What is the role of universities and public research institution in providing technologies to the Industry? This is a question with many possible answers that will never reach a consensus if in the first instance we don't consider who Academics are, and what is their goal to achieve.
By Dr. Thierry Bontoux
8 Apr 2010
Nanoporous carbons have long played a role in the areas associated with these Grand Challenges (e.g. purification of drinking water; capture of volatile organic compounds from industry; gas masks), but they have an ever larger role to play into the future.
By Prof. Mark Biggs
8 Apr 2010
This article provides an introductory overview on the stabilization of nonmaterial by biological entities.
By Charusheela Rameteke
23 Mar 2010
Nanoeconomics is the alliance of nanoscience and economics to accelerate the pace of technological change.
By Prof. Edward Cupoli
23 Mar 2010
Dye-sensitized solar cells have received considerable attention as a cost-effective alternative to conventional solar cells.
By Prof. Ashutosh Tiwari
15 Mar 2010
Nanotechnology offers new engineering tools that can help us address the design problems associated with building better implants.
By Prof. Thomas Webster
15 Mar 2010
Sigma-Aldrich can supply Silicon Nanopowder with a particle size of less than 100nm and purity of greater then 98%. Properties and details about the Silicon Nanopowder that Sigma-Aldrich can supply are provided within.
BBInternational’s gold nanoparticles have been selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the source for a series of certified reference materials for pre-clinical biomedical research.
This article outlined how nanotechnology is being used for water purification. In particular it focuses on biofouling resistant silver-polysulfone composite membrane.
By Prof. Volodymyr V. Tarabara
4 Mar 2010
Over the last 10 years, diamond as a technological material has seen a renewed and increasing level of interest with genuine potential.
By Prof. James Rabeau
4 Mar 2010