May 13, 2013 - 8:09am
Substrate defects also help.
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Perfectly doped quantum dots yield colors to dye for

Nanotech-Now - May 12, 2013 - 7:45am
Quantum dots are tiny nanocrystals with extraordinary optical and electrical properties with possible uses in dye production, bioimaging, and solar energy production. Researchers at the University of...
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New magnetic graphene may revolutionise electronics

Nanotech-Now - May 12, 2013 - 7:45am
Researchers from IMDEA-Nanociencia Institute and from Autonoma and Complutense Universities of Madrid (Spain) have managed to give graphene magnetic properties. The breakthrough, published in the jour...
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Applied Nanotech Seeks New Chief Executive Officer: New Leader Needed for Next Phase of Growth

Nanotech-Now - May 12, 2013 - 7:45am
The Board of Directors of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: APNT) announced today that it is seeking a new CEO. On behalf of the entire board, Applied Nanotech's Chairman, Dr. Robert Ronstadt, t...
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Nanotechnology Pioneer Named 'Entrepreneur of the Year': Royal Society of Chemistry honors Chad Mirkin for commercializing innovations

Nanotech-Now - May 12, 2013 - 7:45am
Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin, a world-renowned leader in nanotechnology research and its application, has been named 2013 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year by the Royal Soci...
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